Christmas at Crossroads — When It’s Not What You Expected
Christmas at Crossroads
Real stories. Real people. A surprising God.
9:30 a.m.
Starting November 29 · Everyone is welcome!
10:30 a.m.
December 13 · Christmas party afterward
5:00 & 6:15 p.m.
December 24 · Candlelight celebration
The Christmas message series
When It’s Not What You Expected
The first Christmas didn’t look the way anyone expected. This season, discover the God who meets us right where we are — and is better than we imagined.
- Week 1
The Announcement
When the ordinary is interrupted
9:30 a.m.
- Week 2
The Unexpected Plan
When life takes a different turn
9:30 a.m.
- Week 3
The Unlikely Guests
When different people matter
10:30 a.m. · special time
- Week 4
The Surprising King
When God’s way is not our way
9:30 a.m.
- Christmas Eve
A Surprising God
When God is not what you expected, and is better than you imagined
5:00 & 6:15 p.m.
- Week 6
A Surprising Savior
When God’s answer is bigger than you expected
9:30 a.m.
Celebrate together
An Unexpectedly Amazing Christmas Party
Crossroads Christmas Party
Sunday, Dec 13 · Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Christmas Party immediately following the service
Join us for our Crossroads Christmas Party right after the service for food, games, cookies, football and lots of fun for the kids!
Want to Help?
December 24
Christmas EveCandlelightServices
- Intimate eveningA quiet, candlelit celebration
- Acoustic worshipFamiliar carols, simply sung
- Brief messageThe good news of Christmas
- Kids' Christmas storyStory time for the little ones
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11Come celebrate with us
Crossroads Church · Christmas Parade 2026
The Most
Unexpected Story
The story that began in Bethlehem is still bringing people together. Crossroads is joining Monticello’s Christmas parade to celebrate Jesus and share the joy of Christmas with our neighbors.
- When
- Parade at 12:00 p.m. · Volunteers arrive at 10:00 a.m.
- Where
- Monticello, Illinois
- Monticello Christmas Parade
- Crossroads point people
- Rex Parvin & Chelsea Fay
- Questions? Reach out to either of them
“God has come to us – his name is Jesus!”
Matthew 1:23
We’re inviting our neighbors to When It’s Not What You Expected and all the Christmas celebrations at Crossroads.
You’re invited
There’s a place for you here.
Bring your family. Invite a friend. Everyone is welcome at Christmas at Crossroads.
1602 N. 1125 E. Rd., Monticello, IL 61856