Crosstown Connection

Crosstown Connection - July

Summer Sermon Series

“Who is my neighbor?” “”Where is your faith?” “Who do you say that I am?” “Do you love me?” In the Gospels, Jesus asked 307 questions! I find it remarkable that Jesus often refused to give “answers.” Instead, Jesus poked and prodded us to wrestle with these issues. What was the genius of this mode of teaching from Jesus? Of all the questions we’re hearing, which one speaks most directly to your life? What is the Holy Spirit seeking to stir up in your life and faith? Join us!

VBS is in ORBIT!

NEXT STOP - CROSSTOWN’S Satellite on the Moon!

Join us for 4 nights of singing, games, crafts and learning about Jesus’ bright lights: US!

VBS is designed for kids ages 4 years through 5th grade.

July 23-26

6-8:15pm

(Doors open at 5:50)

Call to Prayer There is a fresh move of the Holy Spirit at Crosstown! On June 26-29, we hosted students from Living Hope Church near Rochester. This is a congregation led by Pastor Paul Langmade who “once upon a time” served as our youth director. In this picture, the youth ministry is praying earnestly for Pastor Polly Inestroza. Earlier, this same group had prayed for our church chair, Mark Ogawa, and Pastor John. The prayers of these dear sisters and brothers in Jesus were focused on Crosstown moving forward in mission and ministry!

One way to respond to Crosstown’s fresh prayer initiative is by participating in POP (Power of Prayer)! This new group will gather every Tuesday morning this summer from 9 AM -10 AM on Zoom. Click here for the Zoom link.

This is open to anyone who desires to be in corporate prayer to seek God's plan and desire for Crosstown. The prayer time will be led by different individuals but we seek to: Pause (with silence)…Praise (give thanks)…Promise (scripture)…Prayer (remainder of the hour). If you have any questions, please call Kathleen Lindahl at 612-866-2063.

Loving our Neighbors: Tuesday Kids Time @ Bossen!

Crosstown is partnering with our friends from Trinity Lutheran to bless children! 5710 Bossen Terrace; Games, Music, Snacks. This ministry will take place on July 18. Please speak with Pastors Polly or John if you are interested in sharing in this joy!

Deacon of Youth Nomination

We are pleased to announce that Deena Fischer has been nominated for Deacon of Youth Ministry. This nomination was brought by the Youth Commission and was affirmed at the June Elder meeting. She will serve as Acting Deacon until the Congregational Meeting on October 29, when we will have the opportunity to affirm this role. Deena will serve the current 2-year Youth Deacon term that continues - May of 2025.

Covenant Annual Gather Meeting

Gather, the Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church, was held on June 29-July 1 in Garden Grove, CA. This is the yearly coming together of the network of congregations of which Crosstown is a part. There were 846 delegates who participated with 499 doing so in-person and the other 349 connecting virtually. Crosstown’s delegates (virtual) were Bonnie Overcott and Pastor John. A summary of this gathering is available in a printed document at Crosstown on the Gathering Area “Wall of Information.”

Upcoming Food Distribution dates:

Wednesday, July 26

Wednesday, August 9

Nokomis East Food Distribution

On Wednesday, July 12, we served 86 families totaling 261 individuals. 21 volunteers were involved. Praise God for this strong ministry!

Click the button below to sign-up

Adopt a Camper

Summer camp is in full swing and many of our students have already been to camp! If you "adopted" a Camper, we encourage you to to talk with them and ask when do you go to Camp - OR - how was it?

Thank you for partnering with us in this wonderful ministry to our

children and students!

June 2023 Financials

Giving: $ 172,665

Budget: $ 157,248

Expenses: $ 157,491

Balance: + $15,174

Contact Information Update:

If you have updated contact information, please forward that to the Crosstown Office at office@crosstowncovenant.org. Thank you!

Event Request Form: Do you have an event coming up and would like to note it in the newsletter or reserve space at the church? Click the button below to fill out the form and let us know about your event

(Please allow minimum of two weeks for someone at church to contact you about your event)