Online Bulletin
November 25, 2009
Sunday AM, November 29
Service times 9:30 and 11:00am
RETHINK CHURCH
“Beyond These Walls Celebration”
Join us as we give thanks and celebrate all that we as a church were able to accomplish together on November 22. John Merritt will be giving the message with a Thanksgiving and celebration theme.
For the music resources for this week’s service, please click here.
Community Life (for Adults)
Directories with information on groups, events, and projects are available at the Community Life Counter, or visit our website at www.crosswindschurch.org, community life, for more information.
College Age
We meet every Monday night from 7:30-9:00 at 3644 Oakhurst Way in Dublin. Come hang out for some engaging conversation with people who are open to struggling through what it means to have faith. If you have any questions, e-mail Erin – eagenjo@crosswindschurch.org, or Chris – cscott@crosswindschurch.org.
20 and 30-Something Activities
BYOD (Bring Your Own Drink)
Tuesday, December 15, 7:00-8:30pm. A monthly gathering of CrossWinds women in their 20s and 30s. Each woman brings a drink for herself and we spend the time getting to know each other and building new friendships. It’s a casual night to spend with no kids and no spouses – just hanging out with other women. At Andrea Coli’s, 575 Lorren Way, Livermore. Questions? Contact Andrea at andreakcoli@gmail.com; 925-858-2989.
Other Activities
- December 5, 6:00pm: Livermore Christmas Parade (for the whole family) – meet in Livermore at 5:00pm for hot chocolate and find a spot to enjoy the parade.
- December 11, 7:00pm: Singles bowling, location TBA.
- December 13, 5:00pm: Couples “white elephant” gift exchange and Christmas potluck, location TBA.
For info or to sign up, please contact Steve Smith at smlsmith9@gmail.com.
All Ages
November POP (Pray Only Praise) Focus
Thanks be to God from A to Z. Try going through the alphabet with things you are thankful for – A that I am Able to praise the Lord in a free country; B for the Beauty all around me; C that He Created me, etc. If you have questions or specifics to pray for, please go to www.crosswindschurch.org, then click on the Resources tab, scroll down to Care Ministry, and click on 925-560-3877 or e-mail our Care Ministry Director, Cathi Bobbitt, at cbobbitt@crosswindschurch.org.
Advent Day Retreat: Wednesday, December 9
Jim Matthews will be leading a day retreat at San Damiano for men and women who wish to prepare for Christmas worship and devotion, December 9, 8:30am-4:00pm. Cost is $40 (includes lunch). Please contact Jim Matthews (jmatthews@crosswindschurch.org; 925-560-3889) by December 5 to sign up. This is a non-speaker, directed retreat with times of silence.
Divorce Care: Surviving the Holidays
Sunday, December 13, 12:15-2:15pm, in Room 201. A two-hour seminar of practical advice for anyone who is separated or divorced. You can survive the holidays, and also enjoy them. The key is to have a plan and to be prepared, maintain some traditions and create new ones. Fee: $15 before December 6; $20 after December 6 (includes lunch and participant’s guide). Register online at www.crosswindschurch.org. Childcare available upon request. For more info, contact Denise Croghan at 925-560-3835 or dcroghan@crosswindschurch.org. A new Divorce Care class is starting on January 5, 2010.
Church-wide Announcements
Child Dedication – Sunday, December 6, at 9:30 and 11:00 Services
Child dedication is a special time for parents to present their children before the church for prayer and blessing. We do this in the same spirit in which Jesus was dedicated by his parents and in the way Jesus himself blessed the children during his ministry. If you would like to register your child for this event, please contact the church office: 925-560-3800.
Put Light in Someone’s Christmas!
The aim of Adopt-A-Family is to provide gifts/food for low income children and individuals through Bay Area agencies who support them. This year, AAF will support over 300 families from a variety of agencies. Names of families and individuals can be picked up at the Community Life Counter in the lobby through December 20. If you are unable to adopt a family at this time, food, grocery cards, and financial contributions are also welcome. Make checks payable to CrossWinds Church, noting AAF in the memo line. With all of the funds that are collected, our AAF volunteers will purchase, wrap, and delivery gifts to families. For more information, please contact Karen Abbruscato: 925-484-3553 or karenabby4@yahoo.com.
Employment Opportunity
We are looking for an Accounting Associate who is proficient working with numbers and able to do detailed work. This person will work closely in a support role to our Accounting Director. If interested, please submit resume to mshell@crosswindschurch.org.
For Our Kids
KidzALIVE! Is the Children’s Ministry of CrossWinds Church. “ALIVE” stands for “A Life in View of Eternity.” Our desire is for every child to understand God’s unconditional love for them. Every Sunday we offer the following children’s ministry venues:
Nursery – Room 111A
Toddlers – Room 107
Early Childhood (2’s & 3’s) – Room 105
Pre-K & Kindergarten – Room 104
Elementary Age (1st-5th Grades) – Room 108
Special Needs – Room 111
For Our Youth
STUFF (Junior High) meets on Wednesdays at 6:45pm and Sundays at 9:30am in Room 102.
EPIC (High School) meets on Thursdays at 7:00pm and Sundays at 11:00am in Room 102.
Resources
Counseling
A professional Christian counseling team is available with a full range of marriage, individual, and family counseling services. Visit our website under “Resources” or call 925-560-3880 for more information.
CrossWinds Bookstore
Fall Bookstore Sale Event going on now! Stop by the bookstore (next to the coffee/bistro area) and find selected book and gift items 25% off. Come and see our selection of books, Bibles, gifts, and study helps for adults, youth, and children. Open 9:00am-12:30pm Sunday.
CrossWinds Prayer Line
925-560-3877
Annual Budget
(Fiscal Year 7/1/09 – 6/30/10)
90-10 Plan (10% of all money received will go to ministry “Beyond These Walls” – for meeting needs in our communities and world)
Offering November 22 – $11,996
YTD Total Revenues – $867,290
YTD Actual Expense – $882,238
If you would like to make an online donation, please click here. You can also make a donation at the kiosk at the Community Life Counter.
Services
www.crosswindschurch.org
Our 9:30am and 11:00am services are designed to creatively communicate basic truths of the Christian faith in a way that is practical and relevant. Visit our website for more information. Click here to listen to our messages on line. Click here to use the evite feature to invite someone! You can now follow us on twitter (twitter.com/crosswinds).
