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Announcements for the Week of April 14, 2024
Today Chain of Lakes is celebrating volunteers. Pastor Paul will be preaching on the beauty and power of sharing our time through volunteering. Jolene Altrichter is the Volunteer Advocate and will be making a presentation that thanks volunteers.
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.
The Kids’ Church will be sharing two songs with everyone next week in worship. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite family and special friends to come listen as they share these songs in 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 17. A meal will be shared at 6pm for everyone. At 6:30 youth and adults will go to their separate groups.
“Becoming a Person of Generosity” – starting this Wednesday during Wonderful Wednesdays 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 will lead the group. Books will be passed out this Wednesday. Mark the Communication card to sign-up.
Sunday, April 21 Pastor Paul will conclude his sermon series on “Why do bad things happen to good people.”
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.
Sally Narr and Sonia Larson are offering a grief group series The Seven Stages of Grief on Monday nights at 6:30pm 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.
Howard Dotson is organizing a music benefit for Ukraine on Friday, April 19 at 7pm in the church building. The benefit will support Howard as he travels to Ukraine at the end of April.
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 28, 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 Cleaning May 4
Save the date for Saturday, May 4, 9am, to join forces for the “1st Annual Chain of Lakes Spring Cleanup” to clean inside and outside the church building. More details and sign-ups forthcoming. May the fourth be with you!
A representative from Presbyterian Clearwater Forest Camp will be coming to Chain of Lakes on Sunday, May 5, to share about Camp opportunities this Summer for the students at Chain of Lakes. Brochures for camp are available at the table in the Welcome Center. More details to come!
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. Mark your calendars today!
The Ministry of Health and Healing is forming a Mental Health & Wellness Support Group to meet in the evening. 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. If you are interested, please stay after the service today, April 14, for a meeting at noon in the worship center to discuss the needs and desires of those who wish to participate. All are welcome from the community. If you are interested, but cannot stay after worship, mark the communication card.
Chain of Lakes is a church filled with the spirit of serving! Volunteerism is high…approximately 90% of active Disciples and guests have volunteered in some capacity at Chain of Lakes this past year. Give yourself a high 5. You deserve it. On Sunday volunteers will be appreciated for their countless hours, creative talents, unending energy, and continuous dedication. Thanks for making an impact.
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!
You are invited to sing with a women’s choir here at Chain of Lakes Church! No auditions or previous experience is necessary. We will share our music with the congregation on Sunday, May 5 and May 19. Rehearsal options will be decided once interest is established, Please let Jan Boehm know of your interest by signing up on the communicatio card or by contacting her at Jan.b@colpres.org
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. Contact Dave Nyberg to reserve a plot or get more information.
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.
4/14 Sunday 12:00pm Mental Health & Wellness Support Group (Worship Center)
4/15 Monday 6:00pm Cascade HOA
4/15 Monday 6:30pm Grief Support Group (@Edgewood Senior Living)
4/15 Monday 7:00pm Women’s Choir Rehearsal
4/15 Monday 7:00pm Bowling League
4/16 Tuesday 11:00am Staff
4/17 Wednesday 6:00pm Wonderful Wednesday
4/17 Wednesday 6:00pm Youth Group
4/19 Friday 7:00pm Ukraine Benefit
4/20 Saturday 9:00am Serving From the Heart
4/20 Saturday 9:30am Community Garden Work Day
4/20 Saturday 10:00am Cub Grocery Bagging
