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Announcements for the Week of June 1, 2025
Welcome to worship at Chain of Lakes Church. Today as part of the Twisted Scripture series Pastor Paul will preach on “God won’t give me more than I can handle.” Communion will be celebrated. Everyone is welcome to this celebration.
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. This will be our last gathering for the school year, Youth Group will not be meeting on Wednesdays through the summer. Save the Date: Valley Fair is Saturday, June 21st. Scholarships are available to students with financial need. Sign up in the Commons or email amanda.s@colpres.org.
Shine some brightness on Chain of Lakes folks in assisted living or care facilities with a note showing that you care. The Deacons set up a table in the Commons area with a box of greeting cards, and names and addresses of three people. If you finish the card at church and address and seal the envelope, the deacons will stamp and mail it. If you’d rather take one or more cards home, you supply the stamps and mail the cards. This card ministry will happen every Communion Sunday. It’s an easy way to brighten someone’s day!
Deacons Corner is available after each service on June 1 at the ramp leading to the stage. A Deacon will be available to talk confidentially with anyone about prayers and concerns. If needed the conversation can move to a private space.
5/29, Thursday, 7:00pm – Worship Team
5/31, Saturday, 9:00am – Bible Discussion Group
5/31, Saturday, 10:30am – Soul Refresh Yoga
6/1, Sunday, 5:00pm – SMART Recovery Group
6/2, Monday, 6:00pm – HOA Meeting
6/3, Tuesday, 11:00am – Staff Meeting
6/3, Tuesday, 4:30pm – Small Group/Adult Enrichment Team
6/3, Tuesday, 5:30pm – HOA Meeting
6/3, Tuesday, 6:30pm – Local Impact Team
6/4, Wednesday, 1:00pm – I3 Working Group
6/4, Wednesday, 6:30pm – Final Youth Group
6/5, Thursday, 9:00am – Senior Fitness Fun!
6/5, Thursday, 10:00am – Bible Discussion Group
As the end of the school year is approaching, it is with great joy that Chain of Lakes Church would like to honor high school and college graduates every year in June. If you have a student in your family that is a 2025 graduate, please reach out to amanda.s@colpres.org to recognize and celebrate your student in worship.
On Tuesday, May 27 the Session of Chain of Lakes met.
Highlights include:
- Hearing a devotion by Janice Aanenson on Outward Focus;
- Reviewing the three goals that the Session set for 2025;
- Reviewing statistics for 2025. Worship attendance is almost 15 percent ahead of 2024.
- Voting to have one worship service on July 6 at 10am;
- Talked about the rollout of the church app which is scheduled for August 1.
- Deciding to have a half day retreat this summer on the topic of “Digital Ministry;”
- Reviewing Financial Reports;
- Appointing a Work Group to develop a proposal for an Electronic Sign.
Session members include Pastor Paul (Moderator), Janice Aanenson, John Altrichter, Ann Turner, Dave Nyberg, Chris Krebsbach, Kate Lawrence, Pam Graves (Clerk).
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
June 8 – As part of the “Twisted Scripture” series, Pastor Paul will preach on the topic of “Remarriage after divorce is adultery.”
We will again be helping Hope4Youth on their summer food drive in July and August. This year instead of weighing what we donate, they are counting bags. If you have extra Cub bags with handles or other brands similar, please consider bringing them to church so we can put the list of needed groceries inside bags for Disciples to take and fill. Thank you!
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!
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.
“Reading Through the Bible” discussion groups are continuing on alternate weeks. On June 5, 10am, the Thursday group led by Sonia Larson 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 Local Impact team is looking for volunteers to bag groceries during three shifts on Saturday, June 7. If you’re interested in helping with this fundraiser, please add your name to the sign-up sheet, check the back of the communication card, or contact Ann Turner.
Everyone is invited to the Chain of Lakes Variety Show on Wednesday, June 11! There will be a potluck at 6:00 and the show will start at 6:30. Please come and be wowed by our community’s gifts and passions! If you’re willing to bring a dish for the potluck, talk to Pam Graves or mark the communication card.
Sunday, June 15, come celebrate dad with a root beer float between services. Cheers dads!!!!
Families and individuals are invited to join the youth group at the annual Valley Fair day on Saturday, June 21st. More details regarding cost for admission and parking to come. Elementary aged children must attend with a parent or adult. Scholarships are available to students (only) with financial need from the Student Scholarship Fund.
On Sunday, July 6 Chain of Lakes will have one worship service that begins at 10am.
