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f only those profound words from Dallas Willard would shape my life more often! I long to be cognizant that I am part of the Kingdom work of the God of the universe. But then the phone rings, and I’m off—pulled away from the eternal by the incessant now. So how did the Early Church explode from a roomful of scared peasants into the Church today of more than 2.1 billion people who say they are followers of Jesus? The book of Acts chronicles this amazing story, and the heart of this movement can be condensed to two words: Holy Spirit. Jesus said, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses. . . . ”—and it happened. Just weeks after that proclamation, we read, “The Jewish leaders were astonished that the apostles were preaching so boldly, seeing that they were uneducated, ordinary men. And they took note that they had been with Jesus” (Acts 4:13, emphasis mine).

I REALIZE THAT IN ORDER TO HEAR GOD SPEAK, I NEED QUIETER VOICES RATHER THAN LOUDER ONES, STILLNESS RATHER THAN FRANTIC ACTIVITY. Does that same Spirit work today, in our church and your life? If so, how? I believe God’s primary voice to me comes in Scripture, embedded in a community that lives it together. Eugene Peterson says it well: “We don’t form our personal spiritual lives out of a random assembly of favorite texts in combination with individual circumstances; we are formed by the Holy Spirit in accordance with the text of Holy Scripture. God does not put us in charge of forming our personal spiritualities. We grow in accordance with the revealed Word implanted in us by the Spirit.” As I type this, the fire alarm is being tested, going on and on and on . . . if only my spiritual alarm were as loud! But I realize that in order to hear God speak, I need quieter voices rather than louder ones, stillness rather than frantic activity, and then obedience to what I’ve already learned rather than waiting for the “silver bullet.” As we journey through the book of Acts this summer during worship, my prayer is that you’ll have a growing sense of the work of the Holy Spirit both then and today. May we all seek to recognize that still, small voice of the Spirit this summer—whether near the lakeshore, in the crackling of a bonfire, or in that rare time of solitude, when you can lay your heart before Jesus.

J O H N C R O S B Y serves as SENIOR PASTOR

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JOURNAL CONVERSATIONALLY Use two different colored pens and a journal to try to clarify “who’s talking” during your prayer times. Record your thoughts in one color, and what you think you’re hearing from God in the other.

FIND A “THIN SPACE” Celtic Christians believed that there are places where the layer separating heaven and earth is thin, places where God’s presence can be more easily felt. This might be a patio chair in your backyard, a bench at a nearby lake, a quiet coffee shop, or a room in your house. Identify a “thin space” and find ten minutes to sit in God’s presence.

SET A CLEAR SIGNAL Light a candle, put a “do not disturb” sign on your door, or use another signal to indicate to yourself and your housemates that you’re taking intentional time to listen to the Spirit.

CONNEC TING with the SPIRIT Discerning the voice of God. Seeing the movement of the Spirit. Listening to that still small voice. In 2018, these aren’t easy things to do. We are SO busy. So plugged in. So connected. It can be difficult to sit in the quiet, to listen well, and to see the Spirit at work in our lives. This summer, we want to encourage you to find space and use creativity to connect to God through the person of the Holy Spirit through intentional practices.

REFLECT ON SCRIPTURE

CREATE OR ENJOY ART

Find a Bible passage to read. Notice how God might be speaking to you through His Word. Take time to dwell on a word or phrase that catches your attention. Let your heart respond to God in prayer.

The creative process opens up space for the Spirit to enter in and speak to you through drawing, listening to or making music, or dancing. Find calm and openness through creating or appreciating art.

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SEE GOD IN NATURE

“Without the Spirit we can neither love God nor keep His commandments.” – Augustine

Begin a walk by asking God to speak through the beauty of His creation. Clear your mind by focusing on the details of creation to allow space for God to speak to you.

PRACTICE REFOCUSING When you’re trying to sit and listen, your mind is bound to wander. Keep a pad of paper nearby to jot down a to-do list or other thoughts that pop into your head. Then mentally set those thoughts aside and return to listening.

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Being in nature

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HOLY SPIRIT?

“Trying to do the Lord’s work in your own strength is the most confusing, exhausting, and tedious of all work. But when you are filled with the Holy Spirit, then the ministry of Jesus just flows out of you.” – Corrie Ten Boom

“Those in whom the Spirit comes to live are God’s new Temple. They are, individually and corporately, places where heaven and earth meet.” – N.T. Wright

Intentional solitude/quiet

Reflecting on Scripture

“Creating time, space, and opportunity to hear God is paramount for those of us who desire to sense His Spirit’s conviction, to receive His detailed guidance, and to discern His intimate leading.” – Priscilla Shirer

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P E T E Y C R O W D E R serves as P A S T O R of A D U L T M I N I S T R I E S .

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cts is the story of the Holy Spirit’s work in the life of the Early Church. It’s a story that begins with Jesus imploring His earliest followers to seek and receive the power of God through His Holy Spirit. And it’s a story that ends with Paul in a Roman jail as the Gospel spreads to thousands of people in virtually every corner of the known world. One catalytic moment—when the Spirit of God shows up as a mighty, rushing wind to empower each and every Jesus follower—sets off a movement. What follows are moments of celebration, moments of healing, moments of near disaster, and moments where it felt like it could all fall apart. Yet along every step of the journey, God’s Spirit was blowing. The Holy Spirit of God works to draw people to Jesus, and then includes them in God’s extended-family-on-mission, the Church. It was happening in the book of Acts, and it’s still happening today. He speaks to our soul, just as He spoke to Lydia, Peter, Cornelius, Priscilla and Aquila, Paul and others, and invites us to join Him in big, but mostly small, ways. As you find yourself, like many Minnesotans, outdoors this summer, pay attention to the wind. Whether you’re in your yard, on the lake, at your cabin, or just out for a walk, feel the wind and let it remind you that God’s Spirit is at work in your life and in the world. Let it be nourishment for your soul, reminding you that you are not alone, that you walk with God, and God lives inside of you. God’s Spirit is always wooing your soul and remaking you into the image of Jesus Christ. Look for moments when His presence feels close. Then let us follow the Holy Spirit’s lead and walk with boldness into the lives God has for us.

S TA FF SP OT LIGH T E MILY H A MILT O N HOMETOWN: Baton Rouge, Louisiana FAMILY: Kyle, married 8 years ago HOBBIES: cooking and eating, Louisiana food (jambalaya, gumbo, Étouffée), going to farmers markets, and singing FAVORITE AUTHORS: Anne Lamott, Barbara Brown Taylor BELOVED MOVIES: any Jane Austen book-to-screen GUILTY PLEASURES: binge-watching The Office and Parks & Rec LITTLE KNOWN FACT: auditioned for American Idol when she was 26

W H AT LED YOU TO CPC? I was aware of CPC for years because of their partnership with Congo Initiative, my employer in Congo. I’ve appreciated that CPC has so much established already and is committed to a very holistic vision of mission: we care about people’s souls, bodies, and minds.

W H AT A RE YOU E XCITED A BOUT A S PA S TOR OF MIS SIONS? I’m excited that there are some really strong foundations here—missions lay leadership, historic connections, and partnerships to steward—but that there’s also opportunity to explore what’s next for CPC. I think missions is part of discipleship. So as we engage with people who are on the margins, as we engage cross-culturally, I want to help our congregation reflect on how these things speak back into our lives and how these interactions can make us more like Jesus.

YOU’RE FROM LOUISI A N A . W H Y DON’ T YOU H AV E A N ACCENT? Someone once told me that empathic people take on the vocal tonality of people they are around. If I were with my mom, you’d hear an accent. But my husband is from Wisconsin and then I spoke French in Congo, so my accent has sort of been gone for a while.

CA N YOU SH A RE A BOUT YOUR RECENT MIS SIONS E X PERIENCE? My husband and I began working in Congo in 2015. I was teaching theology to undergraduate students and developing programming to equip pastors, connect them to small learning groups, and give them space for selfcare. Living and working in Congo was my most formative

Read more of our interview with Emily on our website: cpconline.org/emily

experience. It made me think hard about what true crosscultural partnership looks like. One of the things I really valued was working under local leadership in Congo— my team was Congolese, and that provided a different experience than if we had been in a missionary compound trying to implement our own project. It’s made me really passionate about indigenous local leadership and supporting missions that are moving in that direction.

A RE THERE MOMENTS TH AT S TA ND OUT IN YOUR LIFE W HEN YOU HE A RD THE HOLY SPIRIT OR FELT LED BY THE SPIRIT? The Holy Spirit speaks to me a lot through times of solitude, journaling, and space to reflect deeply on Scripture. And I try to check out what I hear in those moments with a few other people I’m close to. After accepting this position, I spent a lot of time in prayer, knowing that I was about to enter an environment that was pretty much opposite in every way from where we’d been. In Congo the resource needs were apparent all the time, so what did it mean to now do ministry in a place so resource rich? I felt God acknowledging that I was grieving the loss of Congo, and I heard, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted, but not comfortable.” I also had this sense of God saying, “Emily, one of the things you learned in Congo was how to give me the loaves and fishes you had even though you felt like it wasn’t enough. That isn’t changing with where you’re going. You still need to live your life as an offering to me.”

E M I L Y H A M I L T O N recently became PASTOR OF MISSIONS

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The Memorial Prayer Garden

ucked away between 70th Street and the Sanctuary is the Memorial Prayer Garden: a place of quiet beauty, as well as a sacred resting place for members of our church family. Those who venture just south of the Sanctuary can retreat from the bustle of life and step into a space that offers a meandering path with decorative planters, a gazebo and benches, a water feature, and a memorial wall. The Memorial Prayer Garden was thoughtfully created nearly twenty years ago by members who desired a place to honor their loved ones and celebrate their lives. This is a place that recognizes the beauty of life as well as the poignancy of loss—along the engraved walls one often finds a bouquet of flowers or a symbol of remembrance. And though designed as a place of memoriam, it has also become a place of new beginnings: many brides and grooms commemorate their wedding here, as well. If you’ve never visited the garden, we invite you to sit on a bench. Listen to the gurgling water. Feast your eyes on the beauty of nature. Think of those you love. And quiet your soul and listen to God’s Spirit, who longs to be in relationship with you. Do you desire more information about internment for you or your loved ones? Please contact the main office at 952.920.8515 to learn about options and pricing for internment, engraving, and services held at the Memorial Prayer Garden.

REMEMBERING

Roger Anderson

oger Anderson became the founding pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in 1956 and served as Senior Pastor for more than 30 years, teaching, loving, and praying for this church and our community. Missions was always a focal point for Roger, and his passion was embodied through the commitment CPC has always had to share the Gospel and help those in need across the globe. Roger became a founding member of the Christian Volunteers of Minnesota, and his special interest in Africa led him to accept a teaching position at Daystar University in Kenya after his time at CPC. He and his wife, Dottie, were fundraisers for Daystar for decades, and eventually they returned to Minnesota in 2003, again calling CPC their home church. The community of Christ Presbyterian Church is grateful for Roger’s unswerving witness for Jesus and his ongoing support and care for this church. “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Corinthians 2:9). Roger’s memorial service was held at Christ Presbyterian Church on June 8, 2018. 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.

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Help us pack 500,000 meals June 22-24 3 days.

2,400 packing slots.

1 BIG ROOM READY TO GET DIRTY. Our new Westview Room becomes a Feed My Starving Children Mobile Event Site June 22-24! Gather your small group, Sunday Community, friends, neighbors, or work team and help us feed those in crisis situations around the world.

The cost to pack 500,000 meals is $110,000. Please help us cover the costs—each volunteer will pack about $50 worth of food during their two-hour shift. To contribute, write “FMSC” in the memo section of your check or donate online. You can also contribute by credit card during the packing event.

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HAPPENINGS EVENTS

August 21 • Acme Magic Factory at Centennial Lakes Amphitheater • 12:00-1:00PM • bring your own picnic lunch • all ages

WEEKEND PROGRAMS

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 tell God’s story and your story naturally. Sign up: cathyw@cpconline.org

NEW! BOARD GAME CLUB

Fridays, June 15, July 20, and August 17 • 7:30-10:00PM • Anderson Hall Bring your favorite board game, a snack, and your friends for a night of board games at CPC! Games like Carcassonne, Catan, Ticket to Ride, 7 Wonders, and more will be on hand!

MID-MONTH CHAPEL SERVICE

Wednesday, July 18 (No service in June or August) • 12:00PM • Chapel A traditional service with a short message by Jake Kirchner, hymns, Communion, and prayers. Lunch follows.

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JUNE & JULY

Saturday 5:15PM service: Loving childcare provided (6 weeks-3 years) Sundays 9:30AM & 11:00AM: Nursery (Infants & Toddlers): Loving childcare provided Sprouts (older 2-year-olds–5-year-olds): Have fun and learn through Bible lessons, prayer, art, and worship. Elementary Programming (K-5th) Kids’ Church: Camp Out Come camp out with us directly after the Children’s Sermon. Adventure with Jesus awaits kids this summer.

AUGUST

CPC has only two worship times each weekend: Sundays at 10:00AM and 5:00PM. At these services there will be childcare for birth–2-year-olds, but no kids’ programming.

STUDENTS

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Thursday-Friday, August 9-10 Let’s lead better together. Use code 18HSFAMILY to get a discounted rate of $89 by June 26; $119 after. More details on page 15. Sign up: cpconline.org/gls

MEET GOD ON YOUR MAT: HOLY YOGA

Holy Yoga offers connection to Jesus and restoration for the body through Scripture, meditation, and movement. For class times and locations: cpconline.org/interest-groups

KIDS CAMPS

June 17-22 • Hope Shores Overnight Camp • kids entering 4th-5th grades June 29-July 1 • Family Overnight Camp • families with kids of all ages July 9-12 • VBS Day Camp at CPC • age 3-kids entering 5th grade

CAMPS

Camps are offered for students in grades 6-12.

June 11-15 • Rockslide • adventure camp • students entering 6th-8th grades June 17-22 • Mission Houston • service camp • students entering 9th10th grades June 26-28 • Camp 6:8 • day camp •students entering 6th-8th grades July 9-13* • Quest • houseboat trip • students entering 9th grades July 21-27* • Summit • adventure camp • students entering 10th-12th grades *waitlist Read more details and sign up:

COLLEGE: CHILLIN’ & GRILLIN’

Wednesdays, June 6-August 1 (not meeting July 4) Come hang out with us each Wednesday of the summer! We’ll be talking about how Jesus matters in the special places we put aside for Him and in our everyday lives. Visit facebook.com/cpccollegemin for weekly addresses at local homes.

EVENTS

NEW! Wacky Wednesdays Drop-off event sign up: cpconline.org/events June 13 • drop-off event 1:00-4:00PM • kids 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 • kids entering grades K-5 August 8 • family evening swim at Edina Aquatic Center • 6:00-8:00PM • all ages August 22 • family mission night at VEAP • 6:30-8:00PM • kids entering 2nd grade and older

OUTINGS

No registration required. June 26 • Wiggle Wiggle Jam at Centennial Lakes Amphitheater • 12:001:00PM • bring your own picnic lunch • all ages July 30 • Woodlake Nature Center • nature hike from 4:00-5:00PM • bring your own picnic dinner 5:00-6:00PM • all ages

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ADULTS MIXED 20s & 30s SMALL GROUP

2nd & 4th Tuesdays • 7:30-9:00PM • Minneapolis home All are welcome to join this small group: singles, couples, men, women, professionals, and students! Through prayer, Bible study, and fellowship, we'll navigate life as faith-filled 20- and 30-somethings. Join us this summer as we study Hebrews. Led by AnnaLisa and Justin Buol. Sign up: cpconline.org/groups

FAITH THAT WORKS

Wednesdays, June 6-August 15 (off July 4) • 6:30-8:00PM • Anderson Hall The book of James is intensely practical, filled with allusions to and

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quotations from the teaching of Jesus. This class is open to all who desire to take the teaching of Jesus and apply it to their own personal lives. Led by Janice Velgersdyk. Cost: $7. Sign up: cpconline.org/classes

BIBLICAL HEBREW CLASS

Wednesdays, June 6-August 22 (off July 4) • 6:15-7:30PM • Westview Room Understanding Biblical Hebrew can unlock insights into the Old Testament, as well as the Jewish thought and culture of Jesus and the New Testament. Join Dr. Nick Schaser for a summer-long beginning Hebrew course in which you will learn the basics needed to start reading the Bible in its original language. Cost of course materials: $10. Sign up: cpconline.org/classes

MEN 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 • Westview Room Please come 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

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

OLDER ADULTS HORIZONS

Sunday, July 29 • 1:00 depart from CPC’s main entrance by van • Park Square Theatre in St. Paul Horizons is an inviting community of active retirement-age singles and couples, experiencing and sharing the good we see all around us. Join us for the 2:00 showing of Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, a fastpaced comedy about everyone’s favorite detective solving Sherlock’s most notorious case. Register in the Great Room on Sunday mornings or with debc@cpconline.org Deb Carlson before July 1. Cost: $38/person.

EDYNAMOES

Wednesdays, June 27 & August 1• 11:30 AM • Fellowship Hall In June, we will gather with friends for our luncheon and then welcome our speaker, Jeffery D. Long (United States Postal Inspector), who will provide information on items of concern related to mail fraud that show up on emails. For our end of the summer gathering in August, let's invite friends to join us for another delicious luncheon and then we will enjoy the Jim Shannon Trio performing ragtime music utilizing the piano, bass, and banjo. We will also be collecting school supplies for students (VEAP) as they head “Back to School!” Cost: $5. Please bring Jerry's cash receipts and pop/can tabs. Cleo Wedge at 952.922.2769 Sign up by the Sunday prior:

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FALL PREVIEW

Tuesdays, June 12, July 10, and August 14 • 6:00PM • Lake Harriet Providing women in their middle years a space to live, learn, and serve together while growing in Christ. Gather at the Lake Harriet Bandshell for a walk, then stay for dinner at the lake. Sign up: Deb Paulson at gdmmpaulson@msn.com

NEEDLEWORK GUILD

Saturdays, June 9, July 14, August 11 • 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 • Room 200 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

GROUPS MOM’S MORNING (for moms of young children) Sign up: cpconline.org/groups LARGE GROUP Kickoff: Wednesday, September 12 • 9:30-11:30AM Join other moms for fellowship and inspirational speakers. Online signups open August 1. Program cost: $60; childcare cost: $55/child. SMALL GROUP Meet 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays resuming September 19 • 9:30-11:30AM Groups allow you to develop deeper relationships through Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and Christ-centered support. Childcare cost: $55/child.

MOMS IN THE MIDDLE

Kickoff on September 6 • 9:45-11:30AM Moms in the Middle returns to a monthly schedule in the fall with a new day and start time: first Thursdays at 9:45AM. Psychologist Dr. Teresa Boatman speaks on “The Care and Keeping of your Introvert, Extrovert, and (Lord Help Us!) Perfectionist Teen." Program cost: $40. Online signups open August 6.

IN THE WORD

Mondays starting September 17 • 9:30-11:30AM OR Tuesdays starting September 18 • 7:00-8:30PM James Madsen leads this discussion-oriented study of the Gospel of Luke for men and women. CPC LIFE

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WOMEN IN THE WORD

Mondays starting September 17 • 9:30-11:45AM Join us as we study James MacDonald’s Think Differently.

SUNDAY COMMUNITIES

Sundays starting September 23 • 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. Learn more: cpconline.org/sunday-communities

CARE GROUPS

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 levels. noelc@cpconline.org

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

Friday, June 22-Sunday, June 24 • Westview Room Details on page 9. Sign up: cpconline.org/events

FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD

Registration is now open for our July 22-29 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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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 other. rgarton1@msn.com

GRACE & HOPE FOR OUR CHILDREN

Tuesdays, June 19, July 17, and August 21 • 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, and caregivers as we care for one another on our journeys. Meetings include support, fellowship, and occasional guest speakers. dbrown@dcbrowninc.com

GRIEF RECOVERY

Tuesdays, June 12, July 10, and August 14 •New Summer Time! 7:008:30PM • Fireside Room (old Room 107) • 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. During summer months we start a little later and serve dessert only. No reservation needed. debbiem@cpconline.org

SERVE MISSION OF THE MONTH JUNE/JULY

During the months of June and July, your financial giving to our Mission of the Month, Feed My Starving Children, will help us cover the $.22 cost per meal for 500,000 at our mobile pack event in June. Mark your check memo Mission of the Month or give online: cpconline.org/give

June 15, July 20, and August 17 • Third Friday of the Month, Year-round; Prep: 2:00-4:00PM, Serve: 5:00-7:00PM Location: Creekside Community Center. Volunteers age 15 and older are welcome to prepare and serve a meal with our Bloomington friends. Meal preparation is 2:00-4:00PM; Meal serve and clean-up is 5:00-7:00PM. Sign up online for one or both slots! Sign up: cpconline.org/events

TEAM WORLD VISION

Training currently underway for October 7 race day 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

URBAN VENTURES MOBILE MARKET & FARM WORKDAYS This summer we’re excited to continue our partnership with Urban Ventures with a few opportunities: •S upport the Urban Ventures CityKid Mobile Market and Food Truck (new!), coming to CPC on August 19, September 9, and October 14. Fresh produce and other products will be available as their crops ripen and are ready for sale. •S ponsor a Full or Half Share Organic Produce box through the 2018 growing season to provide healthy foods directly to UV families. •V olunteer at their Urban and Lakeville Farm sites. Work days are scheduled for Saturday, July 21 at the Urban Farm and Saturday, July 28 at the Lakeville Farm. Sign up: cpconline.org/events

FAR ZAMBIA GO!TRIP

AUGUST Whittier Wildflowers Preschool at Calvary Church in Minneapolis is our August Mission of the Month partner. Whittier Wildflowers Preschool provides children from all backgrounds an innovative, affordable early childhood education in a fun, faith-based community. Mark your check memo Mission of the Month or give online: cpconline.org/give

HERE LOVE JESUS AND LOVE KIDS?

Kids’ Ministries is looking for volunteers for Sundays, camps, events, and outings. tammym@cpconline.org

BLOOMINGTON LOAVES AND FISHES

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November 10-22, 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. For more information, contact: leslieb@cpconline.org

BIRTHS

Matt and Erica Forsman welcomed a son, Henry Matthew, on April 30. Jesse and Jessica Schelitzche welcomed a daughter, Nora Lynn, on May 1. Mark and Stephanie Michaels welcomed a daughter, Anita Hannah Joy, on May 20.

MARRIAGES

Dan Leach and Alicia Pfeninger were married on May 12. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated. Tim Hammer and Ericka Johnson were married on May 19. Carrie Gleeson officiated. Martha Rathmanner and Justin Carlson were married on June 2. The Rev. Melissa Schaser officiated.

DEATHS

Dorothy Buteyn passed away on April 30 at the age of 82. Survivors include daughter Elizabeth (Dean) Van Hoever. Lois Loomis passed away on May 5 at the age of 86. She is survived by her four children. (Martha) Alice Jolink passed away on May 14 at the age of 98. Survivors include daughter Susan (Andrew) Tomasko. Former CPC Executive Pastor, Jesse McLeod, passed away on May 19. He is survived by wife Valerie, their two daughters, and grandchildren. Eleanor “Ellie” Stasney passed away on June 14. Survivors include daugher Janice (John) Velgersdyk. Claire Bjornnes passed away on June 23 at the age of 97. Survivors include son Norm (Conni) Bjornnes.

COLLEGE SUMMER INTERNS

Sophie Anderson* — Texas Christian University Alana Barnhart* — St. Olaf Britt Bass — University of Minnesota Tanner Decker — Whitworth Emily Frederickson — Whitworth Peyton Gallagher — Bethel Ryan Gallagher — St. John’s Sam Garton* — Indiana University Marisa Griner — Bethel Alec Karlen* — University of Minnesota Gretchen Miller* — UW Madison Zach Versluis* — Purdue Summer Staff Andra Johnson* * Those who call CPC their home church

RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED Beth Clark

STAFF UPDATES

Due to recent budget changes, three staff positions have been eliminated: Administrative Assistant (Ann Schofield, effective June 1); Musical Arts Associate (Sara Lightbody, effective June 3); and Director of Family Ministries (Sarah Norton, effective June 30). We are grateful for the countless ways that Ann, Sara, and Sarah have supported and contributed to CPC. Their friendship, skill, and dedication will be missed by both staff and congregation. July through mid-August, Sarah Norton will work on staff as Summit Point Leader, overseeing and planning the Global Leadership Summit held at CPC on August 9-10. 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. Heather Hood, Minister of Worship and Music, and James Madsen, Pastor of Discipleship, are currently on sabbatical through mid-August. David Hammond, Director or Worship and Communications, will leave his position on August 11. David, his wife, Heather, and their three children will be moving to Tennessee, where David will be joining a family business. His creativity and investment in the life of CPC will be missed!

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Missions YTD Total Missions Giving: $398,349 Ministry Fund Revenue/Expense Update March 2018 YTD Revenue Actual: $3,948,813 March 2018 YTD Revenue Budget: $4,251,129 April 2018 YTD Revenue Actual: $4,326,872 April 2018 YTD Revenue Budget: $4,577,618 YTD (4/30/2018) We are behind on giving revenue by $250,746 We are under on expenses by $263,803

WELCOME TO OUR NEW ELDERS & DEACONS! At Christ Presbyterian Church our elders:

• are called to serve as spiritual leaders who seek to model in day-to-day life what it means to follow Jesus and to love and serve others. • work to be stewards and guardians of CPC’s mission and vision in partnership with the Senior Pastor and Lead Team. Elders approve priorities and plans to fulfill CPC’s mission and vision. The Senior Pastor and Lead Team are responsible for implementing those plans. • ensure faithful stewardship of the financial resources entrusted to CPC. • develop, encourage, and hold accountable the Senior Pastor and staff.

CLASS OF 2022 | ELDERS TIM D U L A S I first walked through the doors of CPC twenty-five years ago, and I did not know then how dear this community would be to my life. It was here that I attended my first Bible Study and gave my life to Jesus. I became a member in 1999 and have been part of a men’s small group for nineteen years. My wife and I were married here, and we have served together as deacons, led the Marriage Finance Class, and been Marriage Mentors. I am humbled to serve as an elder, and with the Lord’s help, I hope to give back to this community that continues to impact my life.

SUSAN GALL AG HER CPC has been my family’s church home for more than twenty-two years. My husband, Tim, and I raised our three sons here, experiencing Go!Trips to Alabama and Jamaica as a family. I’ve held leadership roles in both Mom’s Morning and the Moms of Teens programs, and last fall I completed Lay Care training, allowing me to serve both our seniors and new parent ministries. I currently serve on the Board of Directors for Family Fest Ministries, as well. I am honored to begin supporting CPC as an elder, and in turn, continuing to grow in my faith in Him.

B ILL R IN G HA M I began visiting CPC shortly after my wife, Christine, and I were married. We recognized that CPC was a church where our faith could grow and also provide a strong children’s ministry for our kids. We joined CPC more than twenty years ago, and through that time I have helped with Sunday school, gone on a mission trip to Alabama, mentored on Wednesday nights, and been a deacon. Christine and I have also been blessed to be part of a couples’ Bible study for the past eighteen years. I look forward to serving as an elder as CPC continues to impact the faith of individuals and families that walk through our doors.

MEG HANN K ANTKE When my husband and I found CPC six years ago, it felt like coming home. What really wowed me was the way that lay members—even high school students!—served each other and sought to impact the world for Jesus. We became members in 2013 and have been invested in the Catalyst community since its inception. I have been blessed to learn, grow, and lead as part of that group, and I hope to bring the same vulnerability, humility, and grace I have experienced to my service as an elder. My prayer is that this thriving church might become a home to those looking to deepen their faith in authentic community.

CLASS OF 2021 | DEACONS Deacons are elected to be the hands and feet of Jesus, serving and supporting the practical needs of those inside and outside the church in the Twin Cities area. Eric Anderson Brian Benz Rebecca Benz Meg Boehne Kathie Bortnem

Karen Brown Andrew Compton Christelle Degboe Eric Eul Melissa Grette-Compton

David Groth Nancy Gulliford Jennifer Ivers Michaun Miller Tim Miller

Bill Moffly Linda Morshare Sarah Radermacher Bradly Smith Chris Sweem Peggy Thompson

Your Leadership Matters. No matter where your influence is—in your family, school, work, or church—when you commit to grow your leadership, everyone around you wins!

August 9-10 Featured speakers include:

Angela Ahrendts T.D. Jakes Senior Vice President Founder and Senior of Retail, Apple Pastor, The Potter’s House

Sheila Heen Founder, Triad Consulting Group; Faculty, Harvard Law School

Simon Sinek New York Times Best-selling Author; Optimist

Erwin McManus Carla Harris Author, Futurist, Vice Chairman, Founder of Mosaic, Managing Director and Los Angeles Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley

Cost: $89 by June 26; $119 after.

S U M M E R W O R S H I P at C P C J U N E A N D J U LY Saturdays at 5:15PM • Contemporary Worship in the new Westview Room Sundays at 9:30AM • Traditional Worship Sundays at 11:00AM • Contemporary Worship

N E W WO R S H I P TI M E S FO R AU GU S T- L A BO R DAY W E E K E N D! Sundays at 10:00AM • Traditional Worship Sundays at 5:00PM • Contemporary Worship

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