Crosstown Connection - Feb 15-Feb 29

Ash Sunday, February 18   During worship on Sunday, February 18 we’ll begin the Lenten season by receiving ashes. In being marked with this Biblical symbol (a cross is made on our forehead), we are reminded of our human brokenness and sin. In receiving these ashes we are called to a season of humility and sorrow in which we remember and recall that we took part in what sent Jesus to the Cross. Receiving ashes is a spiritual practice that declares our absolute and complete need for and dependence upon Jesus!

Crosstown is Reading the New Testament in 2024 We are invited to start 2024 afresh by engaging in a journey through the New Testament. Our challenge is to read through the NT in 16 weeks–8 in the Winter & 8 in the Fall. Our top priority is to listen for God as we ask the question: “Lord Jesus, what are you seeking to say to me in all of this?” Copies of Immerse: Messiah (New Testament in the New Living Translation) are available @ Crosstown for $10. The podcast with the daily readings may be found at: https://www.immersebible.com/messiah-16-week/ There is a Grow Group meeting to discuss these readings on Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm in the back of the Sanctuary.

Inviting adults to join in for some games! Saturday, February 17, 1:00-3:30 at Kathleen Lindahl’s home. Bring a favorite game. Some snacks provided, but you are invited to bring one to share. All information is in the Crosstown app, along with RSVP.  Please RSVP to Kathleen directly @ 612-866-2063 or through the Crosstown app

IF: Gather is celebrating 10 years!! At IF:2024, we want to create the opportunity for you to experience Jesus. We want you to remember His character, power, mystery, love and delight. Jesus is our friend, our King, our reason to live fully alive. He fills our longings. He heals our wounds. He saves us from ourselves. He gives us hope when everything else fails us. IF:2024 is a space for us to remember who Jesus is and why we love him. For two days, let’s rediscover the person of Jesus, who is alive and wants to take us on an adventure toward full life. And then, let’s go give Him away to the whole world. Click below to register - hope you can join us! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdl1ucyeecQFN0xr-ZX4QApelsUguQGa3ts-EmskTIzImKZoQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Collecting brown paper bags for our Food Distribution.  Drop off at church!

Nokomis East Food Distribution On February 14 we served 86 families (278 people) a total of 1,612#’s of food. There were 21 volunteers who served 62 hours. Upcoming dates to serve are February 28 & March 13 (Click on link to sign-up) Sign up to Volunteer at the Food Shelf!

Upcoming Events Friday, February 23 - Saturday, February 24 IF: Gathering (women’s conference) @ Crosstown Saturday, March 2 Men’s Breakfast, El Guanaco - 8:30am  Sunday, March 3 Kids Tea Party - 11:30am @ Crosstown Saturday, March 9 Ladies ONLY Ukrainian Egg Decorating, 6:30pm

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Financial Update - January 2024

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

Contact Staff at Crosstown John Jacobi, Lead Pastor pastorjohn@crosstowncovenant.org Cell: 612-723-5419 Polly Inestroza, Pastor of Children & Adult Ministries polly@crosstowncovenant.org Cell: 773-607-9781 Aaron Berfeldt, Director of Worship Arts aaron@crosstowncovenant.org Youth Ministry youth@crosstowncovenant.org General Office Questions office@crosstowncovenant.org Elder Team Mark Ogawa (Church Chair), Kathy McGillivray, Kathleen Lindahl, Heather Polhemus, Bill Weller Visit our website Download Crosstown's App from Apple Download Crosstown's App from Google Play

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