Announcements Through Jan. 5, 2010

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon December 13: Ian Cook, Teaching. Christmas: During. Luke 2: 1-20.. December 20: Charlie Ridenour, Teaching. Christmas: After. Luke 2:21ff & Matthew 2 December 27: Charlie Ridenour, Teaching. New Year. January 5: Charlie Ridenour, Teaching.

YEAR END COMMUNION: Wednesday Night, December 16 @ CBC Dungeon. 7:00—8:30PM. Bring your own dinner and celebrate the Lord’s Supper with the entire high school ministry! No cost, other than your own meal.

*Pine Cove Shores No Agenda Weekend, January 15—17, 2010. SIGN UPS CONTINUE TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL (Early-Bird price is no longer effective, however, we still have 5 spots available. They are first-come, first-served. )!!!!

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups will resume on January 20 in area homes! January 6: Girls “Letters” Meeting in the Dungeon from 7:00—8:45PM. Guys movie night: Sherlock Holmes (time TBA—don’t go see it beforehand!) January 13: Small Group fellowship night. Contact your small group leader for time/location/cost (if any).

TRUE LOVE WAITS: January 14, 21 & 28, 2010. No cost. Thursday nights @ CBC Dungeon, 7:15—8:30PM. Sign ups begin now by e-mail: Brent@Crossroadsbible.org (ending on January 13).

Don’t forget: “Loose Change” to “Loosen Chains!” We’re still taking up your loose change so that someone may be freed from a life of enslavement. You can simply leave your change in the container near the Dungeon stage. Help us reach our goal of $500 ASAP…contact Molly Reed for more information!

149 days from Jan. 5 before the CBC class of 2010 gives their Senior Speeches (that's on May 30, 2010)!

CBC Events:
CBC Christmas Concert, December 13, 2009. 7PM @ CBC Auditorium. Cost: $12/ticket. Christmas Eve Candlelight Services: December 24, 5PM & 7PM @ CBC.

Perspectives Class: Begins January 12, 2009. A great class to give you the ability to see how God can use you to further world missions, no matter your profession or location! See the table in the foyer for more details!

Other Items You Need to Know About:

*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010.

*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia, Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE PINE COVE NO AGENDA SIGN UPS! THESE ARE ALL THE PEOPLE WHO SIGNED UP AND ARE GUARANTEED SPOTS:
Let Brent know if there are any mistakes!

AndersonEthan
Anthony Megan
Ashburn Ryan
Babbage Holly
Babovec Megan
Baker Lauren
Baker Carley
Betts Cynthia
Bookout Shelby
Bowen Angela
CampbellIan
Cobb Ryan
Corder Kathleen
Cramer Travis
Day Carlen
DinkmeyerBlaire
DinkmeyerElli
Drew Stephen
Drew Julie
Ebert Andrew
Forrest Brooke
Green Wes
Green Danny
Haase Bryce
Haines Rebecca
Harp Dillon
HattawayLindsey
HudspithMatthew
Jones Calvin
Kemp Caroline
King Lauren
KowieskiLeah
Lippert Doug
McKee Matthew
McKee Luke
McKinneyKelsey
Morales Ross
Morales Alicia
Nuorala Brooke
Ousley Britt
Parazy Nicole
Price Vanessa
Reed Molly
Rose Eric
Sanders Rachel
SchweersGrayson
Sharp Kevin
Smith Parker
SnellgroveMelissa
Stewart Phoebe
Stewart Claire
ThompsonBrad
Vassh Megan
Vigil Cassie
Wamsley Cameron
Ward Stephen
WestfallJustin
White Courtney

Weekend Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
Christmas: Before, During & After. Today: Isaiah 9/Luke 1. Brent McKinney, teacher.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE…
Special thanks to all the guys that served yesterday at the Women’s Brunch!

*** Loose change to loosen chains: Our goal of $500. Please bring as much change as you can to support one person find their way to a better life! See Molly Reed for more info.

*Pine Cove Shores No Agenda Weekend, January 15—17, 2010.
SIGN UPS CONTINUE TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL (price increases after today—extended grace on the early-bird price)!!!!

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups December 9, 2009! 7:00—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls @ The Gelnett’s, 2619 Bierstadt, HV, 75077. Senior girls meet until 9PM.
Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Junior/Senior Guys @ The McKinney’s, 5237 Prairie Creek Dr., FM, 75028. Brent McKinney & Peyton Morriss, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ The Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077. DOES NOT MEET THIS WEEK!!!
Laura Smith, Maria Spellings and Elma Valdez, leaders.
Sophomore Guys @ The Wamsley’s. 804 Woodhaven Dr., HV, 75077. Ian Cook, leader.
Freshman Girls @ The Stewart’s. 218 South Clearwater, HV, 75077. Dottie Cook, Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders. FOR DECEMBER 9, CHECK WITH FAITH FOR FULL DETAILS THIS WEEK!
Freshman Guys @ The Green’s. 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln., FM, 75028. Sean Green & Matt Haase, leaders.
You can contact the CBC office for more information @ 972-355-3343.
FEEL FREE TO HANG OUT AT BRENT’S AFTER SMALL GROUPS UNTIL 10PM!

SIGN UPS END TODAY FOR THE WHITE ELEPHANT CHRISTMAS BANQUET! …so help us make sure that you’re on board so we can have enough food!
Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at CBC (full details available on the sign-up sheet).
Parents: If you’d like to help out, contact Brenda Baker at bakerbbalc@juno.com!

YEAR END COMMUNION: Wednesday Night, December 16 @ CBC Dungeon.
7:00—8:30PM. Bring your own dinner and celebrate the Lord’s Supper with the entire high school ministry! No cost, other than your own meal.

Middle School Servant Team update:
Last middle school meeting for the year, December 1.
*Mid-School Tuesday Nights: Middle School Christmas Party, December 8. See Charlie for details.

CBC Events:

CBC Christmas Concert, December 13, 2009. 7PM @ CBC Auditorium. Cost: $12/ticket.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, December 24, 5PM & 7PM @ CBC.

Perspectives Class: Begins January 12, 2009. A great class to give you the ability to see how God can use you to further world missions, no matter your profession or location! See the table in the foyer for more details!

Dates/Times/Location for True Love Waits will be announced next Sunday! Watch this space!


Other Items You Need to Know About:

*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010.

*Watch this space for an announcement regarding the True Love Waits class in early January!

*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia, Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Nov. 22 & 29 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
Continuing our study on O.T. Stories We Thought We Knew
November 22: Teacher: Adam Griffin (Saul: 1 Samuel 6)
November 29: Teacher: Charlie Ridenour (Life of Solomon)

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE…
Don’t forget the WORKDAY on Saturday, November 21 from 8AM to right after lunch. Breakfast and lunch provided, and you can let Ian Cook know you’re coming by e-mailing him at ian.cook@crossroadsbible.org.

*** Loose change to loosen chains: Our goal of $500. Please bring as much change as you can to support one person find their way to a better life! See Molly Reed for more info.

***Cassie Vigil has a box for recycling cans/plastics in order to help UNICEF serve educational and health needs in Uruguay. She’ll take the box to get the cash after November 29. So, bring your recyclables to class and we can join her club’s efforts!

*Pine Cove Shores No Agenda Weekend, January 15—17, 2010.
SIGN UPS CONTINUE TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL and GUARANTEED SPOTS END ON NOVEMBER 29!!!!

No Wednesday Night High School Small Groups on November 25, They’ll resume on December 2, 2009! 7:00—8:30PM in the following area homes:

Junior/Senior Girls @ The Gelnett’s, 2619 Bierstadt, HV, 75077. Senior girls meet until 9PM.
Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.

Junior/Senior Guys @ The McKinney’s, 5237 Prairie Creek Dr., FM, 75028. Brent McKinney & Peyton Morriss, leaders.

Sophomore Girls @ The Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077.
Laura Smith, Maria Spellings and Elma Valdez, leaders.

Sophomore Guys @ The Wamsley’s. 804 Woodhaven Dr., HV, 75077. Ian Cook, leader.

Freshman Girls @ The Stewart’s. 218 South Clearwater, HV, 75077. Dottie Cook, Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders. On December 2, freshman girls study will have hamburgers for dinner at 6:30pm!

Freshman Guys @ The Green’s. 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln., FM, 75028. Sean Green & Matt Haase, leaders.

You can contact the CBC office for more information @ 972-355-3343.
FEEL FREE TO HANG OUT AT BRENT’S AFTER SMALL GROUPS UNTIL 10PM!

SIGN UPS CONTINUE TODAY FOR THE WHITE ELEPHANT CHRISTMAS BANQUET! They will end on December 6, so help us make sure that you’re on board so we can have enough food! at CBC: Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at CBC.
Parents: If you’d like to help out, contact Brenda Baker at bakerbbalc@juno.com!

YEAR END COMMUNION: Wednesday Night, December 16 @ CBC.
7:00—8:30PM. Bring your own dinner and celebrate the Lord’s Supper with the entire high school ministry! No cost, other than your own meal.

Middle School Servant Team update:
Last middle school meeting for the year, December 1.
*Mid-School Tuesday Nights: Middle School Christmas Party, December 8. See Charlie for details.

CBC Events:
Family Style Thanksgiving Dinner, Sunday Night, November 22, 2009. 6-7:30PM @ CBC Auditorium. Please sign up by using the form in the Grapevine.

CBC Christmas Concert, December 13, 2009. 7PM @ CBC Auditorium. Cost: $12/ticket.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, December 24, 5PM & 7PM @ CBC.

Perspectives Class: Begins January 12, 2009. A great class to give you the ability to see how God can use you to further world missions, no matter your profession or location! See the table in the foyer for more details!


Other Items You Need to Know About:

*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010.

*Watch this space for an announcement regarding the True Love Waits class in early January!

*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia, Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Weekend Announcements, November 15

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
November 15: Teacher: Brent McKinney
Topic: OT Stories We Thought We Knew: David & Absolom (2 Samuel 7—1 Kings 2)

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE TODAY…
*** Loose change to loosen change: We’re almost 50% of our goal of $500. Please bring as much change as you can to support one person find their way to a better life!
***Cassie Vigil has a box for recycling cans/plastics in order to help UNICEF serve educational and health needs in Uruguay. She’ll take the box to get the cash after November 29. So, bring your recyclables to class and we can join her club’s efforts!

*Pine Cove Shores No Agenda Weekend, January 15—17, 2010.
SIGN UPS CONTINUE TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL!!!!

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups, November 18, 2009!
7:00—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls @ The Gelnett’s, 2619 Bierstadt, HV, 75077. Senior girls meet until 9PM.
Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
JUNIOR/SENIOR GUYS MEET AT CBC TO LEAVE @ 7PM for WHIRLYBALL. $7/person.
Sophomore Girls @ The Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077.
Laura Smith, Maria Spellings and Elma Valdez, leaders.
FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORE GUYS MEET AT MAIN EVENT @ 7PM on the 18th!
Freshman Girls @ The Stewart’s. 218 South Clearwater, HV, 75077. Dottie Cook, Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Feel free to contact the CBC office for more information @ 972-355-3343.
NO HANGING OUT AT BRENT’S AFTER STUDIES THIS WEEK!

SIGN UPS CONTINUE TODAY FOR THE WHITE ELEPHANT CHRISTMAS BANQUET! at CBC: Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at CBC.

Service Opportunities update:
*Mid-School Tuesday Nights: Middle School Christmas Party, December 8. See Charlie for details.
Other Items You Need to Know About:
*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010.
*Watch this space for an announcement regarding the True Love Waits class in early January!
*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia, Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Announcements for the Weekend

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
November 8: Teacher: Brent McKinney
Topic: OT Stories We Thought We Knew: David & The Ark (2 Samuel 6)

ATTENTION, CLASS of 2010: Senior Lunch, TODAY November 8, 1PM—2:30PM at Brent’s house. Bring $3 if you want to eat WINGSTOP…and we’ll hang out & stuff!

*Pine Cove Shores No Agenda Weekend, January 15—17, 2010.
SIGN UPS CONTINUE TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL!!!!

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups, November 11, 2009!
7:00—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls @ The Gelnett’s, 2619 Bierstadt, HV, 75077. Senior girls meet until 9PM.
Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Junior/Senior Guys @ The McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Dr., FM, 75028.
Brent McKinney & Peyton Morris, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ The Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077.
Laura Smith, Maria Spellings and Elma Valdez, leaders.
Sophomore Guys @ The Wamsley’s. 804 Woodhaven Dr., HV, 75077. Ian Cook, leader.
Freshman Guys @ The Green’s, 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln. in FM, 75028. Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ The Stewart’s. 218 South Clearwater, HV, 75077. Dottie Cook, Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Feel free to contact the CBC office for more information @ 972-355-3343.
Don’t forget: If you don’t have too much homework & such, everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after your group ends until 10PM!

SIGN UPS BEGIN TODAY FOR THE WHITE ELEPHANT CHRISTMAS BANQUET!
at CBC: Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at CBC.

Service Opportunities update:
*Mid-School Tuesday Nights: Check with Charlie for all the details through the year-end Christmas party in early December.

Other Items You Need to Know About:
*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010.
*Watch this space for an announcement regarding the True Love Waits class in early January!
*Don’t forget about our “loose change offering” we make each Sunday! Our goal is $500 as soon as possible! Contact Molly Reed for more information.
*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia, Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Weekend Announcements!

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
November 1: Teacher: Brent McKinney
Topic: OT Stories We Thought We Knew: Samson & Delilah (Judges 13--16)

*Pine Cove Shores No Agenda Weekend, January 15—17, 2010.
SIGN UPS BEGIN TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL!!!!

Girl Talk: After SS at noon. Meet in room 203A and you can contact Shelby Bookout or Kelsey McKinney for more information.

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups, November 4, 2009!
7:00—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls @ The Gelnett’s, 2619 Bierstadt, HV, 75077. Senior girls meet until 9PM.
Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Junior/Senior Guys @ The McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Dr., FM, 75028.
Brent McKinney & Peyton Morris, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ The Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077.
Laura Smith, Maria Spellings and Elma Valdez, leaders.
Sophomore Guys @ The Wamsley’s. 804 Woodhaven Dr., HV, 75077. Ian Cook, leader.
Freshman Guys @ The Green’s, 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln. in FM, 75028. Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders.
LOCATION CHANGE BEGINNING THIS WEEK! Freshman Girls @ The Stewart’s. 218 South Clearwater, HV, 75077. Dottie Cook, Sue Green & Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Feel free to contact the CBC office for more information @ 972-355-3343.
Don’t forget: If you don’t have too much homework & such, everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after your group ends until 10PM!

ATTENTION, CLASS of 2010: Senior Lunch, November 8, 1PM—2:30PM at Brent’s house. Bring $3 if you want to eat…and we’ll hang out and discuss life & stuff!

Service Opportunities update:
*Mid-School Tuesday Nights continue THIS WEEK. Check with Charlie for all the details regarding times you need to be there and roles/responsibilities.

Other Items You Need to Know About:
*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010.
*Christmas Banquet at CBC: Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at CBC.
*Watch this space for an announcement regarding the True Love Waits class in early January!
*Don’t forget about our “loose change offering” we make each Sunday! Our goal is $500 as soon as possible! Contact Molly Reed for more information.
*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia, Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Weekend Announcements, Oct. 25

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
October 25: Teacher: Brent McKinney
Topic: OT Stories We Thought We Knew: Deborah (Judges 4 & 5)

Special thanks to the Hudspith’s for hosting the after-mid-terms hangout Friday afternoon!

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups, October 28, 2009!
7:00—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls @ The Gelnett’s, 2619 Bierstadt, HV, 75077. Senior girls meet until 9PM.
Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Junior/Senior Guys @ The McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Dr., FM, 75028.
Brent McKinney & Peyton Morris, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ The Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077.
Laura Smith, Maria Spellings and Elma Valdez, leaders.
Sophomore Guys @ The Wamsley’s. 804 Woodhaven Dr., HV, 75077. Ian Cook & Kevin King, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ The Serwin’s. 1108 Sweetwater Ln., FM, 75028.
Dottie Cook, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Guys LOCATION CHANGE FOR FELLOWSHIP THIS WEEK @ The Harp’s (contact your group leaders or Dillon for directions—and dinner will be provided!) Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders.
Feel free to contact the CBC office for more information @ 972-355-3343.
Don’t forget: If you don’t have too much homework & such, everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after your group ends until 10PM!

Service Opportunities update:
*Mid-School Tuesday Nights continue THIS WEEK. Check with Charlie for all the details regarding times you need to be there and roles/responsibilities.
*Children’s Ministry OctoberFest: Contact Roddy.Willis@crossroadsbible.org if you’d like to help out serving our children’s ministry on Wednesday night, Oct. 28!

Other Items You Need to Know About:
*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010.
*Christmas Banquet at CBC: Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at CBC.
*Pine Cove Shores No Agenda Weekend, January 15—17, 2010.
*Working on a service week at Pine Cove during LISD spring break.
*Watch this space for an announcement regarding the True Love Waits class!
*Don’t forget about our “loose change offering” we make each Sunday! Our goal is $500 by the end of this month. Contact Molly Reed for more information.
*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia, Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Announcements for Oct. 18

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
October 18: Your Host = Stephen Drew! Teacher: Mike Messerli, CBC Pastor
Topic: OT Stories We Thought We Knew: Balaam (Numbers 22)

LEAD MEETING TONIGHT @ CBC: ALL STUDENTS IN MINISTRY LEADERSHIP ROLES ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND FROM 6:30PM to 8PM TONIGHT.

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups, October 21, 2009!
7:00—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls: LOCATION CHANGE FOR THE 21st: @ The Baker’s for fellowship. 3404 Brightstone, FM 75028. Senior girls meet until 9PM.
Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Junior/Senior Guys @ The McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Dr., FM, 75028.
Brent McKinney & Peyton Morris, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ The Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077.
Laura Smith, Maria Spellings and Elma Valdez, leaders.
Sophomore Guys @ The Wamsley’s. 804 Woodhaven Dr., HV, 75077. Ian Cook & Kevin King, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ The Serwin’s. 1108 Sweetwater Ln., FM, 75028.
Dottie Cook, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Guys @ The Green’s. 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln., FM, 75028. Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders.
Feel free to contact the CBC office for more information @ 972-355-3343.
Don’t forget: If you don’t have too much homework & such, everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after your group ends until 10PM!

Service Opportunities update:
*Mid-School Tuesday Nights continue THIS WEEK. Check with Charlie for all the details regarding times you need to be there and roles/responsibilities.
*PINE COVE service weekend returns today, 10/18 @ approximately 3:30PM!

Other Items You Need to Know About:
*Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010.
*Christmas Banquet at CBC: Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at CBC.
*Pine Cove Shores No Agenda Weekend, January 15—17, 2010.
*Working on a service week at Pine Cove during LISD spring break.
*Watch this space for an announcement regarding the True Love Waits class!
*Don’t forget about our “loose change offering” we make each Sunday! Our goal is $500 by the end of this month. Contact Molly Reed for more information.
*Pray for the children we support, Jhojan in Columbia, Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!

Weekend Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
October 11: Teacher: Brent McKinney,
Topic: OT Stories We Thought We Knew: Nadab & Abihu (Leviticus 8--10)

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups, October 14, 2009!
7:00—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls @ The Gelnett’s. 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Senior girls meet until 9PM.
Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Junior/Senior Guys @ The McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Dr., FM, 75028.
Brent McKinney & Peyton Morris, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ The Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077.
Laura Smith, Maria Spellings and Elma Valdez, leaders.
Sophomore Guys @ The Wamsley’s. 804 Woodhaven Dr., HV, 75077. Ian Cook & Kevin King, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ The Serwin’s. 1108 Sweetwater Ln., FM, 75028.
Dottie Cook, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Guys @ The Green’s. 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln., FM, 75028. Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders.
Feel free to contact the CBC office for more information @ 972-355-3343.
Don’t forget: If you don’t have too much homework & such, everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after your group ends until 10PM!

Service Opportunities update:
*Mid-School Tuesday Nights continue THIS WEEK. Check with Charlie for all the details regarding times you need to be there and roles/responsibilities.

*PINE COVE service weekend, Oct. 16-18, 2009. Van leaves at 6PM, and EAT FIRST, also, bring luggage to put on middle school bus! Sign ups ended, and here’s the team: Shelby Bookout, Kelsey McKinney, Wes Green, Megan Anthony, Chase Cox, Matt Hudspith, Brooke Nuorala, Nicole Pazary, Vanessa Price, Joe Thurmond, Carlen Day, Elli Dinkmeyer, Shelby McKinney and Grayson Schweers. If you can’t make it, let Brent know as we have a waiting list!

Other Items You Need to Know About:

Mission 2010, Puerto Penasco, Mexico with Amor, June 19—26, 2010.

Christmas Banquet at CBC: Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at CBC.

Pine Cove Shores No Agenda Weekend, January 15—17, 2010.

Working on a service week at Pine Cove during LISD spring break.

*Watch this space for an announcement regarding the True Love Waits class!

*Don’t forget about our “loose change offering” we make each Sunday! Our goal is $500 by the end of this month. Contact Molly Reed for more information.

*We picked up two new children to sponsor through our student ministry via our sister church in Chambellan, Haiti. They’re names are Guerson & Kerlande!

Weekend Announcements

Hi Parents!

Just as a reminder, we may have to be flexible again this week with location changes as sometimes host homes might have illnesses in the house! We'll let you know via e-mail and FB message if we need to make a last-minute change! Thanks for understanding!

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry
October 4, 2009 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
October 4: Teacher: Brent McKinney,
Topic: OT Stories We Thought We Knew: Miriam (Exodus 15, Numbers 12)

Girl Talk: TODAY, AFTER CLASS, Noon.
Any CBC high school girls that want to be a part of the different generations of ladies at CBC getting to know each other just need to bring a few dollars for lunch today. Contact Shelby Bookout or Kelsey McKinney for more information!

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups, October 7, 2009!
7:00—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls @ The Gelnett’s. 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Senior girls meet until 9PM.
Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Junior/Senior Guys @ The McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Dr., FM, 75028.
Brent McKinney & Peyton Morris, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ The Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077.
Laura Smith, Maria Spellings and Elma Valdez, leaders.
Sophomore Guys @ The Wamsley’s. 804 Woodhaven Dr., HV, 75077. Ian Cook & Kevin King, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ The Serwin’s. 1108 Sweetwater Ln., FM, 75028.
Dottie Cook, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Guys @ The Green’s. 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln., FM, 75028. Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders.
Feel free to contact the CBC office for more information @ 972-355-3343.
Don’t forget: If you don’t have too much homework & such, everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after your group ends until 10PM!
Service Opportunities update:
*Mid-School Tuesday Nights continue THIS WEEK. Check with Charlie for all the details regarding times you need to be there and roles/responsibilities.
*PINE COVE service weekend, Oct. 16-18, 2009. Sign ups ended, and here’s the team: Shelby Bookout, Kelsey McKinney, Wes Green, Megan Anthony, Chase Cox, Matt Hudspith, Brooke Nuorala, Nicole Pazary, Vanessa Price, Joe Thurmond, Elli Dinkmeyer, and Shelby McKinney. If you can’t make it, let Brent know as we have a waiting list!
Other Items You Need to Know About:
*Watch this space for an announcement regarding the Fall 2009 True Love Waits class!
*Don’t forget about our “loose change offering” we make each Sunday! Our goal is $500 by the end of this month. Contact Molly Reed for more information.
*Don’t forget that if you volunteered to write a letter to Jhojan Vargas, the young man we sponsor, please do that and bring it to Sunday School this week! We still have one week!
*We picked up two new children to sponsor through our student ministry via our sister church in Chambellan, Haiti. They’re names are Guerson & Kerlande!

Weekend Announcements for September 27

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
September 27: Teacher: Brent McKinney, Topic:
OT Stories We Thought We Knew: Jacob & Esau (Genesis 25—33)

TODAY, AFTER CLASS, Noon to 1:00PM
The 2nd session of the “Not of This World” photo shoot. You might want to finalize the planning of your signs/props/clothing/etc. Details on the back of this sheet.

Tonight @ CBC: Worship Service/Baptism Celebration, 6:30—8PM.

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups, September 30!
7:00—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls @ The Gelnett’s. 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Senior girls meet until 9PM.
Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Junior/Senior Guys @ The McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Dr., FM, 75028.
Brent McKinney & Peyton Morris, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ The Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077.
Laura Smith, Maria Spellings and Elma Valdez, leaders.
Sophomore Guys @ The Wamsley’s. 804 Woodhaven Dr., HV, 75077. Ian Cook & Kevin King, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ The Serwin’s. 1108 Sweetwater Ln., FM, 75028.
Dottie Cook, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Guys @ The Green’s. 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln., FM, 75028. Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders.
Feel free to contact the CBC office for more information @ 972-355-3343.
Don’t forget: If you don’t have too much homework & such, everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after your group ends until 10PM!

Service Opportunities update:

*Mid-School Tuesday Nights continue THIS WEEK. Check with Charlie for all the details regarding times you need to be there and roles/responsibilities.

*PINE COVE service weekend, Oct. 16-18, 2009. Sign ups ended, and here’s the team: Shelby Bookout, Kelsey McKinney, Wes Green, Megan Anthony, Chase Cox, Matt Hudspith, Brooke Nuorala, Nicole Parazy, Vanessa Price, Joe Thurmond, Elli Dinkmeyer, Shelby McKinney, and Wacey Murley. If you can’t make it, please let Brent know as we have a waiting list!

Other Items You Need to Know About:

*Watch this space for an announcement regarding the Fall 2009 True Love Waits class!

*Don’t forget about our “loose change offering” we make each Sunday! Our goal is $500 by the end of October, and we’re about 20% of the way there.

*Don’t forget that if you volunteered to write a letter to Jhojan Vargas, the young man we sponsor, please do that and bring it to Sunday School this week!

*We picked up two new children to sponsor through our student ministry via our sister church in Chambellan, Haiti. They’re names are Guerson & Kerlande!

Student Ministry “Not-Of-This-World” Photo Shoot, September 20, 2009, after
Sunday School class: Preparation Instructions

1. Choose what you’re going to wear as well as what else you want in the picture. Remember, if you’re on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, the photographer wants to capture something that is uniquely YOU. So, think through the clothes you’re going to wear, accessories you want (musical instruments, hats, sporting equipment, etc.) that say something about who you are and what you’re about!
2. Find a MEDIUM to write on that is NOT LARGER than 22” x 28”. IT CAN BE SMALLER, BUT NOT LARGER. It needs to be a light color that you can write LARGE & DARK ENOUGH for the words to be seen. It can be anything that size: An actual poster board you purchase, a sheet of butcher paper you cut to that size, a paint canvas, a cardboard box you cut out, a piece of plywood—USE YOUR IMAGINATION, and make sure it’s within size limits.
3. Design the sign that will be in the picture with you—EVERYBODY WILL HAVE THEIR SIGN IN THEIR PHOTO! That’s the point! You can choose if you’ll hold it or where you’ll put it in your picture but you will have a sign made BEFORE YOUR PHOTO SHOOT. You can choose from the following words or phrases, AND YOU NEED TO CONTACT BRENT to RESERVE YOUR PHRASE (each person is supposed to have something different than all the rest!) and they’re first come, first served, but ONLY THESE WORDS CAN BE ON YOUR SIGN and they need to be readable—so be choosy with what you want to put around/through/behind the words!
Masterpiece Alien & Stranger Chosen
Reconciled Redeemed Ransomed
Forgiven Justified Set Apart
Transformed Not Conformed Regenerated
Free From The Law Washed Hidden with Christ
Sealed Perfected for All Time Accepted
Born Again New Creation Not of This World
Child of God Prince Princess
Co-Heir Citizen of Heaven Royal Priesthood
Made Complete In Christ Temple of the Holy Spirit
Child of the King A Work in Progress Waiting for My King
Not Condemned Living Abundantly At Peace with God
Any other signage choices MUST BE APPROVED BY BRENT beforehand!

4. Contact Brent and let him know for sure if you’re going to take part ASAP. Photo slots will be given in the order they are received either by text message or Facebook or e-mail to Brent@crossroadsbible.org.
5. If you have any questions, contact Brent ASAP!

Weekend Announcements

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry
September 20, 2009 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
September 20: Teacher: Brent McKinney, Topic: OT Stories We Thought We Knew: Isaac/Rebekah. Everybody’s invited to go to Stephen & Julie Drew’s house (3313 Langley Court, FM, 75028) right after Sunday School this afternoon. Grab some lunch first!

We need 4-6 students who’ve been on a CBC mission trip who would like to be interviewed on video about what they learned about themselves and God on their trip. Contact Brent and let him know you’re interested…they’d like it for the Missions Conference next January and will begin filming in the next few weeks.

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups, September 23!
7:00—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls @ The Gelnett’s. 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077. Senior girls meet until 9PM.
Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Junior/Senior Guys @ The McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Dr., FM, 75028.
Brent McKinney & Peyton Morris, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ The Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077.
Laura Smith, Maria Spellings and Elma Valdez, leaders.
Sophomore Guys @ The Wamsley’s. 804 Woodhaven Dr., HV, 75077. Ian Cook & Kevin King, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ The Serwin’s. 1108 Sweetwater Ln., FM, 75028.
Dottie Cook, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Guys @ The Green’s. 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln., FM, 75028. Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders.
Feel free to contact the CBC office for more information @ 972-355-3343.
Don’t forget: If you don’t have too much homework & such, everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after your group ends until 10PM!

The 2nd session of the “Not of This World” photo shoot will take place NEXT WEEKEND (originally scheduled for Sept. 20, but our photographer is out of the country) September 27, 2009, immediately following class. You might want to begin now planning your signs/props/clothing/etc. Details on the back of this sheet.

Service Opportunities update:
*Mid-School Tuesday Nights continue THIS WEEK. Check with Charlie for all the details regarding times you need to be there and roles/responsibilities.

*PINE COVE service weekend, Oct. 16-18, 2009. Sign ups begin today, with seniors having priority & working our way down the list. Text message Brent (972-322-3675) to sign up.
Seniors have until 11:59PM September 20 to reserve their spot, then we’ll go to everybody else who signed up in the order they texted. We’ll let you know for sure next weekend (we already have a waiting list, so we’re just letting the seniors know of their deadline).

Other Items You Need to Know About:

*Next Baptism Service: Has been moved to September 27 as part of the evening worship service that day. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.

*Watch this space for an announcement regarding the Fall 2009 True Love Waits class!

*Don’t forget about our “loose change offering” we make each Sunday! Our goal is $500 by the end of October, and we’re about 20% of the way there.

*Don’t forget that if you volunteered to write a letter to Jhojan Vargas, the young man we sponsor, please do that and bring it to Sunday School this week!

*We picked up two new children to sponsor through our student ministry via our sister church in Chambellan, Haiti. They’re names are Guerson & Kerlande!

Student Ministry “Not-Of-This-World” Photo Shoot, September 20, 2009, after
Sunday School class: Preparation Instructions

1. Choose what you’re going to wear as well as what else you want in the picture. Remember, if you’re on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, the photographer wants to capture something that is uniquely YOU. So, think through the clothes you’re going to wear, accessories you want (musical instruments, hats, sporting equipment, etc.) that say something about who you are and what you’re about!
2. Find a MEDIUM to write on that is NOT LARGER than 22” x 28”. IT CAN BE SMALLER, BUT NOT LARGER. It needs to be a light color that you can write LARGE & DARK ENOUGH for the words to be seen. It can be anything that size: An actual poster board you purchase, a sheet of butcher paper you cut to that size, a paint canvas, a cardboard box you cut out, a piece of plywood—USE YOUR IMAGINATION, and make sure it’s within size limits.
3. Design the sign that will be in the picture with you—EVERYBODY WILL HAVE THEIR SIGN IN THEIR PHOTO! That’s the point! You can choose if you’ll hold it or where you’ll put it in your picture but you will have a sign made BEFORE YOUR PHOTO SHOOT. You can choose from the following words or phrases, AND YOU NEED TO CONTACT BRENT to RESERVE YOUR PHRASE (each person is supposed to have something different than all the rest!) and they’re first come, first served, but ONLY THESE WORDS CAN BE ON YOUR SIGN and they need to be readable—so be choosy with what you want to put around/through/behind the words!
Masterpiece Alien & Stranger Chosen
Reconciled Redeemed Ransomed
Forgiven Justified Set Apart
Transformed Not Conformed Regenerated
Free From The Law Washed Hidden with Christ
Sealed Perfected for All Time Accepted
Born Again New Creation Not of This World
Child of God Prince Princess
Co-Heir Citizen of Heaven Royal Priesthood
Made Complete In Christ Temple of the Holy Spirit
Child of the King A Work in Progress Waiting for My King
Not Condemned Living Abundantly At Peace with God
Any other signage choices MUST BE APPROVED BY BRENT beforehand!

4. Contact Brent and let him know for sure if you’re going to take part ASAP. Photo slots will be given in the order they are received either by text message or Facebook or e-mail to Brent@crossroadsbible.org.
5. If you have any questions, contact Brent ASAP!

Weekend Announcements

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry
September 13, 2009 Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
September 13: Teacher: Brent McKinney, Topic: OT Stories We Thought We Knew: Abram/Lot.
No formal after SS hang-out this week, but we’re looking for ideas for NEXT Sunday, September 20, so let Brent know if you’re interested.

Girl Talk meets so that all generations of women at CBC can get to know each other in a social setting. All high school girls are invited to attend the first meeting of the year, upstairs in room 203A, right after class.

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups, September 16!
7:00—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls @ The Gelnett’s. 2619 Beirstadt, HV, 75077.
Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Junior/Senior Guys @ The McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Dr., FM, 75028.
Brent McKinney & Peyton Morris, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ The Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077.
Laura Smith, Maria Spellings and Elma Valdez, leaders.
Sophomore Guys @ The Wamsley’s. 804 Woodhaven Dr., HV, 75077. Ian Cook & Kevin King, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ The Serwin’s. 1108 Sweetwater Ln., FM, 75028.
Dottie Cook, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Guys @ The Green’s. 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln., FM, 75028. Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders.
Feel free to contact the CBC office for more information @ 972-355-3343.
Don’t forget: If you don’t have too much homework & such, everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after your group ends until 10PM!

Service Opportunities update:
*Mid-School Tuesday Nights continue THIS WEEK. Check with Charlie for all the details regarding times you need to be there and roles/responsibilities.
*PINE COVE service weekend, Oct. 16-18, 2009. Sign ups begin today, with seniors having priority & working our way down the list. Text message Brent (972-322-3675) to sign up.

SCHEDULE CHANGE!!!!
Our photographer for the 2nd session of the “Not of This World” photo shoot (for those that couldn’t be there or want to re-take their photo for any reason) has to be in London for a photo shoot that weekend. Tracy has scheduled the 2nd session for September 27, 2009, immediately following class. You might want to begin now planning your signs/props/clothing/etc. Details on the back of this sheet.

*Next Baptism Service: Has been moved to September 27 as part of the evening worship service that day. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.
*Watch this space for an announcement regarding the Fall 2009 True Love Waits class!
*Don’t forget about our “loose change offering” we make each Sunday! Our goal is $500 by the end of October, and we’re about 20% of the way there.
*Don’t forget that if you volunteered to write a letter to Jhojan Vargas, the young man we sponsor, please do that and bring it to Sunday School this week!


Student Ministry “Not-Of-This-World” Photo Shoot
September 20, 2009, after Sunday School class
Preparation Instructions

1. Choose what you’re going to wear as well as what else you want in the picture. Remember, if you’re on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, the photographer wants to capture something that is uniquely YOU. So, think through the clothes you’re going to wear, accessories you want (musical instruments, hats, sporting equipment, etc.) that say something about who you are and what you’re about!
2. Find a MEDIUM to write on that is NOT LARGER than 22” x 28”. IT CAN BE SMALLER, BUT NOT LARGER. It needs to be a light color that you can write LARGE & DARK ENOUGH for the words to be seen. It can be anything that size: An actual poster board you purchase, a sheet of butcher paper you cut to that size, a paint canvas, a cardboard box you cut out, a piece of plywood—USE YOUR IMAGINATION, and make sure it’s within size limits.
3. Design the sign that will be in the picture with you—EVERYBODY WILL HAVE THEIR SIGN IN THEIR PHOTO! That’s the point! You can choose if you’ll hold it or where you’ll put it in your picture but you will have a sign made BEFORE YOUR PHOTO SHOOT. You can choose from the following words or phrases, AND YOU NEED TO CONTACT BRENT to RESERVE YOUR PHRASE (each person is supposed to have something different than all the rest!) and they’re first come, first served, but ONLY THESE WORDS CAN BE ON YOUR SIGN and they need to be readable—so be choosy with what you want to put around/through/behind the words!
Masterpiece Alien & Stranger Chosen
Reconciled Redeemed Ransomed
Forgiven Justified Set Apart
Transformed Not Conformed Regenerated
Free From The Law Washed Hidden with Christ
Sealed Perfected for All Time Accepted
Born Again New Creation Not of This World
Child of God Prince Princess
Co-Heir Citizen of Heaven Royal Priesthood
Made Complete In Christ Temple of the Holy Spirit
Child of the King A Work in Progress Waiting for My King
Not Condemned Living Abundantly At Peace with God
Any other signage choices MUST BE APPROVED BY BRENT beforehand!

4. Contact Brent and let him know for sure if you’re going to take part ASAP. Photo slots will be given in the order they are received either by text message or Facebook or e-mail to Brent@crossroadsbible.org.
5. If you have any questions, contact Brent ASAP!

Weekend Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
September 6: Teacher: Brent McKinney, Topic: OT Stories We Thought We Knew: Noah.
No formal after SS hang-out this week, please enjoy the holiday weekend with family and friends...We’re looking for ideas for September 13, so let Brent know if you’re interested.

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups, September 9!
7:00—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls @ Lisa Loniewsky’s. 2405 Magnolia Leaf Lane, FM, 75022.
Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Junior/Senior Guys @ The McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Dr., FM, 75028.
Brent McKinney & Peyton Morris, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ The Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077.
Laura Smith, Maria Spellings and Elma Valdez, leaders.
Sophomore Guys @ The Wamsley’s. 804 Woodhaven Dr., HV, 75077. Ian Cook & Kevin King, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ The Serwin’s. 1108 Sweetwater Ln., FM, 75028.
Dottie Cook, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Guys @ The Green’s. 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln., FM, 75028. Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders.
Feel free to contact the CBC office for more information @ 972-355-3343.
Don’t forget: If you don’t have too much homework & such, everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after your group ends until 10PM!

Tuesday Night Discipleship servant team update:
Mid-School Tuesday Nights continue THIS WEEK. Check with Charlie for all the details regarding times you need to be there and roles/responsibilities.

Didn’t get to take part in the “Not of This World” photo shoot or want to
re-take your photo for any reason? Tracy has scheduled a 2nd session on September 20, 2009, immediately following class. You might want to begin now planning your signs/props/clothing/etc. Details on the back of this sheet.

*Next Baptism Service: Has been moved to September 27 as part of the evening worship service that day. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.
*Watch this space for an announcement regarding the Fall 2009 True Love Waits class!
*Don’t forget about our “loose change offering” we make each Sunday! Our goal is $500 by the end of October, and we’re about 20% of the way there.
*Don’t forget that if you volunteered to write a letter to Jhojan Vargas, the young man we sponsor, please do that and bring it to Sunday School this week!

Weekend Announcements

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
August 30, 2009: Teacher: Brent McKinney, Topic: Student Ministry Expectations, Part 3.

No formal after SS hang-out this week...however a couple of things are going on that might interest you. First, at 5PM at Trietsh UMC church, our good friends Lost and Found are playing in concert, FOR FREE and the community is invited! At 6:30PM, here at CBC, Rebecca Heinricks has a FREE concert followed by homemade ice cream get-together!

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups, September 2!
7:00—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls @ The Gelnett’s. 2619 Bierstadt, HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Junior/Senior Guys @ The McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Dr., FM, 75028.
Brent McKinney & Peyton Morris, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ The Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077.
Laura Smith, Maria Spellings and Elma Valdez, leaders.
Sophomore Guys @ The Wamsley’s. 804 Woodhaven Dr., HV, 75077. Ian Cook & Kevin King, leaders.
Freshman Girls @ The Serwin’s. 1108 Sweetwater Ln., FM, 75028.
Dottie Cook, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Guys @ The Green’s. 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln., FM, 75028. Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders.
Feel free to contact the CBC office for more information @ 972-355-3343.
Don’t forget: If you don’t have too much homework & such, everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after your group ends until 10PM!

Tuesday Night Discipleship servant team update:
Mid-School Tuesday Nights kick-off THIS WEEK. Check with Charlie for all the details regarding times you need to be there and roles/responsibilities.

Didn’t get to take part in the “Not of This World” photo shoot or want to
re-take your photo for any reason? Tracy has scheduled a 2nd session on September 20, 2009, immediately following class. You might want to begin now planning your signs/props/clothing/etc. Details on the back of this sheet.

Next Baptism Service: Has been moved to September 27 as part of the evening worship service that day. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.

Watch this space for an announcement regarding the Fall 2009 True Love Waits class!

Student Ministry “Not-Of-This-World” Photo Shoot
September 20, 2009, after Sunday School class
Preparation Instructions

1. Choose what you’re going to wear as well as what else you want in the picture. Remember, if you’re on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, the photographer wants to capture something that is uniquely YOU. So, think through the clothes you’re going to wear, accessories you want (musical instruments, hats, sporting equipment, etc.) that say something about who you are and what you’re about!

2. Find a MEDIUM to write on that is NOT LARGER than 22” x 28”. IT CAN BE SMALLER, BUT NOT LARGER. It needs to be a light color that you can write LARGE & DARK ENOUGH for the words to be seen. It can be anything that size: An actual poster board you purchase, a sheet of butcher paper you cut to that size, a paint canvas, a cardboard box you cut out, a piece of plywood—USE YOUR IMAGINATION, and make sure it’s within size limits.

3. Design the sign that will be in the picture with you—EVERYBODY WILL HAVE THEIR SIGN IN THEIR PHOTO! That’s the point! You can choose if you’ll hold it or where you’ll put it in your picture but you will have a sign made BEFORE YOUR PHOTO SHOOT. You can choose from the following words or phrases, AND YOU NEED TO CONTACT BRENT to RESERVE YOUR PHRASE (each person is supposed to have something different than all the rest!) and they’re first come, first served, but ONLY THESE WORDS CAN BE ON YOUR SIGN and they need to be readable—so be choosy with what you want to put around/through/behind the words!

Masterpiece Alien & Stranger Chosen
Reconciled Redeemed Ransomed
Forgiven Justified Set Apart
Transformed Not Conformed Regenerated
Free From The Law Washed Hidden with Christ
Sealed Perfected for All Time Accepted
Born Again New Creation Not of This World
Child of God Prince Princess
Co-Heir Citizen of Heaven Royal Priesthood
Made Complete In Christ Temple of the Holy Spirit
Child of the King A Work in Progress Waiting for My King
Not Condemned Living Abundantly At Peace with God
Any other signage choices MUST BE APPROVED BY BRENT beforehand!

4. Contact Brent and let him know for sure if you’re going to take part ASAP. Photo slots will be given in the order they are received either by text message or Facebook or e-mail to Brent@crossroadsbible.org.
5. If you have any questions, contact Brent ASAP!

Announcements for this weekend

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
August 23 & 30, 2009: Teacher: Brent McKinney, Topic: Student Ministry Expectations, Part 2.
After Sunday School hang-out at Dillon Harp’s. FOOD, swimming, Wii, pool/foosball/ping pong, etc. Bring your swimsuit, and directions will be given after class.

Special thanks to Tracy, the parents and students who made our “Not of This World” photo shoot so much fun last Sunday afternoon!
There will be a make-up date if you didn’t like your photo or couldn’t be there or just changed your mind! We’ll announce that make-up date next week.

Wednesday Night High School Small Groups, August 26!
7:00—8:30PM in the following area homes:
Junior/Senior Girls @ The Gelnett’s. 2619 Bierstadt, HV, 75077. Sharon Gelnett & Lisa Loniewsky, leaders.
Junior/Senior Guys @ The McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Dr., FM, 75028. Brent McKinney & Peyton Morris, leaders.
Sophomore Girls @ The Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct., Double Oak, 75077. Laura Smith, Maria Spellings and Elma Valdez, leaders.
Sophomore Guys @ The Wamsley’s. 804 Woodhaven Dr., HV, 75077. Ian Cook, leader.
Freshman Girls @ The Serwin’s. 1108 Sweetwater Ln., FM, 75028. Dottie Cook, Sue Green and Faith Oldenburg, leaders.
Freshman Guys @ The Green’s. 2201 Hazy Meadows Ln., FM, 75028. Sean Green and Matt Haase, leaders.
Feel free to contact the CBC office for more information @ 972-355-3343.

Tuesday Night Discipleship servant team update:
OVERNIGHT TRAINING MEETING @ CBC, FRIDAY, AUGUST 28. Contact Charlie.Ridenour@Crossroadsbible.org for full details.

CBC Student Ministry still needs someone to assist Ian in leading the sophomore guys’ Wednesday night small group. If you can help, or know of someone you think might be interested, please contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org ASAP!

Next Baptism Service: Has been moved to September 27 as part of the evening worship service that day. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.

August 9 Announcements & Special Photo Shoot Update

Thinking about serving Tuesday Night Discipleship in the Fall?
If so, please make plans to attend an information session regarding expectations, roles, dates for training sessions, etc., at 10:20AM on Sunday, August 9, in the Dungeon.

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
August 9, 2009: Teachers, Dave & Cheri Hudspith. Topic: CBC Africa Mission.
No formal post-SS hang out August 9.

CBC STUDENT MINISTRY GIRLS’ NIGHT:
Wednesday Night, August 12, 2009. 7:00—9:00PM in the Dungeon
Mrs. Gelnett and Lisa Loniewsky will be hosting ALL CBC GIRLS in 6th-12th grade to hang out and get to know each other! There will be games, music, and all sorts of girly carrying-on, so bring a CD of your favorite music, some make-up/nail polish/etc., snacks and be ready to have a great night with the girls!

Student Ministry “Not of This World” Photo Shoot, August 16, after class.
CHECK OUT THE BACK OF THIS SHEET FOR INSTRUCTIONS!!!
Anybody in our student ministry who wants to help us populate our art gallery can have their photo taken as if you’d be on a “Rolling Stone” magazine cover. Tracy will be taking professional shots so we can decorate our “Inside-Out” gallery. It won’t take but about 5 minutes for each person, so come prepared to have fun being the center of attention and watch others be the center of attention!

Wednesday Night High School Small Group Kick-Off: August 19!
Begins at 7—8:30PM in the Dungeon for all high schoolers!
August 26, in home small groups begin in homes for Fall semester.
If you’d like groups to meet in your home, e-mail Brent@crossroadsbible.org.

CBC Student Ministry needs servants to assist in the following areas: Need assistant leaders for the sophomore guys Wednesday night study, the junior/senior guys Wednesday night study, assistant leaders (preferably a married couple) for the 10:45AM college ministry Sunday School class, and assistant leaders (again, a married couple preferred) for the college Wednesday night in-home study. If you can help, or know of someone you think might be interested, please contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org ASAP!

Next Baptism Service: Has been moved back to August 30 as part of the evening worship service that day. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.



Student Ministry “Not-Of-This-World” Photo Shoot
August 16, 2009, after Sunday School class
Preparation Instructions

1. Choose what you’re going to wear as well as what else you want in the picture. Remember, if you’re on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, the photographer wants to capture something that is uniquely YOU. So, think through the clothes you’re going to wear, accessories you want (musical instruments, hats, sporting equipment, etc.) that say something about who you are and what you’re about!

2. Find a MEDIUM to write on that is 22” x 28”—standard poster board size. It needs to be a light color that you can write on so it can be seen. It can be anything that size: An actual poster board you purchase, a sheet of butcher paper you cut to that size, a paint canvas, a cardboard box you cut out, a piece of plywood—USE YOUR IMAGINATION, and make sure it’s 22” x 28”

3. Design the sign that will be in the picture with you—EVERYBODY WILL HAVE THEIR SIGN IN THEIR PHOTO! That’s the point! You can choose if you’ll hold it or where you’ll put it in your picture but you will have a sign made BEFORE YOUR PHOTO SHOOT. You can choose from the following words or phrases, but ONLY THESE WORDS CAN BE ON YOUR SIGN and they need to be readable—so be choosy with what you want to put around/through/behind the words!

Masterpiece Alien & Stranger Chosen
Reconciled Redeemed Ransomed
Forgiven Justified Set Apart
Transformed Not Conformed Regenerated
Free From The Law Washed Hidden with Christ
Sealed Perfected for All Time Accepted
Born Again New Creation Not of This World
Child of God Prince Princess
Co-Heir Citizen of Heaven Royal Priesthood
Made Complete In Christ Temple of the Holy Spirit
Child of the King A Work in Progress Waiting for My King
Not Condemned Living Abundantly At Peace with God

Any other signage choices MUST BE APPROVED BY BRENT beforehand!

4. Contact Brent and let him know for sure if you’re going to take part ASAP. Photo slots will be given in the order they are received either by text message or Facebook or e-mail to Brent@crossroadsbible.org.

5. If you have any questions, contact Brent ASAP!

Announcements for July 26--August 2, 2009

H.S. Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
July 26, 2009: Teacher, Brent McKinney, Topic: Jehu & Elisha, 2 Kings 9—13.
August 2, 2009: Teacher, Charlie Ridenour. Topic: Isaac & Ishmael.
August 9, 2009: Teachers, Dave & Cheri Hudspith. Topic: CBC Africa Mission.
No post SS hang out July 26! You’ve been serving & hanging out all week! Take a break! August 2: Pool Party, 5PM—9PM at Rachel Wilson’s house. 804 North Shore Drive in Highland Village, 75077. Guys bring snacks, girls bring sodas. Eat dinner before you come or bring your own! August 9: No formal hang out..

Student Ministry “Not of This World” Photo Shoot, August 16, after class.
Anybody in our student ministry who wants to help us populate our art gallery will be given a poster board to design on Aug. 9 as well as encouraged to dress in a way that says something about who you are…as if you’d be on a “Rolling Stone” magazine cover. Tracy will be taking professional shots so we can decorate our “Inside-Out” gallery. It won’t take but about 5 minutes for each person, so come prepared to have fun being the center of attention and watch others be the center of attention!

Summer Wednesday Nights at Crossroads!
Begins at 6:30—8PM in the Dungeon for all high schoolers!
July 29: Charlie Ridenour will lead the discussion. We’ll wrap up the class on August 5 with a review. We’ll take a break on August 12 (no meeting) and we’ll resume on August 19 with a “meet your small group leader” night at CBC. August 26, in home small groups begin in homes for Fall semester. If you’d like groups to meet in your home, e-mail Brent@crossroadsbible.org.

Thinking about serving Tuesday Night Discipleship in the Fall?
If so, please make plans to attend an information session regarding expectations, roles, dates for training sessions, etc., at 10:20AM on Sunday, August 9, in the Dungeon.

CBC Student Ministry needs servants to assist in the following areas: Need assistant leaders for the sophomore guys Wednesday night study, the junior/senior guys Wednesday night study, assistant leaders (preferably a married couple) for the 10:45AM college ministry Sunday School class, and assistant leaders (again, a married couple preferred) for the college Wednesday night in-home study. If you can help, or know of someone you think might be interested, please contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org ASAP!

Next Baptism Service: August 30 as part of the evening worship service that day. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.

Sunday Announcements for July 12

High School Sunday School Today, July 12, 2009.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
We’ll be continuing our study on the life of Elijah—and passing his ministry on to Elisha in 2 Kings 1 &2.

The next post-Sunday School hangout is TODAY, July 12
Bring your swimsuit to change into after class, and guys bring a soda and girls bring a snack!!!

…with swimming and lunch at Ian & Dottie Cook’s (520 Oak Ridge Trail, Copper Canyon, 75077—leave CBC and go left on Chinn Chapel. Go 1.5 miles and turn left on Woodland Dr. Go 0.4 miles and turn right on W. Woodglen Drive. Go 0.2 miles and turn left onto Oakridge Trail). Other dates for hanging out after Sunday School class are, July 19 (TBA), and August 2 & 16 (TBA).

Summer Wednesday Nights at Crossroads!
Begins at 6:30—8PM in the Dungeon for all high schoolers!
July 15, 22 & 29: “Explore” training in evangelism for students. Led by Bill Lee, and this class will give you the confidence you need to tell friends about Christ. There is a cost for the workbooks ($20, which includes two books—one to go through with a friend) but if you can’t afford it, just pay what you can, and if that’s $0, then so be it!

August 5: review of “Explore” August 12: Break (no meeting). August 19: Meet your small group leader night at CBC. August 26, in home small groups begin for Fall semester.

We’ll do our best to communicate via Facebook and e-mail if there will be a gathering after the summer Wednesday studies to hang out or see a movie or pool party or whatever, with times/locations/costs (if any), etc.

CBC ART SHOW: JULY 19 & 26, IN THE CBC LOBBY
Any artist can display their painting, photography, sculptures, metal work, wood work, jewelry, framed poetry, etc. these two Sundays. Contact John.Newton@crossroadsbible.org to enter the show as well as get all the details regarding set-up, storage and take-down.

Next Baptism Service: September 6 as part of the evening worship service that day. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.

Sunday, June 28 Announcements

Today, after Sunday School: cleaning of the coolers! If you can stick around for about an hour after class, we’ll provide pizza if you can help out as we clean the kitchen/first-aid/coolers we used in Mississippi!

TONIGHT, 6:30—8PM in the CBC Auditorium:
TEAM MISSISSIPPI and other mission groups will be reporting to our congregation how the trips fared, from 6:30—8PM in the CBC Auditorium. Please make plans to be there, and make sure to tell your supporters so they can make arrangements, too!

High School Sunday School Today, June 28, 2009.
10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
Hanging out after the mission service tonight: Everybody is welcome to hang out at the Dinkmeyer’s house (see Elli or Blaire for directions) and the girls are all invited to sleepover that night as well! We’ll give you more details each week, but we have fellowship opportunities for after Sunday School classes, July 12 & 19 (TBA), and August 2 & 16 (TBA).

Summer Wednesday Nights at Crossroads!
Begins at 6:30—8PM in the Dungeon for all high schoolers!
July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: “Explore” training in evangelism for students. Led by Bill Lee, and this class will give you the confidence you need to tell friends about Christ. There is a cost for the workbooks ($20, which includes two books—one to go through with a friend) but if you can’t afford it, just pay what you can, and if that’s $0, then so be it!
August 5: review of “Explore”
August 12: Break (no meeting). August 19: Meet your small group leader night at CBC.
August 26, in home small groups begin for Fall semester.
We’ll do our best to communicate via Facebook and e-mail if there will be a gathering after the summer Wednesday studies to hang out or see a movie or pool party or whatever, with times/locations/costs (if any), etc.

Next Baptism Service: August 30. Contact Sherry@crossroadsbible.org for further info.

Team Mississippi Information

I. Background.

Student missions at Crossroads has been a staple of the discipleship process since CBC has had a student ministry. We’ve been to the Navajo/Hopi nations, Holland, Haiti, Mississippi (serving a CBC-inspired church plant) and, of course, Juarez.

This year we intended to go to Juarez but after genuine concerns regarding health and safety, we began to look for alternatives. The one we found that fit our goals/objectives is serving the remaining victims of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina.

We’ll be working with the Waveland Citizens Fund, and you can check their website (www.reliefvolunteers.com) for full details.

II. Travel Information.

We’ll depart the Crossroads south parking lot at 6AM on Sunday, June 14. This means you’ll need to eat breakfast first, and be ON-SITE around 5:15AM. This will allow for final payments, packing, loading, etc. On June 14, we will stop for lunch and dinner and hopefully arrive at the camp (you can get photos of the camp on their website) at 6PM. We’ll set up camp, have our orientation session led by our guides, spend time in prayer and have a devotional, then get to bed.

We plan on returning Saturday, June 20, to the CBC south parking lot at approximately 7PM.

III. Cost.

The cost is $100 per student. Fundraising packets with full explanations were mailed out two weeks ago, and you can contact Brent for a copy if you haven’t already.

Many of you need to know that 75% of this trip is being underwritten by Crossroads Bible Church as we established a fund designed specifically to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. This fund was never fully used, and these previously designated gifts are being used for this trip.

IV. What to Bring.

Bible. Journal/pen.
Flashlight.
Work boots (please plan on wearing work boots while working).
Nail belt (similar to what we use in Juarez) and work gloves.
Jeans/t-shirts for 5 full days of work (no shorts, no exceptions).
Sleepwear and adequate socks/undergarments for humid climate.
One pair of clothes to relax at camp in (shorts & t-shirt, etc.)
Swimsuit. (we may have the opportunity to hit the beach during early evening; we may not)
Towel.
Pillow/bedding (i.e., sleeping bag…they provide bunk beds).
Mosquito spray/sunscreen/sunglasses/caps (to protect sunburned heads)
Toiletries.
Government issued photo I.D. (school ID, driver’s license, etc.—if you don’t have one, it isn’t mandatory, but highly recommended)
Insulated water bottle.

Please remember that you will be working in an extremely humid coastal environment for 8 hours per day. Make sure to factor lots of sweating! And, this is uniquely different than the arid climate of Juarez where you might sweat all day in the 100 degree heat but it would simply evaporate off. It isn’t necessarily uncommon to experience 90 degrees and 80% humidity, so keep that in mind.

V. Paperwork.

The only paperwork required on this trip is the “Authorization for Medical Treatment of a Minor Child” and the “Emergency Contact” sheet. These forms are available from the receptionist at CBC and WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL to our mailing list.

Note: The “Authorization” form MUST BE NOTARIZED! If we don’t have it in hand when we leave, you cannot go. However, this will only have to be done once for your child’s high school tenure as we keep them on file. To ensure we have yours on file, please e-mail Sherry@crossroadsbible.org and ask.

You only need to fill out another “emergency” form if: The contact information you gave us originally has changed since you submitted it. OR if your health insurance has changed since submission. THIS FORM MUST HAVE A COPY OF YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE CARD.

VI. Spending Money.

The spending money you will need: Two meals on Sunday, June 14. Souvenir money for the afternoon of Wednesday, June 17 (we may possibly sightsee in New Orleans, however that is not firm at this time), and two possible road meals on Saturday, June 20. (It is possible we may not stop for dinner that evening if we have a chance to be back at CBC near dinner time)

Any other money will be at your discretion. Also, adults will NOT hold spending money for teenagers.

VII. Electronics/Phones.

We recommend that Mp3 players remain at home. They cannot be used while working and we cannot guarantee their safety at the campsite. Any other electronics, such as video game systems, personal DVD players, etc., should remain at home. Additionally, re-charging of such items would be subject to extremely limited at the campsite. Finally, they detract from the building of relationships.

We do recommend that students have their mobile phones. However, their usage will be limited to certain periods of the day (for 30 minutes after wake up and 30 minutes before lights-out). It is expected that students will have their mobile phones turned completely off during work hours (8AM to 5PM daily) as well as during meetings and meals. We will have half an hour each night reserved for them if they’d like to call home, but we recommend that calls to friends be kept to 3 minutes or less and only during that time frame. Finally, remember that in coastal areas mobile phone reception is spotty at best.

VIII. Work Teams.

In the past, we’ve established teams before we left CBC. This year, due to the nature of the work, teams could be changing daily based on work to be done and skill/strength levels for each job. Please expect to make new friends on this trip and prepare to be flexible each morning as we assign teams to tasks.

There will be an orientation session the evening of June 14 in which Relief Volunteers will instruct us on procedures, etc.

It is expected that everyone will serve in the kitchen during the set up/clean up for each meal as assigned by the kitchen crew parents.

It is also expected that each person make a mix-CD of the music they’d like to listen to while driving. We will be spending up to 2 hours in vans daily (in addition to the drives from/to Texas) and unless you want to listen to the music Ian Cook chooses, well, just burn a CD so we don’t have to go there.

IX. Diet/Rest.

It is expected that each member will eat every meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner), as well as the provided snacks in-between. It will be a physically taking week and our cooks have designed a series of meals that appeal to teens and ensure plenty of protein and carbohydrates.

Also, a minimum of one gallon of water, in addition to the provided sports drinks, should be consumed each day.

Finally, bed times/lights out will be strictly enforced. Rest is vital to the trip’s success, as well as driver safety the night before we return home.

X. Questions/Comments.

Contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org for any questions or comments you may have.

Announcements for Sunday, June 7 PROMOTION SUNDAY!!!

TODAY IS PROMOTION SUNDAY!!!!
High School Sunday School, 10:45—11:50AM, in the Dungeon
Come join us as we welcome the members of the CBC Class of 2013 to our group as well as challenge the CBC Seniors 2010! We’ll be surveying 1 Timothy (yes, all of it) if you want to read ahead. Then…

Senior Graduation Celebration: 2—4PM in the CBC Auditorium! Come check out the yearly slide-show and celebrate with the CBC Senior Class of 2009!
Then…

1st “New Schedule” Fellowship! 6—9PM, Pool Party at Lauren & Carley Baker’s house!
Just come to 3404 Brightstone in FM (75028) and we’ll provide the hamburgers and hot dogs, and the guys need to bring 2-liter soft drink and the girls should bring a bag of chips or unhealthy snack. Of course, you’ll need your swimsuit and towel, too.
Then, you’ll need to know…

THERE WILL NOT BE HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL NEXT SUNDAY AS WE’LL BE IN MISSISSIPPI, and we’ll resume at 10:45AM on June 21!

Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort, 2009: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi!
We’ll be leaving the CBC south parking lot at 6AM on June 14, working all week, and returning at 7PM to CBC on June 20. We’ll be serving the citizens of Mississippi who still have need due to the damage from 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, partnering with www.reliefvolunteers.com.

Cost: $100/student, due NO LATER than 5:30AM, June 14. Those on the waiting list should get a final word no later than noon on Monday...but be flexible! The information packet will be e-mailed on Friday afternoon no later than 5PM and if you didn’t get one, you can pick one up in Sunday School. Contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org for more info.

Wednesday Night Small Groups have “formally” ended for the school year. However, check with your group leaders for “informal” get-togethers like movies, Ultimate Frisbee, etc. Summer Wednesday Nights this summer will begin on June 24 @ CBC.

If you are in the Class of 2010, or the parent of a new senior, it’s traditionally been those parents who help with set-up and clean up for the graduation celebration. If you are able to help out from 2-4PM (a half hour before and/or after as well), please contact Joy Drew at drewzoo@verizon.net!

Announcements for May 17

HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL, May 17! 6:29—7:36PM, Dungeon
Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, Teaching.
May 17 topic: 2 Timothy 3: 1—4: 8 & finishing strong.
May 24 topic: Church/Rapture/Tribulation/Reign/Eternity.

Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort, 2009: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi!
We have found a mission opportunity serving those left homeless in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina. Many volunteers are still needed as those displaced still have work that needs to be done on their homes, and you can get more information on our partnering organization at www.reliefvolunteers.com.
Trip dates: June 14—20, 2009. Cost: $100/student. Sign ups END TONIGHT! We do need adults to serve. Contact Brent@crossroadsbible.org for more information or to get a sign up sheet.

Fundraising/Support Letter information available beginning Wednesday night after communion. If you can’t be there, simply e-mail Brent on Thursday for the information to begin mailing out letters.

Wednesday Night Bible Studies, May 20.
Year-End Commuion Meeting! 7:00—8:30PM in the Dungeon.
All small groups will meet Wednesday night, please bring your dinner as well as spend Tuesday in preparing/confession so as to focus on Christ and celebrate the Supper on Wednesday night.

Check with your group leaders to see if your group is having a year-end get-together on 5/27!
May 27: Jr./Sr. Guys/Girls Part II! 7:00—8:30PM in the Dungeon.
Summer Wednesday nights will resume on June 24, 2009.

*Reminder: It was announced that the 5PM service and 6:30PM Sunday School hours were being moved to the morning. The high school Sunday School class will begin meeting during the 10:45AM service in the Dungeon beginning on June 7 (promotion Sunday)!
*14 Days Until Senior Speeches: Meeting on 5/24 after SS for preparation details.
*Servant Team Appreciation Party/Ministry Review sleepover will be on May 22. (see Charlie for full details)

We Have A Trip!!!

After making the decision not to go to Juarez this summer, we’ve been actively looking at alternatives for our students to serve. We’re excited to be a part of Katrina relief efforts that continue in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. You can check out the organization we’ll be partnering with here: http://www.reliefvolunteers.com.

Yes. That Hurricane Katrina. The one in 2005. Many within an hour’s drive of where we’ll be staying still have needs…and at this point, it’s often the “poorest of the poor” who need the help.

Interestingly, back in 2005, Crossroads had the opportunity to serve many of those fleeing the destruction and raised money to help out during that crisis. Our deacons have wrestled with what to do with the remaining funds that were given to that cause, and now some of those funds will give support to this trip!

So, here’s what you’ll need to know for now:

First, the trip will leave CBC on Sunday morning, June 14, 2009. We will return the early evening of Saturday, June 20, 2009. The cost per student will be $100, and we will begin sending out support letters on May 18. The cost per adult is $0. However, if you’re interested in making a donation of any amount, it would be appreciated.

Second, we do need adults to serve our students. We’ll need help with the kitchen, with driving, with construction/labor instruction, with first-aid, with organizing, etc. Simply respond to this message to sign up!

Third, we’ll begin sign ups immediately. Either today or tomorrow you will get an e-mail or message with a sign up form on it. The sign up period will end on May 17. Since they are two distinctly different trips, those that signed up for Juarez will need to sign up again for this one. And, if you didn’t sign up for Juarez, you can still sign up for this one!

Finally, thanks to all of you for your understanding and your patience in this process. It hasn’t been easy, but God has show Himself faithful, and I’m thankful for the reality that we have a chance to serve and He has graciously provided—even years ago—for this ministry to go on this trip.

Please let me know as soon as possible (if you’re a parent) your desire to go and if you’re a student, let’s get those sign ups in on time!

CBC Juarez Student Mission Trip Announcement

Dear Parents, Students and Ministry Leaders,

As you all know, the student ministry’s trip to Juarez to build homes for needy families has been a consistent event on our calendar for over a decade. The trip serves the purpose of exposing our students to world missions as well as providing our teens with a fantastic “bonding” opportunity. For many, it’s the introduction to the importance of loving our neighbors and using our blessings to serve others…a staple of our ministry emphasis over their four years of high school.

Like many of you, I’ve been reading media reports of escalating violence in Juarez in early 2009. Amor Ministries, the organization we’ve partnered with in recent years, reassigned their high school missions in Juarez to other parts of Mexico during Spring Break. This action caused us to reexamine our involvement for this year.

We assembled a group of ministry leaders at CBC, both paid staff and volunteers, and began to gather information from Amor staff, media reports, internet research and insights from people we know who work in and around Juarez. After looking at all the available information possible we began to think and pray through our decision.

After nearly six weeks of prayer and thoughtful deliberation, we believe that taking this trip to Juarez is NOT what God wants for our church or student ministry at this time. We realize the gravity of this decision, both as it affects not only our student ministry but also IMPACT 2009 and the corresponding vision CBC has for world missions. Please trust that this decision was not made lightly.

Also, we’d like for you to know that we’ve been diligent in seeking alternative ministries to take part in since early March. Thus far we’ve not been able to find a suitable ministry opportunity for our students that fits our philosophy of ministry, but we’ll continue to seek God’s will in this area and hope to find something soon. We’ll let you know as soon as possible if and when an opportunity is found. We do have a couple of strong leads, so please keep praying for what (if anything) God has for our ministry this summer.

As the Pastor of Student Ministries, I’d like to say thanks to all of you for your prayers during this time as well as for your support, encouragement, information updates, and leads on other options for trips. So many of you have been on this trip, know how deeply this ministry is needed by families in Juarez, and what a great experience it is for our students…and you know how hard it’s been as we’ve weighed the pros and cons of our decision. Again, thank you for you support and understanding.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to direct them to me at your earliest convenience.

In His Service and Yours,



Brent McKinney
Pastor of Student Ministries
Crossroads Bible Church
Double Oak, TX 75077
(972) 355-3343

Announcements for April 5 & 12

HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL, April 5! 6:29—7:36PM, Dungeon
Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, Teaching.
Topic: Easter Time-Line, featuring the song “Because He Lives” by Lost and Found
Don’t forget: There will NOT be Sunday School on April 12 as it’s Easter Sunday!

JUAREZ TRIP UPDATE: Sign ups have begun and will end on April 8. Don’t forget that your parents MUST sign this form. To access the information letter regarding the current status of the trip, please go to http://www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to the March 6 entry. There are links to Amor’s website and conference calls with their staff that address the current safety concerns in the city of Juarez. If you have any questions or comments, please e-mail Brent.

Sign ups begin tonight in Sunday School for the service project to set up for the Easter sunrise service at CBC. We’ll be locked in at CBC from 8PM on (everyone must get there on time and no one will be allowed to leave until after set-up for the service is complete). YOU MUST SIGN UP by e-mailing of Facebooking Brent FOR THE OVERNIGHTER by April 8 or you won’t be able to attend. We will need one female adult to help supervise, and everyone who serves will get to eat the special breakfast prepared by Bill Lee!

Wednesday Night Bible Studies, April 8.
7:00-8:30PM in these are homes:
Jr./Sr. Girls @ the Gelnett’s. 2619 Bierstadt in HV. 75077
Jr.Sr. Guys @ the McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Drive in FM. 75028
Sophomore Girls @ the Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak. 75077.
Sophomore Guys @ the Short’s. 204 Colonial Court. Double Oak. 75077.
Freshman Girls @ the Baker's.3404 Brightstone in FM. 75028.
Freshman Guys @ the Richardson’s. 5101 Alexander Dr. in FM. 75028
Everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after studies on 4/8.
April 15: All Guys groups will meet at CBC at 7PM for our annual Ultimate Frisbee Game! So, we will NOT meet at Brent’s after studies on the 15th.

*Easter Services at CBC: Sunrise service, 6:30am. 8:30am, 10am & 11:30am.
*Reminder: Dixon Road (by Target & CBC) will be closed beginning March 30 until July 1. If you usually use this road to get to CBC please plan accordingly!
*61 Days Until Senior Speeches
*Servant team: Tuesday Night Discipleship meets on April 7/8.
Next senior lunch: Brent’s house on April 26. 1:00—3PM to discuss senior speeches.

March 29 Announcements

HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL, March 29! 6:29—7:36PM, Dungeon
Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, Teaching.
Topic: Palm Sunday (Luke 19: 28—44), featuring the song “Reflection” by Lost and Found
Sunday School topic April 5: An Easter-Week Time Line
Don’t forget: There will NOT be Sunday School on April 12 as it’s Easter Sunday!

JUAREZ TRIP UPDATE: Sign ups have begun and will end on April 8. Don’t forget that your parents MUST sign this form. To access the information letter regarding the current status of the trip, please go to http://www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and scroll to the March 6 entry. There are links to Amor’s website and conference calls with their staff that address the current safety concerns in the city of Juarez. If you have any questions or comments, please e-mail Brent.

Baptism Service: March 29. Please come to the 5PM service tonight to support Carley, Morgan, Julie, Stephen and Wes as they get baptized!

Sign ups begin tonight in Sunday School for the service project to set up for the Easter sunrise service at CBC. We’ll be locked in at CBC from 8PM on (everyone must get there on time and no one will be allowed to leave until after set-up for the service is complete). YOU MUST SIGN UP by e-mailing of Facebooking Brent FOR THE OVERNIGHTER by April 8 or you won’t be able to attend. We will need one female adult to help supervise, and everyone who serves will get to eat the special breakfast prepared by Bill Lee!

Wednesday Night Bible Studies, April 1.
7:00-8:30PM in these are homes:
Jr./Sr. Girls @ the Gelnett’s. 2619 Bierstadt in HV. 75077
Jr.Sr. Guys @ the McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Drive in FM. 75028
Sophomore Girls @ the Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak. 75077.
Sophomore Guys @ the Thurmond’s. 310 Lake Trail Ct. Double Oak. 75077.
Freshman Girls @ the Baker’s. 3404 Brightstone In FM. 75028.
Freshman Guys @ the Richardson’s. 5101 Alexander Dr. in FM. 75028
Everybody’s welcome to come over to Brent’s after your small groups end!

*Easter Services at CBC: Sunrise service, 6:30am. 8:30am, 10am & 11:30am.
*Reminder: Dixon Road (by Target & CBC) will be closed beginning March 30 until July 1. If you usually use this road to get to CBC please plan accordingly!
*68 Days Until Senior Speeches
*Servant team: Tuesday Night Discipleship meets on March 31/April 1.

Juarez Trip Update

Dear CBC Parents,

Like many of you, I’ve been hearing/reading news reports from Juarez, Mexico that have referred to rising levels of violence. Obviously, this is concerning to those of us who are planning to be a part of our annual mission trip to build homes June 13-20, 2009. I’ve gathered from your e-mails that rumors abound. It’s my desire to quell the speculation and let you know where the leadership of Crossroads Bible Church stands.

First of all, it is true that Amor Ministries has re-directed high school mission trips for the months of March and April, 2009. This has affected some churches in our area as their student trips were postponed. I do feel it’s important for you to know that Amor took this action because of parental perception of the dangers rather than any actual danger their teams have experienced. Their college/adult trips are continuing as planned during these months.

Second, rest assured that we are actively monitoring the situation by talking to our contacts who cross the border daily as well as through “live chats” (you can read their official response to the U.S. Government Mexico Travel Advisory--NOT WARNING-- here)and on-line “conference calls” (you can listen to the audio of that call here)that Amor has provided in which they address the issues of major concern to churches and youth ministries. The Amor response has links to the official U.S. government web page.

Finally, know that it is our intent to do the very best we can to ensure the safety of our students. No trip or experience is worth putting their well-being at risk.

We are aware of most of the concerns and are evaluating our options through Amor in Juarez accordingly. We have assembled a committee consisting of CBC staff, mission board representatives and elders who will make a decision on this trip as soon as possible. We plan to communicate what we know at a PARENT’S ONLY meeting on March 22, 2009, at 10:45AM in the Dungeon. If you have any questions, that would be an excellent opportunity to ask those directly. Please plan on attending this meeting.

One last thing: We are actively looking at alternatives should Amor continue their current policy regarding students or should we decide it to be unwise for us to go to Juarez this year

Again, thank you for your concern. It’s comforting to know that so many of you are concerned for CBC’s involvement in world missions as well as serving our student ministry by providing us with information you come across. I’d invite you to pray for our leadership as we seek God’s will regarding this opportunity.


Brent McKinney
Pastor of Student Ministries

March 8, 2009 Announcements

Senior Lunch at Brent’s house: March 8. 1:02PM—2:37PM. Bring $3 in paper money exact change for Kentucky Fried Chicken lunch & a brainstorming session we need your help with!

HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL, March 8! 6:29—7:36PM, Dungeon
Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, Teaching.
Topic: Law vs. Grace, Part 1, continuing Key Passages for those that have CBC in their DNA
Tonight: Romans 6—8, featuring Lost and Found song “Convinced”

Wednesday Night Bible Studies Mar 11.
7:00-8:30PM (unless otherwise designated by your small group leaders) in these are homes:
Jr./Sr. Girls @ the Gelnett’s. 2619 Bierstadt in HV. 75077
Jr.Sr. Guys @ the McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Drive in FM. 75028
Sophomore Girls @ the Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak. 75077.
Sophomore Guys @ the Thurmond’s. 310 Lake Trail Ct. Double Oak. 75077.
Freshman Girls @ the Sileo’s, 2905 Hornby Lane. in FM. 75022.
Freshman Guys @ the Richardson’s. 5101 Alexander Dr. in FM. 75028
Everybody’s welcome to come over to Brent’s after your small groups end!
DON’T FORGET THAT IN-HOME SMALL GROUPS WILL NOT MEET ON MARCH 18 AS IT IS SPRING BREAK. GROUPS RESUME ON MARCH 25!

PINE COVE SERVICE WEEKEND: David & Jacque Felan will be leading the trip and the team will leave from CBC’s south parking lot at 6PM Friday (3/13). Please arrive at 5:30PM (eat first) if you’re signed so we can pack vans. The cost=$15 per student (please bring exact change). Vans return to CBC approximately 3:30PM on Sunday afternoon (3/15).

Spring break job opportunity: Don’t forget to contact Maryam at fossilpointe.net ASAP if you’re going to take the job opportunity on March 20-22 (they need help from 7:30am to 4:00pm each day) during spring break that involves guns & golf carts.

JUAREZ TRIP UPDATE: Please read the note above. Every day, we get an e-mail from parents regarding the trip and this should get all of you up-to-date.

*89 Days Until Senior Speeches

*Parents of the Senior Class of 2009: Second organizational meeting (MARCH 8 at 4PM in room 202) for the senior reception that will be held on Sunday June 7th from 2 to 4pm. We need your help to be sure that all seniors are honored and help in planning is appreciated. For more information, please contact Page Boudreaux at 972-317-8342 or boudreauxs@juno.com.

*Servant team: Tuesday Night Discipleship WILL NOT MEET on March 17 or 18 as it’s LISD’s spring break.

High School Announcements for February 22, 2009

HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL,
February 22! 6:29—7:36PM, Dungeon
Ian Cook, long-time elder at CBC, Teaching.
As Brent is on vacation this Sunday (he’ll be in Las Vegas if you need him, but don’t need him, okay?) we’ll be taking a break from our series on important blocks of Scripture you should be know. We’ll pick back up next week on living in freedom.

Wednesday Night Bible Studies Feb 25.
7:00-8:30PM (unless otherwise designated by your small group leaders) in these are homes:
Jr./Sr. Girls @ the Gelnett’s. 2619 Bierstadt in HV. 75077
Jr.Sr. Guys @ the McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Drive in FM. 75028
Sophomore Girls @ the Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak. 75077.
Sophomore Guys @ the Thurmond’s. 310 Lake Trail Ct. Double Oak. 75077.
Freshman Girls @ the Day’s. 2725 Elm Tree Ln. in HV. 75077.
Freshman Guys @ the Richardson’s. 5101 Alexander Dr. in FM. 75028
Due to the junior/senior guys red meat/movie fellowship, we’re taking a break from coming over to Brent’s afterwards. We’ll resume that next Wednesday night!!!

PINE COVE PINE COVE PINE COVE PINE COVE PINE COVE PINE COVE!
We sill have one or two spots available for the group leaving at 6PM on Friday February 27 and returning around 4pm March 1. We also have 3 left for the weekend of March 13-15. Cost=$15 per student, and sign ups continue tonight in Sunday School...first-come, first-served!

Spring break job opportunity: Don’t forget to contact the organizers yourselves if you’re going to take part in the temporary job opportunity during spring break that involves guns & golf carts. Please let Brent know if you didn’t get it in your message box!
Juarez, Mexico Mission Trip: June 13-20, 2009. Please get your passport if you don’t have one, and if you do have one, please make sure it does not expire before June 21.
*103 Days Until Senior Speeches
*Tuesday Night Discipleship continues this week for those of you on the Middle School Servant team. Please check your Facebook for an update from Charlie on topic/preparation!
* Next Senior Lunch at my house: March 8. 1:02PM—2:37PM.

Today's Announcements

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry
February 8, 2009 Announcements

HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL,
February 8! 6:29—7:36PM, Dungeon
Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, Teaching.
Tonight starts our series on topics that the songs of our friends Lost & Found bring up. We’ll be in Matthew 6: 19—34, looking at STRESS.

Wednesday Night Bible Studies Feb 11.
7:00-8:30PM (unless otherwise designated by your small group leaders) in these are homes:
Jr./Sr. Girls @ the Gelnett’s. 2619 Bierstadt in HV. 75077
Jr.Sr. Guys @ the McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Drive in FM. 75028
Sophomore Girls @ the Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak. 75077.
Sophomore Guys @ the Thurmond’s. 310 Lake Trail Ct. Double Oak. 75077.
Freshman Girls @ the Day’s. 2725 Elm Tree Ln. in HV. 75077.
Freshman Guys @ the Richardson’s. 5101 Alexander Dr. in FM. 75028
Everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after Bible studies this week!!!

PINE COVE PINE COVE PINE COVE PINE COVE PINE COVE PINE COVE!
We have two opportunities to serve at The Timbers this semester! The weekend of February 27-March 1 and March 13-15. Cost=$15 per student, and sign ups begin tonight in Sunday School.

Spring break job opportunity: If you checked your Facebook this week, you should’ve gotten a notice about a temporary job during spring break that involves guns & golf carts. Please let Brent know if you didn’t get it in your message box!
Juarez, Mexico Mission Trip: June 13-20, 2009. Please get your passport if you don’t have one, and if you do have one, please make sure it does not expire before June 21.
*110 Days Until Senior Speeches
*Tuesday Night Discipleship continues this week for those of you on the Middle School Servant team. Please check your Facebook for an update from Charlie on topic/preparation!
*Just a reminder: Since we’ve eaten 3 meals together in the last 8 days, we WILL NOT be having senior lunch at my house this afternoon! Next Senior Lunch at my house: March 8. 1:02PM—2:37PM @ Brent’s house.
*Meeting of Senior Parents to plan for the senior celebration: Sunday, February 8, 4PM at Crossroads in Room 202. Contact Page at boudreauxs@juno.com for more information

Announcements for Feb 1.

Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry
February 1, 2009 Announcements

HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL,
Resumes February 8! 6:29—7:36PM, Dungeon
(Don’t Forget: No evening services or Sunday School due to the party-see below.)
Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries, Teaching.

Wednesday Night Bible Studies Feb 4.
7:00-8:30PM (unless otherwise designated by your small group leaders) in these are homes:
Jr./Sr. Girls @ the Gelnett’s. 2619 Bierstadt in HV. 75077
Jr.Sr. Guys @ the McKinney’s. 5237 Prairie Creek Drive in FM. 75028
Sophomore Girls @ the Smith’s. 303 Highland Ct. in Double Oak. 75077.
Sophomore Guys @ the Thurmond’s. 310 Lake Trail Ct. Double Oak. 75077.
Freshman Girls @ the Day’s. 2725 Elm Tree Ln. in HV. 75077.
Freshman Guys @ the Richardson’s. 5101 Alexander Dr. in FM. 75028
Everybody’s welcome to hang out at Brent’s after Bible studies this week!!!

Celebration of the Championship of American Professional Football
Tonight, February 1, 5:15PM—end of game (around 8:30PM)
@ The Dinkmeyer’s, 220 Timberleaf Dr. in Double Oak. 75077.
Since the NFL has strictly enforced their copyright of “Super Bowl” and “Super Sunday” we have renamed our party as generically as possible so as not to infringe.
Guys A—M & Girls N--Z will need to bring their favorite soft drink (2-liter), Guys N—Z and Girls A—M will need to bring their favorite snack food and we’ll supply the pizza! Please let Brent know by Facebook if you’re planning on coming so we can order the right amount, okay?

Juarez, Mexico Mission Trip: June 13-20, 2009. Please get your passport if you don’t have one, and if you do have one, please make sure it does not expire before June 21.
*117 Days Until Senior Speeches
*Tuesday Night Discipleship continues this week for those of you on the Middle School Servant team. Please check your Facebook for an update from Charlie on topic/preparation!
*Next Senior Lunch: February 8 (with specific discussion questions), 1:02PM—2:37PM @ Brent’s house.
*Meeting of Senior Parents to plan for the senior celebration: Sunday, February 8, 4PM at Crossroads in Room 202. Contact Page at boudreauxs@juno.com for more information.