Transition Team Announcement The Fall has been busy with the hiring of an Interim Pastor, Pastor Kaila Armbruster, and moving into our transitional phase of calling a new Pastor. We have formed a Transition Committee featuring 6 members of the congregation. Work will begin in January 2024, which will include creating a Ministry Site Profile (MSP). This will be done by holding listening circles with congregational members in order to assess where our church has been, our current state, and what we would like the future of Crossroads to look like. The MSP will then go to the Synod and hopefully a match with a pastor to our congregation. This process can take some time, both in creating the MSP and finding a good fit for our church. We have been assigned a Transition Coach through the Synod to help us with this process. However, if more guidance is needed, there is an opportunity to hire a Transition Consultant. At this time, we are moving forward with the help of our 6 member committee and the transitional coach.  If you have any questions, please contact any member of the Church Board or Pastor Kaila. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Looking for a great way to give back? Check out our new sign up board. If you have any questions contact Pastor Kaila or Nicole Crombie.  Join us at The Station Coffee Co.  130 N Main St Florence, AZ MEET GOD    This coming Sunday we begin Advent. Advent  is a season of longing and anticipation, during which we prepare for the coming of Jesus. The church year begins with Advent, as life begins with birth, starting four Sundays before Christmas. The liturgical color for Advent is blue, which symbolizes waiting and hope.   This Sunday we light the candle of HOPE on the Advent Wreath.              Sunday's Hymns Come Though Long Expected Jesus Waiting Here For You O Come O Come Emmanuel Jesus Messiah The First Noel   JOIN US IN-PERSON OR ONLINE at 9:15am  YOUTUBE CHANNEL CROSSROADS ON-DEMAND FACEBOOK LIVE MEET FRIENDS Looking to become more involved? Crossroads has many ways that you can help! Contact Nicole or Michelle for more details. For more information contact Nicole Crombie Pastor Kaila Office Hours  Pastor Kaila has open office hours at Crossroads Church on Tuesdays from 9am until 1pm. If you are unable to meet at that time please contact her to schedule outside of those hours.  MAKE LIFE BETTER Will YOU PARTNER WITH US?  If you have ever considered setting up a recurring gift, now is the perfect time! Crossroads has more opportunities than ever to engage in Kingdom movements locally and around the world. Would you consider being part of this work financially?  To give online simply go to our Crossroads website or use the GIVE TODAY button.  There you can give a one time gift or set up your profile and use the reoccurring gift option.  It only takes a couple minutes.  You can also mail your gift to us at: Crossroads Church  2769 E. Combs Road Box 4 San Tan Valley, AZ 85140.  GIVE TODAY PRAYER WALL There are many ways to offer and receive prayer at Crossroads.  Send your prayer request to Crossroads Prays.  Go to the Prayer Station during worship service and light a candle. Receive confidential prayer with a  A Prayer Team member.  THIS WEEK'S PRAYER & PRAISE: Prayers for Israel  Jeff for healing from cancer John and Sue Cook as John has gone to a hospice home Jonathan for strength and healing during cancer treatments Ken for successful heart valve replacement and confusion of the mind Danny for cancer diagnosis and radiation Jamie for rare terminal cancer diagnosis Carrie for healing from a leg amputation  Nicole C. for new medical treatments Arlene and discernment for our Lord  Praise God for blessings through The Station Coffee Company ELCA global ministries All members of the Armed Forces  People across the world affected by aggression & war  All those affected by gun violence Station Coffee Co. Happenings Photos Of The Week Everyone having snacks and fun at the family ministries movie night showing Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Thank you to everyone that helped decorate out church for Christmas! Copyright © 2023 Crossroads Church, All rights reserved. Our Mailing Address Is: 2769 E. Combs Road | Box 4 | San Tan Valley | AZ | 85143 Our Physical Address Is: 2769 E. Combs Road Building D I San Tan Valley I AZ I 85140 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.