Friday, January 30, 2009
Winter Bible Conference Tomorrow, Jan. 31
The Winter Bible Conference is nearly here!
It's at CBC and starts at 9 Am and goes until 1 PM. Ron Ritchie will be speaking about Adventurous Living in the Age of the Spirit.
If you are still on the fence about attending, remember that Pastor Steve said Ron is the man he most wanted to speak at Crossroads.
On another note, if you want to read more on David, check out John Newton's latest blog entry. John is the CBC Communications Coordinator.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
CBC Mommies
The CBC Mommies will still have their kick-off meeting tomorrow at Unity Park in Highland Village (on Briarhill Blvd off 407), but the time will be compressed to 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM since it will be a little chilly. If you haven't yet, sign up for the Yahoo! Group. Click here for more information about CBC Mommies.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Miscellaneous Notes
You might have noticed that it's a bit icy out there. Therefore, there will be no activities held at church today, again.
Don't forget the Winter Bible Conference this Saturday from 9 to 1. You can read more about it here. No RSVP required, except for childcare, which you can do here.
CBC Mommies are supposed to meet Friday at 10 AM, but I'm guessing they will move to an indoor location. Sign up here for the Yahoo! Group to get in on the conversation and to get updates.
You might notice that there are a lot of forms online that let you get in touch with leaders of various groups. I'm still adding more contact forms. If your group has a Yahoo! Group, MySpace Page, Facebook Page, or some other online gathering place, let me know so I can link to it. If your group is doing something really fun or charitable, let me know so I can tell everyone about it.
Don't forget the Winter Bible Conference this Saturday from 9 to 1. You can read more about it here. No RSVP required, except for childcare, which you can do here.
CBC Mommies are supposed to meet Friday at 10 AM, but I'm guessing they will move to an indoor location. Sign up here for the Yahoo! Group to get in on the conversation and to get updates.
You might notice that there are a lot of forms online that let you get in touch with leaders of various groups. I'm still adding more contact forms. If your group has a Yahoo! Group, MySpace Page, Facebook Page, or some other online gathering place, let me know so I can link to it. If your group is doing something really fun or charitable, let me know so I can tell everyone about it.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Winter Bible Conference
Free at Last!: the Adventure of Living by the Power of God's Holy Spirit
Saturday, January 31, from 9 to 1
Speaker: Ron Ritchie
No RSVP for attendance required (just for childcare). No fee to attend.
Information about Ron Ritchie is here. There's also a link to online childcare RSVP.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
McFadden Ranch Volunteer Training
McFadden Ranch, a local boys' correctional facility that CBC supports, is in need of volunteers.
There will be volunteer training at the church Saturday January 24 (that's two days from now!) at 9:30 AM in Room 202. Everyone is invited to come, whether you would like a little role or a big one.
If McFadden Ranch isn't right for you, but you are thinking that you would like to volunteer for something, head over to the Outreach section of the CBC website (crossroadsbible.org) for opportunities in the community, at church, or by way of various donations.
There will be volunteer training at the church Saturday January 24 (that's two days from now!) at 9:30 AM in Room 202. Everyone is invited to come, whether you would like a little role or a big one.
If McFadden Ranch isn't right for you, but you are thinking that you would like to volunteer for something, head over to the Outreach section of the CBC website (crossroadsbible.org) for opportunities in the community, at church, or by way of various donations.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Delay Break Cookie Ministry
If you signed up for the Cookie Ministry, you can confirm the date here. You can also go there to email Chris to sign up.
The Delay Break Cookie Ministry is an awesome outreach that serves Delay Middle School children by providing tasty homemade cookies for their after-school program. These children meet at Lewisville Bible Church on Thursday afternoons after school to do Bible lessons and homework while eating as many cookies as possible that we provide.
The Delay Break Cookie Ministry is an awesome outreach that serves Delay Middle School children by providing tasty homemade cookies for their after-school program. These children meet at Lewisville Bible Church on Thursday afternoons after school to do Bible lessons and homework while eating as many cookies as possible that we provide.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Volunteers needed for Children's Sunday School
We are currently seeking volunteers for:
- 9 o'clock Drama Workshop Leader
- 10:45 5th-grade-girls' class assistant
- 10:45 Cooking Workshop Leader
The Sunday School ministry for grades 1 through 5 isn't like the Sunday School you and I went through. It starts out with kids' worship, then the students break up into small groups where they attend workshops that help them explore the bible through active participation. Afterwards, their small group spend time contemplating the day's lesson.
Spread the Word CBC has had the pleasure of serving in the Drama Workshop the last two weeks where the kids have been putting on a production of Jesus healing a blind man wherein the healed man shares his news and a pharisee comes to believe in Jesus. Each kid gets a part in the production and gets to wear a costume, then we film the show. They get to watch their performance when it's over. It's been really fun.
Children's Sunday School is a great experience for both the students and the volunteers. They way it's set up now, you can volunteer for a stint as short as one month. Contact Melissa Rowe to volunteer.
If you are looking for another way to volunteer, check out the opportunities on the Outreach Section of the CBC website (crossroadsbible.org)
- 9 o'clock Drama Workshop Leader
- 10:45 5th-grade-girls' class assistant
- 10:45 Cooking Workshop Leader
The Sunday School ministry for grades 1 through 5 isn't like the Sunday School you and I went through. It starts out with kids' worship, then the students break up into small groups where they attend workshops that help them explore the bible through active participation. Afterwards, their small group spend time contemplating the day's lesson.
Spread the Word CBC has had the pleasure of serving in the Drama Workshop the last two weeks where the kids have been putting on a production of Jesus healing a blind man wherein the healed man shares his news and a pharisee comes to believe in Jesus. Each kid gets a part in the production and gets to wear a costume, then we film the show. They get to watch their performance when it's over. It's been really fun.
Children's Sunday School is a great experience for both the students and the volunteers. They way it's set up now, you can volunteer for a stint as short as one month. Contact Melissa Rowe to volunteer.
If you are looking for another way to volunteer, check out the opportunities on the Outreach Section of the CBC website (crossroadsbible.org)
Friday, January 16, 2009
Prayer Time starts Tuesday, January 20 at 7 PM
A mesage about Prayer Time from Cheri Hudspith:
A group of women gathered this past November and Jill Briscoe’s question, “Are you a praying church?” came up. During the conversation we decided to read “Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire” by Jim Cymbala. Via email we talked about things we did not agree with in the book and about the encouragements we received from the book. This email conversation led to conversations about the desire to have an evening prayer time at the church.
So starting Tuesday night, January 20th at 7 in the Prayer Room there will be a prayer time for both men and women to come together to pray. As people are drawn to the prayer time we will trust the Lord to direct our focus. Initially we want to spend time thanking the Lord for the work He is doing through people at CBC and to ask the Lord for whatever is on our hearts to pray for.
If you desire to pray with other believers or discover more about prayer in community, then please ask the Lord whether or not He’d like for you to join us.
A group of women gathered this past November and Jill Briscoe’s question, “Are you a praying church?” came up. During the conversation we decided to read “Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire” by Jim Cymbala. Via email we talked about things we did not agree with in the book and about the encouragements we received from the book. This email conversation led to conversations about the desire to have an evening prayer time at the church.
So starting Tuesday night, January 20th at 7 in the Prayer Room there will be a prayer time for both men and women to come together to pray. As people are drawn to the prayer time we will trust the Lord to direct our focus. Initially we want to spend time thanking the Lord for the work He is doing through people at CBC and to ask the Lord for whatever is on our hearts to pray for.
If you desire to pray with other believers or discover more about prayer in community, then please ask the Lord whether or not He’d like for you to join us.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Missions Meal on Sunday
To raise money for CBC missions, there will be available meals for purchase in the CBC Cafe. Sunday's main course will be Spicy Minestrone Soup, with corn dogs for the kids. Enjoy the meal at church, or take it home with you.
Meals will be available after the 1st and 2nd services. The suggested donation is $7/adult and $4/child.
Meals will be available after the 1st and 2nd services. The suggested donation is $7/adult and $4/child.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
CBC Mommies
CBC Mommies is a community of mommies of children aged newborn through elementary school and mommies-to-be.
Sign up for the Yahoo! Group via the Women's Ministry section so you can start talking to other Mommies.
Attend the get-together at Unity Park (Kids' Kastle) to meet other Mommies and sign up for a playgroup.
Sign up for the Yahoo! Group via the Women's Ministry section so you can start talking to other Mommies.
Attend the get-together at Unity Park (Kids' Kastle) to meet other Mommies and sign up for a playgroup.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Half-Time Set-Up Volunteer Needed
If you like flexible hours and behind-the-scene tasks, we need someone to help prepare for Half-Time on Wednesdays by spending one to two hours at CBC during the day to get things ready. Go to the CBC Volunteers link under the Outreach section to sign up.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Re: Re: 2009 Winter/Spring Course Catalogue is Out
Remember that Sunday is the deadline for registration, but you don't have to pay the fee until class starts!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Life of David series starts Sunday
Crossroads is offering optional study guides for $3 each if you are interested in extra material to go along with the series. They might be a great resource for your small group or personal study. You can pick one up (or a dozen, if you like--might make a great gift) at the Ministry Center (under the stairs).
BTW, starting next week, we'll post the Grapevine online on Mondays in case you ever need to look back at something or missed the service. They will be posted under Contact CBC in the Publications section. I'll also put a link to them on the sermons section.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Career Transition Workshop
The first Career Transition Workshop of the year is already full and there's a substantial waiting list.
That's so awesome that we have this ministry that's providing such a great service!
That's so awesome that we have this ministry that's providing such a great service!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Tommy Nelson on Depression
The CareNet Board will have Pastor Tommy Nelson from Denton Bible Church here to share his story and struggles with depression and to offer advice in helping others with this often debilitating condition.
January 13, 2009, at 7 PM at CBC.
January 13, 2009, at 7 PM at CBC.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Sunday School Assistants Needed
We are currently seeking assistants for our 9 o'clock 3-year-old class and our 10:45 5th-grade-girls' class. Come serve alongside an experienced teacher while making an impact on the lives of children!
Interested? Contact Melissa Rowe (972-355-3343 or via email).
Interested? Contact Melissa Rowe (972-355-3343 or via email).
Monday, January 5, 2009
Volunteers sought for the Career Transition Workshop
Pastor Bill needs volunteers to handle these tasks for the Workshop:
-Room set-up
-Making coffee and putting out snacks.
-Shopping for supplies
-Making and serving lunch for the attendees (we do Sam’s lasagna, bread, and salad)
-Cleaning up after the workshop
The spring schedule is as follows:
Saturday, January 10
Saturday, February 14
Saturday, March 14
Saturday, April 18
Please email Bill if you can help. Thanks!
-Room set-up
-Making coffee and putting out snacks.
-Shopping for supplies
-Making and serving lunch for the attendees (we do Sam’s lasagna, bread, and salad)
-Cleaning up after the workshop
The spring schedule is as follows:
Saturday, January 10
Saturday, February 14
Saturday, March 14
Saturday, April 18
Please email Bill if you can help. Thanks!
Winter Coat Donations needed
The Advocacy & Pregnancy Center needs coat donations (sizes 0 to 2T). Please drop off any donations at the Ministry Center (under the stairs).
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
How can you spread the word?
Easy!
Click here to submit the activity you want to publicize and I'll help you do it!
Crossroads now has an expanded repertoire of communication outlets. In addition to this blog, the new website, the Grapevine, and other in-house advertising, Crossroads has a weekly email newsletters, the CBC Calendar, a Facebook page, and will have even more coming soon.
Click here to submit the activity you want to publicize and I'll help you do it!
Crossroads now has an expanded repertoire of communication outlets. In addition to this blog, the new website, the Grapevine, and other in-house advertising, Crossroads has a weekly email newsletters, the CBC Calendar, a Facebook page, and will have even more coming soon.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Re: Happy New Year!
It's here!
Having little kids, the spouse and I went to bed around 11. We were asleep when we heard a startling noise just after midnight.
The wife jumped up in a daze.
I told her not to worry--it's just the phone. And we lied back down.
It took me a second to realize what I had just said--the phone! I got up an answer it.
STW's mother-in-law is now on our "list" for calling after 10:30 PM.
Anyway,
Head over here to read Pastor Mike's thoughts on 2008 and here to read his 2009 Wish List.
Pastor Brent's looking for resolution suggestions over here.
If you haven't seen the new Crossroads website, you might be in for a shock.
If you aren't getting weekly email newsletters from CBC, sign up.
Having little kids, the spouse and I went to bed around 11. We were asleep when we heard a startling noise just after midnight.
The wife jumped up in a daze.
I told her not to worry--it's just the phone. And we lied back down.
It took me a second to realize what I had just said--the phone! I got up an answer it.
STW's mother-in-law is now on our "list" for calling after 10:30 PM.
Anyway,
Head over here to read Pastor Mike's thoughts on 2008 and here to read his 2009 Wish List.
Pastor Brent's looking for resolution suggestions over here.
If you haven't seen the new Crossroads website, you might be in for a shock.
If you aren't getting weekly email newsletters from CBC, sign up.
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