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Announcements for the Week of April 21, 2024
Today Pastor Paul is completing a sermon series called, “Why do bad things happen to good people?”
He will talk about God’s role when our health fails.
Thanks to the children for singing! A special thanks to Music Director, Jan Boehm for coordinating the kids choir.
Stay after worship for a congregational meeting which was called by the Session. The purpose of the meeting is to elect two additional Deacons. The Deacons provide care to people in the congregation.
Current Deacons are Nancy Clunis, Vince Lechman, Sally Narr and Jess Manning.
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. The seats in the back are intended for people who arrive a bit later.
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 number and child info. Parents will be contacted via text if your child needs assistance during service.
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.
Youth Group meets regularly on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm. All youth 5th Grade – 12th grade are invited to attend, friends are welcome! Childcare is available on Wednesdays during Wonderful Wednesday Small Groups.
All youth, children, and adults are welcome to Wonderful Wednesdays this Wednesday, April 24. A meal will be shared at 6pm for everyone. At 6:30pm youth and adults will go to their separate groups.
“Becoming a Person of Generosity” is continuing this Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30pm. Small group participants will learn and talk about becoming a more generous person. Participants will talk about what it means to be generous, what are the obstacles to being generous, and why a person would want to be generous. The group will read part of Mark Allan Powell’s book, “Giving to God – the Bible’s Good News about Living a Generous Life.” John Altrichter and Pastor Paul are the group leaders.
Sunday, April 28 Pastor Paul is beginning a new sermon series called, “Women of Faith.” The purpose is to learn more about these women and what they can teach us about faith. We will look at the women who were at the cross, with a special emphasis on Mary Magdalene.
Elouise Ivy Joy Perteet will be baptized.
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 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.
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.
If you would like to be added to the contact list to receive information about the need for meals or groceries for individuals and families in our community, please sign up on the communication card. contact info@colpres.org
Volunteers are needed Saturday, April 20, at Cub Foods at 12595 Central Ave NE, Blaine, to bag groceries and raise funds for HOPE 4 Youth and Stepping Stone. Three shifts – 10am-noon, noon-2pm, 2-4pm, or any amount of time you are available. Sign up by contacting info@colpres.org.
The Session has called a congregational meeting for after worship on Sunday, April 21. The purpose of the meeting is to elect two new Deacons.
Saturday, April 27, meet at Perkins in Blaine for Breakfast at 9 am or meet at church at 10am to join the fun!
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.
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 participate in camp and other youth activities. Brochures for camp are available at the table in the Welcome Center.
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.
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.
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.
This year April 21-27 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week. The tradition of taking a week to thank volunteers for the difference they make started in the USA 50 years ago this year! Is there a Chain of Lakes volunteer that has made a difference in your life, experience, wellbeing, peace of mind? Take the opportunity this week to tell them so and to say thanks. They will love knowing that by serving from their heart they have made an impact on others.
If you sing, play guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, and/or cajon percussion please consider being a part of the Praise Band. Participation varies depending on availability. Rehearsal with the group is required to play on Sunday. At present rehearsals are on Sunday mornings before worship. Please contact Jan Boehm at Jan.b@colpres.org if you have any questions or are interested. Jan would love to talk to you!
All women in the church are invited to participate in the Women’s Choir. Rehearsal is tomorrow evening, Monday, April 22 at 7pm.
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.
4/21 Sunday 11:30am Congregational Meeting
4/22 Monday 10:00am Deacons
4/22 Monday 1:30pm Grief Support Group (Edgewood Senior Living)
4/22 Monday 2:00pm Additional Service Task Force
4/22 Monday 7:00pm Women’s Choir Rehearsal
4/22 Monday 7:00pm Bowling League
4/23 Tuesday 11:00am Staff
4/23 Tuesday 6:30pm Building/Grounds/Technology
4/24 Wednesday 6:00pm Wonderful Wednesday
4/24 Wednesday 6:00pm Youth Group
4/25 Thursday 4:30pm Stepping Up 4 Hope planning
4/25 Thursday 6:30pm Digital Technology Task Force
4/27 Saturday 10:00am Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up
