Ministries Missions

Compassion

What is Compassion?

Each year on Christmas Eve, CrossRoads Church allocates 100% of all offerings and gifts towards our relief & community development efforts. This work is done through our trusted partners in Haiti, Uganda, Rwanda and right here in our very own city and region. In the same way God gave His Son to us, we give our gifts to others. We call it Compassion.

This year's theme is "Stronger Together". In Ecclesiastes 4:12 it says, "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not easily broken." In these words, Solomon is emphasizing the strength of working together. 

We would love for you to participate; you can join us in prayer, volunteer, go on a short term outreach, or you can give a financial gift that will cause ripple effects across generations.

Ways to Give

  • Red Compassion Campaign Envelope < these envelopes are available in the church for cash or cheque donations
  • Debit / Credit is accepted at The HUB on Sundays, or at the Church Office weekdays from 8:30am - 4:30pm
  • E-transfer to: compassion@crossroadschurch.ca (Please include your mailing address in the notes if you would like a donation receipt)
  • Online donations accepted here

Compassion Booklet, 2024 Edition

Compassion

The Missions staff at CrossRoads have compiled updates from our Local and Global Partners, along with prayer items, stories and more! This edition is focused on our four partner areas; global partnerships in Uganda, Haiti, and Rwanda, and our local partnerships which include Hope Mission, Outreach Centre, and Central Alberta Youth Unlimited. God is doing amazing work in all of these areas, and we are excited to share these stories and progress reports with you! Download a PDF copy, or read it online.

FAMILIES WITH KIDS: Compassion resources for kids available here.


Upcoming Compassion Partner Events

We are excited to provide weekly opportunities to learn more about each of our partners and get involved! 

December 22: RWANDA
A special photo booth will be available! Picture yourself in Rwanda; dress up in traditional Rwandan clothing and pose in front of a Rwandan landscape! 
Sunday, December 22, all day in the Foyer.


Compassion Prayer Videos

This year, along with the Compassion booklet, we have put together these prayer videos to seek God's hand in helping to provide for our Compassion Partners. We invite you to pray with us as we seek God's provision, and through Him, we become stronger together!


A Prayer for Uganda, and our global partner, International Needs:


A Prayer for Haiti, and our global partner, Haiti ARISE:


A Prayer for Central Alberta, and our local partners, Hope Mission, Outreach Center, & Central Alberta Youth Unlimited:

Prayers for Rwanda, our global partners, World Relief:

Coming soon!


If you would like to revisit the prayer videos from 2023, the links are available here:

Our Prayer for Haiti, and our global partner, Haiti Arise

Our Prayer for Central Alberta, and our local partners, Hope Mission, The Outreach Centre, and Central Alberta Youth Unlimited

Our Prayer for Rwanda, and our global partner, World Relief

Our Prayer for Uganda, and our global partner, International Needs