15 Dec Student Appreciation Day
The end of a semester is a time of relief, celebration, and at times, sadness. Serving at Crosspoint Church is a privilege, especially serving alongside our college students who are eager to serve in whatever capacity they are asked with a joyful heart. Because Crosspoint is blessed to have such wonderful students as a part of the congregation, we wanted to encourage them in the midst of their exam week. Two Sundays ago, December 6th, several Connecting Point Groups (CP Groups) came together to provide a dinner and exam care package for the students. I was reminded of how heavily Crosspoint relies on these college students help as it took several CP Groups came together to put this event on.
(Two of our college girls – Sammi and Lauren)
With students closing out their semester and with the preparation of final exams Student Appreciation Day was a great time of fellowship and encouragement, especially for those who will be graduating in December. Earlier that morning Crosspoint recognized 6 graduating seniors and 9 students who will be spending their Christmas breaks serving in overseas missions. As each senior was recognized that Sunday morning, I was reminded of a short poem that John Piper quotes in his book Don?t Waste Your Life, a gift we gave to each graduating senior. The poem states – ?Only one life, / ?Twill soon be past;/only what?s done/ for Christ will last?.
(Students waiting in line to get food)
As I reflected on this seemingly simple poem I was led to rejoice in the work that God has done in each of these senior?s lives. Each of these seniors will leave Clemson having done work that will leave an eternal impact. I pray that as they continue in their walks with the Lord that they will have an eternal perspective that seeks to glorify and honor Christ in all that they do.
(Students eating a delicious meal in the sanctuary)
Merry Christmas! To all of our college students – THANK YOU for all of your service to Crosspoint Church. We love you and we are so very grateful for you!
(Some of our college girls with one of our kind CP Group ladies who helped to make a delicious meal)