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Announcements for the Week of August 31, 2025
Welcome to worship at Chain of Lakes Church. Today Pastor Paul is completing a series called, “Jonah, the skeptical prophet.” The title of today’s sermon is “Wrestling with God.” We will be saying a blessing over the backpacks that kids have brought and praying over everyone who is involved in education. Dave Nyberg will share a talk about Per Capita. Special prayers will be shared in response to the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
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 Session met this past Monday evening. At the meeting the Session:
- Voted to purchase an electronic sign that will go on the north side of the property, near the entrance. The sign should be installed by the end of October.
- Voted to enter into a contract with Liz French to provide Marketing & Communication support.
- Reviewed the three goals of the church for 2025
- Decided to have the Leader’s Retreat on Saturday, November 22. The Session, Staff and all Ministry Team participants are invited.
- Voted to host the Presbytery meeting on Saturday, December 6. Pastor Paul will be installed as the Moderator of the Presbytery that day.
- Discussed technology issues
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.
8/28, Thursday, 7pm – Worship Team
9/1, Monday – Office Closed for Labor Day
9/3, Wednesday, 6:30pm – Deacons
9/4, Thursday, 9:45am – Bible Discussion Group
9/4, Thursday, 11am – Senior Fitness Fun
9/6, Saturday, 10am – Bible Discussion Group
The Women’s Choir meets this fall again for 6 weeks. The first rehearsal will be Wednesday, September 17 at 7pm in the Worship Space. If you have questions feel free to contact Jan Boehm at jan.b@colpres.org. If you would like to participate, please sign up on the communication card.
You might have noticed many of the upgrades that are being made to the building. Some of them are the carpeting on the stage, work on the Worship Center floor, and new office furniture. Soon new interior doors will be installed. This work was funded by the congregation in last year’s building campaign. Your gifts to the building fund made this happen. Thank you!
Starting on August 10, Pastor Paul will preach on the book of Jonah.
“Reading Through the Bible” discussion groups are continuing this summer. The Thursday group, led by Sonia Larson and Kathy Brevig will meet September 4, 9:45am at the church. On September 6, 10am, 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. 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.
The congregation will go back to two services on Sunday, September 7. Worship will take place at 9 and 10:45am.
Sunday, September 7, enjoy a frozen treat on a stick – ice cream bars, fudgesicles, fruit bars – served by the Deacons during fellowship between the two services. The Deacons appreciate your ongoing support for the Helping Hands Fund. This fund is for members of the congregation going through a hard time who need a bit of financial help. Please talk to your Deacon or Pastor Paul if you or someone you know needs assistance.
The Session has established a new staff position called “Program Director.” This is a full time position with benefits. The person hired will primarily spend time directing and equipping volunteers in ministries with children & youth and with health & wellness. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who believes in the mission of Chain of Lakes, enjoys working with volunteers, and is passionate about ministries with children & youth and with health and wellness. A job description can be found here: Job Description_ Programming Director July 24 2025; a paper copy can be received from the church office. To apply email a cover letter and resume to Pastor Paul at pastor@colpres.org.
