CrossRoads Connect Weekly
Join us for Baptism Sunday
You’re invited to join us this Sunday, April 12, for Baptism Sunday as we celebrate life change and new beginnings. At CrossRoads Church, we believe baptism is an important step of obedience for those who follow Jesus—a public declaration of faith and a commitment to walk in His way. It’s a powerful moment to celebrate together as people take this step in their journey with Him.
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.
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Uganda Update: Team Share
The 2026 Uganda Team would love to share about their experience. Come hear stories of transformation, growth, and what God is doing through their partnership with International Needs Uganda. It’s a great opportunity to be encouraged and learn more about the impact being made.
Sunday, April 12, after the 11am service. (Chapel)
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, April 12
Prayer for the Nations
Dan and Anne-Marie Chapple serve with World Partners, the global mission arm of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. They have been involved in training and equipping pastors in Mexico since 2004, helping plant churches and strengthen local leadership.
Since returning to Canada in 2020, they continue to:
- Train pastors in Mexico.
- Prepare new missionaries through MissionPREP.
- Evangelize and disciple Spanish-speaking seasonal workers in southern Ontario.
Prayer Points:
- For favour among Spanish speakers in Listowel and beyond.
- For faithful teaching, preaching, and service in the church.
- For those being discipled to grow strong in faith and embrace the Gospel.
Foster & Adoption Community
Family Unlimited is a place for anyone involved in, or even just considering kinship care, foster care, or adoption. Whether you’re right in the middle of the journey or simply exploring what it could look like, you’re welcome here. This is a space for all ages to come together, build community, and find real, practical support and encouragement from people who understand. Bring a potluck item to share!
Come embrace the joy in the chaos - we’re in this together.
“For this reason I kneel before the Father…” — Ephesians 3:14
Sunday, April 12, 12:45-3pm (Room 104)
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!
Each month has a new theme and activities in the Chapel that help you meet new women and deepen relationships. This month we will meet on the third Wednesday due to spring break. April’s event will feature breakout activities: card-making, bookmark-making, beading, bath-salt making, and games and puzzles.
Wednesday, April 15, 9:30am-11am. (Chapel)
Seniors: Let's Connect!
Anyone 55+, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others monthly, relax, and enjoy delicious food prepared by the CrossRoads kitchen. The cost is $12 per person, payable at the door. This month, CrossRoads' own Karla and Dwayne will be joining us, presenting on how CrossRoads Church is making an impact in Central Alberta. For more information, please contact Kimberley at 403-347-6425 or kimberleyc@crossroadschurch.ca
Thursday, April 16, 12-2pm. (Chapel)
Children's Ministry Training
Interested in serving in Children’s Ministry? Whether you’re brand new, still figuring out where you fit, or already part of the team and need a refresher, this training is for you. We’ll walk through our curriculum, Plan to Protect policies, and the different ways you can serve on Sundays and throughout the week. Our kids’ area is growing, and we’d especially love to welcome those who enjoy spending time with young children, baby snugglers included! Childcare and lunch will be provided. Please register by April 17th.
Sunday, April 19, 12:30-2:30pm (Trestle Room)
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, April 19, 3-4:30pm (Room 109.) Caregivers are invited to meet at the same time in Room 104.
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, Rivers Edge Camp & Retreat Centre
Moms Coffee & Connection
If you’ve welcomed a baby within the past year, we’d love to invite you to join us for a relaxed morning in the café. Come enjoy a tea or coffee, connect with other moms, and take a guided tour of our children’s area. We also have a small gift waiting for you as a way to celebrate this special season!
Tuesday, April 28, 10-11:30am (Café)
Men's Night
Men of the church, you’re invited to our first Basecamp event of the year. This is a great opportunity for you to step away from the busyness of life and spend intentional time growing in your faith alongside other men.
Come for a meaningful evening of worship, Bible study, good food, and connection. Whether you’re new or have been around for a while, this is a space where you can build relationships, be encouraged, and grow in your faith.
Saturday, April 25, 4pm (Youth Centre)
Registration closes April 20
UpRooted Women's Retreat
UpRooted - we're packing our bags and taking our Rooted Women's conference out of town! You're invited to a retreat weekend away at the beautiful Rivers Edge Retreat Centre in the foothills of the Rockies near Cremona. 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, Rivers Edge Camp & Retreat Centre
Italy Serve Opportunity
We are looking to send a team to Italy to support one of our global workers, Raney Brown, in preparing their main camp building for the upcoming summer season.
This project will involve hands-on, physical work, including heavier labour, so those with practical skills or construction experience are especially encouraged to consider joining. The work will directly support a local church in Bergamo as they host summer camps for youth in their community. The team will consist of 10-15 people and will travel from August 20–30, 2026. Participants should be prepared to fundraise as part of this opportunity.
If you have questions or are interested in being part of this team, please contact missions@crossroadschurch.ca.
Deadline to register: May 1, 2026
Local Support Needs
Starting in April, we will be focusing our donations on a few key items that are most needed in our community—new or like-new indoor shoes, as well as winter items such as boots, coats, and snow pants. Please do not bring in any clothing items other than runners or winter wear. These are the items most often requested by local schools and single-parent families. Food donations are also appreciated, especially granola bars, cereal, peanut butter & jam, canned fruit, applesauce, canned soup, pasta & pasta sauce.
If you’re looking for a simple way to make a meaningful difference, your donations help support vulnerable children and youth right here in our community. Thank you for your generosity and for being part of caring for those in need.
WHERE TO DONATE:
Drop-off bins are located in the Café, across from the coffee counter.
Rides to the 11am Service
Need a ride to church on a Sunday? We offer a shuttle to and from the 11am service. To arrange pickup, contact Bruce Allen at theonlybruce2021@gmail.com.
CR Childcare Helper Needed!
Are you at least 18 years of age and wanting to make some money on Friday evenings? Do you love the Lord and love children? Celebrate Recovery is looking for one more helper to care for children (ages 0-4) during the Celebrate Recovery evenings.
Email: hopeministries@crossroadschurch.ca for more information.
Employment Opportunity
Senior High Youth Pastor: Full Time
The Senior High Youth Pastor will lead and develop a dedicated team of youth leaders, fostering a ministry marked by energy, connection, laughter, and meaningful memories. They will champion both deep inner spiritual growth and an outward-focused faith, helping students follow Jesus in everyday life.
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 & 10:15-11:00am (before the 9am service and between the 9 & 11am services).
Tuesdays: 9:00am-6:30pm.
Shortened Hours Tuesday, April 7: 9am-3pm.
Soup and a bun will be available for purchase at lunchtime on these days.
Note: Closed Sundays when Soup's 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
Other Upcoming Events & Opportunities
CrossRoads Church is pleased to support our local community partners events and opportunities, as well as be the host venue for the following events. As event host, CrossRoads does not inherently endorse or promote the event's content.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Change Maker Workshop
Feeling tired, anxious, or lost? Looking for peace and purpose in your life? Join us for Change Maker, where you’ll discover the 10% root causing 90% of life’s challenges and learn biblical truths that can guide your heart, mind, and soul toward lasting change. Hear from local testimonies about how lives have been transformed, and be encouraged that God does care!
Saturday, April 25 from 9-2:30pm (Chapel)
Worship Fundraiser
Home Church is hosting Home Together, an evening of worship in support of The Mustard Seed, a Christian non-profit caring for people experiencing homelessness and poverty since 1984. With locations in seven Western Canadian cities, The Mustard Seed meets physical, mental, and spiritual needs, helping individuals grow toward greater health and independence.
The night will feature:
- Paul Baloche, acclaimed Christian songwriter and worship leader, known for congregational favorites like “Open the Eyes of My Heart” and “Above All”, and a three-time Dove Award winner.
- Mack Brock, worship leader, songwriter, and former member of Elevation Worship, known for songs like “O Come to the Altar” and “Do It Again”, now continuing to lead and inspire as a solo artist.
Be part of an evening of meaningful worship while supporting a cause that is transforming lives in our communities. Your presence makes an impact.
Saturday, May 9, 7pm (Legacy Place, Red Deer)
CAPCC Fundraiser
Join us for our 4th annual Ladies’ Afternoon Tea: an afternoon of tea, pastries, and inspiration in support of the Aerie Maternity Home program.
Dress in your English garden best (hats and fascinators encouraged!) and enjoy a meaningful time together while helping provide safe housing, mentorship, and ongoing support for women facing unexpected pregnancies. Your support helps create stability, dignity, and a hopeful future—for both moms and their children. Because when mothers are supported, children thrive.
This event is open to anyone 12 years and older. Please note that a gluten-free menu will not be available.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1:30-3:30pm, doors open at 1pm. (Chapel)
Nik Ripkin Conference
As part of our May mission series, join Nik and Ruth Ripken as they bring the voices and lessons of the persecuted church to us: stories that challenge, inspire, and deepen our faith.
Over two days, hear powerful stories of obedience, courage, and faithfulness from believers who risk everything to follow Christ. Discover practical insights about living faithfully in every context, the importance of biblical perspective, and how the global Church can support one another in mission.
This event is open to everyone and includes opportunities for discussion, prayer, and connection.
Friday, May 29, 2026, 6pm (Sanctuary)
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9-4pm (Chapel)
Tickets: $20 per person (includes breakfast & lunch on Saturday; registration required)
