“While in Worcester, Joe and Eartha had two heartbeats: one was for ministry to the broken; the other was to bring the churches of Worcester County together. From the mid 80s to today no one person or organization has done more in bringing the church together than Crossroads. Joe and Eartha’s unique ministry was able to bring charismatic and evangelicals together without compromising their convictions. If your church has a desire to minister to the poor and broken people of our society, I cannot think of anyone more worthy of support than Crossroads.” Rev. Dr. Walter Tilleman, Massachusetts Baptist Association
“I have learned so much from both of you! You have shown me the power of prayer and what it means to be a woman of prayer. You have taught me how to love as Christ loves. You have taught me to persevere in the face of difficult circumstances and to be faithful to the calling that the Lord has given me. Thank you for reflecting Jesus for me! Thank you for stirring up in my heart such a passion and burden for the city.” Christine Baker, Faith Fellowship Church
“You have no idea how you changed our lives. We came as Paxtonite “do gooders” and we left as believers. You showed us a love for the Lord that we had never known before and you taught us how to pray. You also made us realize that we had a lot to learn about what it means to be a Christian and what is really important in life. We decided that we had better get busy and learn more about the faith that we saw both of you living every day of your lives. Thank you for being faithful servants of our Lord, for sharing your lives and love with the Worcester community and for being loving friends to us. In the past years you’ve changed many lives by teaching them about our Lord Jesus Christ and His plan for our Salvation. Please include us in this group of changed lives.” Robert and Dorothy Rosseland, First Congregational Church
“I will always remember you, especially the block parties and prayer walks. I remember Joe talking on the microphone on Charlton Street saying, “TRY MY GOD”. I was so moved at the way that people listened and came to have physical and spiritual needs met. They left having received just that!” Joe and Annie Shea, Faith Baptist Church
“What amazing work you have done in the Lord’s name! St. Andrews has been blessed to have been involved with Crossroads. May you leave Worcester knowing what a big influence you have been.” Carrie Mercier Edmonds, St. Andrews Episcopal Church
“We have been very blessed to be a small part of the ministry of Crossroads. We consider your service here in Worcester a true gift from God to us and to all those that your ministry has affected. We have been blessed to met so many of God’s people from churches other than our own. It has been exciting to serve with Christians from all walks who follow Jesus as Lord. We were touched by so many people working for God’s kingdom in Worcester. Your heart and soul has been in god’s work here. You have been brave in the courage God gave you.” Harold and Anita Banning, Fairlawn Christian Reformed Church
“Thank you for teaching me to be faithful. Thanks also for walking in the footsteps of our Lord Jesus, by ministering to the poor, by preaching the gospel, by going into the highways and byways to compel others to come into our Lord’s house. Joe, you first taught me how to witness to others, how to bravely reach out to the lost as God commands us. Thank you so much! Gail Jette, Full Gospel Center
“Thanks for your faithful service to God here in this area, and the hard work you’ve invested in the people of Worcester. Thanks also for your example of complete commitment to our Savior, which many people have seen. Your impact has therefore reached well beyond the streets of Worcester. Thanks also for providing us with the opportunity to support a local ministry.” Chuck & Sheila Neman
“Thank you for your generosity. You are an example of how to do James 2. It’s so easy to talk about helping others and then there is the actual doing it. Jesus walked among the people and so did you. I remember the prayer walk and how Eartha caught someone in a bar and asked, “What are you doing in there?’ So many knew you both in the neighborhood and said hello. We prayed for the Spanish pastor who was doing a car wash. We prayed for a young woman begging for help – she was on drugs. We don’t get these experiences in Sterling. Thank you and God bless.” Judy Tetu, Triumphant Life Church
“We have come to love Crossroads and those who participate in its function. You are a credit to Worcester and we can’t imagine the City without you. All the dear people you minister to in the area of Charlton Street will miss two beloved friends. …Working with our fellow Christians at the block parties has been a blessing to us. We are thankful for all the programs that you have brought into being to lead people to Christ. Our world is so needy of the love of Christ. Thank you for your part in fulfilling the mission Christ left for his followers to bring the gospel to the needy.” Ray & Ruth Gjeltema, Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church
“When I first came to Crossroads Coffeehouse I was a heavy drug user. I was lost in the world of drugs and my family had fallen apart. When I came to Crossroads I was greeted with a kind “Hello” and was later invited to share in their Bible study. I was shown how much God loved me and cared about me and how I could receive salvation from God if I would give Him a chance. My life changed that day as a result of God’s loving grace and all I desire now is to tell others about Jesus and His love and to serve Jesus in every way I can.” Ray Wyman
Crossroads Ministries Inc. 