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Building a New Faith Community in the North Metro
I ns id e th i s i s su e :
Cameroon Worship 1
Note from Pastor 2
Mark your calendars 2
Sunday School 3
Youth Ministries 3
Music Ministry 3
Purpose 4
www.colpres.org
November 2012
Vo lume 3 , I s s ue 8
Editor: Pastor Paul H. Moore
Administrator: Jennifer Huehns
Celebrate with our Cameroonian friends in worship on November 11th
The Cameroonian Presbyterian community in Minnesota has chosen Chain of Lakes Church to
celebrate their annual celebration of the independence of the Presbyterian Church in
Cameroon.
On that day Chain of Lakes is turning over worship to our African friends. The music and
speaking will be shared by our friends from the Cameroon. We will be celebrating
Communion.
We expect approximately 200 Cameroonians to be in worship. After worship we will
enjoy a wonderful Cameroonian meal. Worship will last approximately two hours.
Many folks at Chain of Lakes have never had the privilege of attending worship led by our
Presbyterian friends from the Cameroon. All of us will learn and experience a different
style of worship.
Bring a friend to worship!! This will be an event that we will remember for a very long
time!
The Pew Forum is an organization that does research on American life. They recently released a report on religious life in our country. The report is fascinating and can be revealing to us at Chain of Lakes Church. The main headlines of the report are that "Nones" are on the rise. This means
that people who don't claim an affiliation to a church or religion are on the increase. The report called these folks, "Unaffiliated." Twenty percent of all adults in the United States describe themselves as unaffiliated compared to 15% of all adults five years ago This doesn't mean that the United States has become a secular country compared to other countries. The number of Americans who currently say religion is very important in their lives (58%), is little changed since 2007. This number is much higher than Britain (17%), France (13%), Germany (21%) or Spain (22%). When asked their impressions about the church the unaffiliated shared some fascinating responses. They said that they believe the church is too concerned with money
and power; are too focused on rules; and are too involved with politics. That makes sense to me. I don't want to be a pastor of a church who falls into any of those three categories. A large number of unaffiliated folks believe the church should bring people together and strengthen community bonds; they also believe that the church should play an important role in helping the poor and needy. Wow!! This sounds like what the Presbyterian church does. If anything those of us who travel in the Presbyterian car do a terrific job at strengthening community bonds and helping the poor and needy. Our Presbyterian approach to service and community building are ones that can connect to people who aren't affiliated to a congregation. As we make plans for the new year, let’s continue to discern how God is calling us to bring together the community who lives near our new property. And let’s go out of our way to care for the poor and needy. If our ministries can be successful at these two things, then our entire congregation will be successful!
P a g e 2 C h a i n o f L a k e s C h u r c h N e w s l e t t e r
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Planning Retreat The Steering Committee invites everyone at Chain of Lakes to participate in a planning retreat for 2013 on Sunday, November 18. The retreat will take place after worship at Paul & Amy Moore’s home, 2138 129th Court in Blaine. The purpose of the retreat is to get the congregation focused on our tasks for the next year. We will eat together, pray together, enjoy time together, and make plans for the future. Sign up by E-mailing [email protected]. New Group for Adults in their 20’s, 30’s & 40’s Who: YOU! What: Club 20/40 (a group for those of you in our 20-40s at Chain of Lakes Church) Where: the home of Justin & Sally Leitch, 5938 Scenic Place in Shoreview When: Saturday, November 3rd at 7 pm Why: Fun & fellowship! E-mail Sally Leitch at [email protected] if you will be attending. Congregational Meeting The Steering Committee has called a meeting for after worship on Sunday, November 11. The purpose of the meeting is to elect three candidates for the Steering Committee. Stewardship The theme of our stewardship drive this year is “New Beginnings.” Each week in worship we will celebrate the new beginnings that God has brought to us this year. Everyone is encouraged to hand in an Estimate of Giving card on Sunday, November 18. Presbyterian partner pulpit exchange On Sunday, November 4 we are participating in the area Presbyterian Partner Pulpit Exchange. Rev. David Maghakian from North Como Presbyterian Church will preach at Chain of Lakes. Pastor Paul will preach at Arlington Hills Presbyterian Church. We will celebrate Communion.
Mark your calendars
P a g e 3 C h a i n o f L a k e s C h u r c h N e w s l e t t e r
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You th Min i s t r i e s
Save the Dates!
Bowling at Brunswick
Youth Event
November 16, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Youth 6th grade and older—bring a friend!
December 7, 2012
8:00 -9:30 p.m.
Youth 6th grade and older—bring a friend!
Questions or to register, contact Erika:
612-386-9066 [email protected]
M u s i c M i n i s t r y
by Kr i s t e l Pe te r s
"Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the
upright to praise him." Psalm 33
What beautiful voices we have! I have only been here a
short while and I continue to be quite excited to be
worshiping with you every week. While I continue to meet
and remember everyone’s names, my mind is trying to map
out the musicians in our church. How lovely it would be to
incorporate more of our voices and talents in leading songs
and presenting worship to our Lord and Savior. Pray about
and consider how you may be used through the music
ministry of our church. Do you love to sing or play an
instrument? I’ve already met a few of you and am looking
forward to the music we can make together! If you don’t
catch me on a Sunday, feel free to contact me:
[email protected] or 651-207-9799.
SUN DAY SCHOO L Sunday school children will be participating in a five week series about the two Sacraments in the Presbyterian Church –Baptism and Communion. The following is a list of what they will be learning: Covenant/Promise: What are some of the promises or covenants God made with people in the Bible. What are some of the
modern day promises we make. Christian Sign Language Exploring Jesus’ Baptism: Significance of baptism. What does God promise in a person’s Baptism/ What is the meaning of the promise the congregation makes with the baptized person. Rituals we celebrate today: Communion: Meals Jesus shared with people Baptism is the sign of membership in the Christian community. Children will learn that it is through baptism all of us are welcomed into God’s family. Celebrating Communion is not a snack we have during worship once a month. It is a sacred or holy act that reminds us of Gods grace and love for us. Here are some conversation ideas you can have with your children that will help with what they are learning on Sunday’s; Share special events in your life that have become traditions in your family. If you were baptized, share what you recall of that special time. When did you first participate in Communion? How was it different from what we do in this church now?
BE A
MENTOR! Consider joining five others
from our new congregation
in being a Mentor at Lino
Lakes Elementary STEM.
To be a mentor you would
have lunch at noon with a
child every other Thursday
and then play games. The total time commitment is 45
minutes. If you sign up you would fill out an application,
receive training in November and start at the beginning
of 2013. The other five from Chain of Lakes who are
participating are John & Gloria Ivers, Justin Leitch, Val
Owens, and Pastor Paul. Talk to Val Owens at 763-427-
9503 if you are interested.
4175 Lovell Road, Suite 115
Lexington, MN 55014
763-208-8049
Building a New Faith Community in the North Metro
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C h a i n o f L a k e s C h u r c h P u r p o s e :
We are called to be an authentic, Christian community where: Strangers become friends Friends become disciples
Disciples impact the world.
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Directions: Located at DaVinci Adademy Charter School
13001 Central in Blaine, at the intersection of Highway 65 and 131st Ave
(just north of Cub Foods)
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