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  August Church News

• Many thanks to Cheri Sterling and her great helpers for making VBS so awesome this year.  We had over 70 children and they all loved it! The Galactic Blast theme was a big hit and we can't wait to see what you come up with next year.

• Great job by Michelle Amand, George Smith Sr. and Christine O'Lano on special music this summer in worship.  You have added greatly to our worship experience.

•  Many thanks also to John Reidy and Anita Sinclair for filling in as preachers and worship leaders for Pastor Brian when he was away.  You have both done an excellent job.

• Congratulations to Ariel and Chelsea Huffman for passing their driving tests and getting their licenses.  Be safe and wise at all times.  Chelsea, Pastor Brian says "No changing radio stations when you drive until you have more experience."

• The Phillies fireworks night was great fun as usual.  Thank you Karen Johnson, for organizing it once again!

• The Monroe Township Teens for Christ outreach event at Our Lady of Peace church was fantastic.  Around 150 kids showed up for fun, games, and fellowship.  Cross Keys contributed $300 towards the event as did the other participating churches and it was a huge success.  We look forward to working together much more in the future.

• The benefit concert provided by Freddie the Fish and the Loaves in July to raise money for the Redbird School in Kentucky was a great success.  We raised approximately $800 to go towards keeping the school open next fall.  Great job everyone. Thanks to our own Rich Boffo who is the drummer for the group.

• Thank you Michelle Reifel and your fellowship team for the great fellowship hours during the summer.  They have been a welcome treat.

  52^nd Annual Chicken and Corn Cookout
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Dinner:  3 to 7 pm
Adults:  $12; Children $7
Takeouts Available!!

Once again, it’s time to enjoy tradition, fellowship and lots of chicken and corn!  Join us this year as we celebrate our 52^nd Annual Chicken and Corn Cookout on Saturday, August 7^th.  Dinners will be served between 3:00p and 7:00p in front of Cross Keys United Methodist Church.  Takeouts will also be available.  And don’t forget to browse through the white elephant tables and various crafters to see what treasures await you.  Enjoy a summer meal of grilled chicken, baked beans, and of course, all of the corn you can eat.  And finally, top it all off with some ice cream.  All of this, while you relax with friends and family…SEE YOU THERE!!

  Youth Group News

There will be a swim party at Ms. Sharon's house on August 8^th at 1:00p.  Anyone coming into 5^th-12^th grade is welcome to come out and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship. 

Also Youth Group will start up in September for grades 5-12.  We are going to have a fantastic year!!  Bring your friends!! We hope to see everyone there!

The Handi-Dandy Youth Group – Still Looking for Things to Do!!

Do you need help around your house…repairs or clean ups??  The youth group is looking for service projects this year... if you could use this type of help around your house or yard, please see one of the youth leaders (DeeDee cell (856) 924-4580; Sharon cell (609) 417-9581; Tina cell (609) 381-3611; and Josh cell (609) 970-8921).  They will take all the information and help as many people as possible.  No job is too big or too small for our youth.  Soon, you will hear of a fundraiser, and the proceeds will go to our service projects. 

  Ocean Grove Woman’s Retreat

Calling All Ladies, The Women's retreat, “Cross Your Heart”, is September 24^th and 25^th, and we are just so excited as it gets closer.  The speaker is Pastor Colleen Fitch and she has a wonderful message to share with us about The Three Hearts.   So come and join us…open your heart to the Lord, have some fun and relax while enjoying a spiritual uplift. For our young mothers we have a day-tripper planned which is only for Saturday and the cost is $20.00.  The Friday night and Saturday stay is $75.00 and if you want to stay an extra night which is not part of the retreat, but just to relax and enjoy the inspiration shared and the quiet and quaintness of Ocean Grove, it is $125.00.  So come join us and enlighten your heart for the weekend.  For more details, please contact Linda Fuscia at 856-629-3379.

  Variety Breakfast

Variety Breakfast will be back in October, Thanks to all the dedicated people on the team!

So many thanks go out to the Variety Breakfast Team for such a wonderful year of making and serving that #1 breakfast, and the Lord!  Everyone that participates is so awesome, and it couldn’t be done without all of their help.  For all those that have helped in any way with this wonderful outreach and fund raiser, we thank you for your help and dedication.  We also want to thank all our “eating” supporters who came out to enjoy that great breakfast.  See you October 2^nd!

 On-going Mission Fundraisers:

• WaWa Hoagie tickets are being sold for $4.00 to raise money for missions (most WaWa's will accept them for $4 off any deli sandwich). 

• Shop Rite and Acme gift cards are available, cash and carry, see Shirley or Dawn Jennings.

 Kentucky Mission Team 

Karen Johnson is taking applications for the 2010 Kentucky Mission Team.  The trip is scheduled for Saturday, the 14^th of August through Sunday, the 22^nd of August.  If you are interested, please contact Karen at karenj@crosskeyschurch.org.

On-going Mission Needs:

We are collecting cans of tuna for the Camden Neighborhood Center and hand towels for the health kits going to UMCOR (with a 20% off coupon you can get 7 hand towels for $8 at Bed, Bath & Beyond).

 Cross Keys Coffee Mugs

You can now purchase your very own Cross Keys coffee mugs.  They are being sold for $4 each and are being coordinated through the Evangelism Committee.  If you would like to purchase any of these mugs…for yourself or your friends or family, you may contact Kurt Lindsley at kurt.lindsley@gmail.com or (856) 728-9765.

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