Church Conference, Tuesday May 15-6:30 PM

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1 The Compass May 2018 Church Conference, Tuesday May 15-6:30 PM Our District Superintendent Susan Nienaber has authorized Cross Winds to hold a church conference for the purpose of receiving a Nominations Team report and electing ministry leaders for upcoming one, two, and three year terms. Our Nominations Team has been hard at work to match skills, passions, and needs of the congregation. All members of the congregation are invited and welcome to attend. Pastor Mike Dyrdal will be the presiding elder. The regular Cross Winds Board meeting will follow this church conference at approximately 7:00 PM. The Annual Conference of United Methodists meets Tuesday, May 29 - Friday, June 1 in St Cloud Minnesota clergy and leaders gather every year to connect for worship, adopt goals and programs, and determine budgets; take stands on key issues; ordain clergy; and receive the bishop's appointment of ordained ministers. Cross Winds attendees include Pastors Mike Dyrdal and Rachel Devereaux and retired elders Pastors Harold Biederman and Shirley Duncanson. Jodi Peschman is serving as our Lay Delegate. Brent Cottington will be attending as the Big Waters District Lay Leader. You can look for more about Annual Conference at: Love Offering received until Sunday, May 27 The Love Offering for Missions is a special offering received by every Minnesota United Methodist church and is delivered to annual conference session. It benefits international, national, and Minnesota missions. This year's Love Offering will be received until Sunday May 27. It supports three projects: Puerto Rico Hurricane Recovery Trips will receive 65% of the Love Offering. Most of the funds will be used for construction supplies bought and used on the island. Some of the funds will cover the purchase of hygiene kits and cleaning bucket supplies. Additional funds will be used for scholarships for first-time mission participants. The Freedom Schools Program at Park Ave. UMC in Minneapolis, will receive 20% of the Love Offering. This is a six-week summer day camp experience for children. Its mission is to ensure that every child receives a healthy, safe, and moral life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. Each year, about 50 scholars are part of Park Avenue UMC s program, which aims to address the summer slide and to close the achievement gap. Love Offering funds will cover expenses for reading curriculum materials and for young adult mentors. NUMAS Haus will receive 15% of the Love Offering. It provides emergency shelter and support services to homeless single women and their children in New Ulm and surrounding Brown County. Clients receive housing for up to 90 days as they complete a program that includes counseling, health and financial management, parenting and food preparation skills, and obtaining access to county social services and vocational training. Love Offering funds will be used to help families with transitional rent assistance for six to twelve months.

2 David & Nancy Hughes are thankful to announce the arrival of a new grandson: Wesley Russell Hughes Born: April 2nd, 2018 at 6:11 pm 8 lbs. 1 oz. 20 inches Parents: Dereck & Krysten Hughes Everyone is healthy and doing fine! Baptized Sunday, April 29, 2018 PeiQin Benson Born: Dec. 9, 2008 Parent: Michelle Benson Congregational Sponsors: Diane & Perry Lowry-Luther Zhou Vi Benson Born: Sept. 28, 2003 Parents: Michelle Benson David Benson (deceased) Congregational Sponsor: Diane Lowry-Luther Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 2018 The church office will be closed Pastoral Staff Mike Dyrdal, Lead Pastor Volunteer Clergy Harold Biederman, Pastor Emeritus Shirley Duncanson, Pastor Emeritus Rachel Devereaux, Associate Pastor, Director of Student & Young Adult Ministries Tracy Ottenstroer, Director of Children s Ministries Lori Goldstein, Administrator David Hughes, Treasurer Lori Lahtinen, Director of Worship & Music Michelle Schober, Music/Worship Admin. Nancy Betterman, Accompanist Amber Lahtinen Kristi Lahtinen Cheryl Purkat Childcare Volunteer Office Staff: Audrey Bouma The Compass is a monthly publication of Cross Winds United Methodist Church. Your Compass editor is: Lori Goldstein. We appreciate your articles! We reserve the right to edit for space and content. Make sure to check out our WEBSITE for information and inspiration. It is updated continually. Web site: Cross Winds United Methodist Church Weaver Lake Road Maple Grove, MN Phone: Page 2

3 May Worship Passages That Pump Me Up Our preaching team joins Pastor Mike Dyrdal in exploring favorite Scriptures that have made a difference in our lives. These words have moved us to respond to God s grace and call on our lives. Sunday, May 6 Rev Harold preaches on The Light of the World, Holy Communion will be celebrated at both the 8:30 and 10:45 am worship services. Sunday, May 13 Final Instructions Before returning to heaven, Jesus promises to continue to be with his followers through the Holy Spirit. His last instructions to them include Wait for the Spirit to come the one I promised to send. Pastor Mike Dyrdal explores Acts 1: Sunday, May 20 Not All of This is Me On this Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and its gifts of courage and power to us. Pastor Mike preaches as we look at Acts 2: Sunday, May 27 A Hero for Justice, William Wilberforce Do you know the name William Wilberforce? A hero to Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln, Wilberforce led England to abolish slavery decades before the American Civil Way. Fiercely devoted to following Jesus Christ, he changed the world. Pastor Mike Dyrdal preaches. Philemon 1: Summer worship schedule with one worship begins on Sunday, May 27 at. "Opportunities to Connect & Grow" Sunday mornings 9:40 10:35 am Page 3

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5 2018 Confirmation Class Confirmed Sunday, April 29, 2018 On Sunday, April 29th at the10:45 am worship service, nine of our young people were confirmed in their faith. Those being confirmed and received into church membership are: Zhou Vi Benson Aries Jon Bueckers Jorie Lynn Emerson Natalie Louise Heckathorne Michael Vincent Heim Chloe Marie Koenig Aaliyah Catherine SiYan Lowry-Luther Savannah Jo Sihai Lowry-Luther Joseph Samuel Ream Zachary Aaron Rudquist, will be confirmed at Brunswick UMC Here s An Opportunity To Get Involved in Breaking Free During the month of May we are collecting the following Donations for Breaking Free: Towels and Washcloths Beauty items; Shampoo, soap, deodorant. Hotel sample beauty items; Shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc. for their outreach program. Tooth brushes and toothpaste. Cleaning Supplies ; Cleanser, sponges, bleach, Window cleaner, dish soap, laundry detergent Bra s, Underwear. Gift Cards; Target, WalMart, Super America, Holiday. Please bring these items to Church in April and May and put them in the container marked Breaking Free. Thank you for your help! Breaking Free Graduation on May 22 nd. See Tom or Grace Child if you would like to attend. We can carpool from church. Page 5

6 Things you may want to know about... Giving Update Don Bushen, Finance Chair The Finance Committee is always looking for members who would like to contribute their gifts and talents. We would like to add you to our team. We have open positions on the committee and on our counting team for you. If you are interested please contact Don Bushen, our Finance Committee Chair. Our Giving through March looks right on track compared with all prior years. We are hopeful that we will get to a breakeven or be able to contribute to our reserves this year. If your family would like to make a pledge, please reach out to our Financial Secretary, Steve Weeks so we can include you in our plans for Thank you so much for your generous support for the past year and your continued support for our ministries at Cross Winds for Stitches of Love Stitches of Love sewing group will gather here at Cross Winds on Thursday, May 3rd at 1:00 pm. Anyone is welcome who likes machine sewing, cutting out fabric, or enjoys fellowship to learn about ongoing sewing mission projects. Join us in the fellowship hall at 1:00 pm. Any questions can be directed to Jane Ducklow ( ) or Joan Mann ( ). We, with gratitude, accept donations of cottons, blends, flannels, knits and fleece. Fabric should be unwashed and unused with no political symbolism or advertisements. Looking for a few good hands to Feed My Starving Children Join a group on: Saturday, May 12th, 9:00-11:00 am Coon Rapids Location Turn hunger into hope with your two hands at Feed My Starving Children. If you are interested please Floyd Burghard at fburghard@comcast.net with your name and phone number. Kids over 6 years old, youth and adults are welcome. Prayer Shawl Ministry Will gather on May 21st at 1:00 pm in Fellowship Hall at Cross Winds. Karen Glaeser will be hosting. Bring your current project to work on and completed shawls to dedicate. Call Karen at (612) for questions or to let her know you are coming. Dory Pederson will do a demonstration on Tatting. You are invited to join us if you knit or crochet, or would like to learn. Page 6

7 Middle School 6-8th Grades Student Ministry High School 9-12th Grades Rummage Sale Fundraiser Thursday, May 3rd - 9:00 am-4:00 pm Friday, May 4th - 9:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday, May 5th - 8:00 am-2:00 pm Sunday, May 6 Youth Life (6-8 th grades)/edge (9-12 th 9:30 AM Sunday, May 13 Youth Life (6-8 th grades)/edge (9-12 th 9:30 AM Happy Mother s Day! Sunday, May 20 Youth Life (6-8 th grades)/edge (9-12 th 9:30 AM Last Class Party Sunday, May 27 1 worship 9:30 AM NO YOUTH LIFE/EDGE Our Student Bible Series for May is Tricked We will accept new and gently used items for the Student Ministry Rummage Sale until Wednesday, May 2nd. Donations may be dropped off during normal church hours (M-F 9:00 am-3:00 pm ). No adult clothing donations, please. Sign up to help with sorting/shifts see a Student Ministry Team Leader for details! This is a series about the tricky nature of temptation and how God frees us from the negative feelings that can accompany our unwise choices. WEEK 1: Temptation tricks you. WEEK 2: Forgiveness frees you. Wednesday, May 9 Student Ministry Leadership Team 2018/19 Planning Meeting 5:45-9 PM. May Work Weekend Retreat for LYFE Camp LITs Rachel Devereaux Associate Pastor to Students, Young Adults and their Families Cross Winds UMC Weaver Lake Rd. Maple Grove, MN (CA cell/text) church fax rachel@crosswindsumc.org #cwumcyouth Page 7

8 Children s Ministry We re all about our Cross Winds Kids! Pre School Kindergarten 1 st 5 th Grade May 2018 Family Fun Night May 6:00 pm FEATURE PRESENTATION is Ninjago!! Keep in the know at crosswindslife.org/church-life/ preschool-elementary Sign up for the Summer Day Camp NOW! Cross WindsLife.org Cross Winds Kids are encouraged to attend: Teddy Bear Camp (#53) - August Ages Koronis Discovery Camp (#141) - June Ages Northern Pines Tracy Ottenstroer, Director of Children s Ministries Tracy@crosswindsumc.org Facebook: Crosswindsumckids Twitter: CWUMCkids Instagram: CWUMCkids Summer Day Camp is at Cross Winds, June Camp Minnesota offers camps throughout the summer at Koronis and Northern Pines Page 8

9 Cross Winds United Methodist Church Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 7:00 am BNI 9:00 am Staff Meeting 7:00 pm Boy 7:00 pm Facilities Team Rummage Sale Set up 2 Bulletin Deadline 9:00 am Sr. Facilities 6:15 pm Women s Ensemble 7:00 pm Adult Choir 8:00 pm Music funeral prep Rummage Sale Set up 3 9:00am 4:00 pm Rummage sale Sr. Exercise class 1:00 pm Stitches of Love 6:00 pm Wind of the Spirit 4 Student Ministry Rummage sale (May 3, 4, 5 at Cross Winds) 9:00 am 5:00 pm Rummage Sale 5 8:00 am 2:00 pm Rummage Sale 6 8:30 & 10:45 am Worship Services 9:35 am Sunday School for all ages 9:40 am Shalom Crew 345 serving as Greeters & Ushers 7 Caring Ministries 5:30 pm Brass Ensemble 6:30 pm Welcome Center Team 8 7:00 am BNI 9:00 am Staff Meeting 6:30 pm Cub 7:00 pm Boy 9 Bulletin Deadline 9:00 am Sr. Facilities 5:45 pm Student Ministry Leadership Team 7:00 pm Adult Choir 7:00 pm Hospitality Team 8:15 pm Men s Ensemble 10 Sr. Exercise class 6:00 pm WOS Rehearsal 11 Celebration of Life for Janet Tevis 10:00 am Visitation 11:00 am service Lunch follows the service Tea set up 12 9:00 am Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids location 2:00 pm Spring Tea 6:00 pm Family Fun 13 Mother s Day 8:30 & 10:45 am Worship Services 9:35 am Sunday School for all ages 9:40 am Shalom 14 Caring Ministries 5:30 pm Brass Ensemble 6:30 pm Worship & Finance Team 15 June Compass Deadline 7:00 am BNI 6:30 pm Church Conference 9:00 am Staff 7:00 pm Boy 16 Bulletin Deadline 9:00 am Sr. Facilities 7:00 pm Adult Choir/ Brass/WOS 8:15 pm Communion Ensemble 17 Sr. Exercise class 6:00 pm Wind of the Spirit Rehearsal 18 LYFE Camp 19 LYFE Camp 20 8:30 & 10:45 am Worship Services 9:35 am Last Day of Sunday School 9:40 am Shalom 21 Caring Ministries 1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 22 7:00 am BNI 9:00 am Staff Meeting 7:00 pm Boy 23 Bulletin Deadline 9:00 am Sr. Facilities 6:00 pm Choir picnic 24 Sr. Exercise class Summer Worship Service Love Offering 28 Memorial Day The church office will be closed 29 7:00 am BNI 9:00 am Staff Meeting 7:00 pm Boy 30 Bulletin Deadline 9:00 am Sr. Facilities 31 Sr. Exercise class June 1 Annual Conference May 29-June 1

10 Cross Winds United Methodist Church Weaver Lake Road Maple Grove, MN Return Service Requested Phone: Web site: Prayer Request: prayer-requests/ May Worship at Cross Winds... Summer Worship begins May 27th One service at Sunday, May 6,13 & 20 Worship 8:30 & 10:45 am Sunday, May 13 Mother s Day In this Issue Church Conference Annual Conference Love Offering Births, Baptisms May Worship Opportunities to Connect & Grow Spring Tea 2018 Confirmation Class Breaking Free Things you may want to know about Giving update, Stitches of Love, Feed My Starving Children, Prayer Shawl Ministry Student Ministry Children s Ministry May Calendar