Jesus Creed: Jesus replied, "The most important commandment is this: 'Listen, O Israel! The LORD our God is the one and only LORD. And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. The second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" Mark 12:29-31

Friday Lunch Zoom Study- Nov 6

During these challenging days of the outbreak of Covid-19, many of us have felt the frustration of confinement and the sting of loss. The apostle Paul was not a stranger to these feelings as he penned his letter to the Philippians while under house arrest.

Join Kathy McGillivray for a discussion-oriented, inductive study of Philippians during the noon hour on three Fridays in November and two in December. Check the Crosstown app for the Zoom link and email Kathy at gilgal63@gmail.com with questions.

We have a number of prayer groups meeting on Zoom. We are also looking at offering some different times and themes of prayer. How can you join these groups? Check out the prayer calendar on the Crosstown app. Here you can find dates, times, and Zoom links. Join a group any time, and yes, you can join with your video off :)

📱 💻 Communications Survey

As we move into winter, in-person gatherings are going to become increasingly challenging. More of our discipleship will happen online and obviously more of our communication is already happening online. Being a part of the church is more than watching a Sunday worship service on TV. It's about community, discipleship, friendship, and walking through life's challenges together.

The office is exploring the idea of Social Ministry. What does it look like to not just use media for information and advertisement, but instead for engagement, spiritual growth, and community building?

This survey is to help the office better understand what is being utilized, how it's working, and hopefully how to better allocate our limited resources. If anyone is interested in helping with social media, communication, photography, videos, engagement posts, editing, graphic design... please contact Kristi. A team would be very helpful as we move forward.

Crosstown has been informed of the passing of Don Nelson on Oct 11, 2020. He was 99 years old. Don had also lost his wife, Joyce, earlier this year. He has been buried in Lakewood Cemetery. The family thanks Crosstown for our ministry to them while living at Park Shores Assisted Living.

We are working on updating address to prep for end of year giving statements. If you have moved recently please make sure the office has your correct contact information since statements will need to be mailed this year.

Advent Prep- Nov 13

We are putting together Advent packets for every member of the congregation. The goal is to come alongside you in this season whether you are worshiping at home or in the building. I am looking for a couple volunteers to come in and help put these together on Friday, Nov 13th anytime between 10:00-1:00. Please contact Kristi if you are interested in helping.

PS: Don't worry - if you are at home we will be delivering them if needed.

Are you planning an Advent event, activity, project? That's great, but please complete your event forms to communicate to the office by Nov 6th.

Thank You!

Nov 21st we will celebrate the soon-to-arrive baby Kopylov. More information to come soon.

In Phase 4 larger groups are allowed to gather in the building. The commons and youth room are available for reservation and other rooms may be available with request. However, ALL events/ gatherings/ meetings need to complete a reservation form. Events for more than 25 people will require an additional pre-approval process.

Check out your Children's Ministry tab in the app. We have collected 11 fun songs with Matt for your kids to enjoy throughout the week.

Birthdays!

Kathy Harkins 11/6, Dave Sjoberg 11/6, Darryl Pikal 11/7, Kathleen Erickson 11/8, Pat Ralls 11/10, Devon Berfeldt 11/13

Email the office if you would like your birthday included.

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