Wednesday, July 2nd, 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

Pastor Andrew will be away from June 26th - July 3rd. He is travelling back to NB to help move his family to NL. 

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

This Saturday the youth team and leaders will be heading out to Gander. Please be in prayer for their travels and that they will have a great week serving the community.

Our Summer Students have started and are busy getting ready for next week’s trip to Gander, Teen Camp, Children’s Camp and our Sunday morning children’s programs. Please remember to keep them in your prayers.

Upcoming Events in July

SAVE THE DATE 55+ Group will be holding a Corn Boil at the Church Camp on Saturday, July 12th. Meet at the church at 10am. We will travel to the camp together. If you are 55 or older, you are invited. Sign up sheet and details will be in the church foyer.

Church BBQ - Sunday July 13th after the service. We will be serving hamburgers and hot dogs.  Please bring a salad or dessert to share.

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: 

Please register by July 13th!

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

Summer Events

Kids Camp(Grades 3 to 6) weekend - August 22 to 24 is confirmed at our camp in Blaketown.  Adam House is the Director.  To Register your child, please use the link below. For more information, contact Linda or Paul House. paul@thecrossingchurch.ca 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sOEqKrVoct6Iuwo3DdOVqvE1sTW0jOsF52XJCzfkNfQ/edit 

Call for Board Nominations: Accountable to the membership for governance and finances, the Board are the corporate directors of the church, holding the senior pastor and staff accountable to carry out the purpose of the church.  Board members should have a mature, active and growing relationship with Jesus as Saviour and Lord, regularly practice spiritual disciplines and exhibit the fruit of the Spirit as exemplified in Galatians 5:22-23. Terms are for four years.

Please consider whether God is calling you to serve on the Board, or someone you know. Nomination forms are available from any board member, or the church office. Forms are due by July 31, 2025.  A nomination form is attached.

We encourage anyone who is pursuing religious or Bible studies in preparation for Christian Service to apply for the Brian Coldwell Scholarship Fund. Applicants should send a letter of request including their letter of acceptance to the school they will be attending. Application deadline: July 13th. Send all letters to office@thecrossingchurch.ca   Attention: The Board

The General Protestant Cemetery - 2025 Memorial Services

Please see attached Schedule for your information.

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Hello from Gander!

The week has finally arrived! The team from St. John’s to be here in Gander from July 5-10. Please keep this in prayer. There will be a calendar of events provided at the church so if you are here in Gander and you want to participate we will invite you to join in! 

This week we are looking forward to our Worship Service on Sunday at 10:30 am. The service will primarily be led by the Teens from St. John’s. We will also celebrate communion together and there will be a sharing meal following the service. So, please bring along some food to share . However, if you are away or want to see the service online, search Crossing Church Gander on Facebook, YouTube and now on Instagram!

We are looking forward to what God will do in the lives of the team, our church family and our community this week…all to build His kingdom!

Take care and God bless! 

Pastor Kim  

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At the St. John’s site this week: Leo Ndabazamive will be preaching this coming Sunday, July 6th. He will be continuing his teaching from Psalm 91.

Blessings!

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