Archive for December, 2009

Another Cup Story

Friday, December 18, 2009 No Comments

Here’s a letter I received from someone in Crosslands Church in response to the “cup challenge” a couple of months ago: Dear Pastor Fred, It’s always at this time of year that I take inventory of my winter socks and gloves so I can re-stock if I need to.  Even tho I live in a [...]

Category: Stuff

Hidden Abilities?

Thursday, December 17, 2009 No Comments

This past Sunday, we presented a new watch to our intern Jon, who had just finished up his required fall internship with us.  This has become something of a tradition at Crosslands Church.  It wasn’t until a couple of weeks ago that I found out that Pastor Doreen had always bought the watches for the [...]

Category: Around the office

Caroling on Saturday Night

Saturday, December 12, 2009 1 Comment

Tonight was our first Christmas Caroling night, organized by Sean, who goes to Crosslands Church.  We had about 20-25 people show up and go through the neighborhood singing Christmas carols at peoples’ doors.  At one lady’s house, she was brought to tears; she was so thankful for the simple gesture.  She had been left alone [...]

Category: Stuff

A Season of Change

Sunday, December 6, 2009 1 Comment

I’ve been just a little surprised lately at the number of people going through some drastic changes.  And I don’t mean the kinds of changes that are thrust upon us by circumstances, but people that are desiring change of their own volition–everything from seeking improvement in relationships to the questioning of faith and pursuing a [...]

Category: Stuff