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AnnouncementsWelcome! We are a building a new faith community in the North Metro. We are a Presbyterian church, but what matters most to us is developing a community who lives into our Purpose Statement and Core Values. Our offices are located in the Lovell Building at 4175 Lovell Road. Sunday, February 19th is Camp Sunday. D.J Jeremiason is here to share about the ministry of Presbyterian Clearwater Forest. Information about summer camp is available. Everyone who registers for camp will receive a $25 discount on their registration fee. The style of worship is Praise. We will sing praise songs and worship in an upbeat way.
Please join us after worship in the adjacent room for a time of fellowship.
If you have children they are welcome to participate in Sunday School which takes place after the Time for Children. Younger children are welcome to our child care space in the adjacent room beore worship begins. That space is watched by our paid child care staff, Sherri Varsho.
To learn more about Chain of Lakes, go to colpres.org
Team Meetings
FOCOL is meeting Monday, February 20th at 3:30 p.m.
Steering Committee is meeting Monday, February 20th at 5:30 p.m.
Staff is meeting Tuesday, February 21st at 11:30 a.m.
Adult Opportunities
2012 Small Groups
Pastor Paul is leading a small group called, “Mark’s Gospel from Scratch. This group meets on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. It is intended for all adults. People who have little or no knowledge of the Bible are especially welcome.
Pastor Paul & Betty Long will be leading a small group called “Unbinding the Gospel.” The group will meet for eight Wednesdays starting Wednesday, February 29 at 7:00 p.m. The location is still being determined. The group will read a book by Martha Reese called, “Unbinding the Gospel.” Through conversation and exercises each participant will be equipped to be comfortable in faith sharing. Each person will grow in their relationship to God and be equipped to talk about their faith.
Children’s Ministry
Friday, March 9th Chain of Lakes Church will serve at Feed My Starving Children in Coon Rapids. Children 1st grade and older invited to serve; Parents/Grandparents/Guardians encouraged to attend. We will meet at church parking lot at 5:30 p.m. or meet at FMSC(401 93rd Avenue NW., Coon Rapids) by 5:50 p.m. There will be a McDonald’s meal after event. Contact Tiffany Chopra or the office for more information. Permission slips and information located at the Hospitality Table.
Other Announcements
VBS Planning Team
It’s not too early to be planning our big summer event. Vacation Bible School is the week of August 6-9. This year we are planning to hold VBS on the land recently purchased for our building. We need lots of people to help with the planning, so if you would like to be part of the planning please contact Joanne Shingledecker, Director of Children’s Ministry soon, or fill out the Communication Card. We are going to have a planning meeting in February.
Ash Wednesday Worship
To start Lent everyone is encouraged to come to worship on Ash Wednesday, February 22 at the Senior Center at 6:30 p.m. The theme of the service is “Redefining Temptation.” We have a very creative service planned! Through brainstorming, a video presentation, Communion, and praying at prayer stations we will be sent into the world with a new understanding of temptation.” Child Care will be available.
Nuts and Bolts Training
A training for everyone who serves as an Usher, with Fellowship, as a Door Greeter will take place after worship next Sunday, February 19. This training is sponsored by the Worship Team.
Children & Youth Ministry Task Force
A Children & Youth Ministry Task force has recently formed. Their purpose is to discern how to help our children & youth ministries take the next step in ministry. The people serving on the Task Force are Melanie Vosdingh (chair), Ama Sabah, Justin Leitch, Frank Butterfield, Paul Moore (staff) and Joanne Shingledecker (staff). They will be commissioned in worship on Sunday, March 4 and will meet at noon on March 4.
Presbytery Council
The Presbytery Council will hold its monthly meeting this Thursday, February 23 at the Senior Center. They will start at 5:00 with a meal and the meeting will follow. This is a wonderful way to learn more about the Presbytery. All are welcome
Service Opportunities
People Serving People -- Chain of Lakes is serving dinner on the third Saturday of each month as well as serving lunch on the first Saturday of each month at People Serving People in downtown Minneapolis. 5-6 volunteers are needed for each date. Please fill out Communication Card to sign up.
Food Shelf Collections -- We will continue to have our grocery cart available each Sunday for collection so we may provide support to local food shelves.
Upcoming Worship Highlights
February 26 Pastor Paul is beginning a three week sermon series called, “Old Testament=2012” The sermon title is “The Storyline of the Old Testament in 25 minutes.” Video clips of an interview with Rabbi David Locketz from Temple Bet Shalom will be shared
March 4 In the Old Testament=2012 sermon series Pastor Paul will look at the Old Testament theme of blessing. We will celebrate Communion and participate in a blessing ritual. The Children & Youth Ministry Task Force will be commissioned during worship
March 11 In the Old Testament=2012 sermon series Pastor Paul will look at the Old Testament theme of covenant.
March 18 Rev. Chaz Ruark, Executive Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area Presbytery will preach.
March 25 The worship team is sponsoring an issue service every other month. The theme of this service will be bullying. Resources will be shared with families about helping their children and grandchildren and neighbors live with and prevent bullying.
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