Sunday - August 2, 2026

at 10:30am

In-Person & On Facebook & ChurchOnline.

The Christian Atheist: Believing In God But Living As If He Doesn’t Exist

The Christian Atheist sermon series examines our belief in God and how often we leave him out of certain areas of our life. We want to talk about a God who loves us so much that he wants to be the King of all the areas of our life so that we can find the joy and fulfillment that only he can give.

ChurchOnline - https://live.crossviewcovenant.org/
Facebook Live - www.facebook.com/crossviewcovenant/live

Small Group Discussion Questions
What do you notice about God/Jesus?
What do you notice about people?
Is there a command to obey? A promise to claim? A new idea to ponder?
How can you respond to the text/topic that was preached?

New to Crossview

If you are new to Crossview Howard Drive, we want to say thank you for joining us today. We are so glad that you decided to worship with us. We would love to get to know you better! Fill out our online connection form below and we will reach out to you this week.

Another great way to connect at Crossview is to like and follow us on Facebook & Instagram. You can also sign-up for the weekly email.

Download Crossview’s App

It’s a great way to engage at church and get the latest information you need.

Summer Wednesday Night Youth Group

All Summer Long - 7:00-8:30PM

Throughout the summer our youth group (6th-12th grade) will continue to gather together to connect, grow and learn. If you are interested in more information please reach out to Tyler.

VBS Registration Open

Rainforest Falls - Exploring the Nature of God
August 3-6 | 3:30-5:30 with family meal to follow

Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls,
towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds
and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the
nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with
God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.

VBS at Crossview only has a $10 non-refundable registration fee per child, so invite all your friends! For ages 3 years old (toilet trained) through those going into 5th grade fall 2026.

Register by Wednesday, July 29.

Mankato Youth Place Giving Challenge

August 2 - August 16

We will be collecting socks, underwear and shoes for ages K-12 grade from August 2 - August 16. Please drop off your donations at the church. We appreciate your support in the MY Place Giving Challenge.

If you have questions please reach out to Tyler.

Outdoor Church Service

Sunday, August 16 at 10:30am

Join us on Sunday, August 16 at 10:30am for our outdoor church service where we will worship together, witness the beautiful sacrament of baptism and enjoy an all-church picnic after the service!

The Mexican Mission Trip team will be serving a Mexican fare!
You will have the opportunity to donate to the team to help them continue the relationship with brothers and sisters in Christ in Tixhualactun, Mexico.

If you are interested in being baptized please contact the church office or 507-387-5606.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR!

All Church Meal

August 30 after our 10:30am service

Join us on Sunday, August 30 after our 10:30am service for an all church meal!

This is a great time to come together, enjoy a meal and connect with others. No RSVP necessary. See you there!

If you have questions please reach out to Tyler.

5Cs Preschool

To learn more about Crossview’s Preschool, please click on the button below.

Small Groups

Join a group today and grow in your faith and community tomorrow.

God has designed each of us to connect with other followers of Jesus. We can help lift one another up when things get tough, celebrate with each other during good times, and grow in our faith together. Small groups are one of the best ways to do this! You don’t need to be an expert in the Bible to be part of a small group - whether you are new to faith or a long-time Jesus-follower, small groups are for you! These groups regularly meet in places like coffee shops, living rooms, and kitchens.

Finding a Small Group

We would love to help connect you with a Small Group. To join a group, click on the "Find a Group Here" button below. Need more help, then click on "Small Group Interest Form" and we'll help you find a group that works for you. You can always Contact Pastor Libby Englehorn.

Volunteer & Make a Difference

One of the best ways to get connected is by serving!

We value not just growing in our faith but doing something with our faith! Serving within the walls of this church and (even more importantly) going out into the community and the world is a vital part of what God created us to do. When we serve and volunteer we are being Christ followers by doing what He did. It is how we show the world what the love of God is like. We serve inside and outside of the church, Sundays and all week long.

(Contact the church office)

• Worship & Tech: Camera, Sound, Broadcast, Lighting, Voice, Instrument

• Host Team: Greet, Communion, Café

• NextGen: Small Group Leader for Kids or Students, Worship

• Pastoral Care: Prayer Under the Cross, Visitation Team, etc.

Give to Crossview

We believe that God calls us to be people of generosity. It is amazing each week to see how God is using your giving to reach out and connect people to Jesus! He is using your giving to reach more people with His love and truth than ever before.

Text-to-Give: Text the words “Give Howard Drive” to (833) 876-8890. Follow the instructions that the system texts back to you to set up your account, then save this number in your contacts list for easy giving next time!

Online Giving: Make a one-time donation or set up a recurring donation using your personal checking account, credit or debit card by clicking the button below.

Take a Next Step and “Go Deeper”

We want everyone who comes to Crossview to connect to Jesus Christ. We do that by taking steps on our spiritual journey in four different areas of our spiritual lives in worship, community, serving, and giving generously. Jesus wants to work through us to bring hope and healing to our neighbors, friends, and those on the margins. Wherever you are on your faith journey, there is always a next step and a way to "go deeper." Connecting to Jesus transforms us, our families, neighborhoods, city and world!

Upcoming Events

NextGen Ministry

Kids and students are invited to join us at Crossview! We have made plans for how to provide nextgen programming that makes an impact and connects people to Jesus, while ensuring safety for kids and volunteers.

• Crossview Kids

  • Sundays, 10:30am (birth-6th grade) -We're so excited to be together on Sunday mornings! No RSVP required. After you check in your kids before the service, they will start in the Worship Center with you and participate in worship. During the greeting & announcement time, they will be dismissed to programming. Kids ministry will last until the end of service, and you can pick up your kids in the Kids Wing after the service.

• Crossview Youth (6-12 grade) - Wednesdays 7:00-8:30pm - Check out Crossview Youth activities here.

We Want to Help!

So many of us are facing anxiety, stress, depression, or financial struggles. YOU MATTER and you are not alone. If you need someone to pray with, we want to pray with you. If you need some connection, we'll get you plugged in with a small group. If you need financial support, our Deacons would love to sit down with you. Email the church office - we want to help!

Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm

Friday: By Appointment

Staff Days Off:

Friday & Saturdays (Pastor Brad and Pastor Libby, Tyler)

Saturdays & Sundays (Dawn & Renata)

Facing Financial Hardships?

Life is uncertain right now! If you are facing financial hardships, our Deacons would love to meet with you and see how we can help. You can confidentially request help here.

New to Faith

If you’ve recently chosen to put your hope in Jesus, we’d love to share some next steps you can take in your faith journey: email church@crossview.church.

Stay Connected this Week

Prayer Requests
Crossview Facebook Page
Crossview Kids Facebook page
Crossview Community Life Facebook Group

Crossview-Howard Drive Calendar