Congregational Conversations- May 2

Members are invited to continue the conversation around adaptive leadership by joining a small group in person or on Zoom. Groups will meet from 10:30-11:30 and childcare will be provided. Youth are encouraged to join a discussion group.

Pastor John has prepared a worksheet for your attention and reflection. If you are unable to attend an in-person or Zoom conversation, please read the worksheet and share your thoughts directly to Pastor John.

Week 3 Reading Summary Video

*more English copies of Immerse are available at church.

Check out your app to find the latest Immerse Poets Kids' Meal options! Videos, spiritual practices, and some parental encouragement.

Bible Presentation- May 2

This Sunday we will celebrate seven 1st graders and will present them with a reading Bible. The list includes:

Racial Righteousness Update- May 5

What is God's ongoing call to Crosstown in regards to racial righteousness? You're invited to join a conversation facilitated by Julia Van Der Werf from Epiphany Covenant. As we seek to follow the ARC of racial justice (Awareness / Relationships / Commitment), Julia is coming to serve as a catalyst of the Holy Spirit. Please RSVP to Pastor John to join on Zoom May 5th at 8:00pm.

As our technology demands and complications have increased by running the simultaneous live stream Sunday service, it has become clear that we needed to make a hire. Scott Wood has been hired to be our Worship Arts Audio Video Coordinator. He will be working 4 hours a week helping to coordinate the presentation of audio and visuals for Sunday services online and in person.

Summer is just around the corner and Crosstown has 17 students planning to attend camp this year! Camps are filling up. If you have questions about camp we encourage you to join the CPBC Parent Coffee event May 4. Or you can contact Polly or Angie with questions or scholarship requests. Also if you know anyone looking for a joy-filled summer service job, Covenant Pines is looking to fill a number of counselor positions.

Congrats to Herman Saul as he retires from another completed term on the Covenant Pines board. It has been a tumultuous year but Herman's years of wisdom were a steady anchor.

Spring Clean-up- May 1

Join us Saturday, May 1 from 8:30 to noon. All ages are welcome, BYO tools & gloves, and please RSVP to Marcia

This outdoor carnival is a fun invitational event for all kids!! We need you! We are looking for volunteers to run carnival games, help with crafts, welcome guests, or help with safety. Are you available? Saturday, May 22, 10:00-12:00! Talk with Polly if willing and available.

This commission has struggled to maintain members for the past several years. Our church is at a crossroads, whether to continue to support this commission or retire it. Should you have any questions or interest in serving on the Global Missions Commission, please contact Pastor John or Bob Weides/Church Chair. Per the request at the Congregational Meeting the Missions Commission description is linked.

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