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A Note From Pastor Matt
About financial management of our congregation: Here's a current picture of the critical leaders in managing our finances.
Thanks to those who made suggestions or responded to the request for Bookkeeper for Crown of Glory. We have hired Deana Hagen who comes to us with bookkeeping and payroll experience. I deeply appreciate your help and responsiveness as a community of faith!
Our sincere thanks and admiration goes to Kristi Kirsch who for the past five years has kept us on top of our bookkeeping needs. Kristi will be helping get Deana up to speed in the coming weeks. Thanks so much Kristi for making our lives easier and for helping Crown of Glory fulfill our financial responsibilities we'll.
Jill Nelson continues to serve as our volunteer treasurer and is invaluable in helping manage the cash flow and analysis of the congregation as well as helps keep our financial practices in good order.
Sherri Taylor, in addition to being a key leader in our Confirmation ministry, volunteers to manage the recording of financial gifts from members and participants in the life of the congregation.
Grant Taylor, Sherri's husband, provides the leadership of the congregation with accurate tracking and trends in giving at Crown of Glory.
Our Stewardship and Finance team is also another set of eyes for good practices in management, budgeting and stewardship at Crown of Glory. That team is lead includes Dan Dose, Bryan Hinz, Brad Rupert and Dave Hauck.
All of the people play a significant roll in the financial leadership of this congregation. Thanks to all of them for playing their part in maintaining a reliable and responsive system for Crown of Glory.
Shalom,
Pastor Matthew Bersagel
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MARCH 10,2013
DONT FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD! |
 Bountful Basket Food Shelf
Monthly Pledge to the bountiful basket Food Shelf (Chaska) February's goal is to collect 100 boxes of potatoes. You may place contributions in the shopping cart located in the Fellowship Area. Thank you for your contributions! |
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Member Care
PLEASE PRAY FOR...
.....those who need healing
Mark Alvig, Rob Rudrud, Lindsey Conti, Harriet Peterson, YoVonne Card, Bev Hermes, Robyn David, Pat Costello, Linda Buhr, Tommy Costello, Mary Ann Kelly and Jessica Zaback.
...those who are serving our country
Bryan Lundquist, Dave Gillett, Duane Cavalier, Walter Taylor, Brandon Erickson and Arthur Taylor.
...those who celebrated Baptism
We welcome the following children into the Body of Christ through the sacrament of Holy Baptism!
February 16
Laken Loraina Meiller: Laken's parents are Kari and Terry Meiller. Her sponsors are Jaime Samson, Brad and Lisa Rupert.
February 17
Jadea Janeal Wiltsie: Jadea's parents are Tressa and Josh Wiltsie. Her sponsor is Alissa Weispfenning.
We pray for their growth in faith within their homes and within the community of the church.
Pastoral Needs
If you have pastoral needs such as baptisms, hospital visits, marriage preparation or if you want to get involved in the life of the congregation, please contact Pastor Matt or Pastor Reggie.
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Life Events
Baptism Class
March 10 @ 11:15 A.m.
Baptism class is taught by one of the pastors for parents wishing to baptize their child or for anyone who would like to be baptized as a youth or adult. If you would like to sign-up for a class, please call Carri in the church office.
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 A Message from Pastor Reggie
"I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws."
Ezekiel 36:25-27
Something New
In this Old Testament writing the prophet Ezekiel speaks about one of the most defining characteristics of God; making things new! God has a delicate way of making things new, especially with those parts of creation that need it most. The prophet's words are of God, reminding the creature of its old life and old ways, looking forward to a change that is not just temporary, but rather one that transforms for life and eternity.
God undeniably has a way of making all of us new. The prophet Ezekiel brought an important message to the people of his day. His words echo our Christian understanding of Baptism; God sprinkles clean water on us, removing the impurities, giving us a new heart and God gives us the His Spirit which moves us to follow Him.
In today's world, we also see this renewal in the form of the redemptive work in God's Son Jesus Christ. This month, we look forward to the celebration of Easter once again! Easter is the ultimate message of renewal. Holy week is a riveting time for all people to experience the whirlwind of events that include the celebration of the Last Supper, Jesus' betrayal and arrest, Jesus facing his accusers in unwarranted trials, Jesus before Pontius Pilot, Jesus' affliction at the hands of the Roman whip, Jesus' final judgment of death, Jesus' walk to Calvary, Jesus' crucifixion and final words from the cross, Jesus' death...and finally, His glorious resurrection!
Throughout Holy Week, we experience a host of ways that God is making things new. We experience the new graces of family and fellowship, worship and service, personal renewal and the renewed promise of God's love for us in Jesus Christ. As you make your journey through this season of renewal, may you experience the sprinkling of water, a renewed heart and the Spirit of God moving you towards the empty tomb!
In Christ,
Pastor Reggie Klindworth
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 Worship Schedule
Saturday 5:30 p.m. Worship/Sunday School Sunday 8:30 a.m. Worship/Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship/Sunday School Nursery The nursery is staffed during Saturday & Sunday worship services. If you are interested in volunteering in the nursery, or have questions, please feel free to contact Laura Root. HOly Week Worship Schedule Saturday, March 23 5:30 p.m. Palm Sunday, March 24 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Maundy Thursday, March 28 6:45 p.m. Good Friday, March 29 6:45 p.m. Easter Sunday, March 31 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. |
Sunday School
Children's education is held during all three worship services. It is open to all children from 3 years - 3rd grade. Our 3-year-old Sunday School is only held at the 10 a.m. Sunday services. Registration forms are available at church. For questions or more information, please contact Luci.
SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
March 2/3 - regular Sunday School
March 9/10 - regular Sunday School
March 16/17 - regular Sunday School
March 23/24 - Family Worship, no Sunday School
March 31 - Family Worship, no Sunday School
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 First Communion Instruction
FIRST COMMUNION INSTRUCTION COMING IN MARCH
First Communion instruction for all 3rd grade students and anyone who would like to attend will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 2:30- 4:00 p.m. Participants will make a clay chalice for their First Communion experience! Please RSVP your attendance to the church office by Monday, March 4, 2013 in order to prepare supplies for everyone. Please Note: Parents are expected and encouraged to attend this important milestone with their child. Please contact Pastor Reggie Klindworth at 952-448-3230 or by email at pastorreggie@crownofglory.orgif you have any questions.
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New Member Class & Welcome
The Next New Member Class is Saturday, March 9 @ 6:30 p.m. for anyone wishing to make Crown of Glory Lutheran their current home congregation, or anyone looking for a church home and considering Crown of Glory. What's included: we will have a light supper together and an hour of conversation. Bring any questions you have. We'd love to talk and break bread together with you! For more information, please contact Pastor Matt. |
Children, Youth and Family
Wednesday Night LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS
Each Wednesday evening at Crown of Glory, come and enjoy good food, good fellowship and a great atmosphere of friends as youth and their families gather for an evening meal! Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. and is served until 6:30 p.m. The cost per person is only $4 or $12 per family! All are welcome!
March Lenten SOUP SUPPERS Schedule & Servers
March 6th: Soup Supper; 6th Grade Boys and their families.
March 13: Soup Supper; 8th Grade Girls and their families.
March 20: Soup Supper; 8th Grade Boys and their families.
March 27: No Dinner/Holy Week Break No Confirmation
Preteen Ministry: Connect
A new ministry opportunity for preteens or "tweens" created just for 4th and 5th graders! Connect is an interactive Bible lesson where tweens learn how to connect the stories they've heard in Sunday School into larger concepts found in the Bible. Connect meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 6:55 p.m. Contact Luci for registration information.
SPECIAL NOTE: During Lent (2/20 - 3/20) class is done at 6:40pm so that youth can attend Lenten worship services. There isn't class on Ash Wednesday or during Holy Week (2/13 and 3/27).
Joyful Sounds Children's Choir
Joyful Sounds meets Wednesdays from 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. in the Video Room. It's never too late to join! Every week we will have some sharing time, learn camp songs and play games with friends. Contact Luci with any questions.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (DAY CAMP)
June 17-21
Mark your calendars for VBS this summer! Green Lake was unable to come, but don't worry. We have a wonderful group of counselors coming from Luther Park Bible Camp to lead us in a fun filled week! More information and registration forms will be available soon! Contact Luci with any questions.
CoG Tots Easter Event!
This Easter event is for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. Join us Saturday, March 23 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. We will have an Easter egg hunt, a craft, a story and a snack as we celebrate the meaning of Easter. Don't forget to bring your Easter baskets and we'll see you there!
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Confirmation Updates
2013 CONFIRMATION MARCH SCHEDULE: The theme for Confirmation this year is "Living By Faith"! Our theme verse is Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." (NIV) Our Confirmation curriculum for 2012-2013 will include: Holy Baptism, The Lord's Prayer, and the Reformation!Crown of Glory 2013 March ScheduleMarch 6: Lent Week #4March 13: Lent Week #5March 20: Lent Week #6March 27: Holy Week Break/No Confirmation March Usher & Greeter Worship Schedule March 6: 6th Grade Girls March 13: 8th Grade Boys March 20: 8th Grade Girls CONFIRMATION Worship Note Requirements: DOUBLE POINTS DURING LENT! Attention Confirmation parents and youth, worship notes are located just outside the sanctuary in the narthex area. All Confirmation students are expected to complete at least 20 worship notes throughout the program year. "Double Points" will be awarded to the "best" worship note responses throughout the season of Lent. If you need to "catch-up" on your worship notes, now is a great time! APRIL EVENT NIGHT: FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN Confirmation parents and youth mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 3, 2013 as we head to the Chanhassen Feed My Starving Children to pack meals that will feed children around the world. Departure time will be announced to families. As a reminder, parent-drivers will be needed for this event. REGISTRATION FOR GREEN LAKE CONFIRMATION CAMP! Registration for Camp began February 11, 2013 for Confirmation Nation! Confirmation Summer Camp dates are set for Sunday, June 23-Friday, June 28, 2013! It is expected that all CoG Confirmation students attend camp at least once prior to 9th grade. This year Crown of Glory will offer a $75 scholarship to help supplement the camp cost. NOTE: Confirmation youth may choose to attend a different camp and still gain the congregational scholarship! CONFIRMATION CAMP FEE: The total cost of Confirmation Camp at Green Lake is $390. The reduced cost of camp, after the Crown of Glory $75 scholarship, is $315! And, if you register for camp before April 15, 2013, you will receive a $20 early-bird discount; bringing the total cost of camp to $295. To register for Confirmation Camp at Green Lake Bible Camp, please visit the Green Lake Lutheran Ministries web site at www.gllm.org and complete a registration form and make a $50 deposit to hold your spot! As a reminder, Pastor Reggie will be attending only the Crown of Glory designated week of camp! It's going to be a great summer event! Confirmation Camp Registration steps: Step 1- Choose a Program; Crown of Glory will be attending Confirmation Nation at Green Lake from June 23-June 28, 2013. Confirmation students may choose to attend a different camp week if the selected dates don't work out with your family's schedule. Step 2- Registration and Deposit; Go on-line to the Green Lake Ministries web site and register your Confirmation student. All registrations must include a $50 non-refundable deposit. Registration opens February 11, 2013 for Crown of Glory members and friends! REMINDER: There will be a $20 early bird discount for all registrations starting February 11, 2013. Early-Bird discount ENDS April 15, 2013. Step 3- Fill out the Forms; If you are registering on-line the forms will pop-up for you. Complete the forms and send them electronically, or download and print and mail them to Green Lake Lutheran Ministries. Green Lake will send you a 'confirmation' letter of your registration. Payment plans are available. Step 4- Get Ready For Camp; Crown of Glory will provide a transportation option for all confirmation students attending camp. A reminder of departure date and time will be issued/sent to each camper as well as a "what to pack for camp" list will be provided prior to departure date! Then it's off to camp on June 23, 2013!
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Senior High School Youth
The following monthly events are for Senior High Youth; 9th-12th graders! Please call the church office or email Pastor Reggie at pastorreggie@crownofglory.org in order to get pre-registered for these events! RECASTING A VISION FOR SENIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY: What's happening with Crown of Glory's senior high youth ministry? What is available for our youth after they are confirmed? What's our plan for the future? What's our vision for our youth? These are just some of the questions that we want to ask as we gather together parents who wish to be a part of casting a new vision for senior high youth ministry at Crown of Glory. If you are an adult/parent of a senior high youth and would like to learn more about how you can participate in this conversation, please contact Pastor Reggie! high adventure/mission trip 2013 discussion! Attention current youth in 8-12th grade, Crown of Glory will be hosting a conversation night for all senior high students interested in attending a high adventure white water rafting/mission trip, in the summer of 2013! This introductory conversation will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Parents and students are welcome to attend this meeting. |
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Spirtiual Growth Theology H.M.S.S. (Heart, Mind, Spirit & Soul)
"Let's Talk"
Let's Talk: Sermon
Come and join in a round table discussion about today's sermon/message. There will be a designated table in the fellowship area for anyone who would like to join. Let's Talk: Sermon will be held following worship from 9:40-10:00 a.m. and from 11:10-11:30 a.m. Let's Talk: Sermon is led by today's preaching pastor! Come and join in the conversation and share your thoughts about today's message!
Let's Talk: Faith
Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m., join in discussion, conversation and study about matters of faith and life! Each week will bring a different topic! Let's Talk: Faith will be held in the conference room. All are welcome!
PUB MINISTRY: MEN'S MINISTRY
Thursday, March 21, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
Cuzzy's Brickhouse located at 2880 Chaska Blvd in Chaska!
Contact Pastor Reggie for more information.
Chronological Bible Study
A monthly reading group that works with a version of the Bible that is arranged chronologically. The reading group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. This group is guided by Kim Rengstorff. People should purchase or download a Kindle version the "A Chronological Daily Bible" by George Guthrie - along with the study guide. For more information, please contact Kim Rengstorff @ krengstorff@centurylink.net.
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Opportunities to Serve
Hospitality Team Leads needed!
We are in need of a team member(s) to coordinate the 10:00 a.m. Hospitality Team for three months out of the year. Duties include contacting existing team members to schedule ushers, greeters, kitchen duty, readers and communion servers for the assigned months. If willing to help with this crucial role, please contact Greg Jones at gjones.family@comcast.net or Dennis Wallisch.
Hospitality
An essential component of a welcoming church life. If interested or willing, please contact the following hospitality leaders.
Roger Lee: rogerltlee@hotmail.com
Grant Taylor: grantataylor@hotmail.com
Greg Jones: gjones.family@comcast.net
outreach Ministry Team (Loaves and Fishes)
February 19, 2013-5:00 p.m.
Loaves and Fishes serves a meal on the third Tuesday of the month, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 350 Atwood Street S. in Shakopee. Questions? Please contact Jay Whiting at (w) 952-746-6325 or (h) 952-496-0959.
Outreach Ministry Team: "Caring Hands"
"The LORD your God has blessed you in all the work of your hands." Deuteronomy 2:7a
The "Caring Hands Team" is a new Outreach Ministry Team seeking participants. This team responds to the special needs of families within our congregation by: Providing meals to families in time of special needs (i.e., at the birth of a child or during a family emergency such as an illness or death). Team members may occasionally be asked to prepare a meal, send a caring card, provide a ride to a doctor appointment or assist in other special ways for families. If you are interested in joining this new ministry team or are interested in being available to send a meal or help in other unique ways, please contact Lori Robinson by email @ lori.w.robinson@gmail.com.
JOB TRANSITION MINISTRY TEAM
If you are currently in need of employment, let us know what type of employment you seek. If you know of a job opportunity, let us know and we will post it on a bulletin board at COG and make it known to the congregation. One key objective of the job transition ministry is to help people seeking work connect with people and companies who have work available. An eventual website for job transitions is a further objective. We are also available for limited coaching on how to search for and secure a job - if you need help, let us know. Contact the church office or Bob Chinnock at bobchinnock@mchsi.com or 952-443-2506.
ALTAR GUILD
We are looking for 2 - 3 more people to be involved on our Altar Guild. The Altar Guild takes care of very important worship aspects of Crown of Glory. Responsibilities include seasonal color changes of the banners and paraments in the sanctuary and preparing the elements for communion and holy baptism. If you are interested in a job that does not take a lot of time, but adds so much to our worshipping community, please contact Dennis Wallisch. Training is available.
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Fellowship
NEW "TABLE OF 8"
Table of 8 is an outreach ministry to help connect members of the church. The basic principle is to connect members of the church around a meal. Eight people (usually four couples, or could be a combination with single folks), are paired together and given two months to connect and have a meal together. One couple is randomly designated as the host, will provide the main meal and coordinates the time to meet and what the others will bring. Then the 8 people gather at the home of the host for a time of Christian fellowship. After participating groups have gotten together with their table of 8, the rotation switches. A non-intimidating and intentional way to get members connected. We would like to start this group after the first of the year. If you are interested in participating, please contact Megan Gruis at megangruis@hotmail.com.
Book Club
March's Book: "Defending Jacob" by William Landy. You are invited to read this novel and come for a discussion. The Book discussion will be held on Monday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. at Crown of Glory. If you have questions about Book Club, please contact Dianne Larson at 952-448-6606. If you happen to have a cpoy of this book and would like to borrow it out, please contact Dianne Larson.
Personal Projects Workshop (PPW)
A fun event that happens on the last Friday of the month. Bring a project from home (scrap-booking, beading, quilting, etc.). Contact Mona Talley (952) 361-3093.
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