Crown of Glory News For You - January 17, 2019

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

Pastor Reggie Preaching:

"The Surprise Miracle"

Second Sunday after Epiphany

SPARK lesson this week: The Wedding in Cana

John 2:1-11 We celebrate miracles and Jesus turns sadness into joy!

On January 23rd from 5:30-8:15 p.m. Connect goes tubing at Buck Hill.

VBS Coming to Crown of Glory:

Summer 2019!

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

There are volunteer opportunities for adults and youth both during the week and in the planning of it. Watch for registration next week.

Contact Gretchen for more information.

New Chancel Choir Piano Accompanist

Please welcome Ginger Larson, the new Chancel Choir accompanist. When we found out in December that Wenshuai Zhong could not work for Crown of Glory, Ginger stepped in as an emergency sub for the Cantata Sunday and obviously did very well. Her skill and easy-going, can-do personality are great gifts to Crown of Glory.

She is a graduate of the University of St. Katherine in St. Paul with a degree in music (piano), and a professional freelance pianist/accompanist throughout the Twin Cities. She is also the official collaborative pianist for the St. Kate’s music department.

Good News, Good Brews

Green Lake Bible Camp: Men's Faith Retreat

$145

Must be 21 to attend

Join Pastor Reggie Klindworth and Dave Eliason as they share the Good News and walk you through the craft brewing process. No matter the experience level, come join us for a great opportunity for crafting, conversation and community. Experience the brewing process from start to finish—you’ll even go home with some of your own homebrew! Click here for more information! The registration deadline is January 18th!

Seasonal Worship Arts:

Creatives & Worker Bees Needed!

Pastor Kristie is assembling a team of creative types and workers bees to collaborate on some ways to enhance our worship space, carrying out themes related to the liturgical seasons.

If you might be interested in this kind of creative, collaborative, faith-enhancing process, please let PK know with an email: pastorkristie@crownofglory.org .

We’ll meet on Saturday, January 19th, at 10 a.m. to get acquainted over coffee and (tiny) cinnamon rolls, inventory what COG already has for seasonal decorations, and brainstorm what we might add for the season of Lent.

New "Welcome Team" Forming

Crown of Glory is seeking smiling and hospitable members to join our “Welcome Team”! This new Welcome Team will work closely with the pastors to help form a welcoming experience at Crown of Glory for all visitors, newcomers, and new members who wish to join our congregation!

If you want to serve on this “Welcome Team” please contact Pastor Reggie or Pastor Kristie .

Our first Welcome Team gathering will be held on Tuesday, January 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Come and learn more about intentional hospitality! Refreshments will be served.

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.

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 .

Kitchen Essentials Ministry

New Year's Resolution--Declutter!

Since August, Crown of Glory’s Kitchen Essentials Ministry has assisted 15 families by providing them with much-needed kitchen items.

As we begin 2019, please consider donating new or gently used kitchen items to this ministry. You may have a resolution to declutter your home and find that you have too many kitchen towels, glasses or baking sheets. Or maybe you received a new set of pots and pans, dishes or silverware as a Christmas gift. Your old set can find a new home with a family in need in Eastern Carver County.

We also are in need of coffee pots, toasters, and cooking utensils. Items can be placed in the alcove behind the kitchen at Crown of Glory.

Please contact Tracy Cunningham at 952-239-9344 if you have any questions. Thank you for your support of the Kitchen Essentials Ministry.

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 is what we have planned for January:

Jan 23 -- Tacos - Beans - Rice

Jan 30 -- Ham & Turkey Roll-Ups - Chips

Salad Bar and desserts 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.

Donation Opportunity!

AmazonSmile is offering a bonus donation opportunity for Crown of Glory. Through January 31st, 2019 , AmazonSmile will donate 15% the purchase price of new print magazine subscriptions. Click here for details .