en http://www.visaliacrossroads.com © Copyright 2000 - 2008Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=99 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=99&article_id=700 Monday morning - Women 10:00am - When God Whispers Your Name by Max Lucado Norma Ritter Norma@visaliacrossroads.com (559) 732-7147 Every Other Monday Evening - Women 5:30pm - Ephesians Renee Whitson reneewhitson@msn.com (559) 5923767 Monday Evening - Women 7:00pm - I Second That Emotion by Patsy Clairmont Margie Barnett Margie@visaliacrossroads.com (559) 901-7253 Tuesday Evening - Women 6:30pm - Breaking Free by Beth Moore Georgana Gearhart gearhart2@comcast.net (559) 636-8859 Wednesday Evening - Women 7:30pm - "Girls' Nite In", an edgy gals group where we watch nooma videos, pray together, and provide encouragment & accountability in our dating relationships and marriage lives Leah Beauchaine fly2yhwh@comcast.net (559) 280-0692 Wednesday Evening - Women 7:00pm - To Be Determined In October RuthAnn Martinho ramartno@verizon.com (559) 592-5430 Thursday Afternoon - Women 2:00pm - Tea Fellowship with Knitting, Crochet & Needlework (lessons provided) Norma Ritter norma@visaliacrossroads.com (559) 627-8400 Every Other Tuesday Evening - Women 6:00pm - Breaking Free by Beth Moore Denise Akin deniseakin@yahoo.com (559) 972-5607 Mon, 6 Oct 2008 06:33:44 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=812 In September, we used the words and wisdom from the Old and New Testaments to learn the basics of who Jesus was, is, and what He teaches us today. We learned how Christians can be crazy, how Jesus is not just another religious figure, and how sin enters our world and can seriously affect our relationship with God. In October, we take the basics of Christianity and ask the question, "Now what?" Now that we have been introduced to the basics, what do we do with the information we have? We will spend the month investigating the truths of Christianity and how the relationship we have with Christ can create a new way of living life. Sun, 5 Oct 2008 17:02:10 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=808 Don't know what to do this harvest season? Join CKidz as we share the joy of Jesus with Visalia. The party will begin at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 8 at Vossler Farms in Visalia. Younger children will enjoy many free pumpkin games and mazes, while older children try to conquer the corn maze. Then, Crossroads worship bands and CKidz classrooms will perform throughout the day at Kids\' Festival on October 18 from 9:00-4:00 PM. This family event at the Heritage complex in Tulare will create lasting memories. Finally, bounce into Boingos on Halloween night from 5:00-9:00 PM for carnival games and an evening on the HUGE obstacle course bouncers. Boingos, Visalia newest children\'s fun palace, is located off of Shirk and 198. All events are FREE FOR KIDS! For more information, please contact Kristin at 804-4076 or kristin@visaliacrossroads.com. Sun, 5 Oct 2008 17:02:10 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=799 Join CKidz at Visalia's Cherry Meadow Park every Tuesday at 10:00 AM! Mommies and their little angels will enjoy the playground as well as build friendships that will last a lifetime! Contact Allison at 901-5725 or allison@visaliacrossroads.com for more information. Bring a friend! Cherry Meadow Park is on Pinkham Street, south of Walnut. Sun, 5 Oct 2008 17:02:10 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=794 Click here to download the latest copy of ROADS magazine - the monthly publication of Crossroads Community Church. Sun, 5 Oct 2008 17:02:10 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=762 We have added a new blog to cyberspace - one that you can use as a daily Bible study through various Old and New Testament books. It's designed as a 120 second break from ________ (fill in the blank) so that you can connect with God and Scripture in a new way. Visit the "No Fish Allowed" blog and join us on the journey.http://nofishallowed.blogspot.com/  The original blog...and still a healthy alternative to aspartame, religion, and other bad things...http://visaliacrossroads.blogspot.com/ Parents, you can bring the Bible to life with your kids at...http://ccckidz.blogspot.com/ Sun, 5 Oct 2008 16:58:50 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=101 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=101&article_id=697 Wednesday Evening - Mixed Gender 6:30pm - 11 Indispensable Relationships You Can't Be Without by Leonard Sweet Dudley Gearhart gearhart2@comcast.net (559) 636-8859 Wednesday Evening - Mixed Gender 7:00pm - Life Recovery Bible Anthony Martinho amartno1@verizon.net (559) 592-5430 Saturday Evening - Mixed Gender 5:00pm - Book of Romans from the Serendipity Bible Velma Stokes vstokes54@yahoo.com (559) 684-8068 Thu, 2 Oct 2008 16:44:27 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=814 Crossroads is a community of normal (and abnormal people) who represent every (and we mean every) group in society. Just show up and you’ll know what we mean. We are people in search of a real relationship with God and we are passionate about inviting people to join us on our spiritual journey. We are relaxed and encourage you to be relaxed in your attitude and how you dress. We don't take an offering. We don't have "membership". We don't pre-qualify you. We want to convey God's grace and closeness in everything we do. Our staff is made up of normal, broken, and – in some cases – people who have been hurt by church in the past. We are on a spiritual journey, too. We struggle with the same stuff and celebrate the same victories as everyone else. We raise our kids, go to PTA meetings, work other jobs to make ends meet, drive mini vans, and want to experience a relevant church and a loving God that meets us where we are. If you're thinking about trying church for the first time or re-entering church after being away, we are here. Thu, 2 Oct 2008 09:58:34 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=795 Elevate at the 210 Center is a worship gathering for college students and young adults. Everyone is invited. Our desire is that you would experience an inviting environment where you meet the Living God through innovative worship, creative expression, clear communication,authentic hospitality, and relevant teaching.Elevate meets 7 p.m. Tuesday Nights at the 210 - corner of Locust and Center in Downtown Visalia. Thu, 2 Oct 2008 09:58:06 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=730 Crossroads Community Church has never taken an offering. Weird, huh? Our budget is completely dependent upon gifts deposited in seven wooden boxes in the back of one of our three campus sites. In order for us to keep finding, serving, and loving people in our community, our need for consistent giving is so important. Here is how you can help:Pray for the outreach efforts of Crossroads Make a financial contribution to Crossroads on a monthly or quarterly basis. Checks can be mailed to: Crossroads Community Church, PO Box 4181, Visalia, CA, 93278Use our secure server to make an online contribution. This way, you can create an online giving schedule that automatically deducts from your credit or debit card. Each month, your giving will be withdrawn electronically from your bank account. Your gift will be received at the same time each month, and you can change the amount at any time by resubmitting the form. You must create an account prior to giving online. Thu, 2 Oct 2008 09:58:06 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=646 The Crossroads Community Church Podcast now includes messages from each of our three campus sites. Click here for subscription information and update your Mp3 player today! Thu, 2 Oct 2008 09:58:06 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72&article_id=523 MINI-MISSION Each month, CKidz adopts a mini-mission. During the month of October, classrooms will create homemade masterpieces to be sold to earn money for the Make a Wish Foundation . SUMMER CAMP Wow! Nearly 200 children enjoyed 4 different CKidz camps this summer. It is the goal of Crossroads to provide scholarships to every child in need of financial help to attend camp. To help provide scholarships in 2008, CKidz will collect cans and bottles every Sunday. Please drop off your cans and bottles next to the Crossroads trailer in the Visalia Convention Center loading dock between 8:00-11:30 on Sundays! Thank you! FAMILY MINI-MISSION LIFEGROUP CKIDZ is excited to launch a new lifegroup for families. Group leader Elena Wilson will help families prepare and serve meals for local shelters every fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:00 PM. For more information, contact Elena at 936-4501. Additonal Newz... Children in 4th and 5th grade can apply for leadership positions in the CKidz classrooms. Current CKidz lifegroup openings: choir, sports, rollerskating, playgroup, mini-missions. Call Kristin to start your own CKidz lifegroup! Please pray for CKidz outreach programs: free preschool at the local homeless shelter and apartment play & pray. Contact Kristin for information about baby dedications or child baptisms. Join the CKidz blog at ccckidz.blogspot.com. All classrooms share the same Bible verse and theme during their daily lessons. Participate in the family devotions together found on the back of this newsletter or in Roads magazine. Every week, you can donate your well laundered children's clothes sizes 0-10 at the CKidz Information Center. Call us to receive new threads! For questions, praises, or concerns please contact children's pastor Kristin Pinter at 804-4076 or Kristin@visaliacrossroads.com. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:01:50 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=109 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=109&article_id=811 Jr. High and High School students join us on Saturday, Oct. 11th as we once again take on the Corn Maze!!! Watch for final details on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights!!! Cost and time will be announced, but you've got to be at service!!! Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:43:59 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=134 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=134&article_id=809 "God did not give us a Spirit that makes us afraid. He gave us a Spirit of power and love." 2 Timothy 1:7 Halloween can cause confusion for parents with its crazy mixture of costumes, creatures, and haunted houses. Should we encourage children to celebrate a holiday with pagan roots? Perhaps a different message can be taught to your children... Halloween is a wonderful opportunity for parents to teach about God's victory over evil! Join the little goblins and share the joy of Jesus! CKidz will be involved with three huge harvest celebrations this month! For sixteen years, Kids' Festival has entertained Valley families with presentations by Riatta Ranch, dog trials, car shows, carnival rides, and fantastic stage performances. On October 18 from 9-4 PM, children will have the opportunity to be on stage as CKidz provides an interactive game-show presentation throughout the day at the Heritage Complex in Tulare. Adults will enjoy Crossroads worship band performances while their children jump on bouncers and climb walls! Bring your whole family; it is an event they will not want to miss. CKidz will also join forces with Visalia's newest children's facility to provide a safe event from 5:00-9:00 PM on Halloween night. Boingos, located off of Shirk and 198, is a 10,000 square foot facility that houses multiple huge bouncers for children including obstacle courses and gladiator games. Kids will fill themselves full of candy, win dozens of trinkets at carnival games, and create memories that will last a lifetime! Looking for something less organized? Crossroads will visit Vossler farms in Visalia on Wednesday, October 8 at 5:00. They offer train rides for kids, corn mazes for both little people and teenagers, food, and many free games. Great family fun! Ask most children what is an important theme at CKidz, and they will yell BARF! Jesus challenged us to Bring A Real Friend to Him whenever we have an opportunity. Please accept the CKidz challenge to BARF during the harvest season! Contact Kristin at 804-4076 or Kristin@visaliacrossroads.com for more information. Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:36:45 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=125 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=125&article_id=701 Crossroads Cruisers Motorcycle Group - Mixed Gender 2nd Saturday of every month Nick & Janet Chirrick srfrnic@pacbell.net (559) 625-1027 Ladies Night Out - Women 2nd Friday evening of every month Barbara Tapp babzspark@aol.com (559) 734-0576 Softball - Men New Fall Team Forming Now - Thursday Night's Bill Marone kimar60@comcast.net (559) 733-7988 Helping Hands - Women Food Service for Various Needs Corrine Del Giorno & Angela Crisanto rdelgiorno@sbcglobal.net (559) 734-4424 Scrap Booking - meets @ Among Friendz - Women Meets on 1st Saturday of erery month - $10 fee/meeting Reservations Required by the Tuesday before meeting Barbara Shy - bumble528@sbcglobal.net (559) 627-0296 or (559) 280-0172 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:03:19 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81&article_id=546 Mark Rogers brings years of worship leading experience to Crossroads as our Pastor of Worship Arts. He oversees and develops worship design and music leadership and seeks to expand many creative expressions in worship. Mark brings a wealth of talent and a heart for worship to Crossroads! Mark is married to Sally, who oversees our information center, and they have two girls; Brooke and Megan. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:18:32 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81&article_id=512 Jonathan Hendrickson is one of our worship leaders at Crossroads Community Church. He serves as a worship leader for the Elevate service on Tuesday nights, 7 PM at 210. www.ellev8.com Jonathan is an incredibly gifted musician, songwriter, and producer. He is married to Megan, who sings on the worship team for the Elevate service. His father, Snider, serves on staff at Heart of the Valley Church in Visalia. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:17:12 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81&article_id=744 Barbara Van Gundy is the Crossroads Pastor of Administration which means, essentially, she keeps the entire staff in line. Barbara serves as Darrin's executive assistant and the administrator for all the inner-workings of the organization. She is a member of the Crossroads South Campus and is married to Larry. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:16:12 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81&article_id=743 Jamie McGlasson is the new Pastor of Life Groups at Crossroads. Jamie brings many years of experience in ministry to Crossroads and now leads one of the fastest growing ministries at church. New life groups are formed every month and, without fail, there are more people who want to be involved in a life group than the number of life groups available. With some great help from Cheryl Leighty and Dudley Gearhart, Jamie is working to make it possible for many more life groups to start at Crossroads in 2008. Jamie is married to Analia and they have two children; Rebeka and Sarah. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:14:41 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81&article_id=477 Blake Maaske is Pastor of Jr. High and High School at Crossroads. Together with his wife they have a goal of partnering with other churches and reaching out to the thousands of students that can be found throughout the city. Blake graduated from Vanguard University in 2004 with a B.A. in Religion / Pastoral Leadership. He spent 2 years working with another local youth group before joining the Crossroads team. Blake and Carrie are excited to share their experiences and passion with the youth of Crossroads. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:13:03 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81&article_id=613 Dennis Doane is a teaching pastor at Crossroads Community Church. Dennis is married to Rebecca and they have three kids; Ryan, Brytton, and Kaden. He is the Vice Principal for Sequoia High School in Visalia. Dennis oversees Sunday morning operations at the Convention Center campus as well as Crossroads' outreach ministries. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:12:33 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81&article_id=293 Joel Hedlund is a teaching pastor at Crossroads Community Church and leads Elevate - a new service that happens at Visalia First Presbyterian Church. Joel grew up as a missionary's child on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation in South Dakota, where his parents served for nearly 50 years. Joel has a strong desire to see our younger generations become a powerful force for the Kingdom of God. He is passionate about training and equipping today and tomorrow's leaders. He has spent the last the last 14 years involved with the church planting youth, college, and young adult ministries in California and Arkansas. Joel is married to Codie; they have two children, Jonah, and the newest arrival, Jackson. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:11:46 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81&article_id=253 Kristin Pinter is the creative force behind CKidz - the phenomenal high-energy childrens' program at Crossroads. Everything from our nurturing nursery to the multi-media KidMo program falls under Kristin's leadership. She is also personally involved in interviewing all volunteers who work with our children, making sure they are qualified, safe and know how to HAVE FUN while teaching the promises found in Christ. Kristin has a broad church background, working in the Catholic church during her time in the Midwest and countless volunteer hours in the community. She is married to Chad, who serves on the Crossroads Board of Directors, and they share three beautiful children: Alexa, Brianna, and Ciara. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:11:19 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81&article_id=251 Alex Reeder spent 15 years in the fitness industry before beginning his life of Ministry. Alex oversees the Crossroads' Outreach Ministries, is the assistant producer on Sunday mornings, and is active in the church's fund-raising efforts. Alex is married to Wendy, who is an active member of the Crossroads praise and worship team. They have two beautiful children Andy and Madison. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:10:49 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81&article_id=725 John Bremer is the newest member of the Crossroads' team. John has been actively involved in ministry for the last 10 years as a youth pastor and worship arts pastor. He comes to Visalia from Mountain Home, Arkansas where he served as a youth pastor at his home church. John is a gifted musician and songwriter and will be working at all three Crossroads campuses helping lead worship and teaching. John will also develop and mentor a youth worship band for Crossroads. John attended the University of Central Oklahoma, and Mid America Bible College in Oklahoma City where he played four years of college basketball. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:10:13 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=81&article_id=249 Darrin Cantrell started Crossroads Community Church in 2004 with a dozen friends in a barn east of Visalia. He spent 14 years in radio broadcasting and now splits his time between the morning show at KJUG FM 106.7 and handling the teaching and leadership responsibilities at Crossroads. He is also an active member of the local recovery community and thrives on sharing hope, strength and experience with all people - regardless of who they are or what type of background they have.Darrin is married to Leslie and they have two beautiful children, Parker and Abigail. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:09:44 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=137 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=137&article_id=724 Jesus said, "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:20 Lives are transformed when people meet in small groups for the purpose of growing spiritually and connecting relationally. Lifegroups are for anyone, in anyplace, at any time. Groups can be of any shape or any flavor. We can build a small group around a hobby or a recreational event, and schedule it for the most convenient time for all involved. Build or join a lifegroup for your child TODAY! The following CKidz lifegroups are available: CKidz Playtime in the Park DESCRIPTION: Children and their mommies can join the CKidz staff and their kidz for fun and fellowship. MEETINGS: Visalia's Riverway Sports Park at 10:00 AM every Tuesday morning. LEADER: Teacher Allison, 901-5725, allison@visaliacrossroads.com CKidz Choir DESCRIPTION: Children in grades 1st-5th grade who perform regularly, as well as enjoy a powerful message and fun games. MEETINGS: The group meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 5:00-6:00 PM at the home of Teacher Kristin. LEADER: Teacher Elena Wilson, 804-4076, kristin@visaliacrossroads.com CKidz Mini-Missions DESCRIPTION: Families join to prepare a meal and serve it to a local shelter or family in need. MEETINGS: The group meets every 4th Wednesday from 5:00-6:00 PM at Teacher Kristin's home.LEADER: Teacher Elena Wilson, 804-4076, kristin@visaliacrossroads.com CKidz Skaters DESCRIPTION: Children in grades kindergarten - fifth grade who love to roller skate, as well as enjoy a powerful message and fun games. MEETINGS: The group will meets every 1st Thursday of the month from 6:00-8:00 PM at Rollertowne for $3 per child. LEADER: Teacher Carlie, 734-7876, carlie@visaliacrossroads.com CKidz Gamers DESCRIPTION: Children in grades 1st-5th grade meet to compete in sports, as well as enjoy a powerful message and fun games. MEETINGS: The group meets throughout the year at the American Tile Company gymnasium. Call for schedule. LEADER: Teacher Diane Ramirez, 805-8253, dianer@vctile.com CKidz at Boingos DESCRIPTION: Families meet for dinner, followed by a powerful Bible study for parents. While parents pray, children play in the Boingos bouncers. MEETINGS: The group will begin meeting in November of 2008. Call now to reserve a space. LEADER: Teacher Kristin, 804-4076, kristin@visaliacrossroads.com Want to build another CKidz Lifegroup? Contact Kristin at 804-4076 or kristin@visaliacrossroads.com Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:06:41 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=124 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=124&article_id=761 http://visaliacrossroads.blogspot.com/ http://nofishallowed.blogspot.com/ Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:37:43 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=805 09-07-08 Darrin Cantrell - Spiritual Craziness Download 09-14-08 Darrin Cantrell - Directional Jesus Download 09-21-08 Guest Speaker Wayne Jacobsen Download 09-28-08 Full teaching team - Sin Download Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:16:43 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=796 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:16:43 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=797 08-03-08 Team teaching - Proverbs - an overview Download 08-10-08 Darrin Cantrell - Money Download 08-17-08 Joel Hedlund and John Bremer - Relationships Download 08-24-08 Dennis Doane and Darrin Cantrell - Wisdom at Work Download 08-31-08 Alex Reeder - Wisdom in Choices Download   Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:16:43 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=787 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:16:43 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=788 07-06-08 Darrin Cantrell - Freedom from Hopelessness Download 07-13-08 Darrin Cantrell - Freedom from Temptation Download 07-20-08 Visalia Police Chief Bob Carden - Freedom from Violence Download 07-27-08 John Bremer- Freedom from Fear Download Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:16:43 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=778 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:16:43 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=779 06-01-08 Darrin Cantrell - You Need a Jethro Download 06-08-08 Darrin Cantrell - You Need a Barnabas Download 06-15-08 Joel Hedlund - You Need a Jonathon Download 06-22-08 Joel Hedlund - You Need a Nathan Download 06-29-08 Alex Reeder - You Need a Peter Download Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:16:43 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=773 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:16:43 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=772 05-04-08 Darrin Cantrell - Spiritual Starvation Download not available 05-11-08 Crossroads' Team - When bad Christians happen to good people Download 05-18-08 Dennis Doane - Real doubts Download 05-25-08 Darrin Cantrell - Suffering of Others Download Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:16:43 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=765 04-06-08 Darrin Cantrell - Acceptance Download 04-13-08 John Bremer - Biblical Foundation Download 04-20-08 Crossroads' Team - Innovation Download 04-27-08 Darrin Cantrell - Generosity Download Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:16:43 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=764 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:16:43 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=745 03-02-08 Darrin Cantrell - Ragamuffin Grace Download 03-09-08 Darrin Cantrell - How Grace Trumps Guilt Download 03-16-08 John Bremer - The Prodigal Download 03-23-08 Darrin Cantrell - Easter Download 03-30-08 Darrin Cantrell - Aids Sunday Download Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:16:43 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=746 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:16:43 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=749 02-03-2008 Darrin Cantrell - Authenticity - Download 02-10-2008 Darrin Cantrell - Acceptance - Download 02-17-2008 Joel Hedlund - Love in Christ - Download Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:16:43 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=736 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:16:43 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=804 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:13:22 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28&article_id=801 Crossroads Devotional - July 17, 2008 Faith. I often wonder what "it" really is. I have heard a lot of pastors use the phrase, "by faith....", then you fill in the blank. Stuff like, "By faith your finances will be better." "By faith your family will be saved." "By faith your Cadillac will show up in your driveway." By faith. Most of the time I write those guys off. But faith is the foundation of the Christian walk. Faith is not something you believe. No. Faith is something you do. Faith is not something you think about. It's something you act on. Faith is not an opinion or a conviction or a philosophy. Faith is an activity. It is obeying God and doing what He says to do even if it seems impossible. But let's look first at why is it important to have faith, anyway? Look at this verse: "Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him" Hebrews 11:6 (this is one of those verses that I don't like, but I have to deal with!) Now it says there that without faith, it is impossible to please God. That says how important it is. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. You see the Christian life is really pretty simple. Sum it up in two words: love and faith. Love God with all your heart. Love your neighbor as yourself. And have faith. That's it. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. So you can see the importance of it. What is it? What is faith? Well, I can't describe it in one sentence, because faith is like a diamond. It's multifaceted. It has lots of aspects to it. So over the next few weeks in our weekly devotionals, I will talk about what faith is. The first aspect of faith is this, faith is believing when I don't see it. Read Hebrews 11:1. "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." The words "sure" and "do not see" go together. It sounds like a contradiction, but the Bible teaches that faith is visualizing the future in the present. It's being sure of what you don't see. It is seeing it in advance. Man says: "Seeing is believing." God says the opposite. He says: "Believing is seeing." And some things in life, you have to believe them before you can see them. In 1960, JFK stood up and said: "Let's put a man on the moon by the end of the decade." When he said that, the technology had not even been invented to put a man on the moon. But some things have to be believed before you can see them. Faith is simply trusting God to turn dreams into reality. Because nothing happens 'til somebody believes it's possible. What do you need to believe for this week? What is it that you need God to do that may seem impossible? I am not talking about something to make you more comfortable, but something that will give God more attention and show that we are responding to what God is telling us to do. Faith. Believing without seeing. Dennis Doane Teaching Pastor Crossroads Devotional - May 29, 2008 Commitment number 3. When you become a Christian, God says, "I want you to represent Me in the way you act. Be a model of My life." The term "Christian" used to be a derogatory term. When they first used it, it was a slur. An epitaph. It meant, You're one of those Christ-ians. The word "Christian" literally means "little Christ". They'd say, "That person is just like that Jesus guy. She's a little christ'. He's a christi-ian.'" Has anybody ever accused you of being like Christ? As you grow, God wants you to learn to act the way Jesus acted. Think the way He thought. Feel the way about life the way He felt. God wants you to learn to make decisions the way Jesus made decisions. God wants you to treat people the way He treated people. My belief and my behavior, my attitudes and my actions have to come under the Lordship of Christ. We say, "I want to act like Jesus. What would Jesus do in this situation?" This is the goal of spiritual maturity. God wants you to grow up and be like Jesus. Be like Christ in every area of your life. How does that happen? Is there a Jesus pill I can take and the next day all of a sudden, I'm super saint? No. There's no single tape, no book, no single conference that you can go to that will make you all of a sudden super mature. There's no individual experience that will make you instantly mature and you never sin again and you're never tempted. No, it's a hard process. A long, hard process. It will take the rest of your life. But the secret of becoming like Christ is to get into the Bible. This has the mind of Christ, the attitudes, the actions - in this book. The more you get this book into your heart and mind, then the more you're going to be like Christ. That doesn't happen by accident. You don't just buy a Bible and set it on your coffee table and, by osmosis, it fills the room and you feel spiritual. You can't tuck it under your pillow at night and put your head down and think it's going to seep through. Do you know how you get this book in your heart and mind? You've got to commit to it. That's the third commitment. It's the commitment to God's word because as I become committed to His word, I become a model of His life. You have to dedicate yourself to learning the Bible. Hebrews 6:1"Let us go on and become mature in our understanding as strong Christians ought to be." Also: "Commit yourself to instruction, attune your ears to hear words of knowledge." You've got to get into some Bible studies, get into this book. How many of you believe that all the answers to life are on television? How many of you believe that all the answers to life are in the newspaper? In People magazine? How many of you believe that the answers to life are in God's word, the Bible? Why do we spend more time watching and reading something we don't believe than something we do? If I've got all kinds of problems and the answers are here, why would I go watch a TV show? That doesn't make sense. It's a waste of time. If I've got a problem, I need to get into this book. I need to find out how to think the way Jesus thought. The Bible says that one of the marks of maturity is that you know the word. "They must be committed to the revealed truths of the Christian faith and must live with a clear conscience." If I'm going to be all that God wants me to be, I commit my life to Christ. Then I must commit to being a member of His family and a model of His life. Dennis Doane Teaching Pastor PS - we are in the big room this Sunday - Visalia Convention Center. See you there. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:30:14 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28&article_id=567 Enter e-mail to begin receiving your evotional from Crossroads Community Church. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:30:14 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=108 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=108&article_id=758 Crossroads Youth has been flying this year and you are missing out!!! Check out what we've got going on! High School and Jr. High - Sundays - 10:30pm-11:30am - Downstairs, Convention Center - Ball Room D - Don't miss this opportunity to express your unique indentity with Crossroads as we gather for worship, bible study and some time to relax away from all the stress of life. Bible study is led by youth pastor Blake Maaske. E-mail blake@visaliacrossroads.com for more info! High School and Jr. High - Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 8:00pm - 210 Center, 210 W. Center St, Downtown Visalia - We are excited to add this new event to our ever growing list of outreach. Crossroads Youth will be partnering with First Pres Youth in a one of a kind service every Wednesday night. This is a chance to grab coffee, invite a friend and experience worship in a new and exciting way with students from all around our community. This will be co-led by Mike Lorah of First Pres and Blake Maaske of Crossroads. Don't miss out!!!! www.enter210.org Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:42:34 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=68 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=68&article_id=713 The Visalia community is Blessed with many loving and educational Christian preschools that Crossroads supports. Our goal is to find, serve, and love children who are still searching for the loving arms of their Heavenly Father. Therefore, we provide a daily preschool program for the residents of the Visalia Rescue Mission, a homeless shelter for mothers and their children. This provides an opportunity for moms to attend important meetings while their children are in a safe and comfortable environment.   How can you help? * Pray for the teachers and participants in the CKidz Crossing Preschool. * Provide supplies or snacks for the CKidz Crossing Preschool. * Share your time and talents in the classroom at the CKidz Crossing Preschool. For praises, questions, or concerns please contact Allison at 901-5725 or allison@visaliacrossroads.com. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:32:27 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=94 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=94&article_id=644 Tonya Haggard and Georgana Gearhart feel Blessed to spend Sunday mornings in Baby'K! It is important to them that parents can relax and have an hour of power in church. Each Sunday, they look forward to sharing their love for Jesus Christ with your infants. Tonya's husband Scott is a proud Kings County firefighter and they are the parents of Hunter and Cory. Georgana is married to volunteerman Dudley, and they are excited to be first-time grandparents! Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:30:53 MST http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=94 http://www.visaliacrossroads.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=94&article_id=643 Mini-K teacher Barb Shy is an important part of the team as she plays a variety of important roles. She is also an active member of her children's PTA and volunteers countless hours in the community. Barb is very excited to introduce your little ones to Christ with lots of singing, dancing, and laughing! Barb's husband Dave is a local firefighter, and they are proud parents of the infamous Shy boys: Erik and Trevor. This December, they will welcome a new daughter into the world! Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:30:06 MST