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1 February 2019 The Compass ZUPAS Community Partner Night, help raise money for CWUMC Student Ministry February 5 th 5:00-9:00 PM Dine-In or Take-Out Mention CW at check out and a portion of your bill will support CW Student Ministry February 8th, 6:00-8:00 pm Bring a comfy pillow or chair, a dish to share, and a friend if you dare! Two movies again this month... one geared for older, one for youngers! Cross Performances February 22, 23, 28, March 1, 2 ~ 7:30 p.m. February 24 and March 3 ~ 2:30 p.m. Cross Winds United Methodist Church

Caroline Rose Gross Born: New Year s Eve 12/31/2018 Parents: Amy & John Gross Big Sister: Liana Got Love? Love asks nothing in return but seeks those who need it.

Some sources say he performed weddings after the emperor banned them; others say he rescued Christians from Roman prisons. Two centuries later, the pope declared February 14 St. Valentine s Day.

By the mid-1700s, friends and sweethearts exchanged heart-shaped trinkets or sent handwritten notes of affection on February 14.

Emeritus Ministry Staff Rachel Devereaux, Associate Pastor, Director of Student & Young Adult Ministries Tracy Ottenstroer, Director of Children s Ministries Lori Goldstein, Administrator David

2 Caroline Rose Gross Born: New Year s Eve 12/31/2018 Parents: Amy & John Gross Big Sister: Liana Got Love? Love asks nothing in return but seeks those who need it. And who needs our love more than those who are consumed with hatred and are utterly devoid of love? -Dietrich Bonhoeffer Affectionately yours St. Valentine, a Roman priest, was martyred in 270 A.D. for loving Jesus. Some sources say he performed weddings after the emperor banned them; others say he rescued Christians from Roman prisons. Two centuries later, the pope declared February 14 St. Valentine s Day. According to legend, the priest signed this letters Your Valentine. Later, Christians followed suit to honor him. By the mid-1700s, friends and sweethearts exchanged heart-shaped trinkets or sent handwritten notes of affection on February 14. Special dates Valentine s Day, February 14, 2019 Presidents Day, February 18, 2019 Pastoral Staff Mike Dyrdal, Lead Pastor Volunteer Clergy Harold Biederman, Pastor Emeritus Shirley Duncanson, Pastor Emeritus Ministry Staff 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 Administrator 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

February Worship Series The Body of Christ - Part Two Pastor Mike Dyrdal Sunday, February 24 Compassion - the Heart of Healing Matthew 9:35-10:1 & Matthew 15:29-32 Jesus identified with the pain of

3 February Worship Series The Body of Christ - Part Two Pastor Mike Dyrdal Sunday, February 24 Compassion - the Heart of Healing Matthew 9:35-10:1 & Matthew 15:29-32 Jesus identified with the pain of others. The hungry, lonely, sick, grieving and lost were embraced by him. Compassion is at the heart of the healing ministry of Jesus. It continues to be the call of all Christ followers. Pastor Shirley Duncanson preaches. In February we further pursue the image of the Church as the Body of Christ in the world today. As Christ followers we are called to do the same stuff that Jesus did inviting others to follow, discipling by teaching and learning from Christ, and healing hurts and relieving suffering. Sunday, February 3 The Head of the Body Christ based on Ephesians 1: God shares with us the same amazing power that raised Jesus from the tomb, and we live as Jesus presence in the world today. Pastor Mike preaches. Sunday, February 10 Position Yourself to Thrive Mark 4: 1-20 As the Body of Christ, we place ourselves in situations where we can grow and flourish. Is there some clutter in your life getting in the way of your thriving? Pastor Mike preaches. Sunday, February 17 You re Invited Luke 14; 7-14 & John 21: 4-8 There s nothing better than being invited, accepted, wanted and feeling special. We re invited to be served at God s table as well as hosting and inviting others to join us. As the body of Christ we are called to stretch our boundaries and go beyond our comfort zones to carry the good news to all people in all ways. Pastor Rachel Deveraux preaches. Special General Conference this month on The Way Forward If you follow the news in our United Methodist denomination, you might have heard there is a special session of the General Conference coming February in St. Louis, MO. Usually this gathering of UM leaders from around the world occurs every four years. In fact, Minneapolis will be hosting the General Conference in But this month a special session is coming together to see if United Methodists can find a way forward in the face of perpetual disagreements over homosexuality. A few years ago UM Bishops formed a commission of persons from every geographical and theological wing of the church around the world, asking them to develop plans and legislation for the larger church to consider. This Commission on a Way Forward met nine times over a year and a half and came up with three possible plans for the future. The Traditionalist Plan was not recommended or affirmed by the commission or the Council of Bishops. It would maintain the current global United Methodist teaching on human sexuality, which basically states that the practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching and is not condoned for UM ordained and appointed leaders. This plan simultaneously seeks to increase accountability for pastors, churches, and annual conferences who willfully violate UM standards. This plan also sought to include a gracious exit provision that would allow individual congregations or entire annual conferences that could not live with the current positions on sexuality to withdraw from the United Methodist Church with their property intact. Continued on page 4... Page 3

4 Continued from page 3 The One Church Plan, which has been endorsed by the Council of Bishops, would remove all of the restrictive language on homosexuality from our Book of Discipline. It would then allow, but not require, United Methodist clergy to perform same-gender weddings where legal, and allow, but not require, annual conferences to ordain LGBTQ pastors. Supporters of the One Church Plan argue it would create space to allow pastors and congregations to contextualize their ministry. The Connectional Conference Plan is more difficult to describe. It would create three conferences in the U.S. based on values instead of geography. One connectional conference would be comprised of churches and pastors who support current UM traditional teaching and standards on sexuality. A second connectional conference would reflect the values of the one church plan. The third would be a progressive conference and require all clergy and churches to be fully inclusive. Annual Conferences such as Minnesota would vote on which Connectional Conference they wished to join. A local church would be allowed to disagree with the approach taken by their annual conference, and could vote to affiliate with a different connectional conference. The three Connectional Conferences would have their own Bishops and operate separately, but would come together under one umbrella to support global missional and relief programs. Our own Bishop Ough has said he sees big difficulties with implementing this plan. Apparently this would require the passage of nine constitutional amendments to be implemented a daunting task. You can find a good summary of each plan at this site: way+forward+umc/summary+of+3+plans.pdf Each plan faces obstacles, in terms of whether it is constitutional according to UM rules, therefore it s impossible to know what if any legislation will pass. As you can guess if you are still reading, this is difficult to communicate in a short space. You can dig for more information at a site created by several bishops - onechurchplan.org For a fairly mainstream take on things you might visit um-insight.net. You'll likely find another variety of viewpoints with a comprehensive listing of articles at And if you are really ambitious, you can read all three plans (240 pages) in their entirety at: l-conference/2019/documents/generalconference-2019-adca-english.pdf As a pastor who has served churches with members holding varying perspectives, I personally have tried to live with an agree to disagree and think and let think approach. It always seemed wise to hold onto both personal conviction and humility, in order to serve diverse congregations. But as we all well know, our world does not always want or allow various viewpoints to have a place at the table. I came to United Methodism from another denomination. One of the things that attracted me to the Wesley movement and approach was the strong commitment to Jesus Christ along with Methodism s sense of humility and a willingness to reach out, embrace, and converse with others who think or see things differently. I pray that this special quality of the UM church will remain. As the special General Conference approaches, I invite you to hold the sessions (February 23-26) in serious prayer. Our Bishops have recommended the following spiritual practices 1. Engage in a weekly Wesleyan 24-hour fast from Thursday after dinner to Friday midafternoon. Those who have health situations in which food fasts are not recommended might consider fasting from social media, , or another daily activity. 2. Pause and pray for our church s mission and way forward daily for four minutes from 2:23 through 2:26 a.m. or p.m. in your own time zone (or at another time of your choosing). The reason for the recommended time period is that the Special Session of General Conference will be held Feb , Here s a prayer you might start with from a Joaquina: God, we are grateful that you choose us to be your vessels as you transform the world for which you so deeply care. We give thanks for each delegate to General Conference and pray you might pour your wisdom upon them. And unite them in your Spirit. May the love for Jesus and for each other prevail even in the midst of differences. Amen. Please pray for General Conference each day. Pastor Mike Page 4

Adult Ministry Small Groups during Lent -- Training for Spiritual Growth? Join us! We know training is necessary for those who succeed in physical competition.

Learning to think, feel, and act like Jesus won t happen simply by trying hard, or sheer willpower But we can prepare ourselves to receive God s transforming work within us.

Discussions align with weekly messages on Sunday mornings 6 discussion sessions with DVD presentation Multiple group choices, with different day and time options If you have a group that already

5 Adult Ministry Small Groups during Lent -- Training for Spiritual Growth? Join us! We know training is necessary for those who succeed in physical competition. What training is necessary if we are serious about growing in our relationship with God? Learning to think, feel, and act like Jesus won t happen simply by trying hard, or sheer willpower But we can prepare ourselves to receive God s transforming work within us. Would you take the step of being part of a group for 6 weeks during Lent? There is a place for you! Find a deeper connection with God as we explore Spiritual Disciplines for ORDINARY PEOPLE. Discussions align with weekly messages on Sunday mornings 6 discussion sessions with DVD presentation Multiple group choices, with different day and time options If you have a group that already meets, we ll supply materials Sign ups begin Sunday Jan 27 at church and online The Life You ve Always Wanted offers modern perspectives on the ancient path of the spiritual disciplines -- to experience God s power to bring change and growth in our lives The heart of Christianity is transformation a relationship with God that impacts not just our spiritual lives, but every aspect of living. The Life You ve Always Wanted is an encouraging and challenging approach to a Christian life that s worth living life that fills an ordinary world with new meaning, hope, change, and joy. Drop in Bible Study 9:00 am Come any or every Sunday and spend just an hour in intentional contemplation of God s Word. Bibles & other study resources are available for use, but bringing your own Bible is great! Topics will vary based on the group s interest, sometimes digging deeper into that day s scripture basis for worship. No registration or advanced reading, just come with a seeking mind and a yearning heart. Everyone is welcome here! Lower Level, Adult Room, ongoing, facilitated by Jamie Boettcher and others Coffee at the bottom of the stairs on Sundays! Shalom 9:00 am All who have an interest in practicing the disciplines of mindful movement and Centering Prayer to support healing, wholeness, and God s presence are welcome! Lower level, Choir Room, ongoing Page 5

Things you may want to know about... Our Giving By Don Bushen We recently completed our budget for 2019.

our Giving matching our Expenses for the year. Your generous contributions are needed to support all of our critical missions at Cross Winds UMC.

Thank you so much for your generous support and your continued support for our ministries at Cross Winds.

We make quilts, school bags, baby items, and reusable feminine hygiene kits to help those in need.

9463 for contact information Feed My Starving Children Prayer Shawl Ministry Looking for a few good hands to Feed My Starving Children Join a group on: Saturday,

6 Things you may want to know about... Our Giving By Don Bushen We recently completed our budget for Even though we were very encouraged at the level of support we received from all of our families that pledged for 2019 we will fall short of achieving our goal of our Giving matching our Expenses for the year. Your generous contributions are needed to support all of our critical missions at Cross Winds UMC. If your family would like to help Cross Winds UMC, please reach out to our Financial Secretary, Steve Weeks Thank you so much for your generous support and your continued support for our ministries at Cross Winds. Stitches of Love Stitches of Love invites anyone interested in sewing for missions to join us for our monthly meeting on Feb. 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm. We make quilts, school bags, baby items, and reusable feminine hygiene kits to help those in need. Donations of fabric and money towards the projects are always welcome. Call the church office at for contact information Feed My Starving Children Prayer Shawl Ministry Looking for a few good hands to Feed My Starving Children Join a group on: Saturday, February 9, :00-11:00 am Coon Rapids Location Turn hunger into hope with your two hands at Feed My Starving Children. Call the church office at for contact information will gather on Monday, February 25, at 1:00 pm in Fellowship Hall at Cross Winds Dianne Roth will be hosting. Contact the church office to let her know you will be coming. Bring your current project to work on and completed shawls to dedicate. Do you knit, crochet or want to learn join us? Page 6

February 24th, 11:00-11:30 am 1st Grade Baptism Milestone Parents and 1st graders, come learn about baptism and experience hands on, this special sacrament of our church.

KIDS ON A MISSION-FEBRUARY We are partnering with Osseo Area Schools this month to support their 5th annual program, Students Connecting Through International Service.

Gavin s team, including students at Basswood, Edinbrook, Oak View, Elm Creek, Park Brook, and Rice Lake Elementary, will be leading a fundraiser in the schools, purchasing school supply kits, and

7 February 24th, 11:00-11:30 am 1st Grade Baptism Milestone Parents and 1st graders, come learn about baptism and experience hands on, this special sacrament of our church. ALL 1st graders and their parent( s) or grandparent (s) are invited, regardless of participation in Sunday School! See Ms. Tracy for details. KIDS ON A MISSION-FEBRUARY We are partnering with Osseo Area Schools this month to support their 5th annual program, Students Connecting Through International Service. This effort, led by our very own Gavin Nelson, will be brought to the congregation for support as well... can anyone say BAKE SALE! Gavin s team, including students at Basswood, Edinbrook, Oak View, Elm Creek, Park Brook, and Rice Lake Elementary, will be leading a fundraiser in the schools, purchasing school supply kits, and then delivering the items to a small school in Sasabe, Sonora, Mexico. After the trip in April, we will hear from Gavin on his experiences and see pictures! Tracy Ottenstroer, Director of Children s Ministries Tracy@crosswindsumc.org Facebook: Crosswindsumckids Twitter: CWUMCkids Instagram: CWUMCkids Family Fun Night February 8th, 6:00-8:00 pm Bring a comfy pillow or chair, a dish to share, and a friend if you dare! Two movies again this month... one geared for older, one for youngers! Page 7

Middle School 6-8 grade High School 9-12 grade February 6, 13, 20, 27 Wednesday Night Live

Depart to Shine - 8:15 PM Sunday Morning Student Hangout Sundays 10-10:30 AM Students are

in their spaces downstairs from 10-10:30 AM (treats served, couches available and SGL check

) Thursday, February 7th 6:30-8 PM ANY adult is welcome to come and be a part of the Youth

Planning for upcoming events and the overall ministry happening with our students takes

February 5 th 5:00-9:00 PM Dine-In or Take-Out Mention CW at check out and a portion of your

Worship 9:00 or 10:30 AM, Student Hangout 10-10:30 AM February Calendar Feb 3 Worship 9 OR

WNL Mentor Night ALL Students 6-12 th grades Feb 7 Youth Leadership Meeting 6:30-8 PM Feb 10

grades Feb 24 Worship 9 OR 10:30 AM, Student Hangout 10-10:30 AM Feb 27 WNL ALL Students,

8 Middle School 6-8 grade High School 9-12 grade February 6, 13, 20, 27 Wednesday Night Live Dinner 5:45 pm Sanctuary - 6:15 PM Programs for grade levels - 7 PM Closing Sanctuary - 8 PM Depart to Shine - 8:15 PM Sunday Morning Student Hangout Sundays 10-10:30 AM Students are encouraged to worship on Sunday mornings at either the 9:00 or 10:30 AM service, and hangout in their spaces downstairs from 10-10:30 AM (treats served, couches available and SGL check ins happening!) Thursday, February 7th 6:30-8 PM ANY adult is welcome to come and be a part of the Youth Leadership! Meetings are the 1 st Thursday of every month for 1.5 hours and meet at CW. Planning for upcoming events and the overall ministry happening with our students takes place. Would LOVE to have YOU in YOUTH! February 5 th 5:00-9:00 PM Dine-In or Take-Out Mention CW at check out and a portion of your bill will support CW Student Ministry February 3, 10, 17, 24 Sunday Morning Student Life Worship 9:00 or 10:30 AM, Student Hangout 10-10:30 AM February Calendar Feb 3 Worship 9 OR 10:30 AM, Student Hangout 10-10:30 AM Feb 5 Community Partner Night Café Zupas 5-9 PM Feb 6 WNL Mentor Night ALL Students 6-12 th grades Feb 7 Youth Leadership Meeting 6:30-8 PM Feb 10 Worship 9 OR 10:30 AM, Student Hangout 10-10:30 AM Feb 13 WNL ALL Students 6-12 th grades Feb 14 Happy Valentine s Day! Feb 17 Worship 9 OR 10:30 AM, Student Hangout 10-10:30 AM Feb 20 WNL ALL Students 6-12 th grades Feb 24 Worship 9 OR 10:30 AM, Student Hangout 10-10:30 AM Feb 27 WNL ALL Students, Mentors and Families BP Community Center Rachel Devereaux Associate Pastor to Students, Young Adults and their Families (CA cell/text) church rachel@crosswindsumc.org #cwumcyouth Page 8

Cross Winds United Methodist Church Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 10:00-11:00 am Al-Anon group Groundhog Day 3 Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 am 9:00 am *Shalom *Kids Worship *Adult classes

9 Cross Winds United Methodist Church Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :00-11:00 am Al-Anon group Groundhog Day 3 Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 am 9:00 am *Shalom *Kids Worship *Adult classes 10-10:30 am *Student Life *Kids Sunday School 6:00 pm Financial Peace 4 Caring Ministries Personnel Finance Cross 5 7:00 am BNI 9:00 am Staff Meeting 5:00-9:00 pm Café Zupas Cross 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 6 Bulletin Deadline 9:00 am Sr. Facilities 6:15 pm Worship & Youth 7:00 pm Adult Choir 8:15 pm Men s Ensemble, Duet 7 Sr. Exercise class 1:00 pm Stitches of Love 6:00 pm Wind of the Spirit Vocals Youth Leadership, Cross 7:00 pm Wind of the Spirit Band 8 6:00-8:00 pm Family Fun Night Cross 9 9:00 am Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids location 10:00-11:00 am Al-Anon group 10 Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 am 9:00 am *Shalom *Kids Worship *Adult classes 10-10:30 am *Student Life *Kids Sunday School 6:00 pm Financial Peace 11 Caring Ministries 5:30 pm Brass Ensemble 6:00 pm Welcome Mission Worship Cross 12 7:00 am BNI 9:00 am Staff Facilities 6:30-7:30 pm Cub Scouts Cross 7:00 pm Boy Scouts March Compass Deadline 13 Bulletin Deadline 9:00 am Sr. Facilities 6:15 pm Worship Women s Ensemble 7:00 pm Adult Choir, Youth 7:00 pm Hospitality, 8:15 pm Communion Ensemble 14 Sr. Exercise class Cross Happy Valentine s Day! 15 Cross 16 10:00-11:00 am Al-Anon group 17 Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 am 9:00 am *Shalom *Kids Worship *Adult classes 10-10:30 am *Student Life *Kids Sunday School 1:00-10:00 pm Cross Prayers stage set up 6:00 pm Financial Peace 18 Caring Ministries 5:30 pm Brass Ensemble 5:30-11:00 pm Cross President s Day Office Closed 19 7:00 am BNI 9:00 am Staff Meeting 5:30-11:00 pm Cross 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm MLT Meeting 20 Bulletin Deadline 9:00 am Sr. Facilities 6:15 pm Worship 6:15-11:00 pm Cross Communion Ensemble 7:00 pm Adult Choir, Youth 8:15 pm Men s Ensemble 21 Sr. Exercise class 5:30-11:00 pm Cross 22 7:30 pm Cross Anne Frank 23 8:00 am Wind of the Spirit Vocals 9:00 am Wind of the Spirit Band 10:00-11:00 am Al-Anon group 7:30 pm Cross, Anne Frank 24 Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 am 9:00 am *Shalom *Kids Worship *Adult classes 10-10:30 am *Student Life *Kids Sunday School 2:30 pm Cross, Anne Frank 6:00 pm Financial Peace 25 Caring Ministries 1:00 pm Prayers Shawl 5:30 pm Brass Ensemble Nominations Meeting 26 7:00 am BNI 9:00 am Staff Meeting 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 27 Bulletin Deadline 9:00 am Sr. Facilities 6:15 pm Women s Ensemble 6:15 pm Worship Communion Ensemble 7:00 pm Adult Choir, Youth 8:15 pm Communion Ensemble 28 Sr. Exercise class 7:30 pm Cross Play Anne Frank Cross -Anne Frank Thursday, Feb. 28, 7:30 pm Friday, March 1, 7:30 pm Saturday, March 2, 7:30 pm Sunday, March 3, 2:30 pm

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: prayer-requests/ Worship in February at Cross Winds... In this Issue Café Zupas Community Partner Night Worship 9:00 & 10:30 am February 3, 10, 17, 24 9:00 am Adult drop in class, Kids Worship, Shalom 10:00-10:30 am Student Hangout 10:30 am Kids Sunday School Family Fun Night Cross The Diary of Anne Frank February Worship General Conference The Way Forward Adult Ministry Things you may want to know about Children s Ministry Student Ministry February 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