CrossRoads Connect Weekly
The Way of Life Series
Beginning February 1st through Good Friday, join us for a winter series, "Psalms: The Way of Life," a deep dive into the whole Book of Psalms. Discover how the Psalms shape our thinking, prayer, praise, and character through every season of life, reveal Jesus throughout Scripture, and guide us toward a life after God's own heart.
This week Pastor Dan Cochrane kicks off our new series, exploring the way that leads to life: emphasizing a godly life, the importance of God’s Word, and walking with Jesus. We will also celebrate Communion together.
Everyone is welcome to worship in person this Sunday at 9am, 11am, or 6pm, or join the livestream at one of the morning services. Join us online by visiting the livestream page, or find more info at crossroadschurch.ca/sunday.
Soup's On
Soup's On is a wonderful opportunity to get connected with new people; whether they are new to CrossRoads Church, or just new to you. So spread the word, invite friends, family, or strangers, maybe invite someone new you met during the service! This month's soup will be chicken noodle with a bun. After the 6pm service there's no soup, but instead we will have treats and lattés in the Café. The Café is closed until we re-open after the 6pm service. Pay online or in person.
Cost is $5/person (ages 5 & under free).
Family of 4 or more (if over age of 5) is capped at $20.
No registration for 6pm service - Just drop by!
Sunday, February 1, after each service in the Café/Gym
Strengthen Your Marriage
Are you craving a deeper bond with your spouse? Are you wanting to repair what has been broken or what is starting to break? The Marriage Course encourages you to set aside one night a week for 7 weeks to reinforce and build stronger bonds in your marriage. Enjoy a romantic dinner and video series with your partner as we walk through guided, honest, and private discussions with input from leading global relationship experts, psychologists, authors and psychosexual specialists. From problems of the past, present, or future, our mission is to provide resources to help you learn how to deal with them. It’ll be your marriage, but better.
Weekly on Wednesdays, from February 11th- April 1st. (Dinner included)
Cost: $150/couple (Subsidy provided if needed)
Register by February 8, 2026
Begins Wednesday, February 11, 6:30pm
Donate Bottles for Missions
We are grateful to have the opportunity to collect bottle donations for use by our Missions department. Your donations provide funds to support a variety of needs for local & global outreach. The collection trailer will be parked on the east side (right) of the main entrance and will be open for your donations between 8:30am and 7pm the second Sunday of every month.
Next Date: Sunday, February 8.
Thrive Women's Group
Join us for Thrive, a welcoming space for women of all ages and stages to connect and build community! Enjoy a delightful morning filled with free childcare, coffee, tea, and snacks. No registration is required, just drop in!
In February, we're excited to bring back a crowd favorite: Friendship Speed Dating. This fun event offers you the chance to meet 8-10 new women from our community in a safe and enjoyable environment, fostering intentional and creative connections. Come meet new friends and deepen your connections! We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday, February 11, 9:30am-11:00am in the Chapel.
Walking with Support
GriefShare is a welcoming and caring group designed to support you through one of life’s most difficult journeys. You don’t have to walk through grief alone. In this safe and supportive space, you’ll find understanding, encouragement, and connection with others who are facing similar loss. This group meets weekly in a small-group setting to allow for meaningful conversation, confidentiality, and genuine support as you work through the grieving process together. This is a 13 week group that meets Thursdays, from February 12th until May 14th. A workbook will be available in class for $35 (cash only).
Begins Thursday, February 12, 10:30am–12:00pm in Room 108.
Special Connections
Seeking a community of people who walk similar paths in life? Join this group and gather monthly for a time of fun activities and fellowship with others who have special needs, or if you’re a family member or a dedicated worker. Come ready to enjoy yourself and make meaningful connections with others! Join us once a month, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, on third Sunday of the month. Sign up is not required, just drop by! Please contact Pastor Dave at davem@crossroadschurch.ca with any questions.
Sunday, February 15, 3pm in Room 109. Caregivers are invited to meet at the same time in Room 104.
Attention 55+ Community!
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others monthly and enjoy delicious food prepared by the CrossRoads kitchen. The cost is $12 per person, payable at the door. This month, Pastor Tracy will be speaking on Missions and our part as CrossRoads family. For more information, please contact Kimberley at 403-347-6425 or kimberleyc@crossroadschurch.ca.
Thursday, February 19, 12-2:00pm in the Chapel.
Women's Retreat
Up-Rooted - we're packing our bags and taking our Rooted Women's conference out of town! You're invited to a retreat weekend away. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other women, grow in community, and dive deeper into our faith. You can expect fantastic company, delicious food, fun activities, times of learning and worship, plenty of down time to relax.
May 29-31, River's Edge Camp & Retreat Centre.
Childcare Serve Opportunities
There are several ways you can help care for kids and support families in our church community:
Single Moms Ministry Childcare (Urgent Need):
Serve once a month on the third Friday by providing childcare for about two hours so moms can gather, grow, and connect in community. A small commitment that makes a big difference.
Contact: Mary at 587-876-8302 or mkappleton@gmail.com
Nursery & Pre-K:
Help create a safe, loving, and welcoming space for our youngest kids by serving in the nursery or Pre-K once a month (or more). No experience needed, training provided, and scheduling is flexible.
Contact: Jaqi at jaqit@crossroadschurch.ca
Celebrate Recovery Childcare:
We are looking for responsible high school students who love the Lord and enjoy working with children to care for kids ages 0–4 during Celebrate Recovery on Friday evenings from 6:45–9:00pm. This is a paid opportunity and a great way to serve while earning some extra money.
Contact: hopeministries@crossroadschurch.ca
Your time and heart truly matter. Thank you for serving!
Join our Safety Team
We’re looking for caring, dependable volunteers to serve on our Safety Teams, helping create a safe and welcoming environment for our church family. Medical or security experience welcomed. Serve about once a month.
Preparation for Marriage
The Engaged Encounter weekend condenses 10 weeks of pre-marriage counselling into 48 hours. Engaged Encounter focuses on how to communicate well with your partner. Learn from a team of married couples as they present on various topics such as marriage hot spots, conflict styles, finances, decision making, sex, and the art of listening. You will hear the presentations in a group setting and then have private time with your fiancé to discuss each topic as it applies to your own relationship. There is no group discussion. Set aside your wedding planning for a weekend, and take some time away to focus on establishing your marriage, it's well worth it!
Cost: $380 per couple (subsidies available).
April 24 - 26, 2026 at Rivers Edge Camp
Prayer for the Nations
Greater European Mission (GEM) is part of a global movement to share Jesus and grow His Church across Europe, where fewer than 3% of people have a relationship with Christ. Crystal has served in Europe for many years and now ministers in Frankfurt at Mosaik Nord Church, a culturally diverse church with many Middle Eastern members. She leads the hospitality ministry, helping create welcoming spaces for worship, mentorship, and community in Jesus’ name.
Prayer Points:
• Pray for complete healing for Crystal: physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
• Pray for wisdom and provision in logistics: visa, health insurance, and residency.
• Pray for Mosaik Nord Church to receive the elders they need as leaders are called and step forward.
Pantry Restock
Caring for others with food hampers is a blessing! These food hampers are given to those in need of basic food staples, most often given to single parent families, through school counsellors or ministry leaders. Every donation that goes into a food hamper is a response to caring for those in our community and being the hands and feet of Jesus!
Current needs include: jam and peanut butter, canned meat, pasta sauce, Kraft Dinner, and tinned meals such as chili and stew.
If you would like to donate, visit the Café and drop off your items in the large grey donation bin. Thank you for your support!
Prayers for the Elliott Family
On Saturday, January 3rd, (Gordon) Keith Elliott went into the presence of Jesus with his family gathered around him. "Well done, good and faithful servant." The EMCC celebrates his life and legacy and we invite you to join us in prayer for the family.
Keith and Ruth Ann Elliott began their service with EMCC World Partners in 1979, ministering for many years in Ecuador through pastoral leadership, camp ministry, and pastor training. Keith later served in Canada as Executive Director of Mission Administration before the couple returned to field ministry in Mexico, Cuba, and Ecuador, supporting and training pastors and ministry couples. As a church, we supported the Elliott's as missionaries until their retirement, and currently support their daughter and son-in law: the Chapples, who have followed in their footsteps.
They continued their global ministry through Camino Global (later Avant Ministries) and again with World Partners, helping to strengthen partnerships and develop leaders throughout Latin America. Even in retirement, they faithfully mentored and trained leaders through Liebenzell Mission of Canada.
Important Tax Information
Tax receipts for the 2025 calendar year are in the process of being sent out. The emailed receipts were sent between January 15th and January 20th. Please check your spam folder as it could have landed there. The rest of the receipts will be physically mailed in mid-February. If we are missing CRA-required information (such as your mailing address or last name), we cannot create your receipt until we have received that. Contact finance@crossroadschurch.ca if you're a recently new donor and you know you did not fill out your donation envelope completely.
Hot Drinks, Treats, & Soup!
Looking for a cozy spot to catch up with friends or simply enjoy a warm drink? The Café has you covered with specialty hot and cold drinks, fresh baked treats, and delicious soup! Want to take the flavors of Soup’s On home? We sell 750ml containers of leftover frozen soup for $7.50 each.
Updated Café Hours
Sundays: 8:30-9:00am & 10:30-11:00am (before the 9am service and between the 9 & 11am services).
Tuesdays: 9:00am-7pm.
Note: Closed Sundays when Soups On Sundays event is scheduled.
Supporting CrossRoads
To give to the ministry at CrossRoads and those we support, we encourage you to choose either of these options:
ONLINE BANKING: please contact finance@crossroadschurch.ca for your payee account number.
E-TRANSFER: please use giving@crossroadschurch.ca as the recipient. In the notes section of the e-transfer, specify where you would like the giving designated to: General, Missions or Building. If no designation is made, it will be allocated to the General Fund. To receive a year-end donation receipt, please also include your address in the notes section.
If You're New, Welcome!
If you have recently moved to Central Alberta or are newer to CrossRoads, we would love to get to know you! We can help you plug in, find friendship and connect in the CrossRoads community. Our Pastor of Discipleship & Community Life, Denise Snyder, would love to connect with you - email her at: denises@crossroadschurch.ca and tell her a little about yourself and your family.
You can also visit crossroadschurch.ca/welcome for a quick intro, or text 'welcome' to 1-833-313-1305 to start a conversation. So glad to have you with us!
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How Can We Pray For You?
Following each service, prayer team members are ready to pray with you. If you join us in person, prayer is available in the Sanctuary. If you're watching online, let us know your prayer request by sharing it here. Someone will then follow-up with you to pray together.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6
Support Our Community Partners
Walking Together for Hope
Our community needs you! Participants, Supporters and Volunteers Needed! The Mustard Seed in Red Deer and The Red Deer Foodbank are teaming up to raise awareness and funds. 'The Coldest Night of the Year' is a family-friendly walk in support of those experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Contact JonathanHildebrandt@theseed.ca for any questions you may have.
Saturday, February 28, registration at 4pm, walk begins at 5pm at Central Middle School.
Benefit Concert
You’re invited to a special Benefit Concert in support of The Aerie Maternity Home, an initiative of the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre. Join us for an uplifting evening of gospel music featuring The Messengers, with special guest performances by Wing Family Strings and Heidi & Friends. This free admission concert is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and support a meaningful local ministry while enjoying a night of inspiring music.
Saturday, January 31, doors open at 6:30pm, concert begins at 7:00pm, in the Chapel.
Now Hiring
Equip Leadership Canada: part-time Media and Office Coordinator (up to 20 hours/week, remote). This independent contractor role supports administration, communications, social media, and donor relations in alignment with our mission to equip leaders through Gospel-centered, Spirit-led formation. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents (Alberta preferred). For more information or to apply, contact admin@equipleadership.ca.
Hope Mission Red Deer: full-time Family Support Worker to join their Prevention Team in Red Deer for a 1-year contract position, based at Hope Mission Red Deer. This position supports the Mission’s work as a non-denominational Christian organization serving communities across Alberta.
