Crossover Ministry celebrated its mission to help others overcome addiction with its annual dinner on Tuesday evening at Opp.
The First Baptist Church pastor Kevin Wilburn was the guest speaker at the annual Crossover Ministry dinner on Tuesday. (PHOTO by ROBERT BLANKENSHIP)
Crossover Ministry is a faith-based Christian treatment program designed to help those struggling with substance abuse and addiction. The six-month program aims to help addicts overcome their addiction by reestablishing their lives and the families they live with through an intimate relationship to Jesus Christ.
Director of the Crossover, James “Red” Coleman said the ministry is about helping others.
“If you are seeking be a servant of the Lord then you must serve others. This is the goal we have (at Crossover Ministry),” Coleman said.
Dr. Lori Stanfield was recognized by Crossover Ministry Director James “Red” Coleman for her decades-long serving as an officer. (PHOTO by ROBERT BLANKENSHIP)
The guest speaker at the event featured Kevin Wilburn, pastor at First Baptist Church of Andalusia. He spoke about how is similar to those taking part with Crossover, as part of the Crossover program, we are all always in a state of change.
“In our lives, we can find ourselves stuck. Everyone present in this room is going through a transition, not only those in the Crossover Ministry program. I urge you to not be stuck. If we apply God’s Word, we can gain the strength to not get caught up in the process of transition. We are caught up in the regrets of yesterday, or the old ways of life. Sometimes, we are trapped and can’t make it to the next stage of our lives.” Wilburn said.
“You will find it difficult to find a greater group of people than the ones living within Covington County. Many of the people who live living in our community rely on your. They trust that you can make the transition and not be stuck on the path. We’re all part of this transition .”
The event included two videos of testimonies from people who participated in the Crossover program. Anna Trotter spoke about the positive impact that the program made on her life.
“There is a lot I’m working on. I don’t have much in the way of car or house but what I do are something I am grateful for. I teach Sunday School in the present. Crossover helped me get into where I am now,” Trotter said.
Another video showed witnesses from Rodger Rhodes.
“I were in prison when I was 21. I had two kids, with two different mothers. It was a nightmare. I was trying to fill in a gap. Nothing could be able to fill the void. I was adamant about pushing everyone I love away. In September 2018, I entered the doors of Crossover and they helped me through it.” Rhodes said.
Crossover Board Member Dr. Josh Driver closed the ceremony.
“I am grateful to Crossover for all the organization has done for me in the time when I joined. We are grateful to the churches and communities who are supportive of us. There’s nothing that has more impact on our community than this mission,” Driver said.
At the ceremony, honored with the award of The Dr. Lori Stanfield for her lengthy service as an Crossover Board member.
Other participants in the event included Greg White providing the invocation as well as music played by FBC Opp Worship Minister Cameron Crapps, and District Attorney Walt Merrell introducing the guest speaker.
Based on Crossover representatives The ministry is spending around $3,772 per month on food items, $3,208 a month in utilities and $5198 for insurance and transportation.
For more information about the program and how to support it, call 334-493-1030 or email crossover@mediacombb.net.
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