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November 2017 The Compass All Saints Day Sunday, November 5th We

Saints and hope that all of you will be willing to participate in

THE feast ONE Service - Sunday, November 19th at 9:30 am Potluck

Thanksgiving Feast Potluck immediately after the worship service.

1 November 2017 The Compass All Saints Day Sunday, November 5th We are looking forward to celebrating the memories of our wonderful Saints and hope that all of you will be willing to participate in this remembrance celebration. (see page 3 for more information). THE feast ONE Service - Sunday, November 19th at 9:30 am Potluck feast follows the service Please bring a dish to share for The Thanksgiving Feast Potluck immediately after the worship service. Tableware and beverages will be provided by the Hospitality Team. All are Welcome!

Cross Winds Welcomes our New Members New Members joined Cross Winds Sunday, October 22, 2017 Dru Cirio & Megan Sopkowiak David & Jilla Arthur A very

the loss of our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, Bernie Hagen.

Thank-you from the bottom of our hearts, The Hagens, Lahtinens, and Beraneks Remember to set your clocks back!

22, 2017 Levi Holliday Fleener Parents: Theresa & Lukas Fleener Sibling: Lyla Ruth Fleener Grandparents: Brad and Laurie Fleener Congregational

Jim & Cindy Nicholson, Connie & Randy Pillar Great-Grandparents: Ken & Jean Dozeman Congregational Sponsors: Rachel, Jeff, Madison & Ashley Devereaux

Associate Pastor, Director of Student & Young Adult Ministries Tracy Ottenstroer, Director of Children s Ministries Lori Goldstein, Administrator

Nancy Betterman, Accompanist Amber Lahtinen Kristi Lahtinen Cheryl Purkat Childcare Volunteer Office Staff: Audrey Bouma The Compass is a monthly

2 Cross Winds Welcomes our New Members New Members joined Cross Winds Sunday, October 22, 2017 Dru Cirio & Megan Sopkowiak David & Jilla Arthur A very special thank-you to our Cross Winds family for all the prayers, words of encouragement, cards, and gifts that have supported and encouraged us in the loss of our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, Bernie Hagen. Many have shared stories of how Bernie shared a story or touched your heart with his interest in you. Thank-you from the bottom of our hearts, The Hagens, Lahtinens, and Beraneks Remember to set your clocks back! Daylight Saving Time ends: Sunday, November 5th Set your clocks back In the evening of Saturday November 4th Baptized Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 Levi Holliday Fleener Parents: Theresa & Lukas Fleener Sibling: Lyla Ruth Fleener Grandparents: Brad and Laurie Fleener Congregational Sponsors: Brad and Laurie Fleener Jessica & Scott Wingert Jack Ella Louise DeLeeuw Parents: Beth & Phillip DeLeeuw Grandparents: Doug & Deb DeLeeuw, Jim & Cindy Nicholson, Connie & Randy Pillar Great-Grandparents: Ken & Jean Dozeman Congregational Sponsors: Rachel, Jeff, Madison & Ashley Devereaux 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. 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

November Sunday Worship at Cross Winds Sunday, November 5 On this All Saint s Day we remember those persons, family members and friends no longer alive, who played a role in blessing us and helping

Our Scripture is Matthew 5:1-12 in which Jesus describes the blessed life and saintly life in some surprising ways.

Have you decided to live excellent in your relationships and in your spiritual growth Sunday, November 19 Thanksgiving Sunday is here and we celebrate with great worship and our annual potluck Feast.

3 November Sunday Worship at Cross Winds Sunday, November 5 On this All Saint s Day we remember those persons, family members and friends no longer alive, who played a role in blessing us and helping our faith to develop. You are invited to bring 5x7 or 4x6 photographs of your saints as we recreate a great cloud of witnesses See the beginning of the newsletter for more information. Our Scripture is Matthew 5:1-12 in which Jesus describes the blessed life and saintly life in some surprising ways. Sunday, November 12 Malachi 1: 6-14 Excellence Honors God The prophet Malachi asks Have you decided to give God your best in life - with your skills and talents, with your job? Have you decided to live excellent in your relationships and in your spiritual growth Sunday, November 19 Thanksgiving Sunday is here and we celebrate with great worship and our annual potluck Feast. There is one worship service at 9:30 AM followed by the meal. Our 3 rd grade students will receive their Bibles at this service. Pledges for the 2018 budget will be received at this service. The message is... Where s my pie? based on Luke 17: Sunday, November 26 Random Acts of Kingdom Kindness based on Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus describes the importance of treating the people around us with kindness. A Charge Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, November 21. Our District Superintendent Susan Nienaber has authorized Cross Winds to hold a church conference Tuesday November 21 at 6:30 PM for the purpose of setting the 2018 compensations for pastors Rev. Mike Dyrdal and Licensed Local Pastor Rachel Deveraux. Rev. Shirley Duncanson will be the presiding elder. The regularly scheduled Cross Winds Board meeting will immediately follow this charge conference. Pastor Mike All Saints Day Sunday, Nov. 5th On Sunday, November 5, you are invited to bring a photo or two of some of the saints who encouraged and influenced your life. These photos of deceased family members and acquaintances will be added to our Stadium of Saints for display in the sanctuary during worship. In this way we remember them, and say thank you to God for their influence on our lives, based on the imagery of Hebrews 12: 1-2. Photos can be either professional portraits or snap shots, and no larger than 4 x 6. The photos can be placed in the box at the entrance to the sanctuary on Oct. 29 and/or Nov. 5. Photos may also be brought forward during the opening hymn on Nov. 5. Please put your name on the back of the photos. After the worship service you may pick up your photos. New Partner Brunch If you would like to learn more about Cross Winds or have an interest in becoming a member we will be hosting a Partner Brunch on: Sunday, November 5th - Noon-1:15 pm Sign up: At the Welcome desk in the lobby area or Call the church office at or Lori.goldstein@crosswindsumc.org New Partner Brunch This is a terrific way to get to know more about Cross Winds, meet the church staff, and spend time with others new to the church. Who will you remember this year? Page 3

"Opportunities to Connect & Grow" Know your Love Language yet? EXPLORE all 5 MORE DEEPLY! Want to personally apply what we ve been learning about the 5 Love Languages in October worship?

Grab a cup a coffee and come downstairs to the adult room to join us!

we will be forming a discussion group led by Kate Biederman. The new book by Dr Gary Chapman, of the 5 Love Languages series explores communication throughout the Alzheimer s journey.

4 "Opportunities to Connect & Grow" Know your Love Language yet? EXPLORE all 5 MORE DEEPLY! Want to personally apply what we ve been learning about the 5 Love Languages in October worship? 3 Sunday morning sessions 9:40-10:35 AM taught by Bill Lewis will help us do just that whether your situation is single, married or parenting, we ll have an interesting time digging in! Grab a cup a coffee and come downstairs to the adult room to join us! Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade In conjunction with what we ve been learning about the 5 Love Languages and the series of workshop presentations by the Alzheimer s Association that we re hosting, we will be forming a discussion group led by Kate Biederman. The new book by Dr Gary Chapman, of the 5 Love Languages series explores communication throughout the Alzheimer s journey. Watch for dates & sign up info. If you have questions or would like to show your interest, please contact Kathy Dyrdal at kdyrdal@me.com Looking Ahead: 2 nd in the series Alzheimer s Association presentations. Saturday Feb 3, :00-10:30am EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES Communication is more than just talking and listening it s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. As people with Alzheimer s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. Page 4

Things you may want to know about... Giving Update Giving through September 2017 was $412,000. This is 73% of our 2017 Budget and 3.2% better than last year.

As part of a plan to reduce this anticipated shortfall we initiated a Leadership Giving Challenge to those in our leadership positions in our ministries which has yielded an additional $12,600 in

We still believe that we should continue to pray and consider if you are called also to help us close our anticipated gap.

Thank you so much for your generous support of the ministries at Cross Winds.

Join a group on Saturday, November 4th from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Coon Rapids location. If you are interested please email Floyd Burghard at fburghard@comcast.net with your name and phone number.

Please call the church office for more information. let her know you will be coming. Bring your current project, completed shawls to be dedicated and hats/scarves to donate. New members welcome.

5 Things you may want to know about... Giving Update Giving through September 2017 was $412,000. This is 73% of our 2017 Budget and 3.2% better than last year. While this is good news compared to prior years our analysis of the giving is still indicating that we may need an additional giving in order to break even for As part of a plan to reduce this anticipated shortfall we initiated a Leadership Giving Challenge to those in our leadership positions in our ministries which has yielded an additional $12,600 in giving. We have been encouraged by the results of this initiative decreasing our anticipated shortfall. The Finance Committee believes that our shortfall gap is $10 to $15,000. We still believe that we should continue to pray and consider if you are called also to help us close our anticipated gap. To the extent that you would like to make an additional contribution or commitment this year, please reach out to our Financial Secretary, Steve Weeks so that we can consider that in our planning. Thank you so much for your generous support of the ministries at Cross Winds. Looking for a few good hands to Feed My Starving Children Join a group on: Saturday, November 4, Turn hunger into hope with your two hands at Feed My Starving Children. Join a group on Saturday, November 4th from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Coon Rapids location. 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 Monday, November 1 pm in Fellowship Hall. Joan Mann is hosting. Please call the church office for more information. let her know you will be coming. Bring your current project, completed shawls to be dedicated and hats/scarves to donate. New members welcome. Stitches Of Love Stitches of Love sewing group will gather here at Cross Winds on Thursday, November 2, 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 the Church Office. We, with gratitude, accept donations of cottons, blends, flannels, knits and fleece. Fabric should be unwashed and unused with no political symbolism or advertisements. Do you love everything Christmas? Do you love to deck the halls with boughs of holly? If you answered 'Yes', stay after church on November 26 and help the worship team begin the decorating process for Advent. Many hands make light work and we need you! There are trees to put together, wreaths to hang, and much more. Come lend a hand and have a Fa La La La Good Time. Shalom: Contemplative Practice Group Sunday mornings at 9:45 am - Choir room - lower level Practices will include gentle, mindful movement to support relaxation, a time of shared silence for Centering Prayer and Meditation, a reading from Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church s Pastor Sally Howell Johnson s book, The Practicing Life: Simple Acts. Sacred Living, and a brief discussion. The intention of the group is, in Pastor Johnson s words from her introduction, to help us see the Holy in our every-day, working, living, playing lives, to stay awake to the movement of the Sacred, and to take the time to reflect on these experiences by practicing staying awake, being present, paying attention, being in community, and living our lives with the deep knowing that we are a part of a web that is so intricate it is pure mystery. All are welcome to join us on this journey of contemplative practice. Please contact Cindy Volmer, Kate Biederman, Tami Cooper, Renee McWIlliams, or Katie Bartelt for more information. Page 5

First Cross Winds Days for Girls Sew-a-Thon Huge Success Cross Winds fellowship hall was all a buzz on October

reusable feminine hygiene items for the Days for Girls project.

These kits allow girls to attend school when they have their period so they get the education they need and

Special thanks to Judy Johnson, Maple Grove Rotary Member for sharing supplies and equipment and telling us

Also thanks to Roger Roth for running sound and Alec Baker for loading and unloading equipment and supplies.

6 First Cross Winds Days for Girls Sew-a-Thon Huge Success Cross Winds fellowship hall was all a buzz on October 12 as 32 people worked at tracing, cutting, stringing, turning, and sewing the many parts needed for making reusable feminine hygiene items for the Days for Girls project. The finished items will be put into kits and distributed to several third world countries. These kits allow girls to attend school when they have their period so they get the education they need and deserve. Special thanks to Judy Johnson, Maple Grove Rotary Member for sharing supplies and equipment and telling us about the Days for Girls story. Also thanks to Roger Roth for running sound and Alec Baker for loading and unloading equipment and supplies. A huge thank you to the many people who donated their time, supplies, and food for the event. We had so much fun that another Days for Girls event is being planned at Cross Winds for early The Stitches of Love Sewing group hosted this event. Our next meeting is Nov. 2 at 1:00 pm at Cross Winds. We welcome anyone who wants to sew or would like to learn to sew to join us! Page 6

Student Ministry Middle School 6-8th Grades High School 9-12th Grades Sunday, November 5 Youth Life/Edge @ 9:30

Cross Toy Drive Kickoff Happy birthday, Rachel!

Wednesday, November 15 WNL Regular Schedule (8th grade Destination night) Happy birthday, Kev-O!

Series for November is Hello My Name Is Who are you, really? The answer may be simpler than you think.

for our ministry partner, Cross Food Shelf.

7 Student Ministry Middle School 6-8th Grades High School 9-12th Grades Sunday, November 5 Youth 9:30 AM Wednesday, November 1 WNL Mentor Night 5:45 PM Sunday, November 12 Youth 9:30 AM, Cross Toy Drive Kickoff Happy birthday, Rachel! Wednesday, November 8 WNL Regular Schedule Sunday, November 19 One 9:30 AM NO Youth Life/Edge classes Wednesday, November 15 WNL Regular Schedule (8th grade Destination night) Happy birthday, Kev-O! Sunday, November 26 One 9:30 AM NO Youth Life/Edge classes stay after service to help decorate and make cookies! Wednesday, November 22 NO WNL Happy Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 29 WNL Regular Schedule Our Student Bible Series for November is Hello My Name Is Who are you, really? The answer may be simpler than you think. In this series, we ll discover that when we look to God for the answer, we can live confidently knowing our identity is found in Him. Cross Toy Drive-Starting on November 12th, CW Student Ministry will start collecting toys/monetary donations for our ministry partner, Cross Food Shelf. There will be an ornament tree in the Children s Ministry area that families can select from to purchase a gift for a specific age. Student Ministry families will be shopping for all remaining ornaments on Wednesday, December 13th with all monetary donations that have come in. All toys will be delivered to Cross on Friday, December 15th in time for their Holiday Shopping Event, which serves over 300 families in need on Saturday, December 16th. If you are available to help at the shopping event on 12/16, please contact Rachel Devereaux ASAP so she can get you signed up! 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

November 2017 Children s Ministry We re all about our Cross Winds Kids!

All are welcome! Family Fun Night Friday, Nov.

November 19th during our ONE-9:30 am service Kids in Church!

Cleaning Supply Donations. September-November Visit us at: http://www.crosswindslife.

8 November 2017 Children s Ministry We re all about our Cross Winds Kids! Pre School Kindergarten 1 st 5 th Grade Crew 345 2nd Harvest Food Bank Sat. Nov. 4th - 12:00-3:30 pm (Leave from church) Sign up you and your friends early: Crew 345 is a special program for any 3rd-5th graders seeking friendships and mission opportunities! All are welcome! Family Fun Night Friday, Nov. 10 6:30 pm 3rd Graders get their Bibles in Church! November 19th during our ONE-9:30 am service Kids in Church! Sunday, November 12th, 10:45 am service ALL Sunday school kids will sing to honor our Veterans!! CWUMC Kids on a Mission! UMCOR - Kids support Hurricane Disaster Relief Through Sunday school offering & Cleaning Supply Donations. September-November Visit us at: ekk_articlepage.php?sermonslug=kids-ministry-fallopportunities&slug=kids-ministry-fallopportunities&version_id= Subscribe to our calendar now! Like us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: CWUMC Kids Tracy Ottenstroer, Director of Children s Ministries Tracy@crosswindsumc.org Facebook: Crosswindsumckids Twitter: CWUMCkids Instagram: CWUMCkids Cell (612) Page 8

9 Cross Winds United Methodist Church Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Bulletin Deadline 9:00 am Sr. Facilities 1:00 pm Making Sense of the Bible 5:45 pm Dinner/Mentor Night 6:00 pm Women s Ensemble/Youth 6:45 pm Musical 7:00 pm Youth Education Classes 7:30 pm Adult Choir 8:00 pm Youth closing 8:15 pm Youth depart 2 9:00 am Sr. Exercise Daily Dose 1:00 pm Stitches of Love 6:15 pm WOS vocal 7:00 pm WOS Band 3 4 9:00 am Feed My Starving Coon Rapids location 12:00-3:30 pm Crew 345, 2nd Harvest Food Bank Daylight saving time ends 11/5Set you clocks back tonight 5 All Saints Day 8:30 & 10:45 am Worship Services 9:35 am Sunday School for all ages 9:45 am Shalom Noon-1:15 pm New Partner Brunch Daylight saving time ends 6 6:30 am Making Sense of the Bible 9:30 am Caring Ministries 5:30 pm Brass Ensemble 6:30 pm Worship- Team Finance Team 7 7:00 am BNI 9:00 am Staff Meeting 6:00 pm Kids musical 6:30 pm Cub Scouts 7:00 pm Boys Scouts 8 Bulletin Deadline 9:00 am Sr. Facilities 1:00 pm Making Sense of the Bible 5:45 pm Dinner 6:15 pm Youth 6:45 pm Musical 7:00 pm Hospitality Team 7:00 pm Youth Education 7:30 pm Adult Choir 8:00 pm Youth closing 8:30 pm Men s Ensemble 9 9:00 am Sr. Exercise class 10 6:30 pm Family Fun Night :30 & 10:45 am Worship Services 9:35 am Sunday School for all ages 9:45 am Shalom 13 6:30 am Making Sense of the Bible 9:30 am Caring Ministries 5:30 pm Brass Ensemble 6:00 pm Communication Team Veterans Day 14 7:00 am BNI 10:00 am Adult Bible study 9:00 am Staff Meeting 6:00 pm Kids Musical 7:00 pm Boys Scouts 7:00 pm Ministry Leadership Team 15 Bulletin Deadline 9:00 am Sr. Facilities 5:45 pm Dinner 6:15 pm Youth 6:45 pm Musical 7:00 pm Youth Education 7:30 pm Adult Choir Youth Education Classes 8:00 pm Youth closing 8:30 pm Communion Ensemble December Compass Deadline 16 9:00 am Sr. Exercise class 6:15 pm WOS Vocal Thanksgiving Sunday 3rd Graders receive bibles 9:30am Worship Service Feast follows service 20 9:30 am Caring Ministries 21 7:00 am BNI 9:00 am Staff Meeting 10:00 am Adult Bible study 6:00 pm Kids Musical 6:30 pm Chare Conference, CW board to follow the meeting 7:00 pm Boys Scouts 22 Bulletin Deadline 9:00 am Sr. Facilities 6:45 pm Musical 7:30 pm Adult Choir 8:30 pm Communion Ensemble 23 Happy Thanksgiving! Office Closed 24 Office Closed 25 8:00 am WOS vocal 8:30 am WOS Band 26 9:30 One Worship Service 10:30 am Decorate the church for Advent 27 9:30 am Caring Ministries 1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 5:30 pm Brass Ensemble 28 7:00 am BNI 9:00 am Staff Meeting 10:00 am Adult Bible study 6:00 pm Kids in Sanctuary 7:00 pm Boys Scouts 29 Bulletin Deadline 9:00 am Sr. Facilities 5:45 pm Dinner 6:15 pm Youth 6:45 pm Musical 7:00 pm Youth Education 7:30 pm Adult Choir/ 8:00 pm Youth closing 8:30 pm Communion Ensemble 30 9:00 am Sr. Exercise class

Cross Winds United Methodist Church 15051 Weaver Lake Road Maple Grove, MN 55311 Return Service Requested Phone: 763-494-9463 Web site: http://www.crosswindslife.org Prayer Request: http://www.

10 Cross Winds United Methodist Church Weaver Lake Road Maple Grove, MN Return Service Requested Phone: Web site: Prayer Request: November Worship Schedule Nov. 5 &12 8:30 & 10:45 am Nov. 19 & 26 One Service at 9:30 am Christian Education for all ages 9:35 am In This Issue: All Saints Day, Sunday, Nov. 5th One Service Sunday, Nov. 19th, The Feast follows the service CW new members & CW baptized November Worship & Charge Conference New Partner Brunch Opportunities to Connect and Grow Things you may want to know about... Giving update, Feed My Starving Children, Prayer Shawl, Stitches of Love, Decorate the church, Shalom CW Days for Girls Sew-a-Thon Student Ministry Children s Ministry CW Nov. calendar

New Sunday Worship Schedule

The Compass September 2018 New Sunday Worship Schedule Begins September 16 Worship at 9:00 & 10:30 AM Sunday School classes at 10:30 AM It s September and we re back in the swing of fall programming. To