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June 2019

The Compass

Worship at Town Green…

Sunday, June 30th, 9:30 am

7791 Main Street No. Maple Grove

Cross Winds is going “On the road” to lead a community worship

service at the band shell. Be there and help us put our

best foot forward.

Invite a friend or neighbor.

Come early, the music starts at 9:15 am.

Linger after with coffee and treats.

The great word for this week is eleutheria which is

translated as freedom.

Graduation Sunday June 2

nd @ 9:30 AM

Are you graduating this year? We are celebrating YOU with a special

worship service on Sunday, June 2nd @ 9:30 AM.

If you would like your information included in the service, please send your photo, school graduating from,

what you are graduating with (diploma, degree, certificate, etc),

and what your future plans are to Pastor Rachel -

[email protected].

mailto:[email protected]

Pastoral Staff

Mike Dyrdal, Lead Pastor

Rachel Devereaux, Associate Pastor, Director of Student Ministries

Volunteer Clergy

Harold Biederman, Pastor Emeritus

Shirley Duncanson, Pastor Emeritus

Ministry Staff

Amber Lahtinen, Director of Children’s Ministries

Lori Lahtinen, Director of Worship & Music

Michelle Schober, Music/Worship Admin.

Nancy Betterman, Accompanist

Lori Goldstein, Administrator

David Hughes, Treasurer

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: http://www.crosswindslife.org

Cross Winds United Methodist Church

15051 Weaver Lake Road Maple Grove, MN 55311

Phone: 763-494-9463

Baptized Sunday, May 12, 2019

Emaline Mary Finch

Born: December 25, 2018

Parents: Craig & Joanna Finch

Big Brother: William

Special Dates

† Graduation Sunday at CW,

June 2, 2019

† Pentecost, June 9, 2019

† Flag Day, June 14, 2019

† Trinity Sunday, June 16, 2019

† Father’s Day, June 16, 2019

† First day of summer,

June 21, 2019

Flag Day

Friday, June 14,

2019

Summer Worship

Summer Worship at Cross Winds

“Great Words – Big Ideas” with special music and a great worship theme, this summer will be inspiring at Cross Winds.

On Sunday June 9 we start a new message series that I’ve been looking forward to for many years. We will explore great words of the Bible that have deep and rich meaning. Many of you know the Bible was not written in English originally. The Old Testament was largely written in Hebrew with a small portion written in Aramaic. The New Testament was written mostly in Koine Greek, which was the everyday common language of the Eastern Mediterranean.

Each Sunday this summer we’ll explore the nuances of one or two great words of the Bible and tap into their big and rich meaning. In doing so, my prayer is that these great words will help us encounter the love and grace and life God intends for us to enjoy.

June Worship Lineup

Sunday, June 2 – On this Graduation Sunday, Pastor Rachel Devereaux talks about Foundations. Come celebrate the accomplishments of those graduating from schools and programs. Communion will be served,

Sunday, June 9 – Great Words – Big Ideas Pastor Mike Dyrdal kicks off our summer series on Pentecost Sunday as we explore the words pneuma and paraclete – two New Testament words that help us understand and connect with God the Holy Spirit. Music provided by Mary and Gary Muellenberg.

Sunday, June 16 – Something’s not quite right with the world. Or my life for that matter. The New Testament words hamartia and skandalon help us move ahead into God’s hope for our lives through Christ. Pastor Mike is preaching with music by a Men’s Quartet. Happy Father’s Day! Donuts with Dad’s following the worship service.

Sunday, June 23 – Rev. Harold Biederman takes on perhaps the most powerful and amazing word of the New Testament – charis – meaning grace, a free gift. Music provided by a Ukulele Ensemble.

Sunday, June 30 - Worship at Town Green in downtown Maple Grove Cross Winds is again going “on the road” to lead a community worship service celebrating freedom. We’ll be putting our best foot forward and everyone’s help is needed. We’ll let you know how you can help in the weeks prior to the service. The great word for this week is eleutheria which is translated as freedom. Music provided by the Wind of the Spirit Band and choir.

“Time with the Board” Sunday, June 9, following the 9:30 AM worship service in the Fellowship Hall. Cross Winds' Board invites you to this special session with our delegates to the Minnesota Annual Conference. This year’s annual conference meets June 18-20 in St. Cloud. The biggest agenda item will be to confer about Minnesota’s response as an annual conference to the recent actions of the United Methodist denomination regarding our ministry with gays and lesbians. We anticipate being able to share much new information, even though changes may be a year or more in the future. Our delegates to the MN Annual Conference include, Pastors Mike Dyrdal, Shirley Duncanson, Harold Biederman, Rachel Devereaux, and our lay representative Jodi Peschman.

Annual Spring Tea

May 11th was the 14TH Annual Spring Tea featuring a presentation by the Yukimakai tea group: Chanoyu (the Japanese Tea Ceremony). Two different types of ceremonies were presented, a less formal version with the tea host in kimono and a more formal version with the host wearing western dress. The ceremony emphasized respect, tranquility, beauty, friendship and discipline with great attention to detail in movements, presentation and preparation.

Yukimakai hosts an annual tea at the Como Park Tea House and Garden and several other events through the year. They have a facebook page for more information.

The menu featured smoked salmon sushi, dim sum dumplings and curried chicken salad as savories; scones included plain, currant and matcha glazed; sweets were assorted macarons, mochi and Kohakutou Japanese jellies.

Please contact Allyson Tarnowski ([email protected]) if you’d like to participate in future teas. There is room for everyone!


Things you may want to know about...

Theo the Praying Bear “Do you have a friend who needs to be

reminded of God’s love?”

Give them Theo the Cross Winds Prayer Bear.

Pick one up at the Welcome Center.

The Pastoral Care Ministry

Looking for a few good hands to

Feed My Starving Children Join a group on: Saturday, June 8th, 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 contact the church office for Floyd Burghard contact information. Kids over 6 years old, youth and adults are welcome.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry will gather on Monday, June 24 @ 1 pm in Fellowship Hall. Dorry Pederson is hosting. Please call her at 763-955-1854 to let her know you will be coming. Bring your current project and any

completed shawls to be dedicated. New members welcome.

Giving Update

by Don Bushen, Finance Chair

As our Church heads into the end of the second quarter our financial results are encouraging. Our congregational giving is stable and all expenses we have paid have been per our budgeted expectations. The Finance Team does recognize that we will move into the part of the year in the third quarter that will be very challenging for us. The Finance Team and our Church Board are examining Giving alternatives that are electronic. We feel this will open additional opportunities to enhance the Church's missions and our congregational giving. There will be additional communication about this electronic giving alternative once all of our plans are approved and authorized.

In the meantime your assistance and generous contributions are needed to support all of our critical missions at Cross Winds UMC. If your family would like to provide additional help for Cross Winds UMC, please reach out to our Financial Secretary, Steve Weeks ([email protected]). Thank you so much for your generous support and your continued support for our ministries at Cross Winds.


Student Ministry High School 9-12th Grades

Middle School 6-8th Grades

Student Ministry June Calendar

Sunday, June 2nd – Graduation Sunday – Worship @ 9:30 AM, Rising 6th Grade Parent Info Meeting @ 10:45 AM in Fellowship Hall

Thursday, June 6th – Last day of school for Osseo District 279 – Welcome to SUMMER!

Sunday, June 9th – Worship @ 9:30 AM

June 10-14 – Summer Day Camp @ CW – Students can volunteer!!!

Saturday, June 15th – 3rd Annual Golf Scramble Fundraiser – Pheasant Acres Golf Course – 12:30 PM start

Sunday, June 16th – Worship @ 9:30 AM

June 18-20 – MN Annual Conference – please pray for our clergy and leadership around our conference!

Sunday, June 23rd – Worship @ 9:30 AM, Depart for LYFE Camp

June 23-29 – LYFE Camp @ Northern Pines

Sunday, June 30th – Worship @ 9:30 AM, LYFE Camp reunion lunch in Eden Prairie @ 12 PM (see Rachel about carpools)

Rachel Devereaux Associate Pastor, Director of Youth Ministries

Cross Winds UMC 15051 Weaver Lake Rd. Maple Grove, MN 55311 763.494.9463 - church

www.crosswindsumc.org https://www.facebook.com/cwumcstudents @cwumcmiddle @cwumchigh #cwumcyouth

Rising 6th Graders Parent Info Meeting – June 2nd @ 10:45 AM

So long Elementary School! If you have a student entering Middle School this fall, this info meeting is for you! This is a chance for you to hear about Student Ministry and what options your student has to get connected to friends, fellowship and faith here at CW during their Middle School adventure! We will meet in Fellowship Hall after morning worship! Bring ANY questions you might have about Student Ministry! See you there

LYFE Camp – June 23-29 – Live Your Faith Everyday

We have a lot of students attending LYFE Camp and wanted to provide the mailing address in case you want to drop them a letter…or a package…during their time at camp. Mailing address is: Northern Pines Camp and Retreat Center, ATTN: LYFE Camp (and camper’s name/church name), 20033 County 1 Park Rapids, MN 56470. If you would like to know specific names of campers heading to LYFE Camp, please contact Pastor Rachel (951-764-8069 CA cell./text or [email protected])

http://www.crosswindsumc.org/

https://www.facebook.com/cwumcstudents

https://www.facebook.com/cwumcstudents


What a wonderful year we've had! Thank you, kids and leaders for making our program so great! Want to join the

fun? We would love to have YOU get involved with Children's Ministry/Cross Winds Nursery.

Children’s Ministry We’re all about our Cross Winds Kids! Pre School – Kindergarten – 1st –5th Grade

June 2019

Camp Minnesota is June 23-28

We have over a dozen young campers heading off! Please shower them in prayer. Stay tuned for details

about a group gathering prior to camp!

Worship in June

In June, kids are invited to worship with their families until dismissal for children's

worship downstairs following a children's message.

June 30th we will worship at the Town Green! It's a great opportunity to

bring a friend!

Day Camp at Cross Winds is June 10-14 Volunteer and pray for a week of learning,

fun and discipleship!

Cross WindsLife.org Amber Lahtinen, Director of Children’s Ministries

Facebook: Crosswindsumckids Twitter: CWUMCkids Instagram: CWUMCkids

Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

10:00 am-3:00 pm HCI/Becky Bolland MN Annual Conf. 612.281.1595

10:00 am Al-Anon

2

Graduation Sunday

9:30 am Summer Worship

10:45 am Rising 6th grade parent info meeting

11:00 am-noon Lahtinen piano recital

3 9:30 am Caring Ministries 6:00 pm Welcome Team 6:30 pm Personnel Team

4 Bulletin Deadline 7:00 am BNI

9:00 am Staff Meeting

7:00 pm Boy Scouts

5 9:00 am Sr. Facilities 6:00 pm Music select groups

6

9:30 am Sr. Exercise class

6:00 pm WOS vocal rehearsal

Last day of school for Osseo District 279

7

8

9:00 am Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids location 10:00 am Al-Anon group

9 9:30 am Summer Worship

Cross Winds Board following the service

10 9:30 am Caring Ministries Team

11

Bulletin Deadline

7:00 am BNI 9:00 am Staff


7:00 pm Hospitality Team

13


14

15 10:00 am Al-Anon group

12:30 pm 3rd Annual Golf scramble @Pheasant Acres Golf Course

16 Father’s Day


Donuts with Dad follows the service

17

9:30 am Caring Ministries 6:30 pm Worship Team July Compass Deadline

18

Bulletin Deadline

7:00 am BNI 9:00 am Staff Meeting 7:00 pm Minis-try Leadership Team meeting


20


21

22

10:00 am Al-Anon group

23


24

1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

25

Bulletin Deadline

7:00 am BNI 9:00 am Staff Meeting


27


28 29

8:00 am Wind of the Spirit rehearsal

10:00 am Al-Anon group

30 9:30 am Summer Worship At Maple Grove Town Green

12:00 pm LYFE Camp reunion lunch in Eden Prairie


Annual Conference June 18-20

Summer day Camp @ CW June 10-14

LYFE Camp @ Northern Pines June 23-29

Return Service Requested

Phone: 763-494-9463

Web site: http://www.crosswindslife.org

Prayer Request: http://www.crosswindsumc.org/

prayer-requests/

In this Issue…

† Graduation Sunday,

Golf Scramble, Town Green Worship

† June Worship

† Cross Winds Board

June 9

† Donuts with Dad

June 16

† Annual Spring Tea

article

† Things you may want

to know about

† Student Ministry

† Children’s Ministry

† June Calendar


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Maple Grove, MN 55311

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