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REACH WORKCAMP 2012

2012-01-22T20:26:00.002-05:00

Coming this July, Reach Workcamp - July 8th - 14th
Get more info or sign up @ CrossWalk each Sunday!

End of summer camping 2011 @ Cowens Gap

2011-08-24T12:31:00.004-04:00

Workcamp 2011!

2011-08-24T12:04:00.008-04:00

Recently a group of CrossWalk teens went to Reach Workcamps in TN. Here is what some of them had to say about their experience.

Nick F -
"Well when I first got there I didn't like it that much because we had to share a room with people that we didn't know and a few other things. Later that night God helped us all settle in and for me the camp got better. I was blessed with an amazing crew and great leaders. My favorite thing at reach was meeting new people. I always find it amazing how random people can become such great friends in a week. I don't think God just used me on this trip to help fix up someone's home or to share the word of Him to people in the community, but I believe I really learned from this experience, not just how I am meant to serve Him but how He can really impact someone's life. The trip was great and I cant wait till next year."

Jessica W-
What did God teach you during workcamp? "That big things are going to happen for Jesus. I want to be a part of that :)"

From Erin S -
"My favorite thing about workcamp was seeing how God helped in the lives of others. I saw and heard about some modern day miracles."

2011-06-10T09:55:00.001-04:00

Fusion traveling to Reach Workcamp in Tennessee!

A group of 13 CrossWalk youth will be traveling to Oak Ridge, TN in several weeks to join with hundreds of other youth from across the eastern US to meet needs of disadvantaged within the community. As part of a “Reach Workcamp” they will spend time working on homes in Clinton County, sharing Christ with homeowners and others through their actions and participating in an intense group program with other youth.

We have several needs related to this trip. For those of you who have or will receive letters from the youth requesting support, we would encourage you to prayerfully consider helping as you can. Contributions are welcome at any point, it’s not too late to consider giving.

We have a few needs for the trip we wanted to make you aware of:

- We are in need of at least one minivan, or preferably a larger 12 or 15 passenger van.

- We need a cargo van to haul supplies for the youth and leaders that are going.

(If you have access to any of these resources and would be willing to assist, it would save us from more expensive rentals.)

If you can help out or need more information, please contact the church office at 717 749-3451

Thank you!

Fusion Youth Team

Welcome Summer Event

2011-05-29T21:17:00.004-04:00

2011-04-04T22:59:00.003-04:00

Showing this Sunday night, April 10th for 9th-12th graders.

Showing this Sunday night, April 10th for 7th-8th graders.

2011-01-23T15:26:00.003-05:00

Mark your calendars!

The Fusion Christmas Party!

2011-01-23T15:08:00.003-05:00

Harvest Party!

2010-11-11T11:03:00.005-05:00

Fall Kickoff!

2010-09-23T22:29:00.002-04:00

Camping - Summer 2010

2010-09-09T16:52:00.004-04:00

Work camp pics

2010-08-13T06:21:00.002-04:00

More work camp pics...

2010-08-13T06:18:00.002-04:00

2010-07-08T23:04:00.001-04:00

FUSION Camping Trip
Aug 13th - 15th. Teens sign-up @ the Fusion table.

Service day @ Camp Joy-El

2010-04-29T23:53:00.002-04:00

Impact conference in Ocean City

2010-04-29T23:46:00.002-04:00

2010-03-31T23:38:00.001-04:00

Tubing pics

2010-01-24T20:47:00.001-05:00

More tubing pics...

2010-01-24T20:30:00.003-05:00

Harvest party pics

2009-11-05T20:04:00.003-05:00

more harvest party pics...

2009-11-05T20:02:00.003-05:00

Pics from Fusion

2009-10-16T21:40:00.003-04:00

Fusion

2009-09-06T22:04:00.002-04:00

CrossWalk Teen Ministry now has a cool new name...Fusion!

Reach Work Camp

2009-08-11T21:49:00.003-04:00

Reach Work Camp...more pics

2009-08-11T21:46:00.002-04:00

C & O Canal Bike Trip Pics

2009-07-03T10:53:00.005-04:00

More C & O Canal Bike Trip Pics

2009-07-03T10:27:00.003-04:00

Senior Send Off!

2009-06-19T21:23:00.002-04:00

Congrats to the seniors

Work Day @ Camp Joy El

2009-04-28T21:44:00.001-04:00

Impact 2009

2009-04-06T00:29:00.003-04:00

Impact 2009 Youth Conference – Life in High Definition!

Fourteen youth and adults from Crosswalk joined over 3,000 students gathered at Ocean City the weekend of March 28^thfor the Impact Conference (http://www.impactalive.net/) We were gripped and motivated by testimonies of some very “impacting” speakers such as Steve Fitzhugh (http://www.powermoves.org), formerly of the Denver Bronco’s, Tyra Lokey (http://www.tyralokey.com) who overcame a horrific childhood to touch thousands with the love of Christ, and Curt Cloninger (http://www.curtcloninger.com) a terrific Christian actor. Daniel’s Window led us in praise over the three days and Skillet performed an awesome concert.

Listen to what some of the youth had to say about their time at the conference:

“I really liked Curt Cloninger’s version of the prodigal son. It really made me think if I left my dad, what he would do. It also made me think, what if I left God behind?”

“God laid on my heart that I need to work on some things. In God’s power I can become closer to Him.”

“I haven’t felt close to God recently, but hearing people talking about it makes me think about it a lot more, and makes me thankful for my family.”

“I liked how they told you that God will love you not matter what you do, even with all the mistakes you make. Also that He will love you just for who you are.”

“I liked the subject on forgiveness, and how they talked about that it’s O.K. to mess up, and that it does not matter to God if we do, he still loves us.”

“I liked both Steve and Curt with their way of sharing their testimonies and Tyra’s powerful story about the way her mother thought of her; it really moved me.”

“If you like concerts and talks about God, then this is for you. The speakers were awesome and I personally liked everything: music, talks, and fellowship.”

“I liked how the testimonies described people in really tough situations and how they got through it and how these testimonies were used to reach others.”

“I liked who the speakers told you that God will love you no matter what you do, even with all of the mistakes you make. Also, that He will love you just for who you are.”

“I liked when Steve was talking about how God loves you no matter what you look like, and that everyone is beautiful because they are made in God’s image. It gave me more confidence.”

More Impact 2009 pics

2009-04-06T00:27:00.001-04:00

Bounty Hunter

2009-03-08T21:49:00.001-04:00

We transformed 28 teens into 'bounty hunters' as they searched for CrossWalk adults throughout the Valley Mall. Some of the adults made it difficult by hiding and wearing disguises, but the teens searched high and low and everyone was found at least once.

We finished the evening at Tony's Pizza with some great food and a gospel presentation by Dave Wolf.

Thank you to all of the adults who joined in the fun! We had a great time!

The bounty hunter winners!

More Bounty Hunter!

2009-03-08T21:45:00.002-04:00

And More Bounty Hunter!

2009-03-08T21:37:00.003-04:00

Movie Day

2009-02-23T22:16:00.002-05:00

Tubing

2009-01-19T14:24:00.003-05:00

Cold! But fun!

Caroling and gift exchange

2008-12-08T21:03:00.002-05:00

Singing and a white elephant gift exchange. Merry Christmas!

Serve, serve, serve.

2008-12-08T20:47:00.004-05:00

Recently we went into the community to serve and at our new church site!

Serve the World!

2008-11-24T00:45:00.001-05:00

Opportunity for Service!

Saturday Morning, December 6th
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

We will meet at the new church facility on Walnut Street (Gold’s Gym) at 9:00 a.m. There will probably be some work inside the facility and it will give us an opportunity to see what it looks like and to invest in the future of our church! If there is good weather, we will then travel to a house at the edge of Waynesboro to assist one of our older CrossWalk Church members. Please bring a leaf rake if you have one.

Once we get done, lunch will be on us over at Subway! We will plan on being back to the Walnut Street Facility by 1:00 p.m.

Christmas Party!

2008-11-24T00:39:00.001-05:00

Sunday Afternoon, December 7th
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

After church on Sunday, around noon, we will head over to Pizza Hut, then out for Christmas Caroling at one of the nursing homes, and then back to Sandy’s house for games, snacks, and a “White Elephant” gift exchange.

Have you ever done a “White Elephant” gift exchange? It is a lot of fun! Search around for some thing that you might like to anonymously give to one of the youth in the group. It could be something nice (but not expensive), or something that you got from Aunt Bertha three birthday’s ago that you wondered what you were ever going to do with it. Be creative!! What might be fun, or cause others to be green with envy?

Everybody brings a “White Elephant” gift and puts it “under the tree”. Then drawing numbers, each has an opportunity to choose a gift from under the tree, or to steal someone else’s gift. A person who gets a gift stolen can then choose another or steal! This goes on until everyone has acquired a gift. Who has contributed the most “stolen” gift? Who has contributed a true “White Elephant”? You will have to come and see! If you end up purchasing a small gift, make sure it is inexpensive.

Each person should plan on bringing chips of some kind or a desert dish to share during snack time.

Plan on being picked up our 4:00 p.m. from Sandy's house.

Please sign up soon at the youth table so we can work out details of transportation, pizza, et cetera.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Any questions, please talk to Sandy or Ralph

Alive 2008!

2008-11-24T00:27:00.003-05:00

Such energy is rarely found as was present in a group of almost 3000 middle school students from across the region that came together for three days. A group of guys from CrossWalk Church participated in this conference sponsored by MD Metro Youth for Christ in Ocean City.

Lots of fun, lots of fellowship, lots of good music (as we sat in front of the speakers in the convention hall, I put Kleenex in my ears, an old trick, so yes I can still hear), but most importantly a chance to be challenged by the Gospel message by nationally recognized youth communicators.

Runks Runkels (http://www.runks.com) focused on the reality of “rubbing shoulders” with Jesus and the need for a personal relationship. Joel Sonnenberg (www.joelsonnenberg.com), burned over 85% of his body at 22 months of age and not expected to live, shared with kids a story of overcoming incredible adversity. The group “One Time Blind” (www.onetimeblind.org) performed drama ministry to communicate the gospel message.

Our youth came away contemplating the messages that they heard, impressed with the authenticity of the speakers, and looking forward to next year’s conference!

More Alive Pics

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Harvest Party Pics!

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More pics

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Outdoors!

2008-10-21T00:48:00.004-04:00

Take a look at the latest CrossWalk Teens pics. An outdoor event in the awesome weather of October!

More...

2008-10-21T00:41:00.006-04:00

Summer's End Get Together

2008-09-03T17:40:00.002-04:00

Almost twenty youth gathered Tuesday night at the Ward's for a "Summer's End Get Together". The featured activity was laser tag along with other games and a cookout. The evening concluded with an outdoor movie showing of "Rabbit-Proof Fence" on a big screen.

Raystown camping pics

2008-08-19T23:09:00.006-04:00

More Raystown camping pics

2008-08-19T23:01:00.002-04:00

Upcoming Event!

2008-08-19T22:05:00.001-04:00

Summer’s End Get-together - Tuesday, August 26th

Well, “Summer’s End” sounds a bit depressing, but “School’s In” is not a real exciting name for a get-together either. Lacking anything better, we will stick with “Summer’s End Get-together” and keep it fun!

We will plan on a cook-out, maybe do a bit better than hot-dogs. Weather permitting we will have an opportunity to do laser tag and watch an out-door movie.

This is also our opportunity to welcome those joining our group as 7th graders. Plan on coming out, showing your support, and getting to know these new folks!

Please let us know your intent to come as soon as possible so we can get food and laser guns lined up, and no later than Sunday August 24th.

When: 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm

Where: At the Ward’s house: Smithsburg, MD It’s not that far from the “Y”, even though in MD! Be sure to ask for directions this Sunday

Cost: $5.00 per person, but the 7th graders get to come free!

What to bring: Lawn chair, bean-bag chair, or blanket to sit on for eating and the movie. You might want to bring a sweatshirt in case it gets cold.

See you there!

Ralph

Rebelution Conference "Do Hard things"

2008-07-27T23:23:00.003-04:00

See what you missed?! A cool conference and the back of a lot of people's heads!

Cannonball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-07-23T21:52:00.004-04:00

No Speedos allowed! Here are some pics from the pool party.

The Girls beat the Boys

2008-07-12T17:15:00.003-04:00

Some of the girls who won the spring Quiet Time competition were treated to an evening of mini-golf and ice cream. We all had a great time even though one of the leaders won...I won't say who! Great job Megan, Jordan and Camille!

Teens serve the world

2008-07-02T21:42:00.006-04:00

CrossWalk Teens recently served our local community with a work day in Waynesboro. We cleaned, trimmed, mulched, etc. Take a look at some of the pics!