A WORD FROM Pastor Petey I AM: Bread of Life GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT Opportunities I AM: Light, Shepherd, Vine JESUS in His Own Words LENTEN STUDY GUIDE
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I AM: Way, Truth, Life I AM: Resurrection & Life HOLY WEEK & EASTER Services PHOTOS STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Danise McMillen IN OUR FAMILY
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’m thinking a lot about transitions these days. We’re transitioning into the season of Lent; transitioning from a sermon series on an obscure Old Testament book (Daniel) to a well-worn Gospel (John). Staff who have had long, meaningful, decades-long tenures are transitioning to new seasons of life; we’re transitioning into a next phase of a two-year global pandemic that has impacted all areas of our daily lives. And lastly, we’re transitioning (hopefully) to spring! Many of you may feel like you are always transitioning. Always navigating change. Searching for stability, something you can rely on. We wonder . . . what’s next? For believers, we have this assurance: Lent comes. And then Easter. Just like it always does. Jesus is alive. He is Risen. This never changes.
••• I want to invite you to join us this Lenten season as we make our way to the cross and the empty tomb by looking at the “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John— seven different ways Jesus shares who He is for us. Throughout this issue of CPC Life, you’ll get the chance to hear from our global mission partners who bring to life these statements of Jesus and how they give hope in the circumstances God has placed them in. These I AM statements are foundational to knowing more deeply who Jesus is and what a relationship with Him means for us. For in these statements we see how Jesus identifies with the unchanging God of creation. When life seems out of control, He is not. Because as sure as the sun rises, Easter comes, and the tomb is forever empty. Whether it’s getting back in the routine of regular worship, going deeper in discipleship relationships (consider joining a short-term Lenten small group!) or broadening your view on what God is up to (check out opportunities on page 5), I hope the Good News of Easter becomes an anchor for your life in the midst of whatever storm the world throws your way.
PETEY CROWDER serves as SENIOR PASTOR
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o you tend to over-expect or under-expect? An undeniable fingerprint of God is extravagance, reaching to levels we find hard to comprehend. He is always up to more, and when we experience that “more”—if we’re attentive enough and take it seriously—it tends to catch us off guard. It’s out of place in our broken world. Being heavily focused on our present circumstance and need is understandable, but that doesn’t do us any favors when it comes to recognizing the more complex things God is doing. Jesus shared that He is the Bread of Life just a day after He used only five loaves of bread and a couple fish to feed more than 5,000 people. If people were concretely focused on the literal food He had provided, it’s fair to cut them some slack. Bread is simply flour, water, and salt—but really good bread, especially when warm, manages to reach someplace deeper
Jesus, in speaking of Himself as the Bread of Life, used the familiar to remind us we are fundamentally spiritual beings, created to run on more than what our physical world provides.
that makes your eyes close and elicits a satisfied grin. Still, everyone fed by that divinely-multiplied bread was hungry the next day. Jesus, in speaking of Himself as the Bread of Life, used the familiar to remind us we are fundamentally spiritual beings, created to run on more than what our physical world provides. This was another of the many stories from the gospels in which Jesus demonstrated His love through caring for a present physical need and inviting people to understand and accept the invitation to His care for their very souls. He didn’t want people to under-expect the interests of God. Have you ever felt that God favored the materially poor and, by implication, was less interested in or less focused on you? The global poor tend to suffer a similar distortion, that God favors the rich and has somehow forgotten them. We are all poor and hungry in various ways. Poverty has many faces, only one of which is measured with money, and all of them are antithetical to the extravagant attention and care of God. Restoring a malnourished child, providing food in the wake of famine, and access to clean water are ways we mirror and proclaim Christ’s interest in the materially poor. Similarly, true time and attention given to our neighbor proclaims Christ’s interest in the relationally poor among us. The love with which we do these things bears the fingerprint of a God who is up to more than we expect. As we walk through this season toward the cross and resurrection, we are all invited as friends to a table where we can take and eat The Bread. Close your eyes, savor the taste, and let it elicit a satisfied grin. Chris Pope serves with World Vision, our partner in Zambia. CPC supports World Vision’s efforts in Zambia where their team works to develop clean water systems and child/maternal health interventions for communities all over the country.
HOW YOU CAN PRAY: Pray for clean water for the thirsty, that God might purify, protect, and multiply their water sources.
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Engagement Opportunities this Lent Virtual GO!Trip
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 • 10:00AM Visit our World Vision friends on-site in Zambia! We’ll learn about the work they are doing to bring clean water to their community, hear an update from Moyo, pray together, and come away with a sense of what God is doing. We’ll also have a Q&A time. Be sure to pick up a trip box ahead of time at CPC! Learn more and sign up: cpcedina.org/events
Water Walk
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 • 9:30 AM Gather as a community for a 6K walk together—the average distance people around the world have to walk to access clean water. Our walk will take place at Lake Normandale, just south of CPC. Registration fee is a suggested $50 donation to our Easter offering. $50 assures clean water for life for one person! Sign up: cpcedina.org/events
Easter Offering Help solve the global water and sanitation crisis! World Vision is dedicated to working with communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. This year every dollar of our Easter Offering will empower World Vision Zambia in their goal of bringing clean water to every community they serve by 2025.
To give, visit cpcedina.org/give or write a check to CPC with “Easter Offering” in the memo line. Mail to CPC or drop in a Giving Kiosk.
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ight is amazing. When we drive a car down a dark country road, our headlights illuminate the road to follow. In an evening sports game, floodlights allow players to see and perform freely. When we switch the light on in a dark room, we walk through it with new confidence. Life without Jesus is like driving without headlights, evening sports games without floodlights, or stumbling across a dark room. The good news is that when Jesus said, “I am the light of the world,” He was offering us living guidance, freedom, and 20/20 vision. What a friend we have in Jesus! In Malaysia, where we serve, we see a generation desperate to be “successful.” Success for many means a race to the top, working overtime to please bosses, and manipulating the truth to undercut colleagues. As we gather to disciple and minister to these young professionals, Jesus’ light brings a fresh desire to follow His path of love, humility, and integrity. But Malaysia offers quite a different reality for the 300,000 refugees that have come from Myanmar. For this population, there are few possibilities in life. Work is hard to come by, and there is no access to education for their children. There is no race to the top here, only a battle to survive. One thing we do to shine hope to this community is to teach children English and Kingdom values. It’s a privilege to see the light turn on for those children that choose Jesus as their Savior! As you enter the season of Lent, what will it look like for you this year? Is there an area you will cut back on to make more room for Jesus? Maybe it could be less Netflix, social media, or dropping something you love, like coffee. As you re-center your life on Christ, why not also consider how you can be a light to your world. Perhaps you might bring light into your workplace through how you speak and stand for integrity. Maybe you could bless someone less privileged or someone experiencing loss or illness. Perhaps you could start regularly giving to a ministry for the less fortunate, or volunteer for an outward-focused city project. Maybe it’s simply time to invite that neighbor over for dinner or to pick up the phone and connect again with an old friend. Whatever the details may be, let’s cherish the Light this Lent and shine His love to the world around us!
Christina Harniess and her family live in Malaysia and serve with YWAM in Kuala Lumpur, a large multicultural city with many opportunities to share about the love of Christ. The Harniesses lead Discipliship Training Schools with YWAM, developing leaders and teaching English.
HOW YOU CAN PRAY: Pray for continued good health during the pandemic, for Luke’s visa to get finalized, and for God to work deeply in the people they minister to as they share the hope of the true Light.
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hen I lived in Cambodia there was a restaurant called Jars of Clay. It was a ministry and a restaurant, a favorite amongst expats and tourists. In the office window on the first floor there was a sketch of Jesus snuggling a little lamb. There was something about this sketch. It was black and white and so simple, but it always had an impact on me. The peace that I felt when I saw Jesus snuggling the little lamb was so comforting. It always made me think of Jesus’ words from John 10: “I am the good shepherd.” The good shepherd protects and guides. The sheep know their shepherd and he knows his sheep. There is a familiarity and closeness. The sheep belong to the shepherd and the shepherd to the sheep. The sheep know the voice of their shepherd and are comforted by it, as well as listen for it. There is something so powerful in this relationship. The shepherd is there to protect, but because the sheep feel so comfortable with the shepherd and they trust him to protect and guide, they can wander a little from the flock. They can go graze for grass a little bit away from the rest of the sheep. However, they know that the shepherd will be there to help them out of a bind if they need it. He will gently guide them back to the flock. He does not promise that they will not get a little lost. He does not promise that there will not be wolves, but he is there when the wolves come, to protect his sheep and fight for the sheep. This is such a powerful image.
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srael is very famous for its good wine. Decanter, “the Oscar of wine awards,” recognizes many Israeli wineries that received gold medals. Wine has been produced in the Holy Land for thousands of years. But wine is much more than a beverage. It is art, science, and culture. Furthermore, both wine and the vine are loaded with religious significance in Scripture. Therefore, we ask: what does Jesus mean when He said: “I am the true vine”?
The Shepherd does not hover. He loves and protects and guides and reminds the sheep that they belong. There are so many people in the world that just want to belong. They want to know that even when the wolves come, even when trials and tribulations come, that someone will have their back. We have seen over and over with youth where we work, that they just want someone to believe in them. They want to belong to a family or a friend group or a movement or an organization. They want to have emotional support and the security to explore, make mistakes . . . but come back to the flock. The Good Shepherd gives us the freedom to live out our calling, while keeping an eye on us to guide us and protect us. What a powerful thing that is for us. Maren H. and her family serve in a city in South Asia, ministering to youth and creating community development projects to mitigate trafficking. They have started a hostel along a trekking route and are developing a piggery. These projects enable them to build relationships, share the love of Christ, and help people find stable work so they are less vulnerable to trafficking.
HOW YOU CAN PRAY: As Covid numbers wane, pray that Maren will be able to connect with her mentees, and for upcoming opportunities to partner with families for small business projects.
It is important to state that Jesus is the true vine. The adjective “true” occurs several times in the gospel of John. We encounter the true light (John 1:9), the true worshippers (John 4:23), the true bread (John 6: 32), the true God (John 17:3), and the true vine (John 15:1). The word true does not negate the existence of another light or bread or vine but highlights that the full essence of divine pleasure and blessing is found in what John describes as “true.” Furthermore, the true vine is the source of blessing and life for all of its branches, regardless of their denomination, historical location, age, gender, color, or race. What defines the healthiness of the branch is its fruit. Producing such fruit comes only through the loyalty and intimate fellowship between the vine and the branches. It comes through abiding in the vine and more specifically in the peace of Christ (John 14: 27), His love (John 15: 9), and His joy (John 15: 11). In light of this reality, we encounter three kinds of branches: unfruitful, fruitful, and abundantly fruitful. As Christians we are called to evaluate our fruitfulness, our impact, and effectiveness in spreading the Kingdom of God. We need to understand that the source of a fruitful life lies in an intimate relationship with Christ, in loving God’s people, in obedience to God, in prayer, and in our openness to be purified by our Father’s hands. Our commitment to the vine entails a life of repentance, a commitment to fruitfulness, and a vision of Christ that includes all the branches—the global church throughout history. In light of the indispensability of Christ to a fruitful life, Nazareth Evangelical College seeks to define itself as people of the vine. This means focusing on the identity, life, and ministry of Jesus Christ as the best way to encounter God. It also means an openness to all the other branches in the vine, whether they are Orthodox, Catholic, Oriental Orthodox, or Protestant branches. The full sweetness of vine and its fruit can best be experienced in an ecumenical reality of God’s people. A vision of many branches in Christ develops in us deeper humility and openness to focus on the essential and spread truth in love. Yohanna Katanacho serves as Academic Dean of Nazareth Evangelical College in Nazareth, Israel-Palenstine. NEC is Israel’s only Arabiclanguage evangelical theological school, serving primarly the Palestinian Christian community and the Arabic-speaking world more broadly.
HOW YOU CAN PRAY: Pray for the MA students Yohanna teaches, especially one who is an ex-ISIS student with a lot of leadership potential. Pray also for peace in Jerusalem in a politically tense time.
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ohn’s Gospel has a solitary mission: that we might believe that Jesus is the Son of God. This belief is meant to redeem us and to give us new life in Him. Throughout his narrative, John highlights seven signs that Jesus performs, such as changing water into wine and raising Lazarus from the dead. He also shares seven “I AM” statements, that we might gain a better understanding of the God who became flesh to save and redeem us.
In the book of Exodus, when Moses met God in the wilderness at the burning bush, Moses asked God His name. God replied to Moses, “I am who I am. Say this to the people of Israel: I am has sent me to you.” So when Jesus says these “I AM” statements, the people understand that Jesus is claiming to be the same God that Moses met at the burning bush. This is the same I AM who comes to us today and invites us to follow Him. As we explore Jesus through these six lessons, we will see that this is a Jesus that we can trust and believe in . . . and that belief is calling us to come find true life—life abundant—in Him. As Lent draws us toward the cross and the hope of the resurrection, we hope that you will use the study on the following pages to examine Jesus’ words, to see who He is . . . and what He uniquely offers to those who accept His invitation to follow Him.
the bread of life the light of the world the gate
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the vine the good shepherd the way, the truth, & the life
Experience this study with others!
We are offering three Lenten Small Group options this year—find one that suits your schedule: Sundays, 10:00-11:00AM (in person at CPC)
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30PM (in person at CPC)
Thursdays, 12:00-1:00PM (Zoom)
Learn more and sign up: cpcedina.org/events
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ord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” These are the questions that Thomas asks Jesus, suggesting that he is anxious and uncertain about the destination to which he is headed and how to navigate the path there. In the answer given to him—“I am the way, and the truth, and the life”—Jesus reveals to Thomas that his destination is a person, and that this person is Jesus Christ himself. Jesus is Thomas' destination, and not only that, but Jesus is the way to the destination that is himself. Thomas' existential angst about where he is going in life and how he should find his way there resonates with many of us. It could be said that the root cause of much of our anxiety, confusion, disorientation, and restlessness is that we don't know where our ultimate destiny is or should be, and how to get there. We long for a feeling of arrival and at-homeness, but we don't know what place would grant this to us nor how to find our way there. To us today, as with Thomas thousands of years ago, Jesus says: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” In other words, “I am what it means to have arrived. I am your home.” The author Caitlin Moran once wrote, “I have discovered something amazing: some people aren't just people, but a place— a whole world, a home. Sometimes you find someone you could live in for the rest of your life.” The apostle John offers a corrective to Caitlin Moran's words: namely, that it is only Jesus who is the place that she describes. And so the question asked of us is as follows: Will we choose to live the rest of our lives in Jesus? Today, many Iranians are making such a choice. After fourteen centuries of fewer than a handful of Iranians opting for such a path, in the last three decades, nearly one million Iranians have chosen to follow Jesus, despite the persecution that this brings.
HOW YOU CAN PRAY: Though fast-growing, the Iranian church suffers intense persecution. Underground fellowships are regularly raided, and believers face harassment, loss of jobs, or imprisonment. Pray for believers as they radiate Christ’s light and point to Jesus as the way.
A few months ago, Asghar, an officer of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, decided to give his life to Christ. Last year Asghar was commissioned to gather intelligence on the underground Iranian house church movement. After attending a few house church meetings undercover, Asghar was deeply impacted by the love he experienced and did not pass on information about the gatherings to his supervisors. He wanted to protect the Christians from potential arrests. Asghar was given a New Testament by one of the Christians he had befriended, and one day, as he was reading it, he cried out to God, saying: “Speak and reveal to me the way to find the truth.” Later, Asghar reflected, “God clearly spoke to my heart through the words of Jesus from John 14: 6: ‘I am the way, the truth and the life.’” Upon encountering these words of Jesus, Asghar gave his life to Him. Asghar's story encourages us to listen again to the words of Jesus and to ask ourselves what it would be like to live the rest of our lives in Christ, affirming with our whole lives that He truly is the way, the truth, and the life. Shadi Fatehi serves as Associate Director of Pars Theological Centre. Pars is a London-based theological school whose mission is to equip and mobilize the Iranian church and the Persian-speaking diaspora church across the world.
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esus responds to love and desperation. In John 11 we see two women desperately seeking help for their Pray for growing and deepening dying brother, Lazarus. Then Lazarus relationships for the Westgards, dies. The conversation between Mary, Martha, and that they might continue to Jesus was not over, however. Jesus then then told point to Jesus as the true hope. them, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live even after dying.” After this, He goes with Mary to the tomb and assures her that her brother will rise again.
HOW YOU CAN PRAY:
Our family lives in the Middle East. We have many people around us who do not know Jesus the way Mary and Martha knew Him. People do not know about Jesus being the “resurrection and life.” In order for us to plead earnestly on behalf of these people, we must become brothers and sisters with them. When we truly love the people around us, regardless of our differences, we can find commonalities and become like family. We know each other’s stories and know what to plead for. A few weeks ago, a Syrian Muslim woman, who has become like my mother, was experiencing a panic attack. She has had heart problems for the past several years since the beginning of the Syrian war. We sat together and cried as she opened her heart and shared with me. She said, “Please pray for me!” She was desperate for a miracle. We earnestly prayed for peace and healing over heart and body in Jesus’ name. After the prayer, she said she experienced a peace like she has never known before. She said, “You brought joy to my house today.” We talked about the power and authority of the name of Jesus and God’s love for her. I have known this family for over a year. They have slowly become like family to me. Once we love our brothers and sisters around us, we can intercede for them. God always hears our prayers. The Lord responds in compassion to our faith, desperation, and love. When we as believers invite people around us to become like family to us and we bring them to Jesus, He will do the supernatural. He will heal and bring resurrection and life. In the opposite way, if we keep to ourselves, we miss the people that God wants to connect with around us. In Matthew 28 Jesus says, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” In the United States we have received refugees from all over the world. The “nations” have come to us. It is our choice to invite them to become like brothers and sisters. When brothers and sisters are in need, it is our joy and job to plead on their behalf. Let’s ask God together to grow our perspective on family and give us a heart to pray. The Westgard family live in the Middle East. Their work is focused on creating sustainable small-business projects that can serve and employ refugees. These projects enable them to build relationships and share about the love of Jesus.
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Holy Week SE RVI CE S
Maundy Thursday April 14 • 7:00PM
This dramatic traditional service marks the Last Supper and Crucifixion with Scripture lessons, artwork, special music, and a meditation from Emily Hamilton. No childcare.
Good Friday April 15 • 7:00PM
This contemporary service journeys through the experience and emotion Jesus’ followers felt at the time of His death. Childcare for 0-3 years.
Easter
C ELEBRATI O N SE RVI CE S Sunday, April 17
Sunrise • 6:00AM
As the sun rises, we celebrate the Resurrection with singing, meditations, and Communion. Dress casually to walk outside! No childcare.
Traditional • 8:00 & 9:10AM
Traditional services celebrating the resurrection with music by the choir and instruments and a meditation from Petey Crowder. Childcare for 0-3 years.
Contemporary • 10:30 & 11:40AM
The Contemporary Worship Team leads a celebration of the resurrection, with a meditation from Petey Crowder. Childcare for 0-3 years.
SPECIAL EASTER OUTREACH ACTIVITY FOR FAMILIES:
You’ve Been EGGED! Register to receive a special kit (March 20-April 10) to invite friends to CPC who might not have a church home! You’ll hide specially-numbered, filled eggs in their yard and place a bag on their front door, which includes a special invitation to come to CPC for Easter services.
Learn more: cpcedina.org/events
CPCers serving the local community at Serving Saturday!
Preschoolers loving their new "mud kitchen"!
Heading into Sunday worship
Praising God through song
Community time in the Commons on Sunday
Greeting friends and connecting at Edynamoes
STAFF SPOTLIGHT Danise McMillen HOMETOWN: The “little apple” of Manhattan, Kansas FAMILY: Gary (husband); adult kids Kellen and Krin FAVORITE BOOKS: G entle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund and cookbooks! FAVORITE TV SHOWS: Downton Abbey and All Creatures Great and Small FAVORITE PODCAST: Steve Cuss is a new favorite! FAVORITE SNACK: Boom Chicka Pop Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn
Why does working in Kids’ Ministries suit you so well?
It has been almost 25 pretty wonderful years that I have been in full-time ministry to kids and families, and apart from being called “Mom” to my own kids, it has been the perfect role for me. It marries my passion for excellence in education, a deep commitment to faith development, and a crazy-BIG love for kids! I count it all joy at getting to be even a small part of helping them to grow in their faith! From the littles to the BIGS—they all have a part of my heart.
Why are kids an essential part of the church?
I often hear people use the phrase “next-generation” as they refer to children and students in the church. While I think I understand what they mean, I confess that it always causes a little tension for me. Our kids and students are HERE NOW. We can invest and pour into them, here and now. We can model service and sacrifice for them, here and now. We can help them to understand who they are and Whose they are in Christ, here and now. They are a vital part of the church community, here and now, not just in the future. We have a very small window to teach them about our great big God who loves them so extravagantly, and they don’t have to be perfectly formed or developed believers in Christ before they can experience all He has to offer. We are all works in progress and at varying places along the journey of faith, and our kids and students have much to teach us.
Where do you get inspiration for kid-centered fun for the whole family?
Families are stretched so thin—so many things are vying for their time and attention. School, sports, dance, extracurriculars—then throw in the chaos of COVID—it’s a lot for families to balance. When our Kids’ Team is looking for ideas for family fun at CPC, we are looking for creative, do-able things for families that support their already-full
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schedules, without compromising what’s really important. We try to keep it simple AND significant; fun AND faithbuilding; inward AND outward-focused. Because while it’s great to be together as a church community, it’s even better to invite friends, family, and neighbors who might not have a church home.
What’s coming up in Kids Ministries that families can get excited for?
God is definitely up to something amazing! Lent and Holy Week will be a truly special time for all of us this year, and summer promises to be a jam-packed and fun-filled blast! With Hope Shores Camp, Vacation Bible School, and Bounce Camp all on the docket, faith and fun are right on schedule. (Check out cpcedina.org/events.) Not to be missed will be our new spontaneous and surprising Pop-Ups in the Parking Lot—summertime events you can invite friends and neighbors to at the spur of the moment. So much goodness ahead!
How can the CPC community be praying for the Kids’ Team?
God has assembled an incredible dream team to care for kids and families at CPC, and I am humbled and privileged to serve with each of them! I would ask that you pray for them by name—Hannah, Abbey, Ally, Karen, Danielle, Tammy, Kelly. Pray also for our amazing teams that support Mom’s Morning, Wednesday Kids’ Club, Sunday programming, and special events. Pray that God would continue the tradition of excellence He has always inspired at CPC; to bless us to be a blessing; to grant us favor and expand our teams; and to draw more families to Himself in our community.
DANISE serves as DIRECTOR of KIDS’ MINISTRIES
BIRTHS
Anna and Dave Berglund welcomed a son, Brooks Gregory Berglund, on June 5. Megan and Troy Bourgeois welcomed a son, Caden Thomas John Bourgeois, on October 1. Trista and Tom Leach welcomed sons Connor John Leach and Jack Walker Leach, on October 4. Taylor and Mark Gauger welcomed a son, Wells Michael Gauger, on October 15.
Delores “Dolly” V. Danielson passed away on December 7 at the age of 82. She is survived by husband Dean.
Natalie and John Mooty welcomed a daughter, Tali Paige Mooty, on October 19.
Ruth Tate passed away on December 7 at the age of 81.
Hayley and Michael Stebbing welcomed a daughter, Ella Jean Stebbing, on October 29. Chelsea and Brian Charlton welcomed a son, Robert Michael Charlton, on November 2. Holly and Joe Janisweski welcomed a son, Jackson Joseph Janisweski, on November 13. Brenna and Scott Hoeg welcomed a daughter, Kaylee Nicole Hoeg, on December 13. Erica and Matt Ferris welcomed a son, Tully Mark Ferris, on February 9. Erica works in Student Ministries at CPC and Matt works with Young Adults at CPC.
Grayce Muske passed away on December 16 at the age of 104. Joann Buie passed away on December 20 at the age of 92. She is survived by sister Arlene (Bill) Joern Peter. Sam Wright passed away on January 2 at the age of 73. She is survived by son Andrew (Jessica) and daughter Kelly. Cody Johnson passed away on January 2 at the age of 25. He is survived by mother Pam Johnson. Marlene Ziemer passed away on January 3 at the age of 86. Mavis Klefsaas passed away on January 6 at the age of 86. Phyllis Nielsen passed away on January 7 at the age of 85. She is survived by husband Wes Nielsen.
MARRIAGES
Solomon Mirelez passed away on January 13 at the age of 71. He is survived by son David (Alison) and grandchildren Julia, Elizabeth, and Matthew.
Jacque Fryklund and Paul Dvorak were married on January 22. Melissa Schaser officiated.
Carol J. Koster passed away on February 6 at the age of 84. She is survived by husband Allan, son Jay, daughter Julie (Daniel) Amen, and grandchild Annie Amen.
Ashley Mulliken and Tyler Sage were married on January 8. Brad Jackson officiated.
DEATHS
Harvey Johnson passed away on October 14 at the age of 69. He is survived by wife Pam Johnson.
STAFF UPDATES
Ian Jerzyk joins Student Ministries as Student Ministries Coordinator.
Shirley Jarvis passed away on November 6 at the age of 83. She is survived by son Tim (Lynn), grandchildren Taylor (Kelly) and Madison, and great-grandchild River.
Kathleen Selje leaves her position on the Groups Team as the Director of Groups.
Dr. Lawrence “Larry” Thornton passed away on November 13 at the age of 86.
RETIREMENT CELEBRATION OPEN HOUSE FOR DAVID PETERSON
Elaine Kallevig passed away on November 14. She is survived by son Randy. Thomas Rynd passed away on November 15 at the age of 86. He is survived by daughter Michelle (Brad) Kranendonk and grandchildren Jacob and Emily. Donovan “Don” Roberts passed away on November 16 at the age of 91. He is survived by daughter Dawn (Bruce) Locklear and grandchildren Brittany (Jim) McGurran and Bethany (Trent) Sherman and great grandchildren Katelyn and Clare McGurran. Benjamin “Ben” Platter passed away on November 22 at the age of 88. He is survived by wife Ann Platter. Joyce Kleven passed away on November 23 and the age of 97. She is survived daughter Kathleen (George) Sverdrup and grandchild Tanja (Allen) Pofahl and great-grandchildren Lindsay Matthews and Hannah and Ella Pofahl. Adeline Beckman passed away on December 2 at the age of 92. She is survived by son Gene (Ruth).
Thursday, March 10 • 9:30-11:00AM • Anderson Hall
After 22 years of faithful service to CPC, David Peterson is retiring! We are so grateful for the ways he oversaw the financial health of our church, working as finance manager. Feel free to drop by to thank David and wish him well in his retirement!
FINANCIAL UPDATE
CPC fiscal year started on June 1, 2021. June 1 through January 31, 2022: Giving = $3,381,222 Budgeted Giving = $3,467,280 As of January 31, we were behind on giving revenue fiscal year-to-date by $86,058. If you’d like more information about our giving or our budget please reach out to Executive Director, Mara Amiot, maraa@cpcedina.org. CPC LIFE
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Community@10
The 10:00AM hour is a shared time when our community can connect on Sundays. Hang out in the Commons, where you can grab a coffee and meet someone new or connect with friends, or check out one—or a few— of our Sunday Communities that meet throughout the church. Learn more at cpcedina.org/adults or find a listing of Sunday Communities at Next Steps in the Great Room.
Mosaic Worship
Our monthly Mosaic worship service serves the special needs community and their families, providing an inclusive faith community for all. Please join us for a fun-filled worship hour with participatory music, Scripture readings, and a short message! Upcoming dates: March 13 & April 24 10:00AM • Westview Room
For information about our Holy Week and Easter services, see page 11.