Crown of Glory News For You - January 31, 2019

Worship Times: Saturday 5:00 p.m. | Sunday 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Reggie Preaching:

" Which Side Is God's Side? "

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

SPARK Lesson: God uses helpers! God made each of us with jobs to do! Jeremiah 1:4-10

Connect Lesson: Judges help us resolve our problems with living in freedom!

Opportunities in Children’s Ministry:

Worship Bag Tune-Up! Contact Gretchen if you are interested in refreshing the quiet worship bags for our young worshipers! Donations of items for quiet play during worship for our children ages preschool – grade 3 are welcome!

Nursery Helpers Needed! Contact Jenni Payne if you are interested in helping to care for our youngest during worship times!

SEEKING ADULTS AND YOUTH to serve as SPARK teachers and shepherds for 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship times! Share God’s love and God’s story with children preschool – grade 3. Contact Gretchen if you are interested or register here.

Thank you for your partnership in passing faith on to our kids!

SEEKING ADULTS to serve as Connect Guides on Wednesday nights, 6-7 p.m. Explore and experience biblical texts with 4 ^th and 5 ^th grade students now through May 15th. Men and women are invited to be part of the faith formation journey with our students! For more information contact Gretchen.

Fare For All is CANCELLED Tonight

Due to unprecedented temperatures, Fare For All is cancelled tonight.

The next Fare For All is scheduled for Thursday, February 28th.

"The Sheridan Story"

Bake Sale Fundraiser

Confirmation 6th Grade Girls will host a fundraiser to support the outreach ministry “The Sheridan Story”. Their goal is to raise money to support childhood hunger.

On February 10th , the 6th grade girls will be hosting a bake sale following each worship service on Sunday morning. Thank you for supporting this event!

"Lunch & Learn"

"Securing You Safety"

Join in on February's "Lunch & Learn" -- and bring a friend!

WHEN : Tuesday, February 12th – 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 pm

WHERE: Crown of Glory, Sun Hall

Enjoy a little lunch, fellowship, and a free program.

Our presenter will be Officer Julie Janke from the Chaska Police Department. Her topic is “Securing Your Safety” with an emphasis on phone and internet scams and guarding your digital information.

New to Crown of Glory?

New Member Orientation and Welcome

For all visitors and guests looking to make Crown of Glory their church home, you are invited for the winter

New Member Dinner and Orientation on Sunday, February 17 ^th from 5 p.m.- 6:30 p.m . in the Sun Hall! We’ll begin the evening with a meal and orientation to Crown of Glory membership will follow!

If your family is interested in joining us for this New Member Dinner and Orientation please contact Pastor Reggie or go to our website and click the “New Member Registration” icon at the bottom of the page and get signed up electronically, it's quick and easy!

New Member Welcome Weekend!

Join us for worship as we welcome New Member families on the weekend of February 23rd and 24th during each of our worship services. Families will be introduced and following worship, all will share in fellowship in the Sun Hall!

2019 Congressional Annual Meeting

The congressional annual meeting will be held Sunday February 24th, from 10-10:30 a.m.

VBS Coming to Crown of Glory:

Summer 2019!

Mark your calendars for VBS June 24th-28th, 2019 !

SEEKING VBS Registrar – to set up electronic registration.

SEEKING VBS Volunteers – Adults and Youth are invited to participate at CoG during VBS June 24-28, 2019!

SEEKING VBS Host Homes – for the counselors from Green Lake Bible Camp who will be leading our VBS June 24-28, 2019 at CoG. Counselors will arrive on Sunday, June 23rd . Host homes would be hosting two or more college students for this week filled with fun and faith!

SEEKING VBS Planning Team – we will meet three times before VBS starts to plan the week including processes, publicity, snacks, and counselor meals. We are looking for 4-5 people to share ideas and activities leading up to this awesome fun week! The first meeting is on Sunday, February 10th .

For all VBS information, please contact Gretchen Pierskalla .

Kitchen Essentials Ministry

Cold Mornings - Time for Hot Coffee or Tea!

Minnesota winter mornings are always brisk but a good cup of coffee or tea and a piece of warm buttery toast is a great way to start the day. In February and March, the Kitchen Essentials Ministry is collecting new or gently used coffee pots, teapots, and toasters.

The Kitchen Essentials Ministry provides Carver County families in need with essential kitchen items. Almost

all of the families we serve are in need of coffee pots, teapots, and toasters. We also continue to accept donations of other kitchen items. Donations can be placed in the alcove behind the kitchen at Crown of Glory.

If you have any questions about this ministry, please contact Jodi at (952) 567-4397 or Sue at (612) 735-2616.

Thank you for your support of the Kitchen Essentials Ministry.

New Year, New Us!

As we move into 2019, two of our ministry teams, the Kitchen Planning Team and the Interior Decor Team, are looking to "re-assemble" and develop some plans - both short and long-term - for the new year.

The Kitchen Planning Team will look at the general needs of the kitchen, functionality, procedures, etc. Do we have the right equipment, is the workflow efficient and practical, etc. (No cooking required!)
The Interior Decor Team works to promote that warm and welcoming feeling for all who enter our doors. The team will work to make sure that our spaces are functional and meet the needs of all who use our facilities.

If you're interested in sharing your ideas and talents with either of these groups, brainstorming meetings have been set:

· Kitchen Planning Team - Wednesday, February 6th at 6:15 p.m.

· Interior Decor Team - Wednesday, February 13th at 6:15 p.m.

Not looking for another huge commitment? These groups would plan to meet one or two times over the next few months, and then quarterly going forward. Questions, please contact, Julie Youngman for The Kitchen Planning Team and Pastor Kristie for The Interior Décor Team.

Wednesdays are Winners with CoG Dinners!

Come and enjoy dinner on Wednesday nights from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m.

$5 per person; $15 per family.

Here's what's on the menu for February:

Feb. 6th - Breakfast for Dinner - Omelettes and Pancake Bites

Feb. 13th - Cheese Ravioli with Marinara and Meatballs, Green Beans, Breadsticks

Feb. 20th - Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, Corn, Dinner Roll

Feb. 27th - Lasagna, Mixed Vegetables, Garlic Bread

Salad Bar and desserts are served with all meals.

2018 Annual Reports for Crown of Glory

Ministry team leaders are welcome to submit their 2018 Annual Report to Nicole Preston by Monday, February 4, 2019 .

Please include the name and purpose of ministry, team members, and a brief description of activities for 2018. Reports should not exceed 300 words.

Thank you for your partnership in ministry!

2019 Council Member Nominations

There are three Church Council positions open and our Nominating Committee has identified three candidates! If you would like to nominate someone as a candidate, please contact Grant Taylor or Jay Whiting . Candidates must be members of Crown of Glory in order to serve on the Church Council.

Healing Ministry Book Study

The COG Healing Ministry team invites you to consider your own gifting in healing as we explore the Judeo-Christian tradition of healing through Biblical Oils, prayer and "laying on of hands."

WHEN : 3rd Wednesday of every month

Begins January 16th, 2019, and continues through June

TIME : 12:45-1:45 p.m.

WHERE : Crown of Glory, Bethany Room

WHO :

-Laypersons

-Healthcare providers

-Crown of Glory Lutheran Members

-Anyone interested in Essential Oils & Faith-Based Healing

TEXT : "Healing Oils, Healing Hands" by Linda Smith

COST : FREE

For questions, more information or to order a copy of the text, contact Dr. Robyn David .