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Announcements for the Week of May 4, 2025
Welcome to worship at Chain of Lakes Church. Today Pastor Paul is continuing a sermon series called, , “Twisted Scriptures.” He will be looking at ideas that have been twisted so some think they come from the Bible. Today’s Twisted Scriptures is “Everything Happens for a Reason.” Communion will be celebrated. Everyone is welcome to the Table.
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 will be gathering on Wednesday this week from 6:30pm -8:00pm. Students are encouraged to invite friends, everyone is welcome! Youth Group is for students ages 6th – 12th grade, students will meet regularly on Wednesdays through June 4th. Save the Date: Valley Fair is Saturday, June 21st.
5/3, Saturday, 9am – Bible Discussion Saturday Group
5/3, Saturday, 10:30am – Soul Refresh Yoga
5/4, Sunday, 5:00pm – SMART Recovery Group
5/5, Monday, 6:30pm – Kite Flying & S’mores
5/6, Tuesday, 6:30pm – Staff
5/6, Tuesday, 4:30pm – Small Group/Adult Enrichment
5/6, Tuesday, 6:30pm – Local Impact
5/7, Wednesday, 6:30pm – Youth Group
5/7, Wednesday, 7:00pm – Women’s Choir
5/8, Thursday, 10:00am – Bible Discussion Group
5/10, Saturday, 9:00am – Hope 4 Youth – Anoka
5/10, Saturday, 9:00am – Church Work Day
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
May 11 – Happy Mother’s Day. The men of the church are planning special activities celebrating women.
May 18 – Youth Sunday! The youth will be helping to lead worship.
On Sunday, May 25 Chain of Lakes will offer one worship service at 9am. The theme of the Twisted Scripture series is “God helps those who help themselves.”
Plots in our community garden are available. The plots are approximately 15×18 feet. The garden is scheduled to open April 26 at 10am. Annual cost per plot is $50. Contact Dave Nyberg for more information.
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!
Adult and student Volunteers are needed on Sunday mornings in the Nursery and Kids’ Church this summer. Sign up on the Communications Card or contact amanda.s@colpres.org for more information on serving in our awesome childrens’ programs!
The Session of Chain of Lakes on Monday evening, April 21st. At the meeting the Session reviewed the three goals for the year, evaluated Lent & Easter, voted to continue two worship service sin the summer except on holiday weekends when one worship service will take place at 9am, discussed going on a Retreat on a Sunday during the summer, talked about policies that the Book of Order is requiring which include a sexual misconduct policy, a harassment policy and an antiracism policy. Members of the Session are Janice Aanenson, John Altrichter, Ann Turner, Kate Lawrence, Chris Krebsbach, Dave Nyberg, Pam Graves (clerk), and Pastor Paul (moderator).
The 3M Open is a premier PGA event that takes place annually at TPC Twin Cities, located in Blaine. This has been a fundraiser for Chain of Lakes Church for the past several years. The tournament runs from July 22 – 27. We have committed to staffing two concession locations as we have in previous years, the Driving Range and Fairview 15 &16. There are 28 various shifts available. If you would like to sign up, please note that this is a firm commitment. For more information or details, contact Alice Nyberg at alicefitz@comcast.net.
Reading Through the Bible discussion groups are continuing on alternate weeks. May 8, 10am, the Thursday group led by Sonia Larson and Kathy Brevig will meet at the church. On May 17 the Saturday group led by Judy Chesla and Kathy Brevig will meet at the church at 9am. 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.
On Saturday, May 10, please consider joining us at 9am for a Work Day at the church! We’ll have several projects that are easy to do like cleaning windows, some light landscaping, and outdoor painting. Many hands make light work so come and join some of the coolest people in the church! Contact Paul Edgett to sign up or mark the communication card.
Everyone is welcome to the Mother’s Day Brunch which will be next Sunday, May 11 from 9:30 to 11:00am. The brunch will take place on the lawn of Chain of Lakes. A bounce house for kids and other fun activities for children will be available. Invite a friend–or that family who lies near you who don’t often attend church. Men are asked to bring egg bakes or other food items. Men are also asked to volunteer. If you can do both or either, sign up on the Communication card.
This year the Stepping Up 4 HOPE walk will be Sunday, May 18 from 2 to 4pm. Save the date! This is a fundraising walk whose proceeds will be divided between Stepping Stone and HOPE 4 Youth. Mark your calendars!
Come to the Adult Enrichment series called, “How We got Here” presented by Ivy Cavegn. Throughout the series we will delve into the many historical events and personalities that shaped the church we live in today.
May 20: The First Christians – What Jesus Meant to His Early Followers
The presentations will be at 7pm in the Worship Center.
Ivy Cavegn is a disciple at Chain of Lakes Church who has studied scripture and Christianity at St. Thomas University. She brings a passion for the history and background of our Christian faith traditions, along with powerful insights. Contact info@colpres.org if you are interested.
Spring has sprung and self care and spiritual connection is in the air! Join us for Soul Refresh chair yoga on Saturday, May 31 at 10:30am. Previous yoga experience is NOT required.
