Posts by CrossRidge Church
Lakeside for the New Year!
For our January Dollar Day, we delivered a full load of gifts, snacks, and goodies to the residents of Lakeside Manor! It is always a blessing to serve our community together, as one big church family. We are so excited to see how the Lord continues to use our Dollar Day ministry in the new year! We’d like to give a special thank you to each and every person who made this delivery possible. To the team of ladies who…
More Than a Gift
For our December Dollar Day, we used the power of a simple dollar to provide gifts to children in our area with one or more incarcerated parent. Partnering with Angel Tree, this was an incredible opportunity to not just spread Christmas cheer, but to share the ultimate gift – Jesus Christ. We are so thankful that we get to serve our community together as a church family! We raised over $2,200 in giving for our December Dollar Day; what an…
Delivering Festive Shoeboxes!
This week, our staff and Cares team had an incredible opportunity to deliver 160 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child! These boxes were not only filled with Christmas goodies, but the good news of Jesus Christ. Before we know it, our shoeboxes will be sent to children all over the world. What a blessing it is to not just spread Christmas cheer, but to spread the gospel to those who need to hear it! We know that the Lord can and…
Connecting with LEISD: Supporting Teachers and Students at the Convocation and Back to School Bash
This week has been full of incredible moments of connection, service, and blessing! On Tuesday, several of our staff and deacons had the privilege of attending the LEISD Teacher Convocation Service, where we had the chance to meet new teachers and staff and reconnect with returning ones. It was an exciting opportunity to show our appreciation for all they do to invest in the lives of students. To say thank you, we handed out pens, multi-tools, and other fun goodies;…
Backpacks and School Supplies PROVIDED to LEISD Students for a Successful School Year
What an amazing outpouring of generosity from our church family! Thanks to your incredible support, we were able to provide 60 backpacks for LEISD students: 30 for elementary, 15 for middle school, and 15 for high school! Through your donations to Dollar Day, we were able to purchase the backpacks, and with your generous contributions of school supplies, we packed each one with essentials like pencils, crayons, notebooks, glue sticks, headphones, and more. On August 9, the backpacks were delivered…
2025 Lesotho Mission Trip Report
2025 Lesotho Mission Trip Report April 30 – May 10, 2025 From the very first minute of our trip, God showed up. He reminded us once again that He is in every detail and that He is faithful. The journey began with torrential Texas rain, flight delays, and even being told by a gate agent that making our connection was hopeless. Yet, by God’s provision, we secured the last three standby seats and made it to South Africa, delayed luggage…
A Weekend of Worship, Joy, and Blessing!
CrossRidge Women’s Conference Recap: A Weekend of Worship, Joy, and Blessing! If you missed this year’s CrossRidge Church Women’s Conference… let’s just say you’re going to want to mark your calendar for the next one now! Held at the beautiful Tally Retreat Center at Camp Copass, our 2025 Women’s Conference was an unforgettable weekend filled with joy, laughter, heartfelt worship, and powerful truth from God’s Word. With 99 women registered, the retreat was more than just a getaway, it was…
2024 Chili Cook-Off: A Cook-Off to Remember (and Digest)
What happens when you gather over 150 people in one place, throw in more than 30 pots of chili, and sprinkle a dash of competitive spirit? You get the annual CrossRidge Church Chili Cook-Off – equal parts culinary masterpiece and culinary madness. This year’s event was a spicy success, with every variety of chili imaginable: traditional, experimental, and downright questionable. We had our first-timers bringing in recipes passed down from generations (or maybe Googled that morning), and we had the…
A Blessed Time at the Little Elm ISD Back to School Bash
We were truly blessed to attend this year’s Little Elm ISD Back to School Bash! This annual event is such a valuable opportunity for families, students, and educators as they gear up for the new school year. It’s a day filled with excitement and preparation, designed to ensure that every student is ready to step into the classroom with confidence. The event offered so many incredible resources, from free sports physicals to vaccinations, and school supplies for registered students in…
Little Elm Convocation
This past week, our community had the wonderful opportunity to love on and support the incredible teachers and staff of Little Elm ISD during their convocation service. It was a heartwarming event filled with joy, connection, and appreciation for the educators and staff who pour so much into the lives of our students each day. Our team was honored to be a part of this special moment by giving out thoughtful gifts as small tokens of our gratitude. Multi-tools, chip…
Sneak Peek 2024: A Celebration of New Beginnings
This past weekend, we were thrilled to host Sneak Peek 2024, a special event welcoming our upcoming 7th graders into the student ministry. It was an unforgettable day filled with excitement, fun, and new friendships as our newest members got a taste of what’s to come! The end-of-summer party was packed with activities for everyone. From competitive video games to action-packed volleyball and gaga ball matches, there was no shortage of energy! The massive water slides kept everyone cool on…
Dollar Days Backpack Drive: Supporting Students in Little Elm ISD
Each year, one of our monthly Dollar Days is dedicated to filling backpacks for children in need within Little Elm ISD. Through the generosity of our community, donations, and contributions to Dollar Days, we were able to fill and deliver 82 backpacks this year. These backpacks were provided to students at the Little Elm ISD Back to School Bash, ensuring they have the supplies they need to start the school year strong. We proudly packed and delivered: These backpacks were…
Rain, Mud, and Fun – Student Camp Recap
The rain may have flooded DFW, but it couldn’t dampen our spirits because Student Camp 2024 was a ringing success! Thirteen leaders and 58 kids traveled to Mt. Lebanon in Cedar Hill, TX, for an unforgettable experience. Camp was filled with spiritual growth, fun activities, and memorable moments that we know students will carry with them for years to come. Spiritual Milestones As camp leaders, we were honored to witness: Breakout Sessions The breakout sessions were incredibly impactful, addressing crucial…
Spicy Showdown: Annual Chili Cook-Off Success
So far, October may feel more like July, but that didn’t stop us from getting into the fall spirit with what is arguably the season’s best food. Onions, chili powder, cumin, (beans?), juicy ground chuck! That’s right. Last weekend was the annual Chili Cook-off here at Crossridge, and those who competed certainly brought the heat. The smack talk surrounding the contest was as spicy as some of the pots of chili. Though, since Pastor John Wolfe recused himself from competing,…
Delivering Slices of Love for LEISD
September Dollar Days was a special one! We love getting to bless the teachers and all those who pour so much into the lives of the kids in our town. This month, we showed our appreciation for teachers, administrators, and other staff for Little Elm ISD by bringing lunch to all the local schools, administration buildings, and even local charter school North Texas Collegiate Academy. The numbers we delivered this month were BIG. A total giving of $1,812, 293 pizzas,…
Serving Those Who Protect and Serve Us
One of our favorite ways to shine the light of Jesus to our community is through our Dollar Days ministry. This August, the spotlight was on our local police departments in Little Elm and Oak Point—the everyday heroes who ensure our safety. Breaking previous records, the August Dollar Days initiative raised over $1800! This generous amount, collected on the first Sunday of August, allowed us to truly bless the 89 sworn police officers and nine support staff of Little Elm…
A Masterpiece Evening
Thanks to all who attended our first Pizza and Painting Party for CrossRidge women’s ministry! Seventy-six women gathered on June 10 for an exciting evening of artistic expression, fellowship, and, of course, pizza. Upon arrival, we were greeted with tables full of colorful art supplies and blank journals, ready to be transformed into personal works of art. After dining on delicious pizza and chatting with friends, we each embarked on an artistic journey. Amy Smith guided the group through each…
Gratitude with a Slice of Garlic Bread
We’re proud to have been able to bless the Little Elm Public Works department with lunch with the Dollar Days giving in the month of May. We are grateful for the opportunity to show appreciation for the hard-working men and women who serve the Town of Little Elm in so many important ways. The Little Elm Public Works Department is responsible for a variety of essential services; these unsung heroes basically keep our town running smoothly! Department divisions include Stormwater…
Ocean Waters, Fried Chicken, and NY Pizza
At Crossridge Church, we’re serious about loving and serving our community, and our monthly Dollar Days ministry is the perfect opportunity to walk this out. For the April Dollar Days event, we raised $1,106 to bless our neighbors here in Little Elm. We wanted these funds to make a tangible impact in people’s lives, so we used the money to pay for lunches at three local restaurants: Sonic, KFC, and Joe’s Pizza. We gave the store managers the freedom to…
Baskets to Baskets
March Dollar Days at LEFD For Dollar Days this month, we filled baskets with dollars at the church and in turn filled much larger baskets with food and kitchen supplies to stock the pantries for all shifts at the three Little Elm fire stations. This was the eleventh time we’ve blessed the LEFD, and each time they express their heartfelt gratitude for the gifts and for the banners and notes from our children’s ministry. We’re blessed to bless our firefighters,…
Salsa Sunday Success
We see your Taco Tuesday and raise you a Salsa Sunday. If we learned anything on February 5, we learned that people at CrossRidge are serious about salsa. From spicy to savory, 38 salsas battled it out for the glory of being crowned Best Salsa in one of three categories: red salsa, green salsa, or best overall salsa. The first annual Salsa Sunday was nearly full to bursting with more than 250 people dining and fellowshipping in our Kids Church…