Jonathan, saxophone
Jerry, trumpet
Ollie, saxophone
Marlon, bass
Mark & David, trumpet
Stan, keys
Thursday, June 10, 2010
You never know who all may show up for a worship set. But recently when the worshipers assembled and there were three trumpets and two saxophones, along with bass and keyboard, you can be sure that the sounds of worship were heard well! What an enjoyable, dynamic evening of worship to the Lord Jesus we experienced together!
Check out our worship schedule and come and join us when you can. Whether you play an instrument or sing, or just want to be with other worshipers who do, you are always welcome!
Well, not exactly…
But nine years ago today, on June 15, 2001, a handful of people gathered for an evening of worshiping Jesus at a little white church on Macland Road located just over a mile from where we are now on Gus Robinson Road. We had our name, The Cross Worship Ministry. We had a desire for many years that had now been given an open door of opportunity, a place in which we could physically begin. It was the conception of a new thing that God had been preparing us for throughout our lives up to that appointed time. We recall all the way back to our wedding ceremony in 1979 how we wanted our family and friends to join us in worshiping Jesus at the ceremony. We remember our cross shaped wedding cake that a family friend said she knew she was to bake for us and, using our fall wedding color scheme of orange, yellow, red and brown, we now realize the significance of how that wedding cake was a prophetic picture of what was to come! These couple of memories are now very foundational to us as we see how the Lord has been preparing us all along to be right where we are today – gatekeepers at a house of worship and prayer in Powder Springs, Georgia! We recall these things and much more and give thanks to God for His faithfulness to us throughout our lives. We call to remembrance and give thanks, praising God, just like King David instructed the Levites to do in I Chronicles 16 as continuous worship was to take place before the ark of the Lord.
So, join with us today in remembering, thanking, and praising the Lord God Almighty for what He has begun here. It may have begun with a dream and a desire in Mark’s heart about 24 years ago, but today it is a reality – a beautiful “house on a lake” property where worshipers can join together in precious unity, experiencing a safe place in which there is His freedom, His peace, and His grace!
(Reflections from Linda)
Saturday could not have been a more perfect day in which to debut the new Truck ministry which is now ready-to-roll into our communities! With nine worship teams singing and playing heartfelt worship songs to the Lord Jesus as a crowd of approximately 150 came and went throughout the day, this was a very happening place at our house on a lake! The fellowship of the believers was warm and enjoyable, the Maggiano’s catered meal was delicious, the fishing was relaxing and yes, fish were caught and returned to the lake, the canoe didn’t topple once, and a few tried the games. The partly cloudy day was a picture perfect day! Browse our photos to see for yourself! (pictures posted below)
What the worshipers are saying about the new vehicle: “Impressed with the worship truck…Such a great tool for outdoor evangelism.” “Never seen anything like this before!” “Amazing!” “WOW!” “Just drive up, set up in half an hour and you’re ready to go!” “It wouldn’t surprise me if you get so many calls to use this that you will need a second one!” Used a “laptop with all the chord charts on it to display on everybody’s monitors. Re-key a song in a second with the up down arrow keys. Switch charts with a foot switch. Amazing!” Regarding the sound, “Beautiful blend!” “High quality!” “The sound is incredible!”
If you couldn’t make it out to the Open House this past Saturday, then you are welcome to come by The Cross anytime to see this custom designed truck with your own eyes, behind the worship house.
You are invited to join us for our Open House at The Cross Worship Ministry this Saturday, May 22, 11am – 8pm (rain or shine) where we will be debuting and dedicating our new Worship Truck. Beginning at 11am worship teams will be singing, playing, praying and honoring the Word, using the new truck stage and its ready-to-roll, custom designed set-up! We want to share with you what the Lord is doing here and hope that you will take some time to come and see for yourself.
Truck Worship Team Schedule & Dedication Ceremony
11:00 Brian Ross & Team
12:00 Mark Coker & Team
1:00 Thom Holmes & Team
2:00 Silas Boyd & Team
3:00 Ray Ruffner & Team
3:45 Blair Rockefeller & Team
4:30 Dennis Baird & Team
5:30 Roger Brainard & Team
6:30 DEDICATION CEREMONY
7:00 Mickey Adams & Team
Open House Activities
Catering by Chef Eric Mulville of Maggiano’s Buckhead
This event is designed as an informal way to introduce The Cross Worship Ministry to others and to create an opportunity for unity within the body of Christ. Along with worshiping Jesus, activities include horseshoes, bean bag toss, fishing, canoeing and plenty of fellowship! A special catered meal by Chef Eric Mulville of Maggiano’s Buckhead will be served throughout the day. Your donation will help cover expenses.
- Please remember to sign our guest book when you come
- If you like, bring your own lawn chair and a fishing pole
A Special Thanks
For all the many supporters of this worship ministry who faithfully commit to their worship time, for those who financially help support or who have donated equipment or other items, for those who spend time beyond their scheduled worship to work on the property, the Worship Truck or any other aspect of this ministry, and for our Board Members and their wives – Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! A very special Thank You to Eric Mulville of Maggiano’s Buckhead for catering Saturday’s meal!
September 1995 – “The Cross Worship Ministry” logo was designed.
July 2000 – The Cross Worship Ministry (TCWM) was incorporated.
June 15, 2001 – TCWM begins with our first evening of worship.
January 2002 – TCWM begins three 2-hour worship segments each Friday from 6pm-midnight
January 2003 – 2 new worship segments begin on Thursdays
January 6, 2005 – Closing on the “house on the lake” property! Three dreams had confirmed this specific property.
June 18, 2005 – Our first Open House on the property
February 2006 – We began moving the kitchen downstairs to make room for TCWM Music, the recording studio
On June 13th, 2009, The Cross Worship Ministry held our second Open House. We’re excited to do another one in the future, but for now, check out our slideshow from this year! God Bless!
We’re very excited here at TCWM about our new web projects so please excuse our “mess” as we renovate and, please, check back for updates soon!
