Thought you might like an encouraging reminder that God is working behind the scenes at Crossroads. Please take the time to read the email recently sent to Melissa Cheeseman:
“I wanted to drop you a note and say how AWESOME our new building is (Donations Center building behind our Main Room). I am so excited!! My husband has been helping others build it and he cannot believe how well built the building is – it will stand forever.
Because we are not in a small group, it has been wonderful getting to know those working on the building. Wow, what great people God has placed in our church and crossed our paths.
I have been wanting to share a story with you for quite some time but just never stopped doing my paper work and taken the time but this is a true story that all should know about the donation center. Fred’s message a few weeks ago – spoke about how we know if God really is real since we can’t call him up and say “how about we meet for lunch this week?” Because we can’t touch him physically – I have asked myself that very question but the Donation Center proved to me – he really is with us and hears our needs.
A co-worker and I worked the trailer the 1st year or so together then she took a job teaching in one of our special needs schools so she had to back off some because of the time factor. However, she came by my office at the Board of Education one day and requested – Did we have a “Hooked on Phonics” set. She had an older student (young man) that could not read and she wanted to work with him. I told her, my daughter had one at home that we had purchased when she was little and now that she was twelve and reading – I could bring her ours. Sometimes we get busy and put things off… Everything imaginable has come through the donation center, but about a week or two after her request – I opened the door to the shed – never knowing what I might find – and there set a complete, well taken care of, $250.00 Hooked on Phonics set in the original box.
I was amazed – I knew if I turned around – God was going to be standing right there on Todds Road in our little gravel parking lot. He had actually heard my co-worker’s request and this student’s needs.
I delivered it to her at her school on Monday.
Now, I am convinced God is really real and that our little Donation Center and our very generous giving folks that attend - contribute to those in need. It’s like having an angel on our shoulder.
As you always say in your closing message – “God, thanks so much for loving us as much as you do!”
Thanks for the building and your contributions – you are the one that has made it happen!!
Those working on the building have even become great friends!”
That is the power of the church. One person generously shares, another volunteers time to distribute, and God use us to make a difference for his children. In the process he is forming friendships among those who take the time to invest of themselves. Pretty cool!
On another encouraging note, nearly 50 children were dedicated last weekend (largest in Crossroads history). It was so moving to see so many young families with a desire to raise their children to love and honor God.
This weekend, I return from the “Wedding/Speaking Circuit” to continue our series “Counterintuitive.” We will look at the idea that Jesus isn’t for everyone. If you know anyone considering following Christ, strongly encourage them to join us.
Can’t wait to be with you this weekend,
Glen
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