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			<title>Crossroads-July 2026</title>
						<description><![CDATA[A Message of Grace and GrowthDear Woodland Park Family,As we step into the warmth of this new season, I am filled with immense gratitude for the ways God is moving in our congregation. Over the past 8 weeks, we have witnessed lives transformed, deep relationships built, reconciliation, and our community being served in beautiful ways.Over the next three months, our spiritual focus as a church will...]]></description>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="15" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://assets2.snappages.site/global/assets/images/tmp17.jpg);" ><img src="https://assets2.snappages.site/global/assets/images/tmp17.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="1" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h1'  data-color="@color1"><h1  style='color:@color1;'>Crossroads: July 2026 Newsletter</h1></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="2" style="text-align:center;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 >Pastor's Message</h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="3" style="text-align:left;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>A Message of Grace and Growth</b><br>Dear Woodland Park Family,<br><br>As we step into the warmth of this new season, I am filled with immense gratitude for the ways God is moving in our congregation. Over the past 8 weeks, we have witnessed lives transformed, deep relationships built, reconciliation, and our community being served in beautiful ways.<br><br>Over the next three months, our spiritual focus as a church will be a deep dive into the books of 1 Peter and Philippians.<br><br>In 1 Peter, we will explore what it means to live as "strangers and exiles" in this world, learning how to anchor our hope in Christ and stand firm when life gets difficult. Then, we will journey through Philippians, where the Apostle Paul reminds us of the secrets to true, unshakeable joy—no matter our circumstances.<br><br>I want to personally invite you to lean into our community life this quarter. Let’s commit to reading, studying, and living out these powerful letters together.<br><br>Grace and peace,<br><br>Pastor Kevin</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="4" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Key Ministry Updates</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-accordion-block " data-type="accordion" data-id="5" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-accordion-holder"  data-style="boxes" data-icon="plus" data-position="right" data-expand="toggle"><div class="sp-accordion-item"><div class="sp-accordion-item-content"><div class="sp-accordion-item-title">Kids Ministry</div><div class="sp-accordion-item-description">Currently, we are in the process of looking for a Children's Director. We want to thank Mrs. Jennifer for everything she has done in the interim.&nbsp;</div></div></div><div class="sp-accordion-item"><div class="sp-accordion-item-content"><div class="sp-accordion-item-title">Youth Mininstry</div><div class="sp-accordion-item-description">Youth are meeting Sundays and each Sunday is a different theme!&nbsp;</div></div></div><div class="sp-accordion-item"><div class="sp-accordion-item-content"><div class="sp-accordion-item-title">College &amp; Young Adults</div><div class="sp-accordion-item-description">This is where the description goes.</div></div></div><div class="sp-accordion-item"><div class="sp-accordion-item-content"><div class="sp-accordion-item-title">Adults</div><div class="sp-accordion-item-description">This is where the description goes.</div></div></div><div class="sp-accordion-item"><div class="sp-accordion-item-content"><div class="sp-accordion-item-title">Missions</div><div class="sp-accordion-item-description">This is where the description goes.</div></div></div><div class="sp-accordion-item"><div class="sp-accordion-item-content"><div class="sp-accordion-item-title">Personnel</div><div class="sp-accordion-item-description">This is where the description goes.</div></div></div><div class="sp-accordion-item"><div class="sp-accordion-item-content"><div class="sp-accordion-item-title">Properties</div><div class="sp-accordion-item-description">This is where the description goes.</div></div></div><div class="sp-accordion-item"><div class="sp-accordion-item-content"><div class="sp-accordion-item-title">Deacons</div><div class="sp-accordion-item-description">This is where the description goes.</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Community Corner &amp; Celebrations</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="7" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Mark Your Calendars</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-calendar-block " data-type="calendar" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-calendar-holder"  data-count="1"><div class="sp-calendar"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Volunteer &amp; Service Opportunities</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="10" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">We are always looking for hands to help serve our congregation and community. Consider getting involved in one of these vital areas this quarter:</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-subsplash_form-block " data-type="subsplash_form" data-id="11" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-form-holder"  data-source="abaeb667-386d-4006-b74c-f97f1b493c93" data-title="Volunteer Signup" data-sent="Thank you for your submission" data-format="default" data-redirect="" data-height-observer="true"><form class="sp-subsplash-form"><section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-id="f79f31ef-463f-4431-be2b-afd065b63f22" data-index="15" data-scheme="0" data-title=""><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-form_radio-block " data-type="form_radio" data-id="29ef77d0-39ae-4c85-93d0-6647c59c01f9" data-key="29ef77d0-39ae-4c85-93d0-6647c59c01f9" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-fieldset " data-type="radio"  data-required="false"><div class="sp-field-col" >
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                <label class="sp-field-label">Are you a member of this church?</label><br><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="radio_6a68f43f9d4346.96730976" type="radio" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="960" value="Yes"/> <label>Yes</label></div><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="radio_6a68f43f9d4346.96730976" type="radio" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="108" value="No"/> <label>No</label></div><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="radio_6a68f43f9d4346.96730976" type="radio" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="5" value="In Process"/> <label>In Process</label></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-form_checkbox-block " data-type="form_checkbox" data-id="e7874901-527a-4a03-8549-902eefc581a2" data-key="e7874901-527a-4a03-8549-902eefc581a2" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-fieldset " data-type="checkbox"  data-required="false"><div class="sp-field-col" >
                <label class="sp-field-label">Which serving opportunities are you interested in?</label><br><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="checkbox_6a68f43f9d4471.45203342" type="checkbox" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="590" value="Preschool Ministry"/> <label>Preschool Ministry</label></div><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="checkbox_6a68f43f9d44a8.54351211" type="checkbox" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="658" value="Kids Ministry"/> <label>Kids Ministry</label></div><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="checkbox_6a68f43f9d44d1.93452809" type="checkbox" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="16" value="Students Ministry"/> <label>Students Ministry</label></div><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="checkbox_6a68f43f9d44f8.43215517" type="checkbox" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="409" value="Women's Ministry"/> <label>Women's Ministry</label></div><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="checkbox_6a68f43f9d4522.65391588" type="checkbox" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="874126" value="Men's Ministry"/> <label>Men's Ministry</label></div><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="checkbox_6a68f43f9d4549.81109255" type="checkbox" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="827" value="Welcome Team"/> <label>Welcome Team</label></div><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="checkbox_6a68f43f9d4561.04170149" type="checkbox" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="20" value="Music Team"/> <label>Music Team</label></div><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="checkbox_6a68f43f9d4597.74454564" type="checkbox" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="864" value="Office"/> <label>Office</label></div><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="checkbox_6a68f43f9d45b9.27331316" type="checkbox" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="944" value="Media Team"/> <label>Media Team</label></div><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="checkbox_6a68f43f9d45e5.59742022" type="checkbox" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="296" value="SAFE Team (Safety)"/> <label>SAFE Team (Safety)</label></div><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="checkbox_6a68f43f9d4602.70628016" type="checkbox" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="717592" value="Missions"/> <label>Missions</label></div><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="checkbox_6a68f43f9d4628.52976127" type="checkbox" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="453714" value="Discipleship"/> <label>Discipleship</label></div><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="checkbox_6a68f43f9d4648.54542927" type="checkbox" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="274220" value="Outreach/Evangelism"/> <label>Outreach/Evangelism</label></div><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="checkbox_6a68f43f9d4673.03305255" type="checkbox" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="193" value="Events"/> <label>Events</label></div><div style='display: flex; align-items: center;'><input name="checkbox_6a68f43f9d4692.72219379" type="checkbox" class="sp-field-radio" data-id="912" value="Other"/> <label>Other</label></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-form_name-block " data-type="form_name" data-id="cdcf5652-773b-4001-9611-1964daf7c26a" data-key="cdcf5652-773b-4001-9611-1964daf7c26a" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-fieldset sp-profile-field required" data-type="name"  data-required="true"><div class="sp-field-col" data-id="cdcf5652-773b-4001-9611-1964daf7c26a" >
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        <div class="button-holder" style="display:none;"><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button sp-back-button fill" href="" target="" data-label="Back"><span style="font-weight:900;">&lt;</span>&nbsp; Back</a></div>
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