It’s a rainy, dreary day here in north Texas – you know the kind of day that seems perfect for just being lazy. But alas there is no rest for the weary and no laziness for the busy. So I’m sitting here trying to design a bulletin for Sunday, pay bills, balance the checkbook, prepare the musician songbooks for the service, and type this update. The semblance of a routine is starting to form, but I know just about the time I think I finally have it all together we’ll be making an adjustment somewhere. Oh, the joys of being involved in something new. In all honesty though there are days that can seem a little overwhelming as we’re trying to plan for the upcoming Sunday or the next month of Sundays, but we try to remind ourselves to just take one day at a time (that sounds like it should be a song).
Just to give you a brief update from this past week - we have been continuing to knock doors and pass out brochures in addition to following up with all the visitors from the past two Sundays. We have had some really good visits and we’re encouraged about all the folks who genuinely seem interested in being a part of Crossway. This past Sunday we again didn’t know what to expect even though we had promises from several people that they would come. Although the attendance was down from the previous Sunday with 19 people showing up, we were very excited to see two different families bring other family members with them this week. That’s the kind of growth that is so great to see; individual growth not just an increase in numbers. One of the new visitors was a teenage girl. At the end of the service she approached Justin and said that she would like to be involved in a youth group, and since she is already involved in several different clubs and activities she has lots of friends that she could invite to be a part also. So all that to say, we are beginning to work towards having at least a youth activity within the next month.
One of the greatest things about getting these updates to you is being able to share specific prayer requests that we have. As you think about it this week would you please pray for the following things:
1. For wisdom in our planning and decision making
2. For increased financial support
3. For God to send more laborers
4. For an unspoken need in our family
Thank you for your faithful prayers and encouraging words. Until next week…
1. For wisdom in our planning and decision making
2. For increased financial support
3. For God to send more laborers
4. For an unspoken need in our family
Thank you for your faithful prayers and encouraging words. Until next week…