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The Compass July 2020
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The Compass
June 2020
The Compass
July 2020
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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, Kelli Hamilton
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
Special Dates
• Canada Day, July 1, 2020 • U.S. Independence Day, July 4, 2020
“Prayer at Sunrise”
CHRISTIAN SYMBOL
Willow The billowing branches of the “Weeping Willow” symbolize mourning, especially of the Israelites as they endured captivity. The Willow, which grows well in marsh areas, is associated in the Bible with fruitful, well-watered land (see Ezekiel 17:5).
In descriptions of Old Testament festivals of praise, God’s people were told “to take branches from luxuriant trees, from palms, willows and other leafy trees, and rejoice before the Lord your God for seven days” (Leviticus 23:40, NIV).
O greater Maker of this day great sun, Give me the strength this one day’s race to run, Fill me with light, fill me with sun-like strength, Fill me, with joy to rob the day its length. Light from within, light that will outward shine, Strength to make strong some weaker heart than mine, Joy to make glad each soul that feels its touch; Great Father of the sun, I ask this much.
James Weldon Johnson
July Worship
SUMMER WORSHIP
SERIES
“Stories that Stick”
This July and August we are in a series called "Stories That Stick". We'll be looking at well-known Bible stories we may have learned when we were kids, and seeing that they have wisdom and insight for today.
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Sunday, July 5 Creation Genesis 1 & 2 The beginning of our faith story shows God’s love and care for humans. Worship online and communion will be celebrated.
Sunday, July 12 The Fall Genesis 3 The first humans disobey and become estranged from God, each other, and creation. But God’s not done. Worship in the parking lot and online.
Sunday, July 19 Noah’s Ark Genesis 6-9 Bill Lewis explores this favorite story in which God gives the world and people a new start. Regardless of your age or perspective, just the mention leaves us full of questions, curi-osities and especially lessons for today. Worship online.
Sunday, July 26 Jonah and the Whale Jonah 1-4 A servant of God tries to withhold God’s grace from people he hates. But God will not be thwarted. Worship in the parking lot and online.
ABOUT OUR WORSHIP EXPERIENCES
The link to each weekend's on-line service is active Saturday afternoons through Monday nights. You will find them on the home page of our website, on our Facebook page, and they will also be emailed to you. We are committed to having an online worship service every weekend. We have also expanded our number of parking lot services to twice a month. The following dates will have both parking lot and online services: July 12 & 26 and August 9 & 23. Worship begins at 10 AM.
We don't yet know when we will return to "in person” worship in the sanctuary. It will not be happening until the fall at the earliest. A task force of Cross Winds' medical professionals (Jeanine Ronning, JoAn Baker, and Kara Biederman Israel) is working with me to monitor the virus developments. We will gather together again when it is safe. We'll stay in touch on this.
SMALL GATHERINGS AND SMALL GROUPS
We are beginning to allow for some gatherings of smaller groups of no more than 30 persons. The only room available is the Fellowship Hall. All groups must schedule through our Office Manager Lori Goldstein 763.494.9463 or [email protected]
The guidelines below were approved by the Cross Winds Board at its June meeting.
June 27, 2020
Cross Winds Guidelines for Building Use During the Current “Yellow” Phase
The current phase is determined by the Minnesota Annual Conference
These guidelines have been designed with the safety of our congregation and community members in mind. We rely on the wisdom and guidance of the state of Minnesota, our Bishop, and the Minnesota Annual Conference in developing our plan.
Guidelines:
† We will continue to hold online worship and parking lot worship services at least through the end of
the summer. There will be no sanctuary in-person worship services at this time.
† Outdoor gatherings may take place on church property. Participants would bring their own chairs
and follow the guidelines for use of the building if needed. Masks are optional outdoors, but physical distancing still applies.
† Small groups (limit of 30 people) may hold meetings in Fellowship Hall only.
† A list of COVID-19 symptoms will be provided on line and at the entrance to the building. By
entering, you confirm that you are feeling well and do not have any of the symptoms listed.
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Continued from page 4 Cross Winds Guidelines for building Use During the Current ”Yellow” Phase
† Only one small group can meet at a time. There will be at
least 30 minutes between gatherings. All meetings must be scheduled through the church office through the Office Manager Lori Goldstein 763.494.9463 or [email protected]
† Groups must follow strict physical distancing (six feet on
every side) and all attendees must wear masks. Family members residing together may sit together.
† Masks must be worn (cloth or other option) while in the building. Participants should bring their
own, but a small supply may be available.
† Any food or beverages must be brought in individual servings.
† The nursery will be closed for children for the time being.
† Participants should minimize the number of items touched or distributed.
† Use “no-touch” alternatives for greetings. Consider a friendly wave, a slight bow of the head, or
crossing your arms over your heart.
† No singing is allowed; may hum under masks.
† People are encouraged to leave the building as soon as the meeting concludes rather than
mingling.
† The entrance doors to building and fellowship hall will be marked for entry and exit, with care
taken to use physical distancing. Doors may be propped open to eliminate need for people to touch door handles.
† Sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance in the fellowship hall and the
bathrooms at all times.
† Only one person is allowed in the bathroom at a time (except members of same family). Each
person must wipe down all surfaces they touch with the provided sanitizing wipes (or cleaning materials) before exiting bathroom.
† Each small group will have a designated host. The host will:
Communicate the guidelines to the group and assure they are followed.
Be responsible for the cleaning of all surfaces that have been touched with provided wipes.
Complete the building use checklist (with start/stop time of the meeting, names/phone numbers of each person present in case follow-up or contact tracing is needed, cleaning done, etc.)
This checklist will be turned into Cross Wind’s office manager following your gathering, either by leaving it at church or sending it via email to the church office at [email protected]
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CROSS WINDS SENIOR FACILITIES
Cross Winds Facilities have been busy this year during our pandem-ic shutdown. Senior Facilities is a major portion of this team.
Here’s what we have been doing
TASKS for 2020
ONE TIME SPRING/SUMMER TASKS: † Lilacs: Removed East group of lilacs and
Rock. Added 1 yard of Dirt. Need 1 more yard of dirt and plant grass. Thanks Dick, Marlan, Bill, David A, Roger.
† Remove Stump and plant Grass: Between
NE parking lot and sidewalk: Thanks Dave Looney.
† Remove paver blocks next to rear side-
walk and parking lot: Replace with dirt (from bare lawn) and seed grass. Four paver blocks have been removed. Need to remove more paver blocks and restore sod.
† Pine Trees (next to parking lot): Trim
branches all around and remove low dead branches. TBD
† Trees in back yard: Remove branches that
touch building and other dead branch-es. Dave Looney.
ON GOING TASKS: † Spray weeds with round-up: Concrete,
driveway and rock areas all around the build-ing, under pine trees, mulch under lilacs – big job, a little bit each week.
† Weeding: Big island and front of church
gardens – a little bit each week. † Trimming: Lilacs and front of church shrubs/
trees as needed (twice per year). † Trimming: Trees around the power
transformer (one per year). † Suckers on Trees: Remove as needed
(once per year). (North West lawn and North East near sidewalk).
COMPLETED TASKS: † Broken Sprinkler pipe repaired – Thanks
Scott McHenry. † Big Island plantings and front of building
gardens: 18 plants replaced, and mulch renewed. Thanks Dave Looney for getting mulch, Marlan Tavis for getting plants. Marlan, Bill, Dick and Roger for planting and spreading the mulch.
† Front yard bench: Replaced boards with
composite deck material. Thanks Dick. Thanks Dick and Bill for making the bench stable with pavers from the back side-walk.
† Sign flower beds: New flowers have been
planted with new mulch. Thanks Dave Looney.
† Yard fertilized: Thanks Dave Looney.
† Spray weeds in lawn: Thanks Dick and
Marlan (finished May 20).
† Remove Stump: Between NE parking lot and
sidewalk: Thanks Dave Looney.
Cross Winds Facilities has been busy as well plus continue to work on changes with the garbage management. With the guidance of CW Board and Trustees, we are looking at modifying kitchen patio to better support our outdoor services. As our building matures, so does our need to repair and replace. Trustees are doing an excellent job at mapping out planned replacement for our facility.
CROSS WINDS FACILITIES TASKS for 2020 † Installed new furnace and AC condenser for
office. † Repaired cracked yard irrigation pipe. Thanks
Scott McHenry. † Improved water drainage for the north side
(front) of our building. † Repaired RTU HVAC blower unit for lower
level Adult area. † Replaced the church’s hail damaged roof.
† Replaced the faulty thermostat in Fellowship Hall.
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Things you may want to know about...
Finance Update
We are so appreciative of all the families in our congregation that have given during these times of adversity and challenge. Our financial condition through June is good due to our continued blessings and grace extended by our CWUMC families. Our Finance Team and other committees in our Church are working together to minimize our expenses and ensure the continuity of all of the missions we are engaged in. No pledge for Giving is considered too small, every-thing you can contribute may make the difference for 2020. Electronic giving to support CWUMC is another alternative for you. For further explanation on Electronic giving or to change your pledge please reach out using our email at [email protected]
Thank you for your support for our ministries at CWUMC.
Electronic Giving
To give using your credit card or bank account number go to the website crosswindslife.org/giving or Text “Give” to 763.324.9307. In each case you will be provided a screen that is very intuitive and you will be required to input your giving information. If you would like more information about Electronic Giving you can contact us through email at [email protected]
Prime Timers
All those 55 years and over
20 FREE tickets reserved for the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra Monday, July 13, Nicollet Island.
Concert begins at 10:30 am, and ends around 11:45 am. We will carpool from church and meet for lunch after the concert.
If you are interested or have questions, please call 763-420-5058 or email me asap. [email protected].
Student Ministry - July Happenings
High School 9-12th Grades Middle School 6-8th Grades
Rachel Devereaux Associate Pastor,
Director of Student Ministries
Cross Winds UMC
15051 Weaver Lake Rd.
Maple Grove, MN 55311
763.494.9463 - church
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www.crosswindsumc.org https://www.facebook.com/cwumcstudents
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PreK and Nursery theme:
Elementary theme:
† Worship Opportunities:
Children's Time is included in the weekly recorded worship service.
† Children's Time is live at 9:00 am on
Sundays on the CWUMC Kids Facebook page.
† Bible Story links and Sunday School
materials are emailed every Friday.
† Sunday Stories are live at 7:00 pm on Sundays on the CWUMC Kids Facebook page.
Amber Lahtinen, Director of Children’s Ministries
Facebook: crosswindsumckids
Twitter: CWUMCkids
Instagram: CWUMCkids
We can’t see God with our eyes. But we can grow in our faith when we focus on who He is and what He’s done. When we take a closer look, we learn to trust in what we CAN'T see because of what we CAN see.
Who can believe in Jesus?
It's time to register for VBS!
Hear ye! Hear ye! All ye Kings & Queens, Knights & Nobles!
We are so excited to announce that we are offering virtual At-Home VBS! We want to keep all of our Knights and families safe at home and still be able to enjoy some of the fun and faith building activities of traditional VBS!
**Be strong in the Lord and in the Strength of His power. Ephesians 6:10**
Registration is now open at www.crosswindslife.org
Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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9:00 am Senior Facilities/Zoom 7:00 pm Wednesday zoom Soul Circle
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4 Online service available mid Saturday afternoon through Monday evening www.crosswindslife.org
5 Recorded Worship online www.crosswindslife.org for weekly worship services 9:00 am Children’s time CWUMC Kids Facebook page 7:00 pm Sunday Sto-ries CWUMC Kids Facebook page
6 9:30 am Caring Ministries Team/ Zoom 6:30 pm Personnel zoom
Online service available through Monday evening
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6:00 am –5:30 pm CALS Team
9:30 am Staff Meeting/zoom
8 6:00 am –5:00 pm CALS Team
9:00 am Senior Facilities/Zoom 7:00 pm Wednesday zoom Soul Circle
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6:00 am –5:00 pm CALS Team
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Online service available mid Saturday afternoon through Mon-day evening
www.crosswindslife.org
9:00 am VBS Kick off/church Parking lot
9:00 am Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids location
12 10:00 am Drive In Worship Recorded Worship online www.crosswindslife.org for weekly worship services 9:00 am Children’s time CWUMC Kids Facebook page 7:00 pm Sunday Sto-ries CWUMC Kids Facebook page
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9:30 am Caring Ministries/ Zoom
Prime Timers
6:30 pm Finance Team Zoom
Online service available through Monday evening
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9:30 am Staff Meeting/zoom 7:00 pm MLT meeting vi Zoom
15 9:00 am Senior Facilities/Zoom 7:00 pm Wednesday zoom Soul Circle AUGUST Compass Deadline
Tax Day
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18 Online service available mid Saturday afternoon through Mon-day evening www.crosswindslife.org
19 Recorded Worship online www.crosswindslife.org for weekly worship services 9:00 am Children’s time CWUMC Kids Facebook page 7:00 pm Sunday Sto-ries CWUMC Kids Facebook page
20 9:30 am Caring Ministries/Zoom Online service available through Monday evening
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9:30 am Staff Meeting/zoom 6:30 pm CW Board Meeting, zoom
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9:00 am Senior Facilities/Zoom 7:00 pm Wednesday zoom Soul Circle
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Online service available mid Saturday afternoon through Mon-day evening
www.crosswindslife.org
26 10:00 am Drive In Worship Recorded Worship online www.crosswindslife.org for weekly worship services 9:00 am Children’s time CWUMC Kids Facebook page 7:00 pm Sunday Sto-ries CWUMC Kids Facebook page
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9:30 am Caring Ministries/Zoom Online service available through Monday evening
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9:30 am Staff Meeting/zoom
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9:00 am Senior Facilities/Zoom 7:00 pm Wednesday zoom Soul Circle
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6:30 pm-8:30 pm Big Waters District Pre Conference Webinars
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2020
VBS Zoom July 19-23 6:00-8:00 pm
Return Service Requested
Phone: 763-494-9463
Web site: http://www.crosswindslife.org
Prayer Request: http://www.crosswindsumc.org/
prayer-requests/
In this July Issue…
† July Worship
† About our worship
experience
† CW Building Guide-
lines
† CW Senior Facilities
† Things you may want
to know about
† Student Ministry
† Children’s Ministry
† July Calendar
Cross Winds United Methodist Church
15051 Weaver Lake Road
Maple Grove, MN 55311
July Worship Services Visit www.crosswindslife.org
Face book: Cross Winds United Methodist Church
(Online worship available Saturday afternoon-Monday night)
† July 5 Worship online
† July 12 10:00 am Drive In Worship Service
or Worship Online
† July 19 Worship online
† July 26 10:00 am Drive In Worship Service
or Worship Online
