Christ's story...
Christmas Service
Choir Singing
Congregation Standing & Seated
Communion Savored
Crossroads' settling snowflakes...
Friday, December 25, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Follow-Up to Children's Ministry Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Two bounce houses made for a great time for the kids of volunteers. This was my first time to attend the dinner, having volunteered in the elementary kids' Sunday School all year.
Dinner was served by the staff and elders--quite a treat. At the the gift exchange, I managed to steal back a game system (what happened to the $5 limit?) for the great kid at the table next to mine who graciously helped my daughter brave the bounce houses.
It was fun meeting the other volunteers and spending time with my family at a place that cares for them so much. Thanks to the Children's Ministry volunteers who are the reason my kids can't wait to go to church up to four days a week. And thanks to the church for the recognition and the cool T-shirt.
Dinner was served by the staff and elders--quite a treat. At the the gift exchange, I managed to steal back a game system (what happened to the $5 limit?) for the great kid at the table next to mine who graciously helped my daughter brave the bounce houses.
It was fun meeting the other volunteers and spending time with my family at a place that cares for them so much. Thanks to the Children's Ministry volunteers who are the reason my kids can't wait to go to church up to four days a week. And thanks to the church for the recognition and the cool T-shirt.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
2010 Online Registrations are Up!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Christmas Program 2009!!!!!
I'm writing through tears ... of joy. What a night of musical magic!! Several new faces joined our own talented bunch to be a part of this awesome evening at Crossroads Bible Church where Sammy Davenport crafted a humongously successful Christmas event. Oh my stars!!! Are we EVER so lucky he and Julie landed in our CBC body, or what??!!!!!!!!!!
Many stepped up to the mic and blew away the full-to-the-brim crowd. I just kept thinking, "How many songs are going to be this good?" And they WERE ALL GOOD. From Elvis, (O.K., who WAS that guy ~ he was great?!), to Stephanie, to Billy Grammer on that harmonica (dang!) to the electric guitar rifts, to our incredibly talented Milo, to Texas Christmas from the Randy Travis sound-alike who blows me away every time he sings, to Marcella and the Peanuts Christmas theme... Then there was Hal in that white coat. Mercy ... what a hoot! Then he sang the song about Mary. You could hear a pin drop as his voice floated out into the crowd. Gorgeous. The flutes, the horns (that saxophone ~ my favorite!) Sigh ... it was just incredibly delightful.
My sweet friend, Andrea Herndon, was the wind beneath Sammy's wings, not only helping him coordinate the night, but also lending her incredible pipes to the lineup as Sammy played the piano. O.K., I'm crying again.
If you're reading this and you haven't emailed Sammy or Andrea or any of those you know were a part of the extravaganza, let me encourage you to do so. A program like this takes more behind the scenes work than we can EVEN imagine, and while they're not looking for kudos ~~ surprise these men and women with them anyway. Believers must love and support one another. Please close this blog and send a quick note of thanks to those involved.
I love our LORD. I love the gifts He's so generously bestowed... I love the people who make up our church. Here's the church, and here's the steeple, open the door and see all the people. I love our church. I love our church. I love our church.
Many stepped up to the mic and blew away the full-to-the-brim crowd. I just kept thinking, "How many songs are going to be this good?" And they WERE ALL GOOD. From Elvis, (O.K., who WAS that guy ~ he was great?!), to Stephanie, to Billy Grammer on that harmonica (dang!) to the electric guitar rifts, to our incredibly talented Milo, to Texas Christmas from the Randy Travis sound-alike who blows me away every time he sings, to Marcella and the Peanuts Christmas theme... Then there was Hal in that white coat. Mercy ... what a hoot! Then he sang the song about Mary. You could hear a pin drop as his voice floated out into the crowd. Gorgeous. The flutes, the horns (that saxophone ~ my favorite!) Sigh ... it was just incredibly delightful.
My sweet friend, Andrea Herndon, was the wind beneath Sammy's wings, not only helping him coordinate the night, but also lending her incredible pipes to the lineup as Sammy played the piano. O.K., I'm crying again.
If you're reading this and you haven't emailed Sammy or Andrea or any of those you know were a part of the extravaganza, let me encourage you to do so. A program like this takes more behind the scenes work than we can EVEN imagine, and while they're not looking for kudos ~~ surprise these men and women with them anyway. Believers must love and support one another. Please close this blog and send a quick note of thanks to those involved.
I love our LORD. I love the gifts He's so generously bestowed... I love the people who make up our church. Here's the church, and here's the steeple, open the door and see all the people. I love our church. I love our church. I love our church.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Christmas Eve Services
Christmas Eve services will be held on Christmas Eve, the night before Christmas, which is December 24. Got it?
Services will be at 5 and 7 PM. There's no Sunday School for kids that night because we'd love to see them at the service!
Services will be at 5 and 7 PM. There's no Sunday School for kids that night because we'd love to see them at the service!
This Weekend
Can't wait for all the events coming up this weekend!
First, there's the blood drive on Saturday.
Second, Angel Tree gifts are due back Sunday morning.
Finally, the Christmas to Remember event is Sunday night at 7!
First, there's the blood drive on Saturday.
Second, Angel Tree gifts are due back Sunday morning.
Finally, the Christmas to Remember event is Sunday night at 7!
Birthday Party for Jesus Recap
The party was really fun with bounce houses, games, and pizza. We were thrilled to be surprised with entertainment and a message from the Power Team! They tore, broke, and twisted objects I thought couldn't be torn, broken, or twisted, including a baseball bat, steel bars, and a license plate. Can't wait for the next family fun night!
Updated statement
Please allow me to clarify a blog I wrote Nov. 23rd ... I meant to be encouraging but what I wrote was poorly stated. Please note the change and accept my apologies for any confusion.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Birthday Party for Jesus Wednesday night
Half-Time is throwing its annual Happy Birthday, Jesus! party Wednesday night from 6:45 to 8:15. Bring the entire family for worship, bounce houses, games, and pizza! You don't have to be a regular participant in Half-Time to attend. It's gonna be fun! No cost to attend.
Monday, December 7, 2009
CBC Ladies' Christmas Brunch 2009
The foyer sparkled
Silver/blue color scheme
Decorators had hung stars,
Curtains, lights and other things.
Inside the tables gleamed
Beyond imagination; so pretty
Women amazed women
Ambiance was giddy.
Four headphones were worn
Newbies in control
To dismiss each table
Hungry women’s eyes rolled…
Men wandering ‘round
With coffee, water and tea
Almost invisible
Male servers of CBC.
Chef, Morris Salerno
brought his kitchen fare
Mercy (!) the pastries alone
Golden, flaky ~ savoir faire.
Plates were whisked away
It was time for Kim Hill
A funny, husky voiced songbird
Coming to us from Nashville.
My second time to hear her
This child of God
Her testimony through music
All listening were awed…
Sammy and others
Such talented guys
Jammed and sang backup
Kim’s gifted allies.
Milo and Kim
Then sold their recordings
Rachel, Milo’s wife,
Even sold jam at the closing!
So, our Liz [again] organized
Another successful Women’s Brunch
After it was all "sang and done"…
I bet no one had lunch.
Silver/blue color scheme
Decorators had hung stars,
Curtains, lights and other things.
Inside the tables gleamed
Beyond imagination; so pretty
Women amazed women
Ambiance was giddy.
Four headphones were worn
Newbies in control
To dismiss each table
Hungry women’s eyes rolled…
Men wandering ‘round
With coffee, water and tea
Almost invisible
Male servers of CBC.
Chef, Morris Salerno
brought his kitchen fare
Mercy (!) the pastries alone
Golden, flaky ~ savoir faire.
Plates were whisked away
It was time for Kim Hill
A funny, husky voiced songbird
Coming to us from Nashville.
My second time to hear her
This child of God
Her testimony through music
All listening were awed…
Sammy and others
Such talented guys
Jammed and sang backup
Kim’s gifted allies.
Milo and Kim
Then sold their recordings
Rachel, Milo’s wife,
Even sold jam at the closing!
So, our Liz [again] organized
Another successful Women’s Brunch
After it was all "sang and done"…
I bet no one had lunch.
Friday, December 4, 2009
What's Making News at Crossroads
Merry Christmas from Crossroads! We have a number of exciting events scheduled this month at CBC. For more information about most of these events, log on to our website, http://www.crossroadsbible.org/.
Sunday, Dec. 6th
PRESCHOOL Christmas Store OpenS
A variety of handcrafted items and homemade baked goods will be available for purchase this Sunday at the annual Christmas Store, located in the preschool area and put on by the Childcare Ministry. The proceeds will benefit Hope for Kids, a child sponsorship program in Haiti. So be sure to stop by, check out the crafts, and take a few home with you!
Have You Met Dave & Penny Semmelbeck?
You are invited to meet and greet BEE World missionaries Dave & Penny Semmelbeck Sunday night in Room 203. Come visit from 6:30-7:15 and hear how God is working through their ministry from 7:15-7:45. Dave works with pastors in South Asia and Penny has recently traveled to SE Asia for conferences. Dave was a pastor at Crossroads for 17 years before heading to the mission field in 2008.
Help the Hurting Through Our Annual ANGEL TREE MINISTRY
The annual Angel Tree Christmas ministry is here once again. The Angel Tree serves families at Crossroads who are in need as well as local ministries. Instructions can be found in the lobby next to the tree. All gifts need to be brought to the church by the end of next Sunday.
Saturday, Dec. 12th
Next CBC Blood Drive
Donate blood and save lives. Carter Blood Care will be having a blood drive here at CBC on Saturday, Dec. 12th, from 8:00am until 1:00pm. Register in the CBC lobby or online at crossroadsbible.org.
Sunday, Dec. 13th
A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER CONCERT
Tickets for "A Christmas to Remember," a Christmas concert produced by our worship ministry and special guests, are on sale at the Ministry Center in the CBC lobby. The concert is Sunday, December 13th, 7pm, at CBC. Tickets cost $12 apiece. A special CD of instrumental Christmas music by Sammy Davenport and Milo Deering is included with the ticket, one CD per family.
We encourage you to buy an extra ticket or two and invite your neighbor! It should be a special night of holiday entertainment with beautiful stage decoration, impressive soloists, lush instrumentation and joyful songs. The event is a concert geared toward an adult audience, and there will be no childcare provided. Doors open at 6:30. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Wednesday, Dec. 16th
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER
Have you served in Children's Ministry this past year? If so, we'd like to say "thanks!" with a special volunteer appreciation dinner, Wednesday night, Dec. 16th from 6:45 to 8pm. Please RSVP for the dinner to Roddy Willis by Dec. 13th so he can plan the food.
Thursday, Dec. 24th
'CHRISTMAS, CAROLS & CANDLELIGHT' SERVICES
Our Christmas Eve services this year will be at 5 & 7pm on December 24th. Come join us for this family-friendly event with songs, Scripture readings, and a special Christmas Eve candle lighting. There will be no childcare provided. All children are welcome in the service.
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