lithron's Journal: [Christianity] Small groups, and mens large group

Last night was the first night of the small group meetings. It was awesome. Plenty of nice people with good hearts, and I appreciate all that met us, and hopefully the rest of the meetings will be just as blessed.

Also in that vein, Band of Brothers this morning was a success. See, meeting at 6:15am on a Saturday doesn't appeal to very many people. So when Pastor Kevin asked the men of Crossroads Community Church to show up at 6:15 on a Saturday morning, we all thought he was a little bit Crazy. He even went so far as to give us reasons not to show up at all. He made it very clear that if we didn't want to show up, that we shouldn't, but that those of us who think we should show up, should show up. Its that simple. . . And boy, oh boy did the men of Crossroads show up this morning. The sanctuary seats about 700 or 800 people. It was about two thirds full, and in those two thirds it was packed with nary an empty seat between the men. I wouldn't say the men of Crossroads showed up in full force, but 'droves of men' would describe it pretty well. It was probably close to half the men that attend at Crossroads. And dang, I was impressed. It made me proud to follow a god that is capable of putting that many people in one place, for such a Crazy vision. But of course its not good enough for Pastor Kevin until we get Crazier. So it won't just be 500 men getting together to have a large group of men church session. Nope, that would be too easy. PK wants to help teach the men of Crossroads how to 'Carry the Vision, Complete the Mission' and how to be 'Protectors, Gatecrashers, Providers'. Once a month we'll meet, and PK's goal is to lead the men of Crossroads so that we're meeting the goals of God. Not just as observers but as participants through prayer and possibly action (side note: almost the opposite of Peter taking up a sword for Jesus, but refusing to pray).