Home for Christmas

From the 107 kids we have seen inside detention centers in November thus far, the prayer concern most requested by a landslide is Pray I can be home for Christmas. No matter what kind of home these kids come from, there is just something magical about being surrounded by things familiar for the holidays. The heartbreaking truth, however, is that many of them will spend Christmas right where they are—behind the razor wire. Some because the crimes they committed have cost them years of their lives; others because they are waiting for their day in court. Some will be lucky enough to have their families visit; others are so far away from their families that a visit is not possible. Some have children of their own whose first Christmas they will miss; others have mothers or grandparents who are ill and worry that this Christmas will be their last. Wherever they fall in the grand scheme of things, they have one thing in common—they want to be home.

We can’t guarantee that they will be home, but we can help make the holidays a little brighter for the ones who are still locked up. Last year God provided for Crosswalk to share Christmas gifts and parties with 194 kids in detention facilities. Doors are open for us to do the same this year, but WE NEED YOUR HELP. We are currently looking at a projected $4,500+ budget shortfall for the last quarter of 2011. Clearly times are hard, but if everybody who gets this newsletter gives just $20, that shortfall is remedied and Christmas in the facilities goes on as planned.

Without your partnership, this work does not get done. Will you help bring the joy of Jesus to a child who can’t be home for Christmas?

 

 

Get Your Gezzo's and Help Crosswalk at the Same Time!

January 13-20 Crosswalk's board member Brian Strickland will be the "celebrity chef" for Gezzo's on Jonesboro Road. 10% of all proceeds from that 8-day time period will be donated to Crosswalk. Please patronize Gezzo's during that time and encourage friends and family to do so as well. We will be taking orders and running a pick-up service to your business if you and your co-workers would like to order and have us bring lunch to you. Contact Gina Moore at 404-386-2105 for more details.

H Magazine is also featuring an article on Brian and his Gezzo's adventure. Read about it online. Click on the "View Excerpts from Our Current Issue of H" image and you'll find Brian's article on pages 55-56.

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Unschooled and Ordinary: For There Are Three that Testify

01.10.12

DIG: Proverbs 16:18

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Unschooled and Ordinary: Now That Is Remarkable!

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DIG: Proverbs 16:15

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Unschooled and Ordinary: There Is No Fear in Love

12.20.11

DIG: Proverbs 16:14

12.19.11

Unschooled and Ordinary: Love One Another

12.13.11

DIG: Proverbs 16:12

12.05.11

Unschooled and Ordinary: Is He the One or Do We Seek Another?

12.06.11

DIG: Proverbs 16:11

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Unschooled and Ordinary: Actions, Truth

11.22.11

DIG: Proverbs 16:5

11.21.11

Unschooled and Ordinary: I Who Speak to You Am He

11.15.11

DIG: Proverbs 16:1

11.14.11

Unschooled and Ordinary: First Light

11.08.11

DIG: Proverbs 15:32

11.07.11

Unschooled and Ordinary: For the Greater Good

11.01.11

DIG: Proverbs 15:31

 

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“I just thought I should let you know that it means a lot to me that you would take time out to come perform for us. Little do you know, but today you gave me hope for my future. I don’t think I have ever really had hope for my life….There’s a lot in my life that I wish I could go back and change, but I can’t. I’ve always thought nobody has ever cared about me. I don’t even think God can love me….I hope to hear from you guys soon.

—Bartholomew, Kewanee, IL

I am writing this letter before you guys even start the second concert at IYC Kewanee. I feel like since I came to God, I don’t have to have all the answers like I once thought. I have been struggling with problems for a long time, and I am still trying to understand myself better. Is there any advice you can give me?

—Dan, Kewanee, IL

Your skits helped me understand more about God and what he does for everyone. I’m one of those people that only want him whenever, not all the time. I realize now that it is not good to just pretty much use God for my own selfish reasons. You all helped me realize that. I’d like to say THANK YOU ALL!

Robert, Lawson, MO

All you guys did an amazing job. It was actually the first time someone really grabbed my attention. The reason I’m writing is I never had a real letter. My mom sends me money every once in a while, but I never had a real letter.

—Darrius, Kewanee, IL

All I know is today, July 2, 2011, you set me free for the whole time you were here. I wish you could stay and play for us every weekend. I’ve been to so many concerts, but this one here today was really meaningful.

—Tyler, Kewanee, IL

I want to tell all of you thank you so much for helping me out when I was struggling…..I’ve tried to commit suicide 8 times, but it seems that when I feel depressed and self-harming thoughts, Crosswalk Ministries seems to lift me up. You all are truly blessed people, and I will never forget that I am worth fighting for.

—Peter, Amarillo, TX (Peter was at our WAR ZONE concert at this facility last year when we did a song called “Worth Fighting For.” He requested it again this year at the end of our concert. The lyrics for that song were written by a young lady in a facility where Bill does a lyric-writing class in Houston.)

In the skits you played, I could really see how much that was almost just like my life in so many ways. To me, I am the Deceiver. I corrupt people’s minds and choices and get mad at them for not doing what I want……I do not know whether to follow God or not. Yes, I believe in Him, but how do I follow someone I cannot see?

—Xavier, Kewanee, IL

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