Hey Crossroads Families!

August was a great month! We got back into weekly youth group rhythms, welcomed new 7th grade students, and got small groups up and running for the new school year. All group leaders are reporting that we're off to a great starts!

The youth room is still coming along. Over the past few weeks, we've added technology and built a stage. Hopefully everything should be functioning and usable soon!

Below, you'll find out what we're learning over the next month. And be sure to check out this month's free parent resource!

If you need prayer, support, encouragement, or just want to share a win - reach out to me or any of the small group leaders and let us know how we can come alongside your family!

Blessings,

 - Pastor Rich

We’re excited to be kicking off a new four-week series called Ask Me Anything. 

The series title comes from the idea that your student probably has real questions about God, faith, and the Bible that don’t always get asked out loud. We want to create space for those questions rather than avoid them. Over the next four weeks, we’re going to tackle some of the most common and honest questions students carry, from wondering if God is even real to figuring out what it looks like for faith to actually become their own.

Week 1: Is God Even Real?
Week 2: Why Does God Feel Far Away?
Week 4: Why Do Bad Things Happen?
Week 4: How Can I Make My Faith Mine?

As students and kids head back to school and routines come back to normal, don't forget to take time to check-in as parents together. Discover 5 Key insights on how to parent on the same team and grow stronger together. 

For more parenting resources like this, check out empoweredhomes.org.

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Need to contact a small group leader? Here are the phone numbers for each small group leader at Dive for this school year. If you have prayer requests, need encouragement, or just want to talk to a friendly person, they're here to help! 

 

JR HIGH (7th and 8th Grade)

Anna Lawrence - (260) 209-0103

Breanna Morrow - (574) 767-0649

Claire Carnes - (574) 952-1517

Darren Demis - (574) 315-0091

Zach Pickens - (574) 835-5881

 

HIGH SCHOOL LEADERS (9th-12th grade)

Blaine Jenney - (574) 780-7679

Christian Burman - (419) 537-3894

Darci Nifong - (574) 316-2107

Kem Myers - (574) 780-6041

Jesse Huerta - (574) 780-7630

Liz Collins - (574) 952-3780 

Rich Gamble - (574) 540-6736

Roger Krynock - (317) 697-7746

Zach Dean - (219) 730-9273