Crossroads United Methodist Church

10/28/2021

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10/28/2021

Our staff had so much fun preparing to cheer on the HOPE Preschool kids at their Halloween parade!

10/28/2021

John 14:1-3 Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.

Morning Prayer: God, I know that my name is written on Your heart. You love me and care for me always. You shower me with Your generosity. Help me to trust in You for all things. Today, I am reminded to give my burdens over to You and not try to carry them alone. Your love releases me from my fears and inspires me to live in freedom, sharing generously of myself and all that I have with others. May it be so.

Morning Focus: I will trust in You and know that You are always going ahead of me, preparing the way before me.

John 14:1-3 Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.

Morning Prayer: God, I know that my name is written on Your heart. You love me and care for me always. You shower me with Your generosity. Help me to trust in You for all things. Today, I am reminded to give my burdens over to You and not try to carry them alone. Your love releases me from my fears and inspires me to live in freedom, sharing generously of myself and all that I have with others. May it be so.

Morning Focus: I will trust in You and know that You are always going ahead of me, preparing the way before me.

10/28/2021

Over 100 coats and 100 pairs of boots are sorted and packed, ready to be delivered to the Loudoun County Homeless Shelter and the DC Downtown Day Services Center. Thanks to everyone at Crossroads who participated in our Warming the Homeless mission. Well done!!

10/27/2021

2 Corinthians 9:10-11 For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, God will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you.

Morning Prayer: Generous God, I know that all I have comes from You. I am not an owner in this life but simply passing through as a steward of Your creation and Your many blessings. Help me to remember this at all times so that I will hold loosely onto all that I have. It was not meant for me alone to enjoy, but meant to be shared with the world. Thank you for the gift of Jesus who gave all out of love for humanity. May it be so.

Morning Focus: How can you practice extravagant generosity today?
#Corinthians

2 Corinthians 9:10-11 For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, God will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you.

Morning Prayer: Generous God, I know that all I have comes from You. I am not an owner in this life but simply passing through as a steward of Your creation and Your many blessings. Help me to remember this at all times so that I will hold loosely onto all that I have. It was not meant for me alone to enjoy, but meant to be shared with the world. Thank you for the gift of Jesus who gave all out of love for humanity. May it be so.

Morning Focus: How can you practice extravagant generosity today?
#Corinthians

10/26/2021

Psalm 66:8-10 Praise our God, all peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard; God has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping. For you, God, tested us, you refined us like silver.

Morning Prayer: God, I savor these wakening moments, thankful for another beautiful day of life. I pause to offer thanks to You, knowing that You are with me always, ready to offer encouragement and comfort, to celebrate my joys and sustain me through my trials. Let my words and my actions today shout out praises for You. Let everyone I encounter today see You in me. May it be so.

Morning Focus: Stop and spend time today acknowledging the gifts of God’s love and grace and offering praises for them. Then share those gifts of love and grace with others.

Psalm 66:8-10 Praise our God, all peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard; God has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping. For you, God, tested us, you refined us like silver.

Morning Prayer: God, I savor these wakening moments, thankful for another beautiful day of life. I pause to offer thanks to You, knowing that You are with me always, ready to offer encouragement and comfort, to celebrate my joys and sustain me through my trials. Let my words and my actions today shout out praises for You. Let everyone I encounter today see You in me. May it be so.

Morning Focus: Stop and spend time today acknowledging the gifts of God’s love and grace and offering praises for them. Then share those gifts of love and grace with others.

10/25/2021

Philippians 4:12-13 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through the One who strengthens me.

Morning Prayer: I come into a new moment of awareness, God, remembering my deep need for Your power and strength. You reveal my limitations but do not condemn me. Instead, You invite me to rely on You further, to trust You more. When I am secure in You, God, I become content in every season and circumstance. You are not a genie who grants wishes, instead, You are God of companionship and of guidance. As You draw near to me, may I draw near to you too. May it be so.

Morning Focus: Where are you feeling discontent? Invite God into that place of longing or frustration, knowing our relational God loves to hear from you.

Philippians 4:12-13 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through the One who strengthens me.

Morning Prayer: I come into a new moment of awareness, God, remembering my deep need for Your power and strength. You reveal my limitations but do not condemn me. Instead, You invite me to rely on You further, to trust You more. When I am secure in You, God, I become content in every season and circumstance. You are not a genie who grants wishes, instead, You are God of companionship and of guidance. As You draw near to me, may I draw near to you too. May it be so.

Morning Focus: Where are you feeling discontent? Invite God into that place of longing or frustration, knowing our relational God loves to hear from you.

10/24/2021

Our KidVenture kids collected money to buy 125 pairs of socks to go with boots and coats for our homeless brothers and sisters. Thank you kids for your generous hearts!

Our KidVenture kids collected money to buy 125 pairs of socks to go with boots and coats for our homeless brothers and sisters. Thank you kids for your generous hearts!

10/24/2021

Crossroads UMC Ashburn Sunday Morning Digital Worship October 24

Crossroads UMC Ashburn Sunday morning digital worship. Message Series: Making Change (Week 3) - Giving Generously
Pastor Tim Ward
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10/24/2021

1 John 3:16-18 This is how we know love: Jesus laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. But if someone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but refuses to help—how can the love of God dwell in a person like that? Little children, let’s not love with words or speech but with action and truth.

Morning Prayer: Thank You God, for this new day and for this reminder- the call on my life that never changes. Jesus gave himself in the ultimate act of mercy and sacrifice, but he also gave himself to others in everyday acts of loving service. He did not lose himself in this generosity, rather, he became more fully himself as a living example of Your love. There is so much need around me. God, may I not be overwhelmed by it all, but instead, see the ways my ordinary life can be used for love. Inspire me beyond words, towards action and truth today. May it be so.

Morning Focus: May my faith be shown not through the words I say, but through the way I live.

1 John 3:16-18 This is how we know love: Jesus laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. But if someone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but refuses to help—how can the love of God dwell in a person like that? Little children, let’s not love with words or speech but with action and truth.

Morning Prayer: Thank You God, for this new day and for this reminder- the call on my life that never changes. Jesus gave himself in the ultimate act of mercy and sacrifice, but he also gave himself to others in everyday acts of loving service. He did not lose himself in this generosity, rather, he became more fully himself as a living example of Your love. There is so much need around me. God, may I not be overwhelmed by it all, but instead, see the ways my ordinary life can be used for love. Inspire me beyond words, towards action and truth today. May it be so.

Morning Focus: May my faith be shown not through the words I say, but through the way I live.

10/23/2021

John 14:27 I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.

Morning Prayer: Dear Lord, so often we overlook the precious gifts we have received from You. Especially gifts that are not material in nature. When we do so, we miss out on feeling Your calming presence and sharing these God-given gifts with our family, our friends, our neighbors, and our world. Your peace and comfort are not of this world. You have given peace and comfort freely to us, Your believers. Help us to seek opportunities to serve others with these gifts and to share our burdens with You. Let us be brave and rest in Your peace today, and every day. May it be so.

Morning Focus: I lay my cares at Jesus’ feet. The Holy Spirit is with me; I will not be afraid.

John 14:27 I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.

Morning Prayer: Dear Lord, so often we overlook the precious gifts we have received from You. Especially gifts that are not material in nature. When we do so, we miss out on feeling Your calming presence and sharing these God-given gifts with our family, our friends, our neighbors, and our world. Your peace and comfort are not of this world. You have given peace and comfort freely to us, Your believers. Help us to seek opportunities to serve others with these gifts and to share our burdens with You. Let us be brave and rest in Your peace today, and every day. May it be so.

Morning Focus: I lay my cares at Jesus’ feet. The Holy Spirit is with me; I will not be afraid.

10/22/2021

So much excitement around here! Check out what’s going on at Crossroads!

10/22/2021

Psalm 52:6-9 The righteous will see it and be amazed. They will laugh and say, “Look what happens to mighty warriors who do not trust in God. They trust their wealth instead and grow more and more bold in their wickedness.” But I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God. I will always trust in God’s unfailing love. I will praise you forever, O God, for what you have done. I will trust in your good name in the presence of your faithful people.

Morning Prayer: God, it isn’t enough to praise and worship You with my words. The worship that is pleasing to You is my whole life worship. My everyday, walking around, eating and sleeping, working and resting life. It all belongs to You. May I live every day in greater service to humanity, following in the ways of Jesus and trusting You more and more.

Morning Focus: How might you let your words and actions show your love for God throughout the day?

Psalm 52:6-9 The righteous will see it and be amazed. They will laugh and say, “Look what happens to mighty warriors who do not trust in God. They trust their wealth instead and grow more and more bold in their wickedness.” But I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God. I will always trust in God’s unfailing love. I will praise you forever, O God, for what you have done. I will trust in your good name in the presence of your faithful people.

Morning Prayer: God, it isn’t enough to praise and worship You with my words. The worship that is pleasing to You is my whole life worship. My everyday, walking around, eating and sleeping, working and resting life. It all belongs to You. May I live every day in greater service to humanity, following in the ways of Jesus and trusting You more and more.

Morning Focus: How might you let your words and actions show your love for God throughout the day?

10/21/2021

Hebrews 13:5-7 Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?”Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.

Morning Prayer: God, help me to keep my eyes focused on You. Remind me that I will always find my deepest contentment in You and not in the glittering promises that the world tries to sell me. As I reflect on the blessings You have surrounded me with, I realize that I often take them for granted. I am grateful for Your steadfast love and care. My security lies in You, and Your generosity to me inspires me to share generously with others. May it be so.

Morning Focus: Think of someone who has taught you about God. How did they set an example for you with their faith?

Hebrews 13:5-7 Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?”Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.

Morning Prayer: God, help me to keep my eyes focused on You. Remind me that I will always find my deepest contentment in You and not in the glittering promises that the world tries to sell me. As I reflect on the blessings You have surrounded me with, I realize that I often take them for granted. I am grateful for Your steadfast love and care. My security lies in You, and Your generosity to me inspires me to share generously with others. May it be so.

Morning Focus: Think of someone who has taught you about God. How did they set an example for you with their faith?

10/20/2021

Thank you HOPE Preschool families!

10/20/2021

Psalm 65:8 Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy.

Morning Prayer: Creating God, the vast wonders of Your ever changing creation are on full display in every region of the earth and in the heavens. I am in awe of the majesty and mystery. May I never forget to look closely and appreciate the beauty of all that is around me, lifting my heart in gratitude and joyful expressions of wonder and worship. May it be so.

Morning Focus: Look for beauty all around you today. Be grateful for every tiny detail.

Psalm 65:8 Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy.

Morning Prayer: Creating God, the vast wonders of Your ever changing creation are on full display in every region of the earth and in the heavens. I am in awe of the majesty and mystery. May I never forget to look closely and appreciate the beauty of all that is around me, lifting my heart in gratitude and joyful expressions of wonder and worship. May it be so.

Morning Focus: Look for beauty all around you today. Be grateful for every tiny detail.

10/19/2021

The Crossroads staff took the day today to dream, plan, pray and celebrate as we look forward to Christmas and 2022. There are some amazing things happening. You don’t want to miss it!

The Crossroads staff took the day today to dream, plan, pray and celebrate as we look forward to Christmas and 2022. There are some amazing things happening. You don’t want to miss it!