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All of these are signs of the times in which we currently live.

owever, church is not canceled! Quite the contrary, Jesus’ church is alive and well and continues to be open for business. Although we cannot physically show up on campus for worship, each Sunday morning we continue to gather online to praise the One who is worthy of our worship.

We are most grateful to God for the incredible campus He has provided for us, and we look forward to gathering again soon. However, the church is not a building, nor is it even a stated hour on Sunday. The church is a worshiping faith community, where people are coming to Christ, growing in Christ, and ministering for Christ. The church consists of ordinary people, like you and me, who are called by God to do extraordinary things because of our faith in Jesus. Although the stress, concern, and difficulties of this pandemic can weigh heavy at times, my hope and prayer is that you will continue to shelter in God’s loving arms. The psalmist says it well: Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2)

Know that you are loved!

R O N H A W K I N S serves as TR ANSITION PASTOR

Our next sermon series, Come, Holy Spirit, begins May 10!

n his aptly titled book on the Holy Spirit, The Forgotten God, author Francis Chan says “God is not just one thing we add to the mix called life. He wants an invitation from us to permeate everything and every part of us.” Many of us may resonate with such a statement, yet in the next breath be tempted to dismiss it as idyllic and unrealistic. Though we desire such a connection, the impossibility of it may cause us to simply throw our hands in the air. As you consider what it means to live a life fully in tune with God and His desires for your life, I want you to consider the following four statements: · There is no relationship with Jesus without the Holy Spirit.

· There is no power to live the Christian life without the Holy Spirit.

· There is no lasting comfort for believers without the Holy Spirit.

· There is no mission for the Church without the Holy Spirit.

Christians throughout the centuries would affirm each of the above statements as biblical and true—yet we often talk about those four aspects of Christian life with barely a mention (if at all!) of the Holy Spirit. It is also true that Christians have regularly struggled to know how to talk about the Holy Spirit. Christian theology affirms the

Holy Spirit is an equal member of the Trinity, co-existing with God the Father and Jesus the Son, and yet we tragically tend to neglect the Spirit as we try to relate to God and Jesus! Scripture talks about God the Holy Spirit in many ways in the Old and New Testaments, but simply put, we experience the Holy Spirit as the presence and power of God. After Jesus’ resurrection, the Holy Spirit is “God with us.” Everything we experience in our faith comes through the work of the Holy Spirit—in us, through us, and with us! How would you live differently if at any moment you knew you could engage with God’s Spirit? Our hope is that together we discover that not only is this possible, but it is what God made us for! The Holy Spirit is sometimes called the “master sculptor,” chiseling and chipping away everything in our lives that doesn’t look like Jesus. The Spirit is the engine of power and transformation for the Christian life. In this season, we want to wrestle with what it means to align our lives to Scripture and to follow God. Yet we are not left alone to figure this out, nor are we to do this by our own strength. Instead, we are given the Holy Spirit, the very presence of God with us. As we search for a way forward to be the faithful body of Christ in the midst of an unknown future, together we will seek to root ourselves in the love of the Father, the grace of Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

P E T E Y C R O W D E R serves as E XECUTIVE PASTOR CPC LIFE

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#LoveintheTimeofCorona Emily & David King

MARRIED MARCH 28, 2020

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e got engaged in July of 2019 and started planning a March 28, 2020 wedding in my hometown of Austin, Texas. We had no idea that a global pandemic would change all of our plans. We were optimistic that the wedding could go forward—at first with the sad acknowledgement that a few guests might be missing, then realizing that at most our families would still be there. Then, in about 48 hours, we went from being excited that our day was finally almost here to shock and uncertainty in the face of impossible decisions. It was an emotional deep-dive as we agonized over whether or not we should still go to Texas to get married as planned, and whether or not it was wise to have any guests, even just our family. The COVID-19 situation was changing every single day, and with it, we were changing our plans every day, too, rapidly progressing from “at least we can still get married at the church we chose in Texas with our families present” to “we hope we can somehow still get married!” We talked about postponing until family and friends could join us and we could have some semblance of the day we’d planned, but we wanted to start our life together. Ultimately, we decided that the core of our marriage was always going to be the two of us making promises to each other before God, and that there was something beautiful and sacred about a private ceremony that only held those things. It felt like a declaration of what was most vital to our marriage.

Our ceremony felt beautiful and sacred— not like a diminished shadow of what our wedding could have been, but a rich, deep, and full experience of God’s love as we began a marriage with Jesus at its center. We deeply felt the loss of the presence of our parents, siblings, friends, and extended family. We felt the loss of the fun and excitement surrounding the day and the carefully planned celebration with our friends and families. Of having my little sister sing a hymn and having my wedding band for the exchange of rings, as it was already in Texas . . . with the dress, veil, and so many other pieces of our planned wedding day. However, after the hard reality hit and our new plans took shape, our emotions shifted back toward excitement and joy. We noticed God’s faithful provision of grace and generosity in a difficult situation. We also saw how God had already been faithful in answering our prayer for a church family: after looking for a church together for what felt like forever, we found CPC in September and joined only a month before our wedding. We had no idea just how quickly God would show us His faithfulness in leading us to this church. We reached out to CPC to see if the church would be able to help us with a last-minute, intimate wedding, as it was meaningful to

both of us to be married in a church. We’re incredibly thankful that Pastor Emily Hamilton and the staff at CPC responded with support and kindness, helping us arrange a beautiful ceremony in the Chapel. God was faithful in the little things that can seem silly during a global crisis but made our day special—like my mom mailing me the white dress I’d planned to wear to the rehearsal dinner, David picking up his suit from the Mall of America the day before it shut down, finding a last-minute florist, and getting a delicious Oreo wedding cake. And God’s love was shown to us through our community of family and friends, witnessed by a Zoom call with my bridesmaids, the constant support and excitement from our siblings and parents, and our CPC small group delivering delicious take-out after our wedding. The day was strange, but it was also the best day of our lives. There was a little awkwardness when we all first arrived—how do you know when and how to start a wedding when there’s no procession and no guests?—but once we began, it became real. We were worried about carrying the sadness, frustration, and even anger that we’d felt over the last couple of weeks into a day that was meant to be fun and joyful, and we both worried about what a teeny-tiny ceremony without anyone else present would feel like. But God’s presence was tangible as we both experienced the joy and love we’d always imagined we’d feel on our wedding day! Our ceremony felt beautiful and sacred—not like a diminished shadow of what our wedding could have been, but a rich, deep, and full experience of God’s love as we began a marriage with Jesus at its center. Throughout the days leading up to our wedding, we found hope in not focusing on all that we’d lost or couldn’t do—as hard as that was—and instead focusing on what God was doing in and for us, in big ways and small, as we walked through one hard day after another. God showed us that He is unendingly faithful to us even as His faithfulness comes in ways we wouldn’t have chosen on our own. He is constantly with us, and His love transcends our circumstances. In the time since our wedding, we’ve both felt gratitude for all that we were able to have that day and gratitude for all that God has given us in our marriage to each other. Marriage is a gift, and we’re grateful for God’s goodness in bringing us together. CPC LIFE

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Small T Things Great Love

he needs of the world feel overwhelming right now. In the midst of this, I find myself facing two temptations. The first is the temptation to do great things: to be a problemsolver, a fixer, a solution-giver. Of course the harder I try, the faster my energy runs out, and I’m confronted with the second temptation: shrinking back and giving up. Why try when it doesn’t seem to make a difference anyway? My days are spent yo-yoing between these two poles: over-functioning and under-functioning, a desire to do great things and a desire to give up. I wonder if you, too, have felt this over the last month?

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But there is something helping me regain balance. A few weeks ago, a friend reminded me of this quote, often-attributed to Mother Teresa: “Do small things with great love.” Like the poor widow offering what she could in the Jerusalem Temple, I am reminded that Jesus shows us she is the example we are meant to follow. Looking at her, Jesus told His disciples, “She has put more in than all the others combined.” (Mark 12:43). And Paul in 1 Corinthians reminded the church that even faith that moves mountains and generosity beyond reason mean nothing without love. In the economy of God’s Kingdom, small things + great love matter, and in this season where we are all forced to relinquish desires for greatness, we get to return to this truth. Small things with great love happen when you call a friend who lives alone to check on them or when you pick up a few extra groceries and drop them off at a food bank. When you do the dishes again for the umpteenth time after feeding little mouths. Or when you wave to your neighbor from six feet away. When you pray the same prayers over and over again for those in need. When you give of your resources to support the ministry and mission of the church.

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Small things with great love can actually change the world. I was reminded of this again, when we gave from our crisis relief fund in March to help support our local mission partner, Whittier Wildflowers Preschool, which serves families, regardless of income, in early childhood education. In addition to supporting their operations budget during this time of closure, part of the funds went to a grocery gift card for every WW family— many of whom are experiencing furloughs and layoffs. Thankyou notes poured into my inbox: As a parent at Whittier, I am really touched by this . . . Know we have candles lit and words flung and ideas muttered to God on your behalf. The gift card was a great surprise to me and my family, and I just want to let you know that we are truly grateful for the generous gift that you have given us. On the other side of the globe, our crisis funds have empowered our mission partners in the Democratic Republic of Congo to do small things with great love, too. Last year we supported Congo Initiative’s response to the Ebola outbreak that has been ongoing since 2018. CI’s counseling team came alongside families who lost loved ones to Ebola by creating innovative burial rituals— writing letters, singing, planting trees—that gave space for mourning and grief while following Ebola burial protocols. While Ebola continues in the region, they are preparing to build on this work as they expand to assist families also dealing with loss amidst COVID-19. (Read the story from NPR.) Whether planting trees or providing grocery store gift cards, even our own crisis relief fund isn’t about great things for their own sake—it’s about small things, with great love. As Paul says, “If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing” (1 Corinthians 13:3). Be free from both the temptations of greatness or giving up, and instead, ask yourself, “What’s the small thing God’s calling me to next?”

E M I L Y H A M I L T O N serves as P A S T O R of M I S S I O N S

Ideas to Get You Started

1. Know how to sew? CPC sewers are making face masks to distribute to hospitals, high-risk populations, and community organizations. Contact Michelle (michelled@cpconline.org) to learn more.

2. Like to garden? Our local mission partner, Urban Ventures,

is preparing their farm program for summer planting. As an essential service, UV has invited volunteers to help plant seedlings to get the farm ready and is following all social distancing guidelines. Join Pastor Emily at their Minneapolis farm on Tuesday May 5 or Thursday May 7 from 1:00-3:00PM (use this form to sign up) or find your own time slot to serve.

3. Like to read? Urban Ventures is also seeking volunteers to record themselves reading children’s books for a virtual audio library. More details here.

4. Going grocery shopping? Consider picking up a few extra items to donate to the food shelf at VEAP. Instructions for purchases and drop-offs can be found here: https://veap.org/donate-food

5. Called to pray? Join CPC’s prayer team and the occasional mission partner for one of our twice-weekly CPC prayer meetings over Zoom. These are refreshing and important times to connect and lift up the needs of our world. cpconline.org/events

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WELCOME TO OUR N

CAITLIN AND ERIK FRYKLUND Chaska

Erik’s mom is a member of CPC (Jacque Fryklund) and she introduced us. During quarantine we have learned to enjoy the outdoors!

TO BRIEFLY GET TO KNOW THOS

Where do you live? What brought you to CPC?

JENNIFER HENDRICKSON Richfield

I was invited to attend a service with a friend and I loved the sermons! I’ve checked out a CPC small group that meets virtually—and look forward to joining again!

DAVID AND EMILY KING Golden Valley

We were looking for a church with a strong, vibrant community with worship services that made us feel at home. We found that at CPC! As newlyweds, we are setting up and decorating our newly purchased house in anticipation of guests!

MIKE AND MARY JO KLINE Bloomington

Friends invited us to come and experience CPC, and we decided this was the right church for us.

Edina

I desired a church with exceptional music along with meaningful and applicable biblical messages. I found these and a community-focused church body at CPC.

We’ve started a daily date where we explore different areas around town from the safety of our car.

MARGARET JOHNSON

I’m loving my weekly Zoom calls with my four adult kids and two grandchildren.

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MICHAEL AND JACLYN WOLL Eden Prairie

Our grandchildren, the wonderful kids programs, and the Bible-based sermons every week brought us to CPC . We are helping to homeschool our grandsons during COVID-19.

NEW CPC MEMBERS! E IN OUR COMMUNITY, WE ASKED:

hat is one fun or new thing W you’ve engaged in during our Stay-at-Home period?

HAIG AND LINDSAY NEWTON Edina

We discovered CPC when attending a funeral and wedding that Pastor Rich Phenow officiated. We were drawn to his warmth, message, and love for God. Our kids have loved Wednesdays at CPC! We’ve done lots of cooking, baking, Pictionary, and card games, along with bike rides and bonfires.

SCOTT NEWVILLE AND ANDREA KVASNICKA Andover

Andrea has attended for years with her family, and Scott joined her when they started dating. We’ve been brewing beer!

SHELLY FRANK Chaska

I was drawn to CPC because of the diverse ministry that takes place that exhibits a true passion for the Gospel. My less hectic schedule has given me time for reading.

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ANNE AND TYLER WESTMAN Eden Prairie

We were introduced to CPC through our friends Annalise and Cooper Butler. We were drawn to the sermons, music, and friendly faces. During COVID-19 quarantine, we’ve enjoyed our time together while preparing for the arrival of our baby girl in May!

DANIEL STEVENS Edina

We (wife, Sophia, and daughters Maddie, Cate, and Liv) have been enjoying the spring weather and bike rides to pick up milk shakes at Snuffy’s!

SUZANNE AND JIM BURKE

Live in Minneapolis with their daughters Ella (13), Nora (10), and McKayla (5) CPC LIFE

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Caring for Your Spirit During COVID-19

hat has your day-to-day life looked like over the past month? This coronavirus season has altered our regular rhythms, including those that encouraged our spiritual health. Yet now more than ever it is vital that we attend to our spiritual health and find ways to connect ourselves with God. Here are a few ideas to consider:

BE HONEST WITH GOD.

F IND FELLOWSHIP.

Sometimes it can be tempting to only bring our positive emotions before God in an effort to not bother Him with what we’re really going through. But God can handle our anger, pain, and heartbreak. Psalm 145:18 tells us that “The Lord is near to all who call on Him.” Call on Him with your full self, the good stuff and the hard stuff. He will listen.

Virtual fellowship is still fellowship. Matthew 18:20 tells us that “where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am among them.” Even on our computers, phones, and tablets, we have the opportunity to gather, share our joys and concerns, and pray together. If you are wondering how to connect, consider joining one of our CPC small groups or Bible studies.

R EAD SCRIPTURE.

S PEND TIME WITH JESUS.

This is more natural for some of us than others. If you need an easy on-ramp, I encourage you to start at the beginning of the Gospel of Mark and center yourself on the life of Jesus. Psalm 119:105 tells us that “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Let Scripture guide your mind and spirit in this season.

Jesus doesn’t have to social-distance; He can meet us right in our homes, bringing us His compassion and love. Find time each day to set apart and spend time with Him in prayer. Lamentations 3:22-23 tells us, “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Each day we have the opportunity to center ourselves in the mercy and love of God.

DESIRE TO PRAY FOR OUR COMMUNITY? Here are prayer prompts to guide you.

MELISSA SCHASER serves as P A S T O R of CONGREGATION A L CA RE

For those who are lonely and isolated: O God who is with us, we pray for the lonely. We pray that your presence would be as real and close to them as their breath. For those who are in need: O God of strength, we pray for those who are struggling and lack resources. We ask you to meet their needs and provide a way forward. For those who are overwhelmed: O God who holds us, we pray for those who are overwhelmed and disorientated in this time of uncertainty. May they rest in the palm of your hand and receive comfort and wisdom.

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WANT TO CONNECT WITH A PASTOR? We’d love to be a source of encouragement and have the opportunity to pray with you. Click here or email Pastor Melissa at melissas@cpconline.org.

BEING THE CHURCH in COVID-19 The Church has never been a building, or even about people gathering inside a building. The Church is the body of Christ— you and all believers—at CPC, in Minnesota, and around the world. During this season we’re seeking new ways for our community to BE THE CHURCH, WHEREVER WE ARE.

SERVE

GROW

LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES. See page 7 for several ways you can serve locally during this season.

This summer, there are a few new ways for you to grow spiritually.

CONNECT ONLINE PRAYER GATHERINGS happen every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00PM on Zoom. Together we come before God with our requests and praises. Monday Zoom Link Wednesday Zoom Link SMALL GROUPS are more important than ever during this season. Many of our existing groups are meeting online and we also have some new online groups starting in June. Learn more

*These opportunities will be available in person or online, pending the progression of COVID-19 and social distancing directives.

Bro’ Time Bible Study* Mondays, June 1-August 24 7:00-8:30PM Come together with this multigenerational group of men from a variety of spiritual backgrounds to study Revelation this summer. Learn More Studying the Psalms with Pastor Melissa & Dr. Nick Schaser* Wednesdays, May 27-June 24 6:15-7:45PM Learn the historical background of the Psalms, their role in the lives of ancient Israelites, and how the psalmists provide us with theological insights that continue to resonate today. Cost: $30. Sign up

Free Video Library (Always Online) RightNow Media is a collection of over 20,000 Bible studies, leadership videos, kids' shows, and more—and it's our gift to you. We provide you free access to these videos to encourage you in growing as a disciple of Jesus. Learn More

KIDS & STUDENTS SUMMER CAMPS & PLANS: We are keeping a close watch on CDC guidelines and will be making decisions in May about our camps starting in June. Our top priority is the safety of our youth, staff, and volunteers. Whether camps can happen or not, we are dreaming, thinking, and praying about summer with fresh eyes and will have fun, meaningful summer experiences for all ages. We’ll keep you posted!

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We, the Senior Pastor Search Team (SPST), hope and pray that you are well and that you were able to have a very blessed Easter (unique as it was). We truly miss being with you, our congregation, in our church! The entire world has endured changes in the past month due to the COVID-19 virus, and in light of this health crisis, we have had to rethink some of our processes, like so many people and organizations. Currently we are in the third phase of the Search Process, and while the interviews we are doing now cannot be face-to-face, we are grateful for the excellent technology we have available to us in order to continue this phase. We have made significant progress, working through several rounds of online interviews and selecting a few candidates that will proceed to the next stage of the interview process. We continue to see God’s providence at work as we discern His plans for CPC’s next senior pastor. The succession plan recommended a transition period of 18-24 months; it has been 16 months since Pastor John Crosby retired, and our Transition Pastor, Ron Hawkins, has been in his role for a little over a year. We believe that we are in step with our desired timeline, and we continue to seek God’s direction, particularly during the COVID-19 crisis, to discern whether our timing is His timing. Please continue to pray for all of CPC, for your SPST, and for our search firm partner as we continue this final phase where we discern the person who will lead CPC in the future. We are full of hope as we continue to witness God’s faithfulness to His people at CPC!

FINANCIAL UPDATE We are so grateful for those who financially support CPC! Our giving remained steady in March, with CPC receiving offerings that were $81,174 ahead of our giving budget for the month. We do anticipate that the effects of COVID-19 will impact the CPC community's giving in the coming months and will know more as we evaluate our April giving. For now we are planning and projecting for how we will handle potential changes and will continue to keep you updated. As of March 31, we have limited the spending of our staff in a desire to continue to be wise stewards of your gifts. As we trust God to provide through this stressful, ever-changing time, we have a deep sense of gratitude for the gifts we receive, knowing that some of our giving partners are facing difficult circumstances. These gifts are essential to empower us to continue to be the church in the midst of this unprecedented time. Because of our commitment to our mission—especially in a season where so many are in need—we will continue to ask for people to engage in giving as they are able. We want to be sensitive to the impact this virus has had on the finances of our CPCers while also continuing to be the church we all need. We will live in the tension of those

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two messages in this uncertain season, giving thanks for this community and seeking to honor and follow God as we extend the invitation Jesus makes to us, to everyone.

Mara Amiot, Executive Director Dawn Locklear, Chair of Resource Committee, Elder Ministry Fund Revenue/Expense Update February 2020 YTD revenue actual: $3,907,115 February 2020 YTD revenue budget: $3,802,891 March 2020 YTD revenue actual: $4,445,451 March 2020 YTD revenue budget: $4,259,325 Missions YTD Missions Giving* (Special Offering): $404,645 Easter Offering (included in total number above): $74,858

* above and beyond missions’ dollars we budget from the Ministry Fund for our partners.

CPC fiscal year 2020 began June 1, 2019 and ends May 31, 2020.

BIRTHS

Kristin and John Lonsbury welcomed a daughter, Lennon Rose, on November 12. Claire and Andrew Lonsbury welcomed a son, Knox Henry, on December 23. Molly and Nathan Andrican welcomed a daughter, Reece Evelyn, on March 22. Hannah and Nicholas Kranowski welcomed a son, Henry Mark, on April 23. Hayley and Davis Zismer welcomed a daughter, Hanna Avery, on April 24.

MARRIAGES

Emily Brower and David King were married on March 28. The Rev. Emily Hamilton officiated.

DEATHS

Harry Spell passed away on February 26 at the age of 96. He is survived by daughter Barb (Greg) Dovolis and grandchildren Greg, Andrew, and Anne. Nikki Abramson passed away on March 13 at the age of 33 years. She is survived by parents Alan and Barb and brother Anthony. Frank Wilcox passed away on March 15 at the age of 89. He is survived by children Wayne and Carrie (Pattee). Arlene Gibson passed away on March 19 at the age of 96. She is survived by son Tim (Janet). Carol Middelsteadt passed away on March 23 at the age of 91. She is survived by daughter Ann (Chris) Tillotson. Marcus Mason passed away on March 26 at the age of 82. He is survived by children Cindy (Mike) Scriver and Mark (Sara) and grandchildren Mitchell, Grant, Chad, Chester, Oliver, Lindsey, Matt, Mikey, and Casey.

Scott Lazaretti passed away on April 14 at the age of 58. He is survived by parents Gene and Delores. Glenn Allen Barth passed away on April 15 at the age of 94. He is survived by son Glenn (Kathy). Donald Mahr passed away on April 16 at the age of 90. He is survived by son Trent (Janet). William “Bill” Waack passed away in April at the age of 61. He is survived by mother Pat. Sandy Feese passed away on April 20 at the age of 85. She is survived by children Lisa, Laurie, and Mark.

STAFF UPDATES

Ben Lodahl joins CPC as Associate Director of Contemporary Worship on May 26. He will work with Rich Larson and other members of the CPC worship team to lead contemporary worship. Patti Kratzer celebrated 15 years of employment in March. She serves as Worship Manager and Database Manager. Michelle Durrett celebrates 10 years of employment in May. She serves as Life Events Coordinator.

A NOTE FROM PASTOR RICH PHENOW Dear CPC family,

Wow! How can I adequately express my deep appreciation and love for you all? My good-bye celebration was over the top! I felt so loved through the kind words, Scripture shower, videos, skit, worship with my favorite hymns and solos, and even the welldeserved humor! I truly felt deeply blessed and believe God was honored through it all.

Adair Palmatier passed away on March 30 at the age of 56. She is survived by sister Diane (Tom) Erickson.

The generosity you’ve shown through cards, gifts, and contributions to the cabin fund has overwhelmed me and my family! I can’t thank you enough for the privilege of being invited into sacred places in your lives over the many wonderful years of ministry at CPC—and for the many ways I’ve been ministered to by you!

Mitchell Olson passed away on March 31 at the age of 34. He is survived by wife Megan and children Danica, Taylor, and Hunter.

Thank you, thank you from my heart that is filled with overflowing joy and gratitude! To God be the glory!

Frances Hoops passed away on March 31 at the age of 91. She is survived by son Dave (Karen).

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! –Ephesians 3:20-21

Jack Pavlik passed away on April 1 at the age of 84. He is survived by wife Vivian and sons Steve, Kyle, and Blake (Denise Harlow). Margaret Brandenburg passed away on April 6 at the age of 101. She is survived by sons Joe (Beth), Eric (Joan), and Bob (Penny), granddaughter Sara (Joel) Beach, and great grandchildren Cece and Addie.

I will pray for you, miss you, and will always love you!

Rich CPC LIFE

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