Crosstown Connection: June 4 - 17




Summer Women's Grow Group

Sunday's 9am (8 weeks)


Starting June 7, 9am

Crosstown Youth Room

Leaders:

Heather Polhemus & Deena Fischer

A Word from Pastor Paul

Dear Crosstown family - We have stepped into summer – the longer days, the warmer temperatures, the change of pace. May the Lord refresh us in these coming weeks. A few reminders

  • Women’s potluck brunch is this Saturday hosted by Caitlin Rani
  • Game night will be at church Saturday June 13
  • Financial giving remains a need as we move into summer... our giving is short of our expenses...let’s catch up...I invite you to be regular, and as generous as you can, during your summer schedules

 

Last Sunday we concluded our sermon series on the Holy Spirit, the inner presence of Jesus with us. I asked permission to include the prayer from Samantha Buchanon that was shared during our May 24 Pentecost service.  It has stayed with me. I invite you to pray it for us as a church family....

 

Holy Spirit, may we walk in step with you. Produce in us the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Shape our character so that others see Christ in the way we live and love. Let every decision we make be led by your Holy Spirit. Fill us. Let your presence be our breath. Spirit lead us into the fullness of your will, and let our lives overflow onto others. Empower us to be a witness for Jesus, who carries his light and hope that points to you alone. Heavenly Father, we open our hearts to the movement of Your Spirit today. Give us the sensitivity to recognize Your nudge to reclaim our time and the courage to follow where You lead. When You say “move”, give us the grace to take the step, and when You say "wait," grant us the patience to be still. Let Your Spirit guide us in every word and action. In Jesus' name, Amen.


-Pastor Paul




Inviting all the ladies to a potluck brunch at Caitlin Ogawa's home.

Saturday, June 6 - 10am

Bring something to share. RSVP to Caitlin. 651-895-6523



Games For All Ages

Saturday, June 13

5-8pm 


Bring your favorite table game and invite a friend.


Pizza will be provided. RSVP to Katieberfeldt@gmail.com

 

Children's, Youth & Families:

Wednesday, June 10

6:45-8:45

@ the Ponce's (Burnsville)

**address & info in the app.

Saturday, June 20 11-5pm

@ the Buchanan's.

**address & info in the app


EPIC slip'n'slide, State Fair treats, swimming, wiffle ball, devo & more.


Inviting all youth and their friends.

Parents

We need YOUR help to pull together all 6 of our Summer Youth Events.

Click below to find ways for you to be involved. 

Middle School Guy's Bible Study @ Jim's


Inviting the current middle school guy students to a 3-week Bible Study at Jim Fischer's (Bloomington).

June 17, 24, and July 1.


**Address & more info in the app or connect with Jim.



Who's at Camp?


Bridge Week: June 17-21

Sonia Larson (2nd Grade)



 

Pastoring the Neighborhood

Nokomis East Food Distribution

May 27's Impact


  • 116 households (386 people)
  • 2,763 #’s of food
  • 23 volunteers (totaling 58 hrs) 

Next distribution days:

June 10 & 24

 




Crosstown Homegoing:

Lifetime member of Elim & Crosstown, Bev Lohmann passed away on Tuesday, June 3. Her funeral will be at Crosstown on Tuesday, June 9 at 11am. Visitation at 10am, lunch following service.

Funeral will be live-streamed. Email Pastor Polly for the link.


Financial Update YTD:

April 30, 2026


Total Income: $98,082

Expenses: $122,175

Shortfall: $(28,093)

Did you miss the Congregational Meeting on January 25th?

Copies of Crosstown's Annual Report are still available!

 

Upcoming Events:


June 6 - Ladies Potluck Brunch - 10-12 (Caitlin Ogawa's)

June 9 - Bev Lohmann's Funeral - 10:30am

June 10 - Nokomis East Food Distribution (2-4pm)

June 10 - Youth Bonfire @ the Ponce's (6:45-8:45pm)

June 13 - Game Day @ Crosstown - 5-8pm

June 16 - Zoom Prayer - (9am)

 

Staff & Leadership at Crosstown

Ministry Teams & Leaders

Children's Ministry -Wayne Berfeldt


Finance Ministry

-Bill Weller


Life & Mission

-Katie Berfeldt


Properties Ministry

-Bob Weides


Worship Ministry

-Brandon Polhemus


Youth Ministry

-Nancy Olson

Staff at Crosstown


Paul Murphy, Lead Interim Pastor

pastorpaul@crosstowncovenant.org


Polly Inestroza,

Pastor of Family Ministry

polly@crosstowncovenant.org

Cell: 773-607-9781


Worship Ministry

worship@crosstowncovenant.org


Youth Ministry

youth@crosstowncovenant.org


General Office Questions

office@crosstowncovenant.org

Leadership Team

Heather Polhemus(Chair)

Wayne Berfeldt

Diane Chynoweth

Kathy McGillivray

Bonnie Overcott

Bob Weides

Bill Weller

Crosstown's Mission: to INVITE & EQUIP all people into a

life-changing, ever-growing relationship with Jesus Christ.