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Cross Roads Connections A monthly newsletter of the

Cross Roads Presbyterian Church “Where Monroeville Meets Christ”

2310 Haymaker Road, Monroeville PA 15146 412-372-2226 crossroadspresbyterian.com

Vol. 12 Issue 3 March, 2020

Greetings,Friends the season of Lent is upon us and we have many opportunities to learn from one another and

from God in the coming weeks. Lent is meant to be a time where we examine ourselves and the world around us as it is in the present, so

that we might prepare ourselves to live as Easter people the rest of the year. It is meant to help us focus on the scriptures where Jesus is preparing his disciples for his death and for a new way of seeing God being present with us after Christ’s resurrection. Lent is time set aside to pray and study, listen and reflect— and we are going to do just that, in a few different ways!

In March and April— I will be offering a Lenten focused study on a new book that helps us slow down and notice God in the every day. On Wednesday March 11, 18, 25 and April 1 from 10-11:30 am, anyone and everyone is invited to join me for conversation using the book, “Lent In Plain Sight: A Devotion Through Ten

Objects.”

“In this devotion for the season of Lent, Jill J. Duffield draws readers attention to ten ordinary objects that Jesus would have encountered on his way to Jerusalem: dust, bread, the cross, coins, shoes, oil, coats, towels, thorns, and stones. In each object, readers will find meaning in the biblical account of Jesus final days. Each week, readers encounter a new object to consider through Scripture, prayer, and reflection. From Ash Wednesday to Easter, Lent in Plain Sight reminds Christians to open ourselves to the kingdom of God.”

If you would like to join me and others for this time of reflection and conversation— please send me an email or text ([email protected] or 412.715.3207) so that we can make arrangements for you to have a book before we begin.

The other way in which we are going to experience Lent together is through worship on Sunday mornings with some new voices, sharing with us how they see God at work in Pittsburgh and around the world.

March 1 we will begin Lent and I will be preaching on Matthew 4— “Finding God In Our Ordinary Journey.”

March 8— we will enjoy hearing from Rev. Laura Bentley Nusser, who is the organizing pastor of Sanctuary (a new faith community in Lawrenceville) and the Mission Development/Coordinator at Oakmont Presbyterian Church.

March 15— we will be welcoming Rev. Brian Wallace, the associate minister for Pittsburgh Presbytery. March 22— on the fourth Sunday in Lent I will be preaching on John 9— “In the Recovery Phase” March 29— Ginny Cochenour and I will be finishing our retreat with the confirmation class at Camp

Crestfield. Ralph Lowe has been invited to preach. Ralph is the new director of Justice Ministries for Pittsburgh Presbytery.

Looking forward to see you and reflecting with you,

mailto:[email protected]

Cross Roads Connections 2 March, 2020 Pastor Sarah

A Prayer for the Beginning of Lent, by Kimberly Knowle-ZellerO Lord, here we are again.

The season of Lent.That time of the year to dig deeper

To reach widerTo love stronger.

The season of LentThat time to embrace deathTo walk towards the cross

To humble ourselvesTo pray, fast, and give our lives in service.

The season of LentA time to give up or to take on

A time to contemplate life and deathA time to face the realities of our broken world

A time to dance with the darkness.

The season of Lent.

In these days be with us.Walk with us.

Inspire us.Call us.

Motivate us.

In these days be with us.To serve our neighbors.To sing in community.

To wrestle with your Word.To sit in the silence.

O Lord, here we are again.I pray for your kingdom to come

For peace to rule the dayFor wholeness to emerge

I seek this peace for the world and pray I’ll find it in me.I know the days will seem long and the nights even longer.

But you persisted for 40 days in the wildernessAnd so, too, will I persist.

As you relentlessly love, may I relentlessly seek you.

For this season of Lent and forever more. Come, Lord Jesus.

I am here.Waiting.Hoping.Loving.

Seeking you.

Cross Roads Connections 3 March, 2020 Amen.

One Great Hour of Sharing To Be Received

Around the world, millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity. Received during the season of Lent, One Great Hour of Sharing is the single, largest way that Presbyterians come together every year to work for a better world — sharing God’s love with our neighbors-in-need around the world by providing relief from natural and human-caused disasters, food for the hungry, and support for the poor and oppressed. When you give, using the offering envelopes in the pew racks, your donations will go to help agencies like these:

PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (32%)Restore Streets to Live in: Works alongside communities as they recover and find hope after the devastation of natural or human-caused disasters and support for refugees.

PRESBYTERIAN HUNGER PROGRAM (36%)Share your Bread with the Hungry: Takes action to alleviate hunger, care for creation, and address the systemic causes of poverty so all may be fed.

SELF-DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE (32%)Loose the Bonds of Injustice: Partners with communities responding to their experiences of oppression, poverty and injustice and educates Presbyterians about the impact of these issues.

Deacons’ Sunday and BrunchJoin us on Sunday, March 22 as the Deacons assist in worship leadership and host the annual Deacons

Brunch following worship. According to The Book of Order, “The office of Deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Christ. Persons of spiritual character, honest repute, of exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, warm sympathies, and sound judgment should be chosen for this office.”

The deacons serve our community in many ways, including visiting our ill or shut in members every week with flowers from the Sanctuary and a bulletin from worship. They send greeting cards and care packages, they serve meals to the homeless and organize our Project Linus collection drives. A deacon will greet you every Sunday when you come to church and get to know who you are. They organize our Christmas Gift of the Fourth Wise Man program for our Food Pantry clients, and host a special brunch every March. Join us as we celebrate the ministry of deacons among us!

Pastor Nominating Committee Update

Cross Roads Connections 4 March, 2020 Greetings from the PNC! We are on step 12 of 22 of the Pastor Search Process which is “receive and

review PIFs” (Pastor Information Forms). We are excited to announce that we have started interviewing candidates. We ask that you continue to pray for the PNC and the candidates as we proceed through this step. We will let you know when we have more news to share.

Yours in Christ, PNC Members

Children’s Ministries NewsLENT Devotional

Friends, all families in Children and Family Ministry will receive a Lenten devotional called Jerusalem Journey. It is an easy daily family activity with short scripture readings, a short paragraph to read and a sticker to put on a large poster. These will be available in the narthex. Please help yourself! If you can’t make it to church, these can be sent out to you as well. Just contact Pastor Lori!

JAMJesus and Me

4th- 6th grade youth groupMarch 11 6PM-8PM

Our theme will be Lent. What is Lent? What traditions happen in Lent? And why are we having pancake races??!! There will be games, dinner (pizza, fruit, dessert) and lots of fun! $5/suggested donation.

JELLY Joyfully Exploring the Lord’s Love and You

1st-3rd grade March 18 6PM-7PM

Join us for our new youth group for 1st-3rd graders! Each month we will have a topical theme chosen from the kids’ devotional “Indescribable, 100 devotions about God and Science”. Our next theme is “Holding It Together.” What keeps our bodies from falling apart? How does glue work? We will talk about and experiment with that sticky subject in March! There will be games and scripture and dessert! $2/suggested donation.

Aladdin Jr. at Trafford Middle School!

March 22 2PM

Join us as we all sit together and enjoy Aladdin Jr.! Sunday, March 22 at 2PM. Tickets are $7/person. RSVP/turn in money to Pastor Lori by March 15.

Cross Roads Connections 5 March, 2020 Palm Sunday Parade

and Holy Week Celebration April 5 10AM

All families are asked to gather in the church parlor at 9:45 to prepare to lead our congregation in our Palm Sunday Parade at the beginning of the service! Following the parade, all the students will be led upstairs for an all-ages time of activities and learning about Holy Week!

Easter Egg Hunt April 5 12PM

We will have a community Easter Egg Hunt at Cross Roads! All participants and parents will meet in the Sanctuary at 12PM.

Easter Egg Hunt Planning Volunteers

Do you have ideas for our Easter Egg Hunt in April? We are looking for church members to help plan this community outreach event! Please contact Pastor Lori 412-737-1412 (call/text).

Teachers NeededTeachers and teaching assistants are needed

for our preschool and elementary Sunday morning programs. We also need help in our nursery each Sunday morning. Please see the sign up sheets on the Children’s Ministry Board in the office hallway to volunteer to help nurture our children in their faith.

Cross Roads Connections 6 March, 2020

Vacation Bible School 2020Sitting here looking out my window I keep daydreaming about summer. I'm

excited about the VBS coming and how much GOD is preparing us for it. That being said, we are going to need many hands to make light work. Have you thought about how you can help at VBS this summer? We need you! Sometime soon you will see in the pews a ticket, please take that ticket and prayerfully consider helping at VBS. There are many ways you can help: being a crew leader; helping in the kitchen; cutting out

supplies at home; decorating; helping create the set; donating supplies and/or funds; and helping with the 4th of July float. If God is calling you to volunteer in any way please fill out that ticket and return it to the ticket box outside Pastor Lori's office.

Thank you, Betsy Hughes

Join us for a Pine Springs Pizza PartyWednesday March 25, 6-8 PM.

All are welcome at the Hugus House, 136 Saunders Station Road, Level Green Call, text (412) 889-9907 or email [email protected]

Parents, kids, teenagers, and college kids are all welcome. Learn how you can attend or even work for Pine Springs Camp. Mike Hurley, camp director, will show you a video, tell you all about camp, and answer any questions. Sarah will tell you all about the best parts of camp from a kid’s perspective. We may even have a counselor there for those wanting to know about working at camp. We will provide pizza, drinks and dessert. For those who attend, your name is put in a hat to receive a $50 gift card towards camp.

Coming Up In Spring And Summer - Mark Your Calendars! Sunday worship at the Pittsburgh Zoo – May 3; Celebrate Summer VBS Kick Off Food Truck Night – June 3; Archery—June or July TBD; VBS—July 20-24; Sunday worship at Idlewild - August 16.

Musical Theater Workshop PlannedDear Cross Roads Family,

I am currently working on my Girl Scout Gold Award project (a leadership award). The objective of my Gold Award is a Musical Theater Workshop that I am planning and operating. The program will be open to students in grades 3 through 8 during the 2020 - 2021 school year. It will be held at Gateway High School on June 2, 3, 9, 10 and 12 from 6 to 8pm. The workshop will include lessons in acting, singing, and dancing as well as a culminating performance.

If you have students within the age range that are interested in attending or if you are interested in contributing your time or finances to support the outreach program, please contact me by email ([email protected]) or phone (412-856-5787).

Madelyn Rhea




Food Pantry Easter Distribution

The Food Pantry will distribute an Easter meal to our client families, and we need your help! Donations are needed by Sunday, March 29 for our distribution on April 6 and 7. If you are able, please provide: Green and Yellow vegetablesApple sauceCanned fruitInstant specialty potatoes

Jell-O or pudding mixBrownie or specialty dessert mixCanned juiceCoffee, tea or hot cocoa

Adult Education For March Faith Works

March 1 and March 8 – Our Visiting Professor Series is pleased to welcome Rev Dr. Steven Tuell, the James A. Kelso Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, for a two-part series on the prophets. After studying at West Virginia Wesleyan College and Princeton Theological Seminary, the Rev. Dr. Steven Tuell earned his Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible at Union Theological Seminary in Virginia. He taught at Erskine College, S.C. and Randolph-Macon College, Va., receiving numerous awards for teaching excellence. Tuell’s particular research interests are biblical prophecy, particularly the book of Ezekiel and the Book of the Twelve.. An ordained elder in The United Methodist Church, Tuell has served churches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Virginia. He and his wife, Wendy, have three adult sons.

March 15 and 22 – Our friend David Anderson will lead our Faith Works classes for these two weeks, on a topic that is sure to be interesting!

March 29 and April 5 – As we conclude Lent, the Year of the Bible class will once again merge with Faith Works for a look at the Scriptures for these days. These classes will stand alone and

you will be able to join in even if you haven’t done the readings.


Year of the Bible 2020Are you committed to reading God’s Word

in 2020? Participants in the Year of the Bible have completed Genesis and Exodus, and will finish Leviticus for March 1. We’ve already read through Matthew, and will complete the book of Acts this month.

It’s not too late to join in! Our reading plan for March is listed below. All are welcome at 9:00 Sunday mornings in the church parlor. Note that on the last Sunday of March and the first Sunday in April, we will combine with the Faith Works Class in Fellowship Hall for a larger discussion. All are welcome!

March 1 Leviticus 19-27, Numbers 1-5, Psalm 23-25, Acts 11-15

March 8 Numbers 6-19, Acts 16-19, Psalm 26-29

March 15 Numbers 20-33, Acts 20-24, Psalm 30-31

March 22 Numbers 34-36, Deuteronomy 1-11, Acts 25-28, Romans 1, Psalm 32-33

March 29 Deuteronomy 12-26, Romans 2-6, Psalm 34-35

April 5 Deuteronomy 27-34, Joshua 1-7,Romans 7-11, Psalm 36-37

Upcoming Events at Cross Roads

Faith and Fiction Book Club

March 1Our Faith and

Fiction book club will meet on Sunday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the church parlor to discuss The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George. For April, we will be reading The Silent Patient

by Alex Michaelides.All are welcome to join our discussions.

Men’s Dinner

March 10Don’t miss the monthly

Men’s Dinner on Tuesday, March 10. Our presenter is Ray Adams, an author, photographer and teacher. This is a return

appearance by Ray, but on a new topic. Ray teaches and writes about self-defense and will give us an interesting presentation about the mental aspects of self-defense. Our wonderful dinner will be prepared by the cooking team of Caroline Zappa, Lynn Phillips and Denise Ponczak. If any of the men would like to bring their wives, they are welcome-please sign them up on the signup sheet as guests. Cost is $10 per person. Men of all ages are welcome, and friends are always welcome! Watch for sign up information in the Sunday bulletins, or call the church office, 412-372-2226, to reserve your place.

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17621440.Alex_Michaelides


Women’s CircleMarch 9

Our Women’s Circle will meet on Monday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. in the church parlor. Come join us for our Bible Study as we discuss The Rock, the Road and the Rabbi. We will meet to sew baby quilts every Tuesday in March at 9:30 a.m. in the choir room. All are welcome!

Theology & PeopleMarch 23

Sarah Tomer will lead our discussion on “Assisted Suicide” on Monday, March 23. We’ll meet in the back room at Papa Rocks Pizza in Haymaker Village at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.

Please RSVP to the church office at 412.372.2226 if you are planning to attend so we can reserve enough seats.

Men’s BreakfastMarch 17

The monthly Men’s Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, March 17. We’ll meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Denny’s Restaurant on Route 22 in Monroeville. All men of the church are invited to join us and start their day with good food, and great conversation. You don’t need to sign up or call ahead, just join us!

Mark Your Calendar93rd Annual Mother-Daughter Banquet

Friday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Cross Roads


JULY 9-11, 2020Synod of the Trinity

PW Gathering ‘Rejoice in Hope’

Make plans to join us now!Come to this lovely venue where you will find 300 acres of peaceful surroundings for walks, quiet reflection, visiting with old friends and making new ones. Visit their web site for more photos of this beautiful retreat.

Free drawing for a one year subscription toPW Horizon Magazine

Each Presbytery is ask to donate a gift basket for the Silent Auction. Each basket should be wrapped in a clear wrapper and a list of the contents and your Presbytery’s name attached. Theme

of baskets: “Hospitality” (proceeds go to the 2020 Mission Project, Lighthouse Foundation)

FYI In the area are also: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water and the

Flight 93 National Memorial to mention two.

Please join us for

____

Silent Auction

Shopping

____

Workshops

Speakers

____

Worship

Communion

Music

Fellowship____

Mission Project for Gathering is Jeremiah’s

PlaceBring $10 gift cards for

Target, Visa, Amazon, and the Giant Eagle (near

Pittsburgh area)

ANTIOCHIAN VILLAGE140 Church Camp St.

Bolivar PA 15923

www.antiochianvillage.org

Registrar: Alcinda James

[email protected]


Exploring Watercolor with Pamela Price

Come join us for fellowship and fun as we explore the wonderful worldof watercolor painting!

All levels welcome Six weeks - Thursdays - March 19, 26 April 2, 16, 23, 30 2:00 to 5:00 in Fellowship Hall Note that we skip April 9 due to Holy Week.

Bring your own supplies - call or email Pam for a supply list $10 per class Contact Pam to sign up! 412-417-7452 (cell) [email protected]

Perhaps you always wanted to try watercolor. Perhaps you have been painting for a while. We would love to have you join us. Each week we will focus on a specific area of watercolor painting. Pam will provide photos, but I encourage you to bring your own photos that way you can paint what you love.

Honors and MemorialsThe Planned Giving Ministry Team gratefully acknowledges the following contributions to our Honors and Memorials Program:

Given By: In Memory Of: Arium Architects Al Walthour Robert and Bernice Bizub Al Walthour Dianne English Gert BoylesJoe and Mary Ann Gallenstein Al WalthourKatz Abosch CPA Firm Al Walthour Zita Reis Al Walthour

Food PantryGiven By: In Memory Of: Fran Brown Nancy Janiszewski

It hurts to lose someone.Find help at GriefShare.It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If

you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel.

Cross Roads Connections 12 March, 2020 GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most

difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Join us on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the church parlor.

Non-Profit Spotlight

Cross Roads Connections 13 March, 2020 Where do Cross Roads Mission dollars go?

Cross Roads supports Presbytery approved nonprofit organizations. This month we’d like to spotlight one of those nonprofits – East End Cooperative Ministry.

Since 1970, East End Cooperative Ministry has been building a community of opportunity in Pittsburgh. They are dedicated to helping vulnerable adults and at-risk children and youth throughout our Pittsburgh neighborhoods. An interfaith ministry, EECM seeks to make a

difference in the lives of the individuals and families it serves by tending to their needs for today as well as their hopes for tomorrow. EECM reaches

out to the hundreds of people living in Pittsburgh's communities who don't know where their next meal is coming from. They support programs that include housing services, behavioral health support, as

well as education and employment assistance. For more information on this and other

Mission partners, please visit the bulletin board in the hallway across from staff offices.

With Sincere Appreciation….The Board of Deacons and The Cross Roads Preschool would like to say thanks to you, our

congregation for your faithful support of our Italian Buffet. We would also like to say thanks to all the many volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this event a success.

The staff would like to offer a special “thank you” to: The anonymous donors of the new chairs in Fellowship Hall. Those who have contributed generously to our security fund. The Personnel Team and Trustees who have donated time and resources for a new coffee station for the

staff, including the donation of a microwave and mini fridge. Kim Shafer for the donation of office chairs for the preschool and church office. The Technology Team, including Dave Falvo, Courtney Caprara, Jen Junker and Josh Phillips for

livestreaming our worship services each Sunday. The donor of the new large screen TV for the youth room for their video curriculum. The Finance team for their hard work in preparing the 2020 budget. Caroline Zappa for thoroughly cleaning and organizing the Youth Ministries office.

All Day Hymn-SingThe Pittsburgh Regional Sacred Harp singers will once again host an all-day event at Cross Roads on

Saturday, March 21, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall. There will be a pot-luck lunch mid-day. This event is free and open to everyone – give what you can to help support the group. Sing and experience early American shape-note (fasola) music. Stay for all or part of the day. They will have books for you to use.

Sacred Harp singing is a uniquely American tradition that brings communities together to sing four-part hymns and anthems. Beginners and newcomers are welcome. For more information contact Penny Anderson at [email protected], 412-371-5898.


Cross Roads Connections 14 March, 2020 SPRING IS COMING!! FLOWER SALE 2020

Hello, flower and plant lovers! It is time for the Women’s Association flower sale. We will once again order the flowers from J.E. Mussig Greenhouses in Zelienople, a family-owned nursery which was established in 1939 and is now in the hands of their third generation. Ask anyone and they will tell you their flowers and plants are long-lived, beautiful and come with no bugs, nope, not even as an added bonus! Flower orders can be turned into Ilona Beatty or the church office. The deadline to turn in orders is Friday, April 3 rd and flowers will be delivered and available for pick-up on Friday, May 15 between 10:00 a.m. and noon. Pick some colorful flowers in pots, flats or baskets for yourself or as a delightful surprise for someone else. Make your check payable to Women’s Association. All proceeds benefit the Women’s Association’s many mission projects. Questions? Call Ilona at (412) 798-0270 or (412) 818-1075.*There are 8 packs per flat with 32 plants per flat.BEDDING FLATS - $13.00 Per Flat* 4 ½” POTTED PLANTS - $3.00 Each Quantity Quantity Ageratum - Blue Sun Dracena Spikes - Green Sun Allysum - White Sun Geraniums – Pink Sun Begonias – Mixed Part Sun Geraniums – Red Sun Begonias – Pink Part Sun Geraniums – Salmon Sun Begonias – Red Part Sun Geraniums – White Sun Begonias – White Part Sun New Guinea Impatiens-Asstd. Part Sun Celosia – Mixed Sun Vinca Vine - Green/White Sun Coleus – Mixed Part Sun Wave Petunia – Pink Sun Dahlias – Mixed Sun Wave Petunia – Purple Sun Dusty Miller –Silver Sun Impatiens – Mixed Shade Impatiens- Pink Shade Impatiens – Red Shade Impatiens – Salmon Shade 10” HANGING BASKET $15.00 per Basket Impatiens – Violet Shade Quantity Assorted Colors Impatiens – White Shade Calibrachoas Sun Lobelia – Blue Sun Fushias Shade Marigolds-dwarf – Mixed Sun Ivy Geraniums Sun Marigolds-dwarf – Orange Sun New Guinea Impatiens Part Sun Marigolds-dwarf –Yellow Sun Non-Stop Begonias Shade Pansy – Mixed Sun Vining Petunias Sun Petunias –Mixed Sun Petunias – Pink Sun Petunias – Purple Sun Name: ______________________________ Petunias – Red Sun Petunias –White Sun Address:______________________________ Salvias –Red Sun Snapdragons-dwarf – Mixed Sun ______________________________ Snapdragons-dwarf – Pink Sun Snapdragons-dwarf – White Sun Phone: _________________________ Snapdragons-dwarf –Yellow Sun Double Marigolds - Orange Sun TOTAL DUE: _____________________ Double Marigolds – Yellow Sun

____Please call me the day before flower pick-up to remind me.____Please email me the day before flower pick-up to remind me. (email) ______________________________No need to call or email; it’s on my calendar.


Remember to Spring Forward!Daylight Savings Time Begins on

Sunday, March 8.Turn your clocks

ahead one hourbefore you go to bed on Saturday, March 7!

Notes From the Church Office

Articles for the April issue of the Cross Roads Connections are due in the church office by Wednesday, March 18. Articles may be emailed to the church at [email protected].

Rev. Robbins will be out of the office for Continuing Education March 2-8. Lori Bass-Riley, Director of Children and Family Ministries, will be out of the office for continuing education March 16-20.

Directory ChangesIn Our Father’s House:

Al Walthour passed to eternal life on January 30, 2020.

Sunday Worship AttendanceJanuary 26 138February 2 123February 9 128February 16 138

Paddling Through Lent … And LifeLent is a time for restoring balance to our lives. The Eskimos practice balance as they

venture into freezing Arctic waters in little boats. If you’ve ever paddled a kayak, you know how easy they are to tip. Thankfully, kayaks are just as easy to turn back upright.

That isn’t a bad image for Lent — or for life as a whole. Whatever spiritual disciplines we adopt, if we succumb to temptation, it’s no biggie. One of the lessons of Lent is that, as long as we’re traveling light, it takes only a quick twist of the paddle to right us. That paddle twist might

Cross Roads Connections 16 March, 2020 take the form of a quick but heartfelt prayer: “Jesus, set me straight again!” Or it might mean some extra time set aside for quiet meditation with God. Don’t get worried if your spiritual discipline fails now and then. Just let Jesus help you get upright once more, and keep paddling!

CROSS ROADS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHPlanned Giving Program Financial Support Form

2310 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, PA 15146-4326412-372-2226

www.crossroadspresbyterian.com

CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATIONYour Name(s): ___________________________________________________________________Address: _______________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip:_________________________________________________________________________

HONORS & MEMORIALSContribution in Honor/Memory of: ______________________________________________________Amount: $___________________ (Note: Acknowledgements will not indicate an amount)

Acknowledgment Sent to: _______________________________________________________________Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

GIFT DESIGNATIONI would like my gift credited toward the following Special Needs Fund to support theministries of Cross Roads:

General Fund Food Pantry Higgs Preschool Scholarship Special Music Children’s Ministries Undesignated Planned GivingI would like my gift credited towards the Church’s Endowment:

General Endowment Pastor’s Housing Music Maintenance Fund

PLANNED GIVING OPPORTUNITIESWe invite you to have lasting impact on our Church by including Cross Roads in your giftand/or estate plans. Your enduring statement of faith will be used to further Christ’s work andwill have an impact on future generations of our church family. Individuals who have includedthe Church in their gift or estate plans are eligible for the Pillars of Cross Roads Program,which recognizes individuals who have made or who are making bequests, estate plans orirrevocable gifts.

I/we would like to know more about how I/we might make a planned gift to Cross Roads.I/we have already included Cross Roads in my/our estate plans.Name: ______________________________Telephone Number: ________________________________

Cross Roads Connections 17 March, 2020 The legal name of our Congregation is “Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, Monroeville, Pennsylvania


2 - Dan Shafer4 – Faith Carlisle 6 – Ruth Sutherland 7 – Trevor Kosko 8 – Bryan Bass-Riley10 – Denise Graham10 – Nick Hughes10 – Barb Metz10 - Kaitlin Schmidt

11 - Denny Earhart13 - Bobbi Schmidt13 – Karen Teaman15 - Kelley Rupchak16 - Martin Kendig16 – Hannah Cunningham 17 – Patty Kyslinger 21 – Charlie McWilliams21 - Victor Watson

23 - Carol Ertman23 – Melissa Dirling 24 – Bonnie Meanor 25 - Debbie Conley25 - David Ertman29 - Hannah Kendig31- Ashley S. Ashley

Bob and Bobbie Kendig 3/9/74Geoff and Lynn Phillips 3/21/87

If you would like your birthday or anniversary listed, please contact the church office.

The Church StaffInterim Pastor: Rev. Sarah Robbins

Director of Children and Family Ministries: Rev. Lori Bass-RileyChildren’s Music Director: Debbie Broker

Office Coordinator: Martha WintersgillCustodian: Barry MacDonald

Preschool Director: Kelley RupchakNursery Caregiver: Meghan Griffith

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Office Telephone: 412-372-2226

E-mail: [email protected] Page: Crossroadspresbyterian.com


March at Cross RoadsSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

18:45 a.m. Faith Works Class9:00 a.m. Bible Study10:00 a.m. Worship Service with Communion11:15 a.m. Fellowship hour7:00 p.m. Faith and Fiction

29:30 a.m. Preschool Board6:30 p.m. Cemetery Board6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts7:00 p.m. Yoga7:00 p.m. CE 202

39:30 a.m. Sewing7:00 p.m. Grief Share7:00 p.m. Deacons

412:00 p.m. AA7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Committee7:00 p.m. Social Justice

52:00 p.m. Art Club6:30 p.m. PNC6:30 p.m. Bell Choir6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts7:15 p.m. ACOA7:30 p.m. Choir

69:15 a.m. International Women’s Club11:30 a.m. Food Pantry Board6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts7:30 p.m. PAS

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8Daylight Savings Time Begins8:45 a.m. Faith Works9:00 a.m. Bible Study10:00 a.m. Worship Service11:15 a.m. Fellowship Hour

910:00 a.m. Women’s Circle6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts7:00 p.m. Trustees7:00 p.m. Yoga

109:30 a.m. Sewing6:30 p.m. Men’s Dinner7:00 p.m. Grief Share

1110 a.m. Lenten Study12:00 p.m. AA5:00 p.m. Confirmation Class6:00 p.m. JAM7:00 p.m. Mission and Outreach

122:00 p.m. Art Club6:30 p.m. Bell Choir6:30 p.m. PNC6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts7:15 p.m. ACOA7:30 p.m. Choir

1311:30 a.m. Lunch Bunch6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts7:30 p.m. PAS

149:00 a.m. Girl Scouts9:00 a.m. Dustbusters Team E

158:45 a.m. Faith Works9:00 a.m. Bible Study10:00 a.m. Worship11:15 a.m. Fellowship Hour

16Preschool Closed7:00 p.m. Finance7:00 p.m. Yoga

17Preschool Closed8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast9:30 a.m. Sewing7:00 p.m. Grief Share

18Connections articles due10 a.m. Lenten Study12:00 p.m. AA6:00 p.m. Jelly7:00 p.m. Worship and Music team

192:00 p.m. Watercolor Painting Class6:30 p.m. Bell Choir6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts7:15 p.m. ACOA7:30 p.m. Choir

206:30 p.m. Girl Scouts7:30 p.m. PAS

218:15 a.m. Produce to People9:00 a.m. Pgh Sacred Harp Singers

22Deacons’ Sunday8:45 a.m. Faith Works9:00 a.m. Bible Study10:00 a.m. Worship11:15 a.m. Deacons Brunch2:00 p.m. Children to Aladdin Jr.

236:30 p.m. Girl Scouts7:00 p.m. Yoga7:00 p.m. TAP

249:30 a.m. Women’s Sewing7:00 p.m. Grief Share

2510 a.m. Lenten Study12:00 p.m. AA7:00 p.m. Session

262:00 p.m. Watercolor Painting Class6:30 p.m. Bell Choir6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts7:15 p.m. ACOA7:30 p.m. Choir

276:30 p.m. Girl Scouts7:30 p.m. PASConfirmation retreat at Crestfield

28Confirmation retreat at Crestfield

298:45 a.m. Faith Works9:00 a.m. Bible Study10:00 a.m. Worship11:15 a.m. Fellowship HourConfirmation retreat concludes4:00 p.m. Eagle Court of Honor

306:30 p.m. Girl Scouts7:00 p.m. Yoga

319:30 a.m. Women’s Sewing7:00 p.m. Grief Share


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