Camp E.D.G.E. day 2:

God leads me. I will follow Him.

update:

Hi guys! I hope that you and your family had a fun and safe 4th of July weekend. Today we talked about being kind friends and read the story of Ruth and Naomi. Ruth was a kind friend to Naomi in several ways: remember that God wants us to be kind friends too!!

This week we will have our second Camp E.D.G.E. day and I'm so excited to see how we can experience and discover God everywhere!! Remember your bathing suits too!! See you guys Thursday, July 9th at 9:30AM!!

Have a great week!!

Camp E.D.G.E.-Day One

friends & family day:

is this Sunday!!! (May 31, 2009) Be sure to join us at our property located at 3838 S.R. 44 in New Smyrna. We'll be having an outdoor worship service: starting at 10:00AM. With lunch and fun activities to follow!!

wednesday night:

be sure to join us tomorrow night for dinner and Bible study. this will be the last time that we get together on Wednesday night for the summer. but don't forget all of the fun opportunities we have for you to enjoy this summer!! if you have any questions feel free to call us! dinner is at 6:00PM! see you there!!

this is what's so Great about Prayer:

He answered their prayers,
because they trusted in him.
1 Chronicles 5:20b

...where have I been?

sorry that it's been a while since I've posted. I missed two special days last week and they were:

Thursday, May 14, 2009: Aaron's 10th Birthday!!
Sunday, May 17, 2009: Scott's 11th Birthday!!

I hope that both of you had wonderful days!!! In other news we are busy with so many things and I hope that non of us are too busy to talk to God: remember he is always ready to listen to us. This week we are finishing up the Fruit of the Spirit series on Wednesday nights and we'll be talking about self-control. Sunday we'll be finishing up our What's so Great about Prayer? series: be sure to join us!!!

On Sunday, May 31st we will be hosting an outdoor worship service at our property and providing lunch and some fun activities so be sure to invite your friends and family!!

For more information click here! Try to stay dry this week!!

Mrs. Lindsey

don't worry....

talk to God!! God is so cool. He made prayer so that we could talk to him about anything!! Even the things that we worry about. God wants us to trust him and know that he is always with us. So the next time you're feeling worried about something-just pray!! Remember no worry is to BIG or to little for God!!

YOU CAN TAKE YOUR WORRIES TO GOD!

Strawberries for shut-ins is this Wednesday, May 13th! We'll meet at the Ministry Center at 6:00PM. If you'd like to participate you must have a current liability form on file. For more information call the church office.

Have a wonderful day!

Mrs. Lindsey

update:

join us on Sunday mornings to find out!! don't forget that we have a lot going on around here and we don't want you to miss out! i hope that you and your family signed up to go to the Daytona Cubs Faith and Family Night with us-this Friday!! also plan on joining us for Wednesday night dinner and Bible study starting at 6:00PM and Thursday is National Day of Prayer. We will be hosting an evening of prayer and praise from 7:00-8:00PM. See you there!! Have a wonderful week!!

mrs. lindsey

prayer

I'm so excited about our new study in Children's Church.

Be sure to join us this Sunday, May 3rd as we kick off our series on prayer-A super cool way to talk to God!! We're going to be studing Philippians chapter 4 to find out whats so great about prayer.

We're almost to the end of our study on the Fruit of the Spirit if you want to learn more about that join us on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:30PM with dinner at 6:00 and Bible study at 6:30!

For more information click here.

Hey!

Now that Spring Break is over and we've celebrated Easter there's a lot to look forward to! This summer is going to be full of opportunities for you to have fun! Find out more about North Florida Christian Service Camp on Wednesday evenings. All kids have a chance to earn up a 2/3 scholarship!

We're going to host Camp E.D.G.E. and everyone is invited! For more information about check out: http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/crosscamp/ce to register.

Remember dinner this Wednesday starts at 6:00PM! See you there.

:Mrs. Lindsey

Happy Easter!!

I hope that everybody has a wonderful Easter day!!
Remember that Jesus didn't stay in the tomb and because he lives so can we!!

*don't forget to join us on Wednesday at the Ministry Center for dinner and Bible study: 6:00PM

SPRING FEST 2009

Hey guys!! One more plug for this weekends Spring Fest!! We've had a great response from sponsors and supporters of the event. I hope that you and your family will be able to join us for a great time of free, family fun!! (remember lunch can be purchased from Chick-fil-a) See you there!!!

~Mrs. Lindsey

Children's Sunday

hey guys!! just a reminder that this Sunday, March 29th is Children's Sunday!! there will be no Children's Church; but Redemption Store will be open. I look forward to seeing all of you there!

and don't forget to join us tonight at the Ministry Center for dinner and Bible study!!

have a wonderful day!

mrs. lindsey

Rain!!

we finally got some well deserved rain!! i hope that everybody stayed dry at the bus stop!!

Sunday was a great day!! We had a few visitors who joined us while they were on vacation and I hope that they enjoyed themselves! It was an privilage to have them in class.

This week if somthing "unfair" happens to you remember that Jesus knows what it's like to be treated unfairly. Remember that he was arrested, tried, and put to death for doing nothing wrong!! But because he loves each one of us!!

This Wednesday we'll be talking about patience...we all need to have a little patience, come and find out what God has to say about it!! Dinner is at 6:00PM and Bible Study at 6:30PM. See you there!!!

~Mrs. Lindsey

Monday:

...good Monday morning....I hope that all you are having a wonderful day at school, work, home-wherever you may be and are remembering that Jesus Understands You!!

This morning I woke up not feeling to good and thinking about everything that I have yet to do: but was quietly reminded that God knows every moment of my life and has it planned for me, and you, to be right where we're for "such a time as this"

Remember to join us on Wednesday nights for dinner and Bible study. We're still exploring the Fruit of the Spirit-this week we'll be talking about Joy!

Spring Fest is right around the corner and we have all the plastic eggs we need but are still accepting candy donations!! Thanks for all of your support!!

~Mrs. Lindsey

...taste of summer

Just a quick post:

check out http://cokesburyvbs.com/crosscamp/ce

to see what we've got planned for Summer '09!

check back for more details!!

~Mrs. Lindsey

SUNDAY: the week that changed the world

I sure hope that you were able to join us today: Mr. Ben is taking the adults through the week that changed the world and today (although a week early) he was on Palm Sunday, otherwise known as the Triumphal Entry. And to help everybody relate to and remember the importance of the day we had guest donkeys!! (courtesy of Kirkland Sod/Farm) They fit the part perfectly and so did those who helped with the palm branches. Thanks so much!!!!

We're going to be looking at the story of Easter too! Be sure to join us on Sunday mornings for Children's Church where we'll be discovering how much Jesus really understands us! (and trust me, He understands!)

I also hope that you'll join us on Wednesday nights as we study the Fruits of the Spirit: be sure to participate in the poll and check back often!!

~Mrs. Lindsey

p.s. SPRING FEST update: we met our egg goal and now really need candy donations: you can donate at church on Sunday mornings or at the Ministry Center throughout the week. Thanks so much for all of the donations!!! (you may also donate small "toys" ie: bouncy balls, small bubbles... for the "goodie bags")

I can Help!

This past Sunday was so fun discovering ways that we can help one another. You guys did a great job coming up with ways you can help others!! I hope that you do your best to be helpful this week just like the ladybug is helpful to those who like to grow fruits and vegetables!!

Remember that Galatians 5:13 says: but by love serve (help) one another.

I hope to see all of you on Wednesday night for dinner and Bible study: we get started at 6:00PM.

~Mrs. Lindsey

amazing blessings:

good morning everyone!! this is going to be a very praise worthy post!! i can't believe how amazing God is, everyday!! i mean i know that he's amazing but i didn't know that he could bless us so much!! yesterday was a huge success for crossroads christian church: we had 73 people at worship service!! our biggest attendecne since meeting in the school; with the exception of friends day 2008 and easter sunrise service!!

in other news we'd like to invite all of you to join us saturday, april 4th for the first ever crossroads spring fest!!! this is a free community event sponsored by crossroads christian church, chick-fil-a (port orange), and z88.3!! the radio station will be broadcasting live from our event!!! so mark your calendars and join us from 10:00-1:00 for a wonderful time!! his hands puppets will be performing, we'll have face painting, a petting zoo, and bounce slide, and wrap up the event with an easter egg hunt!!! you can purchase lunch from chick-fil-a. we're praying that you and your family will be blessed by the event and look forward to seeing you there!!!

praise God for all these blessings and so much more!!

James 1:17 says Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

God is your BFF

Happy Valentines Day: I hope that everyone had a great weekend!! This past week we learned that love does no wrong to others (Romans 13:10) We also got to talk about friends in Children's Church: this week show your friends God's love by doing them no wrong.

...ok, I must admit I never referred to anybody as my "BFF" growing up, but theses days it's all I hear. As I sit back and think of all the people that I've ever called a best friend I can honestly say that I've lost touch with a few of them. But today we learned that God is our BFF. I've never lost Him!! Sometimes we might get busy and caught up in something other than focusing on God, but He's never stopped: and never will!! He is our BEST FRIEND FOREVER!!! So if you have a best friend who doesn't know about your BEST FRIEND FOREVER, Jesus. This week would be a great time to tell them about Him!!

Remember that we have Bible study this Wednesday: dinner at 6:00PM. I look forward to seeing you there!!

God Always Sticks with Me!

It's so amazing to know that even when we feel all alone-we're not!! We learned that no matter where we go or where we are God is Always with Us!! Remember that you can always turn to God for help; but he's only going to help you with things that are right and honoring to Him!! He'll never say he's not there or that he doesn't have enough time. Come find out more on Wednesday night as we see who God stayed with while he helped them through a big hurdle!!

Crossroads Kids
Wednesday night Bible study: 6:30PM

Fellowship dinner: 6:00PM

God's Power is Ginormous!

We had a great time Sunday morning learning about God's power!! Be sure to join us Wednesday night as we continue to learn about His strength and the things that we can do if He's on our side!

I hope that everyone stays warm and remembers to wear their jacket at the bus stop!!

Psalm 29:11 the Lord gives strength to his people

Children's Sunday

Well, everybody did a great job with the new Children's Sunday format! Remember we will be joining the adults on the last Sunday of every month; quarterly student's will receive "point certificates" that can be turned in at the Redemption Store as well as participating in the service. Thank you for your support as we continue to transition into "New Beginnings"

I hope that everyone has a great day at school tomorrow!! Remember to join us on Wednesdays for fellowship dinner and Bible study; starting at 6:00PM.

Next weekend is the Super Bowl and I want to remind you about our Souper Bowl of Caring. Crossroads goal is to collect 150 cans of soup before next Sunday-we're about a third of the way there!! If you can donate, please bring your donations to the Ministry Center-located at 3838 State Road 44 in New Smyrna Beach-anytime throughout the week or to church with you on Wednesday or Sunday!! Thanks for your support, all donations will be delivered to Halifax Urban Ministries: Food Pantry.

The B-I-B-L-E

The B-I-B-L-E, yes that's the book for me!

I stand alone on the word of God, the B-I-B-L-E.

Bible!

January Update

Hi guys!! Man, the weather has been beautiful around here lately!! I hope that everybody (who has a day off) enjoys their day off!! This could be a wonderful time to talk about how BIG God is or to study your memory verse!!

Psalm 145:3 Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise: his greatness no one can fathom.

I also wanted to let all of our volunteers know that this Thursday, January 22nd we will be meeting to discuss the year and Crossroads Kids Ministry. 7:00PM, at my house. I look forward to seeing you there and if you are interested in volunteering there will be plenty of opportunity!! (so stay posted!)

This coming Sunday is Children's Sunday. There will be no Children's Church: only nursery will be provided. I think that we've been off to a great start! Remember to join us on Wednesday nights as we walk through the Bible with lessons that will take us from Genesis to Revelations!

...and remember that God never runs out of time!! If you need to talk to him he's always ready!! He'll always love you and he'll always be with you!!

~Mrs. Lindsey

Happy 6th Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday, Hisham!!

We look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow!

Remember to study your memory verse and bring your Bibles!

God's Holiness is Awesome

Hey guys!! (I know it's Monday: sorry this wasn't posted Sunday night) We had a wonderful Sunday!! It was nice to have guests and I hope that they had a great time. We're going to be asking ourselves the question: "How BIG is God?" for the next two months and I hope that you'll continue to join us!

Isn't it awesome that a perfect and holy God loves us? We read about God's holiness in the book of Psalms yesterday and then we came up with our very own. Everyone did a great job and I hope to see you on Wednesday night!!

Crossroads Kids Psalm:

God's Holiness is Awesome!

Because he's perfect,

Because he's special;

Because he loves us,

Because he's important:

And I can praise him!

Remember to work on your memory verse!! See you guys soon!

~Mrs. Lindsey

ipromise

Don't forget that we are all back on schedule! I hope that you guys had a great day back to school!! We're going to be talking about promises on Wednesday night; be sure to join us for dinner at 6:00PM followed by Bible study at 6:30PM.

ipromise is going to help us relate to God's promises and the promises that we make to our friends and family members. ipods have been at the top of many kids wish lists and just as we listen to music on these popular gadgets we can listen to God's Word to know what he promised us and how we can keep the promises we make to others!

Isaiah 64:8

Today was a great class. Remember to work on your memory verse!

Isaiah 64:8 says:
Yet, O Lord, you are our Father.
We are the clay; you are the potter.
We all are formed by your hand.

Remember that God molded you just the way he wants you to be. When you say mean and not nice things to others you aren't treating them the way God wants you to. Think about how God is our friend and creator and how we can show his love and kindness to our friends and family.

Have a great week back at school and I look forward to seeing you Wednesday night!

~Mrs. Lindsey