CrossRoads Connect Weekly
Come Celebrate Hope! Wednesday, Dec. 24 @ 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm. Full details here.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
This Sunday, Pastor Denise Snider will discuss "Prince of Peace," also drawn from Isaiah 9:6. In her sermon, she will focus on how Jesus brings peace to our hearts amidst the chaos of life. Pastor Denise will highlight the transformative peace that comes from knowing Christ and inspire us to be instruments of His peace in a troubled world as we prepare for Christmas.
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.
Compassion Campaign
During the Advent season, we pause to highlight our local and global compassion partners. Each Christmas Eve, we receive a special offering to support the work being done in Haiti, Uganda, Rwanda, and right here in our own city and region. In the same way God gave His Son to us, we give our gifts to others. We call it Compassion.
This year's theme is "Blessed to be a Blessing". Through Scripture, we recognize that every blessing God gives us is meant to flow through us. When we share what God has given us—our resources, our prayers, our time—we become part of something much bigger than ourselves. Together, we are living out God’s call in Genesis 12:2-3 that began with Abraham: “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing ... and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
This week, our focus is on World Relief Rwanda.
Through our partnership with World Relief Rwanda, we are supporting local churches as they live out the gospel through both word and action. Together, we are helping churches address poverty, strengthen families, and bring lasting transformation to communities, especially among vulnerable populations, so they can flourish through the love and compassion of Jesus Christ.
Lunch & Learn with the 2025 Rwanda Global Impact Team:
Join us in the Chapel at 12:30pm for lunch as the 2025 Rwanda Global Impact Team shares encouraging stories and highlights what Jesus is doing in Rwanda. The team recently served in Rwanda from November 24–December 4 and would love to connect with you. If you ordered coffee, it will be available for pickup at this time
Prayer for the Nations
World Relief Rwanda equips local churches to live out the gospel through both work and action. Our partnership helps Rwandan churches address poverty, strengthen families, and transform their communities so they can flourish.
Prayer Points:
- Give thanks for the unity of the churches in the Kigemi Refugee Camp. Working together, the churches form a united voice defending the vulnerable and bringing the transformative power of Jesus to the camp and the surrounding communities.
- Pray for the continued strengthening of the churches as they work together; for the local leaders who are trained to lead with vision.
- Pray for the communities in and around Kigemi, that they would be strengthened through World Relief programs, bringing lasting and sustainable change.
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 December 21 at 3pm in Room 109. Caregivers are invited to meet at the same time in Room 104.
Gratitude for Pastor Rob
After 19 years of faithful service, Pastor Rob Mudde has resigned from his role as Pastor of Young Adults at CrossRoads Church. We are deeply grateful for the many years Rob has invested in our church family and the countless lives he has impacted along the way.
As Rob steps into a new chapter, we want to surround him and his family with our prayers, thanking God for his time at CrossRoads and asking for His guidance, peace, and blessing in the days ahead.
Employment Opportunity
Director of K-6 Ministry
A full-time temporary role for someone passionate about helping children and families know and follow Jesus through engaging, Christ-centered ministry and strong partnership with parents and serve teams.
Facility Host & Janitor: Part-time roll to support church ministries and guest events by caring for our facilities during assigned hours, with light janitorial responsibilities included.
Tree of Remembrance
We invite you to visit our Tree of Remembrance, a cherished space dedicated to acknowledging grief and honoring your loved ones who have passed away. Here, you can take a moment to stop, surrender your heartache, and place your sorrow in His loving hands.
This tree serves as a safe haven for prayer and reflection, allowing you to remember those who hold a special place in your heart. You are encouraged to fill out a Tribute Card and place it on the tree in memory of your loved one.
The Tree of Remembrance is located in northeast corner of the Foyer.
Serve Opportunity
Do you love little ones and want to make a meaningful difference? Our church nursery and Pre-K classrooms are growing, and we need caring, joyful serves to help share God’s love with our youngest children!
We’re looking for caring adults and teens who love helping little ones feel safe and loved. Serve in the nursery once a month (or more) by playing, reading, and creating a warm, welcoming space for babies and preschoolers. No experience needed, training provided and scheduling is flexible.
Interested? Email Jaqi at: jaqit@crossroadschurch.ca
Let’s build a place where every child feels the love of Jesus, starting in the nursery!
Important Dates for Youth
Youth is out for Christmas break- we look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Youth Begins Again:
Sr. High: Wednesday, January 7
Jr. High: Thursday, January 8
Holiday Office Hours
As we approach the holiday season, please note our special office hours:
The church office will be closed on December 25th and 26th, as well as on January 1st to allow our staff to celebrate with their families.
Regular office hours will resume on December 29th, 30th, 31st, and again on January 2nd.
Wishing you all a joyful holiday season!
Growth For All Ages & Stages
All NEXT groups run on Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm-8:00pm, with an option to purchase light dinner from the Café. (soup, salads, sandwiches). Come anytime! Please note that Alpha starts at 6pm.
Begins Tuesday, January 13 from 6:30pm-8:00pm
Important Tax Information
We will begin preparing tax receipts shortly. If your address has changed this year or if you would like to confirm the address associated with your receipt, please contact us at finance@crossroadschurch.ca.
Please note that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requires a donor's name and mailing address on all official receipts, even if they are sent via email. Thank you!
Celebrate the New Year
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
After the final NEXT Tuesday of 2025, the Café will be open on Tuesdays from 9am– 4pm, serving your favorite drinks, snacks, and soup with a bun to fit your lunch break.
Please note these upcoming closures: Dec 7: Café closed (It’s Soup’s On), 23, 28, 30, and January 4.
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!
Know What's Happening
Stay connected to the stories and day-to-day happenings at CrossRoads in these simple ways:
WEBSITE - crossroadschurch.ca
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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
