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CROSSROADS SINGLES NETWORK
19 South Main Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
crossroads.singles@gmail.com
Mission Statement
Crossroads Singles Network is an interdenominational Christian ministry. We offer a wide range of opportunities for fellowship and spiritual growth in a welcoming, safe, and comfortable environment.
Announcements - Do you have the gift of leadership, a passion for singles and/or a desire to serve in a Christian singles ministry? Then you may want to consider offering your talents to the Crossroads Singles Network ministry as a facilitator, organizer or event host. If you are interested contact crossroads.singles@gmail.com.
Cancellations - None at this time. Please note that if there is bad weather and an event is cancelled, the cancellation will be posted on this web site, a mass e-mail will be sent to anyone who has requested to be on our e-mail listing. Also we will put the information on the local radio stations, and WCRH.
Crossroads Volleyball events for the coming year:
The dates are always the second Saturday of the month, from September to June, at Central Presbyterian Church, on the square in Chambersburg..
Dates are:
Sept. 11,
Oct. 9,
Nov. 13,
Dec. 13,
Jan. 8,
Feb.12,
March 12,
April 9,
May 14,
June 11.
The event starts with a potluck meal at 6:30, and volleyball games(s) follow. Board/table games are also available for those who prefer not to play volleyball.
Hosts are needed to be "in charge" of the events. Responsibilities are minimal, but important to assure that we will be allowed to continue to use the facilities at Central.
Persons interested in being a host should e-mail Ellen at emdavis63@yahoo.com with the month they are interested in.
MONDAY NIGHT Divorce/Separation Recovery Support Group: A six week support group will start September 13, 2010. This group is open to anyone who has in the past, or is currently experiencing a broken relationship. We meet Monday nights Sept. 13-Oct 8 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at The Wholeness Center, 19 S. Main St (on the square) Chambersburg. This group si for adults only. Childcare will not be provided for this group. Cost is $10.00, to be paid on the first night. Please register by emailing Cindy Shoemaker, facilitator at cshoe0815@earthlink.net
LIFE SKILLS FOR SINGLES. Meets every Tuesday night at Central Presbyterian Church in Room 124. 7:00-8:30 p.m. Next group starts Tuesday September 14, 2010
Dates: September the 14th. This should take us up through October 19th, with October 26th being the night of our group dinner.
Childcare is provided. Cost is $15.00 per six-week series. Facilitated by Christian Counselor Mike Flood. For more information, contact Mike at floodscounseling@embarqmail.com.
All singles are welcome to this group who have either attended a Monday night Divorce/Separation Recovery Support Group, a 13 week Divorce Care, or by special permission of Mike Flood. Central Presbyterian Church is located on the square in Chambersburg. Please use back doors by the white pillars!!
I am providing a change in the way I do groups this time around. I will be a moderator for round house discussions. We have a great blend of those who are freshly wounded, and those who have come a long way from the initial shock of a divorce or separation, and I want try to use group dynamics to generate healing. The concept comes from what I learned from Corey and Corey in "Groups Process and Practice".
The theme will be "What Does Healing Look Like?"
Mike
Once More Ministries Toiletry Drive
Once More Ministries runs a toiletry bank and thrift store Located at 128 East Queen Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201 or call 263-0946.
They are in need of toiletry items such as: Toilet paper, paper towels,shampoo, soap, body wash, dental hygiene items, feminine products, diapers, wipes, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, dish liquid, dishwasher soap, razors, shaving cream, etc. Clothing and miscellaneous items may also be donated. There will be a tote bin available for donations at each potluck and volleyball. Thank you for supporting this ministry & helping the needy people in our community. Blessings!
Cross Rock Cafe Coffeehouse - Friday evenings Cross Rock Cafe Coffeehouse is Located at Once More Ministries clothing store 128 E. Queen St. Chambersburg, PA 17201
Music, fellowship, coffee, tea, soda, water and snacks No cover charge, Love donation toiletry bank donations accepted
Please join us and bring your friends!
Take Care and God Bless
2. Christian Resources for the Separated and Divorced Back
3. Devotionals Back
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My Utmost for His Highest, Oswald Chambers
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Bible Gateway Look up verses in a number of translations, Listen to the Bible
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The KJV with Strong's References See what tha Bible says translated from Greek and Hebrew
5. How to us the Crossroads Phone Menu Back
All calls regarding Crossroads Singles Network and Divorce Support Groups go through the Central Presbyterian Phone System. (For listening to announcements or leaving messages it's easiest to use this after 5 PM when it is less likely church staff will answer and have to redirect the call ?)
Here's how:
Call 264-4113 – then "8" on the menu – then:
"3" – for Crossroads events
"4" – to leave a message for the Crossroads Director
"5" – to leave a message for Cindy Shoemaker or register for Monday Divorce Support groups.
"6" – to listen to Monday Divorce Support Group information
"7" – to leave a message for Mike Flood or register for Tuesday Night Life Skills Workshops
"8" – to listen to Tuesday Divorce Support Group information
6. Area Christian Support Groups for the Separated and Divorced
Carlisle
New Genesis Singles, P.O. Box 622, Carlisle, PA 17013. e-mail: newgenesis@pa.net website: www.newgenesissingles.org
Camp Hill
Crossfire Singles 430-A Colonial Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17109 phone: (717)545-0005 LinkLine (events): (717) 545-0017 website: www.cfire.org
Chambersburg
Crossroads Singles Network, Central Presbyterian Church, 19 S. Main St., Suite 7, Chambersburg PA 17201. Phone: 717-264-4113 Ext. 8 (option 3 for events, option 4 to leave message) email: crossroads.singles@gmail.com website: www.centralonthesquare.org/crossroads.cfm
Hershey
Single Impact email: kljv1225@yahoo.com
Lancaster
Fusion Singles Groups 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0, Keith Walker, Care Ministries Director, Lancaster County Bible Church, 2392 Mount Joy Rd. Manheim, PA 17545. e-mail: keithwalker@lcbcmail.com
Waynesboro
Singles In The Spirit, Five Forks Brethren In Christ Church, 9244 Five Forks Rd., Waynesboro, PA, 17268. e-mail: singlesinthespirit@hotmail.com website: http://www.bicweb.org/allegheny/fiveforks/singles.htm
York
Living Word Community Church, 2530 Cape Horn Rd. Red Lion, PA 17356 Phone: 717-848-4293 website: www.lwccyork.com
Clear Spring, MD
BETR2GTHER New Life Singles, New Life Christian Ministries, 12624 Trinity Church Dr., P.O. Box 319, Clear Spring, MD 21722, phone 301-733-0307. Contact: Lynne Snyder
Frederick, MD
Positively Single, Frederick Church of the Brethren, 2nd St. & Fairview Ave., Frederick, MD 21701. website: www.positivelysingle.org Back
Huge salt-water aquariums that are full of fish and plants are mesmerizing and beautiful!. Some fish have such vibrant colors and distinctive markings, with plants that are not only aesthetic, but provide oxygen and life. Most of the time, the crystal clear water provides an amazing living environment, clean and healthy. One thing we know about fish tanks is that a salt-water aquariums must have water that is not too saline and not too fresh. The temperature of the water must be neither too hot nor too cold, and the chemical makeup must not be too acidic or too bland. The water in the tank must be perfectly balanced in a number of ways to sustain the lives of the fish and the plants. Quite a neat analogy to how we strive for balance in our own lives! Work, family, friendships, time for worship, recreation, hobbies, caring for loved ones, exercise, chores, meetings…they all make it very hard to maintain harmony in our lives by having just the right amount of each thing. It may appear that we do a pretty fair job of keeping an equilibrium, but are we taking into consideration a crucial element?
Let’s look back at the aquarium again. We know that fish create waste, making the water polluted, and over time, what started out as the most perfectly balanced aquarium soon becomes unlivable. The crucial element is the filter, which pumps the dirty water out of the tank, through purifying elements, and returns clean, life-sustaining water back to the fish’s environment.
Is it any different with our own lives? Things happen that throw off the balance of our seemingly synchronized lives. It may be a habit that leads to excess or even addiction. Perhaps we wander away from Jesus when we need to be running to Him. God has such better options planned for us than the ones that we often choose. Keeping our life’s activities balanced is only part of what we all need to maintain an environment where we can thrive. Like the aquarium, we, too, need a filter in our lives. Jesus is that filter. He is the forgiver, the correcting parent, the loving Father, the counselor, the healer the doctor…the purifier of our shameful sins. He’s always standing by, waiting for an invitation to be the filter system in our everyday lives. When we turn to Him, He takes the waste of our lives, filters it through the blood that He shed on the cross for our sins, and returns it to us as purified living water. His living water is what truly helps us to maintain a balanced environment!
Make it a great week, praising God that HE yearns to be our filter system…if only we just invite Him,
Cindy, inspired by Bruce
