Sunday 11th December 2011
This Christmas…
1 John 3:16-18 states:
‘This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth’.
These words serve as both an encouragement and a challenge to us. Jesus is God’s gift to mankind and this Christmas we have the opportunity to make a gift to support the work of Samaritan’s Purse in South East Asia providing nutritional support for the children of the Red River Class Project. Please be praying about how much you can give!
God Bless
Brett
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Crossway North says “Thank You!”…
… to Ros Pritchard for all her hard work in the recent Craigieburn Community Renewal recent carols event.
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Love Offering
Please come prepared this Sunday to contribute to a love offering we are taking up to thank Keshia for her hard work and dedication as our Children’s Church Co-ordinator over the last 4 years as she is stepping out of the ministry on the 18th of December.
Christmas Service
This Christmas we’re starting early and keeping it short! Join us from 9.30am til 10.30am for a joyful family service to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas together.
Can you help?
Rufus and Wynita Wilson need someone to look after their Maltese terrier, Chloe, for three weeks – from December 22nd til January 13. She will need a secure backyard to run around in and food will be provided. If you can help, please email the office.
Crossway North T-Shirts
Through the generous efforts of the Parker family Crossway North have our own branded high quality t-shirts & caps for sale. T-shirts are $25 (usually $45) and caps $15 – Available from Michelle Parker today!
What’s on at Crossway North?
Want to know what’s happening around Crossway North? Why not check out our events calendar to find out? You can find it by clicking on the events link at the top of crosswaynorth.org.au or by clicking here.
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Anchors Small Groups
Ladies, we’re taking a well-earned break over the Christmas holidays! Enjoy yourselves over the festive season and check back here or email the office for more details about Anchors in the new year.
BUILT Men’s Group
Guys, we’re on holidays! Relax over the festive season and check back here or email the office for more details about BUILT in the new year.
Surge Youth
We’re meeting 7.30pm this Friday the 9th of December. Also, please note the change of date for our ice-skating adventure to the Icehouse at the Docklands – we’ll be meeting at 6.30 on Friday the 16th of December before we head into the city. Watch your inbox for the latest event details or email the office for more information.
Discover Crossway North
Are you new to Crossway North? Come to Discover Crossway North! We’ll be running Discover Crossway North again soon. Talk to Paul or Email the office for more details if you are interested.
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Breakthrough in Prayer 2011 – Prayer Meetings
Sunday Mornings
Sunday’s in the storage room (far left corner of auditorium)@ 9:45am. Please feel free to join in for as long or as short as you are able.
Every 2nd Tuesday (Next Meeting: 20th December)
Focussing on Mission, Movement and Mobilisation
Meeting at Leonnie Wickenden’s from 8 til 9pm.
Every 3rd Friday of the Month (Next Meeting: 16th December)
Meeting at Paula Castaldi’s from 7.30 til 9.30pm. Please note: this meeting will no longer be held at Jenny Grad’s. If you need the address for this meeting, please email the office.
Every 1st Saturday of the Month (Next Meeting: 7th January 2012)
Meeting at Ted and Di King’s from 7am. Breakfast provided!
NEW! Every 3rd Saturday of the Month (Next Meeting: 17th December)
Focussing on Children, Youth and Young Adults
Meeting at Jeevan and Majella’s from 7 til 8am.
We would love to see as many of our church family as possible, choosing one or more prayer meetings to regularly attend. If you would be willing to begin another prayer group, at another time, then please speak to Pastor Brett 9333-0100 or email prayer@crosswaynorth.org.au
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Pokits – Autism Parent Support Group
Meeting the first Monday of every month at Mother Teresa’s Catholic Primary School Windrock Avenue Mt Ridley (Craigieburn).
For more information email Susie.
Little Rockets is our program for all pre-school age children. Our program continues this week with lots of fun activities, songs, and another fantastic bible story in the Music Room. Contact Keshia Mitchell for more details!

Zoom is our program for school age children from grades Prep to 6. Contact Keshia Mitchell for more details!
Giggles Playgroups
Giggles Playgroups meet weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. See our website or email us.
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Did you know that we publish a Daily Devotional every day?
Sourced from inspirational Christian leaders all over the world and delivered to your inbox or you can subscribe via RSS feed. Check out our last Daily Devotional here.
Crossway North’s Bookstore is closed for the time being.
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A Caring Community
Please do not feel alone in any life problems that you may be experiencing. We have a team who would love to pray with you, no matter what challenge you are facing.
You can either write your prayer request on a communication card from the Info Desk or meet with a prayer team member. They will be waiting at the front of the auditorium after each service.
There is also the ability to make a prayer request from the website or you can email prayer@crosswaynorth.org.au because We Care.
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Inclusions for our Bulletin
We would love to have some family news for our weekly bulletin so if you have anything that you would like to share, please email bulletin@crosswaynorth.org.au and let us know!
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Crossway North Fundraising 2012 Calendar

