We’re thrilled to share that the third annual Summer Nights Dinner & Auction is happening this August! Come enjoy a relaxed evening outdoors featuring endless food stations, live music, exciting door prizes, and a lively interactive auction—all in support of CrossNet Ministries! Dress casually, bring your own table and chairs, and join us for a fun-filled night with friends and family as we celebrate one of the… 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
Dear CrossNet Ministries’ Supporters, I am both excited and sad to be writing my last End of Year Update to you as the Executive Director of CrossNet Ministries (CrossNet). I am excited because God has been doing so much at CrossNet, and I am honored to share an update with you. I am sad as I have personally loved writing to each of you for the last… Read More
We are thrilled to announce and celebrate with you that we surpassed our goal of raising $300,000 in the month of November! THANK YOU to our matching donors and to everyone who generously gave to help us reach this goal. It is through the incredible generosity of the community that this happened! Our final total raised is $320,686!!! It is because of your support, that… Read More