June 2008

Michael Williams and his youth group from the Northside Church of Christ in Temple hold the record for return trips to Cross Roads.  They've been coming for about seven (7) years straight, so,  they remember when the Dining Hall was an open air pavilion and all we had to cook on was a little BBQ pit and a plug in griddle!

A few weeks ago Michael e-mailed me and asked if his youth could come out just for a workday.  I said OF COURSE!!!!  They arrived about 9am last Monday, June 9th, and proceeded to tear down the rickety old platform on the Obstacle Course, trimmed tree limbs and brush, weed eated around the three new low element team building stations, installed a "jump off platform" for the Nitro Crossing, repaired the Over n' Unders, the Blind Man's Maze, assembled new candle lanterns, cleaned and put new wicks in the Oil Lanterns and more!!!!  They were an incredible blessing in helping us prepare for the Fall !!!!  The camp has never looked better.... SO, THANK YOU NORTHSIDE!!!!!!!

The 2009 Retreat Season begins in August.  Cross Roads will be operating almost every weekend through May.  If you have a couple of hours available on ANY weekend to help Carol with her "Ministry of Meals".  PLEASE call her at 979-567-9782 (Home) 979-567-7974 (office) or e-mail her at M.O.M@crossroadsretreat.org and make her day!

Keep using  those Albertson's Community Partner  and Kroger Share Cards! They work!  Contact us if  you need one to use or share with a friend.

Three new team building elements have been installed by Adventure Experiences, Inc.  and are ready for fun!!!!  A Nitro Crossing Rope Swing, a Burma Bridge & a 1st class Hole 'in One.