Category Archives: church planting

Bursting Out

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Elisabeth Moody

I didn’t realize how sleep deprived I was until I tried to have an actual conversation with another adult this week. A friend asked when my baby was born, and my mind was blank! All I could think of was … Continue reading →

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Checking In with Church

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

We often mention Crossroad Baptist Church when meeting others for the first time. Why? Because, upon discovering Stephen is a Hoosier and I’m a Hillbilly, they ask, “So what brought you to Phoenix?” Then we tell them about Crossroad. Our … Continue reading →

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October Scenes

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Elisabeth Moody

As the only baby in the church nursery, Silas has all the toys and books to himself. However, a friend of ours had her baby this week, and another friend is due this month, so Silas won’t be alone for … Continue reading →

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House Church

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Elisabeth Moody

This past week we converted our front room into a chapel for Crossroad Baptist’s Missions & Me conference Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights. Dr. Bud Steadman, director of Baptist World Mission, was the guest speaker for the week. We also … Continue reading →

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San Diego

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Elisabeth Moody

You know those vacations that are so tiring you feel like you need a vacation from vacation? That was so NOT how our getaway to San Diego felt.San Diego is just one of those incredible cities to visit. So many … Continue reading →

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Rev It Up!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Elisabeth Moody

Vacation Bible School is our church’s largest single outreach event of the year. Although our church has only 8 children of VBS age, we hosted a total of 91 children during last week’s VBS program! In the past I’ve helped … Continue reading →

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A Sunday for Celebrating

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Elisabeth Moody

Sunday was an incredible day packed with blessings at Crossroad. Thinking about this blog, I realize that I haven’t been updating you on our ministry at church very often. This week I’m prompted to do just that as Sunday was … Continue reading →

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Our Advocate, Jesus Christ the Righteous

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Elisabeth Moody

To think that God the Father justly should punish me for my sin, but instead, He mercifully pardons me as I am clothed in the righteous robes of the perfect Jesus. To think that Jesus Christ, God’s Son, absorbed the … Continue reading →

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One Year Later

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Elisabeth Moody

On 09-09-09 we arrived in Phoenix, Arizona to begin our “Great Western Adventure!” And what an adventure it has been. I remember how strange it felt to know we were in AZ as residents and not as visitors. I vividly … Continue reading →

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Crossroad Baptist Turns 2!

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Elisabeth Moody

Milestones are important because they mark the path of our lives, but better yet, they cause us to pause a minute to reflect on the past. Sunday we marked the 2nd anniversary of Crossroad Baptist Church. It was refreshing to … Continue reading →

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