30 Day True Woman Makeover

Thank you to all the women who came to our first Women's Link event. It was such a pleasure to see all your faces bright and early this morning.

Technical difficulties notwithstanding, it seemed like we were all challenged by something Nancy Leigh DeMoss shared. I know I'm still processing her teachings on Esther about the things of earth that we can see versus the unseen things of God's kingdom. I, for one, tend to dwell too much on what's right in front of me. I think we heard her quote John Piper saying, “In every situation, God is always doing a thousand different things that you cannot see and you do not know" in both of the messages we heard this morning (or at least it applied to both quite well). Hmmm... is God trying to say something there?

I'm also looking forward to getting the "makeover" emails for the next 30 days. I feel like I could use the ongoing challenge/encouragement to live differently in light of what I've learned -- to live according to God's plan and design for me as a woman. If you are interested in doing the same, whether you were with us this morning or not, you can sign up for the makeover at the True Woman website, under "Join the Movement" (or click one of the links I've provided here).

In all of this and in all of us, may God be glorified!

Getting Ready

Our first Women's Link event is coming up on Saturday and we are so excited. The opportunity to learn and be challenged as women of God by someone like Nancy Leigh DeMoss will be such a blessing. But perhaps at this point you're wondering what to expect. What is True Woman '08 about?

Whether you'll be joining us this Saturday or not, I'd encourage you to take a look at the entries on the True Woman '08 blog from the past 40 days (starting with Day 40 on 8/30/08). Each of the entries is a mini study from the Bible on what it means to be a woman according to God's design. Check out one or two, or even more as time permits. And if you learn something there that you'd like to share with the women of CrossTown, feel free to put your thoughts in the comments beneath this post.

God bless your week! We are praying for you and for what God will bring before us through the True Woman '08 conference in the next several days.

October GEMS gathering

Our very own Lara Krupicka will be the speaker at this month's GEMS meeting in Naperville.

Lara will be speaking on the topic, "Filling Your Heart's Treasury" at the gathering , which begins at 9 a.m. Oct. 17 at Grace Pointe Church in Naperville.

She’ll be sharing about the benefits that come from inviting God to write His Word on our hearts, along with tips for making Scripture memory a part of our everyday lives.

And whether you’re great at memorizing or can’t even remember what you had for lunch today, you’ll be encouraged to grow your love for God’s Word.

If you want to attend, you need to register your children for the Nuggets program by this Friday, Oct. 3. E-mail Women's Link for the registration form and more info.

GEMS is a nondenominational group that meets the third Friday of every month with topics on parenting and spiritual growth.

Monthly registration cost:
1 child @ $5
1 mom @ $3
2 children @ $10
+ 1mom = $13
3 or more children @$15 + 1 mom @$3 = $18

Bring a friend!

We are so excited about the positive response we are getting to the TrueWoman08 video feed on Oct. 11.

Please make sure you are inviting your friends!! Anyone who does not regularly attend CrossTown can attend for only $10.

If you know already you are planning to come, please go ahead and e-mail us or respond to the evite. If you aren't sure, you can still sign up at church on Sunday, Oct. 5.

We are looking forward to a great event, as well as a relaxing time of fellowship!