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This is the place where you can best get the latest happenings at this place we call The Crossing.  Available 24/7, our blog is your one-stop for up-to-the minute updates as well as various connection points at The Crossing.  You can also access our weekly media through this site.  Make sure and bookmark this page, save it in your favorites, and come back often.  Enjoy!

New Christmas Series Begins This Week!

Lights.  Parties.  Trees.  Gifts.  Eggnog.  All part of the fun of the Christmas season.  But in the midst of the holiday rush, we need to make moments to remember and celebrate all that the season means. This Christmas we invite you to join us for our three week series, “So This Is Christmas”.    All the emotions of the season are magnified in the eternal and world-changing story of Christ’s birth.  Experience what they experienced this Christmas.

December 6th:  Christmas Anticipated
December 13th: Christmas Chaos
December 20th:  Christmas Interrupted

Our weekend services take place every Sunday at 8:30, 10, 11:30 am and 6 pm.  Our online campus streams each service live at www.thecrossingonline.com/live.

The Rebel’s Guide Series: The Rebel’s Secret On Video!

Watch the video

November 29th, 2009
Speaker: Lee Coate
Worship Leader: Jason Deese
Special Music: “Spoken For” as written by MercyMe

Formats available: Quicktime (.mov), Flash Video (.flv)

Everything Is Amazing, Nobodies Happy Clip from November 29th

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Christmas at The Crossing

SERVE
During the holiday season, we encourage you to discover an opportunity to serve in the Las Vegas community. Many of these opportunities are designed for families to serve together. The coordinator of each “serve” opportunity will be available again, in the courtyard, on Sunday, November 29th to answer any questions you might have and to reserve your spot.

GIVE
Experience the joy of Christmas by partnering with The Crossing as we adopt 180 pre-school children and their families enrolled in the *Head Start program in NE Las Vegas. On December 6th you will have an opportunity to choose one or more of the “give” options to extend love to a child by purchasing gifts. You will return your gifts to The Crossing on December 13th.  Gift bags and gift card boxes will be available to pick up in the courtyard on Sunday, December 6th.
*Head Start is the nation’s largest early education program offering support to families living in poverty.

Christmas Eve Services – Volunteers Needed

The holiday season is a great time of year to experience the joy of giving through serving opportunities. We are in need of additional help as we prepare for the Christmas season here The Crossing. We are anticipating over 3000 people to visit our campus as we celebrate the birth of our Lord. Due to our scheduled five Christmas services, we have volunteer needs in our children’s department and guest services. Next Sunday (12/6), you will receive a handout listing serving opportunities. Please take a few minutes and ask God where He might want to use you this holiday season as we touch people with the love of God. If you have any questions, please call Jeff Long  at 947.2080 ext. 234 or email at jclong@thecrossingonline.com. We look forward to working together as we reach our community!

Downtown Outreach – Next Serving Opportunity, Saturday, December 19th!

We invite you to join our Outreach Ministry to serve the homeless community on the 3rd Saturday of each month to provide a warm meal and a personal touch to those who are less fortunate.  Our next opportunity takes place  Saturday,  December 19th. We need approximately 25 volunteers to make this meal and worship gathering happen each month.  There are many ways to serve & you can come for an hour or stay for the day. The outreach takes place from 9 am to Noon.   Frank Lee is our new coordinator for the outreach and you can contact him at franklee@fcbb.com or go to www.calvarydowntownoutreach.org for directions and more information.

Next “Starting Point” Opportunity Dec. 6th

If you’re new to The Crossing, your next step is Starting Point. This class will help you discover who we are, what we believe, and how you can get connected. This 70 minute class is offered the first Sunday of each month during the 10:00 AM service (10:00 – 11:20). Located on the second floor of the Main Office building. Childcare is provided in our Children’s Ministry.  If you’d like to attend the next class, please sign up at the information Table in the Lobby or Click Here to register online.

For more information, please contact Sue at 947-2080 ex. 245.

DivorceCare’s new session start Dec. 13th

DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never faced before.

DivorceCare support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable DivorceCare resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life.

The group meets from 11:15am -12:40pm and continues weekly for 13 weeks on the second floor of the office building, in the conference room, directly at the top of the stairs. The next session starts December 13th.

For more information please contact Susan Shevlin at slshevlin@cox.net. Click here for more DivorceCare information.

Next Baptisms: December 20th

If you have recently become a follower of Christ or perhaps just have never taken this important step to be baptized, this is the next right step for you. As a part of this public statement of baptism, everyone at The Crossing gets to hear your unique story via video and celebrate your spiritual journey. This is the biblical way to declare your commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord of your life.

If you would like more information contact us at 947-2080 or
email sblount@thecrossingonline.com.  You may sign up online or by filling out a Connection Card (found on the seatbacks of the chairs) this Sunday.

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University

Free Preview Class
Sunday, January 3 or 10, 2010, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sign up at the Event Registration Table Sunday mornings, online at http://www.daveramsey.com/ class ID 156420 or email Chuck Hiatt at chiatt@thecrossingonline.com.

Financial Peace University is a 13-week, biblically based, video-driven small group study that teaches families to beat debt, build wealth and give like never before!

This program is for you if …
• Your credit cards are your emergency fund.
• Your dog responds to the name “Ebay”
• You’re intrigued by the word “plasectomy.”
• You want to know what God says about money.
• You have to sell your house to put your kids through college.
• Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds are friends you haven’t met yet.

Check Out Our New Missions Blog!

There is so much ongoing in our continued efforts to be “the church” beyond the walls both locally and around the world.  We have created a new blog specifically designed to keep you updated on all of the efforts and opportunities.  Items include regular updates from missionaries The Crossing supports around the world, Crossing individuals who are currently serving in ministries on a short term and long term basis as well as highlights from recent happenings.  Family Promise, Homes of Hope, KIVA micro loans and more are currently featured.  Plus it is here that you will find opportunities for you to get involved with these efforts.  Make sure and take a moment to check it out!!! Great stuff!!!

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A Message from The Kids Crossing Staff

As the weather cools down the season for flu and other contagious illness is just heating up. With the new H1N1 virus, we wanted to make sure that you knew all the precautions we were taking to keep your child safe while they’re with us at Kids Crossing. Our commitment to your child’s health and safety runs all year long, but during this upcoming peak season we wanted to take the time to remind you of our sick child policy, and thank you in advance for working with us to keep everyone safe.

Our Ongoing Commitment to a Safe Environment at The Crossing

The ‘U’…Classes Offered for 6th – 12th grade students

A new study series, designed for deeper Biblical  knowledge and understanding.

The “U’” is offered four times per year, October, February, April and July. Each semester offers various electives for  students to choose from such as, an intro to the  Old  Testament and *Understanding World Religion (with an emphasis on Mormonism).

The 2nd semester enrollment for The “U” will open in February.

Student Ministry House Church

Here at The Crossing, we believe that life change happens in small groups. We offer the opportunity for small group involvement through our House Church Ministry. We strongly encourage our students to get involved in a House Church where students meet together weekly. Every Wednesday, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM, in houses across the valley, students come together as a large group to hang out, share life, and make time for God to speak into their lives through Bible study, spiritual friendships, and mentoring relationships. For the small group discussion time, students are divided by gender. To sign up for House Church, stop by the Welcome table in the Activity Center or go to our Student Ministry website to submit an online registration form.

UPCOMING HOUSE CHURCH EVENTS!!!

HC Christmas Party Wednesday, December 16th… All seven Houses will come together to celebrate the season. There will be food, group competitions, and much more! Watch for more details on our website @ www.the crossingyouth.org.

2nd Semester Kickoff Event January 10th @ 6:30pm in the Activity  Center The kickoff event is a time for students and leaders to reconnect after the holiday break. It is also a time for  students that are not involved in H.C. to get connected to a House…so encourage your student to be there!

FYI…House Church will not meet on Wednesday, November 25th due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Make an Impact!

If you think impacting the life of a child is for other people, you’re wrong. They need YOU to love, guide, instruct, teach, care for and rock them.

Our children need extra hands to love them on Sunday mornings! If you’d like to join the Kids Crossing teams to serve children ages 2 and under, then pick up an interest form in the lobby of our auditorium or our Kids Crossing building. Now is a good time to make a difference!

Contact Danielle Owens @ dowens@thecrossingonline.com for more information!