Billy Grammer just concluded his July class last night ... what a treat. Thank goodness we braved the "You're taking a Marriage Class ~ are you guys having trouble?" comments from friends to attend this seminar. It was very, very good.
There's no way to expand on the details since to do so would require A LOT of explanation, and I could never do it justice. Suffice it to say, I hope MANY more will brave the 'high brow' from friends and family to hear this guy's Christian perspective on marriage. Who of us attending will ever forget the wonderfully visual "vibrating hula-hoop" as we pass the days between our anniversaries?
His perspective was so fresh and unique, and Biblically based, that what he said during the sessions made tons of sense. And it was so funny to watch couples looking at each other with the "Oh yes, he's talking about YOU!" gaze. I know during the time my husband could attend, we did! Ha! This class should be mandatory for couples planning to marry. I know I used the "should" word, but really! It should!
Thank you Steve and Sammy and whomever else brought Billy our way. Another "Score!" (as my brother n' law would say) during this wonderful summer at CBC!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Highland Village Balloon Festival
The Highland Village Balloon Festival is coming up August 14-16. Link to the event here. It's a fun event and great to take the kids to.
The CBC Families group is planning on going together, and we're taking a poll to determine a time. If you think you might be interested, head over here to read more about CBC Families and to join the Yahoo Group to receive announcements about upcoming events. Right now, most of us in CBC Families are families with preschoolers, but all families are invited to join.
While you are there, take the survey about what activities you'd like to engage in, such as a Sunday School class, weeknight class, or Home Group.
The CBC Families group is planning on going together, and we're taking a poll to determine a time. If you think you might be interested, head over here to read more about CBC Families and to join the Yahoo Group to receive announcements about upcoming events. Right now, most of us in CBC Families are families with preschoolers, but all families are invited to join.
While you are there, take the survey about what activities you'd like to engage in, such as a Sunday School class, weeknight class, or Home Group.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Teen MOPS
Clothing Donations Needed:
We are seeking new and used baby items and maternity clothes for our brand-new Teen MOPS ministry, which serves teenage mothers of preschoolers.
Time Donation Needed:
If you have a heart for teen-aged mothers and would like to partake in this ministry, go here to contact the director, Dawn Paradise.
We are seeking new and used baby items and maternity clothes for our brand-new Teen MOPS ministry, which serves teenage mothers of preschoolers.
Time Donation Needed:
If you have a heart for teen-aged mothers and would like to partake in this ministry, go here to contact the director, Dawn Paradise.
Haiti Mission Recap
Check out Carol's recap over at the CBC Community blog. Here's an excerpt:
"The highlight of our trip was the group wedding ceremony. We were planning to marry 9 couples. We found out when we arrived that there were 14 couples! Fortunately, we found dresses for all of the brides. It was wonderful to sit back and observe as they performed the wedding ceremony. The team is usually in the spotlight, so being on the sidelines was a real treat!"
"The highlight of our trip was the group wedding ceremony. We were planning to marry 9 couples. We found out when we arrived that there were 14 couples! Fortunately, we found dresses for all of the brides. It was wonderful to sit back and observe as they performed the wedding ceremony. The team is usually in the spotlight, so being on the sidelines was a real treat!"
Saturday, July 25, 2009
CBC Dads' First Adventure
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The CBC Dads went to Bass Pro to fish with "Aunt Mikki" this morning. We had four dads and eight kids. The kids turned out to be quite the fishermen.
CBC Dads is a brand new group at CBC. Most of us has preschool-aged kids, but every dad is invited. We get together with our kids for fun--usually something the CBC Mommies wouldn't dream of (like bait a hook with a live worm). Check out CBC Dads, part of the CBC Families Ministry here.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
High School/College Leaders Needed
CBC Student Ministry needs servants to assist in the following areas: Need assistant leaders for the sophomore guys Wednesday night study, the junior/senior guys Wednesday night study, assistant leaders (preferably a married couple) for the 10:45AM college ministry Sunday School class, and assistant leaders (again, a married couple preferred) for the college Wednesday night in-home study. If you can help, or know of someone you think might be interested, please contact Brent (at) crossroadsbible (dot) org.
Music Camp Revealed
Spread the Word CBC was able to sneak a peak at the Music Camp's latest production without being noticed. Check out pics I was able to smuggle out of the building:
If you'd like to attend the production, it will be at CBC tomorrow night (July 24) at 7 PM. Come early to get a seat. All are invited. Bring your friends!Wednesday, July 22, 2009
G Team Event Sunday, August 2
Our next golf outing will be Sunday, August 2, starting at 2:06 pm at Bridlewood golf course. Cost will be $45.
Please reserve your spot with Sam Russell at sam.russell@tx.rr.com or by phone at 972-742-0326. Any questions contact Bud Baker.
G Team is open to all golfers, friends, and family.
Please reserve your spot with Sam Russell at sam.russell@tx.rr.com or by phone at 972-742-0326. Any questions contact Bud Baker.
G Team is open to all golfers, friends, and family.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Rhett Butler concert
Almost all the seats were filled for the concert. Rhett and Billy showed amazing skill on the guitar. Billy, Rhett's inspiration, talked about how he had to learn how to play the guitar left-handed after playing with his right for so many years.
The night ended with several standing ovations and lots of admiration for the artwork in the lobby.
Hopefully, we'll see a lot more events like this one. If you have pics from this one, please send some to me for the website, or post them to the CBC FLICKR page.
The night ended with several standing ovations and lots of admiration for the artwork in the lobby.
Hopefully, we'll see a lot more events like this one. If you have pics from this one, please send some to me for the website, or post them to the CBC FLICKR page.
July 19th evening concert at CBC/art show
Is this summer buzzing or is it just the 7,569 cicadas in our backyard? Their song reminds me of every single summer I've known as a Texas native. How 'bout that "cool front" that moved through today between 2pm and 4pm this afternoon? Nice, eh? Sixty seven drops of rain fell in various areas of our yard; it almost sounded like the much anticipated "ping" of precipitation. "Noah", melodic voice of the national weather service, predicted cooler temperatures. But it's actually been MUCH warmer than he droned it would be.
Hot actually... and in case you had the misfortune of missing Rhett Butler and BillyMcLaughlin, make no mistake: it was sizzlin' by 6:45pm tonight. Cool without the front. Buzzin' without the bugs. If I could enlarge this font to 36, I would because tonight at our Double Oak, Texas church two UBER talented men took to the stage and absolutely mesmerized the no-seat-left audience. DANG y'all, I'm not kidding here!
We are told in scripture that we've been made in God's image, and it's clear He's given a special few soaring talent to make music that is awe-inspiring! If the music that our crowded auditorium of slack-jawed, thunderstruck audience heard was [even remotely] any indication of what awaits us in heaven; I just gotta believe God will be passing out extra auditory equipment in order for us to take it all in ~ I mean, really!
Another 36-size font THANK YOU has to go to our worship leader, Sammy Davenport. We're so lucky to have him. He's already organized quite a parade of talent for us at CBC in the short time he's been with us, and I urge you to hug his neck and thank him for the behind the scenes work that materializes like magic so a concert such as the one tonight can thrill us to the marrow.
I love our church... because after hearing the music, bells from a single guitar (!) still ringing in our ears, we could take a delightful stroll through the shared talent of our members' passionate past times. Pretty amazing work ~ so fun to recognize a name and learn there is a skill not previously known about someone. John Newton deserves the tall font here as he organized all the pieces, large and small, flat and 3-D. THANK YOU, JOHN!
A lead pastor usually sets the tone for the flock; it's his vision that often strongly molds the ways a church body will worship the LORD. Kudos to Steve and his proclivity to step out of the box and urge CBC members to glorify God with their freely given talents! Y'all this is SO COOL! Do you tell him THANK YOU often enough for these efforts? Do it; in big, bold font!
Thank You, Jesus, for all the parts of CBC's body and for the flair and genius in the gifts You bestowed on some of our very own. What a privilege to be a part of this whole! Did I mention that I love our church?
Hot actually... and in case you had the misfortune of missing Rhett Butler and BillyMcLaughlin, make no mistake: it was sizzlin' by 6:45pm tonight. Cool without the front. Buzzin' without the bugs. If I could enlarge this font to 36, I would because tonight at our Double Oak, Texas church two UBER talented men took to the stage and absolutely mesmerized the no-seat-left audience. DANG y'all, I'm not kidding here!
We are told in scripture that we've been made in God's image, and it's clear He's given a special few soaring talent to make music that is awe-inspiring! If the music that our crowded auditorium of slack-jawed, thunderstruck audience heard was [even remotely] any indication of what awaits us in heaven; I just gotta believe God will be passing out extra auditory equipment in order for us to take it all in ~ I mean, really!
Another 36-size font THANK YOU has to go to our worship leader, Sammy Davenport. We're so lucky to have him. He's already organized quite a parade of talent for us at CBC in the short time he's been with us, and I urge you to hug his neck and thank him for the behind the scenes work that materializes like magic so a concert such as the one tonight can thrill us to the marrow.
I love our church... because after hearing the music, bells from a single guitar (!) still ringing in our ears, we could take a delightful stroll through the shared talent of our members' passionate past times. Pretty amazing work ~ so fun to recognize a name and learn there is a skill not previously known about someone. John Newton deserves the tall font here as he organized all the pieces, large and small, flat and 3-D. THANK YOU, JOHN!
A lead pastor usually sets the tone for the flock; it's his vision that often strongly molds the ways a church body will worship the LORD. Kudos to Steve and his proclivity to step out of the box and urge CBC members to glorify God with their freely given talents! Y'all this is SO COOL! Do you tell him THANK YOU often enough for these efforts? Do it; in big, bold font!
Thank You, Jesus, for all the parts of CBC's body and for the flair and genius in the gifts You bestowed on some of our very own. What a privilege to be a part of this whole! Did I mention that I love our church?
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Rhett Butler Concert
The concert is quickly approaching. It's July 19 at 6:30 PM. Acclaimed Dallas guitarist Rhett Butler teams up with fellow acoustic guitarist Billy McLaughlin. You can see them at McDavid Studio on the 17th for $25, or at CBC for free! Visit his website here. You don't need to RSVP for yourself, but go here to reserve childcare for children kindergarten-age and younger.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Dixon Lane update
Due to the need to acquire additional easements, completion of the project has moved to some time in September.
Follow-up to the Mississippi Mission Trip
Head over to the CBC Community blog to read a recap of the High School Mississippi Mission Trip by Pastor Brent McKinney. Here's a sample:
We got into a new routine.
We learned new roles with new expectations.
We figured out new ins and new outs on a different mission trip.
And we had to have help because nothing was easy.
We got into a new routine.
We learned new roles with new expectations.
We figured out new ins and new outs on a different mission trip.
And we had to have help because nothing was easy.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Tickets to Women of Faith
Dear Ladies,
Crossroads Women's Ministry has obtained a block of 25 tickets to the sold-out Women of Faith Conference in Dallas on August 21-22 at the American Airlines Center.
The theme is "A Grand New Day" (www.womenoffaith.com) and features speakers Sandi Patty, Stephen Arterburn, Marilyn Meberg, Patsy Clairmont, Luci Swindoll, Sheila Walsh and Lisa Whelchel. The $94 ticket includes premium seating, Friday session beginning at 9 am, box lunch and evening session.
Saturday morning conference begins at 9 am and concludes at 4 pm. A box lunch is included on Saturday, also. The only additional cost will be your dinner during the 2-hour break before the Friday evening concert by Steven Curtis Chapman.
We will sell the tickets on a first-come-first-serve basis at a table in the lobby of the church on Sunday morning, July 12, between services from 10:15 to 10:45 am. Payment must be made in full on the 12th with cash or check (made out to Phyllis Neal). A receipt will be given to you so that you can pick up tickets at the church in early August. Grab them while you can!!
For any questions, please contact Cara Cross at 972-523-0795
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tonight's Menu
On the menu tonight is ham, potato salad, beans, rolls, and dessert. Dinner starts at 6. See you there!
Monday, July 6, 2009
2nd Annual CBC Art Show
The Art Show will run July 19 and 26 during the services and the concert. Want to display your work? Email John Newton by clicking on his name here.
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