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and the gospel here is a particular passage in Isaiah that I absolutely love. In it the people of Israel have come out of exile and are experiencing a revival. They pursue God with a renewed sense of fervor and passion— they fast, pray, and adhere to all the commandments and ordinances that the Levitical laws prescribe to the people. But there is a problem: God is not responding to their prayers. The pursuit of justice has always been a tricky venture for the church. In church history we see the church split time and time again between those who believe individual salvation is the only message of the Gospel, and others who believe that the Gospel is more about social justice than anything else. The Gospel, however, is both about individual salvation and social justice, for the Gospel message— the Good News—is the proclamation that the God of the universe has been working toward “shalom” through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, God reconciles a vision of wholeness that was marred in the Garden of Eden.

When the Israelites finally hear from God in Isaiah 58, He tells them that while they have kept the laws and the ordinances, they have forgotten what is at the core of those laws: to love others and to pursue justice. It is only when they remove the yoke of oppression from others that their “light shall rise in the darkness and your gloom be like the noonday . . . you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the restorer of streets to live in” (Isaiah 58:10,12; RSV).

Love is shared when believers like you and I proclaim the Gospel message, namely that God has been working through history to restore a marred and broken world through Jesus.

relationships in Jesus, and transforms our communities. It is a vision of revival—sparked by the unfailing love of God for His people. This love is shared when believers like you and I proclaim the Gospel message, namely that God has been working through history to restore a marred and broken world through Jesus. And that work extends to us as Christfollowers as we accept the invitation to love others and pursue justice. In my time with this community, I have seen how the pursuit of justice is a key component to the mission heart of CPC. It is my prayer that CPC continue to be a community of Christ-followers who passionately share the love of God and engage in the transformative work of justice in our city and beyond.

This call to shalom, justice, and restoration is the crux of LightHouse, the church that I will be planting in Minneapolis this summer through the Evangelical Covenant Church. The vision of LightHouse is to be a multiplying movement that shares the love of God, cultivates rooted

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hat is biblical justice? In its essence, it can best be described as setting things right. But how do we even pursue or know what is “right” in God’s eyes? How do we wrestle with the injustice that seems to overwhelm the world? And as we step forward into the pursuit of making things right, how do we hold tight to the light of Christ as the darkness of injustice invades our minds and hearts? In the excerpt below, Bethany Hoang, author and CPCer, shares how an awareness of injustice first took root in her heart and how the hard questions we bring to God can draw us closer to His unfailing promises.

Bethany, her husband, Anthony, and their children Beckham (8) and Zoe (5) love being part of the CPC community. Bethany speaks, writes, and advises on behalf of International Justice Mission. You can find her new book, The Justice Calling: Where Passion Meets Perseverance, at Pathway.

JUS TICE W EEK END M AY 14 -15 A weekend of stories, songs, and prayer in the fight to end slavery! Consider how you can engage:

Hear from Sean Litton, President of International Justice Mission, in all services (IJM’s Mike Hogan at The Table)

Learn about our new partner, Source Anti-Trafficking, and how you can get involved at the local level

Enjoy great music, hear stories, and gather in prayer with local churches SUNDAY, MAY 15 • 7:30PM • GRACE CHURCH with S ARA GROVES, BRANDON HEATH, AND JENNY & TYLER. TICKETS: $15 OR $25.

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Maren and Daniel Chettri, with son, Gavin

J U S T I C E: fter college my aim was to start preschools in developing countries. But I felt God calling me to Cambodia, and while I was in additional training, I had to write a paper about an issue facing the country I was moving to. I started researching about Cambodia and learning about child trafficking especially—and at that point I felt like I could do nothing else with my life. I got connected with the issue of trafficking in Cambodia, working with an IJM social worker in a slum and assisting a network of anti-trafficking organizations. While working in Cambodia, I saw lots of people from overseas who wanted to help, asking, “Where are the gaps? Where are people not working?” Our answer was always: “There’s no one working in prevention.” But prevention is not the sexy thing to do—it’s rescues and shelter work for victims that everyone wants to do. Prevention, on the other hand, can’t be quantified. It’s really hard. But I soon knew that the next place I was to go was a place to do prevention work— to fight the origins of trafficking. A friend of mine was moving to Darjeeling, India, and I began to inquire what it would be like to join his team. Darjeeling is a tourist area on the border, and I knew if there wasn’t trafficking already, there would

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be eventually. I’ve lived in Darj for nine years now, and it was here that I met my husband, Daniel. Together we are working to establish Haven Farm, which really is the culmination of this work of prevention. We have a thousand visions and things we want to accomplish! But there really are three components to Haven. The first is a farm, where we’ll train locals to farm better, to enrich the land and improve crops so they won’t go outside the villages for jobs but stay on their farms. Second is business training; we’re getting certification to teach and help business owners improve profitability, so that their businesses can stay local and create jobs. The third aspect is the idea of rest and retreat. I’d love to create a place where people who work in anti-trafficking—like with IJM or Project Rescue—can rest, be refreshed, and cared for. We’ll also be open to customers on the trekking route along the border of Nepal. Haven is located in Sepi; to get there you need to drive three hours from Darjeeling and then walk an hour to our land. We would love to just go to Home Depot and order what we need to build the house, but reality is much different here. Sand is harvested from the river, then put in bags to take up the hillside to our land by horse. Concrete comes from the town in the opposite direction of the river. Daniel recently took friends and

a plumber to install our toilet, but they had to carry it all in. It’s a long process. The thing that drives me in prevention is that I’ve seen what trafficking does to people. There is hope and healing in the Lord, but they’re doing research in Cambodia, and just seeing even ten years later the brokenness and the scars left behind from trafficking and how much help, counseling, and therapy they still need . . . When I see that brokenness, I don’t know how to work in anything other than prevention, because you just don’t want to see people end up in that situation ever. Awareness is great, but it’s just not enough. We still saw people being trafficked and even facilitating trafficking unknowingly. God gave me this picture of two rams butting heads—you can deal with trafficking head-on, but it just doesn’t seem to do anything. So you have to go for a side angle, doing things like business training or farm improvements. It doesn’t look like you’re doing prevention of trafficking—it just looks like community development— but all these things are feeding into the prevention. Every little step is a victory. Daniel and Maren Heiberg Chettri returned to the States this past summer for the birth of their son, Gavin. Now back in India, they want to thank CPC for all the prayers and financial support they continue to receive as they serve in Darjeeling and build Haven Farm.

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I like Source’s model because they connect survivors to services they need, like rehab or therapy. But they also take survivors to parenting classes and teach them to navigate the grocery store— things that just aren’t part of your life skills when you’re taken from your family at a young age. I’m continually amazed at the fortitude of these women. I can’t imagine experiencing such depth of trauma, but they have been changed from the inside out—they are not their past. They are beautiful new creations. grew up in rural Minnesota on a farm, where my Reformed church was central to life. After my freshman year of college, I took a gap year with Carpenter’s Tools International and spent a summer in China doing cross-cultural programs. There I met a seventeen-year-old who had spent time in prison for owning an unregistered portion of handwritten Scripture. That changed me forever. I began what’s been a lifelong journey of counting the cost—if my faith doesn’t cost me something, perhaps I’m not doing it right. Another influence on my faith is the life and writings of William Wilberforce. He knew you couldn’t extricate the link between the betterment of society and seeing every person as a valuable image-bearer of Christ, and he fought to end the slave trade. But there are more slaves in the world today than at the height of abolition. When I began dabbling in mixed media art and painting, I wanted any profits to go toward abolitionism. Four years ago I joined a coalition of Christians called Trafficking Justice, and the local organization I work with most often is Source Anti-Trafficking in Minneapolis. I’ve walked with people whose stories are horrific, yet they have been undeniably changed by the power of Christ. Sustainable life change is very difficult outside of Christ, particularly when you have been traumatized, used, and abused for years at a time. After viewing lots of different models, I’ve stayed engaged with Source Anti-Trafficking because they understand that healing happens best in in the context of Christian community—and it’s not a short or easy process. The restoration home is limited to four residents plus half a dozen residential volunteers. On Tuesdays we have a community meal in the apartment complex and a weekly Bible study. They are connected to a church where they worship regularly and observe healthy relationships between men and women who love one another.

As CPC stands poised to dive into this new partnership with Source Anti-Trafficking, it’s important to recognize that most volunteers have great intentions, but the work can be taxing. The people who are sticking with it are people who are prayerful, who have a long view of healing, and who say, “Even if I never spend time one-on-one with a survivor, I can serve them, pray for them, resource them.” I believe the church is God’s answer to this evil. As long as we have repented of our own stuff, then we’re equipped to walk with others. Otherwise we’re going to get triggered, hooked into unhealthy patterns, or try to fix somebody before we listen to them. The emotional intensity of sitting with a survivor isn’t for everyone—but we all should support in peripheral ways. (See ideas below.) There’s also the preventative work—we have to get upstream from the problem by addressing things like domestic violence, the sexualization of our children, pornography and its harms. Risk factors like poverty, hunger, isolation, and abuse make kids vulnerable to trafficking. Through Family Ministries, we have the potential to not leave kids behind, to create safe spaces where they are seen, heard, noticed, and believed. We’re bringing the Kingdom now in imperfect ways, but living in the hope that we will eventually see the Kingdom in its fullness when Jesus returns and all will be made right—the very definition of justice.

Laura Mulliken leads CPC’s college internship program each summer. An installation of her artwork will be in the Great Room for Justice Weekend on May 14/15.

what can i do?

• Read The Locust Effect by Gary Haugen; The White Umbrella or Make It Zero by Mary Frances Bowley • Write a letter to your representative • Volunteer with Source AntiTrafficking (sourceannex.org) • Drive a survivor to appointments

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• Help a survivor write a resume • Tutor a survivor for their GED •D o an hour or two of pro bono work (lawyer, therapist, physician)

• Attend the Bacon & Blossoms Breakfast to learn about Source Anti-Trafficking (see page 12)

Welcome to Our New Elders and Deacons! CPC has had a transforming impact on my life as I came to faith in Jesus here, and it has been our church home for over sixteen years. In that time I have served in Sunday school, as a deacon and elder, on the Finance Committee, Missions committees, and the Lay Care team. Serving at CPC allows me to witness God at work in this generous, supportive, passionate congregation. It is humbling to serve as an elder. My prayer is that God will equip me with wisdom and discernment to serve this congregation for the glory of His Kingdom.

Michelle Kranendonk

I have attended CPC for twelve years, and it has been integral to my entire family’s faith development. I have served as an usher, participated in GO!Trips, served on the Middle East and Missions Advisory Task Forces, and our family has twice hosted yearlong Missions interns–in addition to hosting a Wednesday night high school house group. As an elder, I look forward to investing deeper in relationships, serving Christ more thoroughly, and being a more vocal advocate of CPC’s mission and vision.

Mike Tamte

CLASS OF 2020 ELDERS My wife, Alyssa, and I began attending CPC in 2010, and we care deeply about inviting others into this community that has given us so much life and growth. I have been an HSM core group leader, am part of the Table Advisory Team, and Alyssa and I help lead the premarital finance seminar for couples getting married at CPC. I am also on the Board of Directors for LifeRaft International, a nonprofit that helps Christian refugees. I look forward to serving as we embark on a new phase of God’s work in our church.

Seth Warren

DEACON CLASS of 2019

Jay Bostwick Mark Bressler Becki Carroll Sean Connor Jon Foust Dean Knutson Carol Krebs

I began attending BSF at CPC in 1994—and we fully embraced CPC as our church home as I experienced support and fulfillment as a single mom. As my sons grew, I served in kids’ and student programs. I got involved in moms groups, women’s studies, outreach, and the deacon board. Currently, my husband and I tutor weekly at Calvary Baptist, and this summer I will co-lead the GO!Trip to Nicaragua. Being called as an elder is a confirmation of God’s work and presence. I am both honored and excited to walk alongside our church’s next season of growth.

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You’re leading every day. People and projects, at work and at home—God has called you to lead. The Summit empowers us at all ages, stages, and walks of life. And we want to learn to lead better, together. August 11-12

Speakers include:

MELINDA GATES

HORST SCHULZE

JOHN MAXWELL

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Founder of the Ritz-Carlton Group

Leadership Expert and Author

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Cost: $89 by July 12; $119 after. Sign up at cpconline.org/gls using code PV2016. Gather with CPCers— and extend the invitation to others!

SUMMER STUDIES for Adults FOR MEN

Bro Time Bible Study

Mondays, June 6-August 29 • 7:30-9:00PM • Fireside Room

Whether you’re a Bible study rookie or a veteran, this multi-generational group welcomes you to their summer study on Romans. Experience fellowship and growth with guys from a variety of spiritual backgrounds. No cost.

FOR WOMEN

Faith Under Fire

Thursdays, June 16-August 4 • 9:30-11:00AM • Fellowship Hall

Dawn Allan leads this dynamic study by Lee Strobel, answering tough questions about the existence of God, reliability of the Bible, faith and science, Christianity and Islam, etc. Our format includes group discussion, DVD interviews and debates between experts, and Q&A sessions. Cost: $11 at the first class.

FOR EVERYONE

Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes

Wednesdays, July 13-August 3 • 6:30-8:00PM • Fireside Room

Gain a new perspective on Jesus, the land, the culture, and what life is like in the midst of the conflict with Yohanna and Dina Katanacho, our Global Scholars-in-Residence. The Katanachos and their three sons are Palestinian Israeli Christians and help us better understand our calling as peacemakers and agents of reconciliation.

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E V E NT S MID-MONTH CHAPEL SERVICE

Wednesday, May 18 • 12:00PM A traditional service with a short message by Debbie Manning, hymns, Communion, and prayers. Lunch follows. No reservation necessary.

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to love and serve their church, community, and world. Rockslide • June 27-July 1 • Entering 7th-8th grades • $350 This overnight camp in Iowa is full of swimming, zip lines, mountain boarding, amazing large group times, and small group times with your cabin. Quest • July 11-15 • Entering 9th grade • $495 Spend a week on houseboats in the Boundary Waters! This trip is a student all-time favorite. 612 Experience • June 13-15 • Entering 9th-12th grades • $150 This overnight camp serves the Minneapolis community. Summit • July 23-29 • Entering 10th-12th grades • $685 A week of fun, friends, and growing closer to God! We cannot wait for all the awesome activities this camp in Idaho will allow us to do.

COLLEGE K IDS WEEKEND PROGRAMS

During Saturday 5:15PM, Sunday 9:30AM, 11:00AM, & 5:00PM services Ministering to kids through 6th grade and their families. The Chapel Sundays • 9:30 & 11:00AM • Chapel • through May 22 An in-depth exploration of God’s Big Story for 5th-8th graders. Sign up: cpconline.org/kids

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Big Fun Kix • June 27-30 • Entering 1st-4th grades • $100 (snacks and T-shirt included) God’s big story in a big, fun camp! Get ready for a day full of activities, games, and field trips. Bring your own lunch (peanutfree, please). Summer Surge • July 18-21 • Entering 5th-6th grades • $150 (snacks and T-shirt included) High-energy, all-day fun for older elementary kids! Every day is a new adventure including field trips, opportunities to serve others, large-group games, impactful Bible teaching, and awesome small groups. The Edge • June 14-16 • Entering 5th-8th grades • $80 Putting others first has never been more fun! Days are filled with large-group teaching and unique opportunities for students to love and serve their church, community, and world.

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The Edge • June 14-16 • Entering 5th-8th grades • $80 Putting others first has never been more fun! Days are filled with large-group teaching and unique opportunities for students

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CHILLIN’ & GRILLIN’

Wednesdays, June 8-August 3 • various locations Spend Wednesday evenings catching up with friends, eating good food, listening to a speaker about real-life issues, and cpconline.org/college debriefing in small groups.

SPECIAL NEEDS MOSAIC WORSHIP SERVICE

Sunday, May 22 • 12:30PM • Sanctuary Mosaic is a worship service for kids and students with special needs and their families. Noises, sounds, and movements are welcome! Followed by a light lunch. erind@cpconline.org

A D U LT S SUMMER S TUDIE S BRO TIME BIBLE STUDY

Mondays, June 6-August 29 • 7:30-9:00PM • Fireside Room Looking for a men’s summer Bible study? Study Romans with this multi-generational group from a variety of spiritual backgrounds. Sign up: cpconline.org/studies

WOMEN’S STUDY: FAITH UNDER FIRE

Thursdays, June 16-August 4 • 9:30-11:00AM • Fellowship Hall Dawn Allan leads this dynamic study in which Lee Strobel answers tough questions about the existence of God, reliability of the Bible, faith and science, and Christianity and Islam. Format includes group discussion, DVD interviews and debates between

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experts, and Q&A sessions. Cost: $11 at the first class. Sign up: cpconline.org/studies

JESUS THROUGH MIDDLE EASTERN EYES

Wednesdays, July 13-August 3 • 6:30-8:00PM • Fireside Room Get to know our Global Scholars-in-Residence, Yohanna and Dina Katanacho, Palestinian Israeli Christian authors and academics. In this summer study, the Katanachos share with us a new perspective on Jesus, the land, the culture, and what life is like in the midst of conflict. Yohanna is a professor at Bethlehem Bible College and Nazareth Evangelical University and Dina is a teacher, author, and Director of the Arab Israeli Bible Society. The Katanachos and their three sons join us all summer to help us learn more about our calling as peacemakers and agents of reconciliation. Sign up: cpconline.org/studies

GROUPS CPC BOOK CLUB

Thursday, May 19 • 7:00PM • Parlor We discuss End Game by CPCer Bob Rueff. Nancy Reutiman at 952.920.1837

MEN MORNING MEN’S GROUPS

Several existing groups that meet Thursdays or Saturdays welcome new participants. Sign up: cpconline.org/groups

WOMEN MOM’S MORNING

Large Group Wednesday, May 11 • 9:30-11:30AM • Fellowship Hall Spring Brunch with special guest Jo Rathmanner. momsmorning.cpc@gmail.com Small Group Wednesday, May 18 • 9:30-11:30AM Year-end picnic at Rosland Park (66th Street, Edina).

NEEDLEWORK GUILD

Saturday, May 14 • 10:00AM-2:00PM • Fellowship Hall Saturday, June 11 • 10:00AM-2:00PM • Room 10 Our mission is to make warm garments and blankets for local agencies that serve the needy. We have yarn, fabric, and knitters to get you started. Sally Stoutenburgh at 952.927.6915

OLDER ADULTS CIRCLES (WOMEN 60+)

Fellowship, learning, and service in a small-group setting; new members always welcome.

• Lydia Circle Saturday, May 21 • 9:30AM • Location TBD Ellen Hastings at 952.896.0066 We meet for brunch.

• Martha Circle Wednesday, May 18 • 10:00AM • The Hilltop (5101 Arcadia Ave, Edina) Pat Haberkorn at 952.941.4188 We meet for brunch. • Ruth Circle Every Wednesday • 9:30AM On the first and third weeks, we meet for food, fellowship, devotions, and prayers. On the other Wednesdays, we serve. Barb Bucha at 952.470.4414

EDYNAMOES

Wednesday, May 25 • 11:30AM • Fellowship Hall Celebrate May at our luncheon followed by “Statue of Liberty,” David Jones’s historical presentation about Lady Liberty! Please bring Jerry’s cash receipts, pop/can tabs, and soup labels. Cost: $5. Sign up by May 22 with Cleo Wedge: 952.922.2769

FAMILY NEW BEGINNINGS

Saturday, May 21 • 9:00AM-11:00AM • Fireside Room CPC’s support, resource, and friendship community for those dealing with the practical issues that follow a spouse’s death. Debbie Manning speaks at our Touch Base Breakfast. Cost: $10 at the door. Sign up: debc@cpconline.org

SINGLE PARENT FAMILY MINISTRY

Thursday, May 19 • 6:00-8:00PM • Fireside Room In this community for single parents and their children, we share a family meal, then parents break off to hear a speaker on relevant topics. This month, our speaker and dinner chef is Rich Phenow. Childcare and programming for infants through twelve years. No cost. sarahn@cpconline.org

CARE GRIEF RECOVERY

Tuesday, May 10 • 6:00-8:30PM • Parlor Grief Recovery is for those who have lost a loved one. We experience God’s hope and healing through fellowship, prayer, and sharing a meal. Matt Moberg, Director of The Table, speaks. debbiem@cpconline.org

INFERTILITY CARE GROUP

Thursday, May 12 • 7:00-8:30PM • Room 107 “Do you have kids?” is a familiar question for married couples. But it’s a difficult question when couples experience infertility. Receive support in this care group. debbiem@cpconline.org

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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Friday, May 13 • 10:00AM-12:00PM • Parlor The goal of our ministry is to knit or crochet shawls made with the hope of being vessels for God’s presence and comfort. Experience not needed; all are welcome! Coaching and materials can be provided. Pat Johnson at 952.947.0734

ABUNDANTLY SATISFIED

Sunday, May 15 • 9:30-10:30AM • Room 203 We support each other with weight issues that keep us from experiencing the abundant life God wants for us. No weigh-ins; lots of grace and support! sandy_radeke@earthlink.net

GRACE & HOPE FOR OUR CHILDREN

Tuesday, May 17 • 7:00-8:30PM • Parlor Does your child experience emotional or mental health issues? You are not alone. Join other parents, friends, and caregivers as we care for one another on our journeys. Meetings include support and fellowship. dbrown@dcbrowninc.com

LGBTQ FAMILY GROUP

A new group is forming for parents and family members of someone who is LGBTQ. Discuss together how to best love and support loved ones and each other. rgarton1@msn.com

S E RV E NE AR MEN’S CLEARWATER FOREST WORK RETREAT

Friday-Saturday, May 13-14 at Clearwater Forest Camp (Deerwood, MN) Men, help get Clearwater Forest Camp ready for the summer with a variety of building and maintenance work. The camp provides meals and housing. Sign up: clearwaterretreat@gmail.com

TWIN CITIES JUSTICE WEEKEND

Saturday & Sunday, May 14 & 15 • see page 4 for more details CPC, Grace, Wooddale, Westwood, and other local churches unite for a special weekend of songs, stories, and prayer in the fight to end slavery. • May 14-15: Sean Litton, President of IJM, speaks in all services (IJM’s Mike Hogan at The Table). • May 15 • 7:30PM • Grace Church Art Music Justice Tour with musical guests Brandon Heath, Sara Groves, and Jenny & Tyler. Cost: $15 or $25. Tickets: cpconline.org/events

URBAN HOMEWORKS

Saturday, May 21 • 8:30AM-3:00PM Work alongside other CPCers to rehab a home in North Minneapolis. All skill levels welcome; ages 16+. Sign up: cpconline.org/events

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THE PLUNGE: PART 3

Saturday, May 21 • 9:00AM-12:00PM The Plunge is a series of experiential learning opportunities to help you go deeper with missional engagement. Work alongside Urban Ventures in the Phillips neighborhood for a morning of outdoor community activities including: •L ive cooking demonstrations, serving samples of recipes from Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day • Increasing exposure to gardening/urban farming options • Volunteering in the UV greenhouses • Exploring the role of bees in the neighborhood Sign up: cpconline.org/events

BACON AND BLOSSOMS: SOURCE ANTI-TRAFFICKING BREAKFAST Saturday, May 21 • 9:30AM • Fellowship Hall Learn about CPC’s new partner, Source Anti-Trafficking, at this informational breakfast and fundraiser. Hear stories of real hope, challenges faced, and why transitional homes are needed. Learn how you can get involved in providing opportunities and empowering women! No cost; donations welcome. Sign up by May 18: cpconline.org/events

FAR UPCOMING GO!TRIPS Sign up:

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• Granada, Nicaragua • with Opportunity International • June 20-26 Learn about economic development, poverty alleviation, entrepreneurship, faith, and stewardship through ageappropriate and fun service learning projects for the entire family (ages 13+). Cost: ~$1,600 (plus airfare). Sign up immediately. • Zambia • with World Vision and Jubilee Centre • October 31-November 15 Take this opportunity to see for yourself the work that’s been done in the rural community of Moyo— Ndondi high school, clinic, hospital, gardens, clean water wells—and to meet your sponsored child. We also visit urban Lusaka to see how God is at work through the local Zambian church to transform a community. Conclude with optional safari. Cost: ~$4,999 (including airfare; safari additional).

Awaiting the dawn at the Easter sunrise service.

Celebrating our risen Savior!

Team members from The Table and Genesis Church head to Israel and Palestine.

Fun games during April Mini-Camps.

Joy and celebration from The Tableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo booth on Easter!

MARRIAGES Therese Mary Kemp and William John Cohoe were married on April 2. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated.

DEATHS Pauline (Polly) Denison passed away on March 17 at the age of 95.

Warren Reader Dave Beadie Annette Horton John Cardle Sam Wright Ignacio Eckart

STAFF TRANSITIONS

Carrick Hill passed away on March 17 at the age of 83. His daughter is Susan Pfau.

Martha North left her position as Associate Director of Early Childhood.

William F. Appel passed away on April 8 at the age of 91.

Jodi Bjerke joins Kids’ Ministries as Associate Director of Early Childhood.

Richard (Dick) Stevenson passed away on April 15 at the age of 89. His daughter is Quay Mitchell.

Dee McIntosh leaves her position as Associate Pastor of Missions on May 22.

Dr. George Lund passed away on April 24 at the age of 93. Virginia (Ginny) Bauck passed away on May 1 at the age of 92. Her daughter is Beth Montgomery.

RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED Evelyn Gans George West

FINANCIAL UPDATE June 1, 2015 – March 31, 2016 Ministry Offering Budget: $4,132,371 Actual Offering: $4,080,404 Variance: (51,967) YTD Mission Focus Total: $539,464 Expenses are under budget year-to-date.

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For Such a Time Executive Pastor John Mitchell shares his call to CPC and his next steps

96 . I fel t I ha d an y I co -fo un de d in 19 mp co a m fro ire ret “se co nd ha lf” wh ere o I de cid ed to loo kin g for wa rd to a s Jus t ov er fiv e ye ars ag wa d an ing ult ns co mo nth s lat er a alt h car e loc al co mm un ity . A few do ne all I wa nte d in he my o le int ed gg plu re uld be mo at the tim e. Fo r a co up I tra ve led les s an d co sto r (E P) ser vin g CP C Pa e, e tim tiv er ecu ay Ex pr s the thi e rep lac mi dst of de cis ion wa s ma de to nig ht, pr ay ing . In the the t ou to gh ed ou dg thr nu e g ak lin aw f I wa s fee of we ek s I fou nd my sel sh are d wi th he r tha t tha t at wa s on my mi nd . I wh ed ug ht sh e mi gh t thi nk ask tho , I ay C. Qu CP fe, at le ro my wi EP the o r int tee vo lun y ab ou t ste pp ing sen se— yo ur ye ars in tal k wi th Joh n Cr osb nk tha t ma ke s a lot of thi “I d, sai e sh d tea wa s cra zy, bu t ins we ll.” C ha ve pr ep are d yo u lea de rsh ip ro les at CP l sel f in the for ma tio na , an d qu ick ly fou nd my 12 l 20 ica 1, gel ry an ua Ev Jan of on der CP C ven an t Or I off ici all y sta rte d at om ina tio n, EC O: A Co den w ne the r ou ded e en att com be we ers as pla nn ing for wh at wo uld sta ff an d Ses sio n me mb a e to sup po rt ou r sen ior abl ret rea t wh ere we ma de s n wa I sio s. Ses a ian by ter ed sby low Pre fol d, he nc lau s O. wh ere EC O wa the PC (U SA ) to joi n EC con fer en ce in Or lan do rsu e a dep art ure fro m pu y all ntu eve d an n dec isi on to dis cer l. (U SA ) for ou r dis mi ssa set tle me nt wi th the PC a ed y ch rea osb Cr we n en Joh wh ag o, k wi th the Ho ly Sp iri t to tal Fa st for wa rd to a ye ar I ha d fel t the nu dg e of y wh su ch a tim e as thi s” r ed “fo liz C rea I CP e by tim ed At tha t tha t I wa s ne ed me to ar cle t e in str ate gy an d fel It . co ns ult ing ex pe rie nc of ab ou t the EP po sit ion ars ye e fiv tyen uti liz e my tw —a tim e wh ere I co uld to ser ve CP C. ns tio aff ilia tio n ne go tia ica nt ve lop pla ns for sig nif ur e vis ion of CP C, de fut the e ng fin wi de gro to r d ou we wo rke sup po rt La st sum me r an d fal l the cap ita l ne ed ed to the be st wa y to rai se ne mi vit ing ” wo uld be at the ter “in de d ere an wh s, se on ren ov ati re fir ml y on a co ur we we rea liz ed t fel I . me co ip mo de l for CP C an d mi nis tri es for yea rs to at the fut ur e lea de rsh k ip tea m loo rsh to de n lea ga be the o t als ou I ed ed to thi nk ab ne he art of ou r vis ion . we rs, yea 4-6 in wo uld be he lpf ul if I y’s ret ire me nt . I rec og niz ed tha t it on tha t wi th Joh n Cr osb iti ns tra t tha in C to ser ve CP ip mo de l to em erg e. tha t wo uld be in pla ce ow a dif fer en t lea de rsh all to le ro my m fro ste pp ed ba ck ng to an d pr ay be for e co mi th too k tim e to thi nk bo pit al we Ca d d an ite n, Inv Joh the th wi h an d ov ers ee nc lau to I sh are d my tho ug hts ed ed ne be tog eth er we lea de rsh ip wo uld xt ch ap ter for CP C as ne ing the co nc lus ion tha t my cit ex an ss tne Co mm iss ion . Th is ow ed me to wi d liv ing ou t the Gr eat an l Ca mp aig n. Th is ha s all spe Go the ng ari itt ed to sh rsh ip mo de l for CP C me a ne w sen ior lea de inv est in a fut ur e co mm fra to e tim th wi me Joh n an d pe rio d als o pr ov ide d rsh ip. ne w vo ice s int o lea de d an re mo tha t br ing s rch , I wa s itt ee an d Se ssi on in Ma mm Co el nn rso Pe the ion s. I’v e als o sir e to res ign wi th e im po rta nt ne w po sit som l fil W he n I sh are d my de to e tim ow all mi ng co ns tru cti on the su mm er to tiv e” du rin g ou r up co nta ese ask ed to sta y thr ou gh pr Re s er’ wn “O tru cti on fir m an d lun tee r as an een the arc hit ect /co ns wi llin gly ag ree d to vo tw be n iso lia d an r ge oje ct ma na pe rio d, act ing as a pr in thi s wa y. ex cit ed to ser ve CP C am I ip. CP C lea de rsh hip Su mm it in Au gu st. sts the Gl ob al Le ad ers ho C CP er so rew ard ing aft ff sta on e C— a rol e tha t ha s be en CP at ff I wi ll co nc lud e my tim sta on e tim ny of yo u he re at ibl y gra tef ul for my lay pe rso n, lik e so ma r tee Kn ow tha t I am inc red lun vo a ing be I wi ll be ba ck to an d a tru e gif t. So on ng do m wo rk! an d big wa ys to do Ki all sm CP C, ser vin g in

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