Hey Everybody and Happy New Year!

I hope you were able to take some time and reflect where God has taken you over the past year.  2008 was crazy, stressful, and incredible at the same time, as Amy and I stepped out at God’s calling and took over a small business.  Some of us had loved ones go through sickness or pass on; and some welcomed a newborn in 2008!  One thing’s for sure–we’re all in this together, with God in control!  I’m grateful for all of the new friends I have met over the past year, and thank God for the community he is building with CrossRoads.

We’ve planned out some events for early 2009 to get the year going.  Small groups will be starting the first week of March.  More to come on that.  On the left sidebar should be an updated list of upcoming events.

Our next activity will be Friday, January 23 at John and Rebecca’s house.  We’ll be having a Nintendo Wii tournament in the main living room, with other board games going on in the other rooms.  We’ll also be serving chili — bring tortilla chips, and your favorite chili topping (cheese, sour cream, etc., etc) or a soda.  Please find childcare for this event!

We’ll also be holding a Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, January 25, at Ironbridge Church.  The time is 12:30, and the room is to be announced.  We’re hoping that childcare will be available during this time.  The purpose of this meeting is to get everyone’s input on the ministry and set some goals for the new year.  We’ll also be casting a vision for partnering with the Angel Food Ministries as a missions project.

As far as community-building activities, other events include a Superbowl party, Large Group dinner, Snowtubing or iceskating, a mystery dinner playhouse (I am intrigued), karaoke night, kickball cookout, and a CrossRoads Retreat at Pocahontas State Park.  We’re desigining some events to be welcoming for children, and some for adults only.

I’m excited about what lies ahead!