Congregational Meeting- April 25

We'll begin the meeting with an introduction to the "adaptive leadership" conversation that our congregational leaders have been pursuing for a couple of months. Following the adaptive leadership presentation we will vote for new leaders, and hear a financial update, Missions Commission update, and Sanctuary Renovation team update. No staff reports will be given. Meeting will be conducted on Zoom at 11:00 and agenda is linked here.

Congregational Conversations- May 2

Members are invited to continue the conversation around adaptive leadership by joining a small group in person or on Zoom. Groups will meet from 10:30-11:30 and childcare will be provided. Youth are encouraged to join a discussion group.

Pastor John has prepared a worksheet for your attention and reflection. You are encouraged to print this document or grab a copy on April 25. It's a worksheet for the follow-up conversation we're hosting on Sunday, May 2.

Week 2 Reading Summary Video

*more English copies of Immerse are available at church.

Check out your app to find the latest Immerse Poets Kids' Meal options! Videos, spiritual practices, and some parental encouragement.

Join us Saturday, May 1 from 8:30 to noon. All ages are welcome, BYO tools & gloves, and please RSVP to Marcia

marciaannwilkins@gmail.com to get the latest information.

Since we missed the spring clean-up in 2020, our bushes could really use a trim. We invite you to help with some maintenance on your second property.

Bible Presentation- May 2

In two Sundays we will celebrate seven 1st graders and will present them with a reading Bible. The list includes:

As our technology demands and complications have increased by running the simultaneous live stream Sunday service, it has become clear that we needed to make a hire. Scott Wood has been hired to be our Worship Arts Audio Video Coordinator. He will be working 4 hours a week helping to coordinate the presentation of audio and visuals for Sunday services online and in person.

In these difficult days it is now a necessity that a school has a student evacuation plan. This past week Crosstown was privileged to be asked to serve as that plan. If students at Keewaydin or Wenonah are ever in danger they will seek safety under Crosstown's roof. We are thankful for this ongoing partnership with our local schools.

In the 2021-2022 MPS redistricting plans Wenonah will now become a K-1 school and Keewaydin will be 2nd-5th grade. This also means that our social worker friend, Jennifer Frisbie, will have decreased hours in our schools with the Middle School being relocated. We are thankful to have our continuing friendship with Jennifer.

Last Saturday Crosstown was able to host the PTA for a taco drive through fundraiser which was a great success. Next fundraiser is a carnival in June.

Summer is just around the corner and Crosstown has 17 students planning to attend camp this year! Camps are filling up. If you have questions about camp we encourage you to join the CPBC Parent Coffee event May 4. Or you can contact Polly or Angie with questions or scholarship requests. Also if you know anyone looking for a joy-filled summer service job, Covenant Pines is looking to fill a number of counselor positions.

Crosstown's Global Missions Commission currently supports 11 individuals in mission fields. In the past, the commission keeps in contact with these servants, sending words of encouragement and receiving updates to pass on to the congregation. Our church also provides a measure of financial support to these individuals.

This commission has struggled to maintain members for the past several years. For the last 3 years it has functioned without a deacon and currently has only 1 member. Our church is at a crossroads, whether to continue to support this commission or retire it, folding its functions into other areas. Without volunteer support, we will need to consider this action. We are in need of not only congregational involvement as active commission members, but also someone to step forward as leadership in the deacon position.

Please be in prayer for not only our missionary partners but also for the direction God wishes Crosstown to move in and how to support them. Pray for partners to come forward and revitalize the Global Missions Commission.

Should you have any questions or interest in serving on the Global Missions Commission, please contact Pastor John or Bob Weides/Church Chair.

In October 2020 the congregation voted to spend up to $66,000 on a new boiler. Jim Fischer and the Properties Commission are in contract negotiations for installation of a new heating system since our current system continues to have issues needing to be manually restarted. The bid for replacement is coming in at $54,000 and would not be installed until the summer.

Crosstown’s May Fun Fest is just around the corner! This outdoor carnival is a fun invitational event for all kids!! We need you! We are looking for volunteers to run carnival games, help with crafts, welcome guests, or help with safety. Are you available? Saturday, May 22, 10:00-12:00! Talk with Polly if willing and available.

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