Dear Friends,

A few months ago, the Leadership Council agreed that taking turns writing the opening note for the weekly e-letter would be a good idea.  Even though I agreed, inside I was very hesitant. This doesn’t come natural to me and I have been struggling at determining what to write during my week. I am not a great communicator or a Bible scholar; but that is ok. We all struggle with things and we are all gifted differently.

We all need to do our part…..our part of God’s story.  As Mike Wiese taught us a couple weeks ago, God has chosen to use us to help share His Story with others.  We all need to fulfill our role and without us doing our part, the story is incomplete. In addition, it is vital that we not compare our part of the story to anyone else’s. All of our gifts, talents, skills, and life experiences are not alike. There is a reason for that. God created us uniquely. We are all “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14) and He needs our uniqueness to tell His story.  

Let’s all do our part and join God in His story.

Mike Nelson

On behalf of the Leadership Council

This Sunday:

• Community Worship, 9:15 am
• KidStuf Family Worship at 11:19 am. May Virtue: Patience – Waiting until later for what you want now. Summer “Break” Ice Cream Party following KidStuf!

Other Announcements:

KidStuf Summer “Break” Ice Cream Party

This Sunday, May 16^th, will be our last KidStuf Family Worship before summer break. We want to celebrate what fun we have had and what great stuf we have learned with a KidStuf Summer "Break" Ice Cream Party! The yummy fun will take place in the Fellowship Hall immediately following KidStuf at 11:19 am. Parents, be sure to get a Dessert Dipper for your kids—it’s the ticket!

Honoring Class of 2010

We would like to honor the students of the Class of 2010, both high school and college, on Sunday, May 23rd during Community Worship. If you are a graduating student and would like to be honored on this day, click here to RSVP for Graduation Sunday!

Cost Lunch on May 23rd

Immediately following Community Worship on Sunday, May 23rd, we will have Cost Lunch together. Enjoy some time of community, connections and great food! On the menu: grilled chicken, pork chops, beans, coleslaw, raw veggies and dessert. Cost is $4 per person 10 years and older, $2 for kids nine years and younger, kids under two years eat for free.

Journey Shack Closed May 23rd

Due to having Cost Lunch, the Journey Shack will be closed next Sunday, May 23^rd.

May 26th GLO Event and Summer Schedule

GLO students will be having a movie and pizza night at Crosswinds from 6:00-8:00 on Wednesday, May 26th. (Movie will start at 6:30). They will be watching The Truman Show (PG) starring Jim Carey. This will be a wrap up to the teaching series titled “The Director’s Cut”. Cost is $5 per person and includes dinner. Click here for more details on the May 26^th event and the GLO summer schedule.

Baptisms

We will be having baptisms on Sunday, May 31st during Community Worship. If you or someone in your family would like to be baptized, please contact one of the Leadership Council Members.

FX!!

The first FX is coming to Crosswinds on Friday, June 11^th. More specific details will be heading your way soon! Get it on your calendars now!