Contact ......................................................... 2

Worship Ministry ......................................3

Announcements ...................................... 4

Children’s Ministry ..............................5-6

Adult Ministry.........................................7-8

Mission & Outreach Ministry ........... 9

Youth Ministry ........................................10

Congregational

Care Ministry .............................................. 11

Plan Ahead or Plan to Think Fast!

There’s an old story about three fish that lived in a pond. One was named Plan-Ahead, another was Think-Fast, and the third was called Wait-and-See. One day they heard a fisherman say he would be going to cast his net in their pond the next day. Plan-Ahead said, “I am swimming down the river tonight.” Think-Fast said, “I am sure I will come up with a plan.” Wait-and-See lazily said, “I just can’t think about it now.” When the fisherman came, Plan-Ahead was able to escape from his nets. But Think-Fast and Wait-and-See were caught by the fisherman’s net. Think-Fast quickly rolled his belly up and pretended to be dead. “Oh, this fish is no good!” said the fisherman and threw him safely back into the water. However, Wait-and-See ended up in the fish market. That is why people say, “In times of danger, when the net is cast, plan ahead or plan to think fast!”

Planning ahead takes time - but is fruitful! Over the course of the last year, our Session and Staff have been working hard to design and develop a new means of attracting and engaging our members in the joyful work of our shared ministry. It has meant seemingly endless hours of time spent writing seemingly endless pages of job descriptions and ministry checklists, in order to provide every single member with a way to serve God through this church. The new model is called “The Shared Leadership Ministry Model.” Not the flashiest name—but it will take us where we want to go. It organizes our ministry into smaller pieces.

Every one of you has a “peace” of our ministry. This fall, each and every one of you will be invited to share in the ministry of Christ in a way that utilizes your gifts for ministry in ways you may expect—and in ways you’ve never imagined! If you’re smart, you’ll plan ahead: read through the articles and begin to imagine where God may desire for you to serve. If you wait until fall, you’d better be ready to think fast: ministry team members will seek you out and invite you to serve as part of their teams. And if you’re not sure yet where to serve, you can wait and see—and we’ll find you. Everybody serves! Everybody wins! So jump in today!

We’re all in this together,

Rev. Bob Sheldon, Interim Pastor

“But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like. But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act—they will be blessed in their doing.” James 1:22-25

In This Issue

August 2014

Contact

Pastoral StaffInterim Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Bob SheldonInterim Associate Pastor: Rev. Marilyn GammPastor Emeritus: Rev. Paul B. Doedens

Congregational Care StaffInterim Director of Congregational Care: Karen Barnes

Worship and Music StaffWorship Minister: Todd O’ConnorAssociate Worship Minister: Jenee O’ConnorChildren’s Music Ministry Coordinator: Tina CarrollHandbell Choir Director: Betsy Tiedens GennéOrganists: Dr. Stephen E. Carlton Carol Leonard

Youth Ministry StaffDirector of Student Ministries: Victor Vilar

Preschool StaffDirector of Preschool: Maureen LeurquinPreschool Teachers: Heather Busby Valerie Hawkins Christine Korb Cindi Smith

Childcare Ministry StaffChildcare Coordinator: Valerie HawkinsChildcare Providers: Alexa Blake Amy Blake Heather Busby Anna Hirssig Carol PerlbergAdministrative StaffChurch Administrator: Mary SchigodaOffice Manager: Tina CarrollAdministrative Assistants: Louanne Hockstad

Tricia LandrumStaff Accountant: Rachel Henry

Facilities and Hospitality StaffHospitality Coordinator: Phillip PepplerFacilities Managers: Bob Keebler Jim Lippe

Crossroads Presbyterian Church6031 W. Chapel Hill Rd.

Mequon, WI 53097Ph.: 262-242-1670Fax: 262-242-4809

To email a Crossroads staff member, simply follow this model:

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Sign up for Crossroads Weekly NewsFor up-to-date information about what’s happening at Crossroads, visit www.crossroadspres.org and sign up for the Crossroads Weekly News, a weekly newsletter which is sent by email every Thursday, or stop by the Info Window for a printed copy.

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Dates to Remember August 21: Ignite! Message by Michelle HenrichsAugust 24: Annual MeetingAugust 26: Milwaukee Summer Philharmonia 7:00 p.m.September 7: Fall Festival worship service and all-church brunchSeptember 14: Christian Education classes resume

Worship Ministry

Music and Worship Ministries Potluck

Todd and Jenee O’Connor are hosting a Labor Day cookout! Please consider yourself invited if you participated on a music or worship ministry team at Crossroads over the past year (or so)! This is not a rehearsal…just food and fellowship among friends and families. So if you are in town on Monday, September 1, come over to N87W6261 Willowbrooke Drive in Cedarburg between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. and bring a dish to pass. Reply to oconnor@crossroadspres.org or give the O’Connors a call at home at 262-618-4999 if you will attend so they can get a good burger count for the grillmeister (drinks also provided).

Last year the Joyful Noise Choir expanded to include preschoolers! It was a great success, but we’d like even more of our wee little ones joining in the fun and learning to sing God’s praises. We will again welcome the Joyful Noise Cherub Choir (from 6:30 - 6:50 p.m. this year) for our little ones in 3K , 4K and Kindergarten under the guidance of Jenee O’Connor and Carrie Kons but also be teaching the very same songs during childcare on Sunday mornings. This allows more instruction time, and expands the experience to children who may not be at church on Wednesday evenings! Won’t you consider bringing your joyful singer to be part of the Joyful Noise Cherub Choir? Call Children’s Music Ministry Coordinator Tina Carroll to find out more at 262-242-1670.This introduction to music and songs celebrating Bible themes will set our smallest disciples on a path to being the youngest worship leaders at Crossroads and include them in worship services at Crossroads as well as the Christmas musical on Sunday, December 14.

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Crossroads’ first annual Fall Festival takes place the morning of Sunday, September 7. Join in a variety of activities which will foster sharing life together. A celebratory Communion worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. and then from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. you are encouraged to stay for a delicious potluck brunch with seating in the CLC and under the tent on the lawn. Please bring your favorite dish to pass.There will be an opportunity to participate in a hands-on mission project in the narthex after service, as well as a chance to visit several information tables to learn about fellowship opportunities this fall and to register children, youth and adults for programs. You are encouraged to greet the new Children’s Ministry Director, Karen Van Galder, in the CLC at the Children’s Ministry table!If you like to be active and are interested in a family activity for the afternoon, bring your bikes to church this morning because we’ve organized an all-church bike ride to begin at Crossroads and then follow the Interurban Trail. You can travel as far north as you’d like and then return to the church. We anticipate a great morning sharing our lives together at the Fall Festival on Sunday, September 7, so save the date today! Need more information or want to help? Contact: Jenee O’Connor at 262-242-1670 x138 or oconnor@crossroadspres.org.

Announcements

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Childcare Ministry Ready for Hugs!

Welcome back to Crossroads’ exciting ministries that are planned for this fall, including worship, service, study, and fellowship. Please remember mid-week childcare requests are due two weeks prior to events so that we can be prepared to safely and lovingly care for your children. Registration forms can be found at the Info Window or the childcare window. No registration is required for Sunday worship. For your information, please keep the Childcare Ministry sheet that is attached to the registration sheet. The registration request must be submitted to Valerie Hawkins, Childcare Ministry Coordinator. Regularly scheduled mid-week childcare hours are: Wednesday, 5:00−7:30 p.m., Thursday, 8:45−11:30 a.m. and Friday 9:00−11:00 a.m. The childcare team will make every effort to accommodate additional childcare requests. We look forward to serving you and your precious children!

Sunday, August 24 after Worship

Dear Crossroads,After retiring from Crossroads on June 25, I just wanted to express how much I have enjoyed working as your bookkeeper for almost 15 years! I consider Crossroads my second church home and am blessed to have been welcomed here. I appreciate all of the amazing volunteers who have helped me over the years in many ways, not only with your time, but your prayers during times of happiness, sorrow, and health issues. I will cherish your friendships.I will miss you, but will now be able to spend more time with my husband, Gary, who retired in March, as well as other friends and family with many fun events coming up this summer and fall. God’s blessings be with Crossroads now and into the future.Yours in Christ, Barb Bronson

Update from Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC):

We have started meeting weekly on Wednesday evenings and are writing the Ministry Information Form (MIF), formerly known as the CIF. The information from the Listening Groups and the Congregational Survey have been helpful. We ask that you continue to hold Crossroads and the PNC in your prayers. •MaytheHolySpiritguideallaspectsofthePNC process •MaytheHolySpiritgivethePNCdiscernment, wisdom, and guidance •MayGodpreparetheheartofthepastorHehas selected for Crossroads to be open to God’s call •MayGodpreparetheheartsofourcongregation for the new pastor that He will call to Crossroads

Your family is invited to grab a rake, a shovel, and gardening gloves on Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as we clean up the church grounds for the fall season. All ages and abilities are welcome. Lunch and fellowship to follow! Call the office now to sign up at 262-242-1670.

Children’s Ministry

Children’s Ministry Fall Dates At-A-Glance

August 17, 24, 31: Registration for E-COW and Sunday School (narthex)August 27 & September 3: Teacher Leadership Training (teachers, leaders, volunteers) 6:30−8:00 p.m. (choose one)September 7: Fall Festival (Sunday School /E-COW Sign-Up)September 14: First Day of Sunday School; Registration for E-COW continues (narthex)September 17: First day of E-COWSeptember 18: First day of MOPS/MOPPETSSeptember 20: Grade 3 Milestone Workshop September 21: Grade 3 MilestoneOctober 1: Bring-A-Friend Night E-COWOctober 5: Bring-a-Parent to Children’s Worship DayOctober 12: Faith in Action, no Christian EducationOctober 18: 4K Milestone Workshop October 19: 4K Milestone

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 Sunday School Starts September 14

Register your child on these upcoming Sundays! August 17, 24, and 31 and September 7. Sunday School occurs 10:45-11:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings after the worship service. Our curriculum comes from the Presbyterian Church USA “We Believe,” which nurtures the development of faith through age-appropriate Bible stories and activities. We are in need of teachers and assistants to help disciple our children to know Christ and bring others to Him! Contact: Elder Gina Kinsey at 414-915-6434 or kinsey.gina@gmail.com.

Elementary Crossroads on Wednesday (E-COW) Starts September 17 with a New Musical Twist!

We are excited to announce that this fall our children’s midweek program (COW) will look a little different as we take on the musical production “David’s Dynasty” to be performed on Sunday, December 14 at 9:30 a.m. This is a wonderful tale of the Christmas story as a family of shepherds discovers the meaning of being part of the royal dynasty that will one day produce a new king for their people. The basic format for E-COW will stay the same, but rec groups will be working on the show. After dinner, the students will rotate through Choir time, Bible time and Show Prep where they will choose to create crafts for props, build show sets, sew costumes, rehearse acting and drama techniques, and learn theater movement and dance. We are looking for lots of serving hands and hearts to disciple and love our children in this new and exciting way! Contacts: Tina Carroll, Children’s Music Ministry Coordinator tina.carroll@crossroadspres.org or Jenee O’Connor, Associate Worship Minister at oconnor@crossroadspres.org.Registration is August 17, 24, and 31 and September 7.

MOPS “Be You Bravely”- First meeting September 18

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is a Christian program specifically designed for mothers of children ages birth through kindergarten. MOPS focuses on relationships and communicating the love of Jesus Christ. This year’s theme is “Be You Bravely” and seeks to inspire mothers to choose the extraordinary. MOPS meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays monthly from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Christian Life Center (CLC) September through May. Childcare is provided. MOPS 2014-15 registration forms are available online as well as by the MOPS bulletin board in the hallway near the childcare room. Contact: Joy Brezovar at 414-403-7424 or joybrezovar@yahoo.com.

Children’s Ministry

Vacation Bible School Was a Tremendous Success!

The week of June 16-20, Crossroads was home to 176 kids as they learned about God as a Creator, Provider, Protector, Savior, and King during Jungle Safari VBS. Thanks to all of the volunteers who made this amazing week possible for our children!

Children’s Worship

Children’s Worship is an age-appropriate worship experience for children on Sunday mornings that takes place immediately following the children’s message in worship. The curriculum is Sonja Stewart’s “Children in Worship” and “More Children in Worship.”

Junior Children’s Worship (preschoolers ages 3–5 years): Downstairs in the Children’s Worship CenterSenior Children’s Worship (kindergarten–grade 2): Upstairs in the Fireside LoungeParents are invited to join their child in Children’s Worship on October 5 for Bring-A-Parent Day!We are in need of junior (middle/high school) assistants! Contact: Andrea Taylor at 414-828-5618 or astaylor115@gmail.com.

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Adult Ministry

New Education Time on Sunday Mornings!10:45-11:45 a.m.

Fall is coming really fast, so are the new Adult Ministry Sunday Morning classes. The Adult Ministry Team has been very busy during the summer planning for the fall and winter classes. We are bringing back some familiar class structures and introducing new ones. We have a place for everyone with the classes being offered Sunday mornings in the CLC.

Homebuilders – We seek to strengthen Christian values in daily lives by discussing and learning different ways to enrich marriage and parenting. September 14 – November 23: Topics include recognizing and reinforcing our family values, prayer within the family, communication within the home, teaching respect and manners, and celebrating Advent in your home.

Contemporary Issues – All are welcome for lively discussion in this thought provoking class on how we live our faith in contemporary culture. September 14 – October 19: “Violence in the Bible,” led by Chris Spotts. Can a book replete with war, genocide and a God who asked God’s people to kill, speak to the epidemic of violence in our culture? November 2, 9 and 23: The Skeptical Christian,” led by Chris Spotts. Do you have nagging questions about your Christian faith, are you having trouble reconciling some of today’s issues with the Bible. Come to class and ask your questions.

New Believers – A great class for new believers or for those who want to deepen their faith. We will explore the Bible, answer questions and find out what Christianity is all about. September 14 – November 23: “The Story,” led by Marty Jarvi and Dave Sass. God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what “The Story” is all about: the story of the Bible, God’s great love affair with humanity.

Bible Study – Classes exploring Scripture and discerning what God’s Word is saying to us. September 14 – November 2: “Genesis Study,” led by Roy McGregor. Genesis is the beginning, it tells the story of creation, and is the foundation for all the books that follow. All ages are welcome. Bring your Bible and your questions. 7

The Alpha Course

The Alpha course is for everyone who wants to explore life’s big questions. Alpha offers a place to explore the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly, honest and informal environment. September 17 – November 19, led by Jim and Mary Freel. Sign up begins August 17!

Wednesday Evenings6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

First Steps One-on-One Discipleship

For anyone seeking to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Pair up with a trained leader (discipler) of the same gender for 10 weeks and commit to study the First Steps book together. Contact Nancy Ponstein Disabato at nancy.disabato@gmail.com or 262- 241-8482.

Adult Ministry

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Groups for both Men and Women Kay Arthur Precept Bible Study – Wednesday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Conference Room (school-year)Contact Jennifer Andrae, jen3125@yahoo.com. Men and women of all ages are welcome to this video series study.  Study for this year is “The Book of Revelation.”

Men’s Groups Up-and-at-‘em Men’s Bible Study – Monday 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. in the CLC (year-round)Contact Les Williams, lesnfaye@wi.rr.com. Bible and book studies for senior men with discussion on how we live out our faith. Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study – Tuesday 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Gathering Area outside CLC (year-round)Contact Todd O’Connor oconnor@crossroadspres.org.Informal book and Bible studies with fellowship and prayer for men of all ages. Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study – Saturday 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. in the CLC (year-round)Contact  Randy Frank, rfrank8@wi.rr.com or Tom Giles, tom@artmor.com. Bible Study and active discussion with fellowship and prayer for men of all ages.

Women’s Groups Tuesday Women’s Bible Study – Tuesday 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. upper level room 4 (school-year). Contact Doris Coombs, dcoombs2@wi.rr.com. Fellowship and prayer for senior women followed by book and Bible studies. Martha Circle – 3rd Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Conference Room (year-round). Contact Doris Kingman, dking818@yahoo.com.  Senior women committed to study, prayer and fellowship.  Current Study is “The Story.” Early Birds Women’s Bible Study – Thursday 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Fireside Lounge (school-year). Contact Louanne Hockstad louanne.hockstad@crossroadspres.org. Bible, book and video series studies for women of all ages. Mosaic Moms Bible Study –2nd & 4th Thursdays 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. in the CLC (school –year). Contact Dewayna Cherrington  dcherrington@yahoo.com. Bible study for mothers of teens and above. Uh-Ohs – 2nd and 4th Mondays  9:00 to 11:00 a.m. upper level Café Koinonia (school-year). Contact Mary Quam quams@sbcglobal.net. Bible study with service projects on the 5th Thursday of each month for women of all ages. Journey Together – Tuesday noon to 3:00 p.m. at members’ homes (school-year). Contact Karen Weber jkmmweber28@yahoo.com. Lunch followed by book study and prayer for mothers of school-age children. M&M Bible Study – Friday 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. upper level room 3 (school-year). Contact Andrea Taylor, astaylor115@gmail.com. Book study and prayer for mothers of young children.  Childcare available. Saturday Morning Women’s Bible Study – Saturday 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Conference Room (year-round).  Contact Kathy Gwidt, gary.gwidt@msn.com. Bible, book and video series studies including Beth Moore studies for women of all ages.

Life Groups

Life Groups are small groups growing in their relationship to Christ and each other. In these small groups, you will find mutual care and encouragement, a safe place to share life’s struggles and joys as you pray, study, and serve together. The groups can meet in church, homes, coffee shops, or other locations. A group may be men, women, couples, or a mix. Groups can also be a specific age group or multigenerational. They meet at various times throughout the week. You select which group and time works best for you.No matter where you are on your faith journey, we think it is important to travel with others. Make this year a year that you pursue a deeper relationship with Christ and others!Sign up begins August 17 in the narthex.

Mission & Outreach Ministry

Mission Trip

Member Mike Corbett traveled on the Living Waters for the World trip to Tres Reyes, Mexico the week of July 14. Tres Reyes (three kings) is a community of about 500 residents located two hours southwest of Cancun in what can only be described as jungle. There is no potable water in Mexico. Everyone must purchase water, but money is scarce. The poverty is oppressive. The water plant we’re building with the residents will not only service their community but several smaller villages nearby providing enough income to employ a small operating staff and a minimal, but critical maintenance budget. Everything went according to plan and purified water was being made by the end of the day Wednesday, July 16. (An interesting aside -- the locals are Mexican and speak Spanish but their preferred language is Mayan so communication was challenging.)

It’s time again to collect school supplies for three of our mission partners. These supplies are donated to Agape Community Center, Our Next Generation and New Beginnings. When buying school supplies for your children, please consider buying some of these much-needed items for youngsters at these mission sites. For more information call Bonnie Patton 262-242-4014.

Sunday, October 12

Morning Sending Worship ServiceServe at Mission SitesEvening Celebration WorshipCelebration Dinner

Family Promise

Crossroads will soon be part of a new and exciting outreach opportunity called Family Promise of Ozaukee County. Some dedicated and ardent volunteers from around Ozaukee County have spent the last year organizing this interfaith ministry to address the issues of homelessness in local communities. It provides temporary housing and other social services to local homeless families. The ministry consists of a network of ‘host churches’ from across the area, and an ‘Affiliate’ that provides coordination and services. Host churches take turns providing meals and shelter for the participants in the program. Each host church opens its doors 4–6 times per year, for one full week at a time, to provide overnight lodging, meals and hospitality for up to 5 homeless families at a time (at most 14 individuals). Guests spend the evening and overnight at the hosting church, and are then transported to a centralized Day Center each day, where guests receive help finding employment and housing, and can receive care for pre-school children.

Crossroads will be able to use our abundant facility to provide hospitality to these families. We will respond with hearts and hands to provide shelter, meals and compassionate assistance to our homeless “neighbors.” This will be a powerful and rewarding ministry for Crossroads as we help change the lives of these families in their own community.

The Family Promise affiliate has just received their 501c designation as a charitable organization from the IRS. Ten churches have covenanted to be part of the affiliate with the hope of adding three more before it moves forward. The affiliate has planned an exciting youth fundraiser, Cardboard City, September 13-14. Interested high school students should contact Director of Student Ministries, Victor Vilar at victor.vilar@crossroadspres.org.

The affiliate continues to look for a day center to house families during the day, provide showers and office space. It is also looking to securing a 12 passenger van to transport families between churches and the day center. Once these issues are solved we will move forward with the Family Promise mission to bring congregations together to address the issues of homelessness in Ozaukee County.

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Youth Ministry

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2014 Summer Memories

Mission Opportunities

Hope House—4th Saturday of every month, 8:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Stock food pantry and help distribute food to clients. Bring some money for Kopp’s Custard on the way home.

Agape—4th Tuesday of every month, 4:30–7:00 p.m.Serve dinner prepared by other Crossroads folks. Bring money to stop for dinner or ice cream at Culvers on the way home.

If you would like to serve at these mission sites please contact Tim Andersen at 414-429-8781 in advance!

VBX VBS Work CrewGreat Escape Camp – Green Lake, WI

Coming this fall

NEW! Register For Middle And High School Groups on Sundays, August 17, 24, and 31 in the narthex or at Fall Festival in the CLC on September 7. We would like all of your updated information and social media permissions. Please continue to invite your friends and neighbors to this program – everyone is always welcome at Y-COW!

Leader training for all children’s, youth, and adult education volunteers will take place on Wednesday, August 27 and Wednesday, September 3 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (please plan to attend one session).

Sunday Morning Education begins on Sunday, September 14 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

Student Impact (grade 6-7) – Upper Level Room 3This year students in grades 6 and 7 will study the Old Testament using the Student Life Bible Study.

Grade 8 – Upper Level Room 5Students in grade 8 will meet this fall to study “Tough and Messy Stuff.” Confirmation for current eighth graders will begin in January 2015, continue through the fall of grade 9, and conclude in January 2016.

Confirmation (grade 9) – Upper Level Rooms 4, 6, 7, 8September 13-14: Retreat to Camp Minikani (additional information to be mailed home)September 21: Confirmation Classes Begin 8:30 a.m.

The Journey (High School) – Café Koininia upstairsThis year high school students will be completing several studies including a study including the Old Testament Jesus the New Testament and a study on “hot topics.”

High School Discipleship Groups (D-Groups): Meetings start the week of September 14Discipleship Groups (D-Groups) are gender-specific small groups that meet weekly in homes for Bible study, fellowship, and other activities. There are three D-groups each for males and females. The locations and times are listed on the application, which can be accessed from the Youth Ministries/High School/D-Groups page at www.crossroadspres.org. Please bring your Bible each week. Contact: Victor Vilar at 262-242-1670 or victor.vilar@crossroadspres.org

Endurance Youth Ministry Kick-Off Night: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Y-COWMiddle and high school students grades 6–12 are invited to the launch of the fall youth group season. Meet the student leaders, and welcome new students into our community! Look for detailed schedule in weekly emailed newsletter.

Congregational Care

Membership Class

We LOVE to GROW our FAMILY Come and learn about becoming a member of Crossroads.Sundays: September 14, 21, 28 and October 5Contact: Karen Barnes 262-242-1670 or karen.barnes@crossroadspress.com.

The Great GetawayThe Lake is Calling and I Must Go! November 14-16, 2014

Believe it or not the Great Getaway is only a few short months away. The Great Getaway is a Crossroads weekend retreat at the beautiful Green Lake Conference Center on the banks of Green Lake near Ripon, WI. The Great Getaway is open to all ages and will take place Friday evening, November 14 through Sunday morning, November 16.

Activities include a guest speaker and theme, Spirit-filled worship, student programming, small group time, golf (weather permitting), family games, and much more.

All participants stay in hotel-style rooms and the registration fee includes delicious meals during the weekend.

This year we welcome the 2014 guest speaker Rev. Ben Johnston-Krase.Ben is the Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Racine. Prior to his coming to Racine / Milwaukee Presbytery in 2008, Ben spent years in camp and conference ministry, worked as a public middle school teacher, and upon graduation from McCormick Seminary, served as an associate pastor for campus ministry in Austin, TX. A song-writer and music leader, he has led music at numerous conferences, Ben’s wife Karla is a yoga instructor. As the father of three young girls, Ben enjoys Play-Doh, Polly Pockets, Candyland, and reading Harry Potter novels aloud.

This year’s retreat explores the concept of predestination—a notion that many of us know is a part of our Presbyterian and Reformed faith history, even though it remains a complicated mystery. Using predestination as a starting point, we will explore some of the building blocks of our faith and give them a fresh perspective.

Any questions, contact Tim or Kathy Doedens: 262-302-9603, doedens@sbcglobal.net.

The family life of our church, always in community

76 Crossroadians and friends joined the Chinooks for bobblehead fun and a yummy dinner on a foggy summer evening. A good time was had by all!

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Mark your calendars!

Crossroads Square Dance and BBQ October 4