NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS November 30, 2014

TODAY Greeters—1st Hour: David Wine, Brandy Bradley, Alan & Sherry Lewis 2nd Hour: Bill & Betty Gray, Will Freeman, Spencer Mains

Children’s Greeters—1st Hour: Tammy Martzin, Cindy Freeman 2nd Hour: Mary Hilton, Amy Lunsford

Information Center—1st Hour: Kathi Wine, Janice Kirk 2nd Hour: Mickie Warwick Parking Lot Attendants—1st Hour: Jamie Hunigan 2nd Hour: Todd Anderson, Matthew Stanton Deacon in charge—1st Hour: Lee Hilton 2nd Hour: Scott Shannon Offering Counters— Greg Freeman, Will Wingate, Thomas Gill, Mike Gass Communion to Shut-Ins— Scott Smith 5:30 p.m. Adult Choir WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 5:20 p.m. CrossPath Meal

6:30 p.m. Nursery, KidZone Connection (ages 3-grade 6), Student Ministry, College Age & Young Adults, Women’s Bible Study, Men’s Bible Study, Wednesday Night Teaching, FPU

THURSDAY 7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. Student Ministry – Riverwood Christmas NEXT SUNDAY Greeters—1st Hour: David Wine, Brandy Bradley, Alan & Sherry Lewis

2nd Hour: Bill & Betty Gray, Will Freeman, Spencer Mains Children’s Greeters—1st Hour: Betty Gray, Beverly Nuckols, Dot Rowe 2nd Hour: Donna Hunigan, Sheila Hayden, Amy Lunsford Information Center—1st Hour: Kathi Wine, Janice Kirk 2nd Hour: Mickie Warwick

Parking Lot Attendants—1st Hour: Jamie Hunigan 2nd Hour: Todd Anderson, Matthew Stanton Deacon in charge—1st Hour: Craig Moorhouse 2nd Hour: Greg Orr Offering Counters—Greg Freeman, Will Wingate, Thomas Gill, Mike Gass Communion to Shut-Ins— Larry Albrecht **************************************************************************************************

è The Good News Challenge for November 30th … for the Service Industry

Help us say thank you to trash collectors, restaurant servers, and others in the service industry this week.

è The Good News Challenge for December 7th…for our Community

Purchase some normal household items (laundry detergent, toothpaste, paper towels, etc.) The items will be chosen from a Christmas tree that will be in the Lobby that day. Items will then be brought to

the service on the following Sunday, Dec. 14. These items should not be brought prior to the 14th.

************************************************************************************************* Poinsettias to decorate the church for the Christmas holiday can be purchased in honor or memory of loved ones and friends. Cost is $10.00 per plant. TODAY is the deadline to sign up and pay at the Information Center in the Lobby.

************************************************************************************************** “A Cozy Christmas” -- December  7  -­‐-­‐  6:00  p.m.  

 

Featuring:  A  carry-­‐in  soup  supper  

“Reindeer  Games”  with  prizes!  Family  Christmas  Pictures  

The  Cherub  Choir  program    -­‐-­‐  “Tell  the  Good  News  –  Jesus  is  Born”    

Each  family  is  asked  to  bring  a  pot  of  soup  to  share.  Crackers,  drinks  and  table  service  will  be  provided.  Bring  the  whole  family  to  kick  off  the  Christmas  season  with  an  enjoyable  evening  of  food,  fun  and  fellowship. **************************************************************************************************

40th Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party at Boones Creek Christian Church on December 13 from Noon – 3:00. Food, Entertainment, Door Prizes & Christmas

sweater contest. If you need a ride, call 913-2695.

Upcoming Events

TONIGHT- NO Life Groups December 17, 24, 31 - NO Youth Group December 6 - Riverwood Christmas Party (8:00am-4:00pm) December 21 - Dessert Auction Fundraiser January 9-11 - TCTC in Gatlinburg

TCTC 2015- The TN Christian Teen Convention in downtown Gatlinburg is a fantastic weekend for our youth group to bond as a community, as we encounter Jesus with thousands of teens from across our area! That means you’ll see friends from your school and your neighborhood who may not go to Crossroads. So it’s THE PERFECT EVENT TO BRING FRIENDS TO!! 7-12 grade students will join us for this event. More information and registration online at www.crossroadsgray.onthecity.org

Youth Group- Join us every Wednesday while school is in session for a time of worship, message, small groups and community games at Wild Branches (middle school) and Field 44 (high school) youth group in The Greenhouse from 6:30pm-8:00pm.

-­‐ December  3  -­‐  REVEAL  -­‐  Resurrection  invites  you  to  be  something  new     Nathan  Hall  speaking  

-­‐ December  10  -­‐  Christmas  Party  (combined  in  Greenhouse)  

Dessert Auction- It’s almost that time of year! Can you smell the cakes, cookies and fudge? This year we will continue our Silent Auction before services Sunday, December 21 and then have the Live Auction during the Choir Program that evening. So start thinking about what you will bake, and start saving money so you can take something home to enjoy!

PARENTS- Get in the loop by emailing andy@crossroadsgray.org, by checking out www.crossroadsgray.org/students, and our Facebook page “Crossroads Student Ministry”. **************************************************************************************************

Christmas at Crossroads – a musical celebration featuring The Crossroads Adult Choir, Crosseyed and The King’s Kids – Sunday, December 21 – 5:30 p.m.

FREE Admission – FREE childcare for Nursery – Age 5. **************************************************************************************************

ATTENTION WOMEN who paid for Chonda Pierce tickets! Your refund money is at the Information Desk. Please pick it up today!

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SUNDAY MORNING SNOW POLICY - In the case of weekend snow or wintry weather which causes a schedule change for Sunday services at Crossroads, we will notify our church contact list by phone using the One Call Now notification system. We will also update our message line at the church office as soon as possible to indicate if we are on a “snow schedule”. A “Snow Schedule” is: 10:55 (second) worship service only with no adult & youth Sunday school classes or elementary school Kid’s Church. Nursery and preschool will be provided. WEDNESDAY EVENING SNOW POLICY - In case of a snowfall or wintry weather which causes a schedule change for Wednesday evening services at Crossroads, we will notify our church contact list by phone using the One Call Now notification system. We will also update our message line at the church office as soon as possible to indicate schedule changes.

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DECK THE HALL! Volunteers are needed to help decorate our building for the Christmas season. Decorating will take place on Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. Men are needed for hanging the wreaths and several other “high” jobs! Please sign up at the Lobby desk or call the church office if you can help.

************************************************************************************************** If you are in need of specific prayer or feel led to pray for someone or something else, please join others in Room 101 during the 2nd hour for an hour devoted to prayer. This is not a class, but a come and go each week type option.

************************************************************************************************** Emmanuel Christian Seminary – A Service of Advent Lessons and Carols – Mildred Welshimer Phillips Chapel on Thursday, December 4 at 11:00 a.m.