Crosstown Connection Nov 14-20
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Church is Open
We are aware of the Governor's new recommendation for restaurants. Our COVID team is monitoring the information and has determined that Crosstown will remain open for worship. Obviously the live stream is always an option for worshiping with us and this will always be an option even if we need to "close" our doors for in-person worship. If there is a change to in-person worship you will be notified by an email and an app push notification. When worshiping in person, please remember to maintain distance and follow your ushers' leading.
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Shema Bible Project
What does the Bible mean when it says to love with all your SOUL? With all your NEPHESH? With all your throat, person, longing... learn about all the other places this word is utilized for a better picture.
Mark 12:28-34
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Giving Tree 🎄
Instead of purchasing gifts for families in need, this year we will be collecting gift cards to stock the LNCS social workers. Our local school has identified 25 families in need and they are hoping to come alongside those families with $100 each for the holidays. Crosstown is one of the groups working to collect Target & Walmart gift cards in order to support these neighborhood families. The school will distribute these gift cards.
We are unable to accept any other kind of gift donation this year.
Gift cards are due Nov 20th!
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Advent Bags
-Available this Sunday
We have put together an Advent bag for every member. We pray that this season will be a time of deepening spiritual growth, dependence on the Father, and of feeling God's holy, warming, and comforting light in dark days. Special thanks to our members who contributed writings to our devotional book. Pick up your bag at church or we will deliver it to your doorknob.
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Vespers
-Nov 29 at 7:00pm
As we walk into the first week of Advent, we invite you to begin this sacred season with a time to ponder and reflect. 2020 has been a year littered with grief and sadness. In addition to personal losses, we've been confronted with COVID, racial injustice, civil unrest, and polarized politics. Now is the time for us to leave all of this at Jesus' feet and move into the light and hope of Advent. Come for a time of meditation, prayer, and dedication.
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Family Advent Crafts
-Nov 22, In person/ Pick-up
Families are invited to prepare for a meaningful Advent season from home by crafting together!
Check the RSVP link below for specific details about the various options.
We need to know how many crafts to prepare :)
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🌲 If you would like to help with Sanctuary decorations,
setting up trees socially distanced, please email Josh. 🌲
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We hope to have the Advent website and app tab launched by Saturday. 🤞 Keep watch. |
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Love your neighbor as yourself.
With these words from the "Jesus Creed," we are called to view others not as "those people" but as "neighbor." As Crosstown's Chair and Lead Pastor, we want to call your attention to the needs of our neighbors in Honduras. While Hurricane Eta has just arrived in Florida, it has previously made its way across Honduras. The carnage of flooding and mudslides--in a nation where 67% of persons live in poverty--has been devastating. As three persons at Crosstown (Tulio Ponce, Yuli Ponce, Jovanny Inestroza) are from Honduras, we want to encourage you to offer prayer and financial support to Honduras. Jovanny's family leads a ministry known as Linaje Escogido (Milk & Honey) and we encourage you to contact him by text (773.517.9553) if you're interested in making a financial gift. Please indicate your gift to be for the town of Linaje Escogido Comayagua which is currently in greatest need.
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Baby Shower for Angie Kopylov- Nov 21
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Nov 21 we will celebrate the soon-to-arrive baby boy Kopylov. You can celebrate in person or on Zoom. The in-person gathering will run Saturday, Nov 21 from 1:30-4:30 and you will receive more information about that after you RSVP your intention to attend in person. If you plan to attend virtually you also need to RSVP to receive the Zoom link. Click here to see Angie's registry. |
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Thanksgiving 🦃
Turkey day is just around the corner. We pray that you are able to meaningfully connect with family virtually or in person.
A couple notes:
1) the office will be closed Nov 26 & 27
2) there will not be newsletter that week
3) all Wednesday Nov 25 events, groups, and studies are cancelled
4) there will not be a Friday prayer chain
5) Kristi is on vacation Nov 25-28
Looking for a way to help the community? NENA has a pop-up food distribution day Nov 25 for the Bossen neighborhood. Sign up here.
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Mark Anderson has spent a lifetime in missions and understanding cultures. He serves with the ministry Spoken Worldwide which presents the Gospel in story form for oral cultures around the world, many of whom are illiterate or do not have the Bible (yet) in their own language. They have also developed some remarkable tools for discipleship in these cultures. Please pray for Mark as he gives his golden years to these people. If you want to be on his email list contact him at markanderson@spoken.org
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Arsenic and Old Lace from Minnehaha Academy
Looking for some free at-home entertainment? Check out Minnehaha's radio program play of "Arsenic and Old Lace." There will be four viewing options Nov 12-14 on YouTube. Click the link to see the options.
Read more
www.youtube.com
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Events & Reservations at Crosstown
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.
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Our Daily Bread
Please complete this form if you would like a devotional book dropped off at your residence.
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Address Update
We are working on updating addresses 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.
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Birthdays!
Devon Berfeldt 11/13, Ben Jacobi 11/19, Kathleen Anderson 11/20, Tony Gillen 11/21, Sarah Zamastil 11/23, Greg Larson 11/25, Malin Polhemus 11/26, Jack Ponce 11/27, Juday Madsen 11/28, Paige Fischer 11/29, Matt Zamastil 12/3
Email the office if you would like your birthday included.
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Oct YTD Financials
$ 300,163 Giving
$ 4,897 Interest
-357,053 Expenses
$ -51,993 Deficit
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Giving options
Giving is available online or checks can be mailed to church with your giving envelope.
5540 30th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55417
* Please note that check processing will take a little longer during this time.
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Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00-3:00

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Staff at Crosstown
John Jacobi, Lead Pastor
Cell: 612-723-5419
Polly Inestroza, Pastor of Children & Outreach Ministries
612-724-3601 ext 22
Kristi Johnson, Office & Communication Manager
612-724-3601
Angie Kopylov, Director of Youth Ministries
Cell: 612-598-0957
Josh Smith, Director of Worship Arts
612-724-3601, leave message with office
Randall Thaden, Custodian
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NENA responds to COVID-19 challenges
Special thanks to the Crosstown family who have volunteered time to support NENA's efforts to bring food to our Bossen neighbors. #loveyourneighborasyourself
Read more
www.longfellownokomismessen...
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5540 30th Ave South ~ Minneapolis, MN ~ 55417 ~ 612-724-3601
Passion for Christ Compassion for People
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