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Announcements for the Week of April 28, 2024
Today Pastor Paul is starting a new sermon series called, “Women of Faith.” For six weeks he will explore the faith lessons of different women in the Bible, starting with the story of the women at the cross, in particular Mary Magdalene.
We will celebrate the baptism of Elouise Ivy Joy Perteet. A special welcome to her family and friends.
And a special welcome to the New Brighton Celebrate Recovery Band, who will lead the congregation in music.
With the increase of attendance, every seat in the Worship Center is important.
Please do your best not to use an adjacent seat to put your coat.
Children are invited to participate in the Kid’s Church and Nursery programs during Sunday service. Children aged 5 and under can be checked in at the nursery before service, and elementary aged children will be dismissed during the service. Please fill out the check-in form in the nursery with your cell phone and child info. Parents will be contacted via text if your child needs assistance during the worship service. At the end of the service, please pick up your kids from the Nursery and Kids’ Church areas.
Volunteers are needed in Kids’ Church and Nursery on Sunday mornings. Consider signing up to help once every 4-6 weeks. Contact Amanda at Amanda.S@colpres.org or sign up on the communication card.
You may have noticed a special feathered guest nesting in front of the church building. The kids voted last Sunday to name her “Quackers”. Please join the kids in respecting her space and making Chain of Lakes a safe place for her and her eggs!
All women in the church are invited to participate in the Women’s Choir. Rehearsal is tomorrow evening, Monday, April 29 at 7pm.
All youth, children, and adults are welcome to Wonderful Wednesdays this Wednesday, May 1. A meal will be shared at 6pm for everyone. At 6:30pm youth and adults will go to their separate groups.
Sunday, May 5 Camp Sunday. Erin Anderson from Presbyterian Clearwater Forest will talk about camp. Communion will be celebrated. As a way to celebrate women, Rev. Heidi Vardemann has been asked to lead Communion. All the Communion servers will be women. How often in your life have you taken Communion administered and served by women?
Sunday, May 12 Happy Mother’s Day. The men of the church are providing a Mother’s Day brunch before worship in the Worship Center. As part of the “Women of Faith” series Pastor Paul will preach about Miriam.
Sunday, May 19 As part of the “Women of Faith” series Sally Narr will share the sermon.
All Session, Staff, and Ministry Team Leaders are asked to come to a quarterly Leader’s meeting which will be Tuesday, April 30 at 7pm.
Spring Clean Up May 4
Saturday, May 4, join forces for the “1st Annual Chain of Lakes Spring Cleanup” to clean inside and outside the church building. Meet at 8:30am at church for rolls and coffee, then we’ll get to work at 9am. May the fourth be with you! Pam Graves and Amy Cory are leading this project. Sign up on the communication card.
Erin Anderson from Clearwater Forest Camp will be sharing about camp opportunities this summer during worship on May 5th. Stay after worship that Sunday for hot dogs and enjoy a camp themed treat. Consider donating to the Youth Scholarship fund after worship to support students participating in camp and other youth activities. Brochures for camp are available at the table in the Welcome Center.
Grief Group Series Sally Narr and Sonia Larson are offering a grief group series The Seven Stages of Grief on Monday afternoons at 1:30pm for 90 minutes at Edgewood Senior Living Facility 12450 Cloud Dr. NE, just west of Malmborg’s. If you would like to participate, come to the group. All are welcome from the community. The series will also meet at Chain of Lakes after service beginning May 5th.
Mental Health & Wellness Support Group The Ministry of Health and Healing is forming a Mental Health & Wellness Support Group. This will be a confidential and affirming space for participants to share how they are navigating their mental health as well as wellness strategies. Colleen Gramling and Whitney Berre will lead the group. The first meeting will take place after service on May 5th. All are welcome.
The Connection Team is offering a Get-to-Know-You gathering on Thursday, May 9 from 6:30 to 8pm. This gathering is the first step of people becoming a member or disciple at Chain of Lakes. At the gathering participants will have the opportunity to get to know another person, get to know the congregation, and get to know Pastor Paul, as he will share some of his story. Child care will be offered. Sign-up on the communication card.
Sunday, May 12 will be a big day at Chain of Lakes. It’s Mother’s Day!
The men of the church are sharing a brunch in the Worship Center from 9:00 to 10:00am. The Worship Center will be transitioned to worship at 10am, so come early for brunch. During worship a visual presentation will be shared of mothers. Attach a picture of your mother to an email and send it to Pastor Paul at pastor@colpres.org
During worship a time of praying for and remembering our mothers will take place. During Sunday Circles the children will make a gift for their mothers. All men of the church are asked to make an item for the brunch.
Invite a friend on this special day!
A South African safari! Adventures in Vietnam! Most of us will never travel to these places, but we can live vicariously and enjoy the pictures and stories Jan Boehm, Ivy Cavegn and Vince Lechman will share about their vacations. Prepare to be amazed and have fun – Wednesday, May 15, 6:30pm at the church.
Stepping up 4 HOPE is a fundraising walk for HOPE 4 Youth and Stepping Stone on May 19. It will start at Chain of Lakes at 2pm. Register for the walk here.
Earlier this month Pastor Paul preached about finding your Inspirational Intersection. Serving the Lord with your Inspiration Intersection feels natural, moving, rewarding, and satisfying. It gives you purpose and direction in volunteering. And best of all, it strengthens your faith! Contact Pastor Paul or Jolene Altrichter to generate ideas and discuss opportunities at Chain of Lakes that match your personal Inspirational Intersection.
The Chain of Lakes Community Garden opens April 20 at 9:30am. Two large tillers will be available. The fence will be repaired, trees will be trimmed, and the water supply will be fixed. The annual fee is $50. Payment can be mailed or dropped off at the church office. Go to the Community Garden section on this website to learn more.
Chain of Lakes has a memorial garden/reflecting area at the cross near Edison Street. Customized bricks surround the cross. You can add to the bricks that were installed last year, and support this project and Chain of Lakes by purchasing customized bricks. More information and an order blank are on the sign-up table in the Commons area.
3M Open at TCP July 23-28. Click here to sign up. Volunteers needed to staff concession stands. Free shuttle from Blaine Airport (off Radison Road), free admission to the tournament and food voucher. Our team will help feed the general public at this historical men’s golf event. Volunteers will help with serving beverages, selling snacks and some limited menu items as well run the point-of-sale system. As a thank you for all your hard work, Par Caterers will provide a donation back to Chain of Lakes. Closing time is typically by 6:30pm.
The Additional Service Task Force is seeking your input on adding a worship service on Sunday mornings. When you receive the survey via email, please take 5 minutes to complete the survey. Your feedback will help shape how Chain of Lakes moves forward. Paper copies will be available for anyone without an email address.
4/29 Monday 10:00am Deacons
4/29 Monday 1:30pm Grief Support Group (Edgewood Senior Living)
4/29 Monday 4:00pm Interior Design Task Force
4/29 Monday 6:00pm Cascade Townhome Association
4/29 Monday 7:00pm Women’s Choir Rehearsal
4/29 Monday 7:00pm Bowling League
4/30 Tuesday 11:00am Staff
4/30 Tuesday 1:00pm Personnel Meeting
4/30 Tuesday 7:00pm Leaders Night
5/1 Wednesday 6:00pm Wonderful Wednesday
5/1 Wednesday 6:00pm Youth Group
5/4 Saturday 8:30am Spring Clean Up
