Crosstown Connection - June 8 - June 22

Summer Sermon Series “Why are you so afraid?” “Who is my neighbor?” “”Where is your faith?” “Do you love me?” In the Gospels, Jesus asked 280+ questions and posed many more questions than answers. What was the genius of this mode of teaching from Jesus? Over the upcoming three months, we’ll dive into Jesus’ questions and stir-up the faith and love that the Holy Spirit is seeking to mobilize in our lives. Join us!

Upcoming Food Distribution dates: Wednesday, June 14 Wednesday, June 28

Nokomis East Food Distribution Food Distribution Celebrated in Local Paper! The Nokomis East Food Distribution that is hosted by Crosstown was featured in the May’23 edition of the “Longfellow Nokomis Messenger.” Click here to read the article. Sign up to Volunteer at the Food Shelf!

All teen students (6th - 12th grades) are invited to enjoy lunch with Pastor John on Sunday, June 11 @ 11:30 AM in the Youth Room. (We’re meeting a week early this month as June 18 is Father’s Day). Come and learn about an exciting service opportunity this summer!

Adopt a Camper! We rejoice that all of the 22 students from Crosstown who are attending Covenant Pines BIble Camp this summer have been “CHOSEN!” This means that someone has stepped forward to pray for and support them during their week at CPBC. If you have any questions about how to fulfill this role, contact Ben Larson (larsonbn@gmail.com).

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 its 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!

Prayer Requests: Pastor Polly Instroza on Ministry Renewal Leave from May 4 - June 15  Crosstown Leaders as we begin a Fresh Ministry Season. Deacons: Carol Matheny, Dennis Olson, Katie Berfeldt, Bob Weides, Wayne Berfeldt. Elders: Mark Ogawa, Kathy McGillivray, Kathleen Lindahl, Bill Weller, Heather Polhemus. Secretary: Bonnie Overcott. Treasurer: Sheryll Storry Upcoming Events:  June 11 - Pizza with Pastor for Youth June 17 - Youth Event: Progressive Dinner July 23-26 - VBS! Pastor Polly Inestroza on Ministry Renewal Leave May 4 - June 15 Event Request Form

Contact Information Update: If you have updated contact information, please forward that to the Crosstown Office at office@crosstowncovenant.org. Thank you! If you would like to receive the updated contact info of the following Crosstown members, please reach out to the office at office@crosstowncovenant.org.   Ordell & Georgia Matzdorff Betty Parker Jan Germann

Contact Staff at Crosstown John Jacobi, Lead Pastor pastorjohn@crosstowncovenant.org Cell: 612-723-5419 Polly Inestroza, Pastor of Children & Adult Ministries polly@crosstowncovenant.org Cell: 773-607-9781 Aaron Berfeldt, Director of Worship Arts aaron@crosstowncovenant.org Youth Ministry youth@crosstowncovenant.org Randall Thaden, Custodian 2rthaden@gmail.com General Office Questions office@crosstowncovenant.org Elder Team Mark Ogawa (Church Chair), Kathy McGilvary, Kathleen Lindahl, Heather Polhemus, Bill Weller Visit our website Download Crosstown's App from Apple Download Crosstown's App from Google Play

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