Crosstown Connection - May 4 - May 18
Crosstown Priorities: Heartfelt, Multi-Generational Worship–
(This is the 1st of a 3-part series highlighting our congregational priorities).

Sunday worship at Crosstown is focused on God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We celebrate God’s presence with us and in us through worship that is engaging and participatory. Worship at Crosstown will include moments of joy and lament, celebration and silence, encouragement and challenge. Whether worshipers are 8 or 88 years of age, we rejoice in being together as the multi-generational people of Jesus Christ. We want to live-into the words of Psalm 100. “Shout for joy to the LORD all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness and come before him with joyful songs.” Our hope is that through worship we encounter the Living, Risen Jesus and that each person leaves our gathering with a sense of, “I met Jesus today!” 
Passing of Sherm Harris
We are saddened to pass along the news that our dear friend in Jesus, Sherm Harris, passed away on Thursday, April 27 at the age of 96. A celebration of Sherm’s life will take place at Crosstown on Saturday, June 3 at 11 AM and will be followed by a lunch. This will be a joy-filled opportunity to rejoice in the gift of Sherm’s impact on so many friends!
New Grow Group: Listening to God - A Simple Guide for Normal People
A fresh “Grow Group” is launching on Wednesday, May 17 @ 6:30 pm. We will focus on moving forward in our ability to hear and respond to God’s voice in our lives. Participants are invited to purchase a copy of our resource, Listening to God: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig. Please alert Pastor John of your intention to attend with an email (pastorjohn@crosstowncovenant.org). 
Dr. C. Walton Lillehei Medical Education Scholarship
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, 2023, with the scholarship being awarded in August 2023. Applications and guidelines are available upon request. Please contact Mike Anderson at mike-anderson@outlook.com or by phone at 952-250-7689.
July 23-26
6-8:15pm
Crosstown's VBS is
on it's way!
We are looking for LEAD volunteers who would are ready and willing to say YES to serving in VBS ministry this summer.

GAMES LEAD
SNACK LEAD
BIBLE ADVENTURE LEAD
REGISTRATION LEAD

Curriculum materials are ready for pick up!

If you are interested in a LEAD role, please reach out to Polly!
Food Distribution dates in May:

Wednesday, May 10
Wednesday, May 24
Prayer Requests:

  • People of Sudan as that nation is in the midst of a Civil Way

  • Pastor Polly Inestroza on Ministry Renewal Leave (May 4-June 15

Upcoming Events: 

May 20 - Crosstown Yard and Garden Clean Up! 8:00-11:30 (Bring your own gloves and tools!)

July 23-26 - VBS!

Pastor Polly Inestroza on Ministry Renewal Leave May 4 - June 15

Contact Staff at Crosstown

John Jacobi, Lead Pastor
Cell: 612-723-5419

Polly Inestroza, Pastor of Children & Adult Ministries
Cell: 773-607-9781

Aaron Berfeldt, Director of Worship Arts

Youth Ministry
youth@crosstowncovenant.org

Randall Thaden, Custodian

General Office Questions
Elder Team

Samantha Buchanan (Church Chair), Amy Ponce, Kathleen Lindahl, Mark Ogawa, Heather Polhemus, Bill Weller, Scott Hayes

5540 30th Ave South ~ Minneapolis, MN ~ 55417 ~ 612-724-3601
Passion for Christ Compassion for People