Many churches have small groups that meet every week and chat. I don't know what kinds of things other groups do (because this is the first group I've ever been in), but the Life Together Groups through Crosspoint -well, we simply share life together. And it's amazing. It's NOT a bible study. It's NOT formal. And it's definitely NOT stuffy. It's just life. When someone in our group is sick or has a baby, we all take turns taking them food. We share secrets that need prayers and stories that deserve laughs. We trade off kids with each other, we do a secret santa for a family in need at Christmas, and we go to concerts together in the summer. And, when the weather calls for a cookout, cornhole, and a bonfire, well - that's just what we do!
Scott grills hamburgers and hot dogs!
We hang out and catch up on what's going on in each other's lives - selling homes, having babies, work stuggles and achievements...
We run around the back yard!
Sammi and Maggie sneak up on daddy after making smores together!
And we eat a smore -- or two, or three....
We share with our sister!
We play cornhole!
We LOVE our Life Together Group!!!
...And I must say, we love our church too. Last week we all we asked to reach under our seat and pull out the envelope taped underneath. Each person was given either $5, $10, or $25, and we were told to go bless somebody with it. "Do something that will make God smile. Anything you want." (Right now we are learning about how to achieve financial success and keep our financial priorities in line - complete with famous speakers in service and trained professional counselors for families. Dave Ramsey kind of stuff.)If you're looking for a church that provides the nicest people on the planet, the best coffee in town, and the least-judgemental "We're still figuring it all out too" kind of mentality, check out Crosspoint by clicking HERE. (They aren't paying me - I'm just passionate because I've never seen a church move the way this one does.) :)
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She is 100% right. I have been doing "church" my whole life but Crosspoint is not about "doing" church it's about "being" the church. Jesus didn't only hang out with those who believed what He believed so why should we (the church)? Crosspoint is NOT about judging...it is about community, connecting, serving and most of all meeting you wherever you are in your spiritual journey. I encourage you if haven't found a place to spend your Sunday mornings...come check us out. You never know what you may hear...U2, Rolling Stones, Journey, and yeah maybe even a little Aerosmith. Hope to see you one day! (www.iamcrosspoint.org)
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