December 12, 2019
Worship With Us
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Reggie
Preaching Saturday Evening
"Love, In So Many Words"
Third Weekend of Advent


Cantata Sunday
9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

He Came Down that We Might Have…
Hope - Peace - Joy - Love - Life

Crown of Glory Chancel Choir, favorite carols, and readings by Maya Angelou, Mother Tereasa, Martin Luther King, Jr., et. al.
Children's Ministry
December 14 th
9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Children’s Christmas Narrative Dress Rehearsal
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Birthday Party for Jesus

December 15 th
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Children present Christmas Narrative between worship services
Men's Pub Ministry Meets Tonight
Looking for an easy way to connect with others from Crown of Glory in a relaxed setting?

Join us from 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m. as we head to Fat Pants Brewing Co. in Eden Prairie.

All men are welcome to join!
Help Needed on December 15 th  
After 10:30 a.m. worship on December 15 th , we will need help to reset the risers back to the choir loft. Thank you for your help! 
'Tis the Season for Lefse!
2019 Lefse & Bake Sale Fundraiser
This Sunday, December 15 th , 2019, Crown of Glory will host our 12 th  annual Lefse and Bake Sale! You can pre-order your lefse by contacting the church office before 12:00 p.m. on December 13 th . Cost is $20/dozen. Fresh lefse will also be for sale by the slice following each service this weekend -- $2 for full lefse and $1 for a half lefse. Bake Sale proceeds will support our senior high youth ministry who are travelling to Navajo Nation in Summer 2020.
Seeking All Lefse Makers
Seeking volunteers to help make lefse and other baked goods; there is no experience needed! The lefse baking will take place on  Saturday, December 14 th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Join this festive baking experience by signing up at the Lefse Table in the gathering area, contacting the church office, or by emailing Pastor Reggie .
Donate a Baked Good for the Fundraiser
Seeking baked goods for the December Bake Sale! All baked goods will be sold to help raise funds for Crown of Glory’s senior high youth mission trip. To donate an item for this sale, please sign-up at the Lefse Table or contact the church office; please indicate what baked good you are donating. All baked goods need to be delivered to the church kitchen by  Saturday, December 14 th by 12:00 p.m
 
*Please refrain from using nuts
The Sheridan Story: Fighting Child Hunger
Crown of Glory invites you to join in the fight against child hunger in our community with our partner “The Sheridan Story”. This outreach provides for children in need within the Chaska school district. You can sponsor a child for $130 for one year, or you can sponsor a child for $65 for a half a year. 

There are postcards and gift envelopes located on the “Giving Tree” in the North Lobby. Please put your “Sheridan Story” gift in the envelope provided and place it in the offering plate or in the church office drop box by  Monday, December 23 rd .  

Please make checks payable to “Crown of Glory Lutheran Church” and write “The Sheridan Story” in the memo line.

Thank you for considering this special gift.
"Thank You" from the Kitchen Essentials Ministry
Over the past 2 1/2 years, Crown of Glory has partnered with Love INC. to provide the Kitchen Essentials Ministry to families in need in Eastern Carver County. With your help, the ministry has served 47 families so far this year. We have been able to supply families with kitchen basics like dish sets, silverware, pots and pans, baking sheets, coffee pots, toasters and other kitchen essentials. Thank you for your donations!
New Women's Bible Study
COMING SOON! Join with women of all walks of life and faith as we dive deeper into God’s Word and enjoy rich conversation, and maybe even a little laughter! We will gather once a month on Saturday mornings from 9:00-10:15 a.m. at Crown of Glory. Our first gathering will be on Saturday, January 11 th , 2020. Contact Pastor Laura to sign-up (by email: pastorlaura@crownofglory.org or by phone: 952-448-3230), or sign-up in the North Lobby at CoG!
Wednesday Dinner Menu
December 18 th
 Wednesday Wings, Wedges, and Salad Bar

December 25 th
No Dinner - Merry Christmas

January 1 st 
No Dinner - Happy New Year


All Dinners Served with Assorted Desserts. 
Worship Attendance Last Week
In Our Prayers
December 7
5:00 p.m.: 37
December 8
9:00 a.m.: 130
SPARK: 23
10:30 a.m.: 129
December 19
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Youth Cart Runners Needed!
Please email  Kanitta Rentfrow if you are able to volunteer. Thank you!
Prayer Requests
Please E-mail
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Christmas Eve Worship
Tuesday, December 24
2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m.

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Grow Together in Faith"