Our Parent-Child Dedication is held twice a year for parents that are members of Crossway with children under the age of two. There will be a special time of recognition during both the 9:30 and 11:00am worship services on Sunday, October 14 as an opportunity for you to dedicate yourselves to raise your child in a home centered on Jesus Christ.

The deadline to sign up for this event is Sunday, October 7.

It’s that time of year when hayrides, bonfires, pumpkin patches and the holidays really start to kick off and life gets busy, but we know that the Fall Festival at Crossway is a family tradition for so many of you.

This year, we’re doing even more and your kids won’t be able to stop talking about how much fun they had! For you, you’ll always remember getting your kids into their costumes, walking around to the different Bible trunk or treat skits, and seeing the look of excitement on your their faces when they come off the inflatables.

While we want everyone to have fun, we know that the most important part is sharing Jesus with our kids and families in our community. That's why we want you to take part in inviting at least one family to join you this year. Invite them on social media, give them a call, hand them an invite card or do it all!

We can't wait to see you, your family and your friends on Saturday, October 13 at Crossway. Stop by anytime from 11am - 2pm and make sure you stay a while and enjoy lunch. The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend! We hope to see you there!

(For families with kids from birth - 5th grade)

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Registration for this event is closed. If you missed this event, be on the lookout for upcoming women's event in the near future!

Event Details:
Parking - North Parking Lot
Location: Student Center Gym (use front entrance)
Doors open at 6pm
Dinner begins at 6:30pm

ABOUT UPWARD
Upward is designed to build age appropriate character and skill development both on and off the court. Our desire is to use this recreational program to help teach students the message of the gospel and what it means to live a Christ-centered life.

Upward Basketball & Cheer is for kids from Kindergarten - 6th Grade.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The early registration cost per child for basketball and cheerleading is $50; after September 22, the cost is $55.

Basketball shorts are optional at a cost of $15. Cheerleading mock turtlenecks are optional at a cost of $15.

EVALUATIONS
Everyone must attend one basketball evaluation or cheerleading orientation. They will take place at the Crossway Baptist Church Student Center Gym as follows:

Saturday, September 22, between 9am and 12pm
Friday, October 26, between 6pm and 10pm
Saturday, November 10, between 9am and 12pm

PRACTICE SCHEDULE
First Practice – Monday, December 10, 2018
First Game – Saturday, January 5, 2019
Awards Celebration – Saturday, February 23, 2019

CONTACT
For any questions about Upward Sports at Crossway, please contact Bryan Livingston at bryanlivingston@crosswaybc.org.

Christian Life Studies offer a place where you can connect with other believers and explore various topics that will help in your walk with Christ. Classes begin on Wednesday, September 19 at 6:30pm. The length of each class and cost will vary.

Registration for Christian Life Studies is closed.

Class Information

Honor Begins at Home (Men Only)
This eight-week study based on the movie, Courageous, will take men deeper into biblical truths for a godly family. Topics that will be explored include redeeming your history, walking with integrity, winning and blessing the hearts of your children, and more. The cost of the class is $7 and it will be taught by Jim Lambeth.

Hope For Single Moms (Women Only)
A care group for single moms where they can find love, support, and encouragement. Dinner will be provided each week at 6pm in the chapel for single moms and their children. The cost of this class is free, but you must sign up. This class will be led by caring women of Crossway. The class is limited to 12 families.

Getting to the Heart of Parenting
Parenting in a secular world is not easy.  Our society is working to desensitize children younger and younger to the sins of the world. This, in turn, makes our job harder and harder to lead children on a path of righteousness.  There are many books and methods for parenting out there, but none better than THE book. The Bible gives us everything we need to get to our children’s hearts, which is what directs and rules their behavior.  The goal of this workshop is to help you see misbehavior not as a frustration but as an opportunity to be a part of what God is seeking to do in the heart of your child.  This class will be led by Chad & Shelly Wallin and the cost is $5.

Financial Peace University
This course teaches God's way of handling money. Through videos, class discussion, and small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan will address how to save and spend wisely, eliminate debt and much more. The cost is $90 and will be taught by Coby Cullins.

The Eden Diet
The Eden Diet book will help you to identify and beat your emotional eating triggers, mindless eating habits, and sinful urges that lead you to eat for taste when you're not actually hungry. The course will be led by Robin Goss and will include a weekly Biblical challenge. The cost is $20 per person.

Women’s Discipleship (Women Only)
This 12-week course, taught by Carla Maclachlan, uses scripture to help develop the lifestyle of each person into a genuine disciple of Jesus. This study will help believers to identify the expectations laid out in the Bible, build Christ-centered relationships and develop further spiritual maturity in their walk with Jesus. There is no cost for this class.

Sign Language
Learn a visual language and the culture of an unreached people group. This will be an 8-week course for basic American Sign Language. The cost is $15 and it will be taught by Vivian Crowley.

SNAC Night is an opportunity for high school students to come together for food, fun and games. There is no cost to attend and students are encouraged to bring a friend with them!

Students will make their way to the Student Center Gym following the evening service. Parents can expect this event to end at 9pm.

ABOUT
The Crossway Men's Ministry is starting a new Jiu-Jitsu class on Monday nights from 6:30-8:00pm beginning on September 10. This class is for ages high school to adult.

LOCATION
The class will meet in the Student Center at Crossway Baptist Church

COST
There is a cost of $25 a month. Payment will need to be received on or before the first class. You can pay with cash or checks made payable to "Crossway Baptist Church"

WHAT DO I BRING?
Athletic cup, comfortable athletic clothes to start and mouth guard

Sign Up

Online registration for this event is closed. You can still sign up at the door on Saturday.

Join up with your tribe for a night of fun and war! Crossway Baptist Church is hosting a back to school night class-clash and color war! This event will test your team spirit, the strength and ability of your grade and will help you flourish some new friendships!

The event will also include food, fun, giveaways, and ends with a powder war of epic proportions!

Please remember the appropriate materials (towels, trash bag, etc.) to clean yourself up as you leave the premises that evening.

Find your class color below and wear it that night! Prizes will go to one member of each class decked out the most-est, best-est!

Time & Date
Saturday, September 8 in the Student Center Gym. Starts with dinner in the student center gym at 6p and the madness ends outside at 8p.

Class Colors
Seniors – Blue
Juniors – Red
Sophomores – Orange
Freshmen – Green

Senior Adult Seminars and Luncheon—Come for a morning of informative seminars and resources on Thursday, September 6, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The morning will conclude with a delicious lunch and guest speaker, Carolyn Farrar, speaking on “Saving Thousands: How to Choose the best Medicare Part D Plan."

There is no cost, but registration is required. Complete the “Registration” portion of the bulletin insert to make reservations.

For any questions, contact the church office at 417-865-7311.

MOCHA (Mothers of Crossway Helping One Another) is a ministry designed to help moms of all ages and stages connect with each other. We do this by providing the opportunity for support, encouragement, and fellowship through Christ-centered discussions and interactions.

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday morning of each month (in the Hospitality Area) during the school year from 9:30 to 11:30am. The annual registration cost is $30 which includes childcare and all the needed resources and materials.

Our first meeting will be September 4 (register by September 2)

For any questions about Mocha, please contact Shelly Wallin at shellywallin@crosswaybc.org.

You’re invited to join us for our Middle School Back to School Night at Crossway Baptist Church. This event is completely free and will include food, activities, giveaways and inflatables!

For grades 6-8 (18-19 School Year)
Begins at 4:00pm / Pick up at 7:00pm
Located in the KidZone Gym

For any questions, contact Lisa Brown at lisabrown@crosswaybc.org.

GriefShare is a video seminar series that features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support group discussion of the materials presented during the video.

The first session will be Thursday, August 23 at 6:30pm in the Pastor’s Reception room. Cost is $20. Enrollment can be completed by filling out the “Register” section of the bulletin insert. Place in an envelope marked “GriefShare” along with the payment and drop in the offering.

We believe a strong church is a church that prays. Throughout the year we give the men of Crossway an opportunity to come together and spend time praying for our church and for each other.

We want to invite you to join a time of strengthening as you can share your prayer requests and lift up others in prayer. The cost is $3 and first time guests eat free.

Are you in Middle School or High School?  If so, join the Crossway Choir!  Weekly rehearsals begin on Sunday, August 12 at 5:00pm in the High School area.

The Project

Crossway is filling 1000 shoeboxes with fun items, to send around the world into dark places so that children can learn about Jesus as their savior.
 

How You Can Help

If you have not had an opportunity to participate through a Bible Fellowship class or want to do more, there are a few different ways you can help:

1. Shop for one or more of the assigned items
   School Supplies: 20-30 boxes of crayons/scissors; 10-15 packs of pencils/pens; 20-30 spiral notebooks (70 page .25 at Walmart)
   Clothing: Boy's underwear size 10-12; toddle 2-4t
   
   Any items collected should be placed at the OCC Table by Sunday, August 12.
    
2. If you're unable to shop for the items or would like to help with additional funds, you can place your gift in one of the OCC labeled envelopes found at the OCC table. Place the envelope in the offering when collected or drop it off at the Resource/Connect Desk. Please make any checks payable to Crossway Baptist Church.
    
3. Prayerfully consider how many shoeboxes you wish to sponsor (a suggested donation of $13 will cover all items in a shoebox). A gift of any amount will be welcomed and appreciated! 
    

Packing Party

There will be a packing Party on Thursday, August 16 at 6pm in the Student Center Gym. This will be a time where we pack all the items collected into shoeboxes and pray over the boxes – that God would bless the work done and use them to reach children with the gospel.

Join us for a day at Treasure Lake in Branson, MO. Our high school students will be able to hangout and enjoy a day in the sun before school begins. Transportation/admission is free but students/friends need to sign up by Wednesday, August 8.

Important Details:
• Students need $10 - $20 for lunch and snacks.
• Students are welcome to bring fishing poles and supplies for fishing. 
• ID is required to rent shuffleboard equipment, basketballs, tennis, etc. 
• Students will have access to an indoor/outdoor pool, basketball, sand volleyball, tennis, shuffleboard, fishing, and putt-putt.
• Students are also welcome to bring quarters for the mini arcade.

Dress Code/Swimwear:
• No leggings.
• No spaghetti straps.
• Sleeveless shirts/tank tops must be 3 finger length
• No cut-out shirts allowed
• All shorts must meet fingertip length.• Ladies should wear swimsuits (one or two-piece) along with a dark colored t-shirt and shorts at the appropriate finger-tip length for water activities.
• Guys should wear a swimsuit with a cover-up (t-shirt, tank-top).

Our AWANA Clubs will begin meeting again on August 5th.

AWANA is one of the world's leading ministries to reach children for Christ. AWANA offers opportunities for your child to grow spiritually through Scripture memorization and a basic understanding of biblical principles and doctrines as well as have lots of fun! We have clubs for children aged 2 by August 1, 2018 through 5th Grade.

Registration is required. Yearly fees are $10 and will be due at the time of registration.

All incoming 6th grade students and their parents are encouraged to join us for a free informational luncheon on August 5th in the Middle School Gym at 12:30pm.

Important Details
Lunch will be provided
Students and families are welcome to attend
There is no cost for this event
Deadline to sign up: Wednesday, August 1
 

For parents with kids in Kidz Praize & Kidz On Track:

We will be having a special "End of the Year Bash" on Wednesday, August 1 at 6:30pm. Kids will meet in the KidZone area for snacks, a lesson and a game of kickball slip-n-slide! Kids who want to participate will need to bring a spare change of clothes and a towel because they will get wet!

For any questions, please contact the church office at 417-864-7311.

Elementary & Preschool families are invited to attend our KidZone Open House on July 29th during the evening service. This will be an opportunity to visit your child's new classroom, meet Bible Fellowship and AWANA teachers, pick up necessary AWANA materials – as well as cookies and punch in the KidZone Gym.

All students will promote to their new classrooms on Sunday, August 5th.

For those who are interested in serving, and for those who are already committed to serving in Awana, there will be a meeting on Sunday, July 22 following the evening service in the Music Suite.