We understand that walking into a new place can often seem intimidating.  We want to do whatever it takes to make your first visit a pleasant one!  Here are a few things you can expect as you pull up to Crossroads:

• Smiling faces and a warm welcome.  We're all about connecting here at Crossroads, so don't be surprised if someone greets you with a handshake and asks you your name. You are important to us and we want you to feel welcome! 

• Children's Crossing Check-In:  The first thing you will see when you walk in the doors is our Children's Ministry area.  If you have a child between the ages of 6 months and elementary school age, this is where you will check in your children for their ministry time.  Read more about our children's ministry...  

• The Gymnasium / Auditorium:  Our "auditorium" is actually set up in a gym.  A gym is great for basketball games and high school prom - but it's not very inviting for a church service.  So we've decorated it in a way that hopefully feels warm and inviting.  
  

• Refreshments:  We understand that coffee is "wake-up" juice for many of us, so we have plenty of it!  For our non-coffee drinkers, don't worry - we have hot water so you can whip together your favorite tea or perhaps some hot chocolate.  And because food is often the way to one's heart, we hope you'll enjoy a donut or tasty pastry before you take your seat.  

•  Worship begins at 10:30am.  We won't lie - it will be rockin'.  Our worship is modern and contemporary because we believe that a lot of people can get into the music if it's something they would listen to outside of a Sunday morning.  More than anything, our desire is that you CONNECT WITH GOD during our worship time.  

• Coffee Break: We value relationships so much that we take a break right in the middle of the service so that we can get up and talk to people!  Refill on your cup-o-joe (or tea or fill in the blank) and say hi to someone you don't know!!  (Don't worry, we won't bite!) 

• Message:  Pastor Joel or one of our leaders will share most likely from a series that we've been following for a couple of weeks.  You may want to check-out our Podcast to get caught up with our current series so you get the full experience of what we've been learning!

• Ministry Time:  After the message, Pastor Joel will invite us to come to the front to pray with one of our Prayer Team Members (who are seasoned Christians and approved by the leadership team).  You may feel inclined to receive prayer because you've been touched by the message or perhaps you have something going on in your life that you'd like prayer for.  Please let this time to be a ministry to you. 

• Greet the Pastor on your way out: Pastor Joel and Christina (his wife) typically stand at the door to greet our guests on their way out.  PLEASE introduce yourself to them!!  You are their priority on Sunday and they want to say hi and get to know you a bit...

So there you have it - your first Sunday Service is complete.  We hope it won't be your last!  Come back and try us out for a SECOND SUNDAY!!