Music Camp 2010 Registration Extended

Registration for our 2010 Music Camp for kids has been extended through Sunday afternoon, August 1st. Online registration runs through Friday at 5PM. Music Camp is a week-long program for children ages 3rd through 6th grades that teaches them biblical principles in the midst of learning a musical drama. All is not work for the kids, however, since they get to do fun activities like bowling, roller skating and watching a movie. Music Camp runs from 9am to 3pm each day and concludes with a Friday night program (7:00 start). The cost is $80 per child. Register HERE or contact the church office (972-355-3343).

Icing on the Cake: Sara Groves & the Art Show

Sunday night brought a stylish close to the 3rd Annual Art Show with a marvelous concert by Sara Groves and company. After a long, stressful drive from south-central Texas Sunday afternoon, Sara and friend Melody Olsen maintained enough energy and voice to sing and play for about two hours before a sizable crowd in the CBC auditorium. Both stayed for an hour after the concert to greet folks and sign autographs. Troy Groves accompanied his wife on percussion and Aaron Fabbrini played bass.

As Sara found out when she arrived, the 3rd Annual Art Show also concluded Sunday night and brought forth an array of art that impressed her. She played a song about truth and beauty, "Why It Matters," in honor of the show. Over 40 artists contributed 115 works to this year's show, most of whom were new to the show. There were photographs and drawings, paintings and collages, quilts, and items of wood turning, pottery, glass work, metal, stone and clay. Sara's songwriting and vocal art was like icing on a cake — the finishing touch.

Our third and final summer concert will be Sunday evening, August 29th, when popular bluegrass band Beatlegras will bring their unique blend of music and nostalgia to the Crossroads auditorium. We'll have our second homemade ice cream contest after the concert, so get your selections ready! Sign-ups start soon. Tickets for Beatlegras cost $5 apiece and will go on sale in early August.

If that concert is as special as our first two, we're in for a real treat.

Music, Motors & More!

J-Force to the Rescue!
Even though Vacation Bible School is halfway over now, thoughts in the CBC Children's Ministries have already turned towards Music Camp, which is August 2-6 this year. Our program, "J-Force to the Rescue," teaches kids through songs, skits and small group Bible studies how to trust Jesus as our Savior and our friend. Registration begins this Sunday in the CBC cafe. Here are a few more details:

• August 2-6, 2010; 9am to 3pm each day
• For kids entering 3rd through 6th grades (must have turned 8 by 9/1/10)
• Tryouts for solo parts will take place THIS Sunday morning, 9-11am, in room L1 or L2 (off the lobby)
• There is an $80 cost per child
• Contact Elizabeth Bowen or Sandi Shipley for more information (972-355-3343)

CBC Riders Ride Again! 

The CBC Riders is a fun group of motorcycle enthusiasts and fans that gathers regularly for "rides on the town" or "on the region" for the sake of fellowship and encouragement. This Saturday morning, July 17th, they are once again planning a breakfast ride to Greenwood, TX. The group should be back by noon. If you're interested in joining them, on two wheels or four, meet at the church at 7:00AM. Contact Joe Engel for more ride information.

Sara Groves Ticket Information

Tickets for the July 25th Sara Groves concert at CBC cost $10 apiece and can be purchased here. Just bring your receipt to the door and you're in! Sara, a Minnesota resident, will have her band in tow as she swings through Texas and brings her blended mix of pop and acoustic styles to Crossroads. Her most recent album, "Fireflies & Songs," has garnered critical acclaim and was named "Best Album of 2009" by Christianity Today magazine. The honor is even more impressive considering her ninth studio album beat out new projects by Switchfoot, Steven Curtis Chapman and U2.

"When I'm done with a record, I try to let it go, knowing I have done everything I can do," Sara said after learning about the honor. "But at the same time, a record like this is my heart and soul parading around. It feels good to know that it is resonating.

"I know this gospel can square off with any complexity in our culture or relationships, and that brings me a great deal of joy, to look into every corner of life with this worldview."

The concert starts at 7:00pm at Crossroads Bible Church, 8101 FM 407 (Justin Rd.) in Double Oak, TX. For more information, call the church office at 972-355-3343.

Here's a video of the song "Twice as Good" from Fireflies & Songs:

Sara Groves - Twice As Good from Sara Groves Music on Vimeo.

Wednesday Night Fun

If you have ever attended our summer classes and dinners on Wednesday nights, then you know how much fun they are. So far, two weeks into the summer class schedule, we have had:

• Families and friends (old and new) gathered for a fellowship dinner of lasagna, tacos, brisket and other delectable eats, consumed over discussions ranging from "How's your week?" to "So what's going on in class tonight?" Our dinners start at 6pm each night. We've had over 100 people enjoying the fellowship each of the first two weeks.
• Over 200 folks attending our adult classes and children's ministries. This year we have photography, "Marriage Matters," creative writing, "Satisfy My Thirsty Soul," and "THUMBs Up!" for kids.
• Lots of hanging out after class to visit, ask questions, and just absorb the awesome material just taught.

Our summer classes run every Wednesday night through July 28th. Most classes end at 8:30, though some let out earlier and others run over a little. A special "thank you" goes out to all who have made Wednesday nights at Crossroads a big hit for the third year in a row!