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Announcements
Announcements for the Week of August 10, 2025
Welcome to worship at Chain of Lakes Church. Today Pastor Paul is starting a new sermon series on the book of Jonah called, “The Skeptical Prophet.” We will be commissioning all the volunteers who are helping out at Vacation Bible School this week. We’re also thanking the congregation for your terrific response in bringing food for HOPE 4 Youth. The congregation brought a hundred bags of food. Yay, God! The Local Impact Team is thanking the congregation by offering donuts for donors. We are also launching our Per Capita offering.
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.
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.
Starting on August 10, Pastor Paul will preach on the book of Jonah.
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.
8/9, Saturday, 9am – HOPE 4 Youth Anoka
8/9, Saturday, 10am – Bible Discussion Group
8/12, Tuesday, 11am – Staff Meeting
8/12, Tuesday, 5pm – Marketing/Communications
8/12, Tuesday, 5:30pm – Vacation Bible School
8/13, Wednesday, 5:30pm – Vacation Bible School
8/14, Thursday, 9am – Senior Fitness Fun
8/14, Thursday, 5:30 pm – Vacation Bible School
“Reading Through the Bible” discussion groups are continuing this summer. On August 7, 10am, the Thursday group led by Sonia Larson and Kathy Brevig will meet at the church. On August 9, 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.
Save the date: August 9 and 10 and join our friends at St. Joseph of the Lakes for a wonderful festival. Saturday night pork dinner, other concessions, games, and classic rock music from 6-10. The day concludes with fireworks. Sunday begins at 11am with a chicken picnic, silent auction, Bingo, cake walk, kids games, adult games, classic car show, dance to the music of Saints of Swing, a cloggers demo, and grand raffle prize drawing at 4pm. It’s a wonderful tradition. St Joe’s is located at 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes (www.mystjoes.me).
The congregation is invited to a summer picnic on Wednesday, August 27 at 6pm. Come enjoy games and food and a lot of fun!
