VBS is for children ages 4 years-entering 6th grade.

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage faith-filled members of Crosstown to pursue careers in the field of medicine. This includes doctors, nurses, physician’s assistants, nursing assistants, psychiatrists, and other caregivers. This scholarship is for education of current practitioners as well as those currently enrolled in a career in medicine. Application deadline is July 31, 2021, with the scholarship being awarded in August 2021. Applications and guidelines are available upon request. Please contact Mike Anderson at mike-anderson@outlook.com or by phone at 952-250-7689.

Have you been considering being baptized? Have you recently made a life commitment to follow Jesus as your Lord? We would love to hear about it and celebrate. Please contact Pastor John.

What does the Evangelical Covenant Church believe about baptism? Learn more here.

Have you every wanted to learn more about Elijah? Join Priscilla Shirer on this 7-session journey through the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah to discover how the fire on Mount Carmel was forged in the valley of famine. And how the emboldened, fiery faith you desire is being fashioned by God in your life right now. Raise your virtual hand to express your interest here.

In August we will be offering a parenting class Wednesday nights on Zoom. This class will explore Biblical teaching and share wisdom on how to talk with your children about sex and gender. Check out the curriculum here and the intro video. Please RSVP to Angie and use the youth calendar or app for your Zoom links. Parents and grandparents of all ages are welcome.

With sadness in our hearts we pass along the news that Josh Smith, Crosstown's Director of Worship Arts, has resigned his position. Josh's final day of ministry with us will be Sunday, August 29. Originally, Josh came to Crosstown as a newly minted college grad in 2011 and served until 2016. Josh returned to Crosstown in 2018 and we have been blessed by his ministry. In this last season we've shared in the joy of Carrie and Josh as they've welcomed two boys to their family! Now, we thank the Smiths for their time with us and pray God's blessing on their family. Josh will be serving at another church in the Twin Cities.

We are pleased to announce that Aaron Berfeldt has accepted the role of "Interim Worship Director." With Josh Smith's final Sunday on August 29, Aaron will begin service on August 30. We are thankful for his willingness to serve in this capacity. (Dennis Olson, Worship Deacon; Mark Ogawa, Worship Elder; John Jacobi, Lead Pastor).

Wednesday Bible Study Guest- Aug 4

The 10:00am Wednesday Bible study on August 4th will be led by Mark Anderson. The meeting will be on Zoom only. This is a great opportunity to hear an update from our missionary who serves with Barnabas International.

Rosemary Kolesar completed her time on this earth last week. At 88 years old she graduated to her heavenly home. Her visitation was July 20th.

On Sunday, July 18th, the congregation approved the proposal to complete the 2002 Sanctuary Renovation Project (SRP). The dollar amount was $79,322, $40,000 of which will come from a capital campaign. At this time about $8,000 is in an ongoing SRP fund, $3,500 has been pledged as one-time gifts, and monthly donations totaling $200/month have been pledged. We need your support for this project. Remember that all donations to the SRP must be in addition to regular giving.

Dennis Olson is in communication with the Contractor, Appro, for start and completion dates and is forming a group to discuss the logistics of moving services to the commons during the construction, which is expected to take a little over a month. More information will follow as firm dates are set.

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