It was a wonderful time at the CrossNet Summer Nights Dinner & Auction! We wanted to give a special thank you to our amazing sponsors and vendors who made this night happen! We are so grateful for your support and generosity. Thank you for offering help and hope in the name of Jesus! See below for a shoutout to our sponsors and over 100 photos… Read More
Please read below for an important update from Board Chair, Brian Martin. Dear CrossNet Ministries Supporter, On behalf of the CrossNet Ministries Board of Directors, we wish to share with you an important and heartfelt announcement. Effective December 31, 2025, Carl Edwards will be discontinuing his role as Executive Director and will exit CrossNet Ministries. Since January, 2025, Carl has served as Executive Director and… Read More
* Name in story changed for anonymity* For a local mom raising her child in New Holland—CrossNet has been more than just a resource. It’s been a lifeline, a source of encouragement, and a place where they’ve found true community. Sarah first heard about CrossNet through word-of-mouth while living in New Holland. At the time, she was looking for ways to support her family. As… Read More
Current with CrossNet is a monthly video series to update YOU, our partners, about how we’re offering hope & help in the ELANCO community! We are jumping into all things June here at CrossNet Ministries. Check out this video to learn more about how you can partner with us through the Summer Lunch Program and upcoming Backpack Program.
Kathleen Millay has called New Holland home since 1989. Her connection to CrossNet Ministries began when her four sons—now adults—attended the Youth Center, back when it was known as Cross Connection. Over the years, her involvement has deepened through her local church, Our Lady of Lourdes. As she puts it, “It’s hard not to know CrossNet.” About four years ago, Kathleen was inspired by a… Read More
“I continue to ask God in my prayers to guide me and lead me to where I am supposed to go.” Marjorie’s words reflect a deep faith and unwavering hope that continue to guide her through life’s toughest seasons. As a participant at CrossNet, she has faced many challenges — but through her resilience, determination, and the support she’s found here, Marjorie is courageously taking… Read More
A recent Cross Jr. topic was “When things don’t go my way”. The goal of this lesson was for students to be able to learn coping skills for working through the challenges, frustrations, and disappointments that we can face every day. I found out halfway through the day that over half of the students at Cross Jr. were not going to be able to make… Read More
“I am excited to see where God takes us, because we know that God is the God of the impossible!” ✨ Meet Maria Buck! For 18 steadfast years, Maria has faithfully served on the CrossNet Ministries Board. Throughout her time with us, Maria has witnessed God’s incredible faithfulness through the work of CrossNet. She’s deeply grateful for the ministry’s unwavering mission of offering help and… Read More
Dear Supporters, Thank you for making the Christmas season extra special for ELANCO families by participating in our Annual Christmas Program! Last Saturday, December 14th, you helped us fill our Youth Center with Christmas gifts, wrapping paper, full Christmas meals, stocking stuffers, Christmas cookies & hot cocoa, and lots of Christmas joy! With your help this year, 641 children in our community were blessed by this program!… Read More
Dear CrossNet Ministries (CrossNet) Supporter, On behalf of the CrossNet Board of Directors, it is with great joy that I present Carl Edwards, Jr. as the new Executive Director for CrossNet. Carl is no stranger to CrossNet or the ELANCO community. For the past five years, Carl has served CrossNet as Director of Development, having previously served three years as Youth Center Director. Carl will… Read More