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WHERE CHURCH REALLY HAPPENS
EDITION 2 | JAN. 13, 2019
CROSSROADSON23.COM
WELCOME WE’RE SO HAPPY
YOU’RE HERE!
We’re really excited that you’ve joined us today at Crossroads! We hope you feel
welcome and relaxed as you connect with us.
New Today? Each Sunday, we spend time in worship, listen to relevant teachings
from the Bible, and experience community together. If this is your first time at
Crossroads, please feel no obligation to participate in the offering. Instead, we’d
love for you to fill out the connection card with at least your name & e-mail
address – the connection card is the best way for us to get to know you better.
Visit us online (crossroadson23.com) or download our mobile app for
information about ways to get plugged in around Crossroads.
CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH (734) 854-1301 CROSSROADSON23.COM
6960 SYLVANIA PETERSBURG RD. OTTAWA LAKE, MI 49267
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
GRO U P T Y P ES
GROWTH GROUPS
ADULTS GATHERING TOGETHER WEEKLY IN COMFORTABLE SPACES, TO BUILD NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND TALK ABOUT
LIFE AND GOD AND HOW THE TWO INTERSECT. THESE GROUPS VARY IN TYPE, INCLUDING: GENERAL GROUPS,
COUPLES GROUPS, MENS & WOMENS GROUPS, COURSE-BASED GROUPS, AND ACTIVITIES-BASED GROUPS.
LINK GROUPS
NOT READY TO GET IN A GROWTH GROUP YET? MEET SOME NEW PEOPLE FIRST AT RELAXED, INFORMAL EVENTS
OR OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO HELP YOU BUILD REAL RELATIONSHIPS WHILE HAVING FUN!
SUPPORT GROUPS
GROUPS THAT ARE THERE FOR YOU WHEN YOU NEED HELP, GUIDANCE, OR SUPPORT IN LIFE’S TOUGH TIMES.
STUDENT GROUPS
GROUPS CREATED WITH OUR STUDENTS IN MIND. JUNIOR HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL LEARN AND
GROW IN THEIR FAITH, AS WELL AS BUILD LIFE-LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR PEERS.
what you need to know about
G RO U P L I F E
GROUPS ARE WHERE CHURCH REALLY HAPPENS. FRIENDSHIPS ARE BUILT WHEN WE GATHER REGULARLY IN
COMFORTABLE SPACES TO TALK ABOUT LIFE AND GOD, AND HOW THE TWO INTERSECT. OUR GROUPS RUN ON A
SEMESTER BASIS, FOR 10-12 WEEKS AT A TIME.
THERE IS A GROUP FOR EVERYONE, AND WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU! REQUEST MORE INFORMATION ON A
GROUP BY WRITING THE GROUP NUMBER ON YOUR CONNECTION CARD OR GO TO THE GROUP LIFE PAGE OF OUR
WEBSITE, WWW.CROSSROADSON23.COM/GROUP-LIFE.
CATALOG KEY:
“CS1” 40
DAYS M T W TH F SA SU
“GEN1”
Group Code Participating in Childcare Meets on Meets on Meets on Meets on Meets on Meets on Meets on
40 Days Study Provided Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE
THERE’S A GROUP FOR YOU
CHANCES ARE, WE’VE
GOT A GROUP IN YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD!
You can find a group hosted in just about
every neighborhood of NW Ohio or SE
Michigan. Find a group that’s convienetly
located near you!
AREAS INCLUDE:
Ottawa Lake, Lambertville, Temperance,
Erie, Ida, Dundee, Sylvania, and Toledo.
SO YOU FOUND A GROUP
THAT FITS YOUR NEEDS...
Write the group code that you are
interested in on your Connection Card
today (ex: CS1 or GEN1), OR go to
crossroadson23.com/group-life.
Browse the online catalog, then click
REQUEST INFO to sign up! A group leader
will be in touch with you within a few days
to supply you with additional info.
GROUPS BEGIN THE
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 3RD.
Group lengths vary, ask a leader for details.
ALL CHURCH STUDY
40 DAYS OF PRAYER
LIFE DOESN’T ALWAYS GO AS PLANNED. AT SOME POINT, YOU’LL FACE IMPOSSIBLE
OBSTACLES AND BARRIERS — SITUATIONS THAT MAKE YOU THINK THERE’S NO WAY THIS
IS GOING TO WORK OUT. BUT GOD WANTS TO HELP YOU HANDLE UNCERTAINTY WHEN
IT COMES YOUR WAY. HE IS READY AND WILLING TO GIVE YOU A BREAKTHROUGH, BUT IT
DOESN’T JUST HAPPEN SPONTANEOUSLY; BREAKTHROUGHS HAPPEN WHEN YOU SEEK THEM.
AND THE WAY YOU SEEK THEM IS THROUGH PRAYER.
THROUGHOUT THE 40 DAYS OF PRAYER SERIES, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO CULTIVATE
A POWERFUL PRAYER LIFE AND EXPERIENCE BREAKTHROUGH IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP
CHALLENGES, FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES, BAD HABITS, HEALTH CRISIS, AND MANY OTHER
AREAS OF YOUR LIFE. DON’T MISS A SINGLE WEEKEND OF THIS LIFE-CHANGING SERIES!
THIS IS ABOUT MORE THAN THE WEEKEND. YES, WE WILL DIVE INTO SEVERAL TOPICS
EACH SUNDAY, BUT YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO EVEN FURTHER EVERY WEEK WITH
GROUPLIFE. JOIN ALMOST ANY SMALL GROUP LISTED IN THIS CATALOG TO EXPERIENCE 40
DAYS OF PRAYER IN IT’S FULLEST FORM.
40 DAYS OF PRAYER WORKBOOK
THIS WORKBOOK & JOURNAL WILL HELP KEEP YOU CONNECTED
TO THE CHURCH-WIDE STUDY IN YOUR DAILY LIFE. IT IS NOT
REQUIRED BUT WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ANYONE TO GRAB A
COPY TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS EXPERIENCE. YOU CAN
PURCHASE ONE FOR $14 ON SUNDAYS IN JANUARY,
OR FROM YOUR SMALL GROUP LEADER.
COURSES
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY (FPU)
DESCRIPTION: GET A GRIP ON YOUR FINANCES, JOIN THIS POPULAR COURSE! LEARN HOW TO
BE SUCCESSFUL WITH MONEY AND TRUST GOD WITH YOUR FINANCES. GET CONTROL OVER YOUR
MONEY WITHOUT MAKING MORE. USING GODLY PRINCIPLES, YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO DEAL WITH
MONEY. THIS COURSE COVERS HOW TO BUDGET, ELIMINATE DEBT, SAVE, PLAN FOR EMERGENCIES,
INVEST FOR RETIREMENT, & MORE. COST $110/FAMILY. FIRST MEETING IS FREE SO YOU CAN GIVE IT
A TRY BEFORE YOU JOIN. CHILDCARE PROVIDED. (NOT PARTICIPATING IN 40 DAYS OF PRAYER STUDY)
OPTION 1 // CS1 SU
FPU
HOST: MIKE & MICHELLE LEAKE WHEN: SUNDAYS • 11AM-12:30PM WHERE: CROSSROADS
OPTION 2 // CS2 W
HOST: CODY SIZEMORE WHEN: WEDNESDAYS • 7:30-9PM WHERE: CROSSROADS
ACTIVITIES
CARDIO DRUMMING // ACT1
HOST: KARA SCHUMAKER WHEN: MON • 6-7PM WHERE: CROSSROADS
DESCRIPTION: A GROUP OF WOMEN WHO HAVE FUN & LOVE TO WORK OUT AND IMPROVE
THEIR LIVES. I LOVE THE EMPOWERMENT OUR GROUP PRODUCES. MINIMAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED.
$20/SEMESTER TO OFFSET INSTRUCTION COST.
HOLY YOGA // ACT2
HOST: KARA SCHUMAKER WHEN: TUES • 6-7PM WHERE: CROSSROADS
DESCRIPTION: DO YOU NEED MORE FLEXIBILITY & WANT DEEPEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH
JESUS? COME & EXPERIENCE HOLY YOGA, TAUGHT BY CERTIFIED HOLY YOGA INSTRUCTOR,
LAURIE NAGEL, WHERE WE LEARN HOW TO IMPROVE POSTURE AND STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE.
COME RELAX WHILE WE MEET JESUS ON OUR MATS. MINIMAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED. $30/
SEMESTER TO OFFSET INSTRUCTION COST.
MEN’S BASKETBALL // ACT3
HOST: KEVIN MILLER WHEN: WED • 8:30-10PM WHERE: ST. MICHAEL’S - OTTAWA LAKE
DESCRIPTION: HAVE FUN & SHOOT HOOPS WITH THE GUYS WHILE GETTING IN A LITTLE
EXERCISE. AGES 25+, ANY SKILL LEVEL. $20/SEMESTER TO OFFSET FACILITY COST.
COUPLES
FAMILY FUN // CP1 F 40
DAYS
HOST: LANGENDERFERS & WILLIAMSONS WHEN: EVERY OTHER FRI • 7-9PM
WHERE: CROSSROADS
DESCRIPTION: WE ARE A GROUP OF FUN FAMILIES WHO ENJOY PARTICIPATING IN
SPECIAL CROSSROAD’S EVENTS. WE ENCOURAGE & HELP EACH OTHER THROUGH LIFE.
BRING THE KIDS! THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING TO EAT AS WE TAKE TURNS BRINGING
DESSERT OR SNACKS DURING OUR GROUP TIME.
FOOD & FUN FOR EVERYONE // CP2 SU 40
DAYS
HOST: DAVE & CATHY COOK WHEN: EVERY OTHER SUN • 6-8:30PM WHERE: TEMPERANCE
DESCRIPTION: EVERYONE BRINGS AN OPEN HEART, DESIRE FOR LEARNING, AND FOOD,
LOTS OF FOOD! WE RANGE IN AGE FROM 40 SOMETHING TO 90 PLUS! SOME OF US ARE
BRAND NEW TO CROSSROADS AND SOME HAVE BEEN INVOLVED FOR DECADES! NO
CHILDCARE PROVIDED.
GREAT FRIENDS, GREAT CONVERSATION // CP3 TH 40
DAYS
HOST: RON & KATHI MARSTON WHEN: THURS • 6:30-8PM WHERE: TEMPERANCE
DESCRIPTION: WE ALL HAVE DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS IN THIS GROUP SO WE ENJOY
GREAT DISCUSSIONS & HAVE BECOME INVESTED IN EACH OTHERS’ LIVES. THERE’S
ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT. AND WE ENJOY SERVING OPPORTUNITIES. NO
CHILDCARE PROVIDED.
SATURDAY SERENITY // CP4 SA 40
DAYS
HOST: STU & LISA RICKERT WHEN: EVERY OTHER SAT • 5:30-8:30 WHERE: VARIES
DESCRIPTION: WE OFFER A SAFE PLACE TO BECOME PART OF A SMALL GROUP.
REGARDLESS OF YOUR SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE OR YOUR LIFE CHALLENGES, YOU’LL
FIND SERENITY WITH JOY HERE. NO CHILDCARE PROVIDED.
LATER IN LIFE // CP5 SU 40
DAYS
HOST: FATES & ZOELLERS WHEN: EVERY OTHER SUN • 5:30-7:30PM WHERE: VARIES
DESCRIPTION: SOME OF US ARE RETIRED. WE ALL HAVE GRANDCHILDREN WE LOVE TO
BRAG ABOUT. AND WE ALL LIKE TO EAT WHEN WE GET TOGETHER. YOU DON’T HAVE TO
BE RETIRED OR HAVE GRANDCHILDREN TO JOIN US. COME MEET SOME NEW PEOPLE
AND HAVE FUN WITH US. NO CHILDCARE PROVIDED.COUPLES
BUSY FAMILIES // CP6 F 40
DAYS
HOST: CHRIS & JACKIE FRESHOUR WHEN: FRI • 6-8PM WHERE: DUNDEE
DESCRIPTION: WE ALL HAVE CRAZY BUSY FAMILY SCHEDULES. WE GET TOGETHER FOR
CASUAL WEEKLY GATHERINGS, EAT DINNER TOGETHER WITH THE KIDS, AND THEN WE
DO THE DVD STUDY. WE HAVE FUN TOGETHER – GAME NIGHT, DATE NIGHT OUT, & WE
SERVE TOGETHER ONCE DURING THE SEMESTER. CHILDCARE PROVIDED.
RELAX, EAT, REPEAT // CP7 SU 40
DAYS
HOST: KEITH & APRIL LUKE WHEN: SUN • 5:30-7:30PM WHERE: OTTAWA LK / LAMBERTVILLE
DESCRIPTION: WE ARE VERY RELAXED GROUP. WE EAT TOGETHER & THEN DO A BIBLE
STUDY. IT’S A GREAT GROUP FOR PEOPLE W/ AND WITHOUT KIDS. CHILDCARE PROVIDED.
YOUNG ADULT COUPLES // CP8 T 40
DAYS
HOST: KEITHS & VANDER VLUCHTS WHEN: TUES • 7-8:30PM WHERE: SYLVANIA
DESCRIPTION: WE’RE A YOUNG ADULT GROUP FOCUSED ON SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
AND BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO CONNECTING WITH YOU! NO
CHILDCARE PROVIDED.
FRIDAY FUN // CP9 F 40
DAYS
HOST: GREG & JEN HUYGHE WHEN: TUES • 7-9PM WHERE: SYLVANIA
DESCRIPTION: NEW GROUP! JOIN US THREE TIMES A MONTH FOR DESSERT, SNACKS,
AND FUN AS WE WATCH AND DISCUSS THE 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DVD. LET’S GET OUT
OF THESE ROWS AND MOVE INTO A CIRCLE TO MEET NEW FAMILIES. BRING THE KIDS,
CHILDCARE ARRANGED HERE. LOOKING FORWARD TO CONNECTING WITH YOU!GENERAL
MIXED GROUP // GEN1 T 40
DAYS
HOST: JIM & LEE ANN MOLINE WHEN: TUES • 7-9PM WHERE: SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP
DESCRIPTION: WE ARE A NEW ADULT GROUP WITH SOME COUPLES AND SOME
SINGLES. WE SEEM TO HAVE BONDED WELL IN LOVE AND CARE FOR EACH OTHER &
WELCOME NEW PEOPLE TO JOIN US. OUR GROUP SEEMS TO HAVE A PASSION FOR
PRAYER & A DESIRE TO GROW SPIRITUALLY. NO CHILDCARE PROVIDED.
NIGHT OWLS // GEN2 M 40
DAYS
HOST: MARK & LISA ORDUS WHEN: MON • 8:30-10PM WHERE: SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP
DESCRIPTION: OUR GROUP IS VERY RELAXED. WE SHARE A SNACK TOGETHER, TALK
ABOUT OUR HIGH AND LOW POINTS OF THE WEEK, WATCH A VIDEO, CHAT ABOUT IT,
THEN PRAY FOR EACH OTHER. COME HANG! WE LOVE COFFEE, TEA, AND MOST OF US
LOVE 90’S ALT ROCK - NOT REQUIRED, BUT YA KNOW, IF YOU DON’T, YOU SHOULD :)
NO CHILDCARE PROVIDED.
FUN & FELLOWSHIP // GEN3 M 40
DAYS
HOST: RONAUS & ROLLINS WHEN: MON • 7-8:30PM WHERE: TOLEDO
DESCRIPTION: COME JOIN US FOR FUN, FELLOWSHIP, & BIBLE STUDY. WE LOVE THE
LORD AND WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HIM. NO CHILDCARE PROVIDED.
SUNDAY FUNDAY // GEN4 SU 40
DAYS
HOST: JENSENS & SCHNECKS WHEN: SUN • 1-2:45PM WHERE: DUNDEE
DESCRIPTION: IF YOU LIVE IN THE DUNDEE AREA, OUR GROUP IS GREAT FOR YOU. IT
IS PERFECTLY TIMED AS WE MEET RIGHT AFTER CHURCH IN DUNDEE. WE EAT A MEAL &
AFTER STUDY TIME, WE OCCASIONALLY ENJOY CRAFTS. WE ALSO COME TOGETHER &
ENJOY HELPING WITH SOME SERVICE PROJECTS.
RIGHTEOUS RIDERS // GEN5 SA
HOST: ROBERT ENGLE WHEN: 2ND SATURDAYS • 9-10:30AM WHERE: CROSSROADS
DESCRIPTION: WE ENJOY REACHING OUT TO THE UNCHURCHED THROUGH OUR
PERSONAL INTERACTIONS & BY SHOWING THEM THE LOVE OF GOD THROUGH OUR
ACTIONS. OUR GROUP HAS BEEN TOGETHER FOR OVER 13 YEARS AND WE ALWAYS
WELCOME NEW PEOPLE TO JOIN US! THROUGH RIDING OUR MOTORCYCLES, IT
AFFORDS US THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE WITH OTHERS OUR MINISTRY AND THE
MINISTRY OF CROSSROADS. (NOT PARTICIPATING IN 40 DAYS OF PRAYER STUDY)GENERAL
ALL SEASONS OF LIFE // GEN6 M 40
DAYS
HOST: ROB MALAK WHEN: MON • 6-8PM WHERE: TEMPERANCE
DESCRIPTION: WE DO LIFE TOGETHER, SHARE WITH EACH OTHER, AND HAVE FUN
DOING IT. WE HAVE SOME GREAT DISCUSSIONS, TOO. WE LOVE TO EAT, SO THERE IS
ALWAYS FOOD! NO CHILDCARE PROVIDED.
MIDWEEK ENCOURAGEMENT // GEN7 W 40
DAYS
HOST: FRANK KINOR WHEN: WED • 6:30-8PM WHERE: TOLEDO
DESCRIPTION: AS WE MEET, WE’LL GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER, SHARING OUR LIVES
& PRAYING FOR ONE ANOTHER. WE WILL ENCOURAGE BOLD CONFIDENCE & COURAGE,
WHILE STRIVING FOR COMPASSIONATE HUMILITY. WE HAVE A GOOD TIME & WE SNACK
TOGETHER EACH WEEK! NO CHILDCARE PROVIDED.
ARABIC BIBLE STUDY // GEN8 F
HOST: NASHWAN SAADOON WHEN: EVERY OTHER FRI • 6:30-10PM WHERE: CROSSROADS
DESCRIPTION: WE ARE A GROUP WHO MEETS TO LEARN TOGETHER ABOUT
FOLLOWING JESUS AND LIVING TOGETHER IN COMMUNITY THROUGH AN ARABIC BIBLE
STUDY. (NOT PARTICIPATING IN 40 DAYS OF PRAYER STUDY)MENS
MIDWEEK MORNINGS // M1 W 40
DAYS
HOST: STEVE JUSTINGER & KEVIN FOX WHEN: WED • 7-8AM WHERE: CROSSROADS
DESCRIPTION: WE ARE A GROUP OF MEN WHO SHARE, CARE AND PRAY FOR ONE
ANOTHER WHILE DIVING INTO THE WORD OF GOD. COME MEET NEW FRIENDS WHILE YOU
GROW. WE WILL NOT RUN OUT OF COFFEE AND BREAKFAST SWEETS. WE GENUINELY CARE
FOR THE CHURCH AND EACH OTHER.
FRIDAY FELLAS // M2 F 40
DAYS
HOST: FRANK WELTER & MARK IRWIN WHEN: FRI • 6-7:15AM WHERE: BEDFORD YMCA
DESCRIPTION: NONE OF US HAS LIFE FULLY FIGURED OUT. WE HELP EACH OTHER
TO FIND BIBLICAL ANSWERS TO OUR QUESTIONS. WE HAVE A HEALTHY MIX OF OSU &
MICHIGAN FANS. WE ALL HAVE JOBS IN DIFFERENT FIELDS, SO WE HAVE DIFFERENT
PERSPECTIVES.
BROTHERLY LOVE // M3 T 40
DAYS
HOST: KEITH SOSTER WHEN: TUES • 7-8:30PM WHERE: BEDFORD YMCA
DESCRIPTION: WE ARE CARING & SUPPORTIVE GUYS WHO HAVE GREAT DISCUSSIONS
EACH WEEK. COME HANG OUT WITH US GUYS IN A RELAXED AND WELCOMING
ENVIRONMENT AS WE WORSHIP THE LORD IN BROTHERLY LOVE.
BREAKFAST TIME // M4 W 40
DAYS
HOST: JOHN CLARK WHEN: WED • 6:45-7:45AM WHERE: SCRAMBLER MARIE’S SYLV.
DESCRIPTION: JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNINGS BEFORE WORK.
WE HAVE A NICE MIXTURE OF AGES & WE HAVE A LOT OF FUN. BOTH CHURCHED AND
UNCHURCHED PEOPLE PARTICIPATE.
SET THE TONE // M5 T 40
DAYS
HOST: FRANK WELTER & STEVE SUMMERS WHEN: TUES • 6-7:15AM
WHERE: BEDFORD YMCA
DESCRIPTION: EARLY MORNING MEETINGS SET THE TONE FOR THE REST OF THE DAY.
JOIN US GUYS AS WE BECOME BETTER HUSBANDS; AND STUDY GOD’S WORD THROUGH
VIDEOS, DISCUSSION, AND PRAYER. WE HAVE ROOM FOR YOU!WOMENS
FOR THE 55+ CROWD // W1 F
HOST: TERRI BORTON & WANDA WINSLOW WHEN: FRI YR ROUND • 12-3PM
WHERE: CROSSROADS
DESCRIPTION: WE’RE A GROUP OF WOMEN 55 OR OLDER. WE MEET EVERY FRIDAY YEAR-
ROUND & PUT THE SUNDAY PROGRAMS TOGETHER. WE ENJOY LUNCH AND HAVE A LITTLE
FUN. WE THEN DO OUR BIBLE STUDY (TAMING THE TONGUE). SOME OF US STAY FOR MORE
FUN BY PLAYING HAND AND FOOT CARD GAME.
NOT PARTICIPATING IN 40 DAYS OF PRAYER STUDY)
SYLVANIA LUNCH GIRLS 1 // W2 T 40
DAYS
HOST: KARA THOMS & DEB CROWL WHEN: TUES • 12-1PM WHERE: SYLVANIA
DESCRIPTION: FUN AND ENCOURAGING GROUP THAT MEETS FOR LUNCH AT VARIOUS
SPOTS IN SYLVANIA. MANY OF US LOVE BREAKFAST FOOD! IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A
VERY SUPPORTIVE GROUP WITH SOME GREAT WOMEN, THIS IS THE GROUP FOR YOU!
SYLVANIA LUNCH GIRLS 2 // W3 T 40
DAYS
HOST: MARY ELIZABETH KEITH & KRISTEN BROWN WHEN: TUES • 12-1PM
WHERE: SYLVANIA
DESCRIPTION: FUN AND ENCOURAGING GROUP THAT MEETS FOR LUNCH AT VARIOUS
SPOTS IN SYLVANIA. MANY OF US LOVE BREAKFAST FOOD! IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A
VERY SUPPORTIVE GROUP WITH SOME GREAT WOMEN, THIS IS THE GROUP FOR YOU!
CONNECT OVER COFFEE // W4 TH 40
DAYS
HOST: NIKKI DOMANUS & DENISE MILLER WHEN: THURS • 7-8:15AM WHERE: DACAPO
DESCRIPTION: WE SPEND ALMOST AS MUCH TIME LAUGHING AND BONDING AS WE DO
EXPLORING OUR DEVOTIONALS. THE AGE RANGE IS PRETTY WIDE AMONG THE GROUP,
BUT WE ALL CONNECT WITH MUTUAL FEELINGS AND CONCERNS. WE MEET YEAR
ROUND AT DECAPO COFEE IN TEMPERANCE – BUT ALWAYS START A NEW STUDY WITH
EACH SEMESTER, SO IT’S A GREAT TIME TO JUMP IN.
CHRISTIAN FICTION // W5 M
HOST: KATHI MARSTON WHEN: 1ST & 3RD MON • 6:30-8:30PM WHERE: TEMPERANCE
DESCRIPTION: IF YOU LOVE TO READ – WE’RE YOUR GROUP! WE READ & GATHER
TOGETHER TO DISCUSS CHRISTIAN FICTION LITERATURE. WE ARE FUN, CARING, & CAN’T
WAIT TO MEET YOU. IF THERE’S A 5TH MONDAY, WE TRY TO DO SOMETHING FUN. WE
MEET YEAR-ROUND, BUT WE ARE ALWAYS STARTING A NEW BOOK, SO YOU CAN JUMP IN
WHENEVER YOU LIKE. NOT PARTICIPATING IN 40 DAYS OF PRAYER STUDY)WOMENS
MOMS & COFFEE 1 // W6 W 40
DAYS
HOST: JENNIFER HUYGHE & STEPHANIE HINZ WHEN: WED • 9:30-11AM
WHERE: SYLVANIA
DESCRIPTION: IF YOU ARE NEW TO CROSSROADS OR ARE LOOKING FOR A WAY TO
CONNECT WITH OTHER MAMAS, CONSIDER JOINING US. WE ARE A GROUP OF MAMAS,
WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, WHO MEET TOGETHER WEEKLY FOR FELLOWSHIP AROUND
THE COFFEE POT. CHILDREN ARE WELCOME; WE ASK THAT EACH MAMA WHO BRINGS ONE
OR MORE CHILDREN CONTRIBUTES $5 FOR CHILDCARE.
MOMS & COFFEE 2 // W7 F 40
DAYS
HOST: LIZ HAVERSTICK & LISA ORDUS WHEN: FRI • 9:30-11AM WHERE: SYLVANIA
DESCRIPTION: BOTH LIZ AND LISA HAVE TODDLER AGED TWINS. LISA HAS TWO BOYS,
AND LIZ TWO GIRLS. WE ARE EXCITED TO GROW AS FIRST TIME HOSTS! WE WILL ALWAYS
HAVE PLENTY OF COFFEE!
MOMS & COFFEE 3 // W8 F 40
DAYS
HOST: NATALIE THOMPSON & MOLLY HEBERLING WHEN: FRIDAY • 9:30-11AM
WHERE: CROSSROADS
DESCRIPTION: MOLLY AND NATALIE MET IN A MOM’S GROUP AT CROSSROADS AND ARE
EXCITED TO MEET MORE MOMS OF ALL AGES. WE ENJOY LOOKING AT BIBLICAL TRUTHS
FROM A MOTHER’S PERSPECTIVE. JOIN US & YOU CAN DRINK YOUR COFFEE HOT.
MOMS & COFFEE 4 // W9 M 40
DAYS
HOST: JENNIFER FRENCH & MARIA GAGNON WHEN: EVERY OTHER MON • 9-11AM
WHERE: CHANDLER’S CAFE SYLVANIA
DESCRIPTION: A GROUP OF MOMS WITH SCHOOL AGED KIDS WHO LOOK FORWARD TO
GROWING TOGETHER IN FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP. WE WILL BE MEETING TWO MONDAYS
A MONTH FOR COFFEE AND CONVERSATION AT A LOCAL COFFEE SHOP. NO CHILDCARE
PROVIDED.SUPPORT GRIEF SHARE // SG1 W HOST: CAROL LUTMAN, GRANT GARVIN, & ELAINE THOMAS WHEN: WED • 6:30-9PM WHERE: BEDFORD YMCA DESCRIPTION: GRIEFSHARE SEMINARS AND SUPPORT GROUPS ARE LED BY PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH & WANT TO HELP. YOU’LL GAIN ACCESS TO VALUABLE GRIEFSHARE RESOURCES TO HELP YOU RECOVER FROM YOUR LOSS & LOOK FORWARD TO REBUILDING YOUR LIFE. YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO THE GRIEVING PROCESS ALONE. THE GRIEFSHARE 13-WEEK SERIES IS FOR ANYONE WHO HAS LOST A PARENT, CHILD, SPOUSE, SIBLING, OR FRIEND. AND WE ARE SPONSORING A SPECIAL ONE -TIME SESSION “LOSS OF SPOUSE” ON JANUARY 23RD AT THE SAME LOCATION AT 6:30PM. YOU DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND CROSSROADS TO ATTEND GRIEFSHARE; IT IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN SUPPORT GROUP. MORE INFO ABOUT GRIEFSHARE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.GRIEFSHARE.ORG. NO CHILDCARE PROVIDED (NOT PARTICIPATING IN 40 DAYS OF PRAYER STUDY) 12 STEPS // SG2 F HOST: JOHN ENSLEY WHEN: FRI (MEETS ALL YEAR) • 7-8PM WHERE: CROSSROADS DESCRIPTION: SUPPORT GROUP FOR PERSONS RELATED TO OR HAVING AN ADDICTION PROBLEM (ALCOHOL & OTHER HABIT-FORMING SUBSTANCES). WE USE THE TWELVE STEPS TO RECOVERY FROM THE AA BOOK “TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS” AT THE MEETINGS. OPEN DISCUSSION ON EACH STEP OR IF THERE IS SOMEONE NEEDING TO DISCUSS A PROBLEM WITH SUBSTANCES. GUESTS ARE ALSO WELCOME AS THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING. COFFEE IS ALWAYS SERVED. NO CHILDCARE PROVIDED. (NOT PARTICIPATING IN 40 DAYS OF PRAYER STUDY) LINK KNITTING GROUP // LG1 M HOST: BETH SAYLOR & SHERRY HILL WHEN: MON (MEETS ALL YEAR) • 5:30-9PM WHERE: CROSSROADS DESCRIPTION: WE ARE WELCOMING GROUP OF LADIES WITH VARYING KNITTING & CROCHETING SKILLS. WE ALSO KNIT & CROCHET FOR CHARITY. IF YOU DON’T KNOW HOW TO KNIT OR CROCHET, WE CAN TEACH YOU & YOU’LL HAVE FUN WHILE YOU LEARN! NO CHILDCARE PROVIDED. (NOT PARTICIPATING IN 40 DAYS OF PRAYER STUDY)
STUDENTS 6TH GRADERS // STUD1 W HOST: TYLER SHROYER & ALLIE COUSINO WHEN: 2ND & 4TH WED • 7-8:30PM WHERE: CROSSROADS DESCRIPTION: THIS GROUP MEETS THE 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS OF THE MONTH. WE ARE A GROUP FOR ANY CURRENT 6TH GRADERS. WE COME TOGETHER, PLAY SOME CRAZY GAMES, MEET SOME COOL PEOPLE, AND LEARN ABOUT OUR FAITH ALL AT THE SAME TIME. IT’S A GREAT WAY TO MAKE SOME AMAZING FRIENDS AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH SOME COOL LEADERS! COME HANG! 7TH GRADERS // STUD2 W HOST: KATIE PETE, ROBBIE CZAJKOWSKI, & CORY BUTLER WHEN: 2ND & 4TH WED • 7-8:30PM WHERE: CROSSROADS DESCRIPTION: THIS GROUP MEETS THE 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS OF THE MONTH. WE ARE A GROUP FOR ANY CURRENT 7TH GRADERS. WE COME TOGETHER, PLAY SOME CRAZY GAMES, MEET SOME COOL PEOPLE, AND LEARN ABOUT OUR FAITH ALL AT THE SAME TIME. IT’S A GREAT WAY TO MAKE SOME AMAZING FRIENDS AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH SOME COOL LEADERS! COME HANG! 8TH GRADERS // STUD3 W HOST: AMY COOK, JAY WALTER, & CAYLA CHAMPION WHEN: 2ND & 4TH WED • 7-8:30PM WHERE: CROSSROADS DESCRIPTION: THIS GROUP MEETS THE 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS OF THE MONTH. WE ARE A GROUP FOR ANY CURRENT 8TH GRADERS. WE COME TOGETHER, PLAY SOME CRAZY GAMES, MEET SOME COOL PEOPLE, AND LEARN ABOUT OUR FAITH ALL AT THE SAME TIME. IT’S A GREAT WAY TO MAKE SOME AMAZING FRIENDS AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH SOME COOL LEADERS! COME HANG!
STUDENTS 9TH GRADERS // STUD4 W HOST: CHELSEA & KEVIN KARMOL WHEN: 1ST & 3RD WED • 7-8:30PM WHERE: CROSSROADS DESCRIPTION: THIS GROUP MEETS THE 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS OF THE MONTH. WE ARE A GROUP FOR ANY CURRENT 9TH GRADERS. WE COME TOGETHER, PLAY SOME CRAZY GAMES, MEET SOME COOL PEOPLE, AND LEARN ABOUT OUR FAITH ALL AT THE SAME TIME. IT’S A GREAT WAY TO MAKE SOME AMAZING FRIENDS AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH SOME COOL LEADERS! COME HANG! 10TH GRADERS // STUD5 W HOST: ALLIE PETE, ERIKA WALTER, & JACOB GUY WHEN: 1ST & 3RD WED • 7-8:30PM WHERE: CROSSROADS DESCRIPTION: THIS GROUP MEETS THE 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS OF THE MONTH. WE ARE A GROUP FOR ANY CURRENT 10TH GRADERS. WE COME TOGETHER, PLAY SOME CRAZY GAMES, MEET SOME COOL PEOPLE, AND LEARN ABOUT OUR FAITH ALL AT THE SAME TIME. IT’S A GREAT WAY TO MAKE SOME AMAZING FRIENDS AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH SOME COOL LEADERS! COME HANG! 11TH GRADERS // STUD6 W HOST: DAVID & LIZ HAVERSTICK & MCKAYLA HUBBARD WHEN: 1ST & 3RD WED • 7-8:30PM WHERE: CROSSROADS DESCRIPTION: THIS GROUP MEETS THE 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS OF THE MONTH. WE ARE A GROUP FOR ANY CURRENT 11TH GRADERS. WE COME TOGETHER, PLAY SOME CRAZY GAMES, MEET SOME COOL PEOPLE, AND LEARN ABOUT OUR FAITH ALL AT THE SAME TIME. IT’S A GREAT WAY TO MAKE SOME AMAZING FRIENDS AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH SOME COOL LEADERS! COME HANG! 12TH GRADERS // STUD7 W HOST: APRIL LUKE, LISA ORDUS, ROSIE GAJEWSKI, & JOSH WALTER WHEN: 1ST & 3RD WED • 7-8:30PM WHERE: CROSSROADS DESCRIPTION: THIS GROUP MEETS THE 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS OF THE MONTH. WE ARE A GROUP FOR ANY CURRENT 12TH GRADERS. WE COME TOGETHER, PLAY SOME CRAZY GAMES, MEET SOME COOL PEOPLE, AND LEARN ABOUT OUR FAITH ALL AT THE SAME TIME. IT’S A GREAT WAY TO MAKE SOME AMAZING FRIENDS AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH SOME COOL LEADERS! COME HANG!
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