Crosstown Connection

Crosstown Connection Jan 15-21

👑 Immerse Kingdoms 👑

Reading day one is Monday, January 17th

The first character we are exploring in the introduction to Immerse Kingdoms is Joshua.

Reading Options

Printed books in English & Spanish.
Detailed daily reading schedules for those of you who want to use your own Bible.
Podcast links on the website and in your church app.
Daily Bible readings in our Crosstown church app (see image). You can read it on your mobile device in English or Spanish.

Conversation Options

Sunday after worship in person.
Wednesday at 6:30 on Zoom or in person.
Character coloring study sheets with commenting on social media.
Try out the messaging option in the church app. This is a way to have a texting conversation with people in a controlled location instead of on a public social media page. Instructions about how to join can be found in our tutorial video below.

2021 Giving Statements Now Available

Please plan to pick up your giving statement at church. See Mark or Liana Ogawa on Sunday or stop by the office during office hours. Any statements not picked up by the annual meeting, January 30th, will be placed in the mail.

Praying for a New Director of Worship Arts

This week, as we come before God in prayer for a new worship director, let's use this prayer of David's from Psalm 51:3-4a,7-12 (NIVUK)

For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.

Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight.

Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow

Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.

Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity.

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me.

Amen

Let these ancient words uttered by David be personal to your life and present circumstances as you pray this week. May they bring transparency to your relationship with the God of the Universe, repentance, forgiveness and bring you "the joy of His salvation" (as promised !!).

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

Sadness and Sorrow: Our friend and sister in Jesus, Ruth Stembridge, passed away on Wednesday, December 29. We thank God for Ruth's life and ministry as Jesus' disciple. She and Dick shared life in marriage for 59+ years.

The Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, January 15th at 11:00am. Friends are welcome to attend at Crosstown with a facemask or are invited to join on the livestream.

This one was a stumper. It's one of the plethora of crosses located on Pastor John's office wall. Yes, the Spanish was tricky.

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. 🤔

Wednesday Nights

programming runs from 6:30-7:45 at Crosstown

Kids Too!

Jan 19- Promise to Abram Genesis 17
Jan 26- Lot's big mess Genesis 18

Youth Group

Lead by Hector Calvo

Adult Option

Hybrid Immerse small group meeting on Zoom and in person. Zoom links in calendar and app.

All events are listed in your church app and on the website.

Calendars are available on the Youth webpage, Children's webpage, and Adult Ministry webpage.

🙏 Wednesday Noon Zoom Prayer Gatherings

In 2020 we started praying on Zoom with Polly. This effort has continued and is always open to you. Join whenever is convenient for you. Links are on the website here and in your app under prayer.

SRP Funding

The Sanctuary Renovation Project is nearly done and services have already begun. Stop by if you would like to see how great the sanctuary looks. At the end of 2021, total giving to the sanctuary renovation project was $27,483 (over 2/3 of the way to our goal of $40,000). Again, 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 the goal soon, please consider a one-time or a monthly contribution to the SRP.

Food Shelf is Returning

Wednesday January 26th will mark the reopening of a food shelf under Crosstown's roof. The previous food distribution was run by NENA , the neighborhood association.

This rendition will be a satellite food-in-a-box food shelf in partnership with Good in the 'Hood, Trinity Lutheran, and Crosstown Covenant. The plan is for the food shelf to return to its original schedule: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month from 2:00-4:00pm.

Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting is scheduled for January 30th after worship. 2021 giving statements, the 2021 annual report, and a new directory will be available.

Family Sledding

Your are invited to join us for some sledding at Bossen on Saturday, January 29th at 12:00-1:00. Meet in Bossen.

📅 Save the Date...

Immerse Kingdoms Jan 16
Food Shelf Jan 26
Family Sledding at Bossen Jan 29
Annual Meeting Jan 30
Leadership Retreat Feb 5
Food Shelf Feb 9
Discipleship Confirmation Intensive Feb 12
NENA Event Feb 12
LNCS Event Feb 19
Kids Tea Party Feb 20
Food Shelf Feb 23
IF Gathering March 4-5

Event Request Form

Office Hours

Tuesday-Friday 9:00-3:00

COVID Policy

Masking in public gatherings is mandatory.

In seeking to care for one another and in respect for city leaders, Crosstown is following the City of Minneapolis mandate. All persons are to wear a mask while inside the building. Thank you for honoring this request.