Crosstown Connection

Crosstown Connection - April 20 - May 5

Guest Preacher: Sunday April 23

Crosstown is committed to digging deep into Isaiah 6:8 in 2023. As our verse of the year, let’s continue to spend time meditating, studying and applying this verse to our own lives!

This Sunday, we will hear from guest preacher, Michelle Arndt, Pastor & Church Planter in the ECC. She will bring us a fresh look at our verse of the year! Please join us as we learn together!

Crosstown Celebration & Meal:

Sunday, April 30 @ 11:15 AM

You are invited to hear ministry updates as we celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit in our midst. The full meeting agenda is listed below. Included in this gathering will be a request to bless the following nominees for leadership. The open positions and nominees are noted below the agenda.

Crosstown Covenant Church

Congregational Meeting

April 30th, 2023

Our Mission: To invite and equip all people to experience a life-changing, ever-growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Agenda

Welcome and Call to Order

Opening Prayer

Reading of the Behavioral Covenant

Approve Agenda

Pastor Polly’s report

Pastor John’s report

Presentation of new leadership (Samantha Buchanan)

Financial Updates (Sheryll Storry, Treasurer)

Closing Prayer & Adjournment

OPEN POSITIONS--

Deacon Positions: 2 year terms, may serve two terms

Worship Commission: Dennis Olson (2nd Term)

Finance Commission: __________ (open)

Community Caring Commission: Carol Matheny

Youth Commission: ____________ (open)

Properties Commission: Bob Weides

Elder Positions: 3 year terms, may serve one term only

Kathy McGillivray

________________ (open)

Church Chair: One-year term

Mark Ogawa

Vice Chair: 1 year term, may serve two terms (Shall be elected by the congregation from the incumbent members of the Elder Board)

Kathleen Lindahl

Recording Secretary: 1 year term, may serve two terms

Bonnie Overcott (2nd term)

Auditors: 1 year term, may serve two terms

Nominees: Bob Weides (2nd term) Samantha Buchanan (1st term)

Click here to participate virtually

July 23-26

6-8:15pm

Crosstown's VBS is

on it's way!

We are looking for LEAD volunteers who would are ready and willing to say YES to serving in VBS ministry this summer.

GAMES LEAD

SNACK LEAD

BIBLE ADVENTURE LEAD

REGISTRATION LEAD

Curriculum materials are ready for pick up!

If you are interested in a LEAD role, please reach out to Polly!

Pastor John and Marna Celebrate 40th Anniversary!

Our Lead Pastor and his beloved are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The Jacobi’s are joining a “Pilgrim Pathways” journey led by Dr. Dan (retired from Bethel University) & Pastor Judie Ritchie (John’s Spiritual Director). Marna & Pastor John are viewing this adventure as an opportunity to discover God’s presence as they visit sites both historical and sacred. The accompanying picture is the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in Scotland.

Food Distribution dates in April & May:

Wednesday, April 12

Wednesday, May 10

Prayer Requests:

#1, Pray that the Holy Spirit would lead us to a greater dependence and reliance on the Living God!

#2, Pray for Student (6th-12th grades) and Children’s Ministry (4 years - 5th grade) on Wednesday nights. Pray that these friends would grow forward as Jesus’ disciples. Pray that our ministry leaders would be encouraged and refreshed by the power and presence of the Living, Resurrected Jesus!

Upcoming Events:

April 30 - Congregational Celebration Celebration-N-Meal

May 20 - Crosstown Yard and Garden Clean Up! 8:00-11:30 (Bring your own gloves and tools!)

July 23-26 - VBS!

Staff Vacations:

Pastor John - April 10-24 40th Anniversary Trip