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invited a new friend to our Conversations Outside the Lines gathering a few months ago, because the event seemed like a good fit. But over our lunch together, he told me that he could not even imagine stepping foot in a church. He then shared with me the pains of disconnection and loneliness he had been feeling, and how being “forced” to interact with others he didn’t even really know—let alone having conversations about spiritual matters—caused anxiety. He appreciated the invite, but it wasn’t for him. So what did I do? I didn’t invite him to Easter services. I did what I try to do in every relationship I have, regardless of spiritual status: I practiced being present. In essence, I put the BOLD relational practices found on the following pages into practice. I shared some of my own story based on the questions he was asking. I invited him back out for lunch in a few weeks. And since then, I’ve been praying. Praying for his loneliness, but also praying that God would make it clear how He wants me to respond.
S H A R ING OUR FA I T H TA K E S COUR A GE , B U T I T ’S NO T COMP L IC AT E D. As followers of Jesus we are called to tell others about our faith. Too often, though, we don’t look to Jesus as the source and example of how to do that. Sharing our faith takes courage, but it’s not complicated. You don’t have to have a degree in theology or a certificate in evangelism to participate in communicating the Good News about Jesus. Jesus didn’t just show us what the Good News of the Kingdom is—He showed us how to go about proclaiming it. Following Jesus’ example of dependency on the Father, inclusion toward outsiders, discernment through presence, and vulnerability in sharing His story serves as an example for us. Maybe it still sounds intimidating, but the practices take practice. They are tools that can be used by anyone in any situation—and the more you use them, the more effective those tools become. You will also discover that engaging with these relational practices will stretch your faith, increase your compassion for those distant and disconnected from God, and increase your capacity to love others well. Some more good news: The pressure to get people to believe in Jesus doesn’t rest on you (or me). These tools are practical ways of displaying the values we have as a church—values birthed out of our vision and reflective of the Jesus Invitation. Start today or bring new intentionality and enthusiasm to practices you already do.
L E T ' S JUMP IN T OGE T HE R ! J A K E K I R C H N E R serves as CONNECTIONS PASTOR
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It might feel scary, overwhelming, unknown. It might feel comfortable, natural, easy. Wherever you’re at, we want you to know: You can do this—E V E R Y D A Y . How? Through simple, relational practices, modeled after Jesus:
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Jesus was constantly talking to His Heavenly Father. Seeking guidance, communicating distress, and asking for strength.
Jesus practiced hospitality everywhere He went. He spoke with the Samaritan woman, touched lepers, and ate meals with sinners.
Jesus was incredibly observant of others and intentional about understanding their pains, problems, and passions.
Jesus used storytelling to reveal God to His followers. He knew THE story and connected it to the stories of people He met to draw them closer to God.
L E T ’S L E A R N T O DO T HIS T OGE T HE R . Let’s make the most of every opportunity—when we gather for worship and when we stand in line at the grocery store. When we go to work or hang out with friends after school. Let’s put our faith into practice with our closest friends and the strangest of strangers.
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Prayer makes us aware of God’s presence and reminds us of our dependence on Him. Jesus exemplified a life of prayer and dependency on the Father. Beginning with prayer isn’t about having an agenda for our life or our relationships—it’s about asking God to help us be about His business.
PA S T OR R ICH P HE NO W R E F L E C T S ON R OGE R A NDE R S ON,* CP C ’S F OUNDING PA S T OR , A ND HIS L E G A C Y OF P R AY E R :
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oger would listen to people for a few minutes, then grab hands and pray. After a while I was intrigued by that, and I asked him, “Roger, what’s that all about?” Roger replied, “As a pastor I’m so untrained, so unqualified to help people with their problems—their marriages, their kids with addiction, family issues—but one thing I can do is bring them before God’s goodness and grace and pray with them. So out of my inadequacies, I bring them forward with confidence to God and lift their burdens up. It releases me from the responsibility of having to fix something I’m not capable of fixing. And at the same time, it places them in the place where they need to be—in God’s presence.” Roger gave me the courage to follow his example—to offer to pray for others anytime. He would bring people before God and let God take care of them. And believe me, there was never a place or time that wasn’t appropriate for him to pray!
STAFF RECOMMENDED BOOKS ON PRAYER: The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence A Praying Life by Paul Miller
Write a simple prayer that keeps you dependent on God and keeps Him at the center of your relationships.
Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? by Philip Yancey Praying the Psalms by Walter Brueggemann
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NEXT WEEK Begin to pray this prayer each day. Put it in your phone, set a reminder to pray, or place it where you will see it and respond. *Pastor Roger Anderson passed away on April 2, 2018. Information on his memorial service is found on page 13.
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e invite people over a lot—we both have the gift of hospitality, although it’s almost always Clark’s initiative. Last fall there was a couple sitting behind us at CPC, and Clark leaned over and said, “Look at that cute young couple.” After church, we started talking to Elan and West and Clark said, “Hey, let’s invite them over for lunch.” I thought, Are you kidding me? We had just moved and were living in a construction zone with unpacked boxes and sawdust everywhere; however, a little disorder didn’t stop Clark, so Elan and West followed us home. They stayed for hours, just chatting with us and four of our kids. I love to entertain with china, crystal, and centerpieces, but you have to plan ahead, so we don’t do much of that anymore. We have found your house doesn’t have to be fancy. It doesn’t have to be decorated. It doesn’t even have to be clean! We literally had boxes to walk between. The verse we have in our kitchen is Acts 2:46: “ They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.” We all have a bond of Christian faith, and our time with West and Elan is a perfect example. They are our kids' age, and they’re our friends! Last week we saw them at church and they told us they’d just bought a house, then said, “We can’t wait to have you over!”
FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD May 20-27 • CPC You can help extend an Open Table at CPC by volunteering this May! Sign up to be an evening activity host or an overnight host to share a meal and interact with families experiencing homelessness. Sign up: cpconline.org/events.
THIS WEEK Identify someone you could invite to coffee, out for ice cream, to sit with at lunch, or to have over to your house or a favorite restaurant.
NEXT WEEK Make the invitation! If they say no, take courage! God is at work. Plan to ask again. CPC LIFE
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Discerning the realities of a broken world and how God is drawing others to Him. There is an art to identifying God’s work in other people’s lives. Jesus had a discerning heart and mind because He started with prayer, He was incredibly observant of others, and He asked deep questions that got at the core of people’s struggles and joys.
DINE WITH OUR MUSLIM NEIGHBORS! May 24 • 7:15PM South Metro Islamic Center Experience an event that will open eyes and hearts in new ways. Share in the Ramadan Feast and learn about our Muslim neighbors. More details on page 12. Sign up: cpconline.org/events
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hen CPC offered the chance to experience the Ramadan Feast with our Muslim neighbors in 2016, I just jumped on it. Everything worth learning in my life has either been through the school of hard knocks—from the big, fat screw-ups I’ve made—or from people of other cultures. So I knew there was no way I wasn’t going to go. I was a little apprehensive at the event at first—I’d never been to an Islamic Center. But people were SO friendly and welcoming. I think our initial contacts were through laughter—life is full of joy, and I think we found that common ground. There were a couple of people that I just clicked with, so I asked them for their contact information. When I’m with these friends, I just flat out ask them the questions I have. They don’t have to answer me, but they appreciate that I want to listen, and they want to help create a bridge to better understanding. I think our interactions have taken some of the “other” out of me. They see that I’m open to them and want to learn from them. Sometimes you just have to go for it—be yourself and listen to others and find the common ground. The stakes are big . . . in the full picture, if we all sought to understand and listen to one another better, there would be no “other”.
THIS WEEK Who is a person God brings to mind that you keep encountering? Think of how you can stop the busyness and intentionally step into their world.
NEXT WEEK Go beyond small talk and get good at asking deeper questions, such as “What is your biggest challenge right now?” and “What are you celebrating?”
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think God opens doors for us to share the Gospel. It might be through our actions or through words and phrases we use, and sometimes He lets us take the whole bag out and put it on the table. It depends on the circumstances. But I feel that through all the moves I’ve done through work (ten states so far), all the relocations, God has put at least one person in my life that I was able to fully share the Gospel with—to say this is Christ, this is what God has done for me, this is what we can do to respond.
Telling how Jesus’ story changed our story requires vulnerability. Jesus always pointed people to who He was—sometimes directly, but often in stories. When we know other people’s stories, we are able to connect the bigger story of Jesus to their life through talking about our own.
I work in construction, and it isn’t the easiest industry to work in—lots of moving, especially in the industrial sector. People work weekends, they travel a lot. It’s hard to have family life or even a church life. But when the time comes to share, God makes it clear: Look, no one’s around. Or, we’ve got two hours to spare, we can talk. Can you give me a ride home? Sure, that will take an hour and a half. We’ll be trapped in this vehicle, and we’ll have a lot to talk about! But a relationship was built first, and then we had the time to talk. I remember that it’s not me doing the conversion—I am just putting down a seed, and God will do the planting and make it grow. Scripture that has stuck with me is that we are called to be God’s disciples, to spread the love of God. And it is by THIS that they know you are my disciples: if you love one another (John 13:35). That’s a commandment that Jesus gives us, and it still governs my faith story and my growth. You can read more of Emi’s faith journey online! Visit cpconline.org/emi
STORYLAB June 13 • 7:00-8:30PM Ever wonder what to say when someone asks “Why are you a Christian?” Sharing stories reminds us that God is active in us and through us. Come learn how to naturally tell God’s story and your story. Sign up: cpconline.org/events
THIS WEEK Know your story. Write your answer to: “How has Jesus changed me recently?”
NEXT WEEK Pray for clarity and opportunity to know how and when God wants you to be an effective witness of His goodness through connecting your story to someone else’s. CPC LIFE
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S TA FF SP OT LIGH T JAKE FISKEWOLD HOMETOWN: Lino Lakes FAMILY: Wife, Megan; daughter Randy (17) and son Koen (6 months) HOBBIES: boating, fishing, playing hockey FAVORITE TV SHOW: recently been watching Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Wentworth, and Dexter on Netflix FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Outback Steakhouse
HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE YOUR JOB? I coordinate all aspects of the construction job: scheduling inspections and making sure plans and specifications are being followed by subcontractors. I orchestrate the entire project—if someone is here on site, it’s because I’ve scheduled them to be here at that time. My job is dropping everything that I do to figure out somebody else’s problems. I’m problem solving on a daily basis. I don’t have all the answers, but I have a whole team of experts to go to for answers, and I ultimately make the calls.
W H AT SPECIFIC CH A LLENGES DID YOU FACE ON CPC’S CONS TRUCTION PROJECT? It’s a little bit of a different job here, working on a fully occupied building. All your events are pretty much going on as normal, which is a different situation than just putting an addition on and being able to separate the construction from daily function. That’s not the case here, which is probably one of the most difficult parts of the project. I’ve never had children walking past construction work before. When we were tearing the stairs down, there was a pile of rubble sitting there and a crew with jackhammers in their hands! Kids and women needed to use the elevator, so there was a time when I was escorting people up and down so I could get out of the elevator first to make sure it was safe for people to walk out. We’ve also been very structurally invasive to the building, meaning we took walls down that were supporting the whole building. We basically had to temporarily hold up the whole northeast side of the second floor so that the building wouldn’t fall over. There were no issues of safety at any time—everything is checked and double-checked before we tear a wall down. But that’s the amount of work that had to happen to open up the whole commons area. There are CPC staff working above areas we’ve been working on, and that’s not typical. The Westview Room was also a challenge: We had to dig a hole fifteen feet deep between two buildings. Temporary walls were built up and steel columns went twenty feet down to hold the soil up for the other buildings.
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HOW M A N Y PEOPLE A RE WORK ING ON THE BUILDING ON A N AV ER AGE DAY? Right now, as we’re finishing up, about twenty-five. Early on, when we were working on the kids’ spaces, we had about fifty-sixty guys on-site daily.
W HICH NE W SPACES DO YOU LIK E BES T? I think the third floor is a huge change from what it used to be. It wasn’t very functional before. The Commons is going to be unbelievably different. There used to be two bathrooms, the Parlor, hallways, and a stairway. The Commons is now one big open space. It’s going to be the biggest wow factor—a huge transformation.
W ERE THERE SURPRISING DISCOV ERIES TH AT YOUR TE A M M A DE A LONG THE WAY? We have a set of plans, but you don’t know what you’re dealing with until you take things down. The stairway, for example: we demolished that, and then we had to sit and wait for three weeks for new steel to come because we didn’t know we’d have to refabricate stuff. We built it per our plan, but the existing building wasn’t built as the structural engineer thought it was. So he had to come out, take a look, and redesign. Also, we were connecting our renovations into the two existing additions, so some elevations are not the same from one side of the building to the other. We’ve had to figure out what to do.
W H AT DOES THE NE X T MONTH LOOK LIK E? Finishes. Painting, carpet, countertops, tile, cabinets. Right now, we’ve gotten through the most challenging part of the job. Everyone has figured out what they’ve got to do and when it’s going to get done. This is the best time of the job.
J A K E F I S K E W O L D has been a P R O J E C T S U P E R I N T E N D E N T for 1 2 Y E A R S . Jake has been on-site since construction began, interacting daily with our CPC staff. He and his right-hand man, Bryan Lee, will be missed.
Stairwell demo in February.
Completed 3rd floor renovations.
Westview Room nears completion.
HAPPENINGS EVENTS MID-MONTH CHAPEL SERVICE
Wednesday, May 16 • 12:00PM • Fellowship Hall A traditional service with a short message by Rich Phenow, hymns, Communion, and prayers. Lunch follows.
BENEFIT RECITAL: FROM BROADWAY TO THE BALTICS
Saturday, May 19 • 8:00PM • Sanctuary Join us for a benefit recital featuring voice majors from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul (including some CPC Choral Scholars) as they share a varied musical program, from opera to Broadway. Donations will be received at the recital and online to help defray Baltic choir tour costs for the singers. Sponsored by the CPC Christian Fine Arts program.
STORYLAB
Wednesday, June 13 • 7:00-8:30PM • Fireside Room (old Room 107) Ever wonder what to say when someone asks “Why are you a Christian?” Sharing stories reminds us that God is active in us and through us. Come learn how to naturally tell God’s story and your story. cathyw@cpconline.org Sign up:
MEET GOD ON YOUR MAT: HOLY YOGA
Tuesdays and Thursdays • 5:30-6:30PM Holy Yoga offers connection to Jesus and restoration for the body through Scripture, meditation, and movement. Holy Yoga Flow on Tuesdays with Todd and Restorative Holy Yoga on Thursdays with Mary Kay.
KIDS 2018 SUMMER CAMPS/EVENTS REGISTRATION OPEN!
Sign up: cpconline.org/events Camps for kids ages 3-entering 5th grade. June 17-22 • Hope Shores Overnight Camp • entering 4th-5th grades June 29-July 1 • Family Camp Overnight Camp • families with kids of all ages July 9-12 • VBS Day Camp at CPC • age 3-entering 5th grade NEW! Wacky Wednesdays June 13 • drop-off event • 1:00-4:00PM • entering grades K-5 June 20 • family beach day at Bryant Lake• 10:00AM-2:00PM • all ages July 25 • drop-off event • 1:00-4:00PM • entering grades K-5 August 8 • family event • all ages August 22 • family evening swim at Edina Aquatic Center • 6:00-8:00PM families with kids entering 2nd grade and older
WEEKEND PROGRAMS
May 20th is the last “school year” Sunday of the year. Summer Sundays start June 3rd.
Please note: There will be no preschool or elementary programming Memorial Day weekend. Childcare will be provided for 6 weeks-Pre-k in our toddler and infant rooms. Saturday 5:15PM service: Loving childcare provided (6 weeks-3 years) Sunday 9:30 & 11:00AM services: Nursery (Infants & Toddlers): Loving childcare provided Sprouts (2-year-olds): Play and learn about the Bible with weekly lessons and art projects.
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JAM (3-5-year-olds): Have fun and learn through Bible lessons, prayer, art, and worship. Elementary Programming (K-5th): May 6 - May 20 9:30AM Sunday School Hour: Kids go deep into God’s Word in a fun and interactive way. Start the morning in Sunday school OR head to church with families and join class after the Children’s Sermon. Kids grouped according to grade (K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th). 11:00AM Kids’ Church: Kids get to play, create, and worship together. Free choice time (art or gym) follows a worship time designed for kids with a dynamic Bible lesson, prayer, and singing. Kids’ Church begins directly after the Children’s Sermon. K-5th grouped together. June 3 - July 29 Kids’ Church: Camp Out 9:30AM & 11:00AM – Come camp out with us directly after the Children’s Sermon. Adventure with Jesus awaits kids this summer.
STUDENTS 2018 SUMMER CAMPS
Camps are offered for students entering grades 6-12. June 11-15 • Rockslide • adventure camp • entering 6th-8th grades June 17-22 • Mission Houston • service camp • entering 9th-10th grades June 26-28 • Camp 6:8 • day camp entering 6th-8th grades July 9-13 • Quest • houseboat trip • entering 9th grade July 21-27 • Summit • adventure camp • entering 10th-12th grades Read more details and sign up: cpconline.org/events
SPECIAL NEEDS MOSAIC WORSHIP SERVICE
Sunday, May 20 • 12:30PM • Sanctuary Mosaic celebrates that we are all children of God and worship God in our own ways—noises, sounds, and movements welcome! This service led mostly by students with special needs. Lunch provided afterward. sarahn@cpconline.org
ADULTS MIXED SUNDAY COMMUNITIES
Sundays through May 13 • 9:30 or 10:45AM More than just “Sunday school,” Sunday Communities foster a sense of belonging and growth with people of similar interests or life stages. •E 3 (millenial couples) Laura Mulliken speaks on “The Armor of God” (9:30AM - Room 302) •C ATALYST (couples with young children) Petey Crowder speaks on “The Story of God in the Story of the Old Testament” (9:30AM - Room 201/202) •M IXED TAPES (primarily 30s) (9:30AM - Fellowship Hall West) •S .A.L.T. (40s & 50s) Melissa Schaser speaks on “Caring Like Jesus” (9:30AM - Fellowship Hall East) •A .C.T.S. (late 50s & 60s) James Madsen & Nick Schaser speak (9:20AM Fellowship Hall Center)
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• MORE (active retired) Nick Schaser speaks on “Lost in Translation” (10:45AM - Fireside Room - old Room 107) • CREDO (intergenerational) Dave Scherf speaks on “Faith After 50” (10:45AM - Fellowship Hall Center)
20s & 30s SMALL GROUP
2nd & 4th Thursdays • 7:30-9:00PM • Minneapolis home All are welcome to join this small group: singles, couples, men, women, professionals, and students! Navigate life together as faith-filled people. Led by AnnaLisa and Justin Buol. Sign up: cpconline.org/groups
CHRIST IN CAREER
1st and 3rd Saturdays • 8:30-10:00AM • Fireside Room (old Room 107) Although we cover a wide range of topics, a recurring theme is our need to nurture our faith in the work environment. We share our concerns and pray for one another. We focus on different discussion topics based on Scripture, sermons, and other spiritual writings. Led by Dennis Hykes. Sign up: cpconline.org/groups
FAITH THAT WORKS
Wednesdays, June 6-August 15 • 6:30-8:00PM • Anderson Hall The book of James is intensely practical, filled with allusions to and quotations from the teaching of Jesus. This study is open to all who desire to take the teaching of Jesus and apply it to their own lives. Led by Janice Velgersdyk. Cost: $7. Sign up: cpconline.org/classes
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Saturday, May 12 • 10:00AM-2:00PM • Fellowship Hall Our mission is to make warm garments and blankets for local agencies that serve those in need. We have yarn, fabric, and knitters to get you started. Sally Stoutenburgh at 952.927.6915
FACING THE UNKNOWN
Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 26, and July 10 • 7:00-8:30PM • Room 305 Refresh your soul this summer by joining other women of all ages in studying Mark Batterson’s Facing the Unknown. Be encouraged in your faith as Batterson teaches Biblical principles from the life of Abraham. No homework. Led by Barb Olson. Sign up: cpconline.org/classes
PRESENCE AND ENCOUNTER
Every other Tuesday, June 12-August 21 • 10:00-11:30AM • CPC Join us for deep discussions of David Benner’s book, Presence and Encounter, and explore what it means to be present to yourself, others, and God. Carolyn Beatty at 612.729.3143
HOW CAN I KNOW?
Thursdays, June 14-August 2 • 9:30-11:00AM • Fellowship Hall What are the seven most important questions in life? Perhaps even more important, what are the answers? In this video-based study, Robert Jeffress presents these questions and answers in a logical, concise way that anyone can understand and share with others. Led by Dawn Allan. Cost: $10. Sign up: cpconline.org/classes
MORNING MEN’S GROUPS
Several existing men’s small groups welcome new participants. Sign up: cpconline.org/groups
BRO' TIME BIBLE STUDY
Mondays, June 4-August 20 • 7:00-8:30PM • CPC Join this group of men who are dedicated to growing their relationship with Jesus Christ. John MacArthur’s study on the life of Solomon reveals that wisdom is one of the many spiritual gifts available to us as believers—all we have to do is ask for it. Sign up: cpconline.org/classes
WOMEN MOM’S MORNING (for moms of young children)
LARGE GROUP Wednesday, May 9 • 9:30-11:30AM • Fellowship Hall On May 10, we celebrate our year together with the Spring Brunch. Megan Tampte, CPCer and founder and president of Evereve, speaks on “Moms are Leaders.” Childcare for first-time attendees is not available for this brunch.
LET’S CONNECT
Providing women in their middle years a space to live, learn, and serve together while growing in Christ. Thursday, May 10 • 6:30-8:00PM • Fireside Room (old Room 107) Join us for our Spring Celebration and hear CPCer Amy Ware share her story of giving beauty to residents in hospice and low-income assisted living communities through the Gardenware Project. Amy’s presentation includes a container gardening demo and practical how-to insight with time for Q&A. Wendi Moffly also shares her faith journey. Cost: $5. Sign up: cpconline.org/events
OLDER ADULTS CIRCLES (women
60+) Circles combine fellowship, learning, and service in a small group setting. Guests and new members always welcome! ESTHER CIRCLE Wednesday, May 2• 10:00AM • nearby home We are closing our year together with a special lunch. shellienw@gmail.com MARTHA & LYDIA CIRCLE Wednesday, May 16 • 10:00AM • Perkins Restaurant, Back Room, 4201 W 78th Street, Bloomington Enjoy a special time of brunch together followed by the mid-month Chapel Service at which Rich Phenow speaks. Pat Haberkorn at 952.941.4188 RUTH CIRCLE Meets every Wednesday • 9:30AM On the first and third Wednesdays, we meet in a home for food, fellowship, devotions, and prayers. On the other Wednesdays, we serve at Feed My Starving Children and at CPC. Barb Bucha at 952.470.4414
EDYNAMOES
Wednesday, May 23 • 11:30 AM • Fellowship Hall Enjoy our warm community of friends sharing lunch and the musical program performed by the Edina Senior Singers. Our songsters will present many patriotic songs for our enjoyment! Cost: $5; please bring Jerry's cash receipts and pop/can tabs. Cleo Wedge at 952.922.2769 Sign up by May 20: CPC LIFE
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CARE GROUPS LGBTQ FAMILY GROUP
This group is for parents and family members of someone who is LGBTQ. Discuss together how to best love and support our loved ones and each rgarton1@msn.com other.
GRACE & HOPE FOR OUR CHILDREN
Tuesday, May 15 • 7:00-8:30PM • Room 306 • meets 3rd Tuesdays Does your child experience emotional or mental health issues? You are not alone. Join other parents, friends & caregivers as we care for one another on our journeys. Meetings include support, fellowship & occasional guest dbrown@dcbrowninc.com speakers.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Friday, May 11 & Saturday, May 19 • Anderson Hall • 10:00AM-12:00PM The goal of our ministry is to knit or crochet shawls made with the hope of being vessels for God’s presence & comfort. You don’t need knitting experience: all welcome. Coaching & materials can be provided. Pat Johnson at 952.270.1434
GRIEF RECOVERY
Tuesday, May 8 • 6:00-8:30PM • Anderson Hall • meets 2nd Tuesdays 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. Petey Crowder, Pastor of Adult Ministries, will speak on “Grief: An Encouraging Consequence of Love.” No reservation needed. debbiem@cpconline.org
SERVE HERE LOVE JESUS AND LOVE KIDS?
Kids’ Ministries is looking for volunteers for Sunday mornings, Wednesday tammym@cpconline.org evenings, and VBS.
A.R.M.S. (Active Retired Men Serving)
Thursdays • 8:00AM-12:00PM • donuts and coffee at 10:00AM This dedicated group works on various projects to keep the building in prime condition! We welcome both men and women of all ages and skill noelc@cpconline.org levels.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Sunday, May 6 • 10:30-11:00AM • Room 10 South Join us for a brief meeting to discuss how you can be a part of making people feel welcome at CPC as a member of our First Impressions Team.
FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD
Registration is now open for our May 20-27 Families Moving Forward hosting privilege. Give time to homeless families during their stay at CPC. Sign up to provide hospitality or a meal, setup/teardown, wash linens, or be an overnight host. Sign up: cpconline.org/events
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FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
Friday, June 22-Sunday, June 24 • Westview Room Serve and have fun by helping us pack 500,000 meals for people in need around the world. Sign up for a two-hour packing session as a small group, Sunday Community, family, or work team, and help us achieve this ambitious goal. Sign up: cpconline.org/events
NEAR BLOOMINGTON LOAVES AND FISHES
Friday, May 18 • Prep: 2:00-4:00PM; Serve: 5:00-7:00PM • Creekside Community Center • Third Fridays Volunteers age 15 and older are welcome to prepare and serve a meal with our Bloomington friends. Sign up: cpconline.org/events
RICHFIELD STEM SCHOOL GARDEN CLEAN-UP
Saturday, May 19 • 9:00AM-1:00PM • 7020 12th Avenue South, Richfield Bring your work gloves, rakes, close-toed shoes and water bottle and help get the school ready for summer! Drop by on your own or with your small group or family for a great service activity.
RAMADAN FEAST
Thursday, May 24 • 7:45PM • South Metro Islamic Center • 15400 South Robert Trail, Rosemount CPC will once again participate in the breaking fast Ramadan Feast hosted by the Muslim American Society at the South Metro Islamic Center. Join John and Laura Crosby, our friends at the Center, and other CPCers to learn and break bread together. This is a free event with limited seating. Sign up: cpconline.org/events
TEAM WORLD VISION
June 4 (official training), October 7 (race) Join other CPCers at the Twin Cities Marathon to raise money to provide clean water for communities in Africa. Get involved by joining the team as a runner or by donating to help us reach our financial goal. Sign up: cpconline.org/events
FAR NICARAGUA INSIGHT TRIP
June 18-23 Serve in Granada with partner Opportunity International on this insight trip led by Lori Olson of OI and CPC Pastor Petey and Ashley Crowder. Cost (subject to change, including airfare): $2,895. OI empowers Nicaraguans to break the cycle of poverty by providing financial education, skills training, and loans. Learn more and sign up: cpconline.org/serve-far
ZAMBIA GO!TRIP
November 2018 CPC is planning a trip to Zambia so that you can experience our long-term partnerships in urban George and rural Moyo first-hand! Learn more and stay in the loop: leslieb@cpconline.org
MISSION OF THE MONTH FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
During the months of May-July, your financial giving to our Mission of the Month—Feed My Starving Children—will help us cover the cost per meal of $.22 for our mobile pack event in June. Mark your check memo Mission of the Month or give online: cpconline.org/events
BIRTHS
Joseph and Taylor Mahoney welcomed a son, Smith Patrick, on March 22. Jon and Maggie Keller welcomed a son, Andrew Noble, on April 6. Jay and Suzanne Bostwick welcomed a son, Mark Benjamin, on April 10. Max and Emily Fitzgerald welcomed a daughter, Ada Grace, on April 10.
MARRIAGES
Matt Ferris and Erica Andreasen were married on April 7. The Rev. Richard Phenow officiated.
RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED Sylvia Bailey Joe Beach Bill Boelter Judie Dale Dean Danielson
Peter Jarvis Katie Klevesahl Mike Montgomery Kathe Nolan Lee Pertl
Jill Peterson Michelle Terwilliger Virginia Vining
STAFF UPDATES
Erica Ferris joins the Student Ministries team as TEN12 Community Director. Emily Hamilton joins the Missions department as Director of Missions.
Marlys J. Jacobsen passed away on March 21 at the age of 80. She is survived by daughter Carolyn (Rob) McKay.
Debbie Ducar celebrates 25 years of employment at CPC on June 1. Debbie has held a variety of roles throughout her years at CPC, working tirelessly with Membership, Women’s Ministries, Deacons, and the Discipleship Team.
Harold Munkel passed away on March 26. He is survived by daughter Robyn Seaton and son-in-law Paul Dvorak.
James Madsen, Pastor of Discipleship, takes a three-month sabbatical starting mid-May.
Jean Edward Funk passed away on April 1 at the age of 89. He is survived by daughters Susan Edgren and Ann Rolls.
Heather Hood, Minister of Worship and Music, takes a three-month sabbatical starting mid-May.
Betty Kringlee passed away on April 2 at the age of 94. She is survived by daughter Jane (Gary) Tygesson.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
DEATHS
Barbara Crist Oleson passed away on April 2 at the age of 85. She is survived by husband, Stan.
Missions YTD Total Missions Giving: $298,582
David “Dave” Beadie passed away on April 5 at the age of 81. He is survived by wife, Karen.
Ministry Fund Revenue/Expense Update February 2018 YTD Revenue Actual: $3,672,689 February 2018 YTD Revenue Budget: $3,907,490 March 2018 YTD Revenue Actual: $3,948,813 March 2018 YTD Revenue Budget: $4,251,129
Delores Bentdahl passed away on April 5 at the age of 86. She is survived by daughter Sherraye (Dave) Lindstrom. Jill Porter passed away on April 12 at the age of 63. She is survived by sister Jan McCulloch and niece Heather (Peter) Hankinson. Edward Wallace Perrault passed away on April 13 at the age of 90. He is survived by daughter Maggie (Gaylen) Knack.
YTD (3/31/2018) We are behind on giving revenue by $302,216 We are under on expenses by $226,076 The difference between those creates a gap of -$76,240
Dennis Watson passed away on April 18 at the age of 90. He is survived by daughter Meg (Ted) Boehne.
Roger Anderson passed away on April 2 at the age of 92. He served as Senior Pastor at CPC for more than 30 years, teaching, loving, and praying for this church and our community. Roger is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Dorothy “Dottie” Anderson, and a large family, including his 10 children, 27 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Roger’s extraordinary life and ministry will be held at CPC on Friday, June 8 at 10:30AM.
SERVE OUR NEIGHBORS AT
RICHFIELD STEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Celebrate spring with a workday to clean up the STEM school grounds after our long snowy winter! Who: All ages! Come on your own or with your small group or family
SUMMER STUDIES START JUNE 4!
Sign up: cpconline.org/classes
FOR MEN & WOMEN:
Wednesdays, June 6-August 15 • 6:30-8:00PM
FOR MEN:
Bring: Work gloves, rakes, close-toed shoes, and water bottle
Mondays, June 4-August 20 • 7:00-8:30PM
Drop in when your schedule permits or stay the whole time!
FOR WOMEN:
Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 26, and July 10 • 7:00-8:30PM Every other Tuesday, June 12-August 21 10:00-11:30AM
Saturday, May 19 9:00AM-1:00PM 7010 12th Ave. S., Richfield
Thursdays, June 14-August 2 • 9:30-11:00AM
SIGN UP: cpconline.org/events
More details online or on page 11.
HELP US PACK 500,000 MEALS Serve and have fun by helping us pack meals for people in need around the world. Sign up for a two-hour packing session as a small group, Sunday Community, family, or work team, and help us achieve this ambitious goal of 500,000 meals.
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS! Saturday, June 22-Sunday, June 24 • Westview Room
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Fun at Fam Jam!
Baptisms during Commitment Class weekend.
Kids encouraging our community.
O U R N E W W O R S H IP S E R IE S B E G IN S M AY 19/2 0!
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