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Announcements for the Week of September 28, 2025
Welcome to Chain of Lakes Church
Today Pastor Paul is finishing a sermon series called, “Unlocking the Bible.” Every Sunday he is sharing a key. Today’s key is “Building the Kingdom.” We will also welcome four new people who joined Chain of Lakes this past Wednesday night.
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.
9/29, Monday, 6pm – Session
9/30, Tuesday, 10am – Staff
9/30, Tuesday, 6pm – HOA Meeting
10/1, Wednesday, 7pm – Women’s Choir
10/2, Thursday, 6:30pm – Deacons
10/3, Friday, 6pm – The Darkest Night Walk
The Announcement of the Week today is a ministry called HOPE 4 the Community. This is a ministry of food distribution that shares food with families every Thursday. Jan Boehm and others from Chain of Lakes have volunteered for a significant amount of time. If you are interested in volunteering, check the Communication card.
The Local Impact Team is organizing a group of walkers from Chain of Lakes for the 4K fundraising walk for HOPE 4 Youth. The walk is Friday, October 3 at Bunker Hills Golf Course. Registration begins at 6pm, a welcome program is at 6:45 and the walk begins at 7pm. Chain of Lakes is a sponsor for the walk. If you are interested in participating, sign up on the Communication card.
October 6 come hear Steve Robach’s reflection on the impact of Jesus’ call for each of us to “wake up” to the reign of God in ourselves, our neighbors and in all creation. We will explore how the “Way” lived by Jesus offers a path for personal and communal transformation.
His talk will begin at 7pm, Monday, October 6. Arrive at 6:30pm to hear about a new season of small groups and workshops while you enjoy dessert and fellowship. Childcare will be offered. Sign up on the Communication card.
“Reading Through the Bible” discussion groups are continuing. The Thursday group led by Sonia Larson and Kathy Brevig will meet October 9 at 10am at the church. On October 25, 9am, 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. You don’t have to sign up – just show up or talk to any of the leaders.
All Middle and High School youth are invited to the kickoff for Youth Group at the Fun Lab in Blaine on Wednesday October 15.
We’ll be holding our Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, November 8 from 9am-2pm. We’re looking for crafters and vendors to sell their goods. Please contact Maria at COLcraft2025@outlook.com to request a booth.
Save the Date! This year Trunk or Treat will be Sunday, October 26 from 4 to 6pm. THE THEME IS: Consider providing a trunk of candy. If this works for you, sign up on the Communication card. Please also indicate if you could bring extra bags of candy to the church to ensure that we don’t run out of candy. Most likely hundreds of people will attend Trunk or Treat.
