• PRESCHOOL CHILDREN: We are starting a new DVD adventure with Lil’ K and Kai called Picture Purpose at 10:30. We will learn about all the great things God wants to do in your lives! Our 9:00 small group study is on Jesus’ miracles

• W.A.V.E: We are currently on break for the month of March!  Take this time to prepare for Easter as a family.  Pick up a lent devotional for families at our children's kiosk on Sunday!  Session 4 will start back on Wednesday, April 7th at 6:30pm.  We will see you then!
   
• 3RD & 4TH GRADE PIZZA PARTY: 3rd & 4th graders are invited to a pizza party at Peter Piper on Friday, March 5th from 6:00-8:00 pm. Cost is $6.00. This covers pizza, drink & 10 tokens. Please bring your own money if you want to buy more tokens. Click here to RSVP to the church by March 3rd.

• 1st & 2nd grade Movie Night!: Friday, March 26, from 6:30-8:00pm in the PowerHouse room (KK 205/206). Wear your jammies and bring a favorite snack to share! (Please eat dinner before you come.) RSVP by clicking here, or calling the church office. We will be watching the new Veggie Tales movie: PISTACHIO: THE LITTLE BOY THAT WOODN'T!
  
   
• Crossroads Homeschool Connection - "MOM'S NIGHT OUT": Thursday, March 4th from 7:30-9:30 pm at Starbucks within Barnes & Noble at Chandler Mall. Bring a friend and come join the other homeschooling moms of Crossroads Church for a fun evening of fellowship. For more information, contact Sue Gallaher at 480-926-2616 or visit www.facebook.com/HomeschoolConnection. Our next "Mom's Night Out" will be Thursday April 8th, and then Thursday, May 6th.

• Crossroads Homeschool Connection - "FAMILY PICNIC": Sunday, March 28th from Noon-2:00 pm at Terra Ray Park located on Ray Rd. West of McClintock Dr. and East of Sunset Library. The park provides picnic tables, playground equipment and a large field for sports. Pick up lunch for your family after 2nd service and join the other homeschooling families of Crossroads Church for a relaxed, fun-filled afternoon. For more information, contact Sue Gallaher at 480-926-2616 or visit www.facebook.com/HomeschoolConnection

• Baby Dedication Application

• Our VISION is to seek every opportunity to equip our children to S-H-I-N-E as they walk personally with their Savior, Jesus Christ.

• Our MISSION is to:

• LEARN the Light

• LIVE the Light

• SHARE the Light
  
  

• Nursery 

  Our Nursery provides safe, loving care during both Sunday morning sessions for those birth-2 years old. Age appropriate Bible story time and activities are held in our walker and talker room. 
  
  Baby Dedication Application

  Sunday Morning 

  Babies: Located in the Sanctuary. We provide safe, loving care during both Sunday morning sessions. Once your child is walking well, the pastoral staff will approve them to move to the walkers class.
  
  Toddlers: Located in the Kid's Kingdom. Christ's love for children is demonstrated in providing an environment in which children can sing and play. They will begin learning Bible stories as well as concepts of helping and sharing. 
   

  Wednesday Night

  Childcare is provided for ages 0-6 years old from 6:00 pm-8:30pm

   

  
   

• Preschool Ministry

  
  

  Preschool classes are offered for 2-5 year olds on the lower level of the Kids Kingdom. Christ's love for chldren is demonstrated in providing an environment in which children can sing and play. They will begin learning Bible stories as well as concepts of helping and sharing.
   

  Sunday Morning

  
  

  There is age-appropriate curriculum used during Sunday School (9:00 am) and Children's Church (10:30 am) for each level. Children actively participate in story, crafts, small group time, playground time, singing and snacks that all revolve around the Bible lesson. 
   

  Sunday Evening

  
  SonBeam Choir is for children 4 years-Kindergarten and they meet from 6:00 pm -7:30pm during the fall semester. They perform at Christmas.
  
  

  Wednesday Night

  Childcare is provided for ages 0-6 years old from 6:30 pm - 8:00pm

• Sunday Morning

  
  

  9:00am Gathering

  LIGHTHOUSE CHILDREN'S CHURCH is offered for Kindergarten through 2nd grade on the upper level of the Kids Kingdom. They begin with worship and large group activities and move into small group sessions.
  
  POWERHOUSE SMALL GROUPS is offered for 3rd and fourth grade on the upper level of the Kids Kingdom.  The kids enjoy large group teaching as well as table group time with small group leaders as they explore God's Word together.
  
  CONXTED PRETEEN GATHERING is offered for 5th and 6th grade in the Ministry Center, Room 102.  This setting allows preteen kids to participate in age appropriate activities, delve deeper into God's Word and grapple with life's tough question.
  
  

  10:30am Gathering

  LIGHTHOUSE SMALL GROUPS are offered for Kindergarten and 1st grade on the upper level of the Kids Kingdom.  This small group setting focuses on learning God's Word and applying it to their lives.
  
  POWERHOUSE CHILDREN'S CHURCH is offered for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders on the upper level of the Kids Kingdom. This large group, small group environment offers an interactive Bible message, fast paced activities, worship, and application.
  
  CONXTED PRETEEN CLASSES are offered for 5th & 6th grades.  The boys meet on the upper level of the Kids Kingdom.  The girls meet in the Sacred Space located in the Gym.  Both of these classes place emphasis on relationships with one another and God as they delve into God's Word together!
   

• Sunday Evening

  Kings Kids Choir is an elementary choir for 1st-6th graders. They meet from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm on Sunday evenings from September through December.  These kids perform on a Sunday morning (in both morning Gatherings) during Advent, in December.
   

• Wednesday Night

  W.A.V.E., our elementary discipleship program meets on Wednesday night from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the Kids Kingdom. 
   

• Family Worship

  
  

  This is an opportunity for you and your elementary aged children to worship together in one of the adult services.

• Pinewood Derby

  
  

  This is a family fun event where you bring your derby car and race it. It is held on a Saturday in the fall.

• Summer Camps

  
  

  Our district offers week long camps for 2nd - 4th grades, and 5th - 6th grades. These are wonderful weeks for kids to grow in their faith at Camp Pinerock in Prescott.

DANA SPAITE
PASTOR - CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES - Email

Dana Spaite joined the CrossRoads staff in July 2003. She has over 25 years experience ministering to children of all ages. Before coming to CrossRoads she served as Children's Pastor for 17 years at Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene.

She has her master's degree in education and prior to going into full-time ministry taught elementary and middle school for 16 years. In addition, she has served as AZ District Children's Director and has spoken at District and General conferences.

God has given Dana a passion for teaching children and seeing them grow in their relationship to Christ. Dana and her husband were married in 1979 and have two grown children, Rebecca and David.

 

STEPHANIE JOHNSON
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES,  ELEMENTARY - Email

Stephanie has a heart for children and their families. Her passion is to see young people grow spiritually and take their relationship with God to a new level. Her husband Chad is her biggest support as they have been involved in ministry together.

Stephanie just completed her Master's of Divinity Degree through NNU. In July she and her husband Chad welcomed their first child, Tyler Nathan. She is currently enjoying the adventures and learning experiences of motherhood. She and Chad enjoy outdoor activities, sports, relaxing, and being with friends.

 

KAREN GALANT
DIRECTOR - NURSERY - Email

Karen is the personification of her name. She is a very caring person. She cares for the babies who are brought to CrossRoads, the volunteers who work under her supervision, and even has a job caring for the elderly in addition to her job as Nursery Coordinator. Her heart is sensitive to the elderly not being properly cared for and/or forgotten. She is doing her part to make sure that does not happen.

Karen lives a life of prayer and dependence on God. Many life situations have helped her develop these habits. She cites Joshua 22:65b “to love the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to obey his commands, to hold fast to him, and to serve him with all of your heart and your soul,” and Proverbs 3:5-6 “trust the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding (especially when difficulties arise), acknowledge him in all your ways, and believe in His promise of directing your path” as the scripture that helps her stay focused.

MEGAN RABER
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES - Email

Megan was born in rural Auburn, Indiana. She met her husband, Cameron, while attending Point Loma. When Cameron proposed, Megan moved to AZ, planned their wedding, finished her elementary education degree through NAU's distance learning program, and completed her student teaching. She and Cameron have been married for 4 years, and have a daughter named Marissa.

Megan has worked in various areas of the church office over the course of the last 4 years. She and Cameron have helped start and lead the Couples Cafe class, served at Tempe Homeless Outreach, assisted with Royal Family Kids Camp, and been on a work and witness mission team to Tanzania, Africa. Megan desires to help the hurting and poor of the world. Her heart bleeds for the orphaned and widowed - the ones that Jesus calls us to help.