Jam up Sunday morning at Crossroads even for a holiday weekend. Tons of people out of town, but an amazingly large crowd gathered together to worship and hear a one-off message from teaching pastor Chris Brooks. Here's a few quick takes from the weekend:
- Alabama beat Virginia Tech. Woot! Okay, I know that's not about Sunday morning, but it was late Saturday night and it totally rocked!
- Like I said earlier, I was really surprised at the size of the crowd Sunday. Last year on Labor Day weekend we had the remnants of a hurricane blowing through, but 88 hardy people showed up to worship. This year, same holiday, no hurricane and 208 people came! What a thrill!! God rules and gets all the glory!!!
- WOW! we had more than 20 first-time attenders on Sunday! Many rededicated their lives to Christ!
- Temporary changes in the nursery area were great AND effective. Look for a permanent solution to our space issues very soon!
- Love the atmosphere in our lobby!
- It was weird showing up at church and not sharing the message. But it is a privilege to have many effective communicators at Crossroads, who have studied long and hard, who are apt to teach, and who are well-received by the Crossroads community!
- STONES. Great message.
- Best roll-in ever by Will Lurie.
- Teaching pastor Chris Brooks did a great job delivering his message.
- Loved that Chris passed out a rock to everyone in the crowd.
- Loved the sound as the rocks hit the concrete floor after Chris prayed.
- Loved the scene he set and the insight he brought to the story of the woman caught in the act of adultery. Powerful!
- Many more signed up for small groups. Sign up continues next week.
- So many people volunteering in so many areas. It is so cool to see people hook up and serve!
Today is labor day, so our offices at the Annex are closed. I'm finishing this blog post and heading to the house to kick back with the family, smoke some briskets and do a little yard work. Peace to all. Have a GREAT week and don't forget our new series HOME IMPROVEMENT starts next Sunday!
