Amazing
I’ll be honest. I’m still mourning Ozzy. So much in my life was shaped by him. He was an awesome person.
Child of Glory
Join us for the story of Christmas at Crossings Community Church on Saturday, December 17 or Sunday December 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Live music includes arrangements from Nickel Creek, Audrey Assad, Sandra McCracken, Bethel Music, The Modern Post and others.
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