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Cross Roads Connections 1 February, 2020

Cross Roads Connections

A monthly newsletter of the Cross Roads Presbyterian Church

“Where Monroeville Meets Christ”2310 Haymaker Road, Monroeville PA 15146

412-372-2226 CrossRoadsPresbyterian.comVol. 12 Issue 2 February, 2020

February is usually the month that we associate with love. With the avalanche of Valentine’s Day cards, candy and the like, we find ourselves prompted to express the love we have for others.

This month we will be focusing on all the different things there are to love about Cross Roads, as well as what we have learned that needs some adjustment.

On the first Sunday in February we will begin a month of looking at how to love better and how to learn more. We will

hear stories that help us focus on loving our neighbor and seeking justice for them here.

On the second Sunday we will have a “state of the church” conversation in worship— where we will share the summaries of the Holy Cow CAT survey that you all faithfully participated in, and what that might mean we will be concentrating on next. This will dovetail into our annual meeting where we will share what was accomplished in Christ’s name in the year past, and how the changes in the budget will guide some of our decisions moving forward to be faithful stewards of all that we have as a community faith.

On the third Sunday we will look together at what it means to speak truth in love to one another and to ourselves.

On the fourth Sunday we will be welcoming new members and baptizing a baby. We will explore together how we love those who are new to the family of faith and what that means for how we worship and serve together.

I look forward to worshipping with you all and sharing the love that we receive from Christ!

Peace,

Pastor Sarah

Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

Matthew 22:37-39



Worship Opportunities for February

Worship is held each Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Join us!

February 2 – Boy Scout Sunday, Communion Pastor Sarah’s sermon will be “Blessings and Love,” based on Matthew 5:1-12 and Micah 6: 1-8. Members of Boy Scout Troop 184 will aid us in worship leadership. We will share in Communion together.

February 9 – Annual MeetingToday’s gospel reading is Matthew 5:13-20, and Pastor Sarah’s sermon will be “Our Salt and Light.” Following worship our youth will host a luncheon, and we will hold the annual meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of Cross Roads Church.

February 16 This morning Pastor Sarah will offer a sermon titled “Speaking the truth in love,” based on Matthew 5:21-37.

February 23— Baptism and New Members, Transfiguration of ChristWe will celebrate a Baptism and welcome new members into our church family. Our scripture reading is Matthew 17:1-9, and Pastor Sarah’s sermon will be “Faithful Past and Present”

Ash Wednesday WorshipJoin us for worship at 11:30 a.m. or 7:30 p.m. on Ash Wednesday, February 26. We will offer

Communion and the Imposition of Ashes at both services for those wishing to receive them. All are welcome as we mark the beginning of the season of Lent.

New Members ConversationInterested in becoming a new member at Cross Roads?Want to find out more information about what it means to be a member?

Come join Pastor Sarah and a few elders to talk informally about membership on February 12th from 7-8pm. Light refreshments will be offered.

If you already know you’d like to join the church— please make every effort to be at this conversation. If for some reason you aren’t able to make this date, please contact Pastor Sarah to schedule a time to talk.

New members will be received in worship on Sunday February 23rd!



Farewell to Our Music DirectorDear Cross Roads Community,

I am writing this letter to inform the members of Cross Roads Church that I will be resigning from my position of Music Director/Organist. I have accepted a similar position at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fox Chapel. After several weeks of praying and asking God to help me with my decision, it seemed to me that He was leading me to a path of something new and different. Believe me when I say, leaving a comfortable position after twenty-one years to try something new and different is terribly frightening. I grew up in the Lutheran Church and started my career as an organist at my home church way back in 1978. There is something quite intriguing to have an opportunity to return to the roots of my early church life.

Cross Roads is my church and will continue to be my church. Kerry’s baptism was at Cross Roads. Kelsey will be married here in June of this year. Debbie will continue her work at Cross Roads. She remains dedicated to working with the Children’s Choir and she may even become more involved in the musical life of the church. I would like to thank her for her musical gifts and for her support of my decision. I would like to thank Pastor Sarah and Patty Winter for their friendship, advice and support. I would like to thank the entire congregation for their support and encouragement over these twenty-one years. Most of all, I would like to thank all of the wonderful people in the Handbell Choir and the Sanctuary Choir. They work so hard every week to bring music to God in our worship services, which helps bring God closer to this congregation. Each choir member has been a testimony to my life, each have taught me a great deal, and each have helped me on my Christian journey. I cherish each one of them and will never forget the musical work that we did together to serve our great God.

Again, Cross Roads is my church. I will continue to support the ministries of the church and I look forward to the work of the PNC and the vision that God has in store for the church and its people. I will continue to pray for the people of Cross Roads and I ask for your prayers as I make this transition.

In His Precious Name,

Randy Broker Randy Broker’s last day with us will be Sunday, February 2.

Thank God for Good Music“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul,” said Martin

Luther. Bernard Berenson put it this way: “On the wings of music we soar above and beyond nature, farther than any other vehicle can carry us.”

King Saul often became depressed and inwardly tormented. Some of his servants thought he could find relief by listening to music. The king heard about Jesse’s son David, who skillfully played a lyre (some translations read “harp”). Saul sent for David and heard him play. Saul was so helped by the music that he asked David to join his court. Thus we read in 1 Samuel 16:23, “Whenever the evil spirit … came upon Saul, David took the lyre and played it with his hand, and Saul would … feel better” (NRSV).

Music is an important part of our worship experience. The staff and members of Cross Roads offer our deepest thanks and appreciation to Randy Broker for more than 20 years of leading us in music that “calms the soul” and allows us to soar! You will be missed!


From the TreasurerChurch Family,

As you all know, Cross Roads began a capital campaign to celebrate the 50 years of our beautiful church back in 2017. As 2019 comes to a close and we start a new year, this campaign officially comes to an end. With your generosity we were able to make great strides in upgrading our church. A few of the projects that stemmed from your giving are the electronic sign, upgraded lighting on the church grounds, expanded WiFi network, repairs to the sidewalk, and renovations to the parlor.

I would personally like to thank all of you who were able to contribute over the past two years. While this campaign may be over, I would encourage everyone to prayerfully consider continued contributions to the church's general budget. Expenses covered in our yearly budget include staff wages and benefits, utility bills, maintenance of the church, and support for each committees programming, etc. In addition, you have an opportunity to invest in our security

upgrade that was approved at the December congregational meeting. I would encourage you to check the security fund display board and help us reach our goal of $25,000.

Lastly, please remember to send in your 2020 estimate cards (Pledge Cards). These can be found in the pews, the church newsletter, and the church office. You can return them to Martha, myself, or place them in the offering plate any Sunday in January. Having the estimates assists the finance committee, session, and myself as we prepare the 2020 budget to be presented at the February 9th annual meeting.

Again, thank you all for your continued financial support. I look forward to an amazing 2020! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at [email protected].

Thanks,Dominic ZappaCross Roads Church Treasurer

Annual MeetingThe Session of Cross Roads has called a meeting of the Congregation

and Corporation of Cross Roads Church for Sunday, February 9 at 12:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. At this meeting we will receive the 2019 Annual Reports, elect members to our Nominating Committee, receive the 2020 budget, and conduct any other business as appropriate.

A luncheon will be available prior to the meeting, prepared by our Junior and Senior high youth as a fundraiser for their summer mission trips. There is no set cost for the lunch, but donations will be accepted.

The Annual Report to the Congregation will be available on the church web page, CrossRoadsPresbyterian.com, a week prior to the meeting. A limited number of paper copies, for those without internet access, will be available following worship on Sunday, February 2. In order to be good stewards of our resources, please review the full report on line and print out only those pages of particular interest to you.

Please make every effort to attend this important day in the life of the church.

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New Committee Structure Announced

The Session has adopted a plan that will enable folks to participate in leadership and committees without having to attend quite so many meetings.

Here are the highlights: The new committee structure consists of four committees meeting each month on a regular basis.

They are Finance, Mission/Outreach, Christian Education and Worship/Music. These committees have agreed not to meet on Thursdays, so that anyone who would like to

participate in choir and bells may be free to do so without trying to be in two places at once or feeling that they must choose.

The Session will be moving to the fourth Wednesday of the month so that all of the committees (and Deacons/Trustees) will have had a chance to meet before we gather.

Elders will be asked to serve on only one committee— so that they don’t need to attend more than two meetings a month.

Cross Roads Presbyterian Church Board and Committee Meeting ScheduleWeek of the Month Meetings

Week 1 Deacons (T) Christian Education (M)Week 2 Trustees (M) Mission & Outreach (W)Week 3 Finance (M) Worship & Music (W)Week 4 Session (W)

Cross Roads Presbyterian Church Committee ConfigurationCommittee Committee Configuration

Christian Education Elder, Staff (2), Preschool, At-large (3)Finance Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Elder (2), At-large (3)

Mission & Outreach Elder, Deacon, At-large (5)Worship & Music Pastor, Staff, Elder, At-large (3)

Table Notes:1. Personnel and Nominating will meet on an as-needed basis determined by the chair of each

committee (the configurations for these two committees will largely remain the same)2. Week 1 is the first full week of the month3. The chairs will pick the night of the week each board or committee will meet4. The Finance committee is a consolidation of Finance, Planned Giving, and Stewardship5. The Mission & Outreach committee is a consolidation of CCI, Evangelism, and Fellowship and will

also take over the fundraising opportunities that used to fall under the Deacons 6. Meetings should not be held on Thursdays so that members can participate in the choir and/or

handbell choir7. The meeting pairings were chosen with the goal that members and staff would only need to attend

one meeting per week at a maximum8. With the pared down committee structure and configurations, the goal is to have the committees plan

and lead events; however, volunteers will be needed to help run them


Faith Works for FebruaryOur Contemporary Concerns class, called Faith Works, meets each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. in Fellowship

Hall. All adults are invited and encouraged to join us as we take a fresh look at our world and our lives through a lens of faith. Here’s our February schedule.

February 2 – Boy Scout Sunday – no class, enjoy the Scout Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m., and attend the Year of the Bible class in the Parlor.

February 9 – Podcasts with Josh and Nathan Phillips – How can we use technology to enhance our faith life? There are new and fresh ways to learn about God’s word for us in our lives, and our friends Josh and Nathan Phillips will introduce us to them. Bring your questions!

February 16 – Don Ziegler will speak about Mission Vision, which provides patients with used and new donated eyeglasses in Malawi, Zimbabwe, Honduras and Mexico.

February 23 – Marriage – Maureen McGowan and Carl Schwartz attended a refreshing marriage encounter weekend, and they will join us to share some of the lessons they learned while they were there.

Year of the Bible2020 is a Year of the Bible at Cross Roads! Everyone is

encouraged to commit themselves to reading the Bible cover to cover in one year. This journey is one best shared with friends, so join our discussions on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the church parlor. Our weekly readings for February are:

February 2 – Exodus 1-14, Psalm 11-14, Matthew 19-23February 9 – Exodus 15-28, Psalm 15-17, Matthew 24-28February 16 – Exodus 29-40, Psalm 18-19, Acts 1-5, Leviticus 1-3February 23 – Leviticus 4-17, Psalm 20-22, Acts 6-10

Look for questions for thought and discussion about the readings each Sunday in the bulletin.

Faith and FictionDo you enjoy a good story? Ever wish you could talk with someone about

what you’ve read, and see where God is at work in the stories we read? Join our Faith and Fiction Book Club on Sunday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Parlor for a friendly discussion! This month we are reading “Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker” by Jennifer Chiaverini. In Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker, novelist Jennifer Chiaverini presents a stunning account of the friendship that blossomed between Mary Todd Lincoln and her seamstress, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Keckley, a former slave who gained her professional reputation in Washington, D.C. by outfitting the city’s elite. Keckley made history by sewing for First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln within the White House, a trusted

Cross Roads Connections 9 February, 2020 witness to many private moments between the President and his wife, two of the most compelling figures in American history.

For March, we’ll be reading The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George. Join us!

What Are Those

Envelopes In My

Box? If you’ve picked up your box of offering

envelopes for 2020, you may be wondering about the first three envelopes in the box: Initial Offering, Per Capita, and “I’m So Blessed.”

Our sets of offering envelopes cost about $5 each, with a total cost to the church of just under $1,000. The “initial offering” envelope gives you an opportunity to make an additional donation, above your pledge, to help offset the costs associated with providing these boxes of envelopes to you.

The “Per Capita Apportionment” is a $35 fee we must pay per member to Pittsburgh Presbytery to help fund their work. Your extra donation of $35 per member in your household to that fund helps offset the nearly $14,000 bill.

The “I’m So Blessed” special offering is an opportunity for you to pass on the blessings you receive as a donation to our mission fund, any time you are feeling especially blessed and want to pass it on!

All three of these are designed to be additional gifts to the church, not included in your pledged donation to the general fund for 2020. Thank you for your generous support of Cross Roads!

Mission Partner Spotlight

Where do Cross Roads Mission dollars go? Cross Roads supports Presbytery approved nonprofit organizations. This month we’d like to spotlight one of those nonprofits – Angels Place, a local charity for young mothers.

Each day, single parents come face-to-face with difficult decisions. Who will take care of your child while going to school or work each day? How will you be able to provide the emotional support your child needs? Angels’ Place helps determined parents secure a brighter, more stable future by providing quality early childhood education, child care and family support at no cost or at significantly reduced rates to families in need. Our work is to ensure that every family in our community – particularly those in need – has access to the resources to succeed in school and in life. Since 1984, Angels’ Place has worked to create systems that strengthen the family, support parents to complete their educational goals and obtain satisfying employment, moving toward self-sufficiency. More information can be found in the hallway on the bulletin board across from the Current Happenings board.


It hurts to lose someone.Find help at GriefShare.

It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel.

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Join us on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the church parlor.

News from the DeaconsThe Deacons will be feeding the homeless on the streets of Pittsburgh on Saturday, February 29.

During the month of February we would like to ask you, our congregation, to help us collect new socks, gloves, and hats; so we can provide warmth to the folks we serve. There will be a box labeled "warmth donations" located beside the food pantry donation table at the side entrance.

If you would like to volunteer to help feed the homeless in February please see Andrew Langan or any Deacon.

Project Linus“A Project Linus Blanket is like a great

big hug when you need it most!The Cross Roads deacons are pleased to announce our participation

in a wonderful non-profit ministry called Project Linus. New and handmade blankets are provided to seriously ill or traumatized children nationwide through donations to over 350 Project Linus Chapters. The Deacons are working with the Pittsburgh Chapter to provide blankets through Valentine’s Day. We need all sizes from premies to blankets for teens in need of comfort.If you would like to donate a blanket, the following are the requirements:

New, handmade and washable. Blankets may be quilted, knitted, crocheted or sewn. Fleece blankets cut with fringe also work if

you are not skilled at crafts. Made in child-friendly colors and patterns. No large, open holes or designs for little hands, feet or hospital equipment to get caught. Sizes needed:

22”X22” (preemies) 36”X36” (to cover isolettes, and for babies & small children) 40”X60” (older children) 48”X72” (teenagers)

Donations can be left in the cradle at the side entrance through Valentines Day.

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The Very Best ValentineAlmost everyone — at least of the female persuasion — knows the romantic meaning of the phrase

“hearts and flowers.” Valentine’s Day is coming! What will I get from my boyfriend … my husband … my best friend? I’m hoping for some sort of bouquet, a card full of loving words and red hearts, candy or at least a sweet balloon.

Human beings may disappoint. That special someone may forget to check the calendar for February 14. But even if he doesn’t come through exactly as I hope, I can still be amazed and happy with the valentine I am sure to receive every day from my heavenly Father and his Son: words of delight and joy and caring — always surrounding me with love and more love. These are the best “hearts and flowers” I could ever have, and which I do have, on Valentine’s Day and throughout eternity.

—Sandy Hyland from The Newsletter Newsletter


Children’s Ministry News

Staying Connected! Questions or issues connecting? Contact Pastor Lori! Remind – Our remind group is @crchildfam. Facebook—look us up Cross Roads Kids Ministry and Cross Roads Presbyterian

in MonroevillePhone—412-372-2226 (church) or 412-737-1412 (Pastor Lori—call/text)Email—[email protected]

Bounce Park and Rock Climbing

February 8 4PM-6PMAltimate Air

1701 Lincoln Hwy, North Versailles$16/participant $6 for 2 pieces of pizza

and unlimited soda We will have the Yellow Party Room in the Movie area for coats, refreshments, and for parents to meet and chat. We will have access to all jumping and rock climbing facilities. Rock wall participants must be 70 lbs. Ninja Room participants must be 10 and up. Please contact Pastor Lori to sign up!

JAM – Jesus and Me – A 4th-6th grade youth group

February 12 6PM-8PMOur theme will be “Hard to Love.” Are

there people in our life who are just hard to like, not to mention love? What is harder: climbing a mountain or hanging out with someone we don’t like? We will be talking about what Jesus says about our enemies and love. There will be games, dinner (pizza, fruit, dessert) and lots of fun!

JELLY - Joyfully Exploring the Lord’s Love and You

A 1st-3rd grade youth group February 19 6PM-7PM

Join us for our new youth group for 1st-3rd graders! Each month we will have a topical theme chosen from the kids’ devotional “Indescribable, 100 devotions about God and Science”. Our next theme is Hard At Heart! What makes us hard and unkind? Can you tell if someone has a hard heart from the outside? We will talk about this while we look at another heart—the heart of our earth! There will be games and scripture and dessert!

Easter Egg Hunt Planning VolunteersDo you have ideas for our Easter Egg Hunt

in April? We are looking for church members to help plan this community outreach event! Please contact Pastor Lori 412-737-1412 (call/text). Donations of plastic eggs for the hunt are also needed!

NEW EVENTS THIS YEAR! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! VBS Reunion Bowling – February 22 1PM-3PM Free food $5 suggested donation taken at doorTrip to see Aladdin at Trafford Middle School - March 22 2 PM $7/ticketEaster Egg Hunt – April 5— following the Palm Sunday luncheonSunday worship at the Pittsburgh Zoo – May 3

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Cross Roads Connections 13 February, 2020 Celebrate Summer VBS Kick Off Food Truck Night – June 3


Vacation Bible School News

VBS Bowling Reunion PartyDid you enjoy VBS last year? Would you like to see your friends from

VBS last summer? Come join us at Lokay Lanes – 2127 Mosside Blvd. on Saturday, February 22 from 1-3 pm. We will enjoy pizza and drinks complements of Cross Roads. A $5.00 per person donation at the door is suggested. Come join us and see what this summer’s VBS theme will be.

Donations NeededSave your round cardboard that your frozen pizzas come on… VBS can use those for wheels on our trains. Bring them to Pastor Lori’s office. Thanks.

VBS T-ShirtsVBS volunteers this year we are offering you the

opportunity to purchase a Rocky Railway T-shirt that you may wear during VBS or during the 4th of July parade. The cost of the T-shirt is $10.00 for sizes s-xl and $14.00 for 2xl to 4xl. If you are interested in purchasing one of these T-shirts please

contact Betsy Hughes at [email protected] or call/text her at 412-478-9617.

Youth News You Can UseThe youth are invited to attend Jesus Jubilee each Sunday in room 205. Under the leadership of

Bryan Bass-Riley, this separate Sunday School/Worship time for teens offers an opportunity for our youth to reflect on their faith in meaningful ways.

We will have two mission events for February! Youth and their parents will help prepare and serve the meal before our annual meeting on Sunday, February 9. And, we’ll be passing out M&M tubes for you to fill with your spare change! Both of these events will benefit our summer mission trips.

Our Fellowship event for February will be snow tubing at Boyce Park on Monday, February 17 – President’s Day. School’s closed for the day, so let’s spend it together having fun! Watch your emails and the Sunday Bulletin for times and costs.




Upcoming Events At Cross RoadsBoy Scout

SundayFebruary 2On Sunday, February 2,

Boy Scouts from Troop 184 will be participating in our worship

service and hosting a pancake, egg and sausage breakfast for us from 8:30 until 9:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Cost for the breakfast is $4.00 per person, $7.00 per couple, or $11.00 per family. Cross Roads Men’s Association sponsors the Boy Scout Troop, and they hold their weekly meetings here in our Fellowship Hall. The Scout Breakfast has become an annual tradition, as part of their way of thanking Cross Roads for its sponsorship.

Women’s CircleFebruary 10

Our Women’s Circle will meet on Monday, February 10 at 10:00 a.m. in the church parlor. All women are welcome to join us for our Bible Study, “The Rock, the Road and the Rabbi”. We will meet to sew at 9:30 a.m. each Tuesday in the choir room.

Men’s DinnerFebruary 11

Don’t miss the next Men’s Dinner! Our speaker will be Peg Sinback and she will give an update regarding what has been happening at the Cross Roads Food Pantry. Our wonderful dinner will be prepared by Chef Jay Winter and his cooking team. If any of the men would like to bring their wives, they are always welcome-just put them as guests on the men's dinner signup form.

Join us at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11 in Fellowship Hall. Cost is $10 per person.

Call the church office at 412-372-2226 to reserve your space!


Crafting Afternoons

Every Thursday in February

Join our Crafting Group from 2-4:30 p.m. every Thursday in Fellowship Hall. Bring your watercolors, scrapbooking, or other craft project and join our fun group talking and working together. There is no instructor and no cost, this is just an opportunity to visit and work on whatever you like! All are welcome.

Lunch BunchFebruary 14

The Women’s Lunch Bunch will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 14 at China Palace. All women are welcome. Sign up on the Women’s Bulletin Board across from the church office so we know to save you a seat!

Produce to PeopleFebruary 15

Sign up to help distribute fresh produce to needy families on Saturday, February 15. We’ll meet at 8:15 a.m. at the church to carpool to the distribution site, and will finish our work before noon. A sign up sheet is posted on the Current Happenings Board in the office hallway.

Men’s BreakfastFebruary 18

The monthly Men’s Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, February 18. We’ll meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Denny’s Restaurant on Route 22 in Monroeville. No reservations are required, we’ll meet at the restaurant.


Honors and MemorialsThe Planned Giving Ministry Team gratefully acknowledges the following contributions to our

Honors and Memorials Program:

Deacons FundGiven By: In Memory Of:Fran Brown Betty GrimmHigh View Acres Social Club Betty Grimm Richard and Cynthia Kliment Betty GrimmBarbara Manner Betty Grimm

Food PantryGiven By: In Memory Of:Kevin and Sharon Bass Betty GrimmMary Tymeson Her husband

Food PantryGiven By: In Honor Of:Ed and Pam Kasemeyer Barb Metz

General FundGiven By: In Memory Of:Faye and Warren Junker Dorothy Forman

Notes from the Church Office Articles for the March issue of the Cross Roads Connections are due in the church office on

Wednesday, February 12. Articles may be emailed to the church at [email protected] .

In case of severe winter weather, the Church Office will follow the schedule of Gateway Public Schools for closings and delays.

Do you receive our weekly e-mail news, the E-Pistle? If you do not, and you’d like to be added to our distribution list, please send a message to [email protected].

Directory Changes: In our Father’s House:Nancy Janiszewski passed to eternal life on January 14, 2020.

New Address: Christie and Walter Riddell, 219 Colony Drive, Irwin 15642.




CROSS ROADS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Planned Giving Program Financial Support Form

2310 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, PA 15146-4326412-372-2226

www.crossroadspresbyterian.com

CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATIONYour Name(s): ___________________________________________________________________Address: _______________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip:_________________________________________________________________________

HONORS & MEMORIALSContribution in Honor/Memory of: ______________________________________________________Amount: $___________________ (Note: Acknowledgements will not indicate an amount)

Acknowledgment Sent to: _______________________________________________________________Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

GIFT DESIGNATIONI would like my gift credited toward the following Special Needs Fund to support theministries of Cross Roads:

General Fund Food Pantry Landscaping ScholarshipSpecial Music Children’s Ministries Undesignated Planned

GivingI would like my gift credited towards the Church’s Endowment:

General Endowment Pastor’s Housing Music Maintenance Fund

PLANNED GIVING OPPORTUNITIESWe invite you to have lasting impact on our Church by including Cross Roads in your giftand/or estate plans. Your enduring statement of faith will be used to further Christ’s work andwill have an impact on future generations of our church family. Individuals who have includedthe Church in their gift or estate plans are eligible for the Pillars of Cross Roads Program,which recognizes individuals who have made or who are making bequests, estate plans orirrevocable gifts.

I/we would like to know more about how I/we might make a planned gift to Cross Roads.I/we have already included Cross Roads in my/our estate plans.Name: ______________________________Telephone Number: ________________________________

Cross Roads Connections 20 February, 2020 The legal name of our Congregation is “Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, Monroeville, Pennsylvania


Attendance at Our Worship Services

December 22 169December 24, 7:00 p.m. 117December 24, 10:00 p.m. 160December 29 91January 5 113January 12 129January 19 138

February….1 - Ken Wintersgill4 – Brian Teaman6 - Geoff Phillips9 - Bobbie Kendig

11 – Maureen McGowan 13 – Hadley Roddy 14 – David McCutchan 16 – Jim Brown17 - Sue Keane17 - Elizabeth Kendig

17 - Bob Kendig19 – Ronald Koerner22 – Kathy Fagan23 - Kara Rupchak

Happy Anniversary to….Dominic and Caroline Zappa 2/8/86Todd and Alice Leighton 2/22/80

The Church StaffInterim Pastor: Rev. Sarah Robbins

Director of Children and Family Ministries: Rev. Lori Bass-RileyOrganist/Music Director: Randal Broker

Children’s Music Director: Debbie BrokerOffice Coordinator: Martha Wintersgill

Custodian: Barry MacDonaldPreschool Director: Kelley RupchakNursery Caregiver: Meghan Griffith

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Office Telephone: 412-372-2226

Cross Roads Connections 22 February, 2020 E-mail: [email protected]

Web Page: Crossroadspresbyterian.com


February at Cross Roads Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2Scout Sunday8:30 a.m. Scout Pancake Breakfast9:00 a.m. Year of the Bible10:00 a.m. Worship/Communion

39:30 a.m. Preschool Board meeting6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts7:00 p.m. Christian Ed Team

49:30 a.m. Women’s Sewing7:00 p.m. Deacons7:00 p.m. Grief Share

512:00 p.m. AA5:00 p.m. Confirmation Class7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Committee

6Preschool Registration2:00 p.m. Crafting Afternoon6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts6:30 p.m. Bell Choir7:00 p.m. PNC7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts7:15 p.m. ACOA7:30 p.m. Choir

79:30 a.m. International Women11:30 a.m. Food Pantry Board6:00 p.m. Girl Scouts7:30 p.m. PAS

89:00 a.m. Dustbusters Team D

98:45 a.m. Faith Works9:00 a.m. Year of the Bible10:00 a.m Worship11:30 a.m. Luncheon12:00 p.m. Meeting of the Congregation7:00 p.m. Faith and Fiction

1010:00 a.m. Women’s Circle6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts7:00 p.m. Trustees7:00 p.m. Yoga

119:30 a.m. Women’s Sewing6:30 p.m. Men’s Dinner7:00 p.m. Grief Share

12Connections articles due12:00 p.m. AA6:00 p.m. JAM7:00 p.m. New member class

132:00 p.m. Crafting Afternoon6:30 p.m. Bell Choir6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts7:00 p.m. PNC7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts7:00 p.m. ACOA7:30 p.m. Choir

1411:30 a.m. Lunch Bunch6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts 7:30 p.m. PAS

158:15 a.m. Produce to People

168:45 a.m. Faith Works9:00 a.m. Year of the Bible10:00 a.m. Worship11:15 a.m. Mother Daughter banquet planning

17President’s DayPreschool ClosedYouth snow tubing7:00 p.m. Yoga7:00 p.m. Fiance team

188:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast9:30 a.m. Sewing7:00 p.m. Grief Share

1912:00 p.m. AA5:00 p.m. Confirmation Class6:00 p.m. Jelly7:00 p.m. Session


21 6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts7:30 p.m. PAS

2210:00 a.m. Officer Training1:00 p.m. VBS Bowling reunion

238:45 a.m. Faith Works9:00 a.m. Year of the Bible10:00 a.m. Worship1:30 p.m. Girl Scout Thinking Day

246:30 p.m. Girl Scouts7:00 p.m. Yoga

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9:30 a.m. Sewing7:00 p.m. Grief Share

26Ash Wednesday12:00 p.m. AA11:30 a.m. Worship7:30 p.m. Worship


286:30 p.m. Girl Scouts7:30 p.m. PAS

295:00 p.m. Deacons serve homeless


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Of the Congregation and Corporation of

Cross Roads ChurchSunday, February 9, 2020

12:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall

Cross Roads Connections NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONCross Roads Presbyterian Church U.S. Postage Paid2310 Haymaker Road Pittsburgh, PAMonroeville, Pa 15146 PERMIT No. 4034

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