Here is the story of that village…

Boiwalah Village Location: North 06º 52.926′ • West 10º 17.014′

Almost as if to say, “I’m next,” a pig watched at a distance while Naomi and John waded in the creek at Boiwalah Village for a drink of water. The acting town chief, a teacher from nearby Popota Public School, and another man from the village watched as the children scooped water with their hands. There is no well in Boiwalah Village and the creek is the only source of water for drinking, bathing, cooking, and washing clothes. Likewise, it is the only source of water for three other nearby villages.

There is a church in the town of Boiwalah, but the children who attend school must walk about thirty five minutes each way to go to the public school. People of Boiwalah earn their livelihood by farming: cassava, peppers, and plantain. Maybe some day they will be able to raise farm animals, but right now they only have the one female pig.

Boiwalah and the surrounding village desperately need a clean source of drinking water. Rather than pleading for gifts, the villagers came with their hands out to give a pineapple to the Water of Life assessment team as they were leaving the village. Among the group of people watching as the team left was a mother with infant twins. It is estimated that two thirds of the population of Boiwalah Village are children. Their chances of surviving childhood will be greatly increased through the gift of clean drinking water. Is Boiwalah a village you would like to adopt?

Well we did adopt that village the two others that shared that water source and here is a picture of the dedication service!

Praise God! Way to go Crosspoint Church, I am so proud of your sacrifice to bring clean water and the gospel to those in need.

Yesterday was our first on site baptism in the history of Crosspoint Church. Since we are a mobile church we usually do our baptisms at the beach. But we have had a hard time fitting all our people, our little beach in Spring Hill. Plus with the 4th of July falling on a Sunday we thought how fitting to celebrate our true freedom in Christ by baptism,  “going public” with ones faith in Jesus.

So that led to the crazy idea of a 4th of July outside baptism service and cookout. We got everything ready and the response was overwhelming. We had 52 people signed up for baptism. We had a borrowed portable baptistry form my good friends at www.churchatthebay.com and we had an army of volunteers to help.

And God added an absolute down pour of rain 10 minutes into the service, oh well.

So here are some of the highlights…

* 49 people got baptized!!! Our largest baptism ever…until the next one in Oct

* 539 people came out to celebrate with them.

* A police officer who came to know Christ 7 months ago got baptized, and then he got to baptize a former drug dealer that he arrested 2 years. Only God can bring about such life change!!!!!!

* We had an awesome cookout.

* The Crosspoint staff and the best volunteers in the world pulled off one amazing service despite the weather and last minute changes!

* The bag piper was off the hook, I mean it, He rocked! Nothing like closing the service with some “Amazing Grace” on the pipes!

I was truly blown away by yesterday and so grateful that God has asked us to participate in the life-changing work of His Kingdom. We witnessed some serious life change testimonies and it was awesome.

This Sunday we kick off a brand new message series “Passages”. The focus of this series is passages that have impacted and shaped the lives of the Pastors. You don’t want to miss one minute of it. See you at our regular times 9:30am & 11am and at our regular location Challenger K8 this Sunday!

In God’s Hands

Pastor Paul

What I found blew me away. It is a message of the grace of God poured out upon a young family. Get out your tissues and take 10 min to watch this video.

Before the Morning

God is still God and God is still good!

Wow what a crazy week at Crosspoint. We got a call on Thursday that we would not have power or AC at Challenger and that we needed to move. The Crosspoint staff jumped into action like superheros. Within 3 hours they notified over 700 people of the move, organized a team of volunteers to meet at the school that afternoon and move essential equipment for Sunday, and let their teams know the plan for the weekend services.

And then Sunday came and it was awesome. God moved in our services, attitudes were high, people we pumped and our Sunday morning volunteers handled it like pros. I couldn’t be more proud.

So here is just a few highlights:

* 1 person accept Christ, Go God.

* 4 more people sign up for our 4th of July baptism.

* We had 8 first time guests families at a brand new location.

* All our volunteers showed up to serve and extras who weren’t scheduled even came early, talk about commitment. You guys ROCK!

I can’t wait to see what God does this Sunday as we wrap up the “Fired Up” series.

In God’s Hands

Pastor Paul

P.S. Don’t forget we are still at Explorer K8 for 1 more Sunday before we return to Challenger. So continue to pass the word.

While this is a big surprise and a little stressful, it is going to be fun and we are still going to have incredible worship services and children’s ministry experiences. The best news is Explorer K8 has the same layout as Challenger so most of this transition will be seamless.

Our service times are staying the same 9:30am and 11am and we look forward to seeing you. So please come celebrate Father’s Day with us as we continue our series “Fired Up”.

For more info check our website www.crosspointlive.com

SO get ready for Sunday because its a new location but the same God, the same Crosspoint, its going to rock!

In God’s Hands

Pastor Paul

Here are just a few of the highlights…

* We had our largest regular attendance ever 577 on a Sunday Morning.
* 10 first time decisions for Christ.
* 18 people signed up for baptism.
* 40 first time guest families.
* 35 second time guest families.
* Gave away over $7000 to needy families.
* Largest monthly offering in the history of our church over $38,000.
* And we hired our first Crosspoint Kids Director.

I can’t wait to see what God has in store for us in June!

Don’t miss this Sunday as we wrap up our “Promises” series, with God’s promise of protection. It is going to be life-changing. The feedback from this message series is blowing me away. So many people are really connecting with God and getting guidance and help for life.

I can’t wait to see you there this Sunday at 9:30am or 11am. Come ready to worship and experience God like never before.

In God’s Hands
Pastor Paul

Two weeks ago I took this picture in Washington DC, at the Korean War Memorial. It is a simple inscription on a marble wall. But it is one of the most sobering reminders of the sacrifice required for freedom.

“Freedom is not Free”, someone had to pay the ultimate price so that we might be free. As Americans we have had the privilege of almost two centuries of no wars being fought on our own soil. But sometimes we forget because we are not surrounded by the horrors of war or the devastation that it brings. Because we can go about our daily lives unaffected while others thousands of miles away sacrifice themselves and trade all of their tomorrows for all of our tomorrows.

We forget the great sacrifice placed on the alter of freedom that allows us to gather on Monday with friends and family around the pool and cookout. I am not saying don’t enjoy yourself on Monday, but what I am saying is remember the price that was paid so you and I would be free on Monday.

Thank you to all the brave men and women who willing laid down their lives in service to our nation. I pray that we will honor you by not allowing your sacrifices to have been in vain.

And as you celebrate that freedom we have as Americans, know that ultimate freedom regardless of nationality is only found in Jesus Christ, who laid down his life so that all mankind could be free forever. “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36 Thank you Jesus.

Here is an update from Crosspoint Chruch in Nashville to let you know how it is going and what God is doing. It is awesome, take a few minutes to read it, also you can all the churches that have sent teams or send support.

I love it it when the church gets to be the church, Go God!

http://withoutwax.tv/2010/05/20/latest-flood-relief-update/

In God’s Hands

Pastor Paul

I know that sounds serious and it is. We are going to look at 2 Kings 4:1-7 and I believe God wants to come through on a promise for you. As a pastoral staff we have been studying these verses, praying and preparing for this Sunday for over a month. Get here early and get the kids checked into the children’s ministry and come ready for God to show up.

I mean it, do not, I repeat do not miss church this Sunday!

In God’s Hands
Pastor Paul

Now while I was gone, Crosspoint was rocking. Pastor Wayne kicked off our brand new message series “Promises” It is about what God will be faithful to do that you can bank on. It was powerful. If you missed it check it out online at our website. Here a few other highlights and some big things coming:

* 1 person accepted Jesus Christ this Sunday, Go God!

* Our new Children’s director started, so pumped about what she is going to bring to our kids.

* 8 first time guest families.

* 4 second time guest families, i love it when they come back.

* You gave over $1000 to Crosspoint Church in Nashville to help with flood relief, way to go!

* Two moms won SPA packages for a day, we love moms at Crosspoint and want everyone to know it.

Now for the big NEWS…

Do not miss church this Sunday! What God is leading us to do this Sunday is something we have never done before. It is so big that if you miss it, you may miss out on a blessing from God.

I know that sounds serious and it is. We are going to look at 2 Kings 4:1-7 and I believe God wants to come through on a promise for you. As a pastoral staff we have been studying these verses, praying and preparing for this Sunday for over a month. Get here early and get the kids checked into the children’s ministry and come ready for God to show up.

I mean it, do not, I repeat do not miss church this Sunday!

In God’s Hands

Pastor Paul