CrossRoads Connect Weekly
The Cross Through Paul's Eyes
As we journey through Lent, we’ll take a fresh look at the Cross from different perspectives—seeing how it shaped the lives of Jesus, Paul, Peter, Isaiah, and John. The Cross is central to our faith, and this series invites us to refocus on its power, meaning, and impact on our relationship with Christ.
This Sunday, Julie Cavanaugh discusses Romans 6. This passage emphasizes that since we are believers, we have died to sin and should no longer live in it. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, we are given new life, set free from sin, and called to live in obedience to God. Grace is not a license to sin but an invitation to righteousness, leading to holiness and eternal life. Join us as we celebrate our freedom and new life in Jesus!
Everyone is welcome to worship in person this Sunday at 9am, 11am or 6pm, or join the livestream at one of the morning services. Join us online by visiting the livestream page, or find more info at crossroadschurch.ca/sunday.
Senior Pastor Transition
At our AGM in January, the Board recommended that Pastor Jordan Cavanaugh step into the role of Senior Pastor when Pastor Dan retires in June, 2026. They also promised opportunities for the church family to learn more and ask questions—this is one of those key moments.
Join us for an open forum with Pastor Jordan as he shares his heart for CrossRoads and his vision for the future. You’ll also hear from the Board about the senior pastor transition process and the plans moving forward. This is also an opportunity for you to ask questions.
This forum will occur during our next Soup's On event, so grab a bowl of soup and join us in the Chapel!
This is an exciting season for CrossRoads, and we invite you to be part of the conversation as we look ahead with faith and anticipation.
Sunday, April 6 at 12:30pm in the Chapel
Food & Fellowship
Soup's On is a wonderful opportunity to get connected with new people; whether they are new to CrossRoads Church, or just new to you. So spread the word, invite friends, family, or strangers—maybe invite someone new you met during the service! This month's meal will be Butternut Squash Soup. After the 6pm service there's no soup, but instead we will have treats and lattes in the Café. The Café is closed until we re-open after the 6pm service. Pay on the registration or in person.
Sunday, April 6, after each service in the Café/Gym
Cost is $5/person (ages 5 & under free).
Family of 4 or more (if over age of 5) is capped at $20.
No registration for 6pm service - Just drop by!
Africa Missions Trip
Have you ever felt a nudge to go to Africa? This November, our next Short-Term Outreach team is heading to Rwanda—and you’re invited! Join us for an info night where you’ll discover the incredible experiences we have planned for our two weeks there and get all your questions answered. Pastor Tracy Minke and Richard Vander Leek, both seasoned travelers to Rwanda, will share their insights on the meaningful work we’ll take part in and the country’s rich culture. They’ll walk us through the itinerary and highlight the purpose behind what we are there to do. This Short Term Outreach will give you an opportunity to not only immerse yourself in a new culture, but you'll be part of an amazing team as we serve the Lord together in a life-changing way. There’s no commitment required to attend the info night, so come with your curiosity and prepare to be inspired by the incredible work of our World Relief partners and the breathtaking beauty of Rwanda!
Monday, March 31, at 7pm in Room 207
Applications are due April 22. Learn more at crossroadschurch.ca/shorttermoutreaches
Step Out in Obedience
Baptism is an outward testimony of an inward transformation. It’s the first step of obedience for a disciple of Christ. It is a way for us to publicly declare that we acknowledge Jesus as Lord and are committing our lives to walking in His way. We would be thrilled to help you take this important step in your faith journey!
Sunday, April 13 during each service at 9am, 11am, or 6pm in the Sanctuary
If you would like to take this important step in following Jesus, please fill out the baptism form on our website at crossroadschurch.ca/baptism.
Men's Night: Fight For Family
Basecamp Sessions are meant to provide the men of CrossRoads with opportunities to develop friendships within the rhythms and routines of everyday life. At this session we'll build on Pastor Dan's previous message from the last basecamp session, about fighting for our families. This time we'll dive deeper and learn how to create a spiritual growth plan. Local Pastor Fred Knip, will also be there to equip and guide us through this process.
Saturday, April 5 at 4pm to 8pm in Youth Wing
Tickets: $15/person
Let's Play Ball!
Are you ready to hit the field, make new friends, and have a blast this spring? We’re putting together a Slo-Pitch team as part of the Red Deer Church Slo-Pitch League, but we need enough players to help us make it happen! This co-ed league is open to players ages 16 and up, and all skill levels are welcome. Games will run in May and June on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, offering a great way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather. Whether you’re a experienced player or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with others, enjoy friendly competition, and build community in a faith-filled environment. Don’t miss out—sign up today and let’s play ball!
Starts in May on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30
More details to come. Register before April 11.
Start Strong: Love For Life
Invest in your happily ever after: If you are engaged, this weekend getaway will ensure your future is set on the right path. The Engaged Encounter weekend condenses 10 weeks of pre-marriage counselling into 48 hours. Engaged Encounter focuses on how to communicate well with your partner. Learn from a team of married couples as they present on various topics such as marriage hot spots, conflict styles, finances, decision making, sex, and the art of listening. You will also have private time together with your fiancé to discuss each topic and how it will look in your relationship. Set aside your wedding planning for a weekend, and take some time away to focus on establishing your marriage—it's well worth it!
April 25 to 27 at Camp Silversides
Cost: $400 per couple (subsidies available). Please register by April 21.
Planning a Secure Future
Learn will planning and gifting strategies with Bill Murray from Christian Stewardship Services. CSS works with churches and charities to assist donors in stewardship for their financial future.
Through this seminar, you can learn:
- How to make decisions that support charities while optimizing your financial situation and reducing tax burdens.
- Set goals, determine suitable giving levels and methods, and create personalized wills and estate plans.
No cost and no catch: This seminar is entirely free and purely informational with no hidden fees, investments, or sales pitches. There are TWO sessions with the same content - choose the time that works best for you! No registration required.
*Please note: This seminar is not intended to replace the advice of your financial planner, accountant, lawyer and other professionals.
Monday, April 28 at 2PM OR 7PM in Room 205 and 207
Easter Events
- PALM SUNDAY
Come celebrate the hope and life Jesus has brought into our lives by supporting those that are getting baptized.
Sunday, April 13, during each service at 9:00am, 11:00am, or 6:00pm in the Sanctuary - PASSOVER SEDER DINNER
Join us as we walk through the meaning of Passover and eat a delicious meal together. This is the same idea as the Family Passover dinner, but is not designed for kids to partake. Choose which night fits you best!
Thursday, April 17 at 6:00pm in the Chapel
$20 per person • Free for kids 3 and under
Register by April 13 at crossroadschurch.ca/register - GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES
We will have two service options. Both times will be available in-person and online.
Friday, April 18 at 9:00am or 11:00am in the Sanctuary - EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES
We will have three service options. Join us in-person or online at
Sunday, April 20 at 9:00am, 11:00am, or 6:00pm in the Sanctuary
Easter Family Fun
- WALK THROUGH THE GARDEN
An interactive experience to help you slow down, reflect, and anticipate Jesus’ glorious resurrection.
Monday, April 14 to Friday, April 18 during building hours in Room 202- Hours:
Mon.-Thurs. (April 14-17): 8:30am-8:30pm
Friday (April 18): 8:30am-12:30pm
Saturday (April 19): 10am-2pm
Sunday (April 20): 8:30am-5pm
- Hours:
- FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Cozy up with blankets and snacks while we watch the Prince of Egypt!
Monday, April 14, 6:30pm in the Chapel - FAMILY PASSOVER SEDER DINNER
Discover the traditions of a passover meal in a kid-friendly format. Learn about what Jesus' last supper would have looked like and enjoy fellowship and good food!
Wednesday, April 16 at 6:00pm in the chapel
$10 per person • Free for kids 3 & under
Register by April 13 at crossroadschurch.ca/register
Unceasing Prayer
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
2 Chronicles 7:14
Holy Week—the days between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday—is a sacred time to ready our hearts for Easter. What better way to observe these days than by devoting time to intentional, unceasing prayer?
We invite each person to commit just one hour—to take a break from the busyness of life and focus on Jesus. You can pray from home, at the park, in a Café, or even here at CrossRoads. The Prayer Room will be available with interactive stations designed to help guide you in prayer and deepen your connection with God. If you would like to double up on a time slot with another person, go for it! How cool would it be if we filled all 168 time slots with unceasing prayer? We can't wait to see how God moves—not only in our lives, but in our hearts, our faith, and our community. Sign up today for this powerful prayer movement and be prepared to see how God shows up during this time. Let's lift our voices in unified, persistent prayer!
Prayer Room Hours:
Monday, April 14 to Thursday, April 17 - 9:00am to 9:00pm
Closed Friday & Saturday
Faith & Fun: Women's Weekend
The Rooted Women's Conference weekend offers a chance to connect with other women, grow in community, worship together, and dive deeper into our faith as we explore how God continues to redeem our stories.
This year, we welcome our guest speaker and author, Carmen Imes. Drawing from the themes in her two latest books and an upcoming release, she’ll explore topics such as Bearing God's Name, Being God's Image, and Becoming God's Family. Together, we’ll dive into God’s character, our individual identity in Him, and our shared identity as the Church.
Alongside our guest speaker, we will have lots of time for connection and fun with breakout activities that will include opportunities to choose from different learning workshops, active games, and crafting. Join us for a weekend of great food, rounded fellowship, spiritual nourishment and even the ability to win prizes!
Friday, May 9 from 7-9pm & Saturday, May 10 from 9am-4pm in the Youth Centre.
Register by May 2.
Help Wanted: Safety Officers
We’re looking for members of our church family with emergency response experience—healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and others—to help us improve our emergency preparedness. Whether you're interested in helping us shape the protocol or you are willing to simply be available to respond in a crisis moment, your skills and insight would make a real difference.
Learn more and explore different options on how you could get involved—with no commitment required! If you're curious, we’d love to connect.
If you want to learn more or have questions, email kielu@crossroadschurch.ca or join the Emergency Responders group to sign up for updates.
Read Our God Stories
We are thrilled to release the fourth edition of The Scribe! In this edition, read about Bernie & Teresa’s path through grief, and how it has taught them about the need for community in hard times, and the gift of being carried before God in prayer. Read Luke Spicer's story of transformation and how a decade of denial was changed by a single text message. Get the inside scoop on Celebrate Recovery, and what it is really like to attend on a Friday evening, and how it has impacted so many!
There’s so much more to be encouraged by in this edition - you won’t want to miss it! Get a free copy of The Scribe this Sunday in the Foyer or read it online.
Hot Drinks, Treats, & Soup!
Looking for a comfortable atmosphere to catch up with friends, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee? The Café offers specialty hot or cold drinks, and baked treats for you to enjoy! Soup is also available to buy in the Café so if you would like to enjoy the flavours of Soup's On in your home, come see what we have left. We sell 750ml containers of frozen soup leftovers for $7.50 each.
Café Hours:
Sundays: 8:30-9:05am & 10:30-11:10am (before the 9am service and between the 9 & 11am services).
Tuesdays: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Amazing Resources, FREE!
Looking for a convenient resource for deeper growth and connection? Discover RightNow Media, available at no cost to anyone at CrossRoads. Access over 25,000 Biblically-rooted videos and resources. Whether you're seeking personal growth or fostering connections with fellow believers, this platform equips you with another way to explore, learn, and grow in your relationship with God. Incorporate RightNow Media into your daily routine to enrich your life right at your fingertips!
RightNow Media includes:
• Content available for all group types and topics
• Audio-only mode (like a podcast or audiobook)
• Video chat & text to watch and discuss with groups
• Visit online or mobile app with downloadable content to use offline
To sign up for your free account, fill out the form and receive full access!
Supporting CrossRoads
To give to the ministry at CrossRoads and those we support, we encourage you to choose either of these options:
ONLINE BANKING: please contact finance@crossroadschurch.ca for your payee account number.
E-TRANSFER: please use giving@crossroadschurch.ca as the recipient. In the notes section of the e-transfer, specify where you would like the giving designated to: General, Missions or Building. If no designation is made, it will be allocated to the General Fund. To receive a year-end donation receipt, please also include your address in the notes section.
If You're New, Welcome!
If you have recently moved to Central Alberta or are newer to CrossRoads, we would love to get to know you! We can help you plug in, find friendship and connect in the CrossRoads community. Our Pastor of Community Life, Jordan Cavanaugh, would love to connect with you—email Jordan at jordanc@crossroadschurch.ca and tell him a little about yourself and your family.
You can also visit crossroadschurch.ca/welcome for a quick intro, or text 'welcome' to 1-833-313-1305 to start a conversation. So glad to have you with us!
Know What's Happening
Stay connected to the stories and day-to-day happenings at CrossRoads in these simple ways:
WEBSITE - crossroadschurch.ca
WEEKLY TEXT UPDATES
Text: Updates to 1-833-460-1788 to subscribe (standard message rates apply).
WEEKLY EMAIL
Sign up here: Yes, send me email!
How Can We Pray For You?
Following each service, prayer team members are ready to pray with you. If you join us in person, prayer is available in the Sanctuary. If you're watching online, let us know your prayer request by sharing it here. Someone will then follow-up with you to pray together.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6
Other Upcoming Events & Opportunities
CrossRoads Church is pleased to support our local community partners' events and opportunities.
Learn & Support: Local NGO's
Join Lacombe Pentecostal Church as they host their 2nd Annual Lacombe Alberta Conference on Missions and be inspired by local organizations, each working for a different global cause. The theme for this year is “To Reach and To Engage”, focusing on the unreached and unengaged people groups around the world—who they are and how we can play a role in helping them.
This weekend will be an encouraging time of learning and equipping, with passionate speakers who will inform and challenge you to take action. Whether through prayer, financial support, or mission trips, you'll gain practical insights to make a real impact. The conference runs from Friday evening to Sunday morning, featuring 6 sessions and 2 workshops. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with several missions organizations, many of which are partners of CrossRoads Church, including: Wycliffe, Kairos, Samaritan’s Purse, Missions Global of PAOC, Frontiers Canada, Operation Mobilization, English Language Institute in China Society, Perspective Canada, and Momentum Yes.
Be inspired and get equipped to make a difference in under-reached places.
Friday, April 4 at 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, April 5 at 8:45am to 5:30pm
Sunday at 10am - during Church service
No ticket cost
At Lacombe Pentecostal Church
Women's Mid-Sized Group
Inviting women of all ages and stages to connect with one another. Thrive is:
• a safe place to see others and to be seen
• to hear others and to be heard
• to know others and to be known.
Meeting SECOND Wednesday of each month
Wednesday, April 9 at 9:30-11:00am in the Chapel
No need to sign up, just drop in! Free childcare available. Follow Thrive on Instagram for updates. More details on the groups catalogue HERE.
Let's Play Ball!
Are you ready to hit the field, make new friends, and have a blast this spring? We’re putting together a Slo-Pitch team as part of the Red Deer Church Slo-Pitch League, but we need enough players to help us make it happen! This co-ed league is open to players ages 16 and up, and all skill levels are welcome. Games will run in May and June on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, offering a great way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather. Whether you’re a experienced player or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with others, enjoy friendly competition, and build community in a faith-filled environment. Don’t miss out—sign up today and let’s play ball!
Starts in May on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30
More details to come. Register before April 11.
Seniors: Fellowship & Prayer
For anyone 55+ -- join us as we gather for another GEMS Luncheon, featuring fellowship and tasty food from the CrossRoads kitchen. This month, we welcome one of our very own - Pastor Denise Snyder to talk to us about prayer. Prayer can be more than a routine habit or a cry for help—it draws us close to the God who transforms our fears into faith, and our hearts into reflections of His own. When we pray continually and praise Him in all things, our focus shifts from what we lack, into the fullness of Christ, shaping us to walk in His power, peace, and righteousness every day.
Thursday, April 17 at 12pm in the Chapel
Tickets: $12 at the door (bring exact change)
For more information contact Chris at 403-347-6425 or email chrism@crossroadschurch.ca .
