April 20, 2025

PRAYER CONCERNS: Phoenix Bacon, Kent Bonnett, Craig & Caree Collver, Richard Decker, Tressa Dickerson, Brian Douglas, Sue Evans, Joan Halsey, Jeanne Howard, Jim Kallal, Jill Kunzeman, Wally & Marge Lamb, Heather Manwell, Deloras Martin, Sharon Rahe, Bill Schwartze, Delbert Scranton, Rusty & Jeana Sealock, Michael Smith, Kevin Wombles, Karen Birch (John Birch’s sister), Dave Dunham (Brokaw/Dyer family), Dennie Hull (Jack Hull’s brother), Pat Lehr (Steve Lehr’s sister), Freda Predmore (Sarah McNulty’s grandmother), Gail Walston (Laura Grimsley’s sister), Robert Wilson (Rachel Cawthon’s father), Steve Young (Friend of Bev White)
With Sympathy: John Walker (Grace Walker’s husband)

No Youth Group on April 20; however, it will resume on April 27.

Elder Meeting, Tues, April 22, 6:00.

Choir Practice will resume at 6:30 on Wed, April 23.

The Thursday Noon Bible Study will resume on April 24.

No Hangout 45 during April; however, it will resume in May.

Mississippi Valley Christian Service Camp Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Sunday, April 27, 11:00-1:00. Adults $10, Children 3-12 $5, Age 2 and under free. Crossroads Center - Eat in or carry out.

CMF Luncheon, Sunday, May 4, 11:45 am at Crossroads Center. Sign up at the coffee table if you plan to attend so we know how much food to prepare. Meeting details will be published soon.

Disciple Heritage Fellowship National Conference, May 7-8, First Christian Church of Decatur. To register and for more details visit discipleheritage.org/conference. Registration includes 2-day conference admission and 3 meals.

All are welcome to attend Ken Bradbury's one act play, "The Bystanders", being performed on Sunday, April 27 at:
9:00 am Perry United Methodist Church, 106 E. South St., Perry
10:30 am Griggsville United Methodist Church, 115 S. Stanford St., Griggsville
2:30 pm First Christian Church of Pittsfield, 225 N. Memorial St., Pittsfield
This one-hour play is a collection of stories shared by those who were around Christ before, during, or after the Crucifixion. This powerful drama features Mike Schneider, Cooper Stowers, Audra Nelson, Katie McDannald, Margaret Whitehurst, Buford Stowers, Keith Bradbury, and Brenda Yale. Admission is free. For information call 217.473.4735.

Mark your calendars for the CWF Spring Sale on Sat, May 24, 2025! (Yep – Memorial Day Weekend!) Sale time is 8 AM – 12 PM with most everything half price beginning at 11:00.  Items may be brought to the Crossroads gym Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 20-22, from 8 AM – 5 PM, and Friday, May 23, from 8 AM – 12 PM. (If you need a special time, call Kathy 217-248-5214)  For the Spring Sale we will accept most of the usual items including: household, decorations, outdoor, garden, plants, tools, kitchen ware, small appliances, small furniture, footwear, toys, jewelry, books (no encyclopedia sets) and clothing of all sizes. (No TVs, computers, printers, fax, etc.) We always have fun preparing for the sale and enjoy visiting with our shoppers as we welcome them into our lovely Crossroads Center! Please consider working with us as we set out and price items during the week or come on sale day to help shoppers and add up/pack purchases. We especially need help after the sale as we box up everything that is leftover. Proceeds will be distributed among many worthy local non-profit organizations and charities.

Mark your calendars for ***LIVE IT OUT VBS*** July 13th through 16th. Interested in lending a hand, contact Niki Dixon 417-392-0729