MONDAY MIND DUMP

What a fantastic day yesterday at Crossroads.  Here's a few quick takes:

1. Great turn out on a day where Enterprise was completely socked-in by fog.  What a weird looking morning.  But people really showed up.  Al the more impressive when you consider that Daylight Savings Time began Sunday.  Great job guys!
2. First-time attenders OFF THE CHAIN yet again!  We had at least a dozen at Crossroads for the first-time.  Awesome!  
3. Worship was great, the band sounded wonderful.  We are really fortunate to have such great players.  I could listen to Janna sing the phone book and be totally blessed.  Great job guys!
4. The Filling Station was rocking Sunday morning.  I slipped back there at one point to watch some of their service.  All the set pieces, the lighting, the video, the sound was just great.  It was obvious the elementary kids were totally into the service, whooping, hollering, dancing, singing and having a great time.  Children's ministry at Crossroads is the bomb, no doubt.  Way to go!
5. Really enjoyed Sundays message, 'Mysterious Ways'.  The crowd was really engaged and the message was easy to share.  Funny 'Bruce' clips, and Will's facebook page for God was the highlight and a great way to close out the service.
6. Privilege to pray for the Haskins family as they head out for the Northwest.  One of our realities at Crossroads is that young people and families in flight school at Fort Rucker will come...and they will go.  It is a privilege to get to serve them for the time they are here.  Let's make it a matter of prayer, and smart work, to find ways to connect with soldiers and their families as soon as they get to town.  Let's maximize the time we have together.
7. Overall, I am really enjoying this series.  'Bout as much fun as I've had with a series at Crossroads.  The comments have been overwhelmingly favorable, so I trust that those attending are enjoying it and getting something out of it that they can apply to their lives each week.
8. Small groups last night were great.  Excellent reports from all of our groups at Crossroads!   

I'm keeping this intentionally short today.  I was wiped out last night after our group.  It was a long day and a busy week of preparation before Sunday's service, so I didn't blog last night, or do the podcast.  Had to work a bit this morning to get caught up, and now we are outta here for the day.  Going to enjoy a restful sabbath with Leslie!  I'll be off the computer and off the phone as well.  Have a GREAT Monday.  Talk to you tomorrow!