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Announcements for the Week of May 17, 2026

Welcome to Chain of Lakes Church

Pastor Paul is continuing a sermon series called, “Cultivating Hope in Distrustful Times.” He’ll be looking at what causes us to distrust and how to respond. This Sunday, he is looking at disillusionment. Thanks to the Vocal Ensemble for sharing their musical gifts.

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Kids in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join us at kids church and will be dismissed from worship after our first few songs. Youth in grades 6-12 are encouraged to stay in worship and can get a Worship Activity Sheet from an usher. Kids younger than kindergarten are welcome to go to the nursery. 

Youth Group, for those in 6th – 12th grade, meets Wednesdays at Chain of Lakes, 6:30 – 8pm. Bring your friends!

No Youth Group on May 20. Only May 27 and June 3 left before summer break.

The Connection Team invites everyone who would like to join Chain of Lakes as a Disciple/member to attend a “Disciples at Chain of Lakes” gathering this Thursday, May 14 at 6:30pm. Sign up on the Communication card.

Interested in gardening? Chain of Lakes has gardening plots available on the South side of the church. Meet other gardeners and enjoy time in your own garden plot. The plot fee is $40. Season will commence in Mid-May. Contact Dave Nyberg through info@colpres.com for more information.

The Stepping Up 4 HOPE walk is a 1.5 mile fundraising walk for HOPE 4 Youth and Stepping Stone. This year the walk will be on Sunday, May 17. Registration will start at 2pm with the walk starting at 2:30pm. For more information and to register click here.

5/18      Monday             6:30pm     Personnel

5/19      Tuesday            11:00am   Staff Meeting

5/20      Wednesday       No Youth Group

5/20      Wednesday       7:00pm     Worship Team

5/21      Thursday          10:00am    The Holy Spirit Small Group

5/21      Thursday           2:00pm     Short-term/long-term Building Team

5/21      Thursday           6:00pm      Session

5/21      Thursday           6:30pm      Deacons

5/23     Saturday           10:00am    Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Small Group  

Starting with Memorial Day Sunday, May 24 through Labor Day Sunday, September 6th, there will only be one service at 9:30am.  We’ll resume two services again after Labor Day weekend.

Chain of Lakes has a new main phone number under Ooma service. It is 763-296-5032. Callers will be asked to choose from 3 options.

1 – General Information – Administrators office

2 – Pastor Paul Moore

3 – Children & Youth Ministries

Join us for a potluck supper at 6:00pm on June 10. The Variety Show will begin at 6:45pm. This is a time to share your gifts of talent. Last year, we had a karate exhibition, dance numbers, a reading, scred and secular songs, instrumental music. It was such a fun night! Please contact Jan Boehm at jan.b@colpres.org to get on the program.

Save the date! We will be getting a group rate ticket price so all are welcome! Think of who you might want to invite for this fun kick-off to summer.  Watch for ordering information coming in May.

Volunteer for worship

Chain of Lakes is a place where you can share the gifts and passions God has given you.
Learn about God and express praise through various volunteer activities that help this community to worship God. To sign up or learn more, please contact Chain of Lakes at 763.208.8049 or info@colpres.org
Lead Music
From bluegrass, to choir, to children with their bells, Chain of Lakes is singing a new song unto the Lord!
 
The worship music team rotates between a dedicated group of volunteer musicians from Chain of Lakes weekly. 
 
If you are a musician looking to use your gifts in a ministry setting, you are welcome here. Instrumentalists and vocalists are encouraged to inquire and become a part of how God is using musicians at Chain of Lakes.
Other Leadership Roles
click on each description below for more information:

Small groups

Adult Enrichment, Small Groups, 
Strangers Become Friends Group
Workshops and Programs

Why participate? To connect with others, grow in faith, learn and have fun!
Sign up at info@colpres.org or call 763.296.5032
Groups meet at Chain of Lakes Church, 2650 125th Ave NE, Blaine, MN unless otherwise specified.

Experiencing God book study
Next meeting May 20, 2026, Wednesday, 6:00pm at Frank & Heather Butterfield’s home in Centerville 
Leaders: Frank and Heather Butterfield
Experiencing God, by Claude V. King, Henry T. Blackaby & Richard Blackaby will help you grow in your love relationship with God. Hear of God’s miracles and workings in the world. Get to know Jesus better. This multi-week study will be scheduled to fit the participants availability.

Thursday Morning Book Group
Meet at Chain of Lakes at 10am to discuss Adam Hamilton’s book, “The Holy Spirit.” All are welcome. The next meeting is May 14. 2026.

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
John Mark Comer’s book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry will be discussed Saturday mornings during May and June. The next meeting is Saturday, May 9 at 10am. All are welcome. Everyone is responsible for ordering their own book.

“Strangers Become Friends” Facebook Group
Join this group, also known as SBF, to be alerted of fun activities and fellowship opportunities, or to announce your own. Clicking here will take you to the page, then request to join if you haven’t already. You do not have to be a member of Chain of Lakes to join.

Prayer Group & Prayer Requests

Members of the Chain of Lakes Prayer Group pray over the requests that are received at Chain of Lakes each week.  Let Chain of Lakes pray for you! Fill out the Communication Card on the About page to send a prayer request, or email the church office: info@colpres.org  or call 763.465.8585. Also contact the church office for more information or to be a part of the Prayer Group. 

Chain of Lakes first season of Wonderful Wednesdays has concluded. Please take part in the various summer events and small groups, and then Wonderful Wednesdays will start a new season in September.

What happens at Chain of Lakes’ Wonderful Wednesdays?  Dinner, Youth Group, Speakers and Small Groups

  • 6:00pm A meal and fellowship will be shared by youth and adults in the Chain of Lakes worship space
  • 6:30pm Youth Group will go to the Youth area with representatives of the Youth Council
  • 6:30pm Adults hear a presentation or attend a small group.

Wonderful Wednesdays are open for anyone to attend – all are welcome. 

Ministry Teams

More information about each team can be provided by each team’s respective team lead. Contact the church office to reach any of the team members: 763.465.8585 or info@colpres.org
 
Is your team creating an event for the church? Please fill out this Communications Form to help the Communications Team promote the event! Ideally the form will be filled out two months before the event. Contact Pastor Paul Moore at pastor@colpres.org ifyou have questions about the form.
Communications/Marketing
Chris Audet, Chris Krebsbach (Lead), Pastor Paul Moore (staff)
 
Connection
Heather Butterfield (Lead), Gloria Ivers, Kate Lawrence, Nell Sherwood, Ashley Silvius, Pastor Paul Moore (staff)
 
Building, Grounds & Technology
 Janice Aanenson, John Altrichter (Lead), John Ivers, Molly Johnson, Fabio Obando, Dick Pederson, Pastor Paul Moore (staff)
 
Local Impact
 Jeff and Maria Douglas, Sarah Green, Pastor Paul Moore (staff), Dick Pederson, Ann Raschka, Ann Turner (Lead)

Personnel
Jolene Altrichter (Lead), Molly Johnson, Joshua Lord, Pastor Paul Moore (staff)

Adult Enrichment Small Group Planning
Kathy Brevig, Judy Chesla (Lead), Leya Didur, Sonia Larson,  Pastor Paul Moore (staff) 
 
Volunteer Empowerment
Jolene Altrichter, Pastor Paul Moore (staff)
 
 

Stewardship/Finance
John Altrichter (Lead),  John Ivers, Sara Lord, Dave Nyberg, Pastor Paul Moore (staff), Bruce Turner

Worship
Whitney Berre (Lead), Jan Boehm (staff), Tom Korth, Aaron Lawrence, Pastor Paul Moore (staff)
 
Youth Council
Chris Audet, Heather Butterfield, Kayla Flanagan