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Announcements for the Week of August 24, 2025
Welcome to worship at Chain of Lakes Church. Today Pastor Paul is continuing a sermon series on the book of Jonah called, “The skeptical prophet.” The title of today’s sermon is “Praying in the belly of a big fish.” John Ivers will share a talk on the Per Capita offering.
Elementary aged children (K-5th grade) are invited to participate in the Kids’ Church, and babies – preschool children are invited to participate in the Nursery program every Sunday. 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 and child info. Parents will be contacted via text if your child needs assistance during the worship service. At the end of the service, please pick up your kids from the Nursery and Kids’ Church areas.
Per Capita is an offering that Chain of Lakes takes to support the wider denominational work of the Presbyterian church. Chain of Lakes pays $40 per member or disciple. Everyone who is a disciple or member of Chain of Lakes is encouraged to pay their Per Capita. This is a way to celebrate all of the terrific work that the Presbyterian Church (USA) does. Checks can be made out to Chain of Lakes. Please mark that the contribution is for Per Capita.
The Women’s Choir meet this fall again for 6 weeks. The beginning date is yet to be determined, but rehearsals will be Wednesday evenings at 7:00 in the Worship Space. Stay tuned for the beginning date. If you have questions feel free to contact Jan Boehm at jan.b@colpres.org
You might have noticed many of the upgrades that are being made to the building. Some of them are the carpeting on the stage, work on the Worship Center floor, and new office furniture. Soon new interior doors will be installed. This work was funded by the congregation in last year’s building campaign. Your gifts to the building fund made this happen. Thank you!
Starting on August 10, Pastor Paul will preach on the book of Jonah.
The congregation is invited to a summer picnic on Wednesday, August 27 at 6pm. Come enjoy games and food and a lot of fun! Burgers and hot dogs will be provided. People are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. A variety of yard games will be set up. Can you bring some? A small set-up crew is also needed. If you can help in any of these areas, sign up on the Communication card.
This is an excellent event to invite a friend.
The summer picnic will be celebrated instead of Fall Fun Fair.
“Reading Through the Bible” discussion groups are continuing this summer. The Thursday group, led by Sonia Larson and Kathy Brevig will meet September 4, 9:45am at the church. On September 6, 10am, the Saturday group led by Judy Chesla and Kathy Brevig will meet at the church. Anyone reading through the Bible this year is welcome to attend. Discussing what we’re reading, sharing our questions, struggles and insights, makes the Bible more relevant. You don’t have to sign up – just show up or talk to any of the leaders.
The congregation will go back to two services on Sunday, September 7. Worship will take place at 9 and 10:45am.
The Session has established a new staff position called “Program Director.” This is a full time position with benefits. The person hired will primarily spend time directing and equipping volunteers in ministries with children & youth and with health & wellness. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who believes in the mission of Chain of Lakes, enjoys working with volunteers, and is passionate about ministries with children & youth and with health and wellness. A job description can be found here: Job Description_ Programming Director July 24 2025; a paper copy can be received from the church office. To apply email a cover letter and resume to Pastor Paul at pastor@colpres.org.
8/21, Thursday, 6:30pm – Deacons
8/23, Saturday, 10am – Bible Discussion Group
8/25, Monday, 6pm – Session
8/26, Tuesday, 11am – Staff
8/26, Tuesday, 1pm – Personnel
8/27, Wednesday, 6pm – Summer Picnic
8/28, Thursday, 10am – 3-Year Planning
8/28, Thursday, 7pm – Worship Team
