Crosstown Connection

Crosstown Connection March 12 - 18

Daylight Savings Time

Yes, your technology should do this update automatically but occasionally it doesn't. This is your warning, don't show up to church to receive only the benediction!

Lent Lament- preparing for grace

Crosstown Lent Website

Vespers Service- March 18

This Vespers service is a way for you to take some devoted time with God as we begin observing Lent together. We will focus on many of the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5. Let’s come to Jesus as we are: meek, poor in spirit, mourning/lamenting, asking for pure hearts, and hungering and thirsting for God and His righteousness. Let’s receive what God promises to those who come to Him in this way.

Join us at 7:00pm for this extended time of seeking God through worship, prayer, and reflection. This gathering will not be offered on livestream.

Lent Giving Drive

This year's drive is supporting the Good in the 'Hood food shelf at Crosstown by adding cleaning items to the distribution. We have identified six times of need:

Toilet Cleaner | Laundry Detergent | Paper Towels

Dish Soap | Hand Sanitizer | All Purpose Spray

Please purchase products that are similar in brand and size to those displayed. It helps with distribution to have "uniform" products. You can make a purchase off our Amazon Wish List or shop on your own. The food shelf serves 35-40 families so this is our initial target amount.

Reflections, Music, and Prayer

This year we are exploring Lent through the less traditional lens of lament. Our passage of focus will be Matthew 27:45-56. Each week we will reflect on a different part of this passage in a blog post, soak up a Lament song from Porter's Gate, and cry out with a prayer Psalm from David.

Posts will be shared Monday morning here and in your app.

*If you are interested in the Lent resources for your family please connect with Polly. She has a couple different options for you to explore.

Ukrainian Egg Decorating- April 1

Save the date! Bonnie Overcott is going to teach us the art of Ukrainian Egg Decorating. More information about the cost, RSVP method, tools, and history of this tradition is in this google doc. All ages and skill levels are welcome but RSVP is needed!

Wednesday Nights

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

Kids Too!

Clue! Solving the Mystery of Jesus. Kids will be the detectives, looking for clues to discover the true meaning of Easter!

Youth Group

Studying the book of Mark

Adult Option

March 9: Last hybrid Immerse small group meeting.
March 16: No adult programing offered.
March 23-April 27: Parent Equip 2.0 This will meet 4 times in person, partnering with an asynchronous online discussion component. Can't come in person? Join the discussion online! Parents, grandparents, and mentors are invited to participate. We will be using "The 6 Needs of Every Child" as a framework for our discussions. You don't need to purchase the book, but in case you wanted to learn more check out their Growing Connected website.

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.

💵 Giving Point of Clarification

It is not unusual to receive checks from investment accounts (e.g. retirement accounts, dividends, etc.). If possible, please have your financial institution include your name, either on the check or on the accompanying paperwork. On several occasions checks have arrived with no identification of the givers (account owners). Those donations will not appear on the year-end giving statement since there is no way to determine who made the donation. If you have any questions please contact Liana Ogawa.

Wow! This one got a lot of people talking. Yes, it's the cross on the altar at church. The abbreviation is for the Greek word ΙΗΣΟΥΣ, Jesus' name.

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. 🤔

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📅 Save the Date...

Vespers Service March 18
Leadership Retreat Con't March 19
Food Shelf March 23
Egg Decorating April 1
Council Meeting April 11
Food Shelf April 13
Good Friday Service April 15
Easter April 17

Event Request Form

🏢 Office Hours & Staff Updates

Tuesday-Friday 9:00-3:00

Pastor John on vacation March 7-13.

Polly is on vacation March 14-15.

Director of Worship Arts Job Description and Contact Form

Director of Youth Ministries Job Description and Contact Form

Yesterday the food shelf saw a record number of 53 households come for assistance!

COVID Policy

Masking in the building is now optional. Moving forward the Sanctuary will be divided into a masked side and optional mask side. Children's Ministry activities will continue mask requirement for all leaders and children.