Tomorrow we will enjoy a visit from Daniel with a report on his missionary work with Mslm people groups. Of course, we’ll be able to ask questions and pray for him. Payton will give us a report about her mission … Continue reading →

Next week is our First Sunday service and we talked a bit today about a “picnic” potluck since its just before Independence Day but we didn’t fully nail down a menu plan, so here is one… Steph and I will … Continue reading →

Tomorrow for Father’s Day we will do the same as we did on Mother’s Day and start with some breakfast time. We’ll make some waffles and have some other breakfast stuff and then we’ll open 1 Corinthians 13 and talk … Continue reading →

I want to share some things about what’s coming up with our Sunday gatherings and teaching series in June. Also, some time during June we will likely have Daniel, our favorite missionary with us and we will give him the … Continue reading →

This Sunday we will have 2  Belgium waffle irons ready to make fresh waffles for you. We can enjoy a little breakfast together before we get into our worship and study. We have all the makings: waffle mix, sugar-free syrup, … Continue reading →

Welcome to May 2018! This Sunday will be our “First Sunday” service which means potluck and communion. The theme for this potluck is taco/Mexican. Here is the current list of who is bringing what for potluck…   Meat – Stephanie Dessert … Continue reading →

Potluck in the morning…breakfast stuff or anything close to it, like desserts are always good. I think Steph is bringing some kind of casserole thing. Sorry for not emailing sooner in the week, bringing yourself is always more important than … Continue reading →

I am looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow at the Chapel for a time a fellowship, prayer, and a look at 2 John. We got home last night and heard we missed some cold weather. We had some unseasonably … Continue reading →

I am so looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! It seemed like our Christmas break this year went on longer than in the past, but it could have had a lot to do with the flu and colds going around. … Continue reading →

Just a quick Prayer Alert having to do with religious liberty.  Jack Phillips is a baker in Colorado who choose to stand with his religious convictions and not bake a cake for a gay couple’s weddings. The gay couple complained, … Continue reading →

The usual dutch-treat gathering at Cracker Barrel before the Wednesday evening Midweek Fellowship, will be meeting at the new Kravers Seafood Restaurant tomorrow at 4:00 PM (or so) if you are available, interested, and up for some seafood. Kravers Seafood Restaurant is … Continue reading →

I forgot to mention in the last email titled “San Antonio, Texas” that I did visit with Daniel when I traveled through Houston. We meet at a BBQ restaurant and had an enjoyable time just talking and visiting. The Lord … Continue reading →

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour tonight, unless you want to get to church early. I am looking forward to seeing you all, too!

Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness and gift as you all marked Pastor Appreciation Month last Sunday. You certainly did not have to give me anything, partly because I am always slightly embarrassed about receiving gifts and also because … Continue reading →

Just a heads-up that I am monitoring the Tropical Storm that is expected to become Hurricane Nate. As you know by now, Mobile is in the center of the cone and it is expected to make landfall about 8:00 AM … Continue reading →

This is an update on our last post at https://www.crosshopechapel.org/sunday-at-sonnys/ about having Sunday at Sonny’s this coming weekend on October 1, 2017. Update: Sonny’s BBQ Restaurant has asked us to arrive at 10:45 AM to get seating together, so let’s just meet … Continue reading →

POTLUCK SUNDAY – Here’s a last-minute-we-forgot-to-talk-about-it potluck plan for this Sunday: Labor Day Weekend potluck theme… We are bringing our George Foreman Grill and some hamburgers with buns. Our George Foreman Grill can cook 6 burgers at a time. Bring anything … Continue reading →

HURRICANE HARVEY – Let’s continue to pray for Texas. Also, know that as part of our church fellowship you have made disaster relief contributions to both Samaritan’s Purse and Calvary Houston.  Samaritan’s Purse has relief vehicles stationed in Houston and … Continue reading →

Let’s pray for Sonia and Frank’s grandson, Johnny, a kindergarten student. He is in Children’s and Women’s Hospital, having been brought in to their ER on Wednesday because of flu-like symptoms and being unable to stand or use his legs. … Continue reading →

My family and I are back from our vacation and I am looking forward to seeing you all this Sunday! We will open to the book of James and look at chapter 2. James 2 is divided in two parts: … Continue reading →

Last Sunday I forgot to remind and mention again that on Sunday, July 23 I will be on a family vacation, which means no meeting, unless someone or some of you would like to show up. We are planning on … Continue reading →

Daniel, the missionary within the Muslim community, is in Bangladesh for training and a mission project with 70 former Muslim evangelist. Daniel has been bitten on the foot by a spider and his foot has swollen and may be in … Continue reading →

Here are some quick notes for May 2017… Sunday, May 7, 2017 – First Sunday Potluck, Communion, and we’ll finish 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 Sunday, May 14, 2017 – Happy Mother’s Day, and the men will be providing breakfast and Daniel … Continue reading →

Remember, no meeting tomorrow April 9, 2017. I will miss seeing you all as I’ll be heading to Ohio, but I am also taking advantage of my travel time to pray and refresh with God. If you are interested in … Continue reading →

Here are some calendar notes that we discussed last Sunday… March 19 – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-5 We were looking at 5 differences between believers and nonbelievers as laid out by Paul in 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, but we got through two of … Continue reading →

A final note about the upcoming Men’s Retreat at Camp Whispering Pines in Citronelle that we’ve been invited to with Calvary Chapel Fairhope. The camp needs a head count for meals and paintball. I am going up on Saturday morning, February 18, … Continue reading →

I forgot to mention in our gathering this morning, that the men (that would include teenagers, too) of CrossHope Chapel have been invited to a Men’s Retreat at Camp Whispering Pines in Citronelle, Alabama held by Calvary Chapel Fairhope, on … Continue reading →

Thank you to Jody and Chris for hosting our Christmas gathering last night at their home! I realize the weather was horrible and we missed those that couldn’t make it. Payton pointed out that a few years ago we had … Continue reading →

Christmas Party Gathering is next Sunday, December 18 at 5:30 PM at Chris & Jody’s house, just a half mile or so from the Chapel (please email me if you need directions). We will not be meeting on Sunday morning, December 18, … Continue reading →

Here’s some of the things we mentioned at church as we look ahead to December 2016… • First Sunday – December 6 is our regular First Sunday service with potluck and communion. I am thinking the potluck is a true … Continue reading →

Here’s some of the things we mentioned yesterday at church as we look ahead to the holidays… • Gospel of John – we are still wrapping up the wrapping up of our teaching through the Gospel of John series. As I … Continue reading →

I wanted to give you a head’s up on the fast approaching Operation Christmas Child ministry project. This year the national collection week is November 14-21, 2016. Which means, we will gather our boxes on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Last … Continue reading →

This Sunday we will meet at our new location at 9943 Lifeline Ct Ste C, Mobile, Alabama 36608, just north of the Airport Blvd and the first road to the left just off of Snow Road behind the Winn-Dixie shopping center. (You … Continue reading →

Thank you for last night’s packing party, it certainly was productive! A special thanks to Vic & Donna who got a head start in packing. Thank you! We will be having our regular worship gathering this Sunday, for the last … Continue reading →

• Saturday, September 10, 2016 – Kathy & George Markline’s 50th Wedding Anniversary party at the Schillinger Road Chapel, 2:00 PM. Dress is casual, shorts, etc., and no gifts, just your presence. We will celebrate with cake and wings, and … Continue reading →

Moving update and an idea about using round tables… THE UPDATE: It looks like we will begin the moving process the week of September 12, 2016 and probably have our first gathering there on Sunday, September 26, 2016. Of course this … Continue reading →

Is the Chapel moving? Probably, but not anytime soon or at least no decision has been made, although I found a potential location in the west Mobile area that could accommodate up to 50 people comfortably, if needed. In my … Continue reading →

For those who use Facebook, I added something today to our page that I want you to be aware of and give any feedback on, too. Facebook has a “Live Stream” video feature that is relatively easy to use, although … Continue reading →

Last night Steph led us in an introductory meeting with an overview of the Daniel Plan. We viewed the same video clip posted at our website at  http://www.crosshopechapel.org/ministries/the-daniel-plan/ if you missed and are interested in learning more. We are going … Continue reading →

Here are some things to take note on… • June 5, 2016 – Potluck this week is a country theme, so anything that’s country cooking to you will be country eating to the rest of us. • June 19, 2016 … Continue reading →

Here are some news items we discussed yesterday… • Our Fist Sunday gathering with potluck and communion will be moved to Mother’s Day on May 8, 2016. Ladies, the guys will be taking care the potluck planning and food, but … Continue reading →

Here’s some things to note about this month at CrossHope Chapel… Sunday, April 3 – We will have a pancake breakfast, plus whatever anyone else decides to bring, but the church is providing the pancakes. We’ll have communion too, after … Continue reading →

Tonight we begin a 7 week Midweek Fellowship series with a viewing of the movie, first half of movie tonight and second half of movie next Wednesday, March 23 then we’ll follow up with a 5-lesson War Room Bible study. Please … Continue reading →

Some quick notes… Gospel of John – Our new teaching series, beginning in March, is on the Gospel of John. The book is written so we “may believe that Jesus is the Christ” and that by “believing you may have life … Continue reading →

Here are some items of interest and planning… Sunday, January 3, 2016 –  Potluck, communion, and I want to share a devotional thought on facing a new year, especially this one. Revelation – We have 3 more weeks in the … Continue reading →

Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the Mobile Civic Center, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM it’s a message from Franklin Graham followed by a concert from Toby Mac. CrossHope Chapel has a row of seats in Section PP and the 11 … Continue reading →

Here are some happenings to know about this month… •Firearms & Fellowship – Saturday, December 5, 10:00 at Bullz-I Sports shooting range (www.bullzisports.com). We’ll meet there, the range fee is covered, and I believe we have up to 2 hours. … Continue reading →