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Announcements for the Week of July 28, 2024
Welcome to worship at Chain of Lakes. Today is Vacation Bible School (VBS) kickoff Sunday! We are commissioning all the adults and youth who are helping with VBS, which starts tomorrow. The kids are also singing during worship. Pastor Paul will continue his summer series called Refresh by looking at how nature refreshes us.
The congregation is getting very close to collecting 2,000 pounds of food for HOPE 4 Youth. The deadline for bringing food is this Wednesday, July 31.
A Celebration of life fellowship gathering for Joe Raschka, husband of Ann Raschka, will be at the Bunker Hills Event Center on Thursday, August 1 from 1 to 3pm.
Children are invited to participate in the Kid’s Church and Nursery programs during Sunday service. 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 hosting a Bake Sale Fundraiser on August 11. Sign up on the communication card if you are able to bring baked goods, packaged to sell for $5.00 each. Funds raised will go towards the youth program and help fund activities. The middle and high school students will be going to Valley Fair on Saturday, August 24. Email Amanda at amanda.s@colpres.org if your student would like to participate. The group will meet at the church at 9:30am and return at 6pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend the movie night this Friday at 6pm, to watch Luca. This is a family friendly event following our underwater VBS adventure. Free popcorn, photo booth and a craft will be available for kids. Come dressed in your best beach or sea animal attire. Hope to SEA you there!
Scuba VBS is happening this week from 9am-12pm Monday -Wednesday. It’s not too late to register or volunteer. Families can register students at colpres.org and volunteers can reach out to Amanda Serfling.
Consider volunteering at the Roasted Corn booth on Saturdays from 7am – 2pm at the St. Paul Farmers Market. This is a fundraising opportunity for the church on Saturdays until the end of September. Contact the office or John Ivers for more information.
Sunday, July 21 Sally Narr will preach about refreshment.
Sunday, July 28 As part of the Refresh series, Pastor Paul will talk about nature. The children from Chain of Lakes will sing.
Sunday, August 4 Vacation Bible School Sunday! The ministry of Vacation Bible School will be celebrated. The children will sing. In the Refresh series, Pastor Paul will speak about caring for youth and children. Communion will be celebrated.
The Mental Health and Wellness Group will meet next Sunday, August 4, after worship.
The Grief Group is taking a break through August and will return in September.
These groups are in the planning stage, dates not yet determined. If you are interested in any, contact info@colpres.org
Neurodivergent Support Group
Chain of Lakes would like to offer a neurodivergent support group for families/caregivers of those with neurodivergent children or other family members.
Hospice Care Volunteer
Are you interested in hospice care? Olive Grove Hospice at White Pines Assisted Living and Memory Care in Blaine (our neighbor to the east) is recruiting more volunteers to provide love and compassion for terminally ill patients. Volunteers often help with companion visits, music as expressive therapy or help with phone calls and clerical work. Training provided.
Rehabilitate Your Faith
Are you a former evangelical who has deconstructed your faith and are now ready to rebuild it? This group is for you. Rehabilitate your faith in a safe space with others who have been hurt by fundamentalism.
Practice of Prayer
Do you have a gift or desire to bring Light to people and circumstances in need through prayer, meditation and mindfulness? Raise some health with like-minded folks who wish to serve others through the practice of prayer.
Interested in serving in a helpful way? It doesn’t take much time, but it brings much joy. Consider volunteering as a Greeter on Sunday mornings. Be the friendly and welcoming face for guests and Disciples as they arrive at Chain of Lakes front door. If you’re interested in volunteering once every month or two, contact Jan Boehm at Jan.B@colpres.org or show your interest on the communication card. The Worship Team will appreciate your service!
Because of the increase in worship attendance in 2024 the Session has voted to begin two services on Sunday, September 22. Worship services will be offered at 9 and 10:45am. Each service will be identical and ministry with kids will be offered at each service. The Additional Service Task Force wrote a report that had the recommendations the Session approved. If you would like to read the report, pick up a copy or request one by sending an email to info@colpres.org. Yay, God for this development of Chain of Lakes Church!
Monday, August 12, 10am-noon help clear the worship center for the City Primary August 13 election. Wednesday, August 14, help set it back up, and clean. Please mark the communication card, or the sign-up sheet.
Here’s your chance to try disc golf in a free, fun outing Sunday, August 18, 2-4pm at the Coon Rapids Disc Golf Course, 10300 Woodcrest Dr NW, Coon Rapids. Ryan Espy will provide the discs and encouragement, you bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, and trail-appropriate shoes. If you ever played catch with a Frisbee, you can play disc golf. All ages are welcome. Mark your calendar, and sign up on the communication card.
Chain of Lakes will host a Craft Fair on Saturday, November 9th from 9am – 2pm.
Chain of Lakes will be hosting a Craft Fair on Saturday, November 9th from 9am – 2pm. Click here for crafter and vendor booth registration details
If you cannot worship in person, consider worshiping through the Live Stream which begins at 10:30am on Sundays. Go to colpres.org to find it. A group has worked very hard to present a high quality live stream experience of worship. The video of worship will be placed at colpres.org on Sunday afternoon.
Pastor Paul is asking everyone to take a sermon survey. Completed surveys are enormously helpful to him as he plans the topics of future sermon series. The survey will take about fifteen minutes. Go to: surveymonkey.com/r/6QDCMM2 to take the survey.
7/29 Monday 9:00am Scuba VBS
7/29 Monday 6:30pm Deacons
7/30 Tuesday 9:00am Scuba VBS
7/30 Tuesday 1:00pm Staff
7/30 Tuesday 5:30pm Kinsdale Home Owners Association
7/30 Tuesday 6:00pm Craft Fair Planning
7/31 Wednesday 9:00am Scuba VBS
7/31 Wednesday 5:00pm Small Group Planning
8/1 Thursday 1:00pm Celebration of Life for Joe Raschka at Bunker Hills Event Center
8/2 Friday 6:00pm Movie Night
