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Announcements for the Week of June 8, 2025
Welcome to worship at Chain of Lakes Church. Today as part of the Twisted Scripture series Pastor Paul will preach on the topic of “Remarriage after divorce is adultery.” We are kicking off Vacation Bible School. This is one of the most significant ministries that Chain of Lakes offers during the summer.
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.
The youth group had their final gathering of the program year last week and will not meet during the summer. We hope to see you at Valley Fair on June 21!
6/8, Sunday, 5pm – SMART Recovery Group
6/10, Tuesday, 11am – Staff Meeting
6/10, Tuesday, 5pm – Communications/Marketing
6/10, Tuesday, 5:30pm – Connection
6/10, Tuesday, 6:30pm – Stewardship/Finance
6/11, Wednesday, 6pm – Potluck & Variety Show
6/12, Thursday, 9am – Senior Fitness Fun
6/14, Saturday, 9am – Hope 4 Youth Anoka
As the end of the school year is approaching, it is with great joy that Chain of Lakes Church would like to honor high school and college graduates every year in June. If you have a student in your family that is a 2025 graduate, please reach out to amanda.s@colpres.org to recognize and celebrate your student in worship.
Do you have a Scripture or a story that is especially meaningful to you? One that you look forward to hearing read or hearing someone share a sermon? In July Pastor Paul is going to share a sermon series called, “Favorite Scriptures.” He is polling the congregation until June 15th to ask their favorite Scriptures. During the last half of June the congregation will vote on the Scriptures they would like to hear a sermon. But first we need to get a list of Scriptures!. Please put your favorite Scripture on the Communication Card.
On Tuesday, May 27 the Session of Chain of Lakes met.
Highlights include:
- Hearing a devotion by Janice Aanenson on Outward Focus;
- Reviewing the three goals that the Session set for 2025;
- Reviewing statistics for 2025. Worship attendance is almost 15 percent ahead of 2024.
- Voting to have one worship service on July 6 at 10am;
- Talked about the rollout of the church app which is scheduled for August 1.
- Deciding to have a half day retreat this summer on the topic of “Digital Ministry;”
- Reviewing Financial Reports;
- Appointing a Work Group to develop a proposal for an Electronic Sign.
Session members include Pastor Paul (Moderator), Janice Aanenson, John Altrichter, Ann Turner, Dave Nyberg, Chris Krebsbach, Kate Lawrence, Pam Graves (Clerk).
As part of the “Year of the Bible” focus at Chain of Lakes, Pastor Paul is beginning a series called Twisted Scriptures. He’ll look at statements that some might think are in the Bible, but really aren’t.
Upcoming Worship
June 15 – Happy Father’s Day!
June 22 – As part of the Twisted Scriptures series, Pastor Paul will preach on “Women cannot be pastors.” New Administrator, Laura Lynch will be recognized during worship.
June 29 (Pride Sunday) – Pastor Paul will conclude the Twisted Scriptures series on Pride Sunday by preaching on “Homosexuality is a sin.” Special activities are being planned.
We will again be helping Hope4Youth on their summer food drive in July and August. This year instead of weighing what we donate, they are counting bags. If you have extra Cub bags with handles or other brands similar, please consider bringing them to church so we can put the list of needed groceries inside bags for Disciples to take and fill. Thank you!
Summer will be here before you know it, be sure to mark your calendars for Chain of Lake Church dynamic VBS, July 28 – 30, with a family movie night on Friday, August 1st. More details to come for registration, volunteer opportunities, and a VBS donation drive for supplies. It’s going to be an awesome experience for kids to grow in their faith and experience the love of God!
The Local Impact team is looking for volunteers to bag groceries during three shifts on Saturday, June 7. If you’re interested in helping with this fundraiser, please add your name to the sign-up sheet, check the back of the communication card, or contact Ann Turner.
Everyone is invited to the Chain of Lakes Variety Show on Wednesday, June 11! There will be a potluck at 6:00 and the show will start at 6:30. Please come and be wowed by our community’s gifts and passions! If you’re willing to bring a dish for the potluck, talk to Pam Graves or mark the communication card.
Sunday, June 15, come celebrate dad with a root beer float between services. Cheers dads!!!!
“Reading Through the Bible” discussion groups are continuing on alternate weeks. On June 19, 10am, the Thursday group led by Sonia Larson 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.
Families and individuals are invited to join the youth group at the annual Valley Fair day on Saturday, June 21st. More details regarding cost for admission and parking to come. Elementary aged children must attend with a parent or adult. Scholarships are available to students (only) with financial need from the Student Scholarship Fund.
On Sunday, July 6 Chain of Lakes will have one worship service that begins at 10am.
You and your friends are invited to join Chain of Lakes Church at the Minnesota Twins baseball game on Wednesday, July 9. The game begins at 6:40 p.m. We have 40 seats reserved and our church name will be on the jumbotron in the 4th inning! If you’d like to buy tickets, please use the order form insert and put the form and your payment in an envelope (envelopes are provided on the admin desk). Please leave the envelope on the Admin desk or in the offering basket. The deadline to reserve your spots is Tuesday, June 17. Contact Laura, info@colpres.org, with questions!
Please join us for another joyful opportunity to volunteer at Feed My Starving Children, 401 93rd Ave, Coon Rapids, July 16 at 7:15pm. We are hoping to get 40 volunteers for this event. Adults and children are welcome, and there are tasks for those who need to sit rather than stand. Please put your name on the sign up sheet in the Commons area.
