FROM US TO YOU
A note from this edition's editor:
Welcome to the Christmas 2024 issue of the Crossroads Chronicles. This edition follows the traditional weekly advent topics; Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace.
- Richard Gammill.
HOW OUR HEARTS SING
Through the corridors of time, certain words carry power that transcends their simple pronunciation. "Noel" is one such word, bearing centuries of joy, anticipation, and wonder in its four simple letters.
- Pastor Andres Marrufo
HONEY IN THE ROCK:
Stephanie Marrufo’s Cookies
This holiday season, Stephanie has discovered a simple, yet festive way to celebrate. Why not join in the fun and bake a batch of these kid-friendly pumpkin cookies, featured in this issue of “Honey In the Rock”.
THE FIRST WEEK OF ADVENT:
HOPE
The two stories in this article offer a glimmer of hope, showing how a faithful God relentlessly pursues their hearts.
ZOOMERS: PASTOR HANNAH PARKER
Unconditional love is the underlying thread of this candid Zoomers interview with Hannah Parker, Co-Lead Pastor to Youth and Young Adults.
PEOPLE BEHIND THE SCENES:
Dennis Holden and Kathy Lehnerz
This issue features Kathy Lehnerz and Dennis Holden, find out about the important role each one plays here in the Crossroads Community.
THE SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT: LOVE
Through the death of two children, kidney failure, and two kidney transplants God has painted an extraordinary masterpiece of his infinite love in the lives of Gail and Clem Schmidt.
HONEY IN THE ROCK:
KATY REYES’ TAMALES
Roll up your sleeves and join in on a seasonal family tradition with the Reyes family as they share their Tamale Christmas recipe.
THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT: JOY
We invite you inside to read the stories of two Crossroads members who have experienced the deep and abiding Joy found through Jesus Christ.
THE FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT: PEACE
Here are two stories from people within our own Crossroads community who have experienced the holistic peace and well-being God promises to bring into our lives.