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Announcements for the Week of May 24, 2026

Welcome to Chain of Lakes Church

Welcome to worship at Chain of Lakes Church! Today we are celebrating Pentecost. We are also celebrating the fourth anniversary of being in the church building. John Ivers is sharing a faith story. 

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 grade, meets Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8pm during the school year. The last 2 meetings of this school year will be May 27 and June 3.

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.

Destiny Anderson is leading a Praise Movement Small Group that will start Tuesday, June 2 at 6pm. The group will help participants learn to love their bodies and themselves as a step to loving as Jesus did. This will be a welcoming, worship-centered movement experience that encourages joy, builds community, and draws participants closer to Christ–together. If you are interested, contact info@colpres.org

Do you like to golf, love Chain of Lakes, and/or enjoy serving? Then volunteering at the 3M Open at the TPC Twin Cities golf course might be for you. Sign up for a concession stand shift from either 7-3, 8-2:30, 9:30-4, 10-6, or 11-6 for one or two days on July 23-26. This excellent fundraiser for the church includes a free lunch, free parking with shuttle services, and a free single day admission pass. If you are interested or would like to learn more, contact John Altrichter or Alice Nyberg or email info@colpress.org The dollars raised go directly into Chain of Lakes operating budget; last year we raised over $3300 in labor and tips. Impressive job, Volunteers!

Once again the people of Chain of Lakes demonstrated their care for the community by participating in the Stepping Up 4 HOPE walk last Sunday. Final numbers are still being finalized, but we know that the attendance was strong, the giving was strong, and the spirit of community was amazing. Thanks to Sarah Green and the Local Impact Team for their excellent leadership!

5/26      Tuesday            11:00am   Staff Meeting

5/26      Tuesday              6:30pm   Personnel 

5/27  Wednesday   6:30pm     Youth Group

5/28  Thursday     10:00am    The Holy Spirit 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.

A team has started working on bringing a candidate for the Music Ministry Director position to be hired by the Session. Jan Boehm is retiring as the Music Director of Chain of Lakes after five outstanding years of ministry. She will retire at the end of July. People on the team are Jolene Altrichter, Whitney Berre, Tom Korth, and Pastor Paul (staff). A job description for the position is in the Welcome Center. Consider letting your musical friends know about the position!

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.

 

Praise Movement
Destiny Anderson is leading a Praise Movement Small Group that will start Tuesday, June 2 at 6pm. The group will help participants learn to love their bodies and themselves as a step to loving as Jesus did. This will be a welcoming, worship-centered movement experience that encourages joy, builds community, and draws participants closer to Christ–together. If you are interested, contact info@colpres.org.

Experiencing God book study
Next meeting June 3, 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 weekly at Chain of Lakes at 10am Thursdays. Currently we’re discussing Adam Hamilton’s book, “The Holy Spirit.” All are welcome. The next meeting is May 28, 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, June 6 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