Adventures: Last Days

Much of what has made Newport home for us the last three years has been the friendships we've developed at CrossPoint Church.

Our young adults group, Nexus, met for the last few times for dinner parties and open questions about faith nights.

Left to right, Tim, Ginger, Stephen, Seth, Nicki, Ted, enjoying our newly finished apartment.

Tammy is a wonderful cook, mostly with southern food! She made pot roast, baked macoroni and cheese, green beans and potatoes, and stuffed peppers. Keenan, Kevin and KJ ready to eat.

Our last night in Newport we attend the Good Friday service. Incredible solos, videos, and choir worship for all to join-

A moving skit- Jesus walked up the aisles while surprise actors in the congregation stood up and mocked him. Between a curtain, Jesus was whipped and crucified while a teen spray-painted sins of the world. But at last, the curtain was torn, and the cross stood empty, taking away all the sins.

 CrossPoint announced their own big news: they are in the process of purchasing and redesigning a new property for renovation. The congregation has quadrupled in size since they purchased their current building five years ago, so the new church will be large enough for continued growth, space for new programs, activities and outreaches. We are so excited for them and pray that CrossPoint is a true place of seeking God on the island. Thanks for being a central part of our lives here.

More photos of our last months in Newport in my facebook album.