Crown of Glory News For You - October 11, 2018

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

Pastor Reggie Preaching

"Before and After"

SPARK Lesson: A Rich Man's Question: Mark 10:17-31

Welcome Nicole Preston, CoG's New Administrative Assistant

Welcome Nicole Preston, our new Administrative Assistant. Nicole and her children, Alexander (10) and Ellias (4) have resided in Chaska since 2011. She is a University of Minnesota graduate with a B.A. in Journalism with a minor in Sociology. When she's not working, Nicole enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, attending sporting events, and watching documentaries. Please offer a warm welcome when you have the opportunity. Her regular work hours will be Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 - 3:00.

This Weekend: Installation of Tom Paulson as New Director of Worship & Music

Please join us this weekend, Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14 for the Installation of Tom Paulson as the new Director of Worship and Music. Tom’s installation will be celebrated at all services this weekend with a special hospitality following each worship. We give thanks to God for calling Tom to this place of worship and for his offering his gifts and talents in this community of faith.

Loaves & Fishes

October 16, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Volunteers help serve a meal at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 350 Atwood Street S. in Shakopee. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jay Whiting. Volunteers are always welcome to help with this ministry as much or little as your schedule allows.

Next Week is MEA. On 10/17, there is no Confirmation, Connect or Wednesday dinner.

Honoring Veterans and Current Service Members

On November 11, Crown of Glory will hold its special 50th anniversary service featuring Pastor Paul Oman. However, this is also Veteran's Day and we want to honor our veteran and military members with a photo board. CoG veterans and current service members are welcome to submit a photo (military, current or both) for our display board. Simply drop off or email photos to the church office no later than October 24.

Welcome Visitors

Thank you for worshiping at Crown of Glory. Please feel free to fill out a welcome visitor card with your contact information and prayer requests at the church office window and place it in the offering plate. We are eager to make a connection with you!

Welcome Children & Youth

Worship bags for quiet play are available inside the sanctuary on the peg boards on each side of the center aisle doors. Children's bulletins and crayons are located on a bench outside the Sanctuary. Confirmation Worship Notes and Service hour slips are found at the Confirmation Zone on the right of the center aisle doors.

CoG Garage Band!

Calling All 6th - 12th Grade Talent

Tom Paulson and Lori Robinson will be hosting a short meeting for anyone interested in this new ministry on November 4 at 10:00 a.m. We will discuss what day works for future practice times, who is able to play what instruments/vocals, and our shared goals. Please join us!

Floor Fund Campaign Challenge Reaches Half-Way Mark

The Floor Fund Campaign has gotten off to a great start and we have raised half of the $25,000 needed to receive the additional gift of $15,000 in 2019.

Thank you to all who have given to the fund. Together we are making a difference. Our deadline to raise the total amount is December 31.

Watch the progress on our Floor Fund thermometer at church.

Sun Hall Flooring Installation Begins October 29

At last, our beautiful Sun Hall will be even more warm, beautiful and inviting with new flooring. Floor sample #2 received the highest number of votes; thank you for weighing in on the selection. Installation will begin October 29 and could take 5-7 business days. Thank you for your patience as Phase II of our flooring plan begins. Exciting!