Interesting Links

Connect with other congregations and church leaders.

Visit the Five Practices website here.

Bishop's Blog by Robert Schnase here.

Missouri Conference Web Site.

Upper Room~Daily Devotional.

Visit Cokesbury for VBS info here:

http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/

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Haiti Emergency Earthquake Relief- We are all aware of the terrible earthquake and the misery being suffered by Haitians right now.  We need to consciously pray for comfort for all of them.  But there is something else concrete that we can do.  When money is scarce, we do need to make sure it is used in the absolutely best way.  There is one place where we can give money and know that 100% of it will go directly to those in need in Haiti.  That place is through our long-established United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).   Donate to Haiti Emergency Relief.   Because UMCOR is part of the budget of the United Methodist Church, there is no need to take out part of donations to pay administrative costs.  Those costs are already covered.  There is no other organization that uses their gifts so carefully.

Angelfood Ministries offers low cost food boxes each month.  Payment must be made in cash or food stamps when the order is placed.  Good News!! CrossRoads is now an official HOST SITE for Angel Food Ministries.  We hope to increase our outreach in the coming months. Please keep this mission in your prayers that God will provide the  necessary resources.  The January menu is now available and can be found on the information table and at the reception desk.   YOU CAN ALSO order on line at http://www.angelfoodministries.com/host.asp?id=11642    

 Melissa Smith, Counselor, M.A.

CrossRoads UMC is happy to welcome Melissa Smith,  Counselor, M.A., to the CrossRoads Counseling Center.  Melissa has counseled at U.M.K.C., Rose Brooks, a domestic violence shelter, and previously at CrossRoads.  She currently has an office in Lee’s Summit and will now offer her services once again at CrossRoads UMC as well.   So if you need help with life challenges such as depression, self-esteem, grief counseling, working through a difficult  relationship, parenting skills, anxiety, anger, abuse, or   perfectionism,   consider Melissa’s services.  You will find more information at her  websites: www.adjust4life.net  and  betteryourmind.com. Group therapy sessions are also available.  Please call  816-331-5258 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

Gib Pearis continues to offer grief and depression support and counseling at CrossRoads.  Please call  816-331-5258 to schedule an appointment or for more information, click here.