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Crown of Glory Lutheran Church
Crownicle May 2013
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worship schedule
Saturday
5:30 p.m. Worship/Sunday School
Our Saturday evening worship will remain the same thorough the summer.
Sunday
8:30 a.m. Worship/Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Worship/Sunday School
Please Note: We will begin our 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning summer worship schedule on Sunday, May 26.
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. For questions or more information, please contact Luci.
SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
May 4/5 - regular Sunday School
May 12/13 - last day of Sunday School
SHINE
Begins June 2nd at 9:30 a.m.
Our SHINE program is offered to all our Sunday School aged children ages 3 years through 3rd grade. This summer our theme is "Share Gods Love!" We will explore how each child can share and experience God's love with our congregation and communities. There will be fun activities and projects each Sunday during the summer. Come and join in the fun with SHINE this summer!
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER APPRECIATION
May 4/5 is Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Day! At all three services, there will be a short recognition and thank you for your commitment to Sunday School this past year.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVERSATIONS
As many of you may already know, Luci Sesvold our Children's Education Director has been accepted to attend Wartburg Seminary in the fall of 2013 and pursue a calling in ordained ministry! We rejoice with Luci for this calling! At the same time we are looking ahead at hiring a new Children's Education Director. This process will be led by Pastor Reggie in partnership with our Sunday School leaders! As a first step in this process, we want to invite anyone who has feedback for improvements in our Sunday School program to contact Pastor Reggie. In addition, Pastor Reggie will be available in the gathering/fellowship area following worship for the next few weeks for anyone who would like to offer feedback. |
PLEASE PRAY FOR...
.....those who need healing
Rob Rudrud, Lindsey Conti, Harriet Peterson, Bev Hermes, Robyn David, Linda Buhr, Mary Ann Kelly, Jessica Zaback, Morgan Morse, Tess Lubansky, Rachel Fergus, Barb Colhapp, Airyn Wendorf, Nancy & Ron Jeske and Molly Koschinska
...those who are serving our country
Bryan Lundquist, Dave Gillett, Duane Cavalier, Walter Taylor, Brandon Erickson, Arthur Taylor, Adam Hegeholz and Kyle Zincke.
...those who celebrated baptism
On Sunday, April 21 We welcomed Madeline Rick into the body of Christ through the sacrament of Holy Baptism! Madeline's parents are Mallory and Justin Rick. Her sponsors are Tara Rick and Marni Windschitl. 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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Baptism Class
May 12 @ 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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Monthly Pledge to the bountiful basket Food Shelf (Chaska)
During May our goal is to collect $125.00 in cash for the purchase of meat. All donations of money should be placed in an envelope with "Bountiful Basket Food Shelf Donation," written on the outside. Envelopes are available at the Welcome Center and can be brought to the office or placed in the collection plate. Thank you for your contributions!
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You are invited to join Pastor Matt and other members of the local faith community!
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A Message from Pastor Matt |
Grace and Peace to you in the light of the risen Christ!
By the time you see this, I hope that the warm spring sun has melted away the winter's chill and turned this great moisture into green leafy beauty. I'm not whining about a long winter. We live in Minnesota. I might be whining about a too-short summer.
I have learned in Minnesota not to initiate lots of new ministry when the weather turns warm, because we are all in love with summer here. So we are keeping our ministry lean, but engaging enough to make it worth our while. Enjoy!
So, weekend worship this Summer includes a very casual Saturday evening 5:30 p.m. service. Simple, fun and a celebration of the presence of God. These will not be long services, but with enough meat to keep stirring your spiritual life. Sunday at 9:30 a.m. will be a blend of the best of Crown of Glory alongside an interactive Children's dismissal time that your young ones are going to love.
Please remember that whether you make it or not to worship, we are a year-round congregation and are here week in and week out making Crown of Glory an engaging and growing place even in the summer.
Our new Crown of Glory Building Expansion committee is working through the summer to figure out the kind of space that makes sense for the future of our ministry. Watch for their updates on this process and for times to share your thoughts. We want a church home here that works for all of us and that looks ahead to the congregation that we are already becoming.
Shalom,
Pastor Matt
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A Message from Pastor Reggie |
"I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High!"
Psalm 9:1-2
Give Thanks
There is much to rejoice and much to give thanks to God for in this time of year! We have come once again through a wonderful year of growth and learning for our children's and youth education programs here at Crown of Glory! But this year we also give thanks to God for one who has been called to serve in new capacities in God's church! Our Children's Education Director, Luci Sesvold, has been accepted to attend Wartburg Seminary next fall and she will be entering into the Masters of Divinity program to pursue a calling in ordained ministry! Although saddened by the news of her expected departure, at the same time we are thrilled for her next step in God's calling her to the ministry of Word and Sacrament!
We have much to give thanks for in Luci's service to our congregation! On the weekend of Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5 our congregation will offer our thanks and appreciation to Luci for her almost four years of dedication and service to our children's education ministry. There will be an appreciation moment in worship as well as a reception following each worship service. We invite everyone to come and join in fellowship and share our appreciation for Luci!
In addition to our gratitude and appreciation, we are inviting congregation members to consider a special financial gift in honor of Luci. All financial gifts collected from Crown of Glory members will go directly to support Luci's seminary education and expenses. There will be specially marked envelopes available for anyone who would like to make a gift to support this cause. We are aware that everyone may not be in attendance on this appreciation weekend; therefore, we invite you to make your gift to Luci's Seminary Education Fund in a specially marked envelope to the church office by June 15, 2013. Please join us on this special weekend in offering a word of thanks for the gifts we have received through Luci's ministry here at Crown of Glory!
In Christ,
Pastor Reggie Klindworth
Luci Sesvold Appreciation Day!
On Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5, join us as we offer our appreciation to our Children's Education Director Luci Sesvold! She has faithfully served at Crown of Glory for almost four years and will be attending Wartburg Seminary to pursue a call in ordained ministry next fall! During each worship service there will be an appreciation moment as well as a reception following worship in Luci's honor. Please join us as we say thank you to Luci!
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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!
May 1: Turkey Dinner - All 8th Graders and their families
May 8: Burgers & Brats - All 7th Graders and their families
May 15: Pizza - All 6th Graders and their families
All are welcome to come and enjoy a meal and share fellowship!
Preteen Ministry: Connect
End of the year schedule:
May 1st - shortened lesson ending at 6:40 p.m.; Connect youth are encouraged to attend the Confirmation Family Night concert event immediately following class
May 8th - Last class of the program year
May 15th - Come and celebrate all your hard work! There will be a special dinner, unexpected treats, and outdoor fun and games with the confirmation students.
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.
End of the year schedule:
May 1st - rehearsal
May 8th - rehearsal
May 12th - SING at the 10:00 a.m. service
May 15th - fourth annual "fun day" where we celebrate the year with stories, games and treats!
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 May Schedule
May 1: Family Night with Musician Rachel Kurtz!
May 8: Movie Night! Martin Luther!
May 15: Year End Party! Final Confirmation Night!
CONFIRMATION FIELD TRIPS!
Confirmation youth will begin their annual field trips in May. Each grade attends a different field trip/experience. The sites include Bertas Funeral Homein Chaska on Wednesday, May 1 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. (6th and 7th grade students), the Carver County Jail in Chaska on Thursday, May 2 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. (7th grade students), and Bet-ShalomTemple in Minnetonka on Friday, May 10 from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. (8th grade students)! Details for each grade/trip will be sent to each confirmation student and their family.
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.
FINAL FAMILY NIGHT!
Confirmation parents and youth, mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 1, 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! 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.
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:
Parents of senior high youth are invited to join our discussion "recasting a vision for senior high ministry at Crown of Glory"! If you are a parent of a senior high youth and would like to learn more about how you can participate in this conversation, please contact Pastor Reggie! A round table discussion will be held on Monday, May 6, 2013 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the conference room. Please RSVP with Pastor Reggie if you plan on attending this meeting.
Senior High Youth Faith and fun Night!
Calling all Crown of Glory senior high youth 9-12th grade! We will be hosting a Pizza and Mini Gold outing on Sunday, May, 19, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Detello's Pizza in Chaska! Following our pizza blast we will all head to Golf-Zone to try our hand at a round of mini-golf. RSVP your attendance by May 16, to Pastor Reggie. Registration is required. The cost of this event is $8 per youth!
Senior High Youth: high adventure/mission trip 2013!
Crown of Glory will be hosting a mission trip meeting for senior high youth attending the high adventure white water rafting/mission trip to Denver, CO in the summer of 2013! Our next team meeting will be Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 7:00 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 |
PUB MINISTRY: MEN'S MINISTRY
Thursday, May 16, 2013 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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Community Garden Manager Needed
For the last several years, Paula Meyers has been the overseer of the Crown of Glory community garden. She was responsible for marking of the plots, setting up the watering system and making sure everyone cleaned up their plots before the next planting season. If you would like more information or would like to volunteer for the job, please contact Carri in the church office.
HELP NEEDED
Vacation Bible School is scheduled and registration forms are trickling in. However, we need several things (volunteers, food, craft supplies) to make the week run smoothly. Please take a look at the items below. You can sign-up by emailing Luci or the sign-up on the church bulletin board.
Host 2 or more counselors June 16 - 21
Have the VBS team over for dinner one night
Provide lunch for the VBS team (Crock Pot meals or bag lunches work well)
Provide snack and juice/lemonade for the campers
Volunteer your time. We need adults willing to work with the preschool group (ask Luci for details). There are also volunteer opportunities for youth and adults to assist the counselors during the week.
Donate craft materials. Craft items can be dropped off in the box outside of Luci's office.
stickers (regular or foam), cereal boxes, fabric markers,
fabric (old sheets) big enough for a 4" x 12" piece,
white flour, whole wheat flour or air dry clay.
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 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 |
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Crown of Glory Church League Softball
It's that time of year again to sign-up for softball. The league is co-ed and plays every Monday from June to mid-August. Players should be 14 or older. Practice will be held on May 18th andJune 1st, at 10:00 a.m. on Lion's Park #3. The sign-up sheet will be located on the Welcome Center at COG or you can contact Todd Payne @ 612-819-1021 or nopaynenogain@comcast.net.
CoG community garden
Crown of Glory has been blessed with a great location for a community garden. The garden will have plots that vary in size depending on need and interest. First priority will be given to those who have no room for gardens at their residence (i.e.-an apartment or town home with patio only and no community garden) or are unable to garden at their homes due to physical difficulties. If you are interested in a garden plot, please contact Carri at the church office.
SAYHEY5K
The third annual SayHey5k raises awareness, engagement and funds for the vitality of downtown Chaska. The course loops around historic landmarks including Athletic Park, City Square, local businesses and faith communities and is certified by U.S. Track and Field. Bring your camera and lawn chairs and be prepared for a good time!
Time: Saturday, June 29th, 10:30 a.m. (registration pickup begins at 7:00 a.m.)
Pre Race Pickup Friday, June 28th - Chaska American Legion
Post Race Meal 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ($6 at the door for non runners)
Cost: $25 as pair or group, $30 as individual. Cost goes up 06/10
Entry includes pre and post race meals, tech shirt for first 1,000 registered, live music and more.
Local favorite and The Voice participant Tim Mahoney will play live.
Location: Downtown Chaska, Chaska American Legion
Info:www.sayhey5k.com
MASCOT RUN
Victor the Viking, Nordy (Minnesota Wild), Chaska Hawk, Gedney Pickle and others will run in this event especially geared for families and kids 13 and under. The first Annual Mascot Run is in conjunction with the SayHey5k and is .25 miles (with markings to loop for a full mile).
Time: Friday, June 28th,6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (registration/pickup begins at 5:00 p.m.) - Chaska American Legion
Cost: $10 with Adult SayHey5k registration, $20 without. Cost goes up 06/10
Entry includes SayHey Superhero Cape, meal, Mascot Autograph Card, ability to run with local mascots, entertainment and more. Participants in the Mascot Run under 13 get complimentary admission for the SayHey5k.
Meal served from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. ($6 at door for non runners)
Location: Downtown Chaska, Chaska American Legion
TIM MAHONEY LIVE PERFORMANCE
Local favorite and the Voice participant Tim Mahoney will perform live in Downtown Chaska. His music is known by many and loved by all ages.
Time: Saturday, June 29th, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Chaska American Legion
Cost: Admission is included with SayHey5k registration
Location: Downtown Chaska, Chaska American Legion
Info: www.sayhey5k.com
Minnesota Valley Community Band
Spring Concert
Sunday, May 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Chanhassen High School Auditorium
Free Admission
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.
Book Club
May's Books: You are invited to read "The Light Between Oceans" by M. L. Stedman and come for a discussion. The Book discussion will be held on Monday, May 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Crown of Glory. If you have questions about Book Club, please contact Dianne Larson at 952-448-6606.
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