JANUARY 24TH – PUTTING OUT THE FUSE men’s event

On Saturday, January 24, 2009, from noon-2pm, The Crossing Men’s Ministry is hosting a fellowship event and free luncheon featuring the nationally acclaimed professional comedian and speaker, Jerry Miner. 

 

Jerry has appeared on over 20 national TV programs from Comedy Central and Arts & Entertainment to ESPN, HBO, NBC and FOX. As a successful comedy writer, Jerry has worked with other well-known comics such as Jay Leno, Ellen DeGeneres, Anthony Clark, Kevin Pollack, Bill Cosby and Rich Hall.

 

In this featured event, Jerry discusses his struggles with anger as a Christian man, husband and father.  The theme of his talk is Proverbs 29:11 “A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.”  Jerry offers an honest, self deprecating look at anger and the ongoing struggle for many men from all walks of life.

 

Food for the luncheon will be provided by Buffalo Wild Wings, Marcos Pizza and more!

 

Please join us for fellowship, free food, laughs and a deeper understanding of stuff men need as they strive to become better men, husbands and fathers! WE NEED TO GET A HEADCOUNT, so reply to Jamel at  J.RAMZI@HOTMAIL.COM or SIGN UP AT THE NEXT STEPS TABLE ON SUNDAY so we know how much food to get.

Men Helping the Homeless THIS SATURDAY

Men of The Crossing, this month we have a great serving opportunity to participate with the Calvary Downtown Outreach.  Every 3^rd Saturday of the month The Crossing is a sponsor of the program.  This is an excellent serving opportunity to help our valley community by participating at the outreach.  It also is an occasion where we can fellowship with the men of our Church and build those key Christ centered relationships we as men need in our lives.

 

We are planning on meeting at The Crossing at 8:15AM.  Transportation will be provided.  We expect to return to The Crossing at approximately 2:30PM.

 

If you want to drive on your own, here’s directions: 

Take I-15 North To Lake Mead East.  Turn right off of Lake Mead exit and go to stoplight at 5^th Street.  Turn left and go about 2 blocks to McGovern Street.  Turn right and go 2 blocks to Christina.  Turn right and go about ½ block to AFE parking lot.  Park anywhere in the parking lot then go through the gate to serve.

 

Please contact Scott Whaley at swhaley@thecrossingonline.com to confirm your participation.  If you have any questions, please contact Dennis Hale at dennis.hale@cort.com or on his mobile phone at 630.854.9911.

 

“They desired only that we should remember the poor, the very thing which I also was eager to do”.

The Apostle Paul (Gal. 2:9-10)

 

We look forward to your participation!

Becoming a biblical man in 2009

Ready to take a good, hard look at your life? Check out this practical message from Pastor Mark Driscoll describing how a  biblical man practically organizes life, casts vision, and plans wisely for the future. After you listen to it, check back here and enter your comments below. What did you agree with – disagree with?

Severance

There are moments in life occasionally when you’re struck with an urgency to remember the situation you’re in. To memorize every detail, every subtle nuance of that moment. One of these came to me a few years ago…click here for the whole article

Photos from the Retreat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out these photos from the Men’s Retreat. While you are at it, please take a quick second to fill out this simple survey to help us keep the retreat awesome!

Mark Moore Online

This year’s retreat speaker, Mark Moore was a homerun! If you missed the retreat – no worries. Check out this link to Mark Moore’s website. This website is a great resource to obtain college-level teaching from a gifted communicator. Be sure to share your higher learning experiences in the “comments” area at the bottom of this post.

Is God Green?

This weekend, I found myself washing off a paper plate at a friend’s house so i could throw it away! These friend’s of mine are part of neighborhood recycling program – paper and plastic go in one bin, metal in another and food scraps in a third. I don’t know if the plate really had to be washed before we threw it away, but my friend told me i had to. He may have just been messing with me…but, these days, you never know.

I have a hard time figuring out the role Christian’s are supposed to play in ecology and conservation. Are you as confused by the whole thing as I am? Click here to read an essay from Mars Hill Church regarding this topic. Then return here and click on the “leave a comment” section under this post and let me know what you think.

Events update

While you’re browsing around, don’t forget to click on the EVENTS button in the column to the right to see about the events and activities that are happening for men.

Welcome to THE PURSUIT BLOG – what now?

In this column you’ll see random guy stuff. If you’d like to comment, just click on “comment” beneath the article or entry and write a note. Then check back and see if someone commented on your comment. Then comment on their comment of your comment…you get the idea.

In the sidebar to the right you’ll find links labed DEEPER LIFE. These are links to tools that will help you in your spiritual walk. Just click on the links for more helps in the areas of Bible study, prayer, purity and other topics.

The Dangers of Social Justice

This is an interesting article on the complex issues and possible damages done when we pursue mercy at the expense of justice. click here for the article

After you read the article, come back to this page and enter your comments on this post.