Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Hello Crossing Church!

The Office hours for Pastor Andrew Porter, are Monday to Thursday 9:00 to 4:00 PM. You can also email him at andrew@thecrossingchurch.ca

The Deacon on Duty this week is Sheila McKelvie. If you have any pastoral concerns, please feel free to reach out.

Upcoming Events

Kingdom Classes - All are welcome to come to our Kingdom classes (Sunday School) at 9am on Sunday mornings. Maynard King will be teaching a class on the book of Acts, and Pastor Andrew will be teaching a class on how to read and understand the weird and wonderful things of the Bible. Leah McDonald will also be leading a class for children in the nursery. 

Launch - for children in Grades 3 to 6, meets at the church Friday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Contact Adam House for more information.

Youth - for students in Grades 7 to 12 meets at the church Friday, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Contact Linda House for more information. Please note: This Friday the meeting will focus on practice and preparation for the Saturday night Coffee House.

Saturday, May 3, 2025 - Youth Coffee House This is a fundraising event for the Gander Mission Trip. Please come out and enjoy the many talents of our youth. This special event will be held in our church sanctuary starting at 7:00 PM. Admission by donation.  Note: If you are unable to attend but want to support our youth with this trip, feel free to drop a donation in the offering plate designated for the Gander Mission Trip. 

SUPPER BOWL - Join us on May 10th as we gather to serve supper at the Cornerstone Ministry Centre to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus to those in need in our community. We will meet at the church building (TCC) at 3:30pm. All are welcome to come!

Calling all Men from High School and Up! May 23-25, 2025 - Men's Retreat at The Crossing Church Camp. Pastor Andrew Porter will be the speaker for the weekend. We will be diving deeper in our understanding of the Holy Spirit. The retreat committee is planning a wonderful weekend of fellowship, teaching, and food. Plan to come and bring a friend!!! Registration for this event is $75.00. Look for a registration sign up in the church lobby.

Youth Yard Sale in support of the Gander Mission Trip - Saturday, May 31, 2025. If you have gently used items to donate to this cause, they can be dropped off at the church starting, Sunday, May 18th.  Caution:  No damaged items and no clothing please.  

Prayer Night - Join us on May 14th from 7-8pm as we gather in the presence of God and seek him in prayer. We will be praying over several pertinent church/ministry matters and needs. Please make this a priority to come! Acts 1:14 - They all joined together constantly in prayer. 

Young Adults - We have formed a new community group for all those ages 18-25. They meet on Thursdays at 7:00 pm. If you are interested in connecting with this group, please contact Rod and Valma Pike or contact Pastor Andrew.

The English Club - This is a program offered on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 7:45 pm.  This ministry helps newcomers learn English in the context of conversation and community.  Contact Sheila McKelvie for more information or email the church office  office@thecrossingchurch.ca 

Inclusive Fun! - Every Wednesday evening from 6-7pm meeting in the Brian Coldwell Room at the church. Join Leah for Inclusive Fun, a new ministry for people ages 7 and up living with a disability. At Inclusive Fun, you will get to make new friends, do crafts and learn about Jesus. The cost is $15/participant. Parents or respite workers are expected to attend with the child at no charge.  Please contact Leah McDonald for more information.  

Fiber Arts Group- Do you love to knit, crochet, embroider or any other handcraft? There's a new group starting this Sunday, May 4th, after the church lunch. Join us for a couple of hours of conversation while working on your Fiber Art Craft. For more information contact Caroline Broughton-Janes or Penny Pearcy.

Youth Summer Mission Trip - Our youth are planning to partner with our church in Gander July 5th - 10th. This will be a time of partnering with the Gander church in demonstrating the love and good news of Jesus to the community. We are in need of some adult leaders and drivers for this trip to happen. Please pray and consider joining our youth in serving the town of Gander this summer. Please contact Paul or Linda House or Pastor Andrew for more information. Youth can register for this mission trip using the following link: https://forms.gle/F97JEyCe6NrqxKa37

Teen Camp is scheduled for July 20 to 25, 2025. Tim Health is the Director again this year. We are now accepting registrations for this camp using the following Link: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHpAakxYQavSTM4GC672rqmIz1y-bVjaxVfK7UkRzREACDog/viewform

Can You Help? We are hoping to hold a Children's (Grades 4 to 6) weekend camp August 22 to 24 (this date to be confirmed depending on volunteer availability) at our camp in Blaketown.  While we still have to confirm a Director, we have people volunteering to help. If you feel called to this possibility, contact Linda or Paul House.

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Hello from Gander!

Can you believe that we are heading into May? With the recent weather conditions, I thought spring would never come. But we serve an Unchanging God and He will bring forth beauty in the springtime! Here are our scheduled events for the next little while:

Here are our Upcoming Events

Cafe Connection on Thursday, May 1 at 8 pm

Women’s Breakfast on Saturday, May 3 at 10 am

Worship Service with Communion on Sunday, May 4 at 10:30. Jonathan will be our speaker that morning.

Conversation Cafe on Tuesday, May 6 at 7 pm.

Take care and God bless! 

Pastor Kim  

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At the St. John’s site this week: The youth will be leading our worship gathering this Sunday, May 4th. Maria King will be preaching. We will also be sharing in communion together. See you then! 

Blessings!

For up-to-date information re. TCC Ministries, visit our Website:  https://thecrossingchurchnl.ca/