1. Parent's Night Out: Camp Fundraiser! Drop the kids off and have an evening to celebrate Valentine’s Day! On Feb. 14, from 6:15pm-9pm in our children’s area, CTL will offer a ‘Parent’s Night Out’ event where CTL's High School Youth Group students will watch kids (infant-5th grade) for a free will donation as a summer camp fundraiser so parents can celebrate Valentine's Day. (Children’s Director Katie Poethig will be there to supervise as well!) There is not a set amount, but if you feel called and are able to give, it’s for such a great ministry opportunity! Parents are asked to RSVP ahead of time by emailing crossthelinekatie@gmail.com with your name(s) and the name of your child(ren)! We can’t wait - spread the word!
2. CIY 'SuperStart!' W/ CTL! Do you have a 5th or 6th grader? It's that time of year again! Send them to CIY 'SuperStart!' in Omaha with Cross the Line Church! This camp is a high-energy, super-fun weekend on Feb. 28th and March 1 intentionally crafted just for 5th and 6th graders to help them grow their faith and ministry in early middle school! They will hear the Gospel, learn Biblical truths, and gain an understanding of being called to a life of Kingdom work! The event is put on by CIY (Christ in Youth) and is hosted at Stonebridge Christian Church. Students and sponsors will NOT stay the night in Omaha. Instead, we will meet at CTL and transport from there. We will leave Friday, Feb. 28, at 5pm and return approximately between 10pm-11pm (we will text parents when we leave). We will then leave Saturday, March 1st, at 7am and return approximately between 1pm-2pm. Cost for the event is $64, plus we ask that students are sent money for lunch on Saturday (approximately $10-$15). If your student wants to buy any merch (not required), please provide for that as well (t-shirts are usually around $20, but there are a lot of smaller / cheaper items as well!) SPOTS ARE LIMITED, so please register as soon as you can! To register your child(ren), or if you have any questions, please email Children's Director Katie Poethig at crossthelinekatie@gmail.com Check out their website for more information and to see what it's all about: https://ciy.com/superstart
3. Spring Break! There will be no Wednesday night groups / Bible studies held in our building on Wednesday, March 12, for Spring Break. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Senior Pastor Austin Bazil at crossthelineaustin@gmail.com. **please check with your individual groups that meet the other days of the week to see if they will meet during Spring Break.
4. Worship Night! Join us for another 'Worship Night' here at CTL! On Sunday, March 16, we will host another 'Worship Night' starting at 5pm. This is a great opportunity to invite those in your life to a night of worship, scripture, prayer, and encouragement! Let's worship our Father in Heaven together as one body of believers! Childcare provided.
5. Women's Event! Come join us for another CTL Women's Event: 'Blessings - BEING a blessing, and RECEIVING a blessing as growing Christian women' on Saturday, April 5th, from 9am - Noon here at CTL! This FREE event is for ages 18 and above. Join us for: breakfast, worship, fellowship, prayer, and more! We can't wait to see you there - invite the women in your life!
6. Spring Cleaning Day! Come volunteer with us on Saturday, April 12, from 9am-12pm for our annual ‘Spring Cleaning Day!’ This will be a great opportunity to serve and help make our church building more presentable! We are looking for any servant-hearted volunteers who would be willing/able to help with either the interior and/or exterior of the building. If you are interested in helping with the interior cleaning of the building, please message church volunteer Joette Kapke at (402) 540-9451. If you are interested in helping with the exterior of the building (windows - inside and out, gutters, etc.) please message Building Coordinator Pat Borer at 402-937-5978. Thank you, everyone! We can’t wait to have a fresh, clean building for Spring and our Easter services!
7. Palm Sunday! Come join us to watch the CTL kids perform with the worship team for ‘Palm Sunday’ at both the 9am and 1030am services on Sunday, April 13, as we recall Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem before his arrest and Good Friday - marking the beginning of ‘Holy Week.’
8. Good Friday! CTL will have our annual ‘Good Friday Service' on Friday, April 18, at 7pm. Join us in worship as we remember the world-changing crucifixion and sacrifice of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ! Childcare provided.
9. Easter Sunday! Join us Easter Sunday to celebrate Jesus resurrecting from the dead and conquering death itself on Sunday, April 20, at both 9am and 1030am! Invite your friends and family! Childcare provided. “We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him.” - Romans 6:9 ESV
10. Child Dedications at CTL! On Sunday, May 11 - Mother's Day - Cross the Line Church will host another 'Child Dedication' ceremony at both the 9am and 10:30am services! This is for any parent(s) who have the desire to raise their children to be followers of Christ Jesus and for any children of any age who have not yet themselves decided to be baptized. On the day of, you and your child(ren) will be called to the stage after the first song sung by the worship team, and there will be a short responsive reading and prayer. Afterward, there will be a certificate with your child's name to be picked up on the back table in the gym. ***on the day of, it is advised to show up a few minutes early and have your kids that are being dedicated wait with you in the main church area (no need to send them to the children's area as the dedications will be right after the first song, which starts right at 9am or 1030am depending on the service you are attending)
To sign you and your child(ren) up, or if you have any questions, please email Administrative Assistant Maddy Beyer at crossthelinemaddy@gmail.com with:
1. The full spelling of the child(ren)'s name(s) who will be dedicated
2. The correct first and last spellings of any parents/guardians who will be standing up with the child(ren)
3. What service you will be planning on dedicating at: 9am or 10:30am
11. Car & Bike Show - Father's Day Weekend! Come join us on Saturday, June 14, from 10am-2pm in our parking lot for our first ever “Car & Bike Show!” There will be 4 prizes to cars for ‘People’s Choice,’ 2 prizes to motorcycles for ‘People’s Choice,’ food trucks, a mechanical bull, and our coffee shop will be open that includes a variety of hot, iced, or blended drinks, along with food options and an indoor and outdoor play area for kids! Please RSVP to Administrative Assistant Maddy Beyer at crossthelinemaddy@gmail.com with your name, type of vehicle(s), and number of vehicle(s). Check in will be from 8:30am-9:30am that morning.
12. CTL Middle School CIY: MIX! CTL is going to camp! We have only have limited spots reserved for middle school, so please don’t wait to sign up! At MIX, your students will experience high-energy worship, age-intentional Bible teaching, community with their friends and adult leaders, and a practical call to Kingdom Work - all centered around the fun and chaos that is junior high ministry! Email Children's Director Katie Poethig at crossthelinekatie@gmail.com if you are interested in sending your preteen / teen to this amazing week or if you have any questions! For more information, check out their website: https://ciy.com/mix
Middle School CIY: MIX
June 16 - June 19
Roach (Encounter Cove), Missouri
**for students 7th-9th grade as of Fall 2025.
Pricing: $500
How to Pay:
1. Venmo us at @crossthelinechurch (must include: student(s) name(s), Parent(s) Name(s), parent’s email, parent’s phone #, and if the student will attend MIX (middle school), or MOVE (high school).
2. Drop off cash / check to the giving boxes at church - must include: the bottom portion of the 'Christ in Youth' camp flyer filled out and included with the payment.
13. VBS: 'Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace! Join us this summer for our Vacation Bible School: 'Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace' at Cross the Line Church on Monday, June 23, through Thursday, June 26, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm! Kids 4 years old - completed 5th grade are welcome to join in the fun journey as we learn all about God's miracles and faithfulness that we find in the true story of Joseph! Just a note: we will have a water day on Wednesday, June 25. Kids do not need a swimming suit, but do need clothes and shoes that they can get wet. To register your child(ren), or if you have any questions, please reach out to Children’s Director Katie Poethig at crossthelinekatie@gmail.com. We can't wait for the best week of the summer!
14. Junior Jubilee at CTL! Sign up your students for our annual 'Junior Jubilee Christian Musical,' and/or come to support them in their performance! If you have a child who has completed 1st grade - 5th grade as of May 2025, they are invited to join our kids' musical camp, "Junior Jubilee!" We will meet July 7 - July 11 from 9am - Noon in our gym. Kids will learn a Christian musical, choreography, and scripture that they will perform on Friday, July 11, at 6:30pm and Sunday, July 13, at Noon. We will also have a fun schedule of snacks, games, and activities! Email Children's Director Katie Poethig to sign your students up, or if you have any questions, at crossthelinekatie@gmail.com. We are so excited for a super fun week!
15. CTL High School CIY: MOVE! CTL is going to camp! We have limited spots reserved for high school, so please don’t wait to sign up! MOVE is a 5-day summer event designed for high school students to know Jesus better, deepen their relationships, and to be sent out to do Kingdom Work! Email Children's Director Katie Poethig at crossthelinekatie@gmail.com if you are interested in sending your preteen / teen to this amazing week or if you have any questions! For more information, check out their website: https://ciy.com/move
High School CIY: MOVE
July 14 - July 18
Lawrence, Kansas
**for students 9th - graduated seniors as of Fall 2025.
Pricing: $500
How to Pay:
1. Venmo us at @crossthelinechurch (must include: student(s) name(s), Parent(s) Name(s), parent’s email, parent’s phone #, and if the student will attend MIX (middle school), or MOVE (high school).
2. Drop off cash / check to the giving boxes at church - must include: the bottom portion of the 'Christ in Youth' camp flyer filled out and included with the payment.
16. Back to School Splash! Calling all Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, their parents, and youth group volunteers: Saturday, Aug. 2nd, from 11am-4pm, CTL will have its annual ‘Back to School Splash’ at Branched Oak Lake - the South swimming area! There will be free food & fun - swimming, yard games, etc! **mention Cross the Line Youth Group Back to School Splash for a FREE day pass! Contact Youth Pastor Sidney Childers for more information at crossthelinesidney@gmail.com or 620-437-7507.
17. Tailgate! On Friday, Sept. 5, from 6:30pm-8pm, we will have our annual 'Tailgate Party!' There will be live music from our worship team, free food, free snacks and desserts, tons of bounces houses, and awesome fellowship! We can't wait to see you all! We encourage everyone to invite their friends, family, co-workers, neighbors - everyone is welcome to one of our biggest events of the year!