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July 19th, 2020
July 19th, 2020
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCAM Alert - do not respond!
A scam has been circling area churches asking for gift cards on behalf of the pastor. This is a SCAM. Do not respond. The scammers are not hacking into Pastor Taryn's email account, but setting up a new one that pretends to be her. It seems they are searching our website, newsletters, etc. for any congregational members they can send the scam to. Only respond to emails from pastortaryn@chisagolakelutheran.org with her signature at the bottom. Pastor Taryn would never ask anyone for money in the form of gift cards, nor over email/text like this scam pursues. And you can save your stewardship jokes - she won't shy away from inviting you to generosity for the good of our mission and ministry! :)
Survey on Returning to Worship
As we continue to monitor the unfolding COVID situation in our area and prepare to return to in-person worship in the future - we are looking for your feedback. Please take this brief (7 min) survey. Your input is very helpful as we move forward with our mission and ministry during this time. All members, active visitors, and anyone who has found CLLC to be their worshipping home in recent months is welcome to take it. Thanks for your time!
Bathroom Project Approved - Help us raise $15,000 to "Support the Potty"
Thank you for sending in your votes for the proposed bathroom project on the sanctuary level. The congregational vote passed with 151 voting yes and 2 voting no. The project will move forward, intended to begin late summer. The estimated cost is $45,000. We currently have $20,000 in funds previously raised for this project. The Ministry, Mission, and Memorial (3M) Committee is organizing a fundraising appeal to raise the remaining balance. They will match up to $15,000 raised by the congregation, bringing us to a total of $50,000 if we reach our goal.
Because we like to have fun at CLLC, we are calling this campaign "Support the Potty". As a congregation, our goal is to raise $15,000, all of which will be matched by 3M. We know you can do it! You can send your check to the church or give online. Please put "Support the Potty" in the memo line. Thank you for your generosity!
Be a Lunch Superhero!
Mi Chi Lu (Middle Chisago Lutherans) is raising funds to help offset unpaid school lunches for the 2019-20 school year. School ended abruptly in March and many families lost jobs due to Covid-19. Over $10,000 in unpaid balances were left on lunch accounts in the Chisago Lakes School District. Help us care for these families and students! You can send a check to the church or give online, with "School Fund Service" in the memo line. The CLLC Ministry, Mission, and Memorial (3M) Committee has committed $2,000 toward this outreach effort also. Thank you for your generous gifts and care for our kids!
Music assistant possibilities for you:
We may not see each other but that doesn't mean we won't hear each other! If you would like to sing or play an instrument ... or both, please email me! Additionally, if you have some pieces which you would like to hear, please notify me! I'll make it happen! I miss seeing you all but have faith that we'll get back together some day. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Email me, Julie Riemer, Director of Music Ministry – music@chisagolakelutheran.org.
Book Study - Waking Up White
Pastor Taryn will be leading a book study on "Waking Up White: And Finding Myself in the Story of Race" By Debby Irving. We will meet via Zoom, you can also call in if you do not have a computer. We will gather July 27 to discuss.
Vacation Bible eXperience!! Being a Neighbor: in your home and on your block
Join us July 27-30, or do the activities on your own time! This at-home program that can be done with your own family or join with a couple families that you are socially distant with.
VBX SUPPLIES NEEDED: Can you help us out with collecting supplies:
· Empty Toilet Paper Tubes
· Paper Towel roll
· Empty Cereal Box (can be flattened)
· Empty glass Jar (Mason Jar Type)
· Band-Aids
Donations can be brought to the lower parking lot door and placed in the container labeled VBX. Please bring donations by July 22nd. Thank you!
Launder Pew cushion covers: Laundry helpers needed.
Cushions are currently in the balcony during floor refinishing. Laundry helpers needed to remove covers from foam pad and launder the covers. Carrie 651-428-8800 (call if you need access to building)
Updated Website & Youtube Channel
We have made a few updates to our website to allow our Sunday services, Midweek messages, and Snippets with Stacy to all be catalogued and included there. Please visit www.chisagolakelutheran.org or our Youtube channel for all videos.
Taking Faith Home & Bulletin – Included you will find a resource from Stacy to use with your families and children, as well as the bulletin for Sunday's service.
Current Ways to Give
Thank you for sharing your generosity with Chisago Lake Lutheran! You have continued to share what God's entrusted to you and we are grateful.
There are various ways you can continue to give to CLLC:
Worship on Channel 10
A reminder that our Sunday worship service can be found on local cable Channel 10 on Sunday evenings at 7:00m. Worship can also be found on the church website at anytime.
Updates from the Office:
PRAYER CONCERNS
Amazon Smile
Are you shopping more online these days? Shop on Amazon 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!
Pastor Taryn – pastortaryn@chisagolakelutheran.org
Louise – office@chisagolakelutheran.org
Stacy – youth.family@chisagolakelutheran.org
Stephanie- finance@chisagolakelutheran.org
Julie – music@chisagolakelutheran.org
SCAM Alert - do not respond!
A scam has been circling area churches asking for gift cards on behalf of the pastor. This is a SCAM. Do not respond. The scammers are not hacking into Pastor Taryn's email account, but setting up a new one that pretends to be her. It seems they are searching our website, newsletters, etc. for any congregational members they can send the scam to. Only respond to emails from pastortaryn@chisagolakelutheran.org with her signature at the bottom. Pastor Taryn would never ask anyone for money in the form of gift cards, nor over email/text like this scam pursues. And you can save your stewardship jokes - she won't shy away from inviting you to generosity for the good of our mission and ministry! :)
Survey on Returning to Worship
As we continue to monitor the unfolding COVID situation in our area and prepare to return to in-person worship in the future - we are looking for your feedback. Please take this brief (7 min) survey. Your input is very helpful as we move forward with our mission and ministry during this time. All members, active visitors, and anyone who has found CLLC to be their worshipping home in recent months is welcome to take it. Thanks for your time!
Bathroom Project Approved - Help us raise $15,000 to "Support the Potty"
Thank you for sending in your votes for the proposed bathroom project on the sanctuary level. The congregational vote passed with 151 voting yes and 2 voting no. The project will move forward, intended to begin late summer. The estimated cost is $45,000. We currently have $20,000 in funds previously raised for this project. The Ministry, Mission, and Memorial (3M) Committee is organizing a fundraising appeal to raise the remaining balance. They will match up to $15,000 raised by the congregation, bringing us to a total of $50,000 if we reach our goal.
Because we like to have fun at CLLC, we are calling this campaign "Support the Potty". As a congregation, our goal is to raise $15,000, all of which will be matched by 3M. We know you can do it! You can send your check to the church or give online. Please put "Support the Potty" in the memo line. Thank you for your generosity!
Be a Lunch Superhero!
Mi Chi Lu (Middle Chisago Lutherans) is raising funds to help offset unpaid school lunches for the 2019-20 school year. School ended abruptly in March and many families lost jobs due to Covid-19. Over $10,000 in unpaid balances were left on lunch accounts in the Chisago Lakes School District. Help us care for these families and students! You can send a check to the church or give online, with "School Fund Service" in the memo line. The CLLC Ministry, Mission, and Memorial (3M) Committee has committed $2,000 toward this outreach effort also. Thank you for your generous gifts and care for our kids!
Music assistant possibilities for you:
We may not see each other but that doesn't mean we won't hear each other! If you would like to sing or play an instrument ... or both, please email me! Additionally, if you have some pieces which you would like to hear, please notify me! I'll make it happen! I miss seeing you all but have faith that we'll get back together some day. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Email me, Julie Riemer, Director of Music Ministry – music@chisagolakelutheran.org.
Book Study - Waking Up White
Pastor Taryn will be leading a book study on "Waking Up White: And Finding Myself in the Story of Race" By Debby Irving. We will meet via Zoom, you can also call in if you do not have a computer. We will gather July 27 to discuss.
Vacation Bible eXperience!! Being a Neighbor: in your home and on your block
Join us July 27-30, or do the activities on your own time! This at-home program that can be done with your own family or join with a couple families that you are socially distant with.
VBX SUPPLIES NEEDED: Can you help us out with collecting supplies:
· Empty Toilet Paper Tubes
· Paper Towel roll
· Empty Cereal Box (can be flattened)
· Empty glass Jar (Mason Jar Type)
· Band-Aids
Donations can be brought to the lower parking lot door and placed in the container labeled VBX. Please bring donations by July 22nd. Thank you!
Launder Pew cushion covers: Laundry helpers needed.
Cushions are currently in the balcony during floor refinishing. Laundry helpers needed to remove covers from foam pad and launder the covers. Carrie 651-428-8800 (call if you need access to building)
Updated Website & Youtube Channel
We have made a few updates to our website to allow our Sunday services, Midweek messages, and Snippets with Stacy to all be catalogued and included there. Please visit www.chisagolakelutheran.org or our Youtube channel for all videos.
Taking Faith Home & Bulletin – Included you will find a resource from Stacy to use with your families and children, as well as the bulletin for Sunday's service.
Current Ways to Give
Thank you for sharing your generosity with Chisago Lake Lutheran! You have continued to share what God's entrusted to you and we are grateful.
There are various ways you can continue to give to CLLC:
- Mail your envelop/check to the church office at 1 Summit Ave, P.O. Box 175, Center City, MN 55012.
- You can also call your bank and have them send a check to the church directly from your account.
- Or sign up for regular online giving through our partner company Vanco on the church website. It’s secure, convenient, and assures your ability to give consistently to God’s mission.
Worship on Channel 10
A reminder that our Sunday worship service can be found on local cable Channel 10 on Sunday evenings at 7:00m. Worship can also be found on the church website at anytime.
Updates from the Office:
- Staff continues to work remotely. Louise is checking phone messaging and email - office@chisagolakelutheran.org and picking up mail regularly.
- You can always reach staff via email or phone. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Pastor Taryn at (651) 508-0277
PRAYER CONCERNS
- Judy Nelson, cancer treatments and healing
- Duane Arnold, healing after a fall
- Christoph Schmidt, recovery and healing
- Stacy Solomonson, healing and recovery, cousin to Sara Medin
- Nancy Gergen. She has recently been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Nancy is grandmother to Brayden, Connor, and Khloe Carlson.
- Mary White, daughter of Mike Nesseth, recovery & healing
- Eileen Amberg, Larry Nelson’s sister, healing
- Vida Meland, cancer treatments, comfort and healing
- Larry Nelson, recovery and healing
- MaryAnn Burch, healing
- Dormon Trippler, health concerns
- Sally Barott, cancer treatments
- Terri Angel, (daughter-in-law of Spence Angel) Pray for Care and Comfort
Amazon Smile
Are you shopping more online these days? Shop on Amazon 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!
Pastor Taryn – pastortaryn@chisagolakelutheran.org
Louise – office@chisagolakelutheran.org
Stacy – youth.family@chisagolakelutheran.org
Stephanie- finance@chisagolakelutheran.org
Julie – music@chisagolakelutheran.org
