Church Picnic
Graduation is just around the corner. If you have someone who is graduating from High School or College this year let us know. We will be honoring them and their achievements during a service and picnic. Please provide: Name, School and achievements. info@crossroadspresbyterian.org or call the office 610-495-6495.
Church Picnic & Graduate Recognition Day - June 8th - Join us after worship for our annual church picnic. We will celebrate our 2025 Graduates and enjoy a picnic lunch together. Please bring side dishes on that day. Any questions please contact Nancy Fescenmyer - 610-659-5086.
POSTPONED TILL FALL - Breakfast and Discussion - Forgiveness
Due to scheduling conflicts, this event is going to be postponed till a later date TBA.
Crossroads Women’s Breakfast Ministry Update
5/24 Breakfast on Forgiveness is open to BOTH Men and Women
A Message from our Leaders, MJ Gore and Diana Foresto.
Our Breakfast Ministry is essential in strengthening our Church community. We aim to foster spiritual growth, inspire reliance on God, and positively impact lives in their walk with Christ. This effort guides our ministry towards fulfilling God's work.
We have covered various topics in our discussions:
· Cultivating Authentic Inner Peace.
· The Power of Prayer and using a Journal to continue their personal journey and how to incorporate prayer in their daily lives.
· Gratitude, how to be a happy camper for Christ.
If you missed any of these meetings, we could provide the handouts on any of these topics. If you have any questions, please see us after Sunday service.
Our May ministry will focus on "Forgiveness". Join us on Saturday, May 24th, from 9am to 12pm. For this event, Christ calls us to include all men of our congregation for fellowship, mutual encouragement in faith, and relationship building.
We are hoping that they will attend. There will be bacon.
The current meeting time is Saturday mornings, leaving the remainder of the day available for other activities. We are open to adjusting this schedule and would like to know your preferred times/days for meetings. While we may not be able to accommodate all requests, please inform us if you have an alternative meeting time in mind.
For example, we could host a "Wing Night Barbecue" following a Ministry topic from our leaders for evening fellowship. If you have some ideas, or would like to be part of our Ministry, we would love to have you join us.
Please contact us at:
Yours in Christ,
MJ and Diana
2025 Lent Resources
Lenten Resources for Daily Bible Readings
Crossroads Presbyterian Church
10 West Cherry Lane, Limerick PA
Ash Wednesday Service: March 5th @7 pm
Daily Bible Readings for Lent 2025
Click on the blue hyperlinks which will take you directly to the Bible Texts.
Wednesday, March 05, 2025: Ash Wednesday
Joel 1:1-2, 12-17, Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 51:1-17, 2 Cor 5:20-6:10, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Thursday, March 06, 2025: Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Exodus 5:10-23; Acts 7:30-34;
Friday, March 07, 2025: Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Exodus 6:1-13; Acts 7:35-42;
Saturday, March 08, 2025: Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; John 12:27-36;
Sunday, March 09, 2025: First Sunday in Lent
Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16, Romans 10:8-13, Luke 4:1-13
Monday, March 10, 2025: Psalm 17; 1 Chronicles 21:1-17; 1 John 2:1-6;
Tuesday, March 11, 2025: Psalm 17; Zechariah 3:1-10; 2 Peter 2:4-21;
Wednesday, March 12, 2025: Psalm 17; Job 1:1-22; Luke 21:34-22:6;
Thursday, March 13, 2025: Psalm 27; Genesis 13:1-7, 14-18; Philippians 3:2-12;
Friday, March 14, 2025: Psalm 27; Genesis 14:17-24; Philippians 3:17-20;
Saturday, March 15, 2025: Psalm 27; Psalm 118:26-29; Matthew 23:37-39;
Sunday, March 16, 2025: Second Sunday in Lent
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Psalm 27, Philippians 3:17-4:1, Luke 13:31-35, Luke 9:28-43
Monday, March 17, 2025: Psalm 105:1-42; Exodus 33:1-6; Romans 4:1-12;
Tuesday, March 18, 2025: Psalm 105:1-42; Numbers 14:10b-24; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13;
Wednesday, March 19, 2025: Psalm 105:1-42; 2 Chronicles 20:1-22; Luke 13:22-31;
Thursday, March 20, 2025: Psalm 63:1-8; Daniel 3:19-30; Revelation 2:8-11;
Friday, March 21, 2025: Psalm 63:1-8; Daniel 12:1-4; Revelation 3:1-6;
Saturday, March 22, 2025: Psalm 63:1-8; Isaiah 5:1-7; Luke 6:43-45;
Sunday, March 23, 2025: Third Sunday in Lent
Isaiah 55:1-9, Psalm 63:1-8, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 13:1-9
Monday, March 24, 2025: Psalm 39; Jeremiah 11:1-17; Romans 2:1-11;
Tuesday, March 25, 2025: Psalm 39; Ezekiel 17:1-10; Romans 2:12-16;
Tuesday, March 25, 2025: Annunciation of the Lord
Isaiah 7:10-14, Psalm 45, Psalm 40:5-10, Hebrews 10:4-10, Luke 1:26-38
Wednesday, March 26, 2025: Psalm 39; Numbers 13:17-27; Luke 13:18-21;
Thursday, March 27, 2025: Psalm 32; Joshua 4:1-13; 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:5;
Friday, March 28, 2025: Psalm 32; Joshua 4:14-24; 2 Corinthians 5:6-15;
Saturday, March 29, 2025: Psalm 32; Exodus 32:7-14; Luke 15:1-10;
Sunday, March 30, 2025: Fourth Sunday in Lent
Joshua 5:9-12, Psalm 32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Monday, March 31, 2025: Psalm 53; Leviticus 23:26-41; Revelation 19:1-8;
Tuesday, April 01, 2025: Psalm 53; Leviticus 25:1-19; Revelation 19:9-10;
Wednesday, April 02, 2025: Psalm 53; 2 Kings 4:1-7; Luke 9:10-17;
Thursday, April 03, 2025: Psalm 126; Isaiah 43:1-7; Philippians 2:19-24;
Friday, April 04, 2025: Psalm 126; Isaiah 43:8-15; Philippians 2:25-3:1;
Saturday, April 05, 2025: Psalm 126; Exodus 12:21-27; John 11:45-57;
Sunday, April 06, 2025: Fifth Sunday in Lent
Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126, Philippians 3:4-14, John 12:1-8
Monday, April 07, 2025: Psalm 20; Exodus 40:1-15; Hebrews 10:19-25;
Tuesday, April 08, 2025: Psalm 20; Judges 9:7-15; 1 John 2:18-28;
Wednesday, April 09, 2025: Psalm 20; Habakkuk 3:2-15; Luke 18:31-34;
Thursday, April 10, 2025: Psalm 31:9-16; Isaiah 53:10-12; Hebrews 2:1-9;
Friday, April 11, 2025: Psalm 31:9-16; Isaiah 54:9-10; Hebrews 2:10-18;
Saturday, April 12, 2025: Psalm 31:9-16; Leviticus 23:1-8; Luke 22:1-13;
Sunday, April 13, 2025: Liturgy of the Palms
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, Luke 19:28-40
Sunday, April 13, 2025: Liturgy of the Passion
Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 22:14-23:56
Women's Breakfast: The Power of Prayer
This event is open to all! Bring a friend!
The $10 fee is to cover the cost of the prayer journals. We do not want this to be a barrier to attendance so please let us know ahead if it is.

Boscov's Fundraiser - Friends Helping Friends
Help support our church fundraiser! Shopping passes are available now! Please see Liz Walsh to purchase. This is our largest fundraiser of the year!
100% of the $5 donations goes to Crossroads!
Consider getting some to share with your friends or family!
How: Customers donate $5 to a participating Crossroads and receive a shopping pass.
Shopping discount: 25% off* lowest sale prices in-store and online
(For online discount, a one-time use unique code is provided on each shopping pass)
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 22
Store hours: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Register to win: A $100 Boscov’s gift card (one winner per store)
*Some exclusions apply. Visit www.boscovs.com/friendshelpingfriends.
Bible Study - The Sermon on the Mount "The Original TED Talk" with Rev. George Gaffga
This program is open to the community!
Led by Rev. George Gaffga (retired Presbyterian Minister)
The Study will be held about 20 minutes after our Worship Service ends each Sunday. We would LOVE for you to be our guest at our church service, but this is NOT required to attend our Bible Study.
Please Register Below so that George can email you reminders and updates. Thank you!
PLEASE SUBMIT REGISTRATION FORM FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. Refresh the page, if needed.
TOPSoccer Spring Season 2024 - disAbility Ministry Event
Crossroads disABILITY Ministry, alongside West-Mont United Soccer Club, would like to announce that our Spring 2024 TOPSoccer Season is now open for registrations.
Crossroads Presbyterian Church is a place that welcomes and includes kids and families with differing abilities into the full life of the church & community.
TOPSoccer is a program for children with disabilties, ages 5-18.
This program is run by qualified Crossroads Presbyterian Members who volunteer their time, with the help of volunteer buddies from West-Mont United and other organizations.
The cost is $49 per player, which covers costs of a jersey and end of season medal. Crossroads Presbyterian Church donates the use of facilities, etc.
Player Registration: https://www.westmontunitedsoccer.org/development-programs-camps/youth-camps/topsoccer
Buddy/Volunteer Registration (ages 10 and up): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448A4AE2AAAFC1-topsoccer#/
Any questions? Email Teresa (contact info in flyer below).
Celebrate Easter at Crossroads!
All are invited to Celebrate the JOY of Easter with Crossroads!
Service time: 10 AM
Address: 10 W. Cherry Lane, Limerick, PA 19468 (located at the corner of N. Lewis and W. Cherry Lane)
Pastor: Rev. Strother Gross
Music Leader: Michael Santiago
Visitor information: CrossroadsPresbyterian.org/visitors
We would love to welcome you to our church!
Palm Sunday Easter Egg Hunt
Crossroads Presbyterian Easter Egg Hunt will be held on a different day this year! We hope you will invite your children, your grandchildren and all your family friends to join in the fun!
Sunday March 24th
Palm Sunday Service at 10 am with Pastor Strother Gross and music from John and Kass Bolles.
Easter Egg Hunt and Activities right after the service at 11 am.
Rain or Shine! disAbility Friendly!
Help us plan, please RSVP to let us know you will be coming! See you there! (REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.)
Spring Bowling League
It’s time to sign up for Spring Bowling League. This will start March 10th at 6:15 pm and run every other Sunday till May 19th. Sign up in the Atrium, or contact Jason Lutz, or the church office at 610-495-6495. We need a minimum of 16.
Please join us! We are always looking for new bowlers or teams! You don’t have to be a pro, just come out and have fun!
Women's Breakfast
THIS EVENT IS RESCHEDULED DUE TO THE WEATHER:
Come for breakfast and fellowship as we learn what forgiveness is and isn’t, how forgiveness can impact our lives and the lives of those whom we forgive.
All are welcome. Invite your friends and family.
Saturday February 24th, 2024
9 am - 12 pm
Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 10 W Cherry Lane, Limerick PA 19468
Lenten Devotionals 2024
Rev. Strother Gross will be posting short Lenten Devotionals each day on social media. Scroll down for a list of the daily Bible readings for you to read along at home, with or without the videos. If you need a paper copy, these will be available in the church Atrium on the information table.
We welcome Rev. Traci Glover, a colleague of Rev. Gross, in collaborating with us on several of the videos! Thank you!
On Sundays, there will not be a video, but we invite you to come to church at 10AM EST to hear the message, either in person, or stream online (link is right on our homepage here: Crossroads Presbyterian Homepage). Our address is 10 West Cherry Lane, Limerick, PA.
Crossroads Facebook Account https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsPresbyterianChurch
Crossroads Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/crossroadspresbyterian/
Lent Begins on Ash Wednesday 2/14/24
Video Direct Links:
2/15 Make Me, Teach Me
2/16 God Hears You
2/17 Everyone Wants to Be Happy
2/19 God’s Grace
2/20 What you can do when you are stressed
2/21 About Fasting
2/22 The Promise of God is Limitless
2/23 God’s Promise for only some people?
2/24 Keep It Simple
2/27 When Life is Difficult, try this…
2/28 Lament, and Lent is a Time to Know that God Hears You
2/29 A Clean Slate and How to Avoid “Stupid Sins”
3/1 Sunday Best or Come as You Are?
3/2 Words Matter
3/4 How to Leave a Lasting Legacy?
3/5 Spring Cleaning
3/6 Joy
3/7 Give Thanks
3/8 Gift of Time
3/9 Tears of Joy, Tears of Sorrow
3/11 Seeing Beyond Bitter Experiences
3/12 When You are feeling Tested…
3/13 The Light That Never Goes Out
3/14 God’s Word is Active
3/18 Evidence of God In Your Life
3/19 Do Not Be Afraid
3/20 - Re Charge Your Spiritual Battery
3/21 - Love Your Enemies
Daily Bible Readings for Lent
The readings below are hyperlinks which can be clicked to take you directly to the online version.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024: Ash Wednesday
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12 • Psalm 51:1-17 • 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 • Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Thursday, February 15, 2024: Psalm 25:1-10; Daniel 9:1-14; 1 John 1:3-10
Friday, February 16, 2024: Psalm 25:1-10; Daniel 9:15-25a; 2 Timothy 4:1-5
Saturday, February 17, 2024: Psalm 25:1-10; Psalm 32; Matthew 9:2-13
Sunday, February 18, 2024: First Sunday in Lent
Genesis 9:8-17 • Psalm 25:1-10 • 1 Peter 3:18-22 • Mark 1:9-15
Monday, February 19, 2024: Psalm 77; Job 4:1-21; Ephesians 2:1-10
Tuesday, February 20, 2024: Psalm 77; Job 5:8-27; 1 Peter 3:8-18a
Wednesday, February 21, 2024: Psalm 77; Proverbs 30:1-9; Matthew 4:1-11
Thursday, February 22, 2024: Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 15:1-6, 12-18; Romans 3:21-31
Friday, February 23, 2024: Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 16:1-6; Romans 4:1-12
Saturday, February 24, 2024: Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 16:7-15; Mark 8:27-30
Sunday, February 25, 2024: Second Sunday in Lent
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 • Psalm 22:23-31 • Romans 4:13-25 • Mark 8:31-38 or Mark 9:2-9
Monday, February 26, 2024: Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; Genesis 21:1-7; Hebrews 1:8-12
Tuesday, February 27, 2024: Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; Genesis 22:1-19; Hebrews 11:1-3, 13-19
Wednesday, February 28, 2024: Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; Jeremiah 30:12-22; John 12:36-43
Thursday, February 29, 2024: Psalm 19; Exodus 19:1-9a; 1 Peter 2:4-10
Friday, March 1, 2024: Psalm 19; Exodus 19:9b-15; Acts 7:30-40
Saturday, March 2, 2024: Psalm 19; Exodus 19:16-25; Mark 9:2-8
Sunday, March 3, 2024: Third Sunday in Lent
Exodus 20:1-17 • Psalm 19 • 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 • John 2:13-22
Monday, March 4, 2024: Psalm 84; 1 Kings 6:1-4, 21-22; 1 Corinthians 3:10-23
Tuesday, March 5, 2024: Psalm 84; 2 Chronicles 29:1-11, 16-19; Hebrews 9:23-28
Wednesday, March 6, 2024: Psalm 84; Ezra 6:1-16; Mark 11:15-19
Thursday, March 7, 2024: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Genesis 9:8-17; Ephesians 1:3-6
Friday, March 8, 2024: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Daniel 12:5-13; Ephesians 1:7-14
Saturday, March 9, 2024: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Numbers 20:22-29; John 3:1-13
Sunday, March 10, 2024: Fourth Sunday in Lent
Numbers 21:4-9 • Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 • Ephesians 2:1-10 • John 3:14-21
Monday, March 11, 2024: Psalm 107:1-16; Exodus 15:22-27; Hebrews 3:1-6
Tuesday, March 12, 2024: Psalm 107:1-16; Numbers 20:1-13; 1 Corinthians 10:6-13
Wednesday, March 13, 2024: Psalm 107:1-16; Isaiah 60:15-22; John 8:12-20
Thursday, March 14, 2024: Psalm 51:1-12; Isaiah 30:15-18; Hebrews 4:1-13
Friday, March 15, 2024: Psalm 51:1-12; Exodus 30:1-10; Hebrews 4:14-5:4
Saturday, March 16, 2024: Psalm 51:1-12; Habakkuk 3:2-13; John 12:1-11
Sunday, March 17, 2024: Fifth Sunday in Lent
Jeremiah 31:31-34 • Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 119:9-16 • Hebrews 5:5-10 • John 12:20-33
Monday, March 18, 2024: Psalm 119:9-16; Isaiah 43:8-13; 2 Corinthians 3:4-11
Tuesday, March 19, 2024: Psalm 119:9-16; Isaiah 44:1-8; Acts 2:14-24
Wednesday, March 20, 2024: Psalm 119:9-16; Haggai 2:1-9, 20-23; John 12:34-50
Thursday, March 21, 2024: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Deuteronomy 16:1-8; Philippians 2:1-11
Friday, March 22, 2024: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Jeremiah 33:1-9; Philippians 2:12-18
Saturday, March 23, 2024: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Jeremiah 33:10-16; Mark 10:32-34, 46-52
Sunday, March 24, 2024: Liturgy of the Palms
Sunday, March 24, 2024: Liturgy of the Passion
Isaiah 50:4-9a • Psalm 31:9-16 • Philippians 2:5-11 • Mark 14:1-15:47 or Mark 15:1-39, (40-47)
Monday, March 25, 2024: Annunciation of the Lord
Isaiah 7:10-14 • Psalm 45 or Psalm 40:5-10 • Hebrews 10:4-10 • Luke 1:26-38
Monday, March 25, 2024: Monday of Holy Week
Isaiah 42:1-9 • Psalm 36:5-11 • Hebrews 9:11-15 • John 12:1-11
Tuesday, March 26, 2024: Tuesday of Holy Week
Isaiah 49:1-7 • Psalm 71:1-14 • 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 • John 12:20-36
Wednesday, March 27, 2024: Wednesday of Holy Week
Thursday, March 28, 2024: Maundy Thursday
Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14 • Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 • 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 • John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Friday, March 29, 2024: Good Friday
Isaiah 52:13-53:12 • Psalm 22 • Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 • John 18:1-19:42
Saturday, March 30, 2024: Holy Saturday
Job 14:1-14 or Lamentations 3:1-9, 19-24 • Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16 • 1 Peter 4:1-8 •
Easter Service at 10 am
Sunday, March 31, 2024: Resurrection of the Lord
Congregational Meeting
The Session has called a congregational meeting for February 11th to present the 2024 Budget and the outlook for the New Year. The meeting will be held right after church.
Soup and desserts will be provided. Please plan on attending. Thank you.
disAbility Ministry - Activities for All Abilities
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR SESSION 1, Session 2 Registration will open 2/7. Please see our website for all activities. disAbility Ministry
Registration for Buddies (ages 12 and up) at Sign Up Genius: Buddy Sign Up
Visit our disAbility Ministry website for other upcoming events and information.
Book/Bible Study
The community is welcome to this book and bible Study featuring “The Shack.”
Christmas Eve Services
We invite the entire community to attend one or both of our Christmas Eve Services!
See our Christmas Church Visitor Page HERE.
Crossroads 27th Anniversary Potluck Lunch!
Save the date! Mark Your Calendar!
We will celebrate the 27th Anniversary of Crossroads on Sunday October 15th.
Following Service, we will share a pot luck lunch!
If you are interested in setting up and/or take down, please contact: MJ Gore - 610-613-5353
Planning to attends? Contact Kathy Smith - 484-868-8004
Fall Bowling League Meeting
Please join us for Crossroads Bowling League starting on Sunday, September 24th at 5:30 pm for a meeting!
We will be bowling every other Sunday at Limerick Bowling Center (now called Bowlero). This year, it will be a short Fall and Spring Series with a break in between.
Sign Up Sheets are in the Atrium on the large Welcome Table.
If you have any questions, please talk with someone at Crossroads Presbyterian Church or Jason Lutz.
We are always looking to add new bowlers or teams! You don’t have to be a pro, just come out and enjoy the fun!
Church Picnic
Church Picnic Honoring our Graduates & Teachers
Bring a side dish or desert to share!