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Crown of Glory Lutheran Church
Crownicle April 2013
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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.
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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 10:00 a.m. Sunday services. Registration forms are available at church. For questions or more information, please contact Luci.
SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
April 6/7 - regular Sunday School
April 13/14- regular Sunday School
April 20/21 - regular Sunday School
April 27/28 - regular Sunday School
May 4/5 - regular Sunday School
May 12/13 - last day of Sunday School
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PLEASE PRAY FOR...
.....those who need healing
Rob Rudrud, Lindsey Conti, Harriet Peterson, Bev Hermes, Robyn David, Pat Costello, Linda Buhr, Tommy Costello, Mary Ann Kelly, Jessica Zaback, Morgan Morse, Tess Lubansky, Ruth Bersagel and Rachel Fergus.
...those who are serving our country
Bryan Lundquist, Dave Gillett, Duane Cavalier, Walter Taylor, Brandon Erickson, Arthur Taylor and Adam Hegeholz .
...those who mourn
For Sylvia Quaas and her family as they mourn the loss of her sister YoVonne Card. YoVonne passed away on March 2, 2013.
...those who celebrated baptism
On Sunday, March 10 we welcomed Blake Eleanor Granowski into the body of Christ through the sacrament of Holy Baptism! Blake's parents are Kelsey and Andy Granowski. Her sponsors are Nick Granowski, Megan Hanson and Beth Gleason. We pray for her growth in faith within her home 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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In March we welcomed four new families into the life of Crown of Glory. May God's presence be with them in our midst here as we gather and worship and as we break bread and give thanks!
Steve & Kate Curtis, and their children, Devin and Nolan. They enjoy entertaining family and friends, hosting football parties or cooking a meal together. They enjoy being active outside; on the lake in the summer, sledding in the winter, playing baseball or football in the backyard.
Andy & Jocelyn Domeier, they enjoy all things outdoors, hunting, fishing, hiking, camping and volleyball. They are expecting their first baby due on April 21.
Steven & Debra Mangen, Deb enjoys making cards and reading. Steve is interested in history; he is a member of the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Civil War Re-enactment Group.
John & Becky Varone,Becky enjoys reading, card making, food shelf volunteer, retired social worker and works part time as a counselor. John is interested in antiques, has an antique fruit jar collection, he plays guitar, he is retired but works part time at a coin shop and as an antique dealer.
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Baptism Class
APRIL 14 @ 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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FIRST COMMUNION STUDENTS CELEBRATE!
Students received their First Communion on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at the 6:45 p.m.Maundy Thursday worship service. We rejoice with all our youth and their families as they experienced this powerful milestone in their journey of faith. The following students received their First Communion:Megan Beireis, Nicholas Beireis, Devin Curtis, Nicholas Ekstrum, Max Eriksrud, Kate Hauck, Lukas Husfeldt, Max Rain, Kirstyn Saulsbury, Samantha Schmidt and Jacob Skogrand.
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Monthly Pledge to the bountiful basket Food Shelf (Chaska)
April's goal is to collect 100 personal care items. You may place contributions in the shopping cart located in the Fellowship Area. Thank you for your contributions!
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A Message from Pastor Matt |
Easter blessings to you all!
Diana Butler Bass wrote that a certain bishop was asked whether he believed in the resurrection. "Believe in it, I've seen it too many times not to believe." You see, resurrection is not a fact to be verified; you simply can't prove it. It is not a decision or a position; It is a trust. It is a reliance on the living God to bring vitality and life to a dying world. It is what God does with us when all hope is lost and when our possibilities and efforts are exhausted. How do you trust God? That is the question we ask. Resurrection is a dynamic of life, a surprising path of Grace that looked like no path at all.
Thanks be to God for the risen Christ in this world!
Shalom,
Pastor Matt
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A NOTE FROM LUCI
I am excited to announce that my husband Chris and I have both been accepted into the Master of Divinity program at Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. We are eagerly anticipating the start a new chapter in our lives and exploring what God has planned for our future in ministry. Nevertheless, I am fortunate to be able to finish out the program year and of course be here for my favorite week: Vacation Bible School! I want to thank the families and staff at Crown of Glory for almost four years of memories; it has been an unforgettable journey.
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Children, Youth & Family |
Wednesday Night FAMILY DINNERS
A Great Experience for All Ages! 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 6:15 p.m. The cost per person is only $4 or $12 per family! You may purchase a punch card with 10 punches on it for $40.00. A family will cost three punches and an individual will cost one punch. Punch cards will be kept on file at church. All are welcome to come and enjoy a meal and share fellowship!
April 3: Pizza - 7th Grade Girls & their families
April 10: Chicken Strips - 7th Grade Boys & their families
April 17: Baked Potato Bar - 6th Grade girls & their families
April 24: Pulled Pork - 6th Grade Boys & their families
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.
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)
Along with East Union, we will be hosting a team from Luther Park Bible Camp for a week of VBS. Mark your calendars for the week of June 17- 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a fun filled week! Registration forms are available on the bulletin board in the gathering area. VBS is open to all children age 3 - completed 5th grade and is only $30 for the week! Contact Luci with any questions.
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2013 CONFIRMATION APRIL 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 April Schedule
April 3: Feed My Starving Children Service Event!
April 10: Reformation 1: Martin Luther!
April 17: Reformation 2: What did Martin Luther do?
April 24: Confirmation Picnic Night!
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. As a reminder, parent-drivers will be needed for this event.
Schedule
5:00- 5:30 p.m. Dinner at CoG 5:30 p.m. Load vehicles at CoG and carpool to the FMSC site in Chanhassen.
6:00-7:30 p.m. Our service time at FMSC!
8:00 p.m. We will return to CoG for student pick-up!
CONFIRMATION Worship Note Requirements:
All Confirmation students are expected to complete at least 20 worship notes throughout the program year. Worship notes are located just outside the sanctuary in the narthex area. "Double Points" were awarded to the "best" worship note responses throughout the season of Lent. Many students took advantage of this opportunity. As a reminder, beginning Sunday April 7 we will return to our "regular" confirmation worship notes system.
CONFIRMATION PICNIC NIGHT!
On Wednesday, April 24 Confirmation youth will be travelling to McKnight Park in Chaska for a picnic and to experience Confirmation outdoors! Dinner will be served at McKnight Parklocated at 110400 Pioneer Trail starting at 5:45 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.! Confirmation students can be dropped off at the McKnight Park for this event. Our large group Gathering will begin at 6:30 p.m.! Our evening will conclude at 8:00 p.m.! Students will need to be picked-up from McKnight Park in Chaska.
CONFIRMATION FIELD TRIPS!
Confirmation youth will begin their annual field trips in April. Each grade attends a different field trip/experience. The sites include Bertas Funeral Home in Chaska (6th grade students), the Carver County Jail in Chaska (7th grade students) and Bet-ShalomTemple in Minnetonka (8th grade students)! Details for each grade/trip will be sent to each confirmation student and their family. Fields trip will be planned on alternate nights according to grade.
FINAL FAMILY NIGHT IN MAY!
Confirmation parents and youth, mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 3, 2013 as we welcome Musician Rachel Kurtz as our guest perform for our final Family Night of the program year!
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 Ministry |
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!
Parenting Youth in Transition - High School and Beyond
Care Package Event - April 21st
Our next session will be Sunday, April 21st 12:00 p.m. at CoG. Please join us if you can. We will be packaging care packages for our college and military youth. Please join us if you can and bring a small item for the care packages. We expect to package between 15 and 20 boxes.
If you have a child in college or military please submit the name and address to the church office so we can include them in these packages.
If you have middle school, high school or college age child(ren) going through a transition, please consider joining our group. The group started by focusing mainly on the high school to college transition, but we would like to include all transitions at the teen and young adult age. We currently have parents of children in the military, part-time students and working young adults. Our sessions are informal and we try to meet about 3-4 times during the school year.
Feel free to invite other parents with children in transition. All are welcome!
If you would like more information on our group or have comments or questions, please contact Kim Gallagher (gallagher4us@yahoo.com) or Sherri Taylor (sherriktaylor@hotmail.com ).
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 Tuesday, April 9, 2013 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Parents and students are welcome to attend this meeting.
PAMPERED CHEF FUNDRAISER!
The senior high youth will be holding a fundraiser starting Saturday, May 4 through Sunday, May 12, 2012. Pampered Chef items will be available to view following each worship service on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings in the fellowship area! Please check out the catalog and make your order! A portion of the proceeds will help fund the Senior High Mission Trip to Denver this summer! Final order deadline will be Sunday, May 12 2012. |
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Spiritual Growth |
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.
"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, April 18, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
Cuzzy's Brickhouse located at 2880 Chaska Blvd in Chaska!
Contact Pastor Reggie for more information. |
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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.
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 Deb Deutsch. Training is available.
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 |
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Book Club
April's Books: You are invited to read any novel by Louise Penny and come for a discussion. The Book discussion will be held on Monday, April 29, 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 own the book "The Light Between Oceans" by M. L. Stedman and would like to loan 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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