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
Doors open at 5:15 PM, dinner starts at 6:00 PM. Don’t miss out on an evening of stories and CrossNet updates — including reflections from Meredith Dahl, along with exciting “vision and horizons” from Carl Edwards, the new CrossNet Ministries Executive Director! Join us for this incredible night on Tuesday, March 25th at the Shady Maple Banquet Center. Register to be a part of this in-person event or… Read More
Dear CrossNet Supporters, I want to share an important update regarding the CrossNet Ministries’ (CrossNet’s) expansion and renovation project! As many of you know, in 2022 CrossNet shared a need for more space for programs. We have been growing over the past six years and have outgrown our current facilities. We shared with you that we had the opportunity to purchase a large warehouse on Franklin Street, across the street from… 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
“It makes you feel like the world is going to be okay.” Meet Julia Marti! A valued CrossNet Food Pantry participant! She has experienced the generosity and kindness that our community brings through the CrossNet Food Pantry! She has also experienced the caring spirit of CrossNet’s Food and Nutrition Manager, Amy. Check out this video to see how your support of CrossNet Food Programs helps… Read More
This year’s Annual Winter Coat Program was a huge success! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community and the hard work of volunteers, we were able to provide 385 students in the ELANCO School District with warm coats for the winter ahead. These children and teens were able to pick out their own winter coat from a large selection of generously donated new and gently used coats!… Read More