November 2012 CPC Life by Christ Presbyterian Church

HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH

Christianity & Culture Audio

Hear audio from our popular fall series, Christianity & Culture, at cpconline.org/ messages. Catch up on the conversations

Volunteer Photographers Needed

Do you have a good camera and an eye for photography? We are looking for volunteers to photograph CPC events and

community life. Help us capture stories in action. Contact communications@ cpconline.org.

All Saints’ Weekend

All Saints’ Weekend on November 3/4 is a time to celebrate CPCers who have gone home to heaven in the past year. To honor their memories, a slide show is shown during all services and then is available on our website.

CPC Social Media

CPC has joined the Twittersphere! Follow @CPCEdina or use the #CPCEdina hashtag on Twitter. We also post regularly at facebook.com/cpconline.

follow Jesus: October celebrated the power of corporate prayer (Prayer Walks and a Prayer Gathering) as we asked God to guide us in the future of our church and denomination.

love others: John Crosby, staff, and special guests shared about politics, civility, the Middle East, and the election.

November Mission Partners

Give this month in meaningful ways. Thanksgiving Harvest benefits families in need with Thanksgiving meals, and the Barnabas Fund helps those in our congregation facing financial difficulties. To give, mark “MPOM” on your check memo line.

Holiday Worship

Join us for a service of thanksgiving at 9:30AM on Thanksgiving Day. We launch Advent with worship on Wednesday, November 28. And plan now for special Christmas Eve services to take place from December 22-24.

ranging from their 20s to 80s participated in the October Date Night to celebrate and strengthen marriages.

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2012 marks the 21st year Thanksgiving Harvest has provided Thanksgiving meals for local families in need.

Inspiring all generations to follow Jesus, love others, and live missionally.

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THE GENERATIONS GENERATE GENEROSITY ACROSS

Some things endure: pyramids, Shakespeare, the Constitution. Other things have the shelf life of a . . . well, of a pet rock, Chia Pet, or poodle skirt (boy, do you feel old now!). How do we build something to LAST, in a country or a community or a family or a life?

learned to share faith and be encouraged by each other rather than religious professionals); legacy (terrific energy was given to the next generation, from child’s clubs to identifying the “best and brightest” and throwing them into the fray).

Learn from two great evangelists of the 18th century, George Whitefield and John Wesley. Whitefield was the better speaker, more congenial and passionate, drawing crowds in the tens of thousands. Wesley’s career was marked by decades of discouragement and persecution, a difficult marriage that prompted incessant travel and up-rootedness. Yet in old age Whitefield wrote Wesley: “I have preached to hundreds of thousands who came to the Savior, but I will soon be forgotten while your work will thrive after your death.” What was the difference?

I don’t want CPC to be a flash in the pan! As we turn to “the ever-present resource challenge,” we’re refocusing. We’ll talk less about giving and more about a generosity of spirit that God translates into all of life.

Three lessons make change permanent: regular, mutual accountability (Wesley was the founder of the small group movement); testimony (people

This month we start with Gen 3: Generate Generosity across the Generations. People who receive the gifts of God find them generative, an ever-increasing wellspring that brings life and hope to all it touches, giver and receiver alike. Generosity, as Paul Tshihamba will explore one weekend, may surprise you: it’s different than just giving a lot away! And I’ve asked someone from the next generation, Lee Hanssen, to introduce how generosity is passed on from generation to generation, enrich-

Let’s generate generosity this year for

our church,

our city,

ing all of us. And read these pages for words from many of you on how you’re thinking about living generous lives. The Apostle Paul teaches the next generation, “Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds and generous and willing to share. In this way they will . . . take hold of the life that is truly life” (1 Timothy 6:18-19). Two of my favorite holidays are within three weeks this year, Halloween and Thanksgiving. The first brings the incredible joy of “Trick or Treat” on young faces; the second, a reminder that by God’s faithfulness we have been so blessed, in good part to be a blessing to others. Let’s do them together!

By John Crosby, Senior Pastor

Make Your 2013 Financial Commitment to CPC. Commitment Cards mailed to homes in November.

our world.

Please return by the end of the month or visit cpconline.org/give.

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ERATE GEN Spreading God’s Light

We are passionate about the Gen 3 project CPC is undertaking and the concept of “generate” in particular. Generosity

generates change in us as individuals, a community, and in the world. We’re also convinced generosity can only be generated by being connected to our Creator, whose Holy Spirit empowers us truly to activate the image of God within us. Remember that, in the beginning, God took a dark, formless void and generated light, animals, and, ultimately, mankind: He is the original generator! Since we are made in His image, we have that creative, generative ability in us. Our God is also generous: He sent His son Jesus to die on the cross, which generated eternal life — the opportunity to be with God forever — for all.

first 10% of our income to the church is one of the disciplines through which we become more like Christ. To make it a priority, we set up an automatic withdrawal each month. We don’t wrestle over tithing because we trust that CPC will continue to hire pastors and staff who love Jesus, provide encouraging programming, and keep the lights on. We are also confident, however, that CPC will continue to select great mission partners. From feeding and educating children in Zambia to helping build homes in Minneapolis with Urban Homeworks, our tithe helps CPC and partners generate light, enabling others to spread the hope of the gospel, too!

And this generating effect? It’s contagious! Generating generosity is just like using a generator to restore power to a darkened city: the light spreads, and as it does, it transforms entire communities. Hearing stories of others creating change and being changed by their commitment to generosity inspires us to tap into our own resources to generate hope for others.

One way we’ve seen the power of generating generosity across the generations is our family’s financial commitment to CPC. For us, giving the

Generosity’s bottom line is not the change it generates in us, but in the world: bringing the Kingdom of God to earth. The global Church is meant

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By Jon and Maggie Keller (Jon is a first-year CPC Elder)

Generating generosity is just like using a generator to restore power to a darkened city.

As a couple, we have noticed that the practice of generosity is something of a chain reaction. From the outset, God has blessed us individually and as a community. We’ve been given unique passions, resources, connections, opportunities, and that precious commodity, time — all of which we decide how to use. When we utilize these blessings to benefit others, it generates change in the recipients, who are then enabled to generate changes for even more people. Seeing ourselves as merely a conduit, from which we receive blessings and pass them on, often leads us to wonder how we can do more.

to generate light in our broken world, in everything from disaster relief to establishing peace to addressing systemic poverty to caring for the orphan and widow, both locally and globally. United as the body of Christ, we can do so much more generating together than we could ever hope to accomplish alone. It’s not our generosity that changes the world, but the grace God has given us, working in and through us, which goes beyond our comprehension to generate lasting change that spreads.

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EROSITY GEN Beyond Obedient Giving

In a sermon, John Crosby once related the story of a gentleman who said that the giving -to-church message was really simple: “You’ve got it. We need it. So give it.” Thus the idea of a stewardship campaign was born, and our hearts slowly grew cold. While there is a certain honesty to this message, I don’t believe it is healthy, transformational, or even biblical. It is nothing more than the tax collector shaking down an already suspicious population for one more quarter.

Biblical generosity doesn’t rely on manipulative statements or campaigns. As I’ve read through Scripture, I’m drawn to the notion that generosity isn’t defined by your wealth or ability to give. It’s deeper than that. It’s simply the posture of a heart that is ready to respond to an opportunity to make a difference in a way that can’t be paid back. Because biblical generosity can’t be paid back, it keeps us from the slippery slope that we give of our time, talent, or treasure to be good, to be recognized, or to earn favor. Biblical generosity happens because we love Jesus and want to follow Him, model Him, and are given an opportunity to make a difference for His glory. There is also a difference between giving and generosity. Giving is something we do out of kindness, obedience, or tradition. Because giving is often done from those perspectives, we often give only enough to generate the desired response from the recipient or until we have the sense of satisfaction that we have done well. Once the desired out-

come has been achieved, we stop. The fact CPC has budgetary needs is true. We have to keep the doors open, lights on, staff paid, et cetera, and we ask you to give to these in the same way that the Israelites were told to give to the maintenance of the tent of meeting (Exodus 27:20-21). It is to these things we are obedient. But as one of your pastors, let me encourage you to make the move of faith that comes from wanting to pattern your life after Jesus when He asked, “Who was the good neighbor?” (Luke 10:25-37). Make the move to be

What is Biblical Generosity? Some Scripture to Get You Started: Exodus 35 Joshua 24:15 Matthew 6:20 Matthew 6:24 Luke 12:13-20 Luke 21:1-4 2 Corinthians 8:13-15 2 Corinthians 9:5-15 1 Timothy 6:2-20 By Mike Hotz, Missions

Can you imagine how God would be glorified and the world changed if we made that move of the heart? generous beyond giving to bricks and mortar to be generous with your whole life in a way that gives hope to others. It’s not for our sake, but for His Kingdom through the ministry of CPC. When we practice biblical generosity, God takes our response and grows it into something bigger than we could ask for or even imagine. Can you imagine how God would be glorified and the world changed if we made that move of the heart? How is God calling you to change your perspective on giving and generosity? Join us by sharing generously as we respond together to the love Christ has shown us.

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Ten Generations, Ten Ways of Investing in the Future

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Rachel Wilkening

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It is important to give my time by serving because of the impact it has had on me as I have grown up in this loving community. God has given me the gifts of sharing Christ and being in relationship with others, which is why I’m a middle school leader on Wednesday nights and am involved in Student Lay Care. Through giving my time, God is teaching me how to be both a leader and listener.

I try to give away money each week to the Children’s Offering, but sometimes I forget. God is teaching me not to spend all my money because then I have none to give away. It makes me feel good to give money to those who need it!

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Karen Seeger

The great part of being retired is the ability to become more involved in the life of the church in new areas. Time is a gift from God, which I struggle to steward responsibly. I am blessed by the opportunities available to serve and the Christ-centered people I have met through the giving of my time. Some areas have been obvious fits, like Ruth Circle and ushering. But God is full of surprises. Every other week when I reconcile the CPC bank receipts for the offering, I hear my dad in heaven laughing. He was a Certified Public Accountant, and I never reconciled my own checkbook until I was married! I can’t wait to see what else God has in store for me. age

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Curt Koland

A pastor once told me he loves to preach about stewardship because, “It is the richest spiritual component of our Christian faith.” I agree. We live in a bubble of prosperity where money can easily become our god; thus, stewardship challenges my faith in a special way. While stewardship has much to do with money, it has everything to do with faith. The basis for the promise in the practice of faithful giving is Matthew 6:25-34: God continues to provide. I know of no single person who went bankrupt due to his or her excessive generosity.

Ken Howes

Thirty years ago, my wife, Sharon, and I made a plan to increase our giving to a tithe. We made this goal while our income was continuing to rise. But when I retired, and income became less, we continued our same level of giving — and also continued annual increases. For us the joy of giving came after we passed the 10% mark and saw that God continued to bless us. Psalm 24:1 says that everything belongs to God. “Everything” includes our lives and all God has lent us. It’s not just money; serving and living missionally is the other half. When we serve others in Jesus’ name, we are never alone and never hungry. Serving plus generosity equals love and charity. Isn’t that interesting? Love and charity is the definition of the Greek word agape. God gave us His Son. What does He call us to give to be accountable stewards? He calls us to be accountable with His assets at our death, too. Sharon and I have set up a trust that ultimately gives everything to Kingdom work. As Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote in a poem, death is the last station on the road to freedom.

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Bethany Connelly

Two years ago, my friend Emily Solvedt and I started a giving circle with some girlfriends. It’s normal for women to get together for book clubs or wine parties, but we thought it’s important for women to talk about finances, too. We wanted to foster a spirit of generosity among other 20-somethings and share conversations on what serving and being accountable with our resources means. We set an annual amount for everyone in the group to give and then pool our money to donate to charities we’re passionate about. We can make a bigger impact together than individually. But it’s also about changing our own lives. We meet once a month to discuss a book that’s giving-related. We set “giving challenges” for ourselves — practical acts of generosity that take us out of our comfort zone — and discuss what we learned. We pray for each other. We hold each other accountable to loosen ties to material things and trust Christ more. We call ourselves the “Great Hope Group,” based on Romans 15:13, because we want to be part of great hope overflowing into people’s lives. Giving is a powerful thing to do in the context of community; it unites you in a holy way.

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Allen Pofahl

As a father to three beautiful girls and husband to a wonderful wife, we have very busy lives. My children change every day, and I know they learn from watching Tanja and me. There are two things that matter most to me as it relates to stewardship. First, I try to pause in my busy schedule and listen for where God wants me to be involved — where to serve, how to give. Second, I try to act on these nudges from God. When I do this, my hope is that my children can watch me give my time, talents, and resources to further the kingdom of God — and that they will then want to as well.

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Beverly Hutchinson

As a senior on a fixed retirement income, I have to watch my funds to be sure I have enough to care for myself. I may live another ten years; the uncertainty makes it hard to know how much to give of my “nest egg.” But I know giving is an act of faith. I make a pledge to CPC every year, and last year I felt prompted to increase the amount. The first Sunday of each month I put a check in the offering plate. There are times I think I could, or should, give more. Maybe I can? Even at my age, I’m still learning how to be faithful and generous.

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cara Tregembo

I always thought stewardship was based solely on tithing (which is important), but as a stay-at-home mom, I don’t have much to offer financially. But when I discovered that giving to God’s Church can be through time, talents, and treasure, I thought “I can do that!” Because I feel blessed to stay home with Peyton and Josie, I made an agreement with God that I would serve His church however I am able to give. I’ve served in Sunday School classrooms, Mom’s Morning, Deacon Ministries, and in various other capacities. God has shown me that I’m just as useful even if I can’t bring my riches to the offering plate each week; there are many other ways He can and will use me.

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Alice Jolink

This is surely the final season of my life. It’s important to me to show stewardship — to leave behind what I have learned and show love for God and others. My whole life has been guided on a gentle loving constancy toward giving back what God has given me. This has made my life a path of joy. My God-given talents in music, art, and leadership are tools I have used to raise my family and to provide stewardship in my church and community. One of my greatest pleasures is my years singing in church choirs. From the age of 5, I stood on hymnals to look over the music stand at our Presbyterian church and praise God in song. Wherever I have moved as an adult, there has always been a choir to sing with or lead. At almost 93 years old, I say: give, love, and be loved. Thanks be to God for my life and His to show me the way.

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her illness. Think of how God protected my health. He also provided people to meet every need, whether it was staying with Jeanne on Monday nights while I was at Community Bible Study or helping around the house. I’ve thought a lot about what good can come out of Jeanne’s death. She had an awful disease; what’s the good in that? But if one person came to Jeanne’s service and in any way was touched and accepted Christ, it would have all been worth it. I give tapes of that service to friends, some of whom aren’t believers. You never know what God might do.

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y wife, Jeanne, and I joined CPC in 1968 after moving from Omaha. Our kids were four and two, so they truly grew up at CPC. Then they raised their kids here. It’s a blessing to have three Haman generations at CPC. Early on, Jeanne and I taught Sunday School. I’ve also had the opportunity to serve on the Session and in many other pockets of this church. This fall, I’m finally doing Lay Care training. I joke that choir is the only group I’ll never be in! One of the biggest blessings of my time at CPC has been going on mission trips. I first went to Africa in 1991, which led to identifying Rakai, Uganda — the birthplace of AIDS — as a key partnership for CPC. Not much was known about AIDS in the early 90s, but we saw villages dying and felt called there. CPC members eventually sponsored 1,500 kids in Rakai over 15 years. Jeanne and I met our sponsored child, Rosette. The first time, she was eight and the primary caregiver for her siblings. Six years later I returned and she told me, “I’ve given my life to Christ.”

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Jeanne and I had a firstborn son, Greg, who died in 1964 from a drowning accident. The experience of losing him suddenly — he was with us one minute and gone 15 minutes later — taught Jeanne and me early on that every day is a gift from God. You never know what tomorrow will bring. We also started doing Bible study. In your 20s, you tend not to think about eternal life a lot, but we wanted to understand what God says about heaven.

To be able to give, do missions, and serve is really an appreciation for all God has given me. Jeanne died in March of this year after a four-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a form of “Parkinson’s Plus.” Jeanne lost mobility and the ability to speak. It was difficult for her even to give a thumbs-up or down. To not be able to communicate with your partner is devastating. But God was faithful throughout those hard years. I was Jeanne’s primary caregiver, and I wasn’t sick a single day during

One of the verses we read at Jeanne’s funeral was from John 14: “I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go to prepare a place for you I will come back and take you to be with Me. I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” God has prepared a place for us and asks us to trust in Him. I fail all the time at doing that, but God is forgiving and hopefully I overcome some of my bad habits so I can be a blessing. That even goes back to Genesis: we are blessed to be a blessing. If we are a follower of Christ, we should be a blessing to others. That’s why giving and stewardship are important to me. Giving is a matter of the heart. It’s about setting priorities. Jeanne and I got on track back in the 70s and 80s to give 10%. That’s still my commitment — at least that much. I don’t know how you put a value on the blessings we’ve received. You cannot out-give God. He has always been faithful to our family. To be able to give, do missions, and serve is really an appreciation for all God has given me and enabled me to do. What a joy to be helpful to others, be a light for them, and try to walk the talk of faith. I have lived a blessed life, even though that has come with the sadness of losing a partner like Jeanne and a son who was only with us four years. It’s a comfort to know Jeanne has been made whole again. She can laugh, dance, talk. And she and Greg are reunited. I know I’ll see them again. Until then, I’m determined to make every day count and serve however I can. At Jeanne’s funeral, we read one of the quotes she had framed on her wall: “I’ll never pass this way again, so if there’s any good that I can do, let me do it now.” I try to live that out every day.

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CPC Ministry Programming November 2012

At CPC, we seek to inspire all generations to follow Jesus, love others, and live missionally. Please look through the various programs for kids, students, and adults — and join us! For fuller descriptions and more information on any of these programs, please visit cpconline.org.

general Prayer gathering

Thursday, November 1 at 7:00PM in the Chapel Come together for worship and prayer as we ask and listen corportately for God’s leading for CPC. Led by the Prayer & Healing Team and CPC elders.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE, SOUP LUNCH, & COOKIE SALE

Saturday, November 17 from 9:00AM4:00PM at CPC An opportunity to buy crafts, original artwork, cookies, and a soup lunch to benefit local and international mission efforts and arts programming. Bring your friends and Christmas lists! Contact: Linda Cravens at 952.922.5473.

COOKIE SALE AT HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

Cookies due Friday, November 16 between 12:00-7:00PM at CPC Place one dozen holiday cookies or bars on a festive paper plate in a gallon Ziploc bag to benefit local and international ministries. Contact: Rebecca Benz at 612.822.0943; rkbenz@gmail.com.

THANKSGIVING DAY WORSHIP

Thursday, November 22 at 9:30AM in the Sanctuary Begin your Thanksgiving Day by worshiping and offering our thanks to God as a community. Enjoy special music from the choir and instrumentalists and a sermon from Rich Phenow.

Special ADVENT SERVICE

Wednesday, November 28 at 7:30PM at CPC Students, families, and all of CPC are invited to kick off the advent season

with a special service led by the Student Ministries team.

adults PARENTAL GUIDANCE NECESSARY

Wednesdays, November 7 & 14 from 6:00-7:30PM in Room 204 How can parents help their kids’ faith “stick” after high school? November 7, Licensed Parent Educator Becky Danielson speaks on “Kids & Home.” November 14, a panel of area youth and kids’ ministry leaders speak on “Kids & Church.” No registration necessary. Contact: Debbie Ducar at x226; debbied@cpconline.org.

IN THE BEGINNINGS: SEEING JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

Wednesdays, November 7 & 14 from 6:00-7:30PM in the Parlor Creation from Genesis 1-2 is only the beginning, as paradise soon gave way to the Fall. But we have the rest of the story, helping us discover the heart of God in the foretelling of Jesus. Taught by Joyce Denham. Contact: Debbie Ducar at x226; debbied@cpconline.org.

“LO! HE COMES!” ADVENT SERIES

Wednesdays, November 28, December 5 & 12 from 6:00-7:30PM in Room 204 Joyce Denham leads us through some of the Bible’s most startling, breathtaking poems and prophetic visions describing Christ’s arrival. No registration necessary. Contact: Debbie Ducar at x226; debbied@cpconline.org.

CATALYST

Sundays at 9:30AM in Room 109; Potluck on Thursday, November 15 from 6:30-8:30PM

Catalyst is CPC’s ministry for young couples without kids. Join us Sunday mornings for conversation, laughter, and Bible study with a focus on marriage in November. Learn more at cpconline.org/ catalyst. Contact: Laura Crosby at lauracrosby.mn@gmail.com.

COUPLES’ SMALL GROUPS

Two new groups are forming for couples in their 20s-30s and 40s-50s. Groups meet one evening a month in homes. We also need leaders and will train you! Contact: James Madsen at x308; jamesm@cpconline.org.

SUNDAY COMMUNITIES

Sunday Communities offer a place to belong and a place to grow with people in a similar stage of life. In November, our Communities take “A Brief Journey into the Psalms.” Learn more by picking up a brochure or visit cpconline.org/SC. Contact: Dan Anderson at x298; danderson@cpconline.org. MIXED TAPES (20s-30s couples) Meets at 9:30AM in Fellowship Hall-West S.A.L.T. (40s-50s) Meets at 9:30AM in Fellowship Hall-East A.C.T.S. (50s-60s) Meets at 9:30AM in Fellowship Hall-Ctr. CPC Singles (mostly 40s & 50s) Meets at 9:30AM in the Balcony Room 201 MORE (mostly retired) Meets at 10:45AM in Room 107 CREDO (intergenerational) Meets at 10:45AM in Room 108

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesdays from 11:00AM-12:00PM in Room 203 Rick Byron leads this study on Mark. We meet every Wednesday except Edynamoes days. Contact: Debbie Ducar at x226; debbied@cpconline.org. CPC LIFE

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Men MEN’S SMALL GROUP

Thursdays from 7:00-8:00AM in Room 201 Deepen your faith in this men’s group open to new members. Contact: James Madsen at x308; jamesm@cpconline.org.

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EVENING WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY

Tuesdays, November 13 & 27, December 11 from 6:30-8:30PM in Room 108 Learn how to draw prayer circles around your dreams, family, and God’s promises. Study The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson, which includes a DVD lecture and discussion (book available in Pathway). Register and contact: Jane Pooler at 952.829.9260; jpooler7009@yahoo.com.

MOM’S MORNING

Large Group Wednesdays, November 14 & 28 from 9:30-11:30AM in the Fireside Room; meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays monthly Join other moms for fellowship, food, and inspirational speakers. November 14, Carol Brown speaks on “Strengthening and Protecting Our Marriages.” November 28, enjoy a Fall Fellowship Day! Cost: $45/year; $60/child for childcare. Register: cpconline.org/ women. Contact: Tanja Pofahl at tanja. pofahl@gmail.com. CDs available in Pathway for $3.

MOMS OF TEENS

Large Group Thursday, November 15 from 9:1511:30AM in the Fellowship Hall Adam Pederson speaks on “Know the Truth.” Adam and families from Minnesota Teen Challenge share stories of addiction and recovery. Kathy Iverson and Denise Reese from the “Who NOVEMBER 2012

Stands Between Kids and Alcohol? We Do!” campaign also speak. Cost: $5/ session. Register at event. Contact: Ann Satterthwaite at 952.393.1388; annsatterthwaite@comcast.net. Small Groups Contact: Cheryl LaMone at cheryllam@juno.com for information on daytime or evening groups.

NEW WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP

Saturday, November 10 from 10:00AM2:00PM in the Fellowship Hall; meets 2nd Saturday monthly Our mission is to make warm garments and blankets for local agencies that serve the needy. We have yarn, fabric, and knitters to get you started. Contact: Sally Stoutenburgh at 952.927.6915.

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Thursdays from 7:30-9:00PM in Room 109 Newly formed group for women in their 20s and 30s. Contact: Debbie Ducar at x226; debbied@cpconline.org.

CIRCLES

Circles combine fellowship, learning, and service in a small group setting. They consist primarily of women over 50; new members always welcome. Lydia Circle Saturday November 17 at 10:00AM in Room 204; meets 3rd Saturday monthly Come for a short meeting followed by lunch at the CPC Holiday Boutique. Contact: Ellen Hastings at 952.896.0066. Esther Circle Saturday, November 17 at 10:00AM at the home of Susan Arko (15735 Henna Court, Apple Valley 55124); meets 3rd Saturday monthly Join us for fellowship and Bible study. We’ll collect new, unwrapped gifts for adults and children for Cornerstone’s Santa’s House. RSVP and contact: Susan Arko at 952.432.1042. Martha Circle Wednesday, November 21 at 10:00AM in the Parlor; meets 3rd Wednesday monthly We’ll collect your unwrapped gifts for Cornerstone’s Santa’s House. Contact: Pat Haberkorn at 952.941.4188. Ruth Circle Meets every Wednesday at 9:30AM On the first and third Wednesdays of the month, 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, including cooking and serving lunch for Edynamoes and doing office projects. Contact: Barb Bucha at 952.470.4414.

60s AND STILL GROWING

Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 1:30-3:00PM in the Parlor

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As you approach retirement age, do you still want to grow in your faith? We are a vital and dedicated group of older women who want to follow Jesus even more closely. This year we are studying James. Contact: Sandy Thoermer at 763.559.2960.

TUESDAY AFTERNOON WOMEN’S STUDY

Tuesdays through May from 1:002:30PM in Room 107 Carolyn Beatty leads an in-depth Bible study on Mark. This group generates lively discussions and cares for one another. Contact: Judy Romine at 952.929.4983.

Care WOMEN’S DEPRESSION/BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesdays, November 6 & 20 from 6:30-8:00PM at CPC; meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays monthly Contact: Debbie Manning at x275; debbiem@cpconline.org.

ANXIETY CARE GROUP

Wednesdays, November 7 & 14 from 6:15-7:15PM at a home near CPC Feeling overwhelmed with anxiety? Discuss relevant topics, learn ways to cope with anxious thoughts, and be supportive of one another. Contact: Karin Miller at 952.915.9072.

ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATION SERIES

Thursday, November 8 from 6:307:30PM in the Fireside Room; meets 2nd Thursday monthly Designed for people with dementia and their care partners, this free series is a partnership between CPC and the Alzheimer’s Association’s MinnesotaNorth Dakota Chapter. The November talk is “Legal and Financial Planning After Diagnosis.” Contact: Mary Allen at x243; marya@cpconline.org.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Friday, November 9 from 10:00AM12:00PM in the Parlor; Thursday, November 29 from 7:00-9:00PM in Room 107; meets 2nd Friday & 4th Thursday monthly We knit or crochet shawls with the hope of being vessels for God’s presence and comfort. Everyone welcome; coaching and materials provided. Contact: Pat Johnson at 952.947.0734.

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GRIEF RECOVERY

Tuesday, November 13 at 6:00PM in the Parlor; meets 2nd Tuesday monthly Grief Recovery is for those who have lost a loved one. We experience God’s hope and healing through fellowship, prayer, and sharing a meal. Contact: Debbie Manning at x275; debbiem@ cpconline.org.

GRACE & HOPE FOR OUR CHILDREN

Thursday, November 15 from 7:008:30PM in Room 306; meets 3rd Thursday monthly Does your child experience emotional or mental health issues? You are not alone. Join other parents as we care for one another on our journeys. This month we welcome Paula Zukowski, Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor from Allina Hospitals. Contact: Doug Brown at 612.839.9992; dbrown@ dcbrowninc.com.

missions URBAN HOMEWORKS WORK DAY

Saturday, November 3 from 8:30AM3:00PM Work alongside other CPCers aged 16 and over to rehab homes in North Minneapolis. Work includes demo, garbage removal, painting, and yard work. Enjoy a group lunch at a nearby restaurant to get to know each other better. Register: cpconline.org/register. Contact: Annalise and Cooper Butler at 612.599.1867; cooper.butler@gmail.com.

THANKSGIVING HARVEST Bag distribution: November 3/4; Bag collection: November 10/11 Provide Thanksgiving dinner to needy families! Shop for a family, return the filled grocery bag, and then pray for the recipients throughout the season and beyond. Volunteers needed to process the bags and distribute to our partner organizations. Cash donations welcome. Volunteer: cpconline.org/ register. Contact: Nancy Ebeling at 952.941.0870; nehe51@aol.com.

MOYO, ZAMBIA STAFF TO VISIT CPC

Sunday, November 11 at 12:15PM in the Fireside Room We are excited to welcome World Vision-Zambia Donor Liaison, Musonda Chibamba, to update us on the progress of projects in Moyo. If you

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have a sponsored child in Moyo, you won’t want to miss this!

ADOPT-A-FAMILY

Adopt: November 17/18, 24/25, & December 1/2 in the Great Room; Deliver Gifts: Sunday, December 9 by noon Adopt-A-Family is a Deacon ministry that provides Christmas gifts for families who otherwise can’t afford them. Visit the table in the Great Room to select a senior citizen or family, pick up their Christmas wish list, and receive instructions for packaging gifts. Please do not wrap gifts, but include wrapping supplies. Contact: Patty Doyle at 952.835.5726; pd2mn@hotmail.com.

volunteer for FAMILY ADVENT CELEBRATION

Friday, November 30 in the Fellowship Hall Join with the CPC Deacons in serving at this annual event for families. Sign up to decorate the Fellowship Hall, serve the meal, or clean up. Volunteer: cpconline.org/register. Contact: Frank and Suzie Pleticha at 847.691.6967; fspleticha@yahoo.com.

kids WEEKEND PROGRAMS

Weekends during the Saturday 5:15PM and Sunday 9:30AM, 11:00AM, & 6:00PM worship services CPC provides a ministry by rocking babies, teaching preschoolers that Jesus loves them, and equipping kids with Bible life lessons. For kids 6 weeks through 6th grade. Register: cpconline. org/register. Contact: Anne McCracken at x216; anne@cpconline.org.

CHOIR/CLUB PROGRAMS

Wednesdays, November 7, 14, & 28 K-5th Grade Choirs: 6:00-6:45PM; 3rd-5th Grade Club: 6:45-7:30PM Wednesday Night programming is an opportunity for kids in K-5th grades to learn more about God and live out their faith through worship, friendships, and connection to CPC’s student leaders and adults. Register: cpconline. org/register. Contact: Sara Lightbody at x203; saral@cpconline.org.

FALL FAM JAM EVENT FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND FAMILIES

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Saturday, November 10 from 9:0010:45AM in the Multi-Purpose Room Preschoolers and their families are invited to a fun morning, including air jumping, cookie decorating, face painting, and more! No cost. Sign up in your child’s classroom. Contact: Martha North at x280; marthan@ cpconline.org.

FAmily advent celebration

Friday, November 30 from 5:30-8:00PM in the Fellowship Hall Enjoy family worship, crafts, Christmas caroling, family games, a service project, and dinner. Crafts: $15/family. Dinner: $4/adult, $3/child, $14/ family max. Register by November 26: cpconline.org/register. Contact: Anne McCracken at x216; anne@cpconline. org.

students MIDDLE SCHOOL

Elevate (6th-7th grades): contact Van Chounlamountry at x306; vanc@ cpconline.org. Commitment Class (8th grade): contact Carrie Gleeson at x258; carrieg@cpconline.org.

ELEVATE AND COMMITMENT CLASS

November 7 & 14 (no programs November 21 & 28) from 6:15-7:30PM A night of fun, large-group learning, and small-group discussion for 6th-8th graders. If your student has not yet registered, please do so at cpconline. org/register.

RUCKUS: 10th FRAME FRIDAY

Friday, November 16 from 6:00-8:00PM Ruckus is our fun-filled monthly outing. This month, we’ll bowl at Brunswick Zone in Eden Prairie. There are only 50 spots, so sign up fast. Cost: $10. Register: cpconline.org/register.

CURRICULA ONLINE

Student Ministries staff writes all Wednesday night curricula. Visit cpconline.org/students to see what your student is learning.

high school HSM HOUSE GROUPS

November 7 & 14 (no programs on November 21 or 28) from 8:00-9:15PM CPC LIFE

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If your student would like to plug into a core group, contact Brooke Toftoy at x286; brooket@cpconline.org.

CURRICULA ONLINE

Student Ministries’ staff writes all HSM curricula. Find it at cpconline.org/hsm. Check out what your students are talking about to help them grow.

The table SECOND ANNUAL TABLE BONFIRE

Sunday, November 11 after the service (7:00PM) It was so much fun last year, we are doing it again! Join us on the blacktop right after the service for s’mores, hot cider, and cocoa.

SERVE MEALS AT YOUNG LIFE NORTH

Mondays from 6:00-8:00PM Young Life North Minneapolis has a huge turnout of high school students every Monday. Volunteers needed to purchase, prepare, and serve a meal that is often the only hot meal a student has during the week. Meal cards available. Contact: Chelsie Frank at x227; cfrank@cpconline.org.

special deceMBER events NESTERS (Active Retirement-Age) Saturday, December 1 at 6:30PM in the Fireside Room Enjoy this Christmas celebration with Coda, a fabulous instrumental combo. Cost: $20 per person for dinner and entertainment. Register in the Great Room on Sundays or with Mary Allen at x243 or marya@cpconline.org. DATE NIGHT WITH THE PHENOWS

Saturday, December 1 at 7:30PM in the Fellowship Hall Date Nights are a time to strengthen the foundation of love and appreciation for your spouse and add vitality to your relationship. Start with dinner out as a couple, then enjoy dessert and special speakers at CPC. For couples of all ages. Childcare not available. Cost: $8/couple. Register: cpconline.org/ register. Contact: Mary Allen at x243; marya@cpconline.org.

CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL SERVICE

Tuesday, December 4 at 7:00PM in the Sanctuary

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Begin the season of Advent with a time to remember loved ones and experience renewed hope. Join us to honor those you have lost and set our hearts on the coming Messiah. Dessert follows in the Great Room. Contact: Debbie Manning at x275; debbiem@ cpconline.org.

EDYNAMOES

Wednesday, December 5 at 11:30AM in the Fellowship Hall Join us for a festive chili luncheon and a program featuring CPC’s Minister of Worship and Music, Dr. Heather Hood, as she leads a Christmas singa-long! Heather will also display her international nativity collection. Cost: $5. Register: Judy Romine at 952.929.4983 by December 3. Please bring donations/toys for VEAP, Jerry’s receipts (cash purchases), Campbell’s Soup labels, and can tabs.

WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS BRUNCH

Saturday, December 8 from 9:0011:00AM in the Multi-Purpose Room Join us for a festive morning to hear from Jonna Fantz on the birth of Christ from the Gospel of John. Register: cpconline.org/register. Contact: Debbie Ducar at x226; debbied@cpconline. org.

STRAW POLL ON JOINING ECO

December 8/9 after all services All CPC members are encouraged to participate in a straw poll on next steps in CPC’s denominational affiliation. Members will vote on whether to stay in the PC(USA) or follow the Session’s recommendation to join ECO, a new Presbyterian denomination that offers theological clarity, missional strategy, minimal bureaucracy, and the ability to own our property. This straw poll on December 8/9 is not an official vote to leave, but it will determine whether we formally pursue a separation process with the Presbytery. For more information, read page 13 or visit cpconline.org/pcusa.

ADVENT/CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

Due in the CPC office by Monday, December 10 To donate toward CPC’s beautiful poinsettias and greens in memory or honor of someone, please fill out a form located in the CPC office, Great Room, or at cpconline.org. Cost: $15/ plant.

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PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT

Monday, December 10 at the Minneapolis Convention Center Volunteer with Project Homeless Connect, a one-stop-shop of comprehensive support services for people experiencing homelessness. Training is necessary before the event. Contact: Leslie Boie at x274; leslieb@cpconline. org.

MEN’S BREAKFAST

Saturday, December 15 from 7:009:00AM in the Fellowship Hall Former CPC pastor Dave Stark speaking.

CHRISTMAS WORSHIP TIMES

Saturday, December 22 5:15PM - Special Christmas Worship with carol singing and a meditation from John Crosby

Sunday, December 23 9:30 & 11:00AM – All Generations Christmas Eve Services (identical to December 24 at 3:00 & 4:30PM)

Monday, December 24 3:00 & 4:30PM – All Generations Christmas Eve Services (identical to December 23 at 9:30 & 11:00AM) 6:00PM – Traditional Christmas Eve Communion Service 9:00PM – Traditional Christmas Eve Worship with Choir & Organ 11:00PM – Christmas Eve Worship with The Table at CPC

FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD

Sunday, December 30-Sunday, January 6 Give time to homeless families. We are in need of 100 volunteers for set up and take down, meal preparation and serving, and overnight hospitality. Register at cpconline.org/register or in the Great Room in December. Contact: David Carroll at 612.802.8487; davidccarroll@msn.com.

Denominational Update from the Session Session’s Recommendation:

For many years, the Session has prayerfully examined CPC’s relationship with our denomination, the PC(USA). We have also invited you into the process. In the past two years, we’ve held more than ten public forums, distributed study papers and updates via mail, email, and CPC Life, conducted a survey, held prayer services, and, most recently, held nine house gatherings. The Session’s concerns about the PC(USA) center around shifting core theology, lack of leadership development, and an absence of a structure supportive of the local church. Through a vote at its October 9 meeting, the Session recommended that the congregation consider changing our denominational affiliation from the PC(USA) to ECO, a new Presbyterian body. If a strong majority of members agree with the Session’s recommendation to join ECO, the Session would take the steps necessary to begin the formal separation process with the Presbytery. The final decision on whether CPC joins ECO would likely be decided by an official vote of the congregation within six months.

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Why ECO? 1. Theology rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus Christ. Essential beliefs are clear and celebrated.

2. A culture and structure supportive of the local church.

Simplified governance is led by leadership active in local churches; property entrusted to the congregation.

3. The freedom to recruit and retain a new generation of leaders. Priority on training mission-minded leaders; local churches can cast a wider net in recruiting leaders. We are excited about the many benefits a new affiliation with ECO could provide for the future of CPC. At the same time, we want to assure the congregation that on a day-to-day basis, the ethos at CPC will remain the same, balancing God’s grace and truth in all of our lives. Our prayer is that the resolution of denominational issues will allow us to freshly focus on our “main thing:” Inspiring all generations to follow Jesus, love others, and live missionally.

Erica Ann Robinson and Matthew Richard Forsman, who were married October 13. The Rev. Brad Jackson officiated.

Next Steps:

Pray: Attend a Prayer Gathering on November 1 at 7:00PM in the Chapel and pray in an ongoing way for CPC. Learn: Read information about the PC(USA) and ECO at cpconline.org/pcusa. Watch: See a video about ECO at cpconline.org/pcusa.

Attend: Come to worship December 1/2 to hear why the Session recommends ECO. Cast a Ballot: After worship on December 8/9, participate in a straw poll. If a strong majority of members agree with the Session’s recommendation to join ECO, the Session will initiate the separation process with the Presbytery.

Visit cpconline.org/pcusa for additional resources.

IN THE HOSPITAL 9/21-10/18

Congratulations to:

SYMPATHY TO:

Jeannie Androsoff – Abbott NW Annette Horton – Abbott NW Elizabeth Cameron – Fairview Southdale Grace Madsen – Maple Grove Dave Love – Fairview Southdale Barb Sorum – Fairview Southdale Katie Klevesahl – Fairview Southdale Jane Metcalfe – Fairview Southdale Dawn Allan – Abbott NW Gordon Hoff – Fairview Southdale

Elisabeth Jane Jungmann and Jeremy Mark Emmerich, who were married September 29. The Rev. James Madsen officiated. Jeremy is CPC’s graphic designer.

Mike and Tabby Casey on the passing of Mike’s grandfather, Glen Isensee, on October 9.

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Alyssa Christine Schultz and Seth Jerome Warren, who were married September 22. The Rev. Brad Jackson officiated.

Joel, John, Eleanor, and Thomas Hutcheson on the passing of Joel’s wife and John, Eleanor, and Thomas’s mother, Emma Hutcheson, on October 2. The Rev. Dan Anderson officiated.

Anne Mahoney and Peter Deanovic, who were married February 11. The Rev. Kyle Jackson co-officiated. Parents are Jim and Deb Deanovic.

Joy Engstrom and John and Matthew Alstad on the passing of Joy’s daughter, John’s wife, and Matthew’s mother, Jena Alstad, on October 12. The Rev. Paul Tshihamba officiated.

Annie Deanovic and Eric Schmidt, who were married June 30. Pastor Steve Wiens officiated. Parents are Jim and Deb Deanovic.

Carol and Joe Burke on the passing of Carol’s mother, Joanne Wolff, on October 15. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated.

Ministry Offering Budget: $1,286,254 Actual Offering: $1,140,081.89 Variance: ($146,172.11) September Mission Partner Christian Community Development Association: $8,880.31 YTD Mission of the Month Total: $29,163.93 Expenses are under budget year-to-date. CPC LIFE

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Books, music, quotes, apps, art, videos, websites, people, places, and things that get us to think about God in new and exciting ways.

The Treasure Principle: Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving

A generous “person will

by Randy Alcorn What does it look like to live free of materialism resulting in radical generosity? As we enter the season of gift-giving, Alcorn’s book reminds us that it truly is better to give generously than to receive.

prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

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- Proverbs 11:25

Love Does

everdayawe.com Book: Still In blog,F.Steph Spencer, byher Lauren Winner Director of Community at The Table, pursues the question, “How do we engage with God in everyday life?”

by Bob Goff “I found myself laughing with reckless abandon after one chapter and crying like a baby the next. Bob has the ability to weave stories about the impact that ‘doing love’ has. He talks about living a life fully engaged, all while relating his stories back to what the love of God does for us in Jesus.” - Rich Phenow, Congregational Care

“Babel”

by Mumford & Sons

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An abundance of “ possessions can easily lead us to forget that God is the source of all good. We trust in ourselves and our wealth rather than in the Almighty. When we focus on ourselves, we forget not only God but also the people He created. In our self-absorption, we are fooled by the pleasure of possessing.

“Babel,” the latest album by the secular English folk rock band Mumford & Sons, contains two things we love — really good music and spiritual lyrics that make you - Ronald J. Sider think (and that you’re able to sing from Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger along with!).

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- Brad Jackson, The Table at CPC

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A slightly irreverent look at postmodern life — including the funny things we Christians say and do — through a Christian lens.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT:

Sharon Sampson Sharon serves as Director of Communications. She’s been on staff since September 2008.

Performing “Godspell” in junior high at CPC

Visiting Lebanon on a CPC GO! Trip in 2011

Q How did you come to CPC?

I was invited to CPC as a 5th grader, and this church was a very formative part of my childhood and teen years. From ages 18 to 30, I lived on the East Coast; then I moved back to Edina to work on a book chronicling a trip my dad and I took around the world. During that time, I learned about a part-time communications position at CPC, which eventually turned into a consultancy to assess a new way of doing communications as a church. Prior to that, CPC didn’t have a communications department.

Q What’s your background in communications?

Much to my father’s chagrin, the best class I took at Princeton was Storytelling, taught by a British actor whose claim to fame was being killed in “Star Wars.” Our class sat in a circle and told stories three times a week. I laugh about it now, but that’s where I learned the art of engaging people with stories that capture the heart. After college, I spent a year in political communications in D.C. and four years doing PR and media strategy in New York City. Then I made a leap into campus ministry for three years. When I took this job at CPC, it was a perfect combination of my corporate communications mind and my ministry heart.

Q Tell us how the CPC Communications team came to be.

Over four years, our team has grown from zero to four people. That sounds like a steep ratio of growth, but it’s actually a leaner operation than when every department had their own freelancers and designers. By being centralized, we can better steward CPC’s resources and speak with more clarity as a church about our mission and identity. We’re ultimately communicating the most important message of all: there is a God who knows us, loves us, and invites us into relationship with Him. Communicating that with clarity, strategy, and passion is the heartbeat of our team. Whether we’re planning an issue of CPC Life, filming a video for worship services, or updating the website, our common goal is to illustrate the power of knowing Christ.

Q You recently transitioned to part-time. What new path are you pursuing?

God has wired me as more of a builder than maintainer. This fall I’ve started my own consulting company to help other ministries and non-profits bring strategy and clarity to their communications. It’s very humbling that John Crosby, John Mitchell, the Session, and other staff leaders have stood with me as I’ve followed God’s promptings in this way. One of the amazing things about CPC is its commitment to equip staff to serve not just one corner of the Kingdom but the whole Kingdom.

Q How does your work translate into your life?

I feel most alive when I’m able to connect with people and draw out their stories and share a piece of mine. I’ve been blessed with great friendships in my life. I don’t have kids or a husband to anchor my everyday, and one of the blessings of that is the ability to maintain a wide and deep community. This job fosters that. I’m so grateful for the CPCers who have shared their stories with me — both the ones we put in print and those we don’t — as together we give witness to the power of Christ in our lives. What a privilege.

FAST FACTS ABOUT SHARON

Hometown: Edina Number of States Visited: 47

Guilty Pleasure: Reality TV on Bravo Hobbies: Cooking, reading The New Yorker, cultural adventures (theater, being exposed to art and new ideas), singing Sondheim musicals

Favorite Books: Jane Eyre and The Great Gatsby Little-Known Fact: Her job in NYC included deciding what color the Empire State Building was lit up at night. CPC LIFE

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CU R R E NT SE R I E S

Worship Times this Month Saturdays at 5:15PM | Contemporary Worship Sundays at 9:30AM | Traditional Worship Sundays at 11:00AM | Contemporary Worship Sundays at 6:00PM | The Table (for the Next Generation) Wednesday, November 21 at 12:00PM | Mid-Month Chapel Thursday, November 22 at 9:30AM | Thanksgiving Worship Wednesday, November 28 at 7:30PM | Special Advent Service

This Month in Worship November 3/4 | I AM the Way, Truth, & Life (John 14:6) | John Crosby speaking; Matt Moberg at The Table November 10/11 | Generate (John 3:16) | John Crosby speaking; Brad Jackson at The Table

THE GEN 3 PROJECT: Generate Generosity across the Generations

Generosity has a generative power: it unleashes a chain reaction of transformation, both for giver and receiver. Like electricity produces light in the darkness, generations of Christians who generate generosity shine God’s light on a broken world. What does it look like to use the gifts God has given us — our time, talents, and resources — to live lives of obedient generosity? How can generosity enrich the generations that follow? This series celebrates the power of generosity — and how the source of that power isn’t ultimately in us, but from the Holy Spirit.

November 17/18 | Generations (Matthew 1:1-6; 2 Samuel 9:1-13) | Lee Hanssen speaking at all services November 24/25 | Generosity (Luke 12:32-34) | Paul Tshihamba speaking at all services

NOVEMBER At A Glance (see pages 9-12 for details) SUN

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29 Young Life Meals The Table

Sunday Communities (S.C.) Thanksgiving Harvest Bag Distribution

5 Young Life Meals The Table

11 S.C. Thanksgiving Harvest Bag Collection Moyo Staff Visit Table Bonfire 18 S.C. Adopt-A-Family Selection

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12 Young Life Meals The Table

19 Young Life Meals The Table

30 Tuesday Women’s Study Women’s Depression Group

6 Tuesday Women’s Study Women’s Depression Group

13 Tuesday Women’s Study Women’s Depression Group

20 Tuesday Women’s Study Women’s Depression Group

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31 No Wednesday Programming

Ruth Circle 7 Wednesday Study 60s & Still Growing Parental Guidance In the Beginnings Wednesday Programs Ruth Circle 14 Mom’s Morning Wednesday Study Parental Guidance In the Beginnings Wednesday Programs

Ruth & Martha Wednesday Study Mid-Month Chapel 60s & Still Growing Wednesday Programs

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Men’s Small Group Women’s Small Group Prayer Gathering

Urban Homeworks Thanksgiving Harvest Bag Distribution

8 Men’s Small Group Women’s Small Group Alzheimer’s Series Men’s Small 15 Group Moms of Teens Women’s Small Group Grace & Hope Catalyst Potluck

22 Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Day Worship

10 Needlework Guild Thanksgiving Harvest Bag Collection Fall Fam Jam

Prayer Shawl Ministry

17 Holiday Boutique Lydia Circle Esther Circle Adopt-A-Family Selection

Cookies due for Holiday Boutique

24 Adopt-A-Family Selection