September 5, 2019
Worship With Us
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Reggie
Preaching This Weekend
"Dreading Sacrifice"
13th Sunday After Pentecost
Welcome Kellie Bokusky, New Administrative Assistant
We are pleased to announce that Kellie Bokusky has joined Crown of Glory as our new Administrative Assistant. Kellie is a University of Minnesota graduate and brings strong church experience to the role. Her hours will be 9:00 - 3:00 Monday-Thursday. She, her husband, 4 kids and Daisy the miniature daschund reside in Eden Prairie. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities with her family. Please be sure to introduce yourself when you are in the office. Welcome Kellie!
Join Us Tonight (Sept. 5) at 5:00 p.m.
We are meeting at Winchester & Rye in Victoria. Join us for good food, fun and fellowship in a casual atmosphere. All women are welcome to join us. Drinks at 5:00, we order dinner at 5:45 p.m.
Rally Weekend is Here! Don't Miss It!
It's time to officially kick off the new church year. Join us this weekend as we resume regular worship times, catch up with friends, register children and young adults for programs, visit ministry tables, chat with Council Members, and enjoy a great meal, kids activities, and fellowship after each worship service. Welcome back!
Join Us for a New 4-Part Lunch & Learn Series This Fall: "The Art of Aging: Plan Your Roadmap"
Our first Lunch & Learn will be Tuesday, September 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Our topic is “A Healthier You Is Only a Habit Away," presented by Terri Mattson, Motivational Speaker and Coach. Learn how making one small change at a time can lead to new habits and building a healthier lifestyle. Lunch & Learn sessions are free and open to everyone; invite friends and family. RSVP requested to the church office . Join us!

View details about all the Lunch & Learn sessions and speakers here and mark your calendar.
Confirmation Begins September 11
Join us for our first night of Confirmation for all 6th - 8th graders. The evening's gathering theme is the Old Testament: "Bible Origins: God's Creation".

6:30 - 7:10: Large gathering in Sanctuary.
7:15 - 7:50: Small groups.
7:50 - 8:00: Meet in fellowship area for closing prayer.
Wednesday Dinners Resume Next Week
September Menu
11 - Pizza
18 - Taco Bar
25 - Cheese Ravioli with Marinara and Meatballs

All meals served with salad, fruit or veggies, and assorted desserts. $5/person; $15/family.
Men's Pub Ministry Gathers September 19
We will meet at Boom Island Brewery in Minnetonka, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. All men are welcome to join us.

Save the Dates:
  • October 20: Tailgate & Chili Cook-off sponsored by Men's Pub Ministry at Crown of Glory, 11:30 a.m. (all are welcome).
  • November: No get-together.
  • December 12: Fat Pants Brewery, Eden Prairie (New Brewery!)
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Bring Your Garden to Worship
Thank you for participating in bringing your garden to worship! Vases are available if the spirit moves you to share flowers in worship to celebrate special occasions throughout the year. Contact Kellie in the church office by Wednesday so it can be mentioned in the bulletin.

Reminder: Landscape Ministry is planning an outside work day on September 14. Learn all the details at their Rally table.
Children's Ministries
  • Looking for folks to join the team of Together in Faith intergenerational Sunday School on Second Sundays. Contact Gretchen for more details.

  • Recruiting Connect Guides – confirmed youth and adults may participate in small group activity with 4-5th grade girls or boys on Wednesdays 6-7p.m. starting Sept 11. Contact Gretchen for more details.

  • SPARK starts Saturday, Sept 14 at 4:30- 5:00 p.m. or Sunday Sept 15 at 10:00-10:30 a.m. Jesus tells the parable of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin in Luke 15:1-10. There is joy in being found by Jesus!
Church Communication Weekly Deadline
If you have news or updates to include in church communications, please submit your information to Kellie in the office by Wednesday end of day to allow staff and volunteers time to review and format it for the various communication tools we use (earlier is even better). Thank you!
Worship Attendance Last Week
August 31, 5:00 p.m.: 39
September 1, 9:30 a.m.: 102

Total: 141
Creation Care Team September 9, 6:00 p.m.
Schram Haus Brewery
Prayer Requests
CoG Council Meeting
September 10, 6:00 p.m.

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Grow Together in Faith"