Any good news these days by Tim Celek

Is there any good news these days?

Swine Flu…Schools in the US close their doors,
Swine Flu…Mexico government shuts down,
Swine Flu…World Health Organization calls it a pandemic,
The Economy…Chrysler files for bankruptcy,
The Economy…Joblessness rises,
The Economy…Profits dip,
The Economy…Consumer spending down

Ever feel like someone is trying to get our attention?

We live in uncertain times, yet God is not uncertain. This is the time for us to learn what God has in store for us. We learn better when things aren’t going well. This is our time to learn. Make sure you come to The Crossing THIS WEEKEND. We are going to LEARN an important value of Jesus Christ. Do not miss it!!!

Now…here is some good news:

The Crossing Church, meaning you and me, executing an Extreme Makeover of Costa Mesa High School, Saturday, May 9th from 9 am– 12:30 pm. Sign up for one of 80 projects using this link:

http://occentral.serveday.org

This is certain…God wants us to make a difference in this world. Success often means sometimes just “showing up…”

Show up Saturday, May 9th at Costa Mesa High School! Show up this weekend!

Together, we can make good news!

Men's Retreat 2009

This year we will be going back to Forest Home and looking at what it means for us to STAND for the things that matter most in our life. We will explore God’s perspective on living a life fully sold out to Him. The cost is $229 per person. For more information contact Patrick Detken at pdetken@thecrossing.com.

Register for the Men's Retreat Click Here: Register Here
Download the Men's Retreat Brochure: Men's Retreat Brochure
Download the Men's Retreat Scholarship Form: Men's Retreat Scholarship Form

Costa Mesa High School Extreme Makeover

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 9th from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a school clean-up and a celebration following at 1 p.m. Everyone at The Crossing is heading over to Costa Mesa High School to participate in our 2nd Extreme School Makeover. We are excited to SHOW and SHARE God’s love to the community through the schools. We are expecting another huge turnout of over 1000 people, and we have over 80 projects available online for you to choose from.

Sign up to serve at Costa Mesa High School online today: Online Project Sign Up - Click Here

For additional questions, visit the School Clean-Up Kiosk in the plaza on the weekends or contact Michelle Yeun at myeun@thecrossing.com.

National Day of Prayer Event

Prayer...America's Hope!!

Join us at The Crossing on May 7th from 12 - 1 p.m. for the National Day of Prayer.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. David Stoop, Noted Author and Radio Psychologist
Guest Speakers: Prof Bill Dogterom and Captain David Brooks

Earth Day 2009

We are going to help fund The Crossing Student Ministries by recycling!! On April 25/26 during all weekend services, bring your recyclables to The Crossing. After that you can continue to help us reach students by bringing your recyclables to the Orange Coast Recycling Center under "The Crossing's" account. Just mention The Crossing!!

Here is Orange Coast Recycling Center's info:
Orange Coast Recycling Center
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
714.432.5131
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
Directions: Click Here