Thursday Night MOSAIC Bible studies will resume on Thursday, January 26th at 7:00 PM in the CrossPoint Theater at The Chapel at CrossPoint,  Pastor Deone will kick-off a new Bible Study series for the winter that really helps Singles to Glorify God, be Equipped to be on Mission, and ultimately develop the 4 Spiritual Outcomes of: Intimacy with the Father, Using Spiritual Gifts in Service, Sharing your Grace Story, and Christ-Like Relationships.  Your life will never be the same. Contact Pastor Deone at ddrake@thechapel.com or 631-2636 x206 for more information. 

THURSDAYS BEGINNING JANUARY 12TH – DIVORCE CARE

Held in The Fireside Room at The Chapel at CrossPoint from 7:00 to 8:30 PM for 13 consecutive Thursday Evenings.  Cost is $12 for the notebook.  For more information, contact Joe Grippi at jgrippi@thechapel.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12TH – MOSAIC ANNUAL BIRTHDAY DINNER

Annual Mosaic/Golden Eagles Lasagna Dinner and Birthday Party beginning at 6:30PM in the East Worship Center at The Chapel at CrossPoint.  Fellowship Activities and program following, including Homemade Birthday Cakes to celebrate everyone’s birthday throughout the year.  Tickets are only $5.00 each plus a Canned Good for Food Bank and can be purchased at the Bookstore or the Transaction Center on Sunday at The Chapel.  Tickets are also available at The Chapel Bookstore during the week.  For more information, contact Joe Grippi at jgrippi@thechapel.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13TH – murj

murj is held the 2nd Friday of every month as a FREE Fellowship event for singles in their 30’s at the Chapel at CrossPoint starting at 7:30pm in the Fireside Room at The Chapel at CrossPoint.  FREE CHILDCARE available up to age 10 (simply RSVP to murj@thechapel.com within 48 hours of the murj meeting for your childcare needs). E-mail murj@thechapel.com for more info about upcoming meetings. 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14TH - CHAPEL MEN’S BREAKFAST

MEN, join in the next ENGAGE (the men’s breakfast) from 8:00 – 9:30 am in the new building The Apex at The Chapel at CrossPoint campus. (The APEX is on Hopkins Road off Millersport, adjacent to The Chapel at CrossPoint main campus.  If you are coming from Lockport, turn right on Hopkins off of Millersport, if you are coming from the opposite direction, then turn left off of Millersport.) $5 per person. Held the 2nd Saturday of every month.  Contact Leroy Wiggins for more info at lwiggins@thechapel.com or 716-631-2636 x261.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14^TH – SINGLES GAME NIGHT AT EHWC

Singles Game Night planned starting at 7pm in The Underground at Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church , 8445 Greiner Road , Williamsville , NY 14221.  Come out for fun, food, and fellowship.  Bring your favorite game.  This is a free event.  Contact Pastor Kim Gladden at 716-688-7165 for more information.

SUN, JAN 15TH – MISSIONARY POTLUCK DINNER AT LOCKPORT ALLIANCE CHURCH

From 5:30-7:30PM, meet in the Fellowship Hall at Lockport Alliance Church, 555 Davison Road, Lockport, NY 14094 to hear from Jeff Ceria (International Worker in Russia.  Dinner right away then take some time to hear what God is doing in Russia.  Come and learn about his life and work and wonderful young family.  The church is providing the roast beef, rolls and drinks.  Please bring a side dish or dessert so that there is plenty of food for all. Sign up at the missions table at the church or call 433-3571 so they have some idea of how many are coming and how much meat to buy.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19TH – MOSAIC ANNUAL KICK-OFF SPAGHETTI DINNER

Beginning at 6:30PM in the East Worship Center at The Chapel at CrossPoint.  Special program after dinner.  Tickets cost ONLY $3.00 each and can be purchased at MOSAIC Singles on Thursdays or at the Transaction Center or Bookstore on Sundays at The Chapel.  Tickets are also available at The Chapel Bookstore during the week.  For more information, contact Joe Grippi at jgrippi@thechapel.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20TH – PULLED PORK FUNDRAISER FOR MISSIONS

Offered from 4:30 – 6:30 PM at The Chapel at CrossPoint in the East Worship Center (formerly the CrossPoint Theater).  Tickets are ONLY $10 each.  The meal includes a Hand-pulled Slow-smoked BBQ Pork Sandwich, Mac-n-Cheese, and Cole Slaw.  The options are to drive thru, pick up, or dine in.  Those dining in will also have a FREE drink and pie slices available for purchase (yes, this is an additional cost) for dessert.  All proceeds benefit the THRIVE Missions Trip to Costa Rica (March 10-18, 2012).  Call 716-631-2636 x273 for tickets!  Thanks for your support!

SAT, JANUARY 21ST – EHWC MEN’S BREAKFAST/SERVICE

From 7:45 to 9:15 am at the EHWC Multiplex, 8445 Greiner Road, Clarence, NY it’s “Boot Camp”- a time where men “prepare for battle.” It will also be a great time of worship, Bible study, food, fellowship and fun. Cost is $5 per person (covers breakfast). Men, bring your sons and friends and enjoy a full breakfast, time of worship, fellowship, and a message from God’s Word. Held on the third Saturday of each month. For more info, contact Mark Nigro at mnigro@easternhillschurch.org or 716-688-7165, ext. 129.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21ST- LOCKPORT ALLIANCE COFFEEHOUSE

It’s back! Don’t miss the new season! Come out to hear “Elmwood Drive” at the Lockport Alliance Church, 555 Davison Road, Lockport, NY 14094 from 7pm to 10pm. LOTS OF FUN, FELLOWSHIP, AND FREE STUFF! You won’t want to miss out! Admission is only $5 per person.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH – FISH FRY FUNDRAISER FOR MISSIONS

Offered from 4:30 – 6:30 PM at The Chapel at CrossPoint in the East Worship Center (formerly the CrossPoint Theater).  Tickets are ONLY $10 each.  The meal includes an 11 oz piece of fish (sorry, no baked fish available) with tartar sauce, potato salad, coleslaw, and a roll with butter – all from Krolick’s Barbeque Catering.  The options are to drive thru, pick up, or dine in.  Those dining in will also have a FREE drink and pie slices available for purchase (yes, this is an additional cost) for dessert.  All proceeds benefit the THRIVE Missions Trip to Costa Rica (March 10-18, 2012).  Call 716-631-2636 x273 for tickets!  Thanks for your support!

FRI, FEB 25TH TO SUN, FEB 27TH – “SINGLED IN” SINGLES CONFERENCE

Held in the Corning/Bath, NY area and sponsored by Family Life Network.  It will be from Friday, February 24, 2012 (7pm) to Sunday, February 26.  We will be staying at the Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center.  Accommodations (including meals) start at $130 for the weekend (if registered before 12/31/11) and go up to $190.  The speaker is Pastor Dave Gudgel, currently Lead Pastor of Bridges Community Church in Los Altos, CA.  For more information or to register, contact Julie Fischione at jfischione@easternhillschurch.org.

COMING LATE FEBRUARY – GUNS & GRUB

The Verratti Farm in Gasport will be hosting the annual Guns & Grub in late February. The event is open to men and boys of all ages with the shooting range under strict adult supervision. Target shooting, skeet shooting, great steak dinner and amazing desserts! So don’t miss it. All this for free. (Date and more information upcoming)

ANA, JERRY, AND PAM ARE GOING ON MISSIONS TRIPS!

Ana Entress & Jerry Lange will be on a medical missions trip to the Dominican Republic with SCORE International January 13-20.  Pam Walck will be serving in Costa Rica with SCORE March 10-18.  To help support them financially, contact Ana at 390-1766, Jerry at 400-3063 or Pam at 863-5911.  They would greatly appreciate your prayers as well!  Pray for them and their missions teams.  Pray especially that they would share the gospel clearly and boldly with everyone who doesn’t yet know the Lord.  The team going to the Dominican also has a great need for trial size toothpastes, soaps, shampoos, and other toiletries.  If you can donate even a small quantity of these items, please let Ana or Jerry know.  Thank you for your support!

THURSDAYS – SINGLE PARENTING CLASS OFFERED AT THE CHAPEL

If you are interested in joining (with FREE childcare available) or simply have questions, email Pastor Deone at ddrake@thechapel.com.

FRIDAY NIGHT CHILDREN’S OUTREACHES AT TRUE PRAISE AND WORSHIP CHURCH – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

True Praise & Worship (578 Walden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211) needs volunteers for Children’s Outreach Ministry reaching children ages 4 to 13 with the gospel.  Event held EVERY Friday (September through June) from 6:00-8:00pm.  Children play games, have dinner, have a devotional/gospel presentation, and are prayed for and with. Volunteers needed to set-up, cook/serve food, facilitate games, communicate the gospel, and pray for kids especially on the first and fourth Fridays of each month (so if you are available and can commit to once a month on either of these weeks, please let us know and we’ll get you plugged in).  Volunteers are also needed for big events such as the Community Easter Egg Hunt (scheduled for Friday, March 30th).  Anyone interested in weekly Friday night outreaches and/or big events, please contact Johnny Ciavatta at 228-3905 or johnybgd777@yahoo.com. 

FRIDAY NIGHT TEEN OUTREACH AT BUFFALO CHRISTIAN CENTER – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers needed to help with a teen outreach program at the Buffalo Christian Center. Volunteers will reach out to the teens and help supervise areas of the building such as the basketball court, roller rink, game room, etc. Opportunities to help lead a small group discussion after Bible study may also be needed. Volunteers can schedule the Fridays that fit their schedule (7 – 10 pm).

OPEN CENTER SATURDAYS AT THE BUFFALO CHRISTIAN CENTER

Enjoy the Swimming Pool, Roller Rink, Gym, Indoor Mini Golf, & Game Room etc. The Pool is open from 10:00am -3:00pm. The cost is ONLY $5.00 per person (everybody pays except ages 3 and under). Children must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian while in the Building. For more Information call the Center at (716) 856-7495.  Volunteers needed to help supervise areas of the Buffalo Christian Center during Open Center Saturday. Areas include basketball court, roller rink and game room. Volunteers can schedule the Saturdays that fit their schedule (11 – 3 pm)

VOLUNTEER AT NIAGARA GOSPEL RESCUE MISSION

Shaun Smith of the Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission says that their purpose is “to glorify God by bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to the poor, afflicted, and needy as we attend to their basic human needs through his love and grace”.  For more information, you can go to www.niagaramissions.com.  They have groups who have ”adopted” rooms but need volunteers to assist with the work that needs to be done.  Pastor Deone Drake has ”put out the call” at MOSAIC on how we can all do missions work “right in our own backyard.”  Projects may include: painting, stripping wood, sanding, cleaning, etc.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Shaun at shaun@niagaramissions.com (The Niagara Gospel Resuce Mission, 1023 Ferry Ave, Niagara Falls, NY  14303). 

VOLUNTEER AT NIAGARA FALLS CLOTHING & FOOD PANTRY

The number of people showing up at the clothes closet/food pantry has grown tremendously over the past months.  We are in need of volunteers to come and help us in this work. We are in need of 4-6 people to help us each week on a rotational basis. Work includes sign-in/greeter, intake, food bagger, and checkout. We are also in need of people to come on off days to sort and stock shelves. If you are in the Niagara Falls area and would be willing to come and spend 3-4 hours with us, please contact Pastor Mark or Anne Perkins at 585-356-5455.