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Announcements for the Week of February 8, 2026

Welcome to Chain of Lakes Church

Welcome to worship at Chain of Lakes Church. Today Pastor Paul is completing a beginning-of-the-year  sermon series called, “It’s Not All Black & White, right?” He’s shared that there is more than one “Christian” view on hard topics. Today he is looking at the topic of LGBTQ and the Bible. We are launching a three week campaign to raise food for Calvary Food Shelf in Minneapolis. We will also celebrate those who are leading a small group during Lent. 

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 – 12th grade, meets Wednesdays at Chain of Lakes, 6:30 – 8pm. Bring your friends!

Calvary Food Shelf shares food with people in south Minneapolis. They deliver food to people who are afraid of leaving their home because of the expanded presence of ICE. The deadline for bringing items is Sunday, February 22.

The biggest needs are for:

  • masa (corn flour)
  • vegetable oil
  • canned hominy
  • rice
  • infant formula
  • sanitary hygiene products
  • dry beans (any kind but especially kidney beans)
  • canned protein items like tuna or chicken
  • soup
  • oats

 

Interested in getting more connected to Chain of Lakes? Come to a Get-to-Know-You session Tuesday, February 10 at 6:30pm. This is the first step in a two-step process for people who would like to join the church. Participants will have the opportunity to build relationships with another person, learn more of Pastor Paul’s story, and get to know more about the congregation. 

Come start Lent by coming to Ash Wednesday worship which will be Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30pm. Ashes will be distributed. Communion will be shared.

Sign up for a small group in Lent. This year at Chain of Lakes the congregation will be focusing on Matthew’s gospel. We’ll learn about the best sermon ever preached, the Kingdom of Heaven, righteousness and many other important topics. The following groups will be offered.

Amy Moore                                          6pm on Mondays                                  her home

Vince Lechman & Ivy Cavegn         10am on Tuesdays                               church

Pastor Paul                                          7pm on Tuesdays                                   church

Rozzie Obando                                       6:30pm on Wednesdays                   church

John & Gloria Ivers                              10am on Thursdays                             church

Sara Lord                                                  7pm on Thursdays                             her home

Kate & Aaron Lawrence and Ash Silvius   Saturdays at 5pm                     Lawrence home       This group will start on March 7 and will meet every two wee

Current Small Groups

Practicing the Way
Maria Douglas is leading a book discussion small group on Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become like Him, Do as He Did  by John Mark Comer. This introduction to spiritual formation is full of John Mark Comer’s trademark mix of theological substance and cultural insight as well as practical wisdom on developing your own Rule of Life. The approximately 8 week study started Saturday, January 17, 2026, 10am at Chain of Lakes. The next meeting is  Feb. 14 .

It’s Not All Black and White, Right?
As a way to go deeper in the “It’s Not All Black and White, right?” series, Pastor Paul is leading a five-week small group on Wednesdays. The last session is Feb. 11.

Experiencing God
Heather & Frank Butterfield’s book study small group on Experiencing God by Henry T. Blackaby, Richard Blackaby & Mike Blackaby, meets on various Wednesdays, 6pm at their home. The next meeting is are February 25.

Thursday Book Group
The Thursday “Read Through the Bible” group has  morphed into a book club at the church. We’re reading When Christians Get it Wrong, by Adam Hamilton. February 12, 10am.

If you are interested in joining any of these small groups, email info@colpres.org

Meetings and Events

2/10   Tuesday       5:30pm  Communication/Marketing Team

2/10   Tuesday       6:30pm Get-to-Know-You gathering

2/11   Wednesday  1:00pm  Technology

2/11   Wednesday  6:30pm  Youth Group

2/11   Wednesday  6:30pm  It’s Not All Black & White Small group

2/12   Thursday      6:30pm  Job Description for Children’s Ministry group

2/14   Saturday      9:00am  Hope 4 Youth, Anoka stocking

2/14   Saturday     10:00am  Practicing the Way small group

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 
Groups meet at Chain of Lakes Church, 2650 125th Ave NE, Blaine, MN unless otherwise specified.
Join a small group on the Book of Matthew during Lent

Days, times, leaders and locations for small groups on the Book of Matthew
starting the week of Feb. 22. To sign up mark the connection card at church, call the office 763-465-8585, or talk to the leaders.

Mondays 6:00pm Amy Moore at her home
Tuesdays 10:00am Ivy Cavegn & Vince Lechman at church
Tuesdays 7:00pm Pastor Paul at church
Wednesdays 6:30pm Rozzie Obando at her home
Thursdays 10:00am John & Gloria Ivers at church
Thursdays 7:00pm Sara Lord at at her home
Saturdays 5:00pm Kate & Aaron Lawrence and Ash Silvius at the Lawrence’s home. This group will meet every two weeks starting March 7.

Pick a day and time to fit your schedule. Invite a friend!

Practicing the Way
Maria Douglas is leading a book discussion small group on Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become like Him, Do as He Did  by John Mark Comer. This introduction to spiritual formation is full of John Mark Comer’s trademark mix of theological substance and cultural insight as well as practical wisdom on developing your own Rule of Life. The approximately 8 week study started Saturday, January 17, 2026, 10am at Chain of Lakes. It meets weekly. Contact info@colpres.org to sign up.

It’s Not All Black and White, Right?
As a way to go deeper in the “It’s Not All Black and White, right?” series, Pastor Paul is leading a five-week small group on Wednesdays that started Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30pm. This group will look at different ways people have looked at issues like salvation, Christian nationalism, unanswered prayer, the poor and LGBTQ issues. Within these wide variety of views, people will be encouraged to develop their view and understand the views of people who think differently. Please email pastor@colpres.org

Experiencing God book study
Next meetings Feb.  25, 2026, Wednesday, 6pm 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.

 “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, Ashley Gramling, Chris Krebsbach (Lead), Pastor Paul Moore (staff)
 
Connection
Heather Butterfield (Lead), Gloria Ivers, Kate Lawrence, Nell Sherwood, Pastor Paul Moore (staff)
 
Building, Grounds & Technology
 Bob Bushard, Pam Graves (Lead), John Ivers, Molly Johnson, Fabio Obando, Dick Pederson, Pastor Paul Moore (staff)
 
Local Impact
Janice Aanenson (Lead), Jeff and Maria Douglas, Sarah Green, Pastor Paul Moore (staff), Dick Pederson, Ann Raschka, Ann Turner

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, Allyson Poland, 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), Aaron Lawrence, Pastor Paul Moore (staff)
 
Youth Council
Chris Audet, Heather Butterfield, Kayla Flanagan