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Week of October 2nd, 2019
Week of October 2nd, 2019
"Whys of Worship" Sermon Series
Have you ever wondered why we do what we do, and say what we say, or sing what we sing, in worship? From Sept 18 - Oct 13 Pastor Taryn preach a sermon series called the "Whys of Worship". Bring your curiosity and openness to God's word moving among us!
Week 1: God calls us to worship / We Gather
Week 2: God meets us in his word / We respond
Week 3: God meets us in the his meal / We are made the Body of Christ
Week 4: God sends us on a mission / We leave to be the Body of Christ in the world
Congregational Meeting – Oct 13
There will be a special congregational meeting TODAY, during our Giving Appreciation Breakfast, starting at 10:15am. We had a great response at our informational meeting this summer and want to keep the congregation ‘in the loop’ on conversations our CLLC council is having. Topics will include recent memorial/estate gifts and a project list for building ministry, looking ahead a few years.
Fall Family Fun
The Young(er) Ladies are inviting all spouses and kids to a Cookout on Sunday, Oct 13th at 5pm, at the home of Randy and Kristi Warner (15120 400th St, North Branch). Food, campfire, and fun for the whole family!
Sankta Lucia Festival of Lights (practice) beginning TODAY at 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
We’re looking for girls and boys (any age) that would like to be in the Sankta Lucia Pageant on Saturday, December 14th at 9:00 am in the fellowship hall. Contact, Chris Ruser at 651-257-4629. Practices will continue every Sunday at 2:00 pm until the day of Lucia. This is a wonderful Swedish tradition at CLLC, join us, God Jul (Good Christmas)!
It’s time to SING! Bring your friends, family and voices to share in worship through your mighty powerful gifts!
Adults sing at 7:45 a.m. Sundays in the sanctuary beginning
Kids, 2nd – 5th grade sing at 4:45 Wednesdays in the sanctuary
Call me if you have any questions, or email and get excited to shout the good news!
music@chisagolakelutheran.org
Help Needed for Wednesday Nights
Can you help serve the meal/clean up, set-up communion, usher or acolyte on Wednesdays? We need your help! Families can do it together, as individuals, or find a friend and do it together. Sign-up on the bulletin board in the narthex. We are grateful for your involvement! Sign up online at https://signup.com/go/SrqLHRh
“Stump the Pastor” (aka Adult Forum)
Join us for conversation and discussion Sundays at 10:15am.
Oct 13 –GIVING “THANK YOU" Breakfast – sponsored by Property Committee
Oct. 20 – No meeting, MEA weekend
Oct. 27 – Generosity 101
Nov. 3 – Generosity 102
Nov. 10 – Generosity 103
Community Meal Update
Each Monday night people come for food and community to Zion Lutheran in Chisago City to attend the Community Meal. There are over 200 people who come to the Community Meal on a Monday evening. November 4 our congregation will volunteer as a group to serve at the Community Meal. There is a sign up on the table by the doors of the sanctuary. Please sign up if you can help from 3:30-6:15 on Monday, November 4. We also have need for about 12 desserts. Please sign up if you can bring a dessert. Other needs: 3 desserts on October 21. Questions: Bonnie Anderson, 651-257-2467, brinkanderson@gmail.com
Middle School and High School Youth Groups
6th-8th graders will meet together, and 9th – 12th graders will meet together for a time of fun, faith formation and service projects on Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm, Wednesdays. Middle School will meet in the Youth Room, and High School will meet on the landing in the balcony. Let’s grow together in our friendships and in our faith! We will have fun, learn and make friends, all while growing in our relationship with God.
Friends of Parmly: Parmly on the Lake is in NEED for piano accompanists, vocalists or instrumental/vocal groups who would be willing to commit to regular schedules to perform for the worship services there on Wednesdays and Sundays. Please contact Dawn Sandberg, Spiritual Care Coordinator, at dsandberg@monarchmn.com or 651-257-7953.
Volunteers needed for Sunday and Wednesday Faith Formation
Sunday School and Wednesday Midweek leaders are needed to teach 2-20 minute session on a Wednesday evening or Sunday Morning. Volunteers are needed to teach on either the WORD (Bible Story or Video lesson) or ACTION (an activity based on the Bible story, which could be a craft, game, cooking, experiment, etc.) The great thing is, you do not need to commit to teaching every week! Sign up on the Bulletin Board across from the office or on online at: https://signup.com/go/ogDveTf
Amazon Smile
Shop on Amazon? Do so and support CLLC at the same time! Using the Amazon Smile program you can purchase what you need and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to Chisago Lake Lutheran. Go to www.smile.amazon.com to get started today!
Gather Bible Study – for women of all ages! Fall 2019: October 22, November 26
1:30-3:00 pm in the Green Room Can’t commit to an activity for a whole year? This is for you. Participate when you can. Glory Circle is sponsoring a Bible Study once a month using Gather, the magazine of Women of the ELCA. Even if you already attend another circle or study group, you might enjoy these short-term sessions. If there is enough interest but Tuesday afternoon doesn’t work for you, a second group could be started at a different hour/day of week. Questions? Contact Barb Wikelius at 651-257-5892.
Beer & Hymns @ Uncommon Loon
It’s back by popular demand! Reformation Sunday, Oct 27th from 5-7pm at Uncommon Loon in Chisago City. Sponsored by Mi Chi Lu, a cooperative of the five ELCA congregations in the area. It will be a casual evening of singing and fellowship. All are welcome, bring a friend. Family friendly!
Christian Women’s Connection
Invites both Men and Women to the All –In- One Package Luncheon. Monday, October 21, 11:30 am at Camp Wapogasset Bible Camp in Amery Wi. Special Feature: St. Croix Shipping and Handling LLC, SCF. Music by Dennis Shafer and Speaker: Franklin Knoop, “Time Ran Out” Reg. by Oct. 15th to Shirley at 715-755-2656 or text her at 715-338-1473.
Spring Lake Lutheran Church, North Branch
Annual Kroppkakor Supper with Swedish Meatballs. Saturday, Oct. 26th from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Adults $15.00, Children 6-10 - $6.00 and 5 and younger are Free. Bake & Craft sale also happening.
SAVE THE DATE - African Children’s Choir Live in Concert at Chisago Lake Lutheran Sanctuary. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 6:30 pm. Cost: Free will offering will be collected.
Can you help? Volunteers will be needed:
*Help serve supper on Tues, Nov. 19th at 4:30 pm or provide a dish.
*Be an overnight host family (2 host families are still needed)
*Volunteers to assist before, during and after the concert.
Have you ever wondered why we do what we do, and say what we say, or sing what we sing, in worship? From Sept 18 - Oct 13 Pastor Taryn preach a sermon series called the "Whys of Worship". Bring your curiosity and openness to God's word moving among us!
Week 1: God calls us to worship / We Gather
Week 2: God meets us in his word / We respond
Week 3: God meets us in the his meal / We are made the Body of Christ
Week 4: God sends us on a mission / We leave to be the Body of Christ in the world
Congregational Meeting – Oct 13
There will be a special congregational meeting TODAY, during our Giving Appreciation Breakfast, starting at 10:15am. We had a great response at our informational meeting this summer and want to keep the congregation ‘in the loop’ on conversations our CLLC council is having. Topics will include recent memorial/estate gifts and a project list for building ministry, looking ahead a few years.
Fall Family Fun
The Young(er) Ladies are inviting all spouses and kids to a Cookout on Sunday, Oct 13th at 5pm, at the home of Randy and Kristi Warner (15120 400th St, North Branch). Food, campfire, and fun for the whole family!
Sankta Lucia Festival of Lights (practice) beginning TODAY at 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
We’re looking for girls and boys (any age) that would like to be in the Sankta Lucia Pageant on Saturday, December 14th at 9:00 am in the fellowship hall. Contact, Chris Ruser at 651-257-4629. Practices will continue every Sunday at 2:00 pm until the day of Lucia. This is a wonderful Swedish tradition at CLLC, join us, God Jul (Good Christmas)!
It’s time to SING! Bring your friends, family and voices to share in worship through your mighty powerful gifts!
Adults sing at 7:45 a.m. Sundays in the sanctuary beginning
Kids, 2nd – 5th grade sing at 4:45 Wednesdays in the sanctuary
Call me if you have any questions, or email and get excited to shout the good news!
music@chisagolakelutheran.org
Help Needed for Wednesday Nights
Can you help serve the meal/clean up, set-up communion, usher or acolyte on Wednesdays? We need your help! Families can do it together, as individuals, or find a friend and do it together. Sign-up on the bulletin board in the narthex. We are grateful for your involvement! Sign up online at https://signup.com/go/SrqLHRh
“Stump the Pastor” (aka Adult Forum)
Join us for conversation and discussion Sundays at 10:15am.
Oct 13 –GIVING “THANK YOU" Breakfast – sponsored by Property Committee
Oct. 20 – No meeting, MEA weekend
Oct. 27 – Generosity 101
Nov. 3 – Generosity 102
Nov. 10 – Generosity 103
Community Meal Update
Each Monday night people come for food and community to Zion Lutheran in Chisago City to attend the Community Meal. There are over 200 people who come to the Community Meal on a Monday evening. November 4 our congregation will volunteer as a group to serve at the Community Meal. There is a sign up on the table by the doors of the sanctuary. Please sign up if you can help from 3:30-6:15 on Monday, November 4. We also have need for about 12 desserts. Please sign up if you can bring a dessert. Other needs: 3 desserts on October 21. Questions: Bonnie Anderson, 651-257-2467, brinkanderson@gmail.com
Middle School and High School Youth Groups
6th-8th graders will meet together, and 9th – 12th graders will meet together for a time of fun, faith formation and service projects on Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm, Wednesdays. Middle School will meet in the Youth Room, and High School will meet on the landing in the balcony. Let’s grow together in our friendships and in our faith! We will have fun, learn and make friends, all while growing in our relationship with God.
Friends of Parmly: Parmly on the Lake is in NEED for piano accompanists, vocalists or instrumental/vocal groups who would be willing to commit to regular schedules to perform for the worship services there on Wednesdays and Sundays. Please contact Dawn Sandberg, Spiritual Care Coordinator, at dsandberg@monarchmn.com or 651-257-7953.
Volunteers needed for Sunday and Wednesday Faith Formation
Sunday School and Wednesday Midweek leaders are needed to teach 2-20 minute session on a Wednesday evening or Sunday Morning. Volunteers are needed to teach on either the WORD (Bible Story or Video lesson) or ACTION (an activity based on the Bible story, which could be a craft, game, cooking, experiment, etc.) The great thing is, you do not need to commit to teaching every week! Sign up on the Bulletin Board across from the office or on online at: https://signup.com/go/ogDveTf
Amazon Smile
Shop on Amazon? Do so and support CLLC at the same time! Using the Amazon Smile program you can purchase what you need and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to Chisago Lake Lutheran. Go to www.smile.amazon.com to get started today!
Gather Bible Study – for women of all ages! Fall 2019: October 22, November 26
1:30-3:00 pm in the Green Room Can’t commit to an activity for a whole year? This is for you. Participate when you can. Glory Circle is sponsoring a Bible Study once a month using Gather, the magazine of Women of the ELCA. Even if you already attend another circle or study group, you might enjoy these short-term sessions. If there is enough interest but Tuesday afternoon doesn’t work for you, a second group could be started at a different hour/day of week. Questions? Contact Barb Wikelius at 651-257-5892.
Beer & Hymns @ Uncommon Loon
It’s back by popular demand! Reformation Sunday, Oct 27th from 5-7pm at Uncommon Loon in Chisago City. Sponsored by Mi Chi Lu, a cooperative of the five ELCA congregations in the area. It will be a casual evening of singing and fellowship. All are welcome, bring a friend. Family friendly!
Christian Women’s Connection
Invites both Men and Women to the All –In- One Package Luncheon. Monday, October 21, 11:30 am at Camp Wapogasset Bible Camp in Amery Wi. Special Feature: St. Croix Shipping and Handling LLC, SCF. Music by Dennis Shafer and Speaker: Franklin Knoop, “Time Ran Out” Reg. by Oct. 15th to Shirley at 715-755-2656 or text her at 715-338-1473.
Spring Lake Lutheran Church, North Branch
Annual Kroppkakor Supper with Swedish Meatballs. Saturday, Oct. 26th from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Adults $15.00, Children 6-10 - $6.00 and 5 and younger are Free. Bake & Craft sale also happening.
SAVE THE DATE - African Children’s Choir Live in Concert at Chisago Lake Lutheran Sanctuary. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 6:30 pm. Cost: Free will offering will be collected.
Can you help? Volunteers will be needed:
*Help serve supper on Tues, Nov. 19th at 4:30 pm or provide a dish.
*Be an overnight host family (2 host families are still needed)
*Volunteers to assist before, during and after the concert.