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We have many new studies starting up this fall! Grab your Bible to read God’s Word in community and with space to ask questions. PAGE 10
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We are launching a brand-new website—and it’s mobile-friendly! Keep cpconline.org bookmarked to browse events, studies, and stories. PAGE 8
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Read one woman’s story of how God “recharged” her faith through The Table community. PAGE 7
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Our ministry programming page has been refreshed into Happenings! Use your calendar to pencil in this month’s exciting goings-on. PAGES 9-13
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The future is bright! Meet two new leaders for elementary kids and high school students, and read what they’re excited about this new ministry year. PAGES 5
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elcome back! Doesn’t it feel like life begins anew somewhere around Labor Day? For some it’s the start of football; for others the end of the vacation season; others begin to close up their cabins. But for most of us, whatever our age, the iconic picture of a “new year” is the school year. Parent or not, there’s something both exciting and nostalgic about watching kids get on the school bus the first day—the look of joy at seeing friends, of uncertainty they’re trying to mask, of excitement about the adventures ahead. How do we keep that sense of a fresh start? What will make our experiences remain fresh amidst all the good times and the struggles, the failures and successes, new friends and breakups? How will this “fresh start” really stay new—to the kids but also to us? I find I hunger for the sense of new beginnings the school year promises; in fact, it’s one of the key reasons I came to trust in Jesus as a college student—that desire to claim the promise of a “different kind of life.” The very first Bible verse I ever memorized spoke of Paul’s longing for a fresh start: “So whatever it takes, I will be one who lives in the fresh newness of life of those who are alive from the dead” (Philippians 3:11, The Living Bible).
What sustains the fresh newness of life? For the Apostle Paul, it was learning to put aside everything else besides knowing Christ, and then seeing the world through His eyes . . . the same eyes that had been raised from the dead! “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance” (Ephesians 1:18).
“We need the ongoing touch of God, a sense of connection where God actually speaks to our hearts.” If we want to continue to see the world afresh after the first day of school—intentionally refusing to return to the humdrum of the same old thing—we need to find out how to keep fresh eyes, right? We need the ongoing touch of God, a sense of connection where God actually speaks to our hearts. So for the second year in a row, I’d like to refresh our ability to speak to God, to hear God speak louder than the chatter of our lives. The Psalms are the prayer book of the
Bible, where God speaks and we respond, where we learn how to converse with our Creator. To paraphrase Eugene Peterson: There is a difference between praying to an unknown God whom we hope to discover in our praying, and praying to a known God— revealed through Israel and Jesus Christ—who speaks our language. In the first, we indulge our appetite for religious fulfillment; in the second we practice obedient faith. The first is a lot more fun, the second is a lot more important. What is essential in prayer is not that we learn to express ourselves, but that we learn to answer God. In other words, if we want “the fresh newness of life of those alive from the dead,” we need to learn to talk to someone who’s actually, well, risen from the dead! Let’s do this together!
John Crosby serves as Senior Pastor.
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W E DN E S DAY N IGHT R E F R E S H ! This fall, CPC is launching The Junction, a new format for our Wednesday night kids’ programs. The biggest change is that we are now offering a meal at our Dinner Depot— all in hopes that this will give families with students of all ages more flexibility and ease on busy school days. And we continue offering Choir Court and grade groupings for biblical teaching, fun, and connection with friends and leaders. ALL families—regardless if you’ve done so before—need to sign up for fall programming. Visit cpconline.org to sign up for both weekend and Wednesday programs for kids in nursery-6th grade.
We’re excited for a new year of partnering with parents to make kids’ faith stick!
THE JUNCTION is where our community of kids comes for an evening filled with food, music, games, and Bible-based teaching. Kids in kindergarten-6th grade learn about God and how to live out their faith through worship in kids’ choirs, peer friendships, and connection to CPC’s amazing student leaders and adults.
5:00-6:15PM A low-cost meal available for all kids and families involved in Wednesday programs.
5:45-6:30PM Kindergarten-5th graders learn to build life-long musical skills, praise God, and lead worship.
6:30-7:30PM 1st and 2nd graders go on an adventure to discover biblical truths, actively diving into God’s Word along the way.
3rd and 4th graders explore worship and the ministry of Jesus through three electives, then connect in large and small groups.
5th grade boys and girls take unique tracks to discover who God is and His unique design for them as they follow Jesus.
6th graders make their faith relevant in today’s world by exploring real life, real people, and a real God.
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY Jordyn came to Minnesota from Birmingham, Alabama— and brought her 25 pairs of Converse tennis shoes with her! WHY ELEMENTARY KIDS ARE AWESOME! I feel a special calling to kids because I feel like a big kid myself! I’m very creative, and I still maintain my “childlike faith.” I think 3rd grade is the magic year: You’re old enough to use the bathroom by yourself, you still want to please your elders, and you’re also starting to grasp abstract concepts like faith. These are the “aha” days. All the teachings 3rd graders learned when they were littler take on new meaning: “Oh, I can actually apply this to my life!” WHY PARENTS ARE AWESOME, TOO! Parents are the spiritual cornerstones of their children’s lives, and Kids’ Ministries staff is here to equip parents as they lead the charge. Some parents are overwhelmed that their kids look to them to set the tone of faith in the home. But that’s the beauty of faith and grace and Jesus: We don’t have to be perfect! And kids aren’t looking for perfection because they know they mess up, too! The church can be the support system when parents say, “I don’t know what to do.” We help one another find what’s best for each child on their faith journey.
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HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRIES DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY Mycah returns to Minnesota—and her home church of CPC—after spending seven years living in California. WHY STUDENTS ARE AWESOME! Students ask truly tough questions—they want to know what is true and how to live life. I love sharing with them how God has transformed my life and how He can transform theirs. Students often think they can’t share their faith until they know all the answers or they can’t pray until they have the “right” words. I want to empower them to read the Bible on their own and pray in their own words—God wants to hear from them! HOW MYCAH’S FAMILY INFLUENCED HER FAITH I first gained my passion for loving Jesus and sharing it with others in my home. After all, parents are the biggest influence in their children’s lives! You can go to church together, pray as a family, do service projects. Or you can just have conversations about life and faith. I’ve been living with my parents and siblings until my husband returns from California. The other night my 8-year-old brother was like, “Do we always have to talk about church?!” And I was like, “Um, yeah, it’s really important!” We all had to laugh!
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The Table a fresh perspective
Narrative Lectionary This year, The Table studies the stories of Scripture, first in the Old Testament, then through the life of Jesus, and finally in the early Church. Jump in at any point and hear the story of God’s love for His people—and at the end of the year, look back and see the story arc of Creation, the Fall, and redemption that God is telling over and over again.
THE TABLE LOGO The Table has a fresh look! It highlights Communion as the cornerstone of weekly worship, where everyone is welcome and reconciliation occurs.
AFTERTHOUGHTS Matt Moberg and Heather Hammond record Afterthoughts, a weekly podcast to go deeper into the message and help you practice your faith during the week.
Visit thetableatcpc.org/media
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A Fre s h Ta ke o n Fa it h
Jennifer H U R LB U R T
“I have fresh eyes, and I’m hearing a lot of this for the first time . . . it has been really cool to learn alongside my kids.”
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grew up in a home where my dad was raised very Catholic and my mom didn’t have a religion. Whatever faith we got was from our dad’s perspective—but we never went to church, so really, it was just his word. It was creepy to me that people ever considered God a father figure because I was abused by my dad. My earthly father was saying, “God is your Father who loves you unconditionally with all of His heart and will do anything for you”—all while he was doing horrible things to his daughters. Even though I wanted to believe, in my heart I couldn’t. How could that be true of God if it wasn’t my experience with my own father? My husband and I have gone to churches where everything felt like a chore—staged and scripted. Nothing felt energizing or like we could take it out into real life. We were saying the same prayers every week, and no one was really listening to the words, but just going through the motions. Then after attending my cousin’s wedding at CPC, I thought, “Wow, worship can feel like this? I never knew that!” Things began to change when
I finally went to therapy and started coming to terms with the reality of my childhood. Admitting what it was— being able to say it and own it as a part of who I am—helped me say, “Okay, that was then, but what now? Something is still missing.” Because church had been a chore for so long, it was hard to make it a priority at first. I finally said, “We have to try it at some point, so let’s just go tonight and see what happens.” That was last October, and every weekend that we’ve been in town, we’ve been at The Table. Last January, I signed up for Essentials 101 [Overview of God’s Story]. I really had no knowledge of the Bible—it felt like Greek mythology to me with all these superhuman characters, never rooted in real life. But this whole class was about looking at your faith from a fresh perspective. I recognized that the stories from the Bible actually happened— they’re not fables. Having something historical and logical to root them in has helped energize my faith. Seeing my kids hear the Word of God in such a real way is awesome. They ask me questions, and I sometimes won’t
know the answer and have to look it up. But I can say to them, “I didn’t get to learn about the Bible and Jesus like you do. Mommy’s learning right along with you.” I have fresh eyes, and I’m hearing a lot of this for the first time. As much as I’ve always been embarrassed about my ignorance of the Bible, it has been really cool to learn alongside my kids. They’re already looking forward to Wednesday nights, saying: “Then we’re at church TWO times a week!” No other place has ever ignited us the way The Table has. We’re surrounded by people who are doing work to make right now—this place and this time— better. We’ve never carried our faith into our week, and we do that all the time now. We’re having conversations after church, struggling with questions like, “Do we move from this cushy neighborhood to somewhere else to help? What does that mean for our kids?” Those are not conversations we’ve ever had before. This is a community that wants to be the hands and feet of Jesus and is doing the real work instead of just talking about it. Now we feel like we are where we belong. CPC LIFE
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THE CPC LOGO HAS A FRESH, NEW LOOK! A FEW POINTS TO HIGHLIGHT:
• The cross—and Christ’s sacrifice upon it—remains the cornerstone of our faith, and in turn, our logo.
• At CPC we often say we are all broken people becoming whole through Christ’s work in our lives. Our new logo reflects that we are broken but coming together in Jesus-centered community. • A closer look at the logo reveals the letters “CPC” creating the shape of the cross.
CPC ’ S W E B SI TE I S G E T T I N G A M A K E O V ER ! T h i s S eptember v i sit c p c o nline.o rg a s we u nvei l a new look a nd c re ate a be t ter u ser ex per ience:
• T r y i t on y ou r cel l ph on e or t a bl et — i t ’s mobi l e- f ri en dl y! • S e e a fu l l l i sti n g of ev en t s , cl a s s es , a n d grou ps i n on e ea s y pl a c e • Downl oa d a fa v ori te ser mon or wa t ch s ervi ces l i ve
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Septe mbe r/October Happe nings E V E NT S URBAN VENTURES CITYKID MOBILE FARMER’S MARKET
Sunday, September 20 • CPC Shop from a full selection of seasonal vegetables grown on the Urban Ventures outdoor farm and greenhouse!
reading the Bible, and connection with leaders: • Dinner (5:00-6:15PM) – available to all • Choirs (5:45-6:30PM) – K-5th graders • Programs (6:30-7:30PM) – 1st-6th graders Learn more about programs on page 4. Cost: $30/first child, $20/second child, $10/third child; max $60/family. Sign up: cpconline.org
FAMILY COMMUNION WORKSHOP
Saturday, October 10 • 7:00-9:00AM • Fellowship Hall Men are invited for food, fellowship, and to hear from a speaker. Cost: $10 by 12:00PM on October 8; $15 at the door. Sign up: cpconline.org
Saturday, October 3 • 4:00PM • Anderson Hall Elementary-aged children and their parents discover both the biblical beginnings and CPC’s tradition of taking Communion. Led by a pastor and Jordyn Farris, Associate Director of Elementary. A light supper will be served. Free will offering. tammym@cpconline.org
SAVE THE DATE! ORGAN RECITAL BY JANE NIENABER
SAVE THE DATE! FALL FAM JAM FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND FAMILIES
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Friday, November 6 • 7:30PM • Sanctuary
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Saturday, October 31 • 9:00-10:45AM • Multi-Purpose Room
S T U D E NT S PARENT INFO NIGHT!
K I DS WEEKEND KIDS’ PROGRAMS
Beginning September 12/13 • During Saturday 5:15PM, Sunday 9:30AM, 11:00AM, & 5:00PM services We minister to children through 6th grade and their families by engaging kids in their relationship with Jesus. Sign up: cpconline.org
New This Year! The Chapel
Sundays • 9:30 & 11:00AM • Chapel An in-depth exploration of God’s Big Story for 5th-8th graders. Sign up: cpconline.org
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: THE JUNCTION
Wednesdays beginning September 23 • 5:00-7:30PM The Junction is a time for kindergarten-6th graders to learn more about God and live out their faith through music, friendship,
Wednesday, September 9 • 7:00-8:00PM • Sanctuary Parents of incoming 7th-12th graders, join us! Meet staff members, hear about Sticky Faith, learn where we’re going as a program, and get all the important info you need to make this year a success! erinh@cpconline.org
ELE VATE & COMMITMENT CL A SS SMALL GROUP REGISTRATION
All 7th-9th graders must sign up in order to participate in Elevate and CC programs. Sign up: cpconline.org
ELEVATE & CC KICKOFF!
Wednesday, September 16 • 6:15-7:30PM • MPR Elevate (7th-8th graders) and Commitment Class (9th graders) meet in the MPR. You will not want to miss this fun and memorable night! vanc@cpconline.org
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ELEVATE & CC WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Wednesdays, September 23, 30, & October 7 • 6:15-7:30PM A night of fun, large-group learning and small-group discussion for vanc@cpconline.org 7th-8th (MPR) and 9th (Anderson Hall). lexis@cpconline.org
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Wednesday, October 14 • 6:00-8:00PM Elevate and CC students are heading to AirMaxx in Eden Prairie. Meet us there! Cost: $17. Sign up: cpconline.org
HSM HSM SMALL GROUP REGISTRATION
All 10th-12th graders must sign up for HSM to ensure up-todate contact information for your student and family. Sign up: cpconline.org
HSM FALL KICKOFF!
Wednesday, September 23 • 8:00-9:15PM • Sanctuary Join us as we kick off another year of HSM with a bang! All students in 10th-12th grades are invited. Bring your trevort@cpconline.org friends!
HSM HOUSE GROUPS
Wednesdays, September 30 & October 7 • 8:00-9:15PM • no meeting October 14 for MEA break If you signed up for HSM last year, you will receive an email in September with directions to your house for this year. mycahb@cpconline.org
SPECIAL NEEDS TAPESTRY
Tuesdays, September 15 & 29 • 6:30-7:30PM • Fireside Room In CPC’s ministry for kids and students with special needs, we explore who God is and how we can have a relationship with Him through Bible study, service projects, games, guest speakers, erind@cpconline.org and story/drama.
MOSAIC WORSHIP SERVICE
Sunday, September 27 • 12:30PM • Sanctuary Mosaic is a worship service for kids and students with special needs and their families. Noises, sounds, and movements are erind@cpconline.org welcome! Followed by a light lunch.
A D U LT S STUDIES IN THE WORD
Mondays starting September 14 • 9:30-11:30AM • Room 107 James Madsen leads this intergenerational discussion-
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oriented study on I and II Corinthians for men and women. Childcare available ($50/semester). Sign up: cpconline.org
WOMEN IN THE WORD
Mondays starting September 14 • 9:30-11:45AM • Fireside Room Our fall study is Lord, Change My Attitude by James MacDonald. We examine our attitudes using examples from the Israelites’ journey out of Egypt. Includes DVD lecture, small group discussion, and fellowship. Childcare available ($50/semester). Cost: $25 by September 8; $30 after September 8. Sign up: cpconline.org
TUESDAY AFTERNOON WOMEN’S STUDY Tuesdays beginning September 15 • 1:00-2:30PM • Room 107 Carolyn Beatty leads an in-depth Bible study on the Psalms. This group generates lively discussions and cares for one another. Judy Romine at 952.929.4983
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays beginning September 16 • 11:00AM-12:00PM • Room 203 Rick Byron leads this lively discussion on I Peter. We meet every Wednesday except when Edynamoes is held.
ESSENTIALS 201: RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS
Tuesdays, September 22-November 10 • 6:30-8:00PM • nearby home Once you have met Jesus, you will never be the same. His teaching challenges your thinking, His love turns your life around. Enjoy a light meal together. Led by Laura Mulliken; study guides available at Pathway. Sign up: cpconline.org
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
Tuesdays, September 22-November 17 • 6:30-8:30PM • Anderson Hall This series from Dave Ramsey offers practical, biblical resources for financial management. Cost: approximately $100/household. Sign up: cpconline.org
PARENTAL GUIDANCE NECESSARY (PG)
Wednesdays, October 7, November 4, & December 2 • 6:30-7:30PM • Chapel PG seeks to equip parents through the challenges and joys of raising Christian kids in a secular world. • October 7: Jim & Lynne Jackson on “Parenting with God’s Grace & Truth” • November 4: Lee Blum on “The Crazy Maze of Body Image” • December 2: Kyle Jackson on “Family as Team”
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G RO U PS SINGLE PARENT FAMILY MINISTRY
Thursday, September 17 • 6:00-8:00PM • Fireside Room We kick off another good year of gathering and getting to know other single parent families! Join us for a meal and family game night. No cost. sarahn@cpconline.org
CPC BOOK CLUB
Thursday, September 17 • 7:00PM • Parlor We discuss Me Before You by Jojo Moyes. Nancy Reutiman at 952.920.1837
SUNDAY COMMUNITIES
Sundays beginning September 27 • 9:30AM or 10:45AM Sunday Communities offer a place to belong and a place to grow with people in a similar life stage. • NEW SUNDAY COMMUNITY (engaged & newly married) with Todd & Laura Mulliken (9:30AM - Fellowship Hall West) • MIXED TAPES (20s & 30s) with Maggie Keller (9:30AM Fellowship Hall West) • S.A.L.T. (40s & 50s) “Six Stages in Our Spiritual Journey: Insights from John’s Gospel” with Randy Andersen (9:30AM Fellowship Hall East) • A.C.T.S. (50s & 60s) “Who? What?! Little Known Characters/Stories from the Bible” with Steve Carlson (9:30AM - Fellowship Hall Center) • MORE (Active Retired) “Six Stages in Our Spiritual Journey: Insights from John’s Gospel” with Randy Andersen (10:45AM - Room 107) • CREDO (Intergenerational) “Philippians” with James & Anna Madsen (10:45AM - Room 10 South)
MEMBERSHIP
Intro Lunch: Sunday, October 4 • 11:00AM-1:00PM • Fireside Room Come join the CPC community! At the Intro Lunch, meet pastors and gather in small groups. The membership process also includes three small group meetings with teaching on topics central to what we believe. Sign up by September 25: cpconline.org
MEN THURSDAY MORNING MEN’S GROUPS
Several existing Thursday men’s small groups welcome new participants. Sign up: cpconline.org
DAD’S GROUP
Wednesdays beginning September 23 • 6:25-7:30PM • Parlor Led by Allen Pofahl and Tom Wagner, this group meets whenever there is Wednesday night programming
for kids and students. We focus on growing in our roles as dads of young children through early high school. Sign up: cpconline.org
WOMEN 60s & STILL GROWING
Wednesdays, September 2 & 16 • 1:00-2:30PM • Parlor Join this dedicated ministry of older women who are growing in relationship with Jesus and each other by studying Scripture. Sandy Thoermer at 952.249.2893
TUESDAY EVENING WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP STUDY (meets twice a month)
Tuesdays, September 8-November 24 • 6:45-8:45PM • Room 10 Always True by James MacDonald explores five key promises from Scripture and five ways believers can respond by faith. DVD study, workbook, discussion, fellowship, and prayer. Led by Jane Pooler. Sign up: cpconline.org
EVENING MOM’S GROUP
Thursdays, September 10 & October 8 • 7:00-8:30PM • Room 200 Join with other moms in this recently formed group to connect and grow together in faith. Geared toward moms with young kids through elementary age. Sign up: cpconline.org
NEEDLEWORK GUILD
Saturdays, September 12 (Fellowship Hall) & October 10 (Room 10) • 10:00AM-2:00PM Our mission is to make warm garments and blankets for local agencies that serve the needy. We have yarn, fabric, and knitters to get you started. Sally Stoutenburgh at 952.927.6915
AMAZING GRACE BOOK GROUP
Monday, September 14 • 1:00PM • Parlor We are starting the year off with Chasing Francis by Ian Cron. All are welcome! Carol Krebs at 952.944.6639.
MOM’S MORNING
LARGE GROUP Wednesdays, September 16 & 30, October 14 • 9:30-11:30AM Join other moms for fellowship and inspirational speakers. Kickoff features Kyle Jackson on “Finding the Possible in an Impossible World.” On September 30, Tammy Strait speaks on “Running the Race, Be Where God Has You.” On October 14, Katie Solem, of Love and Logic Ministries, speaks. Cost: $50/year; $50/child for infant care and kids’ programming by September 1; $60/child after September 1. Sign up: cpconline.org SMALL GROUPS Meets 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesdays • 9:30-11:30AM Groups allow you to develop relationships through Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and Christ-centered support. Cost: $50/child for infant care and kids’ programming by September 1; $60/child after September 1. Sign up: cpconline.org
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MOMS OF TEENS
LARGE GROUP KICKOFF Thursday, September 17 • 9:15-11:15AM • Anderson Hall Laurel Bunker, Dean of Campus Ministries and Campus Pastor at Bethel University, speaks on “Talking Teen: Navigating the Personal, Spiritual World of Your Teens and Tweens.” Cost: $5/ session; $35/year. Sign up: cpconline.org SMALL GROUPS Thursday, September 24 • 9:30-11:30AM • Room 107 At the first session women are placed in small groups to study a Christian teen parenting book. Sign up: cpconline.org
WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP
Starting Thursday, September 24 • 7:00-8:30PM • Anderson Hall We discuss Breathe by Pricilla Shirer. Led by Deb Paulson. Sign up: cpconline.org
OLDER ADULTS NESTERS (ACTIVE RETIRED AGE)
Saturday, September 19 • Leave from CPC’s north entrance at 9:45AM Join us for the Gophers-Kent State football game! Cost: $35 (includes transportation—make checks payable to “CPC”). You will need to be able to walk a mile and climb bleachers to debc@cpconline.org go on this outing. Sign up:
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Wednesday, September 30 • 11:30AM • Fellowship Hall Looking forward to seeing all of you for the fall kickoff luncheon and program entitled “Yesterday’s Hits” presented by the Edina Singing Seniors. Their program is designed to involve the audience in a fun, enjoyable experience! Cost: $5. Please bring Jerry’s cash receipts, Campbell’s soup labels, and can tabs. Sign up by September 28: Judy Romine at 952.929.4983
CIRCLES (WOMEN 60+)
Circles combine fellowship, learning, and service in a small group setting. New members always welcome! Esther Circle Wednesdays, September 9 & October 14 • 1:30PM • 9109 Hyland Creek Road, Bloomington Women of CPC are welcome to join us for fellowship and njb614@comcast.net a study on faith. Martha Circle Wednesdays, September 16 & October 21 • 10:00AM • Parlor “Summer Highlights and Making Plans.” Pat Haberkorn at 952.941.4188 Lydia Circle Saturdays, September 19 (Anderson Hall) & October 17 (Parlor) • 9:30AM Bring a treat for yourself; coffee provided. Ellen Hastings at 952.896.0066 Ruth Circle Meets every Wednesday • 9:30AM On the first and third Wednesdays, we meet in a home for food, fellowship, devotions, and prayers.
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On the other Wednesdays, we serve at Feed My Starving Children and at CPC. Barb Bucha at 952.470.4414
COUPLE S COUPLES’ GROUPS
Being in a couples’ group is a great way to strengthen your marriage and grow together. Our groups are based on age ranges and life stages and generally meet one evening a month in homes. We are launching new groups for 20s-30s, 30s-40s, 40s50s, and 50s and up. Sign up: cpconline.org
CARE GRIEF RECOVERY
Tuesdays, September 8 & October 13 • 6:00-8:30PM • Parlor Grief Recovery is for those who have lost a loved one. We experience God’s hope and healing through fellowship, prayer, and sharing a meal. Pastor Dan Anderson speaks in September. debbiem@cpconline.org No reservation needed.
ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATION SERIES
Thursdays, September 10 & October 8 • 6:30-8:00PM • Fireside Room A series for care partners and those with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. September’s topic: “Basics and Beyond— An Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias.” October’s topic: “Living with Early Dementia: A Panel marya@cpconline.org Discussion.”
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Fridays, September 11 & October 9 • 10:00AM-12:00PM • Parlor Saturday, September 26 • 10:00AM-12:00PM • Anderson Hall The goal of our ministry is to knit or crochet shawls made with the hope of being vessels for God’s presence and comfort. Experience not needed; all are welcome! Coaching and materials can be provided. Pat Johnson at 952.947.0734
GRACE & HOPE FOR OUR CHILDREN
Tuesday, September 15 • 7:00-8:30PM • Parlor Does your child experience emotional or mental health issues? Join other parents, friends, and caregivers as we care for one another on our journeys. Meetings include support, fellowship, and occasional guest speakers. In September Julia Edelman from Hazelden speaks on “Mental Health & Addiction Issues: The dbrown@dcbrowninc.com Impact on Family Systems.”
NEW BEGINNINGS
Saturday, September 19 • 9:00-11:00AM • Fellowship Hall New Beginnings is CPC’s support, resource, and friendship community for those dealing with the practical issues that follow a spouse’s death. Join us for our Third Saturday Touch Base debc@cpconline.org Breakfast! Cost: $10. Sign up:
ABUNDANTLY SATISFIED
Sundays, September 20 & October 4 • 9:30-10:30AM • Room 203 We support each other with weight issues that keep us from
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experiencing the abundant life God wants for us. No weigh-ins; lots of grace and support! sandy_radeke@earthlink.net
LAY CARE MINISTRY TRAINING
Mondays, September 28-November 30 • 7:00-8:30PM • Anderson Hall Become a trained Lay Minister to encourage, support, and provide tangible acts of service to the hurting. Areas include Grief Recovery, One-on-One Support, Hospital Ministry, Prayer & Healing, and Senior Visitation. Sign up: cpconline.org
INFERTILITY CARE GROUP
Thursday, October 8 • 7:00-8:30PM • Room 107 “Do you have kids?” is a familiar question for married couples. But when couples experience infertility, it is anything but a simple question. Receive support and grow in this new care group. debbiem@cpconline.org
LGBTQ FAMILY GROUP
A new group is forming for parents and family members of someone who is LGBTQ. Discuss how to best love and support loved ones and each other. rgarton1@msn.com
TH E TA B LE TABLE FALL KICKOFF & MINISTRY FAIR Sunday, September 13 • 5:00PM • Great Room Join us after worship for dinner and time to reconnect as we head into fall. We will have lots of information about how you can get more involved at The Table!
TABLE 101
Sunday, September 27 • Following worship • Fireside Room Talk about where we are going together as a community, including vision and plans for upcoming months. We are also excited to listen to your feedback and dreams for this community. A great time to get to know other community members!
S E RV E HERE CHOIRS AND ENSEMBLES FOR ALL AGES You and your children are invited to participate in one of our choirs, the Contemporary Worship Team, or instrumental groups that help lead CPC worship. A great way to serve, grow in faith, and meet others. Learn more in the Music Ministries brochure or at cpconline.org/servehere. Parents: Please visit cpconline. org/kids for information on the new Wednesday night programs for elementary age students, which includes the CPC Children’s Choirs. heatherh@cpconline.org
SERVING IN THE SANCTUARY
We are in need of volunteers to straighten and resupply pews with Bibles, hymnbooks, prayer cards, and rituals. One perk of this job is that you have a quiet hour in the Sanctuary every week Ann Schofield at 952.920.8515 for a month!
NEAR URBAN HOMEWORKS WORKDAY
Saturday, October 3 • 8:30AM-3:00PM Work alongside other CPCers aged 16 and over to rehab a home in North Minneapolis. Work includes a variety of chores; all skill levels are welcome. Enjoy a group lunch at a local restaurant. Sign up: cpconline.org
FA R ZAMBIA GO!TRIP
November 3-15 Through the Jubilee Centre, we will walk alongside pastors and lay leaders as they serve as the hands and feet of Christ in the impoverished community of Lusaka. Next, we’ll travel to Choma, near Moyo, to visit CPC-sponsored projects, including Ndondi high school, ZWASH clean water and sanitization initiatives, and the new health clinic. We will also arrange a visit with your CPC sponsored child(ren)! Sign up: cpconline.org
UPCOMING GO!TRIPS
Beni, Congo • January 4-17, 2016 Israel/Palestine (The Table) • February 28-March 6, 2016 Israel/Palestine (John & Laura Crosby) • March 2-12, 2016 HSM Spring Break – Jamaica • March 28-April 3, 2016 Sankofa Journey • March/April 2016 Nicaragua with Opportunity International • June 2016
N E WS PATHWAY FALL HOURS
Beginning Tuesday, September 8 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – 9:00AM-4:00PM Wednesday – 9:00AM-8:00PM Friday – 9:00AM-1:00PM Saturday – 5:00-7:00PM Sunday – 9:00AM-1:00PM & 4:45-6:30PM
CPC’S OCTOBER MISSION OF THE MONTH: OI
Opportunity International (OI) provides access to savings, small business loans, insurance, and training to nearly twelve million people working their way out of poverty in the developing world. Clients in Nicaragua use these financial services to expand businesses, provide for their families, and create jobs. Plus 98% of these loans are paid back! To give, please write “OI Nicaragua” in the memo line of your check.
Time commitment: one hour/week for one month/year Would you be willing to be a behind-the-scenes servant for CPC?
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ONE WEDNESDAY A MONTH | 6:30-7:30PM | CHAPEL October 7: “Parenting with God’s Grace & Truth” (Jim & Lynn Jackson) November 4: “The Crazy Maze of Body Image” (Lee Blum) December 2: “Family as Team” (Kyle Jackson)
INTRODUCING:
The Chapel For 5th-8th graders who want an in-depth exploration of God’s Big Story! Sundays at 9:30 & 11:00AM Perfect for families who want to worship together and then attend seperate classes the second hour (or vice versa)
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• Serve with our partners at the Jubilee Centre in the impoverished community of Lusaka • Watch the Global Leadership Summit with local pastors • Travel near Moyo to visit CPC-sponsored projects: - Ndondi High School - ZWASH clean water and sanitation initiatives - new Health Clinic • Visit with your CPC-sponsored child(ren)!
SEE | LOVE | SERVE
• Serve with our partners at Jubilee Centre in the impoverished community of Lusaka • Watch the Global Leadership Summit with local pastors • Travel near Moyo to visit CPC-sponsored projects: -Ndondi High School -ZWASH clean water and sanitation initiatives -new health clinic • Visit with your CPC-sponsored child(ren)!
ALL-CHURCH PRAYER GATHERING
November 3-15 cpconline.org
Tuesday, September 29 7:00-8:00PM | Sanctuary
As we explore the Psalms in our fall sermon series, He Knows Your Name, CPCers are invited to an All-Church Prayer Gathering to pray individually and corporately. Reinvigorate your prayer life with new practices and fresh connections to God. CPC LIFE
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CPC community on Sundays
Celebrating baptism into the Body of Christ
Members of Beginning Again enjoy a lovely summer picnic
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Attentive little ones listen to the Children’s Sermon
High schoolers take in God’s beauitful vistas on the Summit trip to Colorado
Friends chatting in the Great Room after services CPC LIFE
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RECAP! On August 6/7, CPC hosted our first ever Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit. With nearly 600 CPCers and community leaders in attendance, we learned from thirteen worldclass speakers what it means to grow as leaders and as followers of Jesus. Here’s a quick glance of what we experienced together!
CPC staff and leaders took a poll, and Horst Schulze was our favor ite speaker!
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IN OUR
Laura and John Crosby on the passing of Laura’s brother, David Johansen, on July 18.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Alicia Christine Smith and Christopher Robert Goodloe, who were married August 15. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated.
Sara Grace Mulliken and Daniel Reaves Wanous, who were married June 12. Pastor Brad Jackson officiated.
SYMPATHY TO:
Lois Michael (wife), David Michael (son), and Becky Waters (granddaughter) on the passing of George Michael on August 20.
Mike Birt on the passing of his wife, Ann Birt, on June 9.
RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED:
Scott and Elizabeth Joing on the birth of their daughter, Emmy Grace, on June 10.
Jacob and Brianne Ruotsinoja on the birth of their daughter, Grace Rebekah, on June 15. Loren Stryker and Reid Christianson, who were married June 19. The Rev. Dr. Dan Anderson officiated. Stephanie Anderson and Josh Phenow, who were married June 19. Pastor Jim Bear officiated. Annie Fellers and Mike Brockopp, who were married June 20. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated. Amy Marie Adolph and Zachary Mark Huber, who were married June 26. Pastor Debbie Manning officiated. Christina Bartizal and Nicholas Engbloom, who were married July 11. The Rev. Dr. John Crosby officiated. Brenna Kelly and Scott Hoeg, who were married July 25. The Rev. Dr. Dan Anderson officiated. Kelsey Lynn Phenow and Benjamin Gerald Yost, who were married August 1. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated. Matt and Lauren Moberg on the birth of their son, Sawyer Matthew, on July 27. Matt serves as Director of The Table at CPC.
Bob Seeger on the passing of his father, Ralph Seeger, on April 9.
Leo Fernandez on the passing of his mother, Anita Fernandez, on June 18. Sarah Norton on the passing of her mother, Agnes Jimeson, on June 22. Sarah serves as Director of Family Ministry at CPC. Peter Berge on the passing of his wife, Debra Sit, on June 29. Dan Anderson on the passing of his father, Dwight G. Anderson, on June 30. Dan serves as Associate Pastor of Congregational Care at CPC.
Al Koster Lonny Gulden Dave Hendricks Ruth Woodyard Clare Anderson Scott Dahlager Anita Smits Pat Haberkorn Alice Jolink Norma Jean Barr Marie Nelson Dave Carver Dan Carlson Noel Christ Ruth Christ
STAFF TRANSITIONS
Joelle Syverson on the passing of her mother, Kathy Washburn, on July 2.
Mycah Burns joins the Student Ministries Team as High School Ministries Director of Community.
Lani Bassett on the passing of her husband, William “Bill” Bassett, on July 3.
Jeni Carlson joins Kids’ Ministries as Director of Kids’ Ministries.
Sam and Sara Shuster on the passing of their son, Elliot K. Shuster, on July 9.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Annette Horton (wife) and Cindy Wood (daughter) on the passing of John Horton on July 20. Tom Prohofsky on the passing of his sister, Diane Prohofsky, on July 15.
JUNE 1, 2015 – JULY 31, 2015
Ministry Offering Budget: $546,970 Actual Offering: $570,811.77 Variance: $23,841.77 YTD Mission Focus Total (GO!Trip Scholarships): $10,543.49 Expenses are under budget year-to-date.
Michelle Kersten on the passing of her father, Stephen J. Burton, on July 15. CPC LIFE
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We do a special mailing of the September issue of CPC Life in hopes that you will find within its pages new ways to engage with the CPC community this ministry year. The September issue is the only issue we mail each year. Future copies of CPC Life are available at CPC or at cpconline.org.
How do we learn the language of God? To speak to a God whose presence we sense but cannot see? Through this series on prayer, we dive into the Psalms and listen to the voices of those who prayed before us, guiding us closer to the God who is reaching out to say, "I know you. I love you. Come to Me."
G O D K N OWS YO U R N A M E . Series begins Kickoff Weekend, September 12/13 Saturdays at 5:15PM • Contemporary Worship | Sundays at 9:30AM • Traditional Worship Sundays at 11:00AM • Contemporary Worship | Sundays at 5:00PM • The Table at CPC
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