Sunday Night Reflections
OK, I can't believe it but this is the last Sunday Night Reflection of 07! Really cannot get over how quickly this year has passed by and all that has happened in it. I have been "reflecting" on the whole year and the incredible things that God has allowed to happen not just in our lives but in many others as well. Today was a great way to wrap 07! The Elmwood Band was rockin it today and everybody was jacked up so it...
Christmas Recap
Wow it has been a great Christmas for the Cockrell clan! We went Monday to the Christmas Eve service at Crosspoint (6:00) which was great, love to see hundreds of candles lit. We had a great time going to bed and then waking up on Christmas morning. It is amazing as every parent knows the unique difference between each child. How can three be soooo totally different when they come from the same gene pool?! I love it though...
Sunday Night Reflections
Okay everybody who calls Elmwood home (and those thinking about it!) I know you are wondering just how many was here today – are you ready? 506! That is right! I can't believe the turnout we had today. It was a HUGE win for so many of you who inVITED friends, family, neighbors, co-workers… I was excited and proud of everybody today for so many reasons let me just name a few - MakeOver team was off – the...
Last Men’s Fraternity for the Year
Just got through with our last Men's Fraternity for the year and what a great morning it was. I have to admit that when I go to bed on Tue nights before a MF I have a tendency to groan a little, I lose that extra 30 minutes of sleep and when I hear the alarm I internally groan a little BUT after I am there and hanging out with a group of guys to talk about deep issues that us guys never get around to thinking or talking about I...
We Did It!
I love the people of BUFFALO – you guys rock and you are stinkin tough! We had 175 people show up in the middle of a SNOW STORM – we even had first time guest! Pastor Jerry came down and finished up our Cribs Series with a great message! I am so thankful for the investment he has made in my life and my family. God is using Pastor Jerry in a huge way and we have been blessed at Elmwood due to his obedient and faithful...