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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Authenticity Re-Imagined

We believe Jesus called people to wholeness. Our mission is to provide space for the development of holistic followers of Jesus. We are intentional about creating avenues for people to bring their true selves into our community. Real spiritual movement is authentic and moves at the pace Jesus sets for each of us. We are here to encourage you, challenge you, coach you, inspire you and learn from you. This week, join us each day at 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm as we pause, come to stillness and prayerfully reflect on how you have experienced increased wholeness this past year, season and week. Continue the conversation here.

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.