For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:13
What a crazy time we live in. The “world” seems to be absolutely bonkers. In our CR men’s 12-step group we are working on Step 2
—I came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. One of the hallmarks of this step is hope; we need hope that our lives can be restored. I would like to take this step a bit further to include hope for families, community, our country and the world. If God can restore us to sanity then he can restore everyone if they so choose. The most important choice we have in our lives is the decision to believe or not to believe in God. The outcomes of our choice have a direct correlation in how we live out our lives. I believe as a Christ follower that God is sovereign over this world, no matter what happens in it, no matter what we think is right or wrong. My hope does not depend on any one person or position or ideology, it comes from God. As I sort out my life in the midst of lives around me, I need to stay focused on God’s plan for my life. Am I praying or worrying, trusting or doubting, hopeful or hopeless.
Love God, love people, Jesus first!
Dana Cramer
Celebrate Recovery at Crossroads Church Calendar
November 7-13, 2016
Friday, November 11: Testimony Night
- 6 pm: Our Hospitality Team is preparing a wonderful meal for you this Friday. Please join us for dinner and fellowship.
- 7 pm: Join us for worship and a testimony from Danny.
- 8pm: Open Share Groups
- 9 pm: Solid Rock Café
Announcements:
- CR Leader Meeting: On Saturday, November 12 we will meet in the Crossroads conference room from 9:30-11:30am. Also, there will be a special training offered after the meeting on Suicide Prevention—this is important stuff!
- A first time “The Journey Continues” Men’s 12 step group has started on Monday nights, room 140. This study is for men who have completed a 12 step study previously. Drop on in at 6:30 and check it out.
- A new women’s mixed issue 12 Step group has started on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8 pm in room 141. Sign up in your Friday night share groups or respond to [email protected]
Questions? For more information, contact
[email protected], or call the church office at 970-203-9201.
