Life At The CrossRoads...

JOSH: R- for more quite time with God in the morning; P- for his family, his girlfriend, and his truck
LACEY: R- that Shane returns home safely from Florida on Thursday and that Lacey can survive without her man for that long, that Shane and Lacey have a safe trip home to San Angelo this weekend, continue to pray that God continues to work on Lacey's brother heart; P- that her brother is finally starting to seek out a relationship with God again! YEA ANSWERED PRAYER!
NACHO: R- pray that Scruffy and Roxy get calmer, that Mr. Farhee doesn't sweat too much on the field trip, that Brian lives up to the expectations set for him in the cross country meet, that when he beats people playing DDR on SAturday that they don't cry, and that Cheryl gets a break from school and can come back to small groups; P- that he gets Carlos card every week, that Gateway is almost 5 yrs old, and for MR. POMPEE
CARLOS: R- pray for the end of the economic recession so that the budget problems within the education system will be fixed and that he can get a big fat raise; P- friends and family
SHELLY: R- that her walk with God is restored and renewed, and that she is able to be a good influence and is given the right words to say when she goes to a f-ball game with Amy and her b-friend; P- Amy is coming to church on Sunday!! MORE ANSWERED PRAYER!!
MECHOLAH: R- that Saturday night is cool; P- that her sissy let her borrow her bible for small groups
JACK: P- he finally got a date; R- that the date goes well
DESI: R- help with time management ( the goal is that i start getting at least 7hrs of sleep a night ), P- for the amazing relationships that God has blessed me with
CHEY: pray that God just hugs her and helps her to adjust while Andy is away at college and that school becomes better and that her cake business takes off with a boom
ANDY: pray that Andy has an amazing first semester at TECH and that him and his roommate get along. ANDY WE MISS YOU!!!
HELEN: pray that Helen has a great semester at school and that she is able to make all A's and that God helps her with her stress
JOHN: pray that John has a good week at school and that he returns to small groups soon! JOHN WE MISSED YA!

HEY GUYS!
Andy is leaving us to go Texas Tech on Sunday! If you would like a chance to check out his savvy bowling skills before he leaves we will be meeting on SAturday at 7pm at Highland Lanes to send him off. Hope to see ya'll there!

Shelly: pray that her dad's job picks up so her mom wont have to go back to work; praise- she made it back home safely
John: pray that he works out issues with the lead singer in his band and that the lead singer in his band is lead to Christ; praise- mom passed math test for a teaching degree
Brian (NACHO BY NIGHT): pray that his dogs get better, for his campaign for choir librarian and that his stepdad is able to open a nursing home even though the city is opposed to it; praise- school started again
Josh: pray that God helps him with his finances, praise- for CrossRoads
Andy: pray that Andy passes his fitness test and that he is still able to get his ROTC scholarship; praise- Texas TECH is coming soon ( sniff, sniff)
Mecholah: pray that everyone has a great first week at school; praise- she was able to make it to small groups tonight
Steph: pray for her friend Jennifer who has leukemia that God will heal her; praise- for school, it's awesome!
Helen: pray that her slumber party is super fun; praise- for everyone in small groups
Colton: pray that Colton has a great year at school; praise- his praise is that Steph came to small groups
Liz: pray that God will give her insight to what He wants her to do with her life; praise- for small groups
Becka: pray that God heals her knees and that she is able to continue to dance ( and for her niece who is forced to dance on concrete ); praise- for small groups
Desi: pray for wisdom and direction on how to be a leader; praise- that I have been so blessed by being allowed to hang out with a bunch of incredible teens!!

DEAR CHILD:
I just wanted to remind you today of how beautiful you are because there
is a father of lies who will try to deceive you. He will try to tell you
that you are not good enough, not attractive enough, not thin enough,
not strong enough, not smart enough, not righteous enough, and that you
are simply unimportant to Me.
He will try to tell you that you have broken one too many promises, that
you have fallen one too many times, that you have lived one too many
lies, and that you've been going in the wrong direction so long that it
is pointless to turn back now.
But guess what?
YOU DO NOT BELONG TO HIM. HE IS NOT YOUR FATHER.
I AM.
You see, you are My creation. My workmanship. You have been borne of My
thought, every part of you placed together by My hands. You have My
thumbprint upon you. You are a prince/princess, did you know that? You
are My child, the child of THE King!
I look at you and see a precious, priceless pearl. There is no ocean I
would not swim, no mountain I would not climb, no price I would not pay
to have you and to be with you and call you My own.
I already have.
I have done all that I could, given all that there is. I desire to be
with you every moment of every day. How I long for you to talk to Me
every day. My love for you never grows cold. My promises are never
broken (contrary to what he might lead you to believe). My character
never changes. And you, my child have been made in My image.
I love you dearly, unconditionally and completely. I understand every
emotion that you have. I've been there. I count every tear that you cry.
I know every hair on your head.
And do you know what?
I even know your weaknesses and your failures and your fears. I know
those hidden parts of you that you wish would go away. Those dark
corners of your world that you stuff deep down, praying that no one will
ever see. I have already seen them and they will not change my love for you.
Nothing will.
I love your heart and I desire all of it.
I just wanted to remind you today of how beautiful you are and how
precious you are to Me.
With Unmeasurable Love,
Your Heavenly Father

Hey Guys! It's a bummer but the campout is cancelled. Don't worry there is something even better in the works. Once it's confirmed I'll give ya'll a heads up.
On Sunday August 24 there will be a meeting for anyone who is willing to step up and be a leader in CrossRoads and for the people who are interested in helping out with media ( video, music, drama, ect... ). It will be after the CrossRoads service. This is your youth group guys we need your help to make it rockin!!

My address is 1908 Mistywood Drive Austin TX 78746

My house is the only house on the street that has lights on my mailbox.

If you get lost, my phone number is 330-0097.

Brian

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Helen: pray that she starts feeling better and recovers quickly from her gross virus ( Helen- we missed you yesterday but thanks for not infecting all of us!)
Pizza Steph: pray that her dad finds a job and that her friend Rachel makes wise decisions and becomes a Christian
Chey: praise- she made it through orientation alive and didn't get the last parking spot at school; pray that God helps her and brings some awesome friends into her life that will help her when Andy leaves for school
NACHO ( aka Brian ): pray that Brian has a great senior year and that his last season of cross country is amazing and that no one gets hurt at the camp out; praise- Nacho is thankful that Andy and him are the new tennis champs at crossroads
Josh: continue to pray for his parents finances; praise: his prayer for his own financial needs was answered
Colton: pray for his family, friends and for the clean up of his house after the tornado
Desi: pray that God helps me from becoming distracted by things that aren't important or that aren't in my control; praise: I praise God for all of you of course!!!
Andy: pray that Andy is able to get in shape in time for his ROTC physical fitness test on August 24th; praise: that his surgeries went well
Carlos: pray that God helps him with his Jonah issues, for the academic success of his students and for wisdom on putting together a bible study
John: pray that John survives his senior year and that it ends quickly and for a safe trip to Dallas; praise: ANDY is well!!!
Mecholah: pray that her brother Trey has an awesome 14th birthday today; praise- she has been able to talk to her freinds about God
Liz: pray that Liz will get a rockin job; praise: her friend had a great time at camp
Shelly: pray that she is having a great time in Nacodoches

John: pray that he gets more band gigs and has a rockin senior year
Jack: pray that God gives him the strength to continue to stop smoking
Colton: pray that his sister Amy breaks up with her boyfriend
Josh: pray his mom and dad's finances
Becka: pray for Becka's boy
Cheryl: pray for her migraines that they get better and that the doctors are able to find out what is wrong
Helen:pray that she gets good grades and has a great fall semester
Desi: pray that i remember to put God first and service second
Mecalah: pray that she finds a job
Shelly: pray for the relationship that her friend is involved in
Carlos: pray for the academic sucess of his students, for the health of his dad, and for a Godly woman ( wife & four kids and a dog named bengi )
Brian: pray that Andy gets better, for his grandpa that he fully recovers from cancer after surgery

Joseph's life was filled with one difficult situation after another.
By
the time he was a teenager, his brothers had developed an intense
hatred
toward him. Their hatred led to an attempt to take his life - but
rather than kill him, they sold young Joseph into slavery (Genesis 37).
And as a slave, Joseph was falsely accused of rape and thrown into jail
(Genesis 39).

It's never really explained how Joseph learned to trust God - but he
did! He could have become very discouraged when he became a slave, but
somehow Joseph adjusted to his circumstances and thrived; "The Lord was
with Joseph and he prospered" (Genesis 39:2). When tempted with sexual
sin by Potiphar's wife, he kept himself pure because he did not want to
"sin against God" (Genesis 39:9). But false accusations still sent him
into prison.

Even after spending several years in jail, Joseph continued to place
his
complete trust in God. When asked to interpret Pharaoh's dreams,
Joseph
risked his freedom and rightly gave all the glory and praise to God
rather than take credit for himself; "I cannot do it, but God will give
Pharaoh the answer he desires" (Genesis 41:16).

Joseph was rewarded with much more than his freedom; he was placed in
charge of the entire land of Egypt during a great famine. He was also
reunited with his family and able to keep them from certain starvation.
Several years later, after their father had died, his brothers came and
fearfully asked for his forgiveness for their earlier sins. Joseph had
the power and could have now taken great revenge; but he continued to
demonstrate his understanding of how God cares for His children.

Genesis 50:19-20
"Joseph said to them, 'Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You
intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is
now being done, the saving of many lives.'"

When Joseph was sold into slavery, he had no idea of God's awesome
plan.
He would spend many years in jail before receiving even a hint of God's
purpose. But God is ALWAYS at work in the lives of those who love Him.
Joseph's life must encourage us to draw near to God during times of
hardship - to continue trusting and honoring Him in all we do...no
matter what our circumstances!

We all go through "dungeon" seasons when life seems to take unplanned
and seemingly "unfair" turns. We all, at times, feel abandoned and
alone: "Has God forgotten us? Does He no longer care?" We may not
understand why things happen the way they do; but if we will continue
to
love Him with all our heart and trust Him in and through all our
trials,
we can be certain (and will one day see) that God is in control and our
situation is truly intended for good.



God's Daily Word Ministries

"It is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a very special place in my heart. We have shared together the blessings of God, both when I was in prison and when I was out, defending the truth and telling others the Good News. God knows how much I love you and long for you with the tender compassion of Jesus Christ. I pray that your love for each other will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in your knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until Christ returns. May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation - those good things that are produced in your life by Jesus Christ- for this will bring much glory and praise to God."

I've never been in prison but I completely understand what Paul meant when he wrote this to the Christians at Philippi. This is exactly how I feel about ya'll, yous guys, you guys........