Community Dialogue: Lake Central Schools Facility Master Planning – 6 pm Clark Middle School.  Drop me a note if you’re planning to join me for this! kvos@aboutccc.com

Membership Class Our next membership class starts this Sunday and will continue on February 21, & 28 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.  All adults and students 14 and up are welcome to come.  If you’re interested, contact Joan at jbuss@aboutccc.com.

Winter Fun Night for Families Join the fun as we co-sponsor a night with funny guy Keith Coast on February 21 at 4:00 p.m. at Faith Church.  Crossroads has only 150 tickets, so don’t wait to pick up your ticket!  The cost is $3.00 per ticket.

Baptism Our next baptism date will be February 21.  If you are a member of Crossroads and would like to have your child baptized, please contact Joan at jbuss@aboutccc.com.

Brickhouse SuperBowl Party Sunday, February 7^th all jr and sr high students are invited to watch the BIG game on BIG Screen at Brickhouse! Bring your friends and some of your favorite snacks to share! We’ll supply the soda! Just show up to Brickhouse at regular time (5:15 PM) and hang out until the game is over. There is no cost associated with this event but we do ask that you bring something eatable to share with the rest of us! Painted faces, Sports Jerseys and temporary tattoos (or permanent…whatever) are welcome! Have fun supporting your team! 5:15 — until the game ends!

Brickhouse Winter Sr High Retreat(WinterXtreme) Don’t wait to sign up – we only have 10 spots left.  The sr high retreat to Timber-lee is February 12 -14.  We will leave on Friday at 4:00 p.m. and return Sunday at 3:00 p.m  Cost is $140.00       For more information go to http://www.timber-lee.com/youth_programs/winterXtreme/index.html There is also a video from our jr high retreat with some of our students in it!

Prom Alternative The Christian Prom is a black-tie event held every year in the month of April.  This year’s date will be April 23 from 6:00 – Midnight.   It is open to all high school students. It is intended to be a fun-filled evening of dinner, dancing, and fellowship.  This year, it will be at the Halls of St. George.  Cost is $35.  See more information at www.christianpromrocks.com

Membership Class Our next membership class will be on Sundays, February 7, 21, & 28 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.  All adults and students 14 and up are welcome to come.  If you’re interested, contact Joan at jbuss@aboutccc.com.

Men’s Fraternity All men ages 18 and up are welcome to join us for our Men’s group meeting every Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m.

Winter Fun Night for Families Join the fun as we co-sponsor a night with funny guy Keith Coast on February 21 at 4:00 p.m. at Faith Church.  Crossroads has only 150 tickets, so don’t wait to pick up your ticket!  The cost is $3.00 per ticket.

Baptism Our next baptism date will be February 21.  If you are a member of Crossroads and would like to have your child baptized, please contact Joan at jbuss@aboutccc.com.

Brickhouse SuperBowl Party Sunday, February 7^th all jr and sr high students are invited to watch the BIG game on BIG Screen at Brickhouse! Bring your friends and some of your favorite snacks to share! We’ll supply the soda! Just show up to Brickhouse at regular time (5:15 PM) and hang out until the game is over. There is no cost associated with this event but we do ask that you bring something eatable to share with the rest of us! Painted faces, Sports Jerseys and temporary tattoos (or permanent…whatever) are welcome! Have fun supporting your team! 5:15 — until the game ends!

Brickhouse Winter Sr High Retreat(WinterXtreme) Don’t wait to sign up – we only have 10 spots left.  The sr high retreat to Timber-lee is February 12 -14.  We will leave on Friday at 4:00 p.m. and return Sunday at 3:00 p.m.  Cost is $140.00.  For more information go to http://www.timber-lee.com/youth_programs/winterXtreme/index.html There is also a video from our jr high retreat with some of our students in it!

Snow Removal Help Needed! If you are available on Saturday or Sunday before the church services to snow blow (we own a snow blower!) and salt the sidewalks, please email Joan at jbuss@aboutccc.com.

Opportunity to Give to Haiti If you are looking for ways to contribute to the needs in Haiti, you can go to our denomination’s website at www.crwrc.org and make a donation.

Prom Alternative The Christian Prom is a black-tie event held every year in the month of April.  This year’s date will be April 23 from 6:00 – Midnight.   It is open to all high school students. It is intended to be a fun-filled evening of dinner, dancing, and fellowship.  This year, it will be at the Halls of St. George.  Cost is $35.  See more information at www.christianpromrocks.com

Crown Point Christian Breakfast Please join Crown Point Christian School for a delicious hot waffle breakfast on Saturday, February 27 from 7 – 10:30 AM in the CPCS gymnasium. Donations will be accepted at the door.  Proceeds will defer expenses for the 8th grade class trip and any excess funds will be given to the CPCS operating fund.

I Hope I Never Have to Deal With That! – Parent Workshop at Highland Christian School:  You may HOPE that you never have to discuss sex, racism, or substance abuse with your child, but sooner or later, your child will face these issues.  Join us for a parent workshop in the Highland Christian School Gymnasium at 7:00 pm on February 10 to learn principles and strategies to help your child navigate the difficult issues they will face in their lifetime.  Dr. Bill Sytsma, pastor of Second Highland CRC will lead our evening workshop. Childcare for children under the age of 11 will be available at Second Highland Christian Reformed Church (next door to the school).  Refreshments will be provided, and there will be resources available for purchase following the workshop.

Brickhouse Winter Retreats (WinterXtreme) – 1 Spot Open for Jr High THIS WEEKEND! Jr High Students will be attending the WinterXtreme this Friday (leaving at 4) to go to Timber-lee.  Please pray for safety for all of the 44 students and adults attending this weekend!  1 more spot has opened up.  If you’re interested, please email or call Joan at jbuss@aboutccc.com or 322-6400.

Sr highers shouldn’t wait to sign up!  We only have 10 spots left.

You can read more about this fun winter retreat at http://www.timber-lee.com/youth_programs/winterXtreme/index.html

Membership Class Our next membership class will be on Sundays, February 7, 21, & 28 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.  All adults and students 14 and up are welcome to come.  If you’re interested, contact Joan at jbuss@aboutccc.com.

Baptism Our next baptism date will be February 21.  If you are a member of Crossroads and would like to have your child baptized, please contact Joan at jbuss@aboutccc.com.

Snow Removal Help Needed! If you are available on Saturday or Sunday before the church services to snow blow (we own a snow blower!) and salt the sidewalks, please email Joan at jbuss@aboutccc.com.

Opportunity to Give to Haiti If you are looking for ways to contribute to the needs in Haiti, you can go to our denomination’s website at www.crwrc.org and make a donation.

Brickhouse SuperBowl Party Sunday, February 7^th all jr and sr high students are invited to watch the BIG game on BIG Screen at Brickhouse! Bring your friends and some of your favorite snacks to share! We’ll supply the soda! Just show up to Brickhouse at regular time (5:15 PM) and hang out until the game is over. There is no cost associated with this event but we do ask that you bring something eatable to share with the rest of us! Painted faces, Sports Jerseys and temporary tattoos (or permanent…whatever) are welcome! Have fun supporting your team! 5:15 — until the game ends!

Prom Alternative The Christian Prom is a black-tie event held every year in the month of April.  This year’s date will be April 23 from 6:00 – Midnight.   It is open to all high school students. It is intended to be a fun-filled evening of dinner, dancing, and fellowship.  This year, it will be at the Halls of St. George.  Cost is $35.  See more information at www.christianpromrocks.com

We have around 100 folks participating in some form of sermon based small group!  You can still get on board.  Even if you are not able to join a group I hope you’ll take the study guides from the website and use them in your personal devotions or family devotions.  Let’s get all  that God has for us from Leviticus! J

Sermon-Based Small Groups:  Sermon-Based small groups will start this weekend!  These short-term (6-8 week) small groups are a great way to meet other Crossroads attenders and dig deeper into the messages heard on Sunday mornings.  To sign up to attend a group, contact Tiffany at tnottingham@aboutccc.com.

DivorceCare:  We will be starting a new session for adults, teens & kids on Tuesday, January 18^th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.   If you would like to sign up, contact Tiffany at tnottingham@aboutccc.com

Brickhouse Winter Retreats (WinterXtreme) Our Jr Highers will be heading to timber-lee (East Troy, WI) for a fun winter retreat on January 22-24 and our Sr Highers will go on February 12 – 14.  Our jr high retreat is completely booked.  We are hoping to get more spots if they become available.  If your jr higher would like to attend, please let us know and we will put them on a waiting list. Sr highers shouldn’t wait to sign up!  We only have 10 spots left! Information for jr high students attending the retreat will be sent home today!  You can read more about this fun winter retreat at http://www.timber-lee.com/youth_programs/winterXtreme/index.html

Women’s Bible Study is beginning a new study called Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks by Pricilla Shirer on Tuesday, January 12 at 9:15 am. All women are invited to join us. If you would like to order a workbook or want more information, please contact Kathi Poplar at kspoplar979@gmail.com or 219-775-1449 no later than Sunday, January 4. Consider joining us for this 6-week study as we connect and grow with one another.

Crossroads Camping If anyone would like to camp with the church group on Memorial weekend at the Indiana Dunes State Park please make some camping reservations at the Indiana Dunes website.  http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2980.htm Book for Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights, leaving Monday (May 28,29,30).  We currently have folks on the following campsites: 52,53,65,86,87,88,89,90,122,134

Monday, January 11  6:30p.m.  Highland Christian School invites you to a Preschool and Kindergarten Open House. Come meet our teachers, visit our classrooms and discuss how a Christ centered education would benefit your child.  All are welcome.  For more information please call Jodi Lineburg at (219) 838-0356 x165.

It has been great to hear stories of “Christmas Caring” the past few weeks around the office: Unchurched friends and neighbors who have come to our services; tangible expressions of God’s love through giving of food, gifts and visits to those in need; and encouraging calls or cards to those who need a lift.  I hope and pray God puts you in a place where you can observe and participate in the giving and receiving of His love this Christmas!

Christmas Eve Service Join us for our Christmas Eve service on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. We will share communion together and end the night with candlelight.  Children are welcome to attend this service.  We will look at the Christmas Prayer of Simeon found in Luke 2.Sermon-Based Small Groups:  Sermon-Based small groups will launch January 9!  These short-term (4-6 week) small groups are a great way to meet other Crossroads attenders and dig deeper into the messages heard on Sunday mornings.  We will be studying the book of Leviticus in the month of January.  To sign up to attend a group, contact Tiffany at tnottingham@aboutccc.com.

BRICKHOUSE CLOSED DATES:  We will be breaking for the Christmas season.  No brickhouse on December 27^th.  We’ll resume on January 3^rd.

DivorceCare:  We will be starting a new session for adults, teens & kids on Tuesday, January 18^th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.   If you would like to sign up, contact Tiffany at tnottingham@aboutccc.com

Women’s Bible Study is beginning a new study called Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks by Pricilla Shirer on Tuesday, January 12 at 9:15 am. All women are invited to join us. If you would like to order a workbook or want more information, please contact Kathi Poplar at kspoplar979@gmail.com or 219-775-1449 no later than Sunday, January 4. Consider joining us for this 6-week study as we connect and grow with one another.