Thank you for praying for me this morning. I was planning on heading to the Emergency Department after church, but the pain in my lower abdomen was just unbearable. The diagnosis was diverticulitis with a bad infection. They ran some … Continue reading →
There are several upcoming happenings at CrossHope Chapel that I want to mention. First, let me say that I am looking forward to meeting tomorrow and getting into Matthew 13:24-30 and “The Parable of the Enemy’s Weeds.” This is a … Continue reading →
Just a reminder that Parker and Adrianna’s wedding shower is this Saturday at 1:00 PM at the Chapel. This is a shower for both guys and ladies. Bring your appetite because there will also be a taco bar with chicken, … Continue reading →
Sorry this is a little late, but I want to let you know several of the items that will be available for our potluck tomorrow, following our special Easter communion with Amir Tsarfati. At the Chapel already is a Honeybaked … Continue reading →
Bible study is cancelled today because of incoming storms. Also, Shirley and Kathy had a death in their family last night, so we want to remember them in our prayers. See you all this Sunday!
Continue reading →I am looking forward to being back together with everyone this Sunday! A big thank you for JP stepping in last Sunday when Steph and I had to leave for Tuscaloosa following Payton’s unplanned automobile accident. (We’ll update you all … Continue reading →
With the flash flood warnings, and sever thunderstorms moving in this afternoon between 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM and staying in the area, let’s cancel Bible Study at the Chapel today. I am looking forward to Sunday and updating everyone … Continue reading →
I have been watching the weather threat for Wednesday and it appears that out of caution we will cancel the afternoon Bible Study at the Chapel for Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Please stay weather aware Wednesday as our area is … Continue reading →
Steph has asked me to remind those who were interested in getting together for sewing that tomorrow, Tuesday, 10:00 AM at the Chapel is the time. And…she has also asked that I mention a tentative date for Adrianna and Parker’s … Continue reading →
This is just a reminder that this weekend we turn our clocks ahead 1-hour, according to the Daylight Savings Time. This Sunday we will also get back to Matthew 12 and will finish up that chapter, before we move on … Continue reading →
I hate to have to do this, but I will not be able to meet this afternoon for Bible Study or a late lunch because of some family things. Payton and her room mates have decided to travel home today … Continue reading →
Tomorrow is the First Sunday of March and we will have potluck, communion, and open to Matthew 12:1-14 on “Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath.” Potluck tomorrow is loosely based around the one dish that was mentioned last Sunday, a … Continue reading →
I mentioned at church Sunday that I may have to cancel Bible study on Wednesday because of appliance repairs at my home. As it turns out, I do, so this is to confirm that cancellation. Our appliance repairs are scheduled … Continue reading →
Those of you on our church prayer alert text list know that our family received some very bad news this past week. This Sunday, I would like for us to have a family conversation. Steph and I will update you … Continue reading →
I hate to have to do this a second consecutive week but I need to cancel our Wednesday Bible study because of some family issues that need my attention.
Continue reading →This coming Sunday, February 7, is our monthly potluck and Roxan has graciously providing us with a Honeybaked Ham. So we are building our meal around the ham. So far I believe we have deviled eggs, lima beans, and bread … Continue reading →
WEDNESDAY NEWS: One of the chaplains at the hospital has had an unexpected death in their family and I will be filling in for them the next few days, including on Wednesday, so I will not be able to meet … Continue reading →
I will have 2020 Donation Receipts with me tomorrow at Bible study and at church this coming Sunday. If you prefer that I mail your receipt, just let me know and I will happily get that to you. If you … Continue reading →
As you know, my daughter is scheduled to give birth Tuesday and right now the plan is for me to go across the Bay on Wednesday to get Gypsi Rose from my oldest daughter. That will likely be in the … Continue reading →
I am so looking forward to seeing you all this Sunday for our special 10-Year Anniversary which we will celebrate with praise to our Lord, prayer for each other, the promises of God’s Word, communion, and a Dickey’s BBQ buffet … Continue reading →
I am excited to tell you what to expect for our January 3, 2021 “potluck” on our 10th year anniversary fellowship gathering. As I was looking through our options I discovered that Meat Boss will be closed from Christmas to … Continue reading →
As we countdown to a new year and our January 3, 2021 church gathering marking our 10th anniversary, please know that I am praying for you. I am praying that during this two week period before we entered into a … Continue reading →
Payton and I delivered everything to the Ronald McDonald House today and they were very appreciative everything, even commenting on how they need and can use certain items. I think the Nutella snacks were the most popular. They took a … Continue reading →
Today at Bible Study Sonia mentioned the Live Nativity presentations and some of you were interested in going. Here are the details: •One is on December 17th only from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Camp Grace located off Eliza … Continue reading →
Please plan on coming out to the Chapel tomorrow for our Christmas potluck which will follow our time of fellowship, prayer, and communion. We will have ham and turkey as our main course and sides (like dressing, rice casserole, [and … Continue reading →
I had sent an email to the Ronald McDonald House and asked about the Wish List items on their website, and Tamara, Family Services Coordinator, replied with a short list of needed items. Those items are: Gloves, Ziplock bags, To-go … Continue reading →
We are about a month away from our 10-year anniversary as a church fellowship, which we’ll be celebrating on January 3, 2021 at the Chapel in west Mobile. Please mark your calendar to attend or if it looks like you … Continue reading →
Tomorrow, November 29, at CrossHope Chapel we will open to Matthew 8 and start reading about Jesus’ healing miracle encounters after the sermon on the Mount of Olives. We’ll talk about our December 6 potluck plans, too. See you tomorrow! … Continue reading →
I am looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning at the Chapel. I am looking forward to catching up and the latest news, answered prayers, and getting back to our study through the book of Matthew.
Continue reading →I am looking forward to being together in fellowship this coming Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Chapel. We’ll open to Matthew 8 this week and pick up where we left off. We’ll also talk about our church calendar between … Continue reading →
I want to share some things related to our church calendar these next few weeks, including our Holiday schedule, and our January 3, 2021 10-Year Anniversary. I’m going to highlight some dates below and just add some notes and ideas … Continue reading →
I know that some of you have chosen to self-quarantine because of having contact with Payton on Sunday, and it occurred to me that I ought to share with you the vitamin cocktail recommended for fighting off COVID-19… Vitamin D3 … Continue reading →
If you are on the CrossHope Chapel prayer alert text list you already know that yesterday Payton was verified COVID-19 positive, and now Steph and myself are in a 14-day quarantine. Payton is experiencing slight fever and other flu like … Continue reading →
It is a great pleasure and honor to serve you all as pastor, and I pray that I am faithful in my duty and calling as I seek to fulfill that at CrossHope Chapel by giving myself “to prayer, and … Continue reading →
Potluck has been discussed and is planned for this Sunday. This is good because this is First Sunday so we will also have communion and a Prophecy Update that will center around the Presidential Election. The chosen potluck theme is … Continue reading →
It is good to be back home now from our trip to Ohio for my mother’s funeral. This Sunday I will share more about this past week, but I wanted to let you know that Steph and I are home … Continue reading →
I will be leaving for Ohio early on Sunday morning but I do want you to know that I will be praying for each of you while I’m there. I will be praying for those who will gather at that … Continue reading →
I want to share with you that my mother passed away peacefully this afternoon and while I was on the phone with my sister who was there with my mother. My sister called to tell me that the hospice nurse … Continue reading →
The Psalm’s Bible Study scheduled for tomorrow afternoon is cancelled because I will be across the Bay on a visit to my daughters and a meeting with Calvary Chapel pastor, and likely not back in time. While I have you … Continue reading →
This past week my mother’s condition with hospice has changed from palliative care to end of life. Yesterday the hospice MD had given my mother a 2 to 3 week life expectancy, changed her pain meds to morphine, and my … Continue reading →
Some upcoming dates to know about… Sunday, February 16, 2020 we will have a breakfast potluck before our gathering. Sunday, February 23, 2020 I will be in Toledo, Ohio. J.P. has graciously agreed to step in that morning at the … Continue reading →
