Crown of Glory News For You - November 8, 2018

"Drawn To The Word" This Sunday

9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

Nursery and Child Care Provided

No Saturday Evening Service | Just One Service on Sunday

Don't miss this special event where a bible story will unfold before you as renowned artist Paul Oman paints a mural for Crown of Glory.

Join us, then stay for fellowship, view memorabilia boards, meet Paul Oman, and see the new carpeting and Sun Hall flooring.

NEW Sun Hall Chairs

In addition to the new flooring installed last week, CoG acquired some smart-looking chairs from a local school for a great price. Two anonymous donations allowed the church to make the purchase. The chairs are light weight, comfortable, and look great with the new flooring.

Be sure to stop by and check it out!

Sun Hall Closet Gets Its Makeover Too!

Thank you Bob Chinnock and Larry Balfanz for spending hours organizing the Sun Hall closet. The organizing project is not entirely complete, but they have made a great start and it already looks much improved.

This closet will serve as an important storage area for the church; please check in advance before placing anything in there. Extra hands in helping with this ongoing project are greatly appreciated. If you are interested in helping, contact Bob Chinnock.

CoG's Re-Purposing Efforts Are Building Goodwill Locally and Internationally

You may have noticed some furniture has left the building the past few weeks. As a result of our recent building upgrades and re-organizing, the Information Desk, the square Sun Hall tables, and just this week the brown plastic chairs from the Sun Hall have been either donated or sold to various organizations. When we are able to re-purpose furniture, we pay it forward by helping other organizations fill needs they have. Another upside: this aligns with our "Green" efforts by keeping items out of landfills.

The Information Desk was donated to a local pilot who was furnishing his hangar offices here in Eden Prairie. He also used to bring his children to the daycare at CoG.

The square tables were donated to B-Dale Club in Roseville. Established in 1961, the B-Dale Club is a restaurant and event center that puts all of its profits back into their community with programs that serve youth and seniors. Check them out here.

Lastly, this week the brown chairs were sold at a nominal price to an organization that will be sending them to Gambia, Africa. There they will be used in a school that needs seating for students. Our outreach has no bounds!

We are thankful that in making improvements in our building, we can help others improve their facilities too.

It's Official -- "Alongside & Forward" Flooring Challenge Has Been Met!

Final Numbers Being Tallied

A huge and heartfelt thank you to those who responded to the " Alongside and Forward " Flooring Challenge. The response by members and friends has been absolutely wonderful. By meeting the challenge, the church will receive an additional $15,000 gift to help with continued flooring improvements The final numbers are being tallied and will be announced next week.

This is a pinnacle moment for our 50-year history as a community congregation that thrives on opening our doors and welcoming people of all walks of life into our gathering spaces. We are committed to being a welcoming congregation. We are committed to walking alongside people. We are committed to planting seeds of faith in the hearts of those who call us home. Thank you.

Sharing God's Love Near and Far

Thank you for the generous giving for Operation Christmas Child! Together we exceeded our Anniversary goal and are donating 53 boxes! Thank you for your joyful participation in Crown of Glory Children’s Ministry sharing God’s love here, near, and far!

CoG Veteran Photos Will Be On Display This Weekend

Thank you to everyone who submitted a veteran or current military photo. The display boards will be up this weekend in the church lobby. We thank our military veterans and active personnel for their service. Happy Veteran's Day.

This one-day instruction class is for parents and children of all ages; with a special invitation to 4 ^th graders and their families, on November 18, 2018 from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Our First Communion worship service will be held on Sunday, December 2.

Fare For All November 15, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Hot Buy: Holiday Pack for $30

The next Fare For All is Thursday, November 15, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Crown of Glory. The Hot Buy this month is the Holiday Pack, which includes an 8-10 lb. turkey, pork sausage, pork tenderloin, turkey breast strips, chicken breasts, pork sausage patties, green beans, and an apple pie - all for just $30. Open to everyone - invite friends and family. View Flyer.

Volunteers are always welcome to help. Contact the church office if you wish to volunteer this month.

Crown of Glory Advent Tea by Candlelight - Save the Date

Crown of Glory’s first annual Women’s Advent Tea by Candlelight will be held on Sunday, December 2 starting at 4:30 p.m.

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to prepare your heart for the wonderful - and busy - Advent Season. Evening includes inspirational meditation, a lovely high tea, Holiday Boutique shopping, a raffle and lively entertainment. Keep watching the bulletin and weekly e-blast for more information.

CoG Jewelry Sale to Benefit Youth Mission Trip - Start Your Christmas Shopping!

Start your Christmas shopping now while helping our youth raise funds for their summer 2019 mission trip. Lynn Jackman from Premier Designs will be at church on the 2nd and 5th of December to display jewelry, answer questions and assist with order placement. 50% of the profits will be donated back to CoG's youth mission trip. Shop at church or go online 24/7 to view catalog and place an order. All orders are due by December 5 and will be delivered to church on December 15. Thank you for shopping.