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Announcements for the Week of October 27, 2024
Welcome to worship at Chain of Lakes. Today is the final Sunday of a three week sermon series called, “Talking Faithfully about the dreaded word–P#$*!ics.” The title of today’s sermon is “Exploring the Golden Rule.”
Two service details
As Chain of Lakes goes to two services, these details will change. The run through meeting will happen at 8:30am. Fellowship will happen between services. No parking attendants are being offered for right now.
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.
Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to worship on Sunday, October 27 for a fun morning of fall themed activities during Sunday morning kids’ programs. Extra volunteers will be needed, contact amanda.s@colpres.org if you can help during either service.
The Youth group will gather at the church this Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:00pm. Save the Date: Youth Halloween Party on Wednesday, October 30! Youth Group is for students in 6th – 12th grade. Please note that dinner is no longer served on Wednesday evenings; snacks will be provided.
Trunk or Treat will take place on Sunday, October 27, 3:30 – 5:30pm. Sign up on the Communication Card to host a trunk or volunteer at the event. There will be a contest for the best trunk again this year. Volunteer opportunities involve serving cider and popcorn, hospitality, setup, cleanup, and parking. Candy donations and allergen friendly treats/prizes are being collected until October 25. Thanks for helping make this another great community event at Chain of Lakes!
Sunday, October 27 Pastor Paul will begin a new sermon series called, “Growing with Purpose.” He will share tools that each person can use to discover their purpose, and he will talk about the purpose and core values of Chain of Lakes Church.
Chain of Lakes is a polling place for the general election November 5. Help is needed Monday, November 4, from 10am – noon to clear the worship center. November 6, help put the chairs back on Wednesday morning. Please mark the Communication card to volunteer.
Tuesdays at 7pm Pastor Paul is sharing a five week Adult Enrichment class called “Foundations.” In these five weeks he will look at what is foundational in our understanding of God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Bible. He’ll look at one topic each night. The purpose of the class is not to tell you what to think, but to encourage you to develop your beliefs. During the evening people will have the opportunity to break into smaller groups to share their beliefs. Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 12 & 19. Contact pastor@colpres.org to sign up.
Colleen Grambling will lead the Mental Health and Wellness Group at noon on Sunday, October 20 in the nursery. The group is a confidential and affirming space for participants to share how they are navigating their mental health with connection and support through wellness strategies.
SMART Recovery group
The Health and Healing Ministry is pleased to partner with SMART Recovery for a weekly meeting beginning Sunday, October 20 at 5pm in the commons area. SMART Recovery is the leading, evidence-informed approach to overcoming addictive behaviors, including both substance and activity/process addictions. Trained volunteer facilitators lead effective mutual support group discussions on building and maintaining motivation, coping with urges and cravings, managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and living a balanced life. Related tools consistent with evidence-based motivational and cognitive behavioral theories are also offered and discussed. 18 or older. Free. Use the QR Code to get more information about SMART Recovery or go to smartrecovery.org .
Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:15pm. Adaptive yoga considers all bodies and abilities and fits the movements to what the body is able to do. The class will be taught using a chair. Standing poses will also be taught and the chair can be used for balance support as needed. A free will donation of $5 per class is suggested. Instructor: Maria Douglas. Drop-ins welcome! Email charlie.c@colpres.org to join the email list or for more information.
Restore, renew, and reconnect. Find your balance this fall as the Health & Healing and Family Ministries partner with The Mindfulness Movement to create an interactive spiritual wellness experience. On Wednesday, October 23, from 6:30-8pm, come Fall into Balance with yoga, connect with the creativity of God through mindfulness activities, and care for your soul in a fireside meditation. Hot cider and light snacks will be served. This event is for all ages, free and open to the public. Contact Amanda.S@colpres.org to sign up.
You are invited to join the discussion as we explore reconstructing, rehabilitating, reconciling and reimagining church and faith. Everyone is on a spiritual journey, learning and embracing a relationship with God in their own way. Oftentimes on the way there can be disappointment in both God, religion, and in people. These roadblocks can oftentimes derail a journey of faith. The goal of this group is to create a safe, sacred space to “regroup” your faith as we share and grow together. If you have ever hit a similar bump on the road, this is a place for you to share your experience or learn from others who have walked a similar path. Join the discussion at 6pm on October 24. One more discussion will occur on November 7 at 6pm. Sign up on the communication card or the sign-up sheet in the commons area.
The Health and Healing ministry will offer another series of Navigating through the HoliDAZE presentations with discussions that illuminate ways we can manage and even thrive in what can be a challenging season from Thanksgiving through the New Year. Save the dates! All programs start at 6:30pm in the worship center.
Wednesday, November 6 – Navigating Neurodiversity
Thursday, November 14 – Navigating Tough Conversations around 2SLGBTQIA+ Identities
Monday, November 18 – Navigating Your Mental HELLTH through the HoliDAZE
Monday, November 25 – Navigating Sobriety through the HoliDAZE
Our first presentation will be Navigating Neurodiversity on Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30pm in the Worship Center. Neurodivergent is a term that means “to differ in mental or neurological function from what might be considered typical or normal”, and includes various diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Sensory/Processing disorders, learning disabilities, and many others. Board certified behavior analyst Ayden Walter will lead a presentation with time for discussion to share ideas, experiences, and to learn from one another. If you or someone you know may be a part of the neurodivergent community, or if you are interested in learning more about navigating neurodivergence, come join the conversation. Childcare is available, but pre-registration is required to provide adequate care. Contact charlie.c@colpres.org to sign up or for more information.
Chain of Lakes’ Local Impact Team is hosting a Fall Craft and Vendor Fair and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 9, from 9am – 2pm. There are still a couple of openings for crafters – registration forms are on the welcome table, or click on the Fall Craft & Vendor Fair banner on the Chain of Lakes website to see booth registration details.
Many baked goods are needed for the bake sale, because many people from the metro area come to the Craft Fair! We know that Chain of Lakes has excellent bakers – let’s all pitch in to bring yummy treats – cookies, bars, scones, lefse, bread, pies, fudge, muffins and cupcakes! Please email info@colpres.org to say you will bring something Friday, Nov. 8, or by 9am Nov. 9 Thank you!
Serving and connecting has been abundant in September and October at Chain of Lakes with two worship services, Leadership Institute, highway cleanup, Darkest Night 4K, and Feed My Starving Children. The Trunk or Treat and Craft & Vendor Fair and Bake Sale events as well as the Advent season are right around the corner. Join the volunteering trend and sign up to connect while serving from your heart!
The church driveway and parking lot are plowed when more than two inches of snow falls, but the contract doesn’t include the sidewalk. Please mark the Communication card if you’re willing to be part of a team that keeps the sidewalk clear.
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.
Psalm 65:10
You water its furrows abundantly, settling its ridges, softening it with showers, and blessing its growth.
Chain of Lakes Church is announcing the Growing with Purpose Capital Campaign to raise funds for making our required mortgage payments over the next three years (2025-2028) and campus enhancements. This is a special effort for initiatives/projects we are unable to fund through our annual operating budget. With that said, we will be doing this campaign in coordination with our Annual Stewardship.
Additional information will be shared over the next couple of months before households are asked to make a commitment to the Annual Stewardship (1 year) and Capital Campaign (3 years) in November.
We ask that you pray for God’s guidance throughout this process, as well as the campaign volunteers and entire congregation. This is an important moment in our church’s history and we thank you for your interest!
10/20 Sunday 12:00pm Mental Health and Wellness
10/20 Sunday 2:00pm New Brighton Celebrate Recovery Band Rehearsal
10/20 Sunday 5:00pm SMART Recovery Group
10/21 Monday 4:00pm Growing with Purpose Campaign Team
10/21 Monday 5:30pm Cascade HOA
10/22 Tuesday 11:00am Staff
10/22 Tuesday 5:30pm Soul Refresh Yoga
10/22 Tuesday 7:00pm Foundation Class
10/23 Wednesday 6:30pm Fall Into Balance
10/24 Thursday 6:00pm REgroup Your Faith
