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Announcements for the Week of February 15, 2026
Welcome to Chain of Lakes Church
Welcome to worship at Chain of Lakes Church. Today Pastor Paul is sharing a sermon on the Transfiguration. He will be encouraging us to think about our responses to the question, “Who is Jesus to us?” Gloria Ivers, the angel of love and joy, will be speaking.
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!
Calvary Food Shelf shares food with people in south Minneapolis. They deliver food to people who are afraid of leaving their home because of the expanded presence of ICE. The deadline for bringing items is Sunday, March 1.
The biggest needs are for:
- masa (corn flour)
- vegetable oil
- canned hominy
- rice
- infant formula
- sanitary hygiene products
- dry beans (any kind but especially kidney beans)
- canned protein items like tuna or chicken
- soup
- oats
Interested in joining Chain of Lakes Church? Come to a Disciples at Chain of Lakes session this Tuesday, February 17 at 6:30pm. This is the second step in a two-step process for people who would like to join the church. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the history of Chain of Lakes Church, what it means to say Jesus is Lord and Savior, ways to get connected and stewardship.
Come start Lent by coming to Ash Wednesday worship which will be Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30pm. Ashes will be distributed. Communion will be shared.
The Session is hiring a Nursery Child Care Coordinator. This person will be present in the nursery each Sunday and will recruit another adult to be present. Most of the work will be done from 8:30am to noon on Sundays. Job Descriptions are in the Welcome Center.
The Session has hired Janine Hanson to be the Administrator of Chain of Lakes. Janine runs her own communication business and has extensive paid and volunteer experience in administration and communication. She currently serves on the Panther Foundation for the Spring Lake Parks schools. She will start Tuesday, February 24. Please welcome Janine!
Pastor Paul is looking for at least three people who will help plan the Easter Egg Hunt. This is an excellent opportunity to plan a fun event for children. The goal is for the team to meet twice–either on Zoom or in person. Sign up on the communication card at church or call the office 763-465-8585.
Volunteers Needed: Feed My Starving Children
Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00PM, 401 93rd Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55434
“Feed My Starving Children” believes hope starts with food. Volunteers pack nutritionally blended food into bags, sealed, and shipped to the neediest children around the world. Chain of Lakes Church will be serving on 3/11/26. 40 spots have been reserved. This is a great event for families. Sign up on the communication card at church or call the office 763-465-8585.
Today we are starting a campaign to encourage people to participate in the Per Capita offering. Per Capita is a way that local congregations support the work of the wider Presbyterian church. Chain of Lakes pays $43.75 for each person who is a disciple or member. Paying Per Capita helps out our local congregation. Per Capita can be made by making out checks to Chain of Lakes Church. Mark on the check that the payment is for Per Capita. Thanks in advance for your generosity!
Meetings and Events
2/17 Tuesday 11:00am Staff
2/17 Tuesday 1:00pm Decorate the Worship Space
2/17 Tuesday 6:30pm Disciples at Chain of Lakes
2/18 Wednesday 6:30pm Ash Wednesday service
2/19 Thursday 6:00pm Session
2/21 Saturday 10:00am Practicing the Way small group
