I want to apologize for the fact that I walked away from our gathering tonight more focused on the sound being off during worship, how the night just seemed too frazzled and how nothing seemed to flow- all the while Jesus was changing lives. Shame on me. The Gospel went forth and transformation was the invitation. How trivial do I make things?

A few thoughts: 

1.  I am excited to see God use Zach at Crosswalk- he will be one of the main teachers throughout the year and I think God through Zach is what our community needs- the raw Gospel flooding us with its relentless pursuit. 

2.  Next week (our first AMP night) is the time to bring your friends!!! Our hope is that you have already been living out and sharing your faith with these friends and AMP nights are a natural environment for you to introduce them to the community that is challenging you in your spiritual journey. We will have a hay ride, line dancing, mechanical bull, dress-up contests/ prizes, free grub, etc. It's the same time as a regular Crosswalk night. 

3.  The Gospel changes lives. Period. 

4.  Normally "wrong" behaviors in our lives are just symptoms of a larger disease- the condition of our hearts. 

5.  I am going to be honest- I am tired of preferences. Especially from those who are part of the body of Christ...those who know Jesus. It's not about us! It's not about our preferences, our wishes...it's about Jesus' name becoming more and more famous. So we didn't play a game that you wanted? Or you were only placed with 3 of the 4 friends you asked to be with in your small group? Was Jesus' name magnified? Did His Gospel go forth? Did you serve someone, sacrificially love someone at a gathering? I think these are the questions we should be concerned with...

6.  We have some of the best leaders imaginable.