Crosstown Connection

Crosstown Connection Oct 9- 15

Identity in HIM

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We continue on our eight-week conversation about Identity. Who does God say you are? While Pastor John is on sabbatical, Angie and Pastor Polly will be continuing to help us gaze through God's hand mirror.

And in case you are looking for some musical encouragement about your Identity, we have put together an Identity in Him Spotify playlist.

This Sunday is our last Sunday in the Sanctuary!

Funding Update

As of 21 Sept 2021, the Sanctuary Renovation Project (SRP) fund balance is $17,530.21, which is $8,605.00 above last month and about 44% of our capital campaign goal of $40,000. Thanks to those who have given one-time donations and those who continue to support the project with monthly contributions. If you would like to see us meet this goal soon, please consider a one-time contribution or a monthly offering to the SRP.

We would love to have a group of women attend Begin Conference together. This is a local in-person conference on Oct 30th. Life & Mission Commission has reserved a 10-person row which will allow us to bond, grow, and experience Jesus together in a different way. Check out this video from Laura Fuhrman to learn more about the conference vision.

Parents Connect

These are monthly Zoom gatherings for parents to catch up, share prayer requests, and support each other in the high calling of parenting.

Dads Connect

Connect with other dads for an hour. Read a scripture and pray for one another. Come and go as needed. Hope to see you there! -Jovanny Inestroza & Jim Fischer

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Moms Connect

Let's connect for an hour on Zoom! Invite a friend or come alone! We will read a scripture and pray for one another. Come and go as needed. Hope to see you there! - Polly

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How can you help the church grow?

One easy way to help encourage people to check out Crosstown is to leave an online review.

What difference does that make? It makes a huge difference when we know that 78% of consumers will read reviews before they make a decision. People take positive reviews as more valuable and truthful about the organization than what the organization says about itself. Here are three locations (Yelp, Google, and LinkedIn) where you could leave a review of Crosstown, but there are obviously many more.

Yelp

Google

How about a game?

Join us on Instagram or Facebook for our "Where's that located?" game! 🧐

On Monday we publish an up close and personal image of something on the church property and then see if you can name the item and where it's located. 🤔

Make your guess online and we may even reward you with a prize!

First picture puzzle comes out at 8:00am Monday, Oct 11.

Congregational Meeting In Person! -Oct 24

Our October congregational meeting will happen in person only in the Commons. We will not be offering a Zoom option so please make a plan to join us on the property.

Searching for a New Director of Worship Arts

Ask, and the gift is yours.

Seek, and you'll discover.

Knock, and the door will be opened for you.

For every persistent one will get what he asks for. Every persistent seeker will discover what he longs for. And everyone who knocks persistently will one day find an open door. Matthew 7: 7-8 (The Passion Translation)

Dr. E Stanley Jones (1884-1973), global missionary-statesman and prolific author, wrote: "When I pray, I'm like an electric bulb in the socket, full of life and power. When I don't pray, then I'm like that bulb out of the socket -- lifeless." This week, let's be asking God to help us be PERSISTENT PRAYERS in our search for a Worship Director !!!

Thank you for your prayers,

The Worship Director Search Committee

Dennis Olson (Deacon, Chair of Worship Search), Mark Ogawa (Elder), Mike Anderson (church chair), Kathy McGillivray (congo rep), Michelle Acosta (congo rep), Iris Smyth (congo rep), John Jacobi (pastor)

Job Description and Contact Form on Crosstown's Website

Youth Events 😊🍕🎳

MS Pizza Party

Middle schoolers, join us for pizza and games at the Ponces' yard! Invite your friends too!...

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HS Bowling

High schoolers, let's go bowling together! Bring your mask and $3.50 for shoes...

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TreeHouse Transportation

Our group nearly doubled this summer and needs transportation help! Will you consider doing pick-up and/or drop-off on Tuesday nights? Qualifications include a love for teenagers and a clean driving record. Please contact Angie for details.

Cakes & Calls

The Community Caring Commission is looking to fill two needs.

We need some willing hands to bake a cake for funerals. When there is a funeral at Crosstown we provide cake and coffee. Would you be willing to be on a call list to make a 9x13 sheet cake?
We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to call or visit members in need. We would like to return to a more regular visitation schedule. This ministry was obviously disrupted during the pandemic but it is time to move forward. We also need elves to help deliver Christmas gifts.

Raise Your Virtual Hand to Help with Cakes & Calls

Wednesday AM Bible Study Continuing?

Is Wednesday Bible Study continuing while Pastor John is on sabbatical? Yes, it is and Angie is supervising. There are a variety of guest speakers in person and on Zoom. This is always offered as a hybrid so you can attend in person or online. Links are in your app and on the church website.

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📅 Save the Date...

Verbo all-church event Oct 9
Council Meeting Oct 11
Middle School CPBC MEA Oct 20-22
High School CPBC MEA Oct 22-24
Congregational Meeting Oct 24
NENA Food Distribution Oct 27
Begin Conference Oct 30
Family Work Day Nov 6

Event Request Form

Volunteer to Help with NENA Food

Office Hours

Tuesday-Friday 9:00-3:00

The office is closed on Mondays while Pastor John is on sabbatical. Pastor John is out of the office Oct 4-Nov 14.

COVID Policy Update

Due to the advance of COVID in our community, we are making the following adjustment: Per MDH & CDC guidelines, it is highly recommended that all able persons wear a mask while inside the Crosstown building.