Blood Drive on April 24

Giving blood is one of the most generous gifts a human being can give to another. Every day hundreds of people in our region need blood. We often think first of victims from an auto crash or a traumatic industrial accident. We imagine doctors in the emergency room working frantically and calling for blood to save a life. However, many more people also need transfusions including: burn patients, those fighting cancer and leukemia, many premature babies, those going for heart surgery, and organ transplant recipients. All of these people will need blood or products extracted from donated blood in order to survive. It is not an exaggeration to say that regularly donating blood means you will accumulate a list of anonymous people that are alive only because you decided to give the gift of life.

Crossroads Church organizes blood drives in conjunction with BloodSource. The drives happen on a regular schedule at the frequency recommended by doctors as healthy for donors. We provide a safe and welcoming place to give blood, often with extra special refreshments. Medical staff from BloodSource take you through the process of donating. We think you will find it a very worthwhile and gratifying experience. The blood drive will begin at 12:30pm in our our worship center located at 1101 National Dr and will conclude at 4:30pm.

For more information on donating blood contact Gary Myers (himself a champion blood donor) by email at gary(a)btcsac.com.

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Men2Men on March 7

Calling all men…

Plan to attend the first monthly Crossroads Men2Men outing on Sunday March 7th!  We plan to visit the Aerospace Museum of California at McClellan Park in Sacramento.  This is a no stress outing for men who are interested in having some good times with other men.

We’ll be getting together once month for various activities and we are interested in your ideas about the best times to meet and possible activities.  Please respond to this email with your thoughts.

This month we’ll start with breakfast about 9:00am at a local restaurant (to be determined) and plan to meet at the Aerospace Museum about 10:00am.  If you can’t join us for breakfast you can join us at the museum (or vice-a-versa).  You can find out more about the Aerospace Museum here.

If you’d like more information, please contact Fran King by email FYIKing(a)yahoo.com or by telephone 916-928-1433.  You can also contact Tom Yambasky by email tyambasky(a)aol.com or by telephone 916-419-9541.

We really look forward to seeing each of you, and please pass this along to others that I may have missed on this mailing as all men are invited.

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Free Medical Clinic on March 6

Our free medical clinic is available to anyone with no health insurance or who cannot afford treatment. If you have insurance, please use it so that this free clinic can be for people who have no other access to a doctor.

Are you worried a lingering sore throat might be strep throat? Are you diabetic and need help getting your blood sugar under control? Are you worried about cholesterole? Do you need a prescription refill to take to the pharmacy? Our medical staff will see patients 5 years old and up, and can help you with these types of basic medical care.

Quality medical care is provided for people who need it. Friendly volunteers will greet you and help with the medical history form. All of our clinic staff maintain the strictest standards for keeping medical records confidential between you and the doctor that will treat you. Spanish translation is also available when necessary.

This month we have two health care providers for the clinic. This means we will be able to register 45 patients to be seen. Additional patients will be accepted at the end of the day if there is time available. We are sorry to limit the number of patients the doctors see, but we also want to provide quality care and that takes time. We hope you understand.

Natomas Crossroads Clinic is partially funded by the genrosity of the Kaiser Permanente Community Grants Benefit Program of Northern California Region-Sacramento Valley Area.  We also have received partial funding from Catholic Healthcare West in Sacramento.

If you have any questions about the clinic you can reach one of our staff by calling 916-514-6163 or sending an email message to nccfree(a)gmail.com. The staff can provide detailed information about the type of care provided at the clinic.

This is a recurring event that happens the first Saturday of each month from 1:00 to 6:00 pm. The next several events will be: Mar 6, Apr 3, and May 1.

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Friday Prayer on March 5

“I think my experience with prayer is not much different from most – the Jesus I was raised with was a cosmic santa claus.  You had to be flattering to butter Him up, but also concise, as He was very busy…… Many years later I still fight my early tendencies, yet struggle I will.

“Coming to our prayer sessions on Friday nights has been a good exercise for me. I am not always in the mood but the discipline is so good in my life.

“Learning to give God control, trying to discern what His plans are, and letting Him allign my heart to His is never a boring ride! Not always easy, always worthwhile.”

– Nancy Sayers, member at Crossroads

We will begin with a potluck dinner together at 6:30.  Following dinner, we will spend about an hour together in prayer and finish up around 8:00.

This is a recurring event that happens on the first and third Friday of each month at the Crossroads worship center.  The next several times: Mar 5, Mar 19, and Apr 2.

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Friday Prayer on February 19

Is it possible to have too much prayer in your life? We don’t know yet. So far we haven’t prayed enough to run out of things to talk about with God! This coming Friday evening we will meet together for a simple meal at 6:30pm, followed by prayer until about 8:00pm. If you have never prayed in a group before, you are welcome to join us and just observe quietly. If you have something personal that you want to pray about among friends, we will gladly join in praying with you and for you. At Crossroads we are on a journey of learning what it means to pray to God and hear what He has to say to us. Please consider coming along with us!

This is a recurring event that happens on the first and third Friday of each month at the Crossroads worship center.  The next several times: Feb 19, Mar 5, and Mar 19.

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Financial Peace University Begins on February 10

Financial Peace University is coming to Natomas Crossroads Church with an opening Kick-Off on Wednesday, February 10 at 7pm.  The Kick-Off is a FREE introduction to the complete class.  The introductory night and all remaining nights in the full class will meet at the worship center.

The Financial Peace University course covers a wide range of topics in home finances, all from a Biblical perspective.

1.             Super saving
2.             Relating with money
3.             Cash flow planning
4.             Dumping debt
5.             Credit sharks in suits
6.             Buyer beware
7.             Clause and effect
8.             That’s not good enough!
9.             Of mice and mutual funds
10.             From fruition to tuition
11.             Working in your strengths
12.             Real estate and mortgages
13.             The great misunderstanding

You can find out more about each of these lessons from the Financial Peace University website.

The pricing for the full class is ONLY $99 for an individual or married couple.  We don’t want finances to keep you away!  We have scholarships available for those who need them and register early.  The registration price includes ALL your books, materials, CD’s, on-line resources, AND a life-time membership in “Financial Peace University.”  Membership allows you to take the class again, anywhere, anytime it is offered.

For more information you can contact Pastor Glenn Sayers by calling (916) 835-6809.

Free Medical Clinic on February 6

Our free medical clinic is available to anyone with no health insurance or who cannot afford treatment. If you have insurance, please use it so that this free clinic can be for people who have no other access to a doctor.

Are you worried a lingering sore throat might be strep throat? Are you diabetic and need help getting your blood sugar under control? Are you worried about cholesterole? Do you need a prescription refill to take to the pharmacy? Our medical staff will see patients 5 years old and up, and can help you with these types of basic medical care.

Quality medical care is provided for people who need it. Friendly volunteers will greet you and help with the medical history form. All of our clinic staff maintain the strictest standards for keeping medical records confidential between you and the doctor that will treat you. Spanish translation is also available when necessary.

This month we have three health care providers for the clinic. This means we will be able to register 60 patients to be seen. Additional patients will be accepted at the end of the day if there is time available. We are sorry to limit the number of patients the doctors see, but we also want to provide quality care and that takes time. We hope you understand.

Natomas Crossroads Clinic is partially funded by the genrosity of the Kaiser Permanente Community Grants Benefit Program of Northern California Region-Sacramento Valley Area

If you have any questions about the clinic you can reach one of our staff by calling 916-514-6163 or sending an email message to nccfree(a)gmail.com. The staff can provide detailed information about the type of care provided at the clinic.

This is a recurring event that happens the first Saturday of each month from 1:00 to 6:00 pm. The next several events will be: Feb 6, Mar 6, and Apr 3.

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Friday Prayer on February 5

Are you experiencing a hungering desire to know yourself better? To get closer to God? To make a difference in your community? These yearnings are inborn—yet it may take you years to appropriately identify them. Once recognized, how do you deal with these longings, which leave you restlessly empty until satisfied? Prayer! Prayer moves you inward into personal transformation, upward toward intimacy with God, and outward to minister to others.

We will begin with a potluck dinner together at 6:30. Following dinner, we will spend about an hour together in prayer and finish up around 8:00.

This is a recurring event that happens on the first and third Friday of each month at the Crossroads worship center. The next several times: Feb 5, Feb 19, and Mar 5.

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Friday Prayer on January 15

“I think my experience with prayer is not much different from most – the Jesus I was raised with was a cosmic santa claus.  You had to be flattering to butter Him up, but also concise, as He was very busy…… Many years later I still fight my early tendencies, yet struggle I will.

“Coming to our prayer sessions on Friday nights has been a good exercise for me. I am not always in the mood but the discipline is so good in my life.

“Learning to give God control, trying to discern what His plans are, and letting Him allign my heart to His is never a boring ride! Not always easy, always worthwhile.”

– Nancy Sayers, member at Crossroads

We will begin with a potluck dinner together at 6:30.  Following dinner, we will spend about an hour together in prayer and finish up around 8:00.

This is a recurring event that happens on the first and third Friday of each month at the Crossroads worship center.  The next several times: Jan 15, Feb 5, and Feb 19.

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Depression Recovery Begins on January 11

Coping

• Are your thoughts controlling you or are you controlling your thoughts?  Learn how you can understand and manage your emotions.
• How to stay motivated to change your lifestyle for the better — permanently.
• Learn how to recognize distorted thoughts, and correct them before problems arise.
• How to grow after you suffer loss.
• Learn which omega-3 fats can work better than medication for depressioin, improved concentration and energy levels.

Your Brain

• Learn the necessary conditions for the brain to produce serotonin adequately.
• How to know if your bain is short in vitamin B12.
• Nutrition: the missing link.
• Is your brain producing enough melatonin at night? How to rejuvenate this night time horomone.
• How to enhance circulation and activity to the control center of emotions.

… And More

• Are you sleeping on the right side of the bed?
• What the makers of Viagra, Levitra and Cialis do not want you to know about libido, muscle building and reproductive hormones.
• How to know if depression or another cause is creating a lack of energy, and the best way to achieve restorative rest and rejuvenation.

Coming Soon

• FREE Introductory Meeting: Monday, January 11, 2010 at 6:30PM at Natomas Crossroads Church.  Get a map here.
• 8-Week class series from January 18 to March 8, 2010.

For More information

• Contact Carol Moses, Program Director.  Telephone 916-832-0480 or email CarolMoses617(a)msn.com

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