CPC Life October 2018 by Christ Presbyterian Church

are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. are the pure in heart, for they will see God. are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

WEEP and be BLESSED.

MOURN and be COMFORTED.

HUNGER and be FILLED.

his is Jesus’ upside-down Kingdom. When He teaches the Beatitudes, Jesus reverses everything the world finds important—power, success, comfort, recognition—and in its place, He shows us that His rescue is all we need.

As you turn the pages and read perspectives on the Beatitudes, don’t view this as a manual for how to win God’s favor or receive an entry pass to heaven. Instead, see this as a glimpse of what life should look like for a heart that is transformed by the gospel of grace.

t CPC we want to reveal how Jesus matters in our lives, and we’ll explore that by spending much of this ministry year studying His most famous teaching, the Sermon on the Mount. His first words, “Blessed are,” point us to His first lesson: that we are meant to be blessed, to flourish in life as we follow Jesus into His Kingdom. God’s Word is meant to fill us with “life in all its fullness,” rather than to punish or guilt or harangue us. Secondly, we’ll continually observe how Jesus contrasts the way of modern life or religion and His path toward that blessed life. He literally turns our life upside down with His proclamations, beginning with His statement that the poor in spirit—those in need, those overwhelmed in life, those at the end of their rope— are recipients of God’s endless, abounding love. Through the Beatitudes, we are reminded to live life on God’s terms, not our own. Life’s circumstances change daily. But the Beatitudes that bless the pained and the poor and the despised of the world remind me that the God of heaven and earth is unchanging.

JOHN CROSBY serves as S E N I O R P A S T O R

he beauty of the Beatitudes is that they aren’t commands, imperatives, or a list of what we have to do. The beatitudes are the Gospel—the good news that something new is happening. God is acting in and through Jesus to turn the world upside down. In a world where mourners often go uncomforted, Jesus changes everything, and we get to be part of His work in the world. I get to witness this good news every month in our Grief Group here at CPC. On the second Tuesday of the month, a team of lay ministers gather together with those in our community that are grieving the loss of children, spouses, siblings, parents, and friends. There are stories of pain, suffering, and great loss. But in the midst of the tears, through the loving presence and listening ears of those who follow Jesus, people are comforted. I love the Message translation of Matthew 5:4: “You are blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you can be embraced by the One most dear to you.” That’s exactly what happens when we lean into Jesus and one another when we mourn. We experience the love of God in a way that changes everything.

DEBBIE MANNING serves as P A S T O R of C O N G R E G A T I O N A L C A R E

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hat is meekness? The image that first comes to my mind is someone who is especially shy or quiet. Which makes me wonder, Could I ever be meek, given my talkative, extroverted nature?

In Colossians, Paul places the virtue of meekness in the same category as compassion, kindness, humility, and patience, calling us to clothes ourselves in these traits (Col. 3:12). These qualities resonate so much more with me! Jesus offers compassion to those who are suffering, kindness to the outcasts, He humbled himself within society, He was patient with his disciples, and, of course, it took immeasurable meekness for Jesus, the Son of God, to become human, to dwell among us, and to endure the cross. In our society we don’t often lift up meekness—we love the winners, the stars, the celebrities—and life was no different in the ancient world. Yet Jesus entered in, fully God and fully human, and chose to take the path of meekness. He spent most of his time in relationships, sharing, teaching, and speaking. Jesus demonstrated meekness by humbling himself and by listening to others, living a life of modesty and compassion, and demonstrating to the world the abundant and everlasting love of God.

MELISSA SCHASER serves as P A S T O R of C O N G R E G A T I O N A L C A R E

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ighteousness” is not just a stuffy word about following rules. Rather, “righteousness” is about God’s power to make right that which is wrong. To hunger and thirst for righteousness is to find ourselves full of longing for God to rectify the things that are broken in us and in our world. Amazingly, that’s been God’s plan all along—to make us righteous through the work of Jesus and to work through us, imperfect as we are, to make things right in the world around us. We are blessed when we long and labor for this righteousness in the power of the Spirit.

I can’t help but think of my friend Jolie Kpaka, a colleague of mine in Congo. She is currently enrolled in an economics master’s program at Daystar University in Kenya, thanks to scholarship funding from CPC. Throughout her childhood, Jolie and her family went through several periods of displacement because of armed conflict related to land and natural resources. In light of this experience, Jolie is passionate about helping communities care for rather than compete over God’s creation. In a context where environmental conservation and human survival are often seen as competing ends, Jolie is dedicated to breaking down that dichotomy, aware that caring for creation is a defining element in obeying Christ’s call to love God and neighbor. Jolie’s dream is to return to Congo and pioneer her community’s first waste management system that will improve the health and well-being of the land, air, and people. She is an example to me of what it means to long and labor for God’s righteousness.

E MILY H A MILT O N serves as P A S T O R of M I S S I O N S

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his is much easier to live out in theory than it is in practice. We live in an age where people are so easily offended, where we stubbornly insist we are right—and we feel compelled to make sure others know how wrong they are. But Tim Keller says that when we become a Christian, we give up our right to be offended. Just as God no longer counts our sins against us, we should no longer count other people’s sins against them. What is your internal reaction to that? For many of us, the initial response is anger, followed with, “But you don’t understand how awful that person was to me.” The Beatitudes not only reveal the ideals of the kingdom of God, they also reveal where I still wrestle with God’s ideals. They vividly point out to me where I need Jesus to die for my sins. As I come to Jesus and ask to receive His grace and mercy, transformation begins in my heart. One way to read the Beatitudes is to see them as a description of how the grace of God takes hold of our lives. The truth is that we cannot give mercy to others until we begin to grasp our vast need for that same mercy. When our hands are full of God’s mercy toward us, it will certainly overflow to the lives of others.

JAMES MADSEN serves as P A S T O R of D I S C I P L E S H I P

he pure in heart are not those with a perfect heart, but those whose heart is free of shame, unworthiness, and guilt. I think first of the children, students, and adults with special needs who participate in our Tapestry and Mosaic ministries—they give and receive a pure love so freely. The pure heart is a heart that is freed up to see God. Not to actually see the face of God, like the Apostle Paul talks about, but to see the work of God in our lives. The clearer our hearts are—free of our own needs, wants, and desires; free of our own self-centered need for approval—the more alert we are to God revealing His love for us. God is not interested in our outward appearance. He is most interested in our hearts, and the one thing that cleans up our broken, sin-filled hearts is to recognize our need for Jesus and what He did on the cross, to honestly confess what we’ve done wrong and ask for His forgiveness. When we experience that freedom—when our hearts are unencumbered with sin, and are made pure by Christ’s sacrifice for us—we then can know God more clearly and love others more abundantly.

RICH PHENOW serves as P A S T O R of C O N G R E G A T I O N A L C A R E

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f we were to replace this with today’s language, I think Jesus could have said, “Blessed are those who strive for peace, for they are inviting people into God’s family.” I think it’s important that we see that peacemaking is not passive, but active. The concept of shalom, or “peace,” goes far beyond the absence of turmoil. It can be translated as “completeness” or “wholeness,” and it means that something is working in harmony, or doing exactly as intended. To strive for peace is to pursue the flourishing of all, inviting them to live as a part of God’s family on earth.

Being a peacemaker is not just the work of social justice warriors. It is the daily, small actions that each of us take to love our family members, neighbors, and coworkers. Not just those who are easy to love, but also the talkative person ahead of us in line and the aggressive driver on the road. Making peace begins on the local scale—we strive for peace in small ways every day. After all, what good is preaching peace on a global scale if we bring disharmony, disunity, and brokenness by the way we treat others? In the end, Jesus fulfills the Jewish concept of shalom, or peace, by embodying the idea of a flourishing human, living every moment as He was intended to live. May we live with such intentionality, and in doing so, invite more into God’s family.

PETEY CROWDER serves as P A S T O R of A D U L T M I N I S T R I E S

If Jesus were to give this Beatitude today, He might say something like:

When you are faithful to your commitment to God, no ma er the negative consequences that come your way, you discover a keen awareness of how to flourish here and now, regardless of the When you make choices that set circumstances you find yourself in. things right—with you and God, you and others, you and your world—you won’t have to wait for When you are mocked or ridiculed life a er death. You will experience for living a life that honors God, life that is truly life now. you gain insight into what is lasting and undiminished both in When you make your connection to God this life and the life to come. your top priority and your desire to honor Him outweighs your desire to be accepted by others, you will see and hear how God is moving and working in the world around you.

There may come a time when you lose something because of your faith—when ease and comfort are taken away from you because of your love for God. Don’t let it get to you because in those moments, you will have access and insight into the eternal movement of your Creator.

JAKE KIRCHNER serves as C O N N E C T I O N S P A S T O R CPC LIFE

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BECOME A MEMBER OF CPC! Friday, October 26 6:30-8:30PM – AND –

Saturday, October 27

Thursday, October 11 • 5:30-7:30PM Evereve Home Office

9:00AM-1:00PM

Join us for a short weekend retreat to make your connection to CPC more official!

How do you wade through the cultural concepts of confidence prevalent on Instagram, blogs, self-help books, and TV to understand what REAL confidence is?

On Friday, enjoy a potluck dinner, conversation with other CPCers, and an introduction and Q&A with a CPC pastor. Saturday morning includes a continental breakfast and discussion around trusting Jesus as Lord and Savior, becoming a disciple of Jesus, and what faithful membership entails. Share about your faith with a church elder and officially become a member during our Joining Lunch.

Come enjoy drinks and appetizers and hear a panel discuss practical steps you can take to become (and stay) confident in the woman God created you to be.

WHY CONNECT CARDS? In August and September, we piloted Connect Cards in order to invite worshippers to new and deeper ways of engaging in our church community.

Here are some of the results from those 7 weeks:

749

people filled out a Connect Card at least once

148

people communicated a desire to take a new, first, or different step

people shared a desire to serve (most of them in Family Ministry)

people asked to connect with a small group, study, or Sunday Community

people expressed interest in becoming members

HAPPENINGS EVENTS MID-MONTH CHAPEL SERVICE

Wednesday, October 17 • 12:00PM • Chapel A traditional service with a short message by Van Chounlamountry, hymns, Communion, and prayers. Lunch follows.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

Saturday, November 17 • 9:00AM-4:00PM • CPC The CPC Holiday Boutique returns to our newly-remodeled spaces! Come with your Christmas lists to shop for unique gifts made by more than 100 artists. A soup lunch will be available for purchase. All CPC proceeds are used to support mission and ministry work and funding for our Choral Scholar program.

MEET GOD ON YOUR MAT: HOLY YOGA

Mondays at 7:05AM • Tuesdays at 5:30PM • Thursdays at 3:30PM & 5:30PM • Saturdays at 9:00AM • Sundays at 3:00PM Holy Yoga offers connection to Jesus and restoration for the body through Scripture, meditation, and movement. Classes are usually held in Anderson Hall or MPR. Please check printed schedule in the Great Room.

WOMEN WHO INSPIRE

Thursday, October 11 • 5:30-7:30PM • Evereve Home Office Women Who Inspire evening events are geared toward women of all ages and stages to be encouraged to grow in life, work, and calling. Join us for happy hour and a panel discussion on Confidence Rooted in Christ. Our panelists are Director of Student Ministries at CPC, Carrie Gleeson, Co-CEO of Evereve, Megan Tamte, and food blogger-turned-author, Tonja Engen. Cost: $15, plus cash bar. Sign up: cpconline.org/events

NEW! GAME NIGHT

Friday, October 19 • 7:30-9:30PM • The Commons Bring your favorite game and enjoy snacks and soda on us. More details: cpconline.org/events

NEW MEMBER RETREAT

Friday, October 26 from 6:30-8:30PM and Saturday, October 27 from 9:00AM-1:00PM • Fellowship Hall Make your connection to CPC more official by becoming a member of CPC! Begin Friday with a fun potluck dinner for the whole family. Continue Saturday with breakfast, small group discussion, and our Joining Lunch. No childcare. Sign up: cpconline.org/events

20s & 30s BRUNCH

Sunday, October 28 • 12:15PM • Tavern on France Join us for a delicious brunch immediately following the 11:00AM service. Singles, couples, professionals, and students—you’re invited to come hang out and connect with others. Text “brunch” to 555888 for 20s and 30s event reminders.

ALL SAINTS’ WEEKEND

Saturday-Sunday, November 3-4 during services All Saints Weekend is a time to celebrate loved ones who have gone home to heaven in the past year. A slide show is shown to honor the memories of those for whom we have held a memorial service at CPC.

FIRST STEPS

November 11 • 10:30AM & 12:00PM • Room 200 Want to learn more about our church, staff, and programs? This informal time is a great place to hear more about our community and how to get connected!

KIDS WEEKEND PROGRAMS

No registration required. More details at cpconline.org/weekend-programs. Saturday 5:15PM service: Loving childcare provided (6 weeks-3 years) Sundays: All kids must check in at the Family Check-In area. Nursery (Infants & Toddlers): Loving childcare provided. Sprouts (2-year-olds): Play and learn about the Bible with weekly lessons and art projects. JAM (3-5-year-olds): Have fun and learn through Bible lessons, prayer, art, and worship. Elementary Programming (K-5th): 9:30 AM Sunday School Hour: Kids are grouped by their grade—K/1st, 2nd/3rd, or 4th/5th—and go deep into God’s Word in a fun and interactive way. 11:00AM Kids’ Church: Kids worship all together as a community and hear an age-appropriate Bible lesson. They then divide into grade groups for exploratory activities.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: CHOIR & CLUB

Wednesdays (no Choir or Club October 31)• 5:00 -7:30PM Dinner (5:00-6:15PM): Enjoy dinner with your family and fellowship with other CPCers at our weekly dinner. Food options will change weekly. Cost: $5/person. Choir for K-5th graders (5:30-6:15PM): Develop a love for music, learn biblical truths, and improve musical and dramatic skills, all while praising God! Kids participate in worship services and special programs throughout the year. Club for 2nd-5th graders (6:25-7:30PM): A dynamic mix of fun, learning, and prayer, Club encourages kids to grow in Christ and in friendships. All students in Grades 2-5 will start in the Westview Room for a time of fun, worship, and teaching. Then they’ll split into smaller groups by age for community building activities and to understand how God’s Word applies to their lives. Cost: $30/first child, $20/second child, $10/third child; max $60/family. Sign up: cpconline.org/kids

FIRST GRADE BIBLES

Workshop: Thursday, October 11 • 6:30-8:00PM • Westview Room Bible Sunday: Sunday, October 14 • 9:30 or 11:00AM • Sanctuary On Bible Sunday, first graders recite a verse and receive a Bible in front of the congregation. Come with your child on Thursday night to explore their new Bible and inscribe it with a special note. Your child will practice the verse for Sunday and we’ll celebrate with a small snack. Sign up: cpconline.org/events CPC LIFE

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BACK TO THE '80s FAMILY ROLLER SKATING PARTY

Wednesday, October 17 • 6:30PM • Roller Garden We’re replacing Club for roller skating fun! Kids and families: come show off your skate moves and '80s attire and meet some new friends. Cost: $5 per skater (reduced admission and skate rental). We’ll serve popcorn and drinks. This is not a drop off event.

NEW! KIDS’ FAM JAM

Saturday, October 27 • 9:00-10:45AM • CPC Kids and families are invited to celebrate the fall season with games, fall crafts, and a snack for all ages. This is a great chance to meet other families with preschool though elementary kids.

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TAPESTRY

Tuesdays, October 9 & 23 • 6:30-7:30PM • Anderson Hall CPC’s ministry for kids and students with special needs explores who God is and how we can have a relationship with Him through Bible study, service projects, games, guest speakers, and story/drama. vanc@cpconline.org

MOSAIC WORSHIP SERVICE

Sunday, October 14 • 10:45AM • Westview Room Mosaic celebrates that we are all children of God, and all are invited to worship God in our own way. This service is led mostly by students with special needs. Noises, sounds, and movements are welcome—they are all pleasing to God! Brunch is provided following worship for a time of fellowship and food. vanc@cpconline.org

REGISTRATION

ADULTS

All 6th-12th graders must register in order to participate in Student Ministries programs and small groups. Sign up: cpconline.org/students

MIXED

MIDDLE SCHOOL ACCESS

IN THE WORD

Wednesdays (no program October 17 or 31)• 6:25-7:30PM • Fellowship Hall A high-energy, engaging program for 6th grade students. Awesome high school leaders lead small groups. Please make sure your student is registered. brooksw@cpconline.org

Mondays • 9:30-11:30AM • Room 116 OR Tuesdays • 7:00-8:30PM • Room 116 James Madsen leads this discussion-oriented study of the Gospel of Luke for men and women. Sign up: cpconline.org/classes

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SUPERNATURAL PARENTING

Wednesday (no program October 17) • 6:25-7:30PM • MPR A night of fun, large-group learning and small-group discussion for 7th-8th graders. Please make sure your student is registered. vanc@cpconline.org

RUCKUS: FLYING IN THE FALL

Wednesday, October 17 • 6:00-8:00PM 6th-8th graders, join us for a fun and exciting night at AirMaxx Trampoline Park in Eden Prairie. Cost is $18 and online registration is required. Sign up: cpconline.org/events

HIGH SCHOOL COMMITMENT CLASS

Wednesdays (no program October 17) • 6:25-7:30PM • Anderson Hall A night of fun, large-group learning and small-group discussion for 9th graders. Please make sure your student is registered. carrieg@cpconline.org

CC FALL RETREAT

Saturday-Sunday, November 3-4 • Lake Geneva Christian Center, Alexandria, MN Amazing games, awesome talks, and time with your small group. Kickoff the year together on the Commitment Class Fall Retreat. Check in at CPC at 8:30AM on Saturday; buses return at approximately 12:30PM on Sunday. Cost: $125; scholarships available. Sign up: cpconline.org/events

TEN12

Wednesdays (off-site October 17) • 7:45-9:00PM • Westview Room A great night full of fun and an authentic space for kids to just be themselves. We start the night in Westview for large group learning followed by small group time to process what you just heard. ericaf@cpconline.org

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Wednesdays, 6:25-7:30PM • CPC Drop off your kids at Club and gain insight and encouragement for this high calling of being a mom or dad. We’re so excited to partner with our own CPCer, Becky Danielson—national speaker, author, educator—who will lead a faith-filled parenting class. This is a year-long class—come when you can! Childcare will be provided for 1st grade and under. Cost: $40 for materials Sign up: cpconline.org/classes

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesdays • 11:00AM-12:00PM • Room 303 Rick Byron leads this lively discussion on the book of James. We meet every Wednesday except when Edynamoes is held. Sign up: cpconline.org/classes

SUNDAY COMMUNITIES

Sundays • 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.

• E3: millenial couples (9:30AM - Room 116) • CATALYST: couples with young children (9:30AM - Room 201 & 202) • MIXED TAPES: primarily 30s (9:30AM - Fellowship Hall West) • S.A.L.T.: 40s & 50s (9:30AM - Fellowship Hall East) • A.C.T.S.: late 50s & up (9:20AM - Fellowship Hall Center) • MORE: active retired (10:45AM - Fireside Room) • CREDO: intergenerational (10:45AM - Room 10) Learn more: cpconline.org/sunday-communities

SMALL GROUPS

CPC offers a variety of small groups to help you connect with others and to deepen your relationship with Jesus. For more details and to sign up: cpconline.org/groups. • 20s & 30s: 2nd, 4th, & 5th Tuesdays • 7:30-9:00PM • South Minneapolis

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• Soul Keepers (50s & up): Every other Wednesday • 7:00-8:30PM • St. Louis Park • 30s Couples: First Thursdays • 7:00-8:30PM • Member homes • Christ in Career: 1st & 3rd Saturdays • 8:30-10:00AM • CPC • 40s-50s Couples: Alternate Sunday and Thursdays twice a month • 7:15-8:45PM • Member homes

MEN

SMALL GROUPS

CPC offers a variety of small groups to help you connect with others and to deepen your relationship with Jesus. For more details and to sign up: cpconline.org/groups. • Monday Evening Moms’ Group: 1st Mondays • nearby home • Titus 2 Women: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesdays • 9:30-11:30AM • CPC • Wednesday Night Moms’ Group: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesdays • 6:157:30PM • CPC

OLDER ADULTS

SMALL GROUPS

CPC offers a variety of small groups to help you connect with others and to deepen your relationship with Jesus. For more details and to sign up: cpconline.org/groups. •W ednesday Morning Group: Wednesdays • 6:30AM • CPC • The Dads’ Group: Wednesdays • 6:30-7:30PM • CPC • Thursday Morning Groups: Thursdays • 7:00-8:00AM • CPC • Friday Guys’ Group: Fridays • 6:10-7:00AM • Calvary Church in Edina • SAM (Saturday AM) Group: Saturdays • 8:00-9:30AM • CPC

WOMEN NEEDLEWORK GUILD

Saturday, October 13 • 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

TUESDAY AFTERNOON WOMEN’S STUDY

Tuesdays • 1:00-2:30PM • Anderson Hall Carolyn Beatty leads a Bible study on 1 Corinthians. This group generates lively discussions and cares for one another. Judy Romine at 952.929.4983

NEW! TUESDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S STUDY

CIRCLES (women

60+) Circles combine fellowship, learning, and service in a small group setting. Guests and new members always welcome! ESTHER CIRCLE Wednesday, November 7 • 10:00AM • in a nearby home All women are welcome to join us for a Bible study on prayer and fellowship. shellienw@gmail.com LYDIA & MARTHA CIRCLES Wednesday, October 17 • 10:30AM • The Commons We are off to a great start this fall! All are welcome to join us. CPC’s Pastor of Missions, Emily Hamilton, will be our guest. Judy Romine 952.929.4983; 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, October 31• 11:30 AM • Fellowship Hall Come enjoy a lunch with a Holy Spirit-filled community of friends and then sit back and tap your toes to the music of pianist, John Bury. Cost: $5. Please bring Jerry’s cash receipts and pop/can tabs. Sign up by October 28: Cleo Wedge at 952.922.2769

2nd & 4th Tuesdays • 6:45-8:15PM • Room 302 Join us for a video-based study by Kelly Minter and learn to understand our modern-day idols and experience the more abundant life Jesus gives. Cost: $16. Sign up: cpconline.org/classes

CARE GROUPS

MOM’S MORNING (for moms of young children)

LARGE GROUP 2nd & 4th Wednesdays • 9:30-11:30AM • Westview On October 10, come ready to relax, eat refreshments, drink coffee, and connect with the women around you! On October 24, Ginny Mooney from 99 Balloons shares about “Finding God in the Least Likely Places.” Limited childcare available. Program cost: $60; childcare cost: $55/child. Sign up: cpconline.org/groups SMALL GROUP Meet 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays • 9:30-11:30AM Groups allow you to develop deeper relationships through Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and Christ-centered support. Limited childcare available. Childcare cost: $55/child. Sign up: cpconline.org/groups

MOMS IN THE MIDDLE (for moms of tweens and teens)

LARGE GROUP Thursday, November 1 • 9:45-11:30AM • Anderson Hall Aaron Pierce presents “Jesus in the Secular World,” tools to reach young people who think the church is irrelevant. Aaron is Executive Director of Steiger, a worldwide mission organization that is called to reach and disciple the Global Youth Culture for Jesus. Cost: $5 at the door. Sign up: cpconline.org/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 one and each other. rgarton1@msn.com

LAY CARE MINISTRY TRAINING

Mondays, October 8-November 5 • 6:30-8:30 PM • Anderson Hall Become a trained Lay Minister to encourage, support, and provide tangible acts of service to those who are hurting. Areas include Grief Recovery, Oneon-One Support, Hospital Ministry, Prayer & Healing, and Senior Visitation. Sign up: cpconline.org/events

GRIEF RECOVERY

Tuesday, October 9 • 6:00-8:30PM • Fireside Room • Meets 2nd Tuesdays Grief Recovery is for those who have lost a loved one. We experience God’s hope and healing through fellowship and prayer, and sharing a meal. CPC staff member Cathy Wood will speak. No reservation needed. debbiem@cpconline.org

GRACE & HOPE FOR OUR CHILDREN

Tuesday, October 16• 7:00-8:30PM • Room 306 • meets 3rd Tuesdays CPC LIFE

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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. Nancy Howe, CFPS, NAMI Minnesota will speak on “Ambiguous Grief.” Meetings include support, fellowship, and occasional guest speakers. dbrown@dcbrowninc.com

NEW! DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesdays, October 16-January 15 • 6:30-8:00PM • Room 205 This group is for people who are recently divorced or in the process of divorce. We welcome you wherever you are on the emotional spectrum of divorce. Come every week or for the topics that are most relevant for you. Details at: cpconline.org/care

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Friday, October 12 • 10:00AM-12:00PM • Anderson Hall Saturday, October 27 • 10:00AM-12:00PM • Room 204 This ministry seeks to share God's love, comfort, and peace through the knitting and gifting of shawls. Prayers for the recipient are knit into each shawl. Newcomers are welcome and tutoring is provided. Janice Velgersdyk at 612.986.5902

S.T.A.R.S.

(Short Term Assistance Reaching Seniors) is a new ministry designed to support seniors at home during their recovery from an accident, illness, or fall. Services include transportation to doctor/physical therapy appointments, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, and more! Judy Brink at 952.920.4364

SERVE HERE LOVE JESUS AND LOVE KIDS?

Want children to love Jesus and grow close to others at church? Research says join them to help make their faith real! We have various ways to volunteer, from weekly to monthly opportunities. Let us know you are interested: karenr@cpconline.org

A.R.M.S. (Active Retired Men Serving) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

URBAN VENTURES MOBILE MARKET & FOOD TRUCK

October 14 • before and after services Support the Urban Ventures CityKid Mobile Market and Food Truck coming to CPC on October 14. Fresh produce and other products will be for sale. All proceeds from the market benefit families and youth through the programs of Urban Ventures.

BLOOMINGTON LOAVES AND FISHES

October 19 •Third Friday of the month, year-round • Meal Prep: 2-4PM, Serve: 5-7PM • Creekside Community Center Individuals, small groups, and families with children are welcome! Meal prep is best for volunteers ages 16 and older while serving is best for volunteers ages 7 and older. Sign up: cpconline.org/events

FAR ZAMBIA GO!TRIP – LAST CALL!

November 10-21, 2018 Travel to Zambia with CPC! You’ll meet our urban partners at The Jubilee Centre working in the George compound of Lusaka and our rural partners working in Moyo with World Vision. Meet CPC sponsored children, visit Victoria Falls, and participate in an optional safari. leslieb@cpconline.org For more information, contact:

MISSION PARTNERS OCTOBER MISSION OF THE MONTH

Through urban outreach and anti-trafficking efforts, our October Mission Partner, Source MN, empowers the at-risk and unreached to make a break from the past and build foundations for the future. Source serves the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of their clients. Representatives will be at the Blue Wall in the Great Room on Sundays in October. Mark your check memo Mission of the Month or give online: cpconline.org/give

URBAN HOMEWORKS PERPETUATE THE HOPE LUNCHEON October 12 • 12:00PM • Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, 225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis Complimentary seats are available through CPC. RSVP: leslieb@cpconline.org

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 levels. noelc@cpconline.org

OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL 2018 SUMMIT

CALLING ALL SINGERS!

URBAN VENTURES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

October 12-14 • Loews Hotel, 601 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis Register: opportunity.org

Thursdays, 7:00-9:00PM (Rehearsal) and Sundays, 9:30AM We’ve got a place for you in the Chancel Choir at CPC. This non-auditioned group participates primarily in the 9:30AM service and is open to any interested singers. In particular, we are looking for men to join our tenors and basses, but ALL singers are welcome! Rehearsals are in full swing, so now is a good time to get involved. heatherh@cpconline.org

with Amy Grant October 25 • 6:00PM • Colin Powell Center, 2924 Fourth Ave S, Minneapolis Complimentary seats are available through CPC. RSVP: leslieb@cpconline.org

NEAR

November 15 • 6:00PM • Double Tree Park Place, 1500 Park Place Blvd, St Louis Park Sign up: sourcemn.org

HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS SERIES

Tuesdays, October 9-November 13 • 6:30-8:00PM • Fellowship Hall In this six-week series, learn more about trafficking and local victimization and how you can take action. Each weekly session requires an hour and a half of reading and journaling. Required resources: In Our Backyard by Nita Belles and Make It Zero by Mary Frances Bowley, both available in Pathway Bookstore. Sign up: cpconline.org/events

OCTOBER 2018

CPC LIFE

SOURCE MN FALL BANQUET-CELEBRATING HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY IN THE CITY

TREEHOUSE HOPE & HARMONY CONCERT with Sara Groves and John Mark Nelson November 30 • 6:30PM • CPC Sign up: treehouseyouth.org/events

BIRTHS

Reid and Loren Shane welcomed a son, Hugh Olaf Christianson, on August 7.

Eileen Traeger passed away on August 28 at the age of 88. She is survived by her daughter Beth (Leo) Fernandez and grandchildren Mikaela, Grace, Eli, and Alex.

Max and Monica Hintz welcomed a daughter, Cameron Grace, on August 10.

Dave Maxwell passed away on September 2 at the age of 69. He is survived by wife Bonnie, daughter Kate and son Ryan.

Ross and Leah Pillsbury welcomed a son, Hunter Charles, on August 19.

Francis Washburn passed away on September 10 at the age of 80. He is survived by daughter Joelle (Leif) Syverson and grandchildren Ellyse (Ryan) Ness and Elliot and Aaron Syverson.

Joseph and Lindsay Beumer welcomed a son, Duncan Fredrick, on September 14. Matthew and Kelsey Johnson welcomed a daughter, Dylan Lorraine, on September 15. Nick and Amanda Moriarty welcomed a daughter, Kinlee Rebecca, on September 16.

MARRIAGES

Adam McLain and Julie Andersen were married on September 15. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated. Chris Malone and Kate Turnbull were married on September 21. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated. Ben Klassen and Chelsea Gauger were married on September 22. The Rev. Melissa Schaser officiated. Kevin Marusiak and Emily Burnett were married on September 22. The Rev. Dr. John Crosby officiated. William Fullam and Laura Ungs were married on September 24. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated. Spencer Chan and Chelsie Frank were married on September 29. The Rev. Paul Tshihamba officiated. Terry Pegues and Amelia Hogan were married on September 29. The Rev. Debbie Manning officiated.

DEATHS

Christine Todd passed away on August 26.

Jean Sverdrup passed away on September 12 at the age of 91. She is survived by her son George (Kathleen) Sverdrup and granddaughter Tanja (Allen) Pofahl. Robert “Bob” Wheelock passed away on September 12 at the age of 99.

RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED Dave Carver Shirley Gerdin

Ellen Hastings Holli Hotz

Kristi Nasby Ruth Stoddard

STAFF UPDATES

Ashley Crowder has temporarily joined the Student Ministries team as a part-time administrative assistant through December. Annie Michel now works part-time in Pathway Bookstore.

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Missions YTD Total Missions Giving: $52,867 Ministry Fund Revenue/Expense Update July 2018 YTD Revenue Actual: $605,295 July 2018 YTD Revenue Budget: $605,438 August 2018 YTD Revenue Actual: $836,670 August 2018 YTD Revenue Budget: $845,513 YTD (8/31/2018) We are behind on giving revenue by $8,843 We are under on expenses by $48,940

Margaret Green Johnson passed away on August 22 at the age of 97.

We want you to feel informed!

Visit cpconline.org/transition for recent updates, FAQs, and contact information.

A SAVE-THE DATE FOR A CELEBRATION HONORING THE CROSBYS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

T R A N S I T I O N

Update

“Pray that the Lord your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do.” Jeremiah 42:3

The Transition Prayer Team have committed to pray daily for the Crosbys, CPC staff, elders, and transition teams. They, along with transition team leaders, are also praying for each CPC department and team members by name. PLEASE JOIN THEM AS WE PRAY: • to see God glorified and His reputation increased • for a healthy transition • for leaders to receive wisdom and discernment • for unity of mind • to trust fully in God • to know the plans God has for CPC • to follow His will.

CPCers gather to pray and dedicate our new spaces.

Enjoying our new patio at the Savor Summer Block Party.

Moms and babies at Mom's Morning Kick-off.

All generations gather at the Savor Summer Block Party.

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