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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…
Filling Up The Food Bank
CrossRidge Church’s Dollar Day Supports the Little Elm Food Bank in January In January 2025, CrossRidge Church, once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the local community through its Dollar Day initiative. On the first Sunday of each month, we encourage everyone to give just one dollar, and over time, these small contributions have had a significant and lasting impact on the lives of those in need. For the month of January, we raised an impressive $1,265, all of which…
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…
Blessing Lakeside Manor: Dollar Day Success!
This month, our Dollar Day initiative was dedicated to blessing the residents of Lakeside Manor, a senior living community that caters to individuals aged 62 and above. It was a day filled with giving, coordination, and care as our church family came together to meet some of the practical needs of the Lakeside Manor residents. Pastor Al took the lead in organizing this wonderful effort, ensuring that every detail was covered. We needed a variety of people to make it…
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…
We Love Our Moms
We love our moms and are thankful for all that you do. We see you and know what a daunting task parenting is. We are cheering you on as you juggle sports schedules, school lunches, and end of the year activities. We are praying for you as you navigate temper tantrums, preteen hormones, and graduations. We are here for you, and we are excited to walk alongside you as we teach your children about Jesus together. Proverbs 1:8-9 says, “Listen,…
CrossRidge in Africa: A Mission Trip to Lesotho
Tucked away in the mountainous terrain of southern Africa lies the country of Lesotho. For more than five years, CrossRidge missionaries Jake and Ginger Goss, along with their daughter, Timber, have called Lesotho home and worked to share the gospel with its people. Recently, a team from our church embarked on a mission trip to Lesotho to support the Gosses and witness firsthand the transformative work they are doing day in and day out. Led by Senior Pastor Marc Farnell,…
We Love Our Moms
Happy Mother’s Day Moms! We love you and are thankful for all that you do. We see you and know what a daunting task parenting is. We are cheering you on as you juggle sports schedules, school lunches, and end of the year activities. We are praying for you as you navigate temper tantrums, preteen hormones, and graduations. We are here for you, and we are excited to walk alongside you as we teach your children about Jesus together. Proverbs…
Remember God’s Word
April showers bring May flowers, so I’ve heard. With all the rain we have had lately, we should be covered in flowers soon! Enjoy the flowers while they are here because we know that soon it will be dry and hot, and the flowers will go away. There are many things in life that come and go like flowers, but we know one thing that always remains. Isaiah 40:8 tells us, “The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word…
Remember God’s Word
April showers bring May flowers, so I’ve heard. With all the rain we have had lately, we should be covered in flowers soon! Enjoy the flowers while they are here because we know that soon it will be dry and hot, and the flowers will go away. There are many things in life that come and go like flowers, but we know one thing that always remains. Isaiah 40:8 tells us, “The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word…
JESUS IS STILL ALIVE
But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.’ So, they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy…
JESUS IS STILL ALIVE
But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.’ So, they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy…
JESUS IS STILL ALIVE
But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.’ So, they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy…
JESUS IS ALIVE
But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.’ So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to…