Current Happenings
Upcoming events
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HOLY WEEK - April 13 - April 20 Maundy Thursday - April 17 Join us at 6:00 pm for a light soup supper and worship around the table with communion in Fellowship Hall. All of our church family is welcome for this special service. Good Friday - April 18 Join us at 7:00 pm for our Good Friday Tenebrae Worship Service. We will have a Tenebrae service, with the dimming of the light and the reading of scriptures and prayers surrounding Jesus's death on the cross. Communion will be served at this service. Easter Sunday - April 20 Join us to witness to resurrection of Jesus Christ at "Sunrise" at 7:30 am and regular worship at 10:00 am. Communion will be served at both services. VBS - EGYPT - Kick-Off Sunday - April 27 Join us on Sunday, April 27 for VBS Kick-Off Sunday. During our 10:00 am Worship service you will hear exciting information regarding VBS. During our Fellowship Hour immediately following worship join us as we gather and enjoy an amazing Egypt themed feast! We invite everyone to join us as we all will get a chance to make a pyramid using tasty treats. You'll have a chance to see where you can volunteer for VBS. Donation Boards will be up, if you would like to take a tag. Parents, you can register your child for VBS. Come and have an amazing time of Fellowship and Fun!! Cross Roads Preschool Yard Sale Extravaganza- May 3 Join us Saturday, May 3 from 8 am -3pm Rain or Shine! Location: Cross Roads Preschool. Refresh your space by donating gently used items: toys and games, books, dishes, housewares, and decor, baby and kid's items, and jewelry. (No adult clothing, stuffed animals, car seats, car parts, or tires, paint, oils or large electronics will be accepted.) Donation drop off dates: Sunday, March 23 - Friday, April 11 Want to sell your own items? Rent a 2- parking space spot for just $30 and keep your profits! Set up by 8 am and stay until 3 pm. How to donate or participate: Call Nicole at 412-372-2226 for donation drop-offs & general info. Call Kelley at 412-953-8076 for questions or to rent a selling space. visit www.crossroadspreschool.net for more details. All proceeds will benefit upgrades to the Preschool playground. Light concessions will be available for purchase also. May the 4th be with you Bingo - May 4 May 4th, following worship in Fellowship Hall including a light lunch. Bingo cards are 1 for $2.00 and 3 for $5. Prizes - regular game winner $5, specials $10, coverall $15. We will also hold a basket raffle to help raise more funds for mission. We would love donations for our baskets, or you may donate your own themed basket. Please leave your contributions for the baskets or your basket outside the church office. For more information, please contact the church office. We are asking everyone that attends the Bingo to please bring a nonperishable food item for the Cross Roads Food Pantry. A Free Will offering will be taken. Mother Daughter Banquet - May 9 The Mother-Daughter Banquet is sponsored by the Women's Association, the 97th annual Mother-Daughter Banquet is on Friday, May 9 at 6:00 pm. Jean Kanouff will narrate a 60's and 70's fashion show with models from our own congregation. We will need volunteers or family members who would love to sport groovy clothes from that era. Outfits will be decided on, fitted, and embellished with fashion accessories a week prior to the banquet. Our menu includes the following: Turkey roll, mashed potatoes, corn, salad, rolls, beverage, dessert for $20.00 Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, corn, salad, roll, beverages, dessert for $12.00 Tickets will be sold on two Sundays: April 13 and April 27 following Worship. If you would like to purchase at another time, please contact the church office. Bocce - May 28 Bocce Kickoff Party is Wednesday May 28th at 6:00 pm. Sign up for Bocce using this link - https://forms.office.com/r/R67eP8T7FF Sign ups will close Friday, May 23rd at 11:59 pm There will be 10 weeks of play followed by playoffs. First week of season June 2nd-4th There will be no bye week for the 4th of July due to it falling on a Friday Last week of regular season August 4th-6th Playoffs begin Monday, August 11th The finals will be played Wednesday, August 27th NOAH - November 7 The Mission and Outreach Team would like to gauge interest in attending a one-day bus trip to Sight and Sounds Theatres in Lancaster PA in the fall to see the 30th anniversary showing of Noah. Pricing: $215 per adult, $179 per child - Price is pending that we can get 40 or more people to attend. Your price includes bus transportation (will be picked up at Cross Roads) breakfast and snack on the bus, dinner and show tickets. You will be responsible for your own lunch. Please sign up with your interest on the Mission and Outreach bulletin board in the office hallway or call the church office. |
ongoing groups & Gatherings
Youth Group (September to May)
Sundays | 5-7 p.m.
Youth in 6th-12th grade are invited to join us weekly for Youth Group! Dinner is provided.
Kingdom Kids (September to May)
Sundays | During worship
Children in kindergarten through 6th grade are welcome to join Director of Christian Education, Ben Little, during worship for spiritual growth and fellowship.
Faith Works (September to May)
Sundays | 11:30 a.m. | Parlor
Please check here for news on upcoming Faith Works Classes.
Choirs
The Sanctuary Choir, Handbell Choir, and Children/Youth Choir are rehearsing! Please contact Debbie Broker, Director of Music, if you are interested in contributing to any of the choirs.
Bell Choir
Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Choir Loft
Sanctuary Choir
Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Choir Room
Children/Youth Choir
Sundays immediately following worship in the Choir Room
The children's choir welcomes children in grades kindergarten and up. Kindergarteners do need to be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult in order to attend.
Prayer Warriors
Every Thursday | 6 p.m. | Online
The Prayer Warriors are meeting via Zoom at 6 p.m. beginning October 7. Please email Patty Kyslinger to participate or to share a joy or concern for the group to pray for. Check the Epistle and bulletin for updates.
Sundays | 5-7 p.m.
Youth in 6th-12th grade are invited to join us weekly for Youth Group! Dinner is provided.
Kingdom Kids (September to May)
Sundays | During worship
Children in kindergarten through 6th grade are welcome to join Director of Christian Education, Ben Little, during worship for spiritual growth and fellowship.
Faith Works (September to May)
Sundays | 11:30 a.m. | Parlor
Please check here for news on upcoming Faith Works Classes.
Choirs
The Sanctuary Choir, Handbell Choir, and Children/Youth Choir are rehearsing! Please contact Debbie Broker, Director of Music, if you are interested in contributing to any of the choirs.
Bell Choir
Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Choir Loft
Sanctuary Choir
Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Choir Room
Children/Youth Choir
Sundays immediately following worship in the Choir Room
The children's choir welcomes children in grades kindergarten and up. Kindergarteners do need to be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult in order to attend.
Prayer Warriors
Every Thursday | 6 p.m. | Online
The Prayer Warriors are meeting via Zoom at 6 p.m. beginning October 7. Please email Patty Kyslinger to participate or to share a joy or concern for the group to pray for. Check the Epistle and bulletin for updates.
Communications deadlines
Epistle and Bulletin Deadline: Wednesdays at noon
Cross Roads Connections Deadline: The Second Wednesday of each month for the next issue.
Please send information to Nicole Reinhart at the church office at crossroadsmonroeville@gmail.com. Questions? Call the church office at 412-372-2226.
Cross Roads Connections Deadline: The Second Wednesday of each month for the next issue.
Please send information to Nicole Reinhart at the church office at crossroadsmonroeville@gmail.com. Questions? Call the church office at 412-372-2226.