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New Site

2009-10-17T22:52:00.000-07:00

We moved to fcbccrossroads.weebly.com. You should be redirected there momentarily...

P Party!

2009-07-14T17:11:00.001-07:00

Here are some pictures from the mega-awesome P Party that you should've gone to!

These were the only "incoming young adults" that showed up...Stuart is too young even! It's cool, your presence was accepted and appreciated.

The few that came in costume. Not pictured: Emily as Pooh bear, Ben as Paul Bunyan, Daniel as Prototypical Studmuffin, Andy as Photographer, Derek as Programmer (Please...), and Wayne as Paramedic (Extreme Please...)

Group shot! Hope you can make it next year!

A Call To Arms

2009-05-26T10:50:00.001-07:00

Friends,

Young Adult Ministries requests your participation in helping with two food booths at the FCBC Family Fair this Saturday, May 30th. Currently, we've only got a couple people signed up, which is jawesome, but we need a lot more. As much as Daniel Spickard (who has the body of a greek god) would love to cut that chicken all day like it owes him money, he will need to take breaks to marvel at himself in a mirror. Please, we need your help. He tends to marvel often.

Your Response Is Appreciated

2009-03-06T14:02:00.000-08:00

Crossroadies,

How many of you would be interested in purchasing a shirt, if hypothetically, we made one? Cost would run the around ~$15. It'll most likely have elephant print incorporated cuz I'm hypebeast like that. Feel free to comment on this post, or email the gmail.

This Saturday, Feb. 28th!!!!!!

2009-02-24T11:30:00.001-08:00

It's the much anticipated distinguished talk from the one, the only, Gregory Lue!!

Where: Upstairs Hall of Truth, FCBCLA

When: 7:30 pm

Why: Because look at this guy...he's so dashing!

A Recap: Crossroads 1st Annual S.A.D. Dinner and a Movie

2009-02-16T15:26:00.000-08:00

Saturday, Feb. 14th 2009

2:45 pm
Me: "Hey Paul, are you at church yet?"
Paul: "No, I was just about to leave the house."
Me: "Ok, cool, me too, I'm just waiting on Larissa."

3:15 pm
Me: "Hey Paul, when you get to church can you preheat the oven for 325 and then stick the prime rib in? I'm going to be a little late."
Paul: "Ok"

3:30 pm
I arrive at the Praise Center to find it's all locked up. Good thing Auntie Kitty has all the keys in the world. Also, Paul arrives 5 minutes after I do. hahhaha.

3:40 pm
Oven is first turned on to preheat

4:00 pm
Prime rib goes into the oven. It's supposed to take 3 hours to bake + 15 minutes outside to cook on it's own + the time it takes to carve a prime rib. The night is supposed to start at 6:30 pm. You do the math.

4:15 pm
Time to set up A/V for the movie. Visual is up and running easily enough. Audio is another problem. "There's no obvious ON button for this thing!" Good thing Nick Tong is available to swing by and set it up. Prime rib: On it's way, Visual: Done, Audio: Almost there

4:45 pm
Chairs and tables are set up, but we need decorations. This is due to the lack of a real female presence on the party planning committee and the fact that we're only really expecting other Crossroads leaders and friends who wouldn't care whether or not they ate on a frilly, heartshaped placemat. But whatever...to CVS! I need to get drinks anyway.

5:15 pm
CVS is a lifesaver. Valentine's themed placemats? Check. Heart Garlands? Check. Wall-E Children's Valentine Cards? Check. Manzanita Sol? Oh heck yes.

5:20 pm
Me: "Hey Eugene, we have all the necessary utensils right? Forks, knives, plates, cups?"
Eugene: "uhhh, yes."
Me: "K thnx bai."

5:40 pm
"Hi, can I get a Mocha Joe, and an order of value fries?" M'Lady wants caffeine and I want starch.

6:15 pm
A/V is up and running thanks to Nick...Tables are set with decorations...Paul's photo backdrop is almost done...Prime rib is on it's way. Things seem to be in order. Time to change out of my civilian clothes and into formal wear.

6:30 pm
The first guests start to roll in. I pull the Prime Rib out to set. Total bake time...2 hours 30 minutes. Should be ok right? Estimated time behind...15 minutes

6:45 pm
I start to cut the meat. With a dull knife. And without a meat fork. Oh heck. It's looking pretty raw in the middle. We're going to have to nuke it in the microwave...except the microwave isn't plugged in. Ok, we'll broil it. Estimated time behind...30 minutes. "Hey Jeremy, there's 30 people outside. There aren't enough tables." Whaaaaat, how come nobody ever RSVP's! Gotta set up more tables, and now portion all the food to feed everybody. Estimated time behind...45 minutes.

7:00 pm
Plates: Check Forks: Check Knives: Che...Eugene you lied to me! Now comes a mad dash to the other side to find knives and to get more drinks from the Crossroads Cabinet. Estimated time behind...45 minutes and counting.

7:15 pm
Drinks have been found, but knives are no where to be found. "Auntie Kitty, do you have any plastic knives?" I honestly don't know where she got them, but she managed to find just enough plastic knives for our group. Auntie Kitty = Clutch.

7:30 pm
Food is properly portioned and finally set out for everybody with the proper utensils. The movie will start at 8 pm, the pies are being cut for dessert, and the photobooth is set up. Everything should be smooth from here. Actual time behind: 1 hour

What did I learn? I'm not set out for the catering business, but everyone in the kitchen was. I've made a list of everything we needed so that next time it runs smoothly. This post also acts as a reminder of what I was missing. Whatever number I get for people that RSVP. Double it. I was about to make everybody that didn't RSVP go to McDonald's and take advantage of the "2 Big Macs for $3.50" deal. Good thing Unk Chris was there to remind me that it's always better to have more people show up than nobody show up. The night could have ended disastrously had it not been for all the last minute help. Thank you all. And thanks for everybody that made it out, RSVP or not. I hope you had a good time, enjoyed the food, the movie, and the fellowship. Our next meeting is Feb. 28th. Be there, no RSVP needed :)

S.A.D. Dinner and a Movie is this Saturday!

2009-02-13T12:25:00.000-08:00

To those of you who signed up for food, gracias. I'll see you there. To those of you who are still on the fence about coming, but aren't sure or don't wanna fork over the $5 for primo rib, come anyway! Enjoy the movie in the loving company of fellow Crossroaders. I'll see you there!

S.A.D. Dinner & Movie This Saturday!

2009-02-10T14:14:00.000-08:00

- Dress is semi-formal (optional).
- Prime rib dinner cooked by Frank Tran.
- Featuring photo and valentine-making areas.

Crossroads Small Groups

2009-02-01T23:47:00.000-08:00

I don't have Greg's or Jeremy's way with words. I like to keep it simple and sweet...
so you can download a list of the small groups HERE.

Here's a preview of the small groups:

Girls Group
When: 1-2 times a month
Location: Noelle’s House
Contact: Noelle
Simply Serving
When: TBD
Locations: Around the Los Angeles area
Contact: Greg
The Living Word
When: 2 times a month
Location: Jeremy's House
Contact: Eugene, Jeremy, or Paul
Young Adult Discipleship/Mentorship Program
When: Varies
Location: Varies
Contact: Daniel S.
Stewardship and Personal Finances Workshop
When: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 7:30pm
Location: TBD
Contact: Daniel S.

Crossroads does Valentine's Day!

2009-01-27T17:17:00.001-08:00

So, if you haven't seen from the calendar of events on the right column of this blog, Crossroads will be hosting an event for Valentine's Day. I originally wanted to throw a prom-like dance, but corporate wouldn't allow it, so we've tweaked it to be a dinner and movie! The S.A.D. is for Single Awareness Day as this event is not limited to couples. It's actually aimed at all you single young adults that roam the corridors of FCBC.
A prime rib dinner prepared by culinary genius Frank Tran will be served promptly at 6:30 pm by the Praise Center (formerly known as the Old Sanctuary) and be followed by a movie indoors. Along with the film, we'll have a photo area for you to take pictures. We'll also have supplies available for you to make your own Valentine's Day "mailbox" a la 2nd Grade as well as those elementary school Valentines for you to fill out and put into other people's mailboxes. Dress code is semi-formal, but you can be as dapper as you feel like.
An official flyer will be up soon, and tickets ($5 each) will go on sale this Sunday, Feb. 1st in limited supply. So mark your calendars, invite a friend, and come to the Crossroads S.A.D. Movie and Dinner!

India 2k9 anyone?

2009-01-27T07:50:00.000-08:00

From Pastor Chris:

This Sunday, Feb 1, there will be a Sunday Sunday School assembly where we will have Al Wilson, our designated team leader from E3Partners for our upcoming missions trip to India come to present information regarding the trip. I hope you will come with an open mind and open heart to seek God's leading as to whether or not this might be a good opportunity for you to take a step of faith and seek to build God's kingdom in a concrete way. This is a unique opportunity that will put you in the front lines of sharing the gospel with those who may have never heard the story of Jesus before. There will also be an opportunity to have lunch with Al and ask more questions after Worship@11. If you would like to participate in the lunch, please email Pastor Chris (cbmsn1@earthlink.net) and/or Donald Yuan (donuwon@gmail.com). Even if you do not go on the trip, this will be a chance to hear how missions work can be done and how you can pray for/support those who will be going!

I don't know that I'll be able to make it to this trip since I've decided to go down the ever so bumpy road of graduate school, but all (three) of you reading this should definitely check out the meeting. I think a lot of us have a very skewed view of India and it might be good to go to this info session, or even the lunch and talk to Al to break any misconceptions you might have.

~Jeremy

Crossroads 2k9

2009-01-07T09:18:00.000-08:00

Captain Spickard, Eugene, and Greg need to write in this more. All the posts are by moi. You guys also need to email us at fcbccrossroads@gmail.com. I don't have that email pushed to my phone for nothing! In any case, Crossroads is meeting this Saturday, Jan. 10, in the Hall of Truth upstairs. I stress being on time because if you're not, there's a large chance all the lights will be off in the building with us all dispersed hiding from you.
I've also been given the opportunity (forced) to share with you all about my life and it's intricacies. I can't tell you yet what I'm going to divulge since I haven't thought deeply about it yet, but it's going to be good. Hopefully I destro and conquer this cold by then.
I look forward to seeing all your familiar faces, and hopefully some unfamiliar faces, on Saturday. As always, bring a friend. I bereave that we've molded and contoured Crossroads to be pretty inviting. I'll see you there!

Turkey Bowl A Success!

2008-12-02T13:12:00.000-08:00

From what I hear, nobody got seriously hurt or shouted any prolonged expletives, so I count that a success. Thanks to everybody that came out in a somewhat timely fashion to make Turkey Bowl 2008 possible. Onto future events!
This Saturday (Dec. 6th) is the ThanksChristmas Progressive Dinner hosted by Captain Simeon. The night starts at 5 pm at 1609 S. 4th St, #B, Alhambra, CA and moves onto 346 Peach St., Monterey Park, CA before ending around 9:45 pm at 930 Hillvale Dr., Monterey Park, CA. I think there's a cover, like $5, so be prepared with those Lincoln's. In addition to food, there's gonna be a time of sharing in small groups, of which Paul "Don't Toy With Me" Yuen and I will be leaders. So come out this weekend and bring a friend. I look forward to seeing you both there.
Then! Saturday Dec. 13th will be our final Crossroads meeting of the 2008 year. How exciting! Gregory Jasper Lue has a great game planned out so again, bring yourself and a friend. We need all the bodies, I mean hands we can get. It's going to be intennnnnseeeee. (Hint: think Bloodsport I)

BBQzor ftw!

2008-11-17T08:20:00.000-08:00

Crossroads' first (annual?...quarterly...bi-monthly?) BBQ at Ben and Noelle's place was a success. The carne was delicious and I heard the chicken was tasty. Thank you to all who came by, if even for a little while. Your presence was much appreciated. And to the lucky person who got the personal mini fan from the Hulk pinata...you're welcome. Next event is next Thursday. Crossroads will be present at the annual Turkey Bowl. Details below. Hope to see you there!

Turkey Bowl
Host: College x YA x Old Timers Collab
Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008
Time: 8 am - 12 am
Location: Huntington Middle School, 1700 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA

Location subject to change. You know, in case the fields are already taken...time waits for no man!

Crossroads Blog? Word, G

2008-10-20T13:25:00.000-07:00

Crossroads officially kicked off Saturday, Oct. 18th. To recap: Dan the Man had a very well written introduction. I sat down and spat out the jumble of thoughts that came to my mind. The group then bounced around outreach ideas and we now have a very ambitious schedule, at least for the remainder of 2008. This blog will be updated more to let you guys know of future meetings and events. Hopefully there will also be pictures up from said events. For those of you that didn't show up to our first meeting (High school class of '04...The 30-something crew) our next meeting is Nov. 1 and I fully expect to see everyone there.