This year the Crosstown hospitality elves are carrying on the tradition of gifts to our homebound. We are delivering more than 30 cozy gifts to members around the Twin Cities before Christmas.

Have you checked out the Crosstown photo album lately? We have new pictures of the youth Christmas party and family crafting day. If you have pictures from 2020 to contribute please email the office.

If you would like giving envelopes to utilize in 2021, please complete this form by Friday, Dec 11th or contact the office. These envelopes are not necessary if you use our online giving option.

24 Hour Prayer Vigil - Jan 8 & 9

Every year we as a church set aside a 24-hour period to focus in prayer for our world, nation, community and congregation. You will be able to take part in this event in person at Crosstown or in your home.

Save the date, and a signup for times will be created shortly.

This January we are kicking off the year with a vision of increased community and engaging conversation in vivid Biblical color. Our series, 50 Days with Jesus, will have three ways to participate and we hope that you prayerfully consider how you will take part.

First, this sermon series is inspired by a Biblically vivid TV show. The Chosen is a wonderful presentation of Christ, his disciples, and his friends in all their humanity. We invite you to watch these episodes on your own or at one of our watch parties.

Second, Sunday sermons will echo the corresponding Chosen episode and dig deeper into the Biblical text covered in that episode. We invite you to join us on YouTube at 9:15am for the live stream and share in the chat with friends. Crosstown is together in spirit even if we are separated by location.

Third, take it a step deeper with our small group options. These groups will commit to meet virtually for 8 weeks to wrestle together, share current needs or concerns, and be challenged to take weekly action. We pray that this will be discipleship at its best and that you will consider taking a next step to join a group. Discipleship-Community-Mission

Crosstown wants to extend a note of heartfelt gratitude to our friend, Pastor Matt. His generous heart to serve us during Pastor John's COVID quarantine is a special gift to our congregation. We celebrate Pastor Matt's willingness to do "double duty" by serving in both music as well as preaching ministry on November 22 and 29. Thank you for your willingness to serve in Jesus' name!

Jenny Wurdemann and Laverl Johnson welcomed a precious baby girl to the world on November 30th. Due to some complications baby Linnea is currently in the NICU. They are thankful for your prayers during this time and the Saturday baby shower has been postponed.

Angie Kopylov's baby shower, which was postponed until Dec 19th, is still a go on Zoom. If you would like to know the most current information from the organizers please RSVP here to be on the email list.

NENA's last distribution day of free food for Bossen is Wednesday, Dec 16th. If you would like to help you can sign up here.

Looking for a get-a-way up north? CPBC has a new winter camp option. Check it out here.

Birthdays!

Stephanie Hartman 12/14, Judy Haglund 12/15, Brian Maus 12/17, Tulio Ponce 12/19, Nathan Baake 12/21, Dennis Olson 12/27, Erica Olson 12/28, Wayne Berfeldt 12/29, Liana Ogawa 12/30

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