A Resting Place at The Cross Worship Ministry

Prov 19:23 “The fear of the LORD leads to life; and he who has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.”   Do you want to rest satisfied?  Revere God.

Mark 6:31 “And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while.” (For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.)”  Our bodies need time to rest, to sleep.

Ps 46:10 “Be still, [cease striving] and know that I am God.”  Surrender ALL CONTROL to Jesus.

Ps 37:7 “Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him.  Fret not…”  Trust the Lord, look to Him alone, lest you offend Him by your fear of man and distrust of Him.

Matt 11:27-30 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”  Learn of Him.  Learn who He is, learn His ways, learn to receive from Him.  Know God.

During our time of transitioning to be gatekeepers of this ministry, the Lord reminded me of Exodus 14:14-15, (my paraphrase) “Hold your peace, remain at rest, the Lord will fight for you.  Go forward.”  I could not understand just what that was going to look like at that time.  However, today I know that I was about to learn what it truly means to be at peace and remain resting and trusting the Lord, no matter the circumstances.  I’ve learned that the battle belongs to the Lord, that it is not my battle.  I hold my peace and remain at rest while He fights the battle for me.  And, on top of that, I learned how to go forward at the same time, just like the scripture said!  Someone once said, “The greatest struggle is not to struggle.”  Learning to enter His rest no matter where I am or what I am doing or what is happening around me, has changed my life in recent years.  If you are struggling with your struggles, take it from me, wave the white flag of surrender to the Lord and tell Him you have given up trying to do His job , and let Him bring you into His rest!

(reflections from Linda)

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!

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)

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.

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!

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