Ministries at Crosswinds
Adults Alive
A great way for adults 55 and older to get together once a month to connect with other believers. For more information or to register for an event, contact Barb Coss at (585) 394-1436. RSVPs need to be given the Monday prior to each event.
9/21/19: Quail Summit in Canandaigua, Guest Speaker – Steve Gardner
10/19/19: Red Wood Restaurant in Naples, Guest Speaker – Rev. Denise McKenzie
11/16/19: Crosswinds Chapel Thanksgiving Meal, Guest Speaker – Lynn Paulson
12/14/19: Quail Summit in Canandaigua, Christmas Celebration
1/18/20: The Villager in Canandaigua, Guest Speaker – TBD
2/15/20: Countryside Restaurant in Clifton Springs, Guest Speaker – TBD
3/12/20: Crosswinds Chapel, Guest Speaker – Don Clark from the Gideons
4/18/20: Warfields Restaurant in Clifton Springs, Guest Speaker – TBD
5/16/20: Quail Summit in Canandaigua, Guest Speaker – TBD
6/20/20: Summer Celebration, Location TBD
Caregivers Support Group
The Caregivers Support Group ministers to those who are the primary caregivers of loved ones who have become unable to care for themselves. The group meets monthly at Crosswinds, where caregivers are encouraged and prayed for, forming a community of healing and support. For more information, please contact Dodie Baker at (585) 554-6728.
Counseling
Pastors on staff are available for short-term counseling sessions according to need for those experiencing difficulty in life, both spiritually and relationally. Please call the church office at (585) 394-5857.
DivorceCare
New session starts September 15, 1:00-3:00pm at Crosswinds.
DivorceCare offers a biblical approach for those going through the pain of separation or divorce. The 13-week program addresses related issues and helps develop strategies to move forward using video, workbook, and discussion groups in a safe, confidential community. For more information, visit divorcecare.org or email Alona Redden at divorcecare@crosswinds.church.
Encouragement Letters
Encouragement Letters is a letter-writing ministry of encouragement and prayer for those who are facing trials and struggles. This ministry includes “Letters from Home” for our men and women serving in the military. A special thanks to the Ladybug Card Ministry and Ontario ARC for supplying the cards used in this ministry of hope. If you are interested in volunteering, it is a great opportunity that can be done from home. For more information, please email Jess French at j.french.31@hotmail.com.
Financial Peace University
New session starts December 5
Let Financial Expert Dave Ramsey show you how to dump debt, budget, build wealth, and give like never before. Take control of your money and start planning for your future! To learn more about Financial Peace University or to register and order materials for our class at Crosswinds, click HERE.
Grief Support Group
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. – Matthew 5:4
Come find hope and healing on your journey of grief. Crosswinds Grief Support Group, led by Rev. Denise McKenzie, meets for twelve weeks on Thursdays, starting October 3 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm in the Conference Room. Space is limited. Click HERE to get more information or to sign up.
MOPS
MOPS fosters a community of love and kindness, welcoming all moms and truly supporting their needs. We will grow together to be braver, more joyful mothers, who are full of peace through Christ. For more information, please visit the MOPS website HERE or email Danielle Cochran, Crosswinds MOPS leader at danielleacochran@gmail.com.
Visitation
The Visitation Ministry is an extension of the Prayer Team. Through visits or phone calls they bring the love and compassion of Jesus Christ into the lives of Crosswinds family members who are in need of connection when they can’t make it to church due to hospitalization or illness. To request a visit, please click HERE.