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This Sunday at CrossView Church
When Heaven Breaks the Silence
Have you ever experienced a season where God seemed quiet—where prayers felt like they were echoing into silence? Zechariah the priest understood that feeling all too well. For years, he and Elizabeth had hoped, prayed, and waited. But then, in an ordinary moment of temple service, heaven interrupted with extraordinary news.
What might God be doing in the seasons when He seems silent? How does waiting shape our faith in ways we might not expect?
We're beginning our sermon series Good News of Great Joy, walking through Luke 1:1-2:21 together. This week, Pastor Kyle Pratt will be opening Luke 1:5-25 with us.
Whether this is your first time visiting or you've been part of our community for years, we'd love to have you join us. Come as you are—there's a seat waiting for you.
Gather with us this Sunday as we reflect on these questions in our sermon, "When Heaven Breaks the Silence."
Bible Memorization
We are focusing on memorizing key Bible verses corresponding to Pastor James’ sermon series “The Unfolding Gospel.” Memorizing Scripture is an excellent discipline for spiritual growth that allows us to focus our minds on God’s Word and so enrich our spiritual lives. This November we will be memorizing Ezekiel 36:26-27.
FUEL THANKSGIVING POTLUCK DINNER
Thursday, November 20 ~ 6:00 p.m.
You are invited to join CVC’s Fuel youth group for a Thanksgiving Potluck dinner in the gym. We will eat together, play games, and worship. This is an opportunity for our congregation and Fuel students to come together as most of the students do not attend church and don’t come from homes that attend church.
The average student attendance on Thursday night Fuel meetings is 36 and the families of the students will also be invited. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Turkey and drinks will be provided. Any questions, contact Kyle Pratt at kylegarypratt@gmail.com or fuel@crossviewonline.org
Bread of Life Share Center Food Pantry
Friday, Nov. 21 ~ 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6 ~ 9:00-11:00 a.m.
CVC's Bread of Life Drive-Thru Food Pantry provides nutritious food to our neighbors in need of assistance.
CVC's Bread of Life Drive-Thru Food Pantry provides nutritious food to our neighbors in need of assistance.
The CVC Bread of Life Share Center Food Pantry is grateful to Faith Acres Foundation and Northern Illinois Food Bank for gathering and providing the food for us to share.
The Food Pantry is typically open on the 2nd Saturdays of the month (9:00-11:00 a.m.) and the 4th Fridays of the month (4:30-6:00 p.m.).
Please note: because of the holidays in November and December, some dates have changed. Future dates for the Food Pantry are: Friday, November 21, Saturday, December 6, and Friday, December 19. Times remain the same.
Please spread the information about this ministry to your family, friends, and co-workers in need! Contact Joan at 224-522-9338 if you have any questions.
FUEL YOUTH GROUP BAKE SALE
Sunday, December 7
The CVC Fuel Youth Group will be having a bake sale in the foyer and café before and after the worship service. The proceeds of the sale will go toward funding their winter retreat to Camp Timber-Lee in East Troy, WI on Feb. 20-22, 2026.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY WORKERS MEETING
Sunday, Dec. 14 ~ after service
For all who work with the Nursery and Children’s Church ministries, please plan to meet in the gym after the worship service for lunch, training, and cookie decorating. Questions? Contact Pastor Kyle, kpratt@crossviewonline.org.
ADVENT
ADVENT begins Sunday, November 30. As Christmas approaches, we will focus on Jesus’ birth story and the saving gospel during our services. To help prepare our hearts to worship him, starting next Sunday, the Everyday Gospel Christmas Devotional by Paul David Tripp will be available for your family. This advent devotional includes twenty-five readings designed to help you connect Scripture’s transforming power to your daily life. May each day’s reading bring you and your family closer to Jesus as you look forward to Christmas Day. Donations for the book will be accepted to support the Fuel Youth Group’s Winter Retreat.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE ~ 6:00pm
Invite your family and friends and join us on Wednesday, December 24 as we recount the wonder of God’s great gift to us!
Please check our website Event tab or calendar for other CVC happenings.
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