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Announcements for the Week of February 9, 2025
Welcome to worship at Chain of Lakes Church. Today Pastor Paul is starting a new series called, “Every day Life.” He is looking at how the Bible can assist us with everyday life challenges. Today he’ll look at how the Bible helps us live with anxiety and worry.
Thanks to everyone who brought cans of soup for Souper Bowl Sunday. Put them in your favorite team’s tub. All of the food will be given to River Trail Academy, a partner of Chain of Lakes 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 Youth Group is invited to join the all church PALentine’s Party this Wednesday, February 12th, from 6:30-8:00pm. Friends are always welcome!. Save the Date: Feed My Starving Children on February 26th Youth Volunteers are also needed to serve at the Ash Wednesday Service on March 5th. Contact amanda.s@colpres.org to sign up to be a greeter, usher, or scripture reader.
Consider leading a small group starting the week of March 9. This year the congregation will look at a curriculum designed at Church of the Resurrection called, “Meet Your Bible.” Each week participants will look and learn about a section of the Bible. The task of the leader is to recruit a small group of people to join their group, lead the group through the curriculum, and choose the time/day of the week/location of the group. .
Leaders will recruit friends at Chain of Lakes or who are outside of Chain of Lakes to participate in the group.
Groups are meant to be small–eight or less. The curriculum will be e-mailed to small group leaders on Monday morning. Pastor Paul will adapt it to our settings.
If you are interested, contact pastor@colpres.org
Come to the Adult Enrichment series called, “How We got Here” presented by Ivy Cavegn. Throughout the series we will delve into the many historical events and personalities that shaped the church we live in today.
February 11: Constantine and Christianity – The First State Religion
February 18: The Popes – The Good, the Bad and the Conflicted
March 18: Causes and Conflicts that Split the Church
April 15: The Pascal Mystery – the Real Meaning of Death to Life
May 20: The First Christians – What Jesus Meant to His Early Followers
The presentations will be at 7pm in the Worship Center.
Ivy Cavegn is a disciple at Chain of Lakes Church who has studied scripture and Christianity at St. Thomas University. She brings a passion for the history and background of our Christian faith traditions, along with powerful insights. Contact info@colpres.org if you are interested
February 16 As part of the “Everyday Life” series Pastor Paul will explore what each of us can learn from the Bible about grief.
After evaluating the recent mental health and wellness group survey and looking at the schedules of the church and group facilitators, it has been decided to pause Life Support meetings until after Easter. Future meetings and information will be published here and in group emails as it becomes available. If you are currently seeking support, please reach out to your deacon or info@colpres.org and your deacon can be notified of your desire for care.
Chair yoga next meets February 15 at 10:30am, after the Bible discussion group. Drop-ins welcome!
2-3 Volunteers are needed to coordinate a church wide prayer effort during Lent. Commitment involves less than 2 hours to organize. Sign up on the Communication card or contact Jan Boehm for more information.
Save the Date for Chain of Lakes Church annual Valentine’s Day party on Wednesday, February 12, from 6:30 – 8:00pm. This intergenerational event is for families, singles, couples & friends. Everyone is welcome! Sign up in the Commons Area or email amanda.s@colpres.org to bring an item for the Taco Bar. Participate in group games and entertainment, enjoy the company of community and receive a special message from the Angel of Love and Joy. Sign up here to let us know you’re coming!
Please note that the grief group will have a “bye week” this week and will pick up on Feb. 17.
If you have lost a loved one, this series provides a supportive space for individuals experiencing loss to connect with others journeying a similar path. Join Sally Narr as she leads a series exploring eight stages of grief. Through shared experiences, participants can express emotions, learn coping strategies and find emotional support in a judgment-free environment. The group continues in the worship center on Mondays at 6:30pm and ends in March,18 and older. Mark the communication card if you are interested in attending.
Saturday, Feb. 22, 9:30am – 11:30am The Saint John’s Bible is a hand written and illustrated seven volume work of art meant to be a prophetic witness to the glory of the Word of God. Everyone is invited to go to St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church in Lino Lakes (located at 171 Elm Street) for Amy Moore’s presentation on this amazing Bible. St. Joe’s is home to a copy of the Heritage Edition, a full-size, replica of the original Saint John’s Bible. There are only 299 copies in the world. We will have an opportunity to learn about the creation of the original, encounter the illuminations, learn fascinating information about the inspiration/relevance of the first handwritten Bible in 500 years, as well as have time to reflect on the one-of-a-kind art firsthand.
Sign up on the communication card or email info@colpres.org
This past week Charlie Clark resigned as Minister of Health and Healing. His last day is February 28. The Session will be making decisions about moving forward. Jody Oase shared that her last day as the Administrator of Chain of Lakes will be February 27. The Personnel Team will be in charge of bringing a new staff person to be approved by the Session.
Come honor both of them at a cake shower shared by the Personnel Team on Sunday, February 23 between 10:00 and 10:45am.
Chain of Lakes lost and found basket is overflowing! If you are missing some bakeware, serving pieces, scarves, gloves, jackets, hair clips, or miscellaneous items, please check the shelf in the coat closet. Unclaimed items will be held through February 16.
If you would like to have the materials that were passed out at the Annual Meeting, pick up a copy on the table in the Commons Area. In the packet you will find goals for 2024 and 2025, important statistics, an analysis from Pastor Paul about Yay Gods and concerns at Chain of Lakes, and a complete financial report.
2/9 Sunday 3:00pm New Brighton Celebrate Recovery Band Rehearsal
2/9 Sunday 5:00pm SMART Recovery
2/10 Monday 6:30pm Stewardship/Finance
2/10 Monday 6:45pm Deacons
2/11 Tuesday 11:00am Staff
2/11 Tuesday 5:30pm Connection Team
2/11 Tuesday 6:00pm Communications Team
2/12 Wednesday 6:30pm PALentine’s Party
2/12 Wednesday 6:30pm Youth Group
2/15 Saturday 9:00am Reading the Bible group
2/15 Saturday 10:30am Soul Refresh Yoga