September 27

Then Jesus said to him, "Get up! Pick up your mat and walk." John 5:8

One down and who knows how many more to go!  A huge thank you to EVERYONE who made the North Carroll High School service happen today.  I obviously wasn't there so I'm counting on those of you who were to share stories of how each of you saw God at work in our first dress rehearsal.

I have 2 brief stories from Westminster...

- We had a little staff get together last night at Hoffman's Ice Cream and I noticed the gal who was taking our orders (like 30 of them!) was acting like she knew us. It turns out that she just started coming to Crossroads a few weeks ago and this morning she ended up in my communion line! I felt like I should offer her sprinkles - but I refrained.

- I heard another story this morning about someone who was having a conversation where the other person shared "I think its just too late!" Well you can imagine how directly it applied to our current series.  So they invited them and they came for the first time today!

PLEASE share your stories in the comments below!

September 20

The LORD your God is God in heaven above and on the earth below. Joshua 2:11

The last one campus Sunday is in the books!  Pretty exciting to think that for the foreseeable future there will be Crossroads worship services happening in more than one location every Sunday. Thank you to everyone who has prayed and sacrificed to get us to this point.

Elizabeth and I met a single mom on Saturday night (she was actually our waitress) who has attended off and on and who lives in Hampstead.  She was SO excited about the campus opening there and wants to get plugged in. Tonight at our Hampstead prayer time we thought about many more people like her will be reached because of this step of faith.

Please share your encounters below!!

September 13

On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Mt. 16:18

After watching parts of 2 services on live stream this morning and attending church in Chapel Hill I am struck again at how amazing it is that God entrusts something so incredibly important to us! I want to remind us all that as we launch out into new uncharted territory this Fall it is all because people matter to God. Every new seat is an opportunity for a relationship.

Here's a story of life-changing faith from the eyes of a Capernaum kid that Elizabeth shared with me today.  Please share your comments below...

So, I used to not like going to Church. I also didn't like being Christian. Because the places I went for church we'd always talk about the same topics over and over again. But once we found Crossroads Church that's when I found my home. I've made friends with so many amazing people. I also admire the fact that I'm not the only one with a disability going to this church. A couple of my team mates go to this church. The other churches that I've gone too I was pretty much laughed at or picked on. But this church? You can wear any clothes your comfortable in. They have so many amazing groups you can be in. They make you feel right at home and their just like my second family! The pastor of the church is amazing, sweet, and very down to earth. He is a lot of fun and great to be around. I've been going to Capernaum for maybe six years now? I'm not too sure. Feels like it's been forever since I've been having a major blast there. I've met amazing friends. If it weren't for this Church I wouldn't of met Elizabeth Robinette, Tiffany Lewis, DeeDee Lehner, Kelly Olson, Kalynn Maschelle, Christy Lynn, and everyone else. I will admit throughout my teenage life I didn't know if I wanted to be a Christian. I was so angry at life and everything. But these amazing people have helped lift up my spirit and bring back the love of the Lord and Jesus back into my heart. I love them very much and am so grateful for their friendship!

September 6

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

For everyone who was not here today I hope you had a fantastic time with friends and family wherever your travels took you.

For everyone who was here today thanks for being available for God to work in and through you. I had a significant impression that there were SO MANY visitors today.  At least 4 "regulars" told me the same story of feeling prompted by God to take their eyes off of themselves and in so doing noticed a new face who turned out to be a first time guest.  I am constantly amazed at how God continues to entrust more people to us every week!

Give thanks for the first Century HS YoungLife club of the school year (pictured below). They had 175 students in Joe Belinko's basement! Well done good and faithful servants.

Please share your experiences in the comments section below.