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        <title>NEW!! Sermon series starting September 10</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<p>Not that long ago &ldquo;the news&rdquo; arrived just once or twice per day, inked onto paper pages. Then came the 6 pm and 11 pm news broadcasts on TV.</p>
<p>Later, CNN brought 24 hours of global events and ESPN brought a sporting event &ldquo;ticker tape&rdquo; to the bottom of the screen.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>Other news channels popped up. The internet added digital versions of everything.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>We now literally get &ldquo;news&rdquo; every second. Whether you allow passive &ldquo;push&rdquo; notifications or actively &ldquo;pull to refresh&rdquo; or just keep scrolling, more and more and more keeps coming.</p>
<p>Non stop. All. The. Time.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>Those notifications on social media, your unread email count, and every other notification tell you that something new has arrived. They urge you to pay attention to what may or may not actually be important to you.</p>
<p>Our new series in the Gospel of Mark is going to cut through that noise to focus on notifications that really matter. We&rsquo;re going to see how following Jesus Christ is rooted in some good news &mdash; the best news! &mdash; and it never gets old.</p>
<p>The good news that Mark shares will make you aware of what really matters&hellip; and, if you will hear it, it has the power to change you.</p>
<p>Join us for this new series starting on <strong>September 10</strong> at our NEW <strong>worship time of 10:30 AM</strong>.</p>
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<p>Not that long ago &ldquo;the news&rdquo; arrived just once or twice per day, inked onto paper pages. Then came the 6 pm and 11 pm news broadcasts on TV.</p>
<p>Later, CNN brought 24 hours of global events and ESPN brought a sporting event &ldquo;ticker tape&rdquo; to the bottom of the screen.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>Other news channels popped up. The internet added digital versions of everything.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>We now literally get &ldquo;news&rdquo; every second. Whether you allow passive &ldquo;push&rdquo; notifications or actively &ldquo;pull to refresh&rdquo; or just keep scrolling, more and more and more keeps coming.</p>
<p>Non stop. All. The. Time.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>Those notifications on social media, your unread email count, and every other notification tell you that something new has arrived. They urge you to pay attention to what may or may not actually be important to you.</p>
<p>Our new series in the Gospel of Mark is going to cut through that noise to focus on notifications that really matter. We&rsquo;re going to see how following Jesus Christ is rooted in some good news &mdash; the best news! &mdash; and it never gets old.</p>
<p>The good news that Mark shares will make you aware of what really matters&hellip; and, if you will hear it, it has the power to change you.</p>
<p>Join us for this new series starting on <strong>September 10</strong> at our NEW <strong>worship time of 10:30 AM</strong>.</p>
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        <title>NEW Sermon Series starts this Sunday (6/4/23)!</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="center-align" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/crossroadspca.com/2023-summer-series-1-songs-of-praise.png" alt="2023 Summer - series 1 songs of praise" width="680" data-attribute="25" /></p>
<p>We will start a new sermon series in the book of Psalms this Sunday (June 4th) during the 10 AM worship service. The series will consist of 12 different psalms that cover 3 different themes: Songs of Praise, Songs of the King, and Songs of Hope.</p>
<p>This is a great opportunity to connect with God in powerful and practical ways. Whether you are a regular attendee or new to Crossroads, join us for this meaningful series at 10 AM every Sunday &mdash; starting the first Sunday of June!</p>]]></description>
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<p>We will start a new sermon series in the book of Psalms this Sunday (June 4th) during the 10 AM worship service. The series will consist of 12 different psalms that cover 3 different themes: Songs of Praise, Songs of the King, and Songs of Hope.</p>
<p>This is a great opportunity to connect with God in powerful and practical ways. Whether you are a regular attendee or new to Crossroads, join us for this meaningful series at 10 AM every Sunday &mdash; starting the first Sunday of June!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>He is Risen!</title>
		<link>https://www.crossroadspca.com/blog/post/he-is-risen_2</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<p><strong>He is Risen Indeed!</strong></p>
<p>What a great celebration of our hope in the risen Lord, Jesus Christ! We had 199 people in worship and an abundance of joy. Praise the Lord for his goodness to us.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank you for being a part of our Crossroads Community</strong></p>]]></description>
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<p><strong>He is Risen Indeed!</strong></p>
<p>What a great celebration of our hope in the risen Lord, Jesus Christ! We had 199 people in worship and an abundance of joy. Praise the Lord for his goodness to us.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank you for being a part of our Crossroads Community</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>NEW Sermon Series for March 2023</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>We are starting a new series in the book of Jonah this Sunday (3/5). The series is called <em>Making Waves</em>.<img class="center-align" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/crossroadspca.com/2023-making-waves-jonah-series-web-banner.png" alt="2023 Making Waves - Jonah series web banner" width="680" data-attribute="25" /></p>
<p>We'll see that God makes waves in the life of every person, including you! God's passion, power, and presence can wash away your failures and empower your faithfulness.</p>
<p>Join us every Sunday this March!</p>]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are starting a new series in the book of Jonah this Sunday (3/5). The series is called <em>Making Waves</em>.<img class="center-align" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/crossroadspca.com/2023-making-waves-jonah-series-web-banner.png" alt="2023 Making Waves - Jonah series web banner" width="680" data-attribute="25" /></p>
<p>We'll see that God makes waves in the life of every person, including you! God's passion, power, and presence can wash away your failures and empower your faithfulness.</p>
<p>Join us every Sunday this March!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>NEW YEAR! NEW Sermon Series!</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>We're starting a new sermon series called "Grace on Purpose" this Sunday!<img class="right-align" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/crossroadspca.com/2023-grace-on-purpose-sermon-series-graphic.png" alt="2023 Grace on Purpose - sermon series graphic" width="500" data-attribute="50" /></p>
<p>It's about spiritual fitness.</p>
<p>We'll look at<em> why</em> spiritual fitness matters and <em>how</em> you can get healthier -- with no membership fees and benefits that last forever!</p>
<p>Just like our bodies need proper nutrition, exercise, sleep, and more to have great physical health, there are very real things that lead to spiritual health.</p>
<p>These practices, habits, and routines go by many names -- like means of grace or spiritual disciplines -- but they all lead to a fuller life.</p>
<p>The series will explore:&nbsp;The Mindset to Soar, Eating Right, Checking Your Vision, Getting Weaker on Purpose, and more...</p>
<p>Join us <a href="/im-new">in person</a> or <a href="/livestream">online</a> this Sunday!</p>]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We're starting a new sermon series called "Grace on Purpose" this Sunday!<img class="right-align" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/crossroadspca.com/2023-grace-on-purpose-sermon-series-graphic.png" alt="2023 Grace on Purpose - sermon series graphic" width="500" data-attribute="50" /></p>
<p>It's about spiritual fitness.</p>
<p>We'll look at<em> why</em> spiritual fitness matters and <em>how</em> you can get healthier -- with no membership fees and benefits that last forever!</p>
<p>Just like our bodies need proper nutrition, exercise, sleep, and more to have great physical health, there are very real things that lead to spiritual health.</p>
<p>These practices, habits, and routines go by many names -- like means of grace or spiritual disciplines -- but they all lead to a fuller life.</p>
<p>The series will explore:&nbsp;The Mindset to Soar, Eating Right, Checking Your Vision, Getting Weaker on Purpose, and more...</p>
<p>Join us <a href="/im-new">in person</a> or <a href="/livestream">online</a> this Sunday!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Christmas in Upper Darby!</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<p><strong>Caroling this WEDNESDAY (12/21) at 6 PM. </strong>Join the singers and servants who will encourage shoppers and commuters on 69<sup>th</sup> Street! We will share&nbsp;<em>The Christmas Story</em>&nbsp;in songs and on scrolls. Along with the story, the scrolls will share our weekend services. Wonderful fellowship and warm refreshments will follow afterward.</p>
<p><strong>Christmas Eve Service (12/24) this SATURDAY at 6 PM</strong>. Join us this Saturday night at 6:00 PM for a special service focused on the birth of Jesus Christ as the fulfilment of our hopes and dreams. This service of Lessons and Carols includes&nbsp;scripture readings (in the various languages of our members) interspersed with carol singing. We will end with a brief message and candlelight singing of <em>Silent Night</em>.</p>
<p><strong>Christmas Day (12/25) this SUNDAY at 10 AM</strong>. Our main worship service will be at the usual time: 10:00 AM. Join us for songs of the season, prayer, and a message from Galatians 4:4-5.</p>]]></description>
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<p><strong>Caroling this WEDNESDAY (12/21) at 6 PM. </strong>Join the singers and servants who will encourage shoppers and commuters on 69<sup>th</sup> Street! We will share&nbsp;<em>The Christmas Story</em>&nbsp;in songs and on scrolls. Along with the story, the scrolls will share our weekend services. Wonderful fellowship and warm refreshments will follow afterward.</p>
<p><strong>Christmas Eve Service (12/24) this SATURDAY at 6 PM</strong>. Join us this Saturday night at 6:00 PM for a special service focused on the birth of Jesus Christ as the fulfilment of our hopes and dreams. This service of Lessons and Carols includes&nbsp;scripture readings (in the various languages of our members) interspersed with carol singing. We will end with a brief message and candlelight singing of <em>Silent Night</em>.</p>
<p><strong>Christmas Day (12/25) this SUNDAY at 10 AM</strong>. Our main worship service will be at the usual time: 10:00 AM. Join us for songs of the season, prayer, and a message from Galatians 4:4-5.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Christmas Party Club -- Sunday, December 11 from 3:30 - 5:00 PM</title>
		<link>https://www.crossroadspca.com/blog/post/christmas-party-club----sunday-december-11-from-330---500-pm</link>
        <comments>https://www.crossroadspca.com/blog/post/christmas-party-club----sunday-december-11-from-330---500-pm#comments</comments>        
        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Summer Sermon Series (2022)</title>
		<link>https://www.crossroadspca.com/blog/post/summer-sermon-series--2022-</link>
        <comments>https://www.crossroadspca.com/blog/post/summer-sermon-series--2022-#comments</comments>        
        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rev. Michael Quillen, Sr.]]></dc:creator>                <category><![CDATA[Worship]]></category>
        		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.crossroadspca.com/blog/post/summer-sermon-series--2022-</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="center-align" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/crossroadspca.com/summer-in-the-psalms-2022.png" alt="Summer in the Psalms 2022" width="680" data-attribute="25" />One of the most beautiful things about the Psalms is their ability to move our hearts. That makes sense since they were essentially the hymnbook of the Old Testament people of God from David&rsquo;s time onward.</p>
<p>Of course, there are "older" psalms, like Psalm 90, written by Moses around 1400 BC. There are &ldquo;newer&rdquo; psalms, like Psalms 88-89, written during the Babylonian Exile around 400 BC.</p>
<p>Yet, no matter when they were written, the Psalms move us. They touch our hearts, our emotions. They are meant to shape us as we study (or sing!) them. They teach us how to live in the real world, expressing sadness, anger, thanksgiving, praise, and so much more.</p>
<p>Join us on Sunday mornings at 10 AM <a href="/im-new">in person</a> or <a href="/livestream">online</a> this summer!</p>]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="center-align" src="https://cpmfiles1.com/crossroadspca.com/summer-in-the-psalms-2022.png" alt="Summer in the Psalms 2022" width="680" data-attribute="25" />One of the most beautiful things about the Psalms is their ability to move our hearts. That makes sense since they were essentially the hymnbook of the Old Testament people of God from David&rsquo;s time onward.</p>
<p>Of course, there are "older" psalms, like Psalm 90, written by Moses around 1400 BC. There are &ldquo;newer&rdquo; psalms, like Psalms 88-89, written during the Babylonian Exile around 400 BC.</p>
<p>Yet, no matter when they were written, the Psalms move us. They touch our hearts, our emotions. They are meant to shape us as we study (or sing!) them. They teach us how to live in the real world, expressing sadness, anger, thanksgiving, praise, and so much more.</p>
<p>Join us on Sunday mornings at 10 AM <a href="/im-new">in person</a> or <a href="/livestream">online</a> this summer!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>He is risen...</title>
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        <comments>https://www.crossroadspca.com/blog/post/he-is-risen#comments</comments>        
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rev. Michael Quillen, Sr.]]></dc:creator>                <category><![CDATA[News & Announcements]]></category>
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<h1>He is Risen Indeed!</h1>
<p>The Lord blessed us with a wonderful week of worship from Palm Sunday (April 10) to the 12-hour Prayer Vigil and Good Friday Service (April 15) to an ending focused on new beginnings with Easter Sunday (April 17).</p>
<p>Praise the Lord for the great crowd pictured above and...</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Thank&nbsp;<strong>you</strong>&nbsp;for being a part of our Crossroads Community</h2>]]></description>
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<h1>He is Risen Indeed!</h1>
<p>The Lord blessed us with a wonderful week of worship from Palm Sunday (April 10) to the 12-hour Prayer Vigil and Good Friday Service (April 15) to an ending focused on new beginnings with Easter Sunday (April 17).</p>
<p>Praise the Lord for the great crowd pictured above and...</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Thank&nbsp;<strong>you</strong>&nbsp;for being a part of our Crossroads Community</h2>]]></content:encoded>
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        <title>Special Services this Week</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rev. Michael Quillen, Sr.]]></dc:creator>                <category><![CDATA[News & Announcements]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<h1><strong>Good Friday Service</strong></h1>
<h2><strong>Friday, April 15, 2022 at 7 p.m.</strong></h2>
<hr />
<p>A special service that covers the story of Jesus from Mark 14-15 with speaking parts, singing, special music, prayer, and a brief message by our Senior Pastor, Michael Quillen.</p>
<h1><strong><em>Son-</em>rise Easter Service</strong></h1>
<h2><strong>Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 8 a.m.</strong></h2>
<hr />
<p>A special outdoor service of singing, prayer, scripture, and a brief message by our Associate Pastor, David Van Meerbeke followed by light refreshments.</p>
<h1><strong>Easter Service</strong></h1>
<h2><strong>Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 10 a.m.</strong></h2>
<hr />
<p>A joyful celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ with singing, prayer, scripture, and a message from Mark 16:1-8 by our Senior Pastor, Michael Quillen.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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<h2><strong>Friday, April 15, 2022 at 7 p.m.</strong></h2>
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<p>A special service that covers the story of Jesus from Mark 14-15 with speaking parts, singing, special music, prayer, and a brief message by our Senior Pastor, Michael Quillen.</p>
<h1><strong><em>Son-</em>rise Easter Service</strong></h1>
<h2><strong>Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 8 a.m.</strong></h2>
<hr />
<p>A special outdoor service of singing, prayer, scripture, and a brief message by our Associate Pastor, David Van Meerbeke followed by light refreshments.</p>
<h1><strong>Easter Service</strong></h1>
<h2><strong>Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 10 a.m.</strong></h2>
<hr />
<p>A joyful celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ with singing, prayer, scripture, and a message from Mark 16:1-8 by our Senior Pastor, Michael Quillen.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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