Crosstown Connection: March 26 - April 9

Good Friday Worship Service

April 3

6:30-7:30pm

Scripture - Reflection - Music

Easter Sunday Morning

April 5

Youth (fund raising) Breakfast 8:30-9:30am

Empty Tomb Hunt 9:15am

Worship 10am

A Word from Pastor Paul


Holy Week is Coming Dear friends at Crosstown,

As you read this newsletter, Easter will be less than two weeks away. The stunning good news - that Jesus died and ROSE from the dead, is the bedrock of our faith. It is why Peter says we have a “living hope”. Easter is when we celebrate that wonderful mighty work of God – raising Jesus from the grave, so that as Lord, all who trust Him have the promise of life beyond this life. This good news from God is meant to be shared with others, not kept to ourselves. And so I urge, and challenge you – who will you invite to join you at Crosstown this Easter? Who needs to what the good news? Pray, and then invite others - from your neighborhood, acquaintances, school classmates, relatives, etc.

You can use our EASTER SUNDAY invite card as you invite others. It includes the times for our Good Friday service and our Easter Sunday breakfast and worship service.

Savor these words, “my hope has found a resting place, not in a man-made creed. I trust the ever-living One, that he for me will plead. I need no other evidence, I need no other plea, it is enough that Jesus died and rose again for me.”

Praying for a glorious Christ-honoring Easter with you and our guests,

Pastor Paul

Inviting Crosstown Men & their Friends

James 1:2 says, "Consider it pure joy, whenever you face various trials." But how do we best do that?  You're invited to a special interview by Tony Gillen of guest speaker Jovanny Inestroza. Jovanny will share insights that God has given him....to suffer well in trials and to win the battle.

Join us for an EPIC BREAKFAST as we discuss & share insights on: 

Keys to Winning The Battle Through Suffering Well

Saturday, April 11 - 8:30-10:30am

Special thanks & update from Properties Ministry Team:

Lead - Bob Weides

Thank you Crosstown members for your financial generosity in addressing the cost of the replacement of the 60 year old sump pump. We are hopeful to have our new pump installed by the end of the month, through Hayes Mechanical. Please continue to pray that our building is safe & functional as we press on in God's mission in our neighborhood.

Prayer Training



Our prayer team is holding a prayer ministry training after the worship service on March 29 at 11:45 in the Heritage Room. This is a chance for us to grow in our skills and share ideas about how to best support one another in prayer during Sunday services, Grow Groups, etc. This training is strongly encouraged for Sunday Prayer Servants/Partners, but anyone is welcome. Snacks will be provided. If you have questions, talk with Kathy McGillivray.  

 

Pastoring the Neighborhood

Nokomis East Food Distribution

March 11th's Impact

(Total for March in next newsletter)

  • 90 households (304 people)
  • 2,653 #’s of food
  • 26 volunteers (totaling 69 hrs) 

Next distribution days:

April 8

 

Financial Update YTD:

February 28, 2026


Total Income: $54,125

Expenses: $59,059

Shortfall: $(4,934)

 

Upcoming Events:


April 1 - No Wednesday Youth Group or Kids Too! (Holy Week)

April 3 - Good Friday Service - 6:30pm

April 5 - Easter Sunday

April 8 & 22 - Nokomis East Food Distribution - 2-4

April 11 - Men's Breakfast - 8:30am

 

Staff & Leadership at Crosstown

Ministry Teams & Leaders

Children's Ministry -Wayne Berfeldt


Finance Ministry

-Bill Weller


Life & Mission

-Katie Berfeldt


Properties Ministry

-Bob Weides


Worship Ministry

-Brandon Polhemus


Youth Ministry

-Nancy Olson

Staff at Crosstown


Paul Murphy, Lead Interim Pastor

pastorpaul@crosstowncovenant.org


Polly Inestroza,

Pastor of Family Ministry

polly@crosstowncovenant.org

Cell: 773-607-9781


Worship Ministry

worship@crosstowncovenant.org


Youth Ministry

youth@crosstowncovenant.org


General Office Questions

office@crosstowncovenant.org

Leadership Team

Heather Polhemus(Chair)

Wayne Berfeldt

Kathy McGillivray

Bonnie Overcott

Bob Weides

Bill Weller

Crosstown's Mission: to INVITE & EQUIP all people into a

life-changing, ever-growing relationship with Jesus Christ.