Crossroads Community Church

06/03/2026

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

05/31/2026

“Isn’t The Love Of Jesus Something Wonderful”

This hymn was written by John W. Peterson in 1961. Peterson wrote both the words and the tune to this hymn.

After Peterson graduated high school, he traveled and sang with two of his brothers. In 1940, the trio of brothers were called the Norse Gospel Trio, and they faced a terrifying car wreck. A tanker truck crossed the lanes and hit their car head-on. Luckily only the car was destroyed in this accident and all the brother walked away with only minor injuries. That specific moment and others like it are what drove the inspiration behind Peterson’s many hymns. He wrote over a thousand songs in his lifetime.

Peterson went on to attend the Moody Bible Institute and decided to pursue writing gospel songs for his career. After, he finished this first school, he then went on to attend the American Conservatory of Music, where he graduated in 1953.

This hymn is known for its joyful and upbeat rhythm, making it a favorite to sing in churches and revivals. The aim of Peterson’s songs were to provide encouragement to believers to really grasp the concept of the boundless love of God and the incredible joy we should be experiencing in our salvation.

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 8:38-39 KJV

05/27/2026

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

05/24/2026

Sunday, May 24, 2026

05/20/2026

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

05/17/2026

Sunday, May 17, 2026

05/16/2026

“My Mother’s Hands”

This hymn was crafted by Mary Wilson in 1887.
Mary wrote over 3,000 hymns during her lifetime and was known as the “Fanny Crosby of the West”. She was also from Indiana! Unfortunately, at the age of four, Mary became bound to a wheelchair. Mary didn’t let this ailment stop her, her home is where she crafted her hymns focusing on comfort, suffering, and faith.

As we just celebrated Mother’s Day earlier this week, this hymn showcases how mothers are present through all the stages of a child’s life. They take care of their children with such love and kindness. It showcases how important a mother is to a child and how influential she can be on their life.

“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praiseth her. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: But a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
Proverbs 31:28, 30 KJV

05/13/2026

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

05/06/2026

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

05/06/2026

A precious saint has gone on to be with the Lord. Sister Lois Hillenburg was such a blessing to all who knew her. Her spice for life was inspiring. Her Home-Going service will be Wednesday (6th) at The Funeral Chapel on East Third in Bloomington. Visitation will be from 11-1 with the funeral to follow.

View Lois Faye Hillenburg (Rife)'s complete obituary, share memories, and explore 5 tribute posts from the community.