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!
2.24.2009
2.16.2009
A Recap: Crossroads 1st Annual S.A.D. Dinner and a Movie
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 :)
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 :)
2.13.2009
S.A.D. Dinner and a Movie is this Saturday!
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!
2.10.2009
S.A.D. Dinner & Movie This Saturday!
- Dress is semi-formal (optional).
- Prime rib dinner cooked by Frank Tran.
- Featuring photo and valentine-making areas.
2.01.2009
Crossroads Small Groups
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:
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.
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