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Announcements for the Week of November 23, 2025
Welcome to Chain of Lakes Church
Welcome to worship at Chain of Lakes Church. Today Pastor Paul is completing a sermon series on 1 John called, “Walking in the light.” This is part of the “Year of the Bible” focus in 2025. Today he will focus on agape love. If you’d like to read through 1 John, use the devotion that is in the bulletin. Thanks to Aaron Lawrence for leading the band as Jan Boehm is on vacation.
Elementary aged children, 1st grade through 5th grade are invited to attend Kid’s Church after the first set of songs. Children who are Kindergarten and under are welcome to go to the Nursery.
Our children and youth ministries are a fun and exciting atmosphere rooted in community and growing our faith, and is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the young people in our community. We have multiple opportunities to volunteer with our childcare program, children’s church, and youth group. Both childcare and children’s church take place during our Sunday morning worship services and require the presence of two adults. Our youth group meets on Wednesday night, and while Audra is present, it requires the presence of at least one additional adult. Please sign up on your communication card if you are interested in any of these opportunities or would like to serve on the Youth and Children’s Ministry team to help guide the programming in this ministry. Contact Audra with any questions: audra.n@colpres.org.
It’s time to order your Poinsettia to share with the Church during Advent. Plants are $20 each. Be sure to fill out the form in the bulletin and return it to the church office. You can pick up your plant anytime after the 7:00pm Christmas Eve service.
Laura Lynch is taking a job as an Administrator at St. Paul Academy. Her last day was this past Thursday. Chain of Lakes has started a process of hiring a new Administrator. This position is for approximately fifteen hours a week for two or three days of work. If you know of someone who might be interested or if you would like to look at the Job Description, email Pastor Paul at pastor@colpres.org. The people on the Hiring Team are Molly Johnson, Val Owens and Pastor Paul.
Looking for a way to get involved and make a difference? There are many ways to serve throughout our church—whether greeting guests, helping with children’s ministry, volunteering with the Local Impact Team, or being part of a small group. Stop by the Giving Tree, at the back of the Worship Center, and fill out a leaf or two! You are welcome to place a leaf on any opportunity that fits your gifts and schedule! We look forward to filling the Giving Tree with You!
11/20, Thursday, 6pm – Session
11/22, Saturday, 9am – Leaders Retreat
11/22, Saturday, 10am – Soul Refresh Yoga
11/27, Thursday, All Day – Office Closed: Happy Thanksgiving!
11/29, Saturday, 10am – Empowerment Workshop
The Connection Team is sponsoring a “Disciples at Chain of Lakes” gathering on Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30pm. This is the second step to joining Chain of Lakes. A joining ceremony will take place at the end of the gathering. Child care will be provided.
Bible Discussion Groups
“Reading Through the Bible” discussion groups are continuing. The Thursday group led by Sonia Larson and Kathy Brevig will meet Dec. 4, 10am at the church. The next Saturday group meeting, led by Judy Chesla and Kathy Brevig is yet to be determined. Anyone reading through the Bible this year is welcome to attend.
The Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area is holding its annual meeting at Chain of Lakes Saturday, Dec. 6, 9am – noon, followed by a lunch. Pastor Paul will be installed as Moderator at this meeting, which includes a worship service and Communion. Folks from Chain of Lakes are welcome to attend. Pam Graves, John Ivers, Kathy Brevig and Paul Edgett are coordinating with the Presbytery, and asking for a few volunteers from Chain of Lakes to help with greeting people and with getting coffee and pastries out as people arrive, and with lunch following the meeting.
The Local Impact team is looking for volunteers to bag groceries on Saturday, December 6. You can sign up for one of 3, 2-hour shifts at the Cub Foods at 12595 Central Ave NE in Blaine. Please mark the communication card or sign up in the Commons area. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to agencies that provide services to people experiencing hunger &/or homelessness.
Christmas Eve worship will be at 5 and 7pm. Come enjoy a special sermon, candlelight, and Communion. All who are present will end worship by singing “Silent Night.” For many this is the worship highlight of the year!
