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Family SYMPATHY TO: Kathleen and Doug Seim and their sons, Peter and Paul, on the passing of Kathleen’s brother and Peter and Paul’s uncle, Steven Hokemeir, on July 16. A memorial service was held July 22 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley. The family of the Rev. Robert Chalmers, who passed away on August 26. A memorial service was held September 2 in the Sanctuary. The Revs. Rich and Jody Phenow officiated. Bob was on staff at CPC from 1980-1991 as Pastor of Administration and Parish Life. Lynn and Louise Deichert and Jack Deichert on the passing of Lynn’s father and Jack’s grandfather, Robert G. Deichert, on August 28. A memorial service was held September 3 at the Golden Valley Country Club. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated. The family of Louise E.H. DeHerder, who passed away on September 5. A memorial service was held September 12 in the Chapel. The Rev. Dan Anderson officiated. The Rev. Steve Knudson on the passing of his mother, Mavis Knudson, on September 5. A memorial service was held September 29 in the Sanctuary. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated. The family of Russell Mammel, who passed away on September 15. A memorial service was held September 23 at Lakewood Cemetery. The Rev. Dan Anderson officiated. The family of Herbert Asselstine, who passed away on September 18. A memorial service was held September 27 in the Chapel. The Rev. Jody Phenow officiated.
STAFF TRANSITIONS: Lexi Soldo joins Missions as Intern for Global Engagement. (This reflects a change from the name printed in September’s issue. ) Andrew Lonsbury joins Kids’ Ministries as part-time Elementary Associate. Deb Kielsmeier is transitioning to be Pastor of Membership on a part-time basis. Since she is an installed PC(USA) pastor, Deb’s change of call will be discussed and voted on at the November 6 Annual Meeting. James Madsen, Associate Pastor of Community Development, is also now overseeing Outreach Ministries. Emilie Grill left her position as Scheduling Coordinator. We thank her for her faithful service.
recognitions CPC member Judith Johnson received the 2011 Oncology Nursing Society Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes her outstanding contributions as an oncology nurse researcher, mentor, and educator. CPC Mission Partner, the Banyan Community, received recognition when its founder, Joani Essenburg, received the Virginia McKnight Binger Award. The Banyan Community is an after-school and summer program in the East Phillips neighborhood.
fINANCIAL UPDATE June 1 – August 31, 2011 Ministry Offering Budget: $855,668.91 Actual Offering: $963,733.04 Variance: $108,064.13 August Mission Partner of the Month (Jabbok Family Services and Banyan Community): $2,682 YTD Mission of the Month Total: $8,842.75 Expenses are on budget year-to-date. To give to CPC, visit www.cpconline.org/ give or contact David Peterson, Finance Manager, at 952.920.8515 x206 or davidp@cpconline.org.
IN THE HOSPITAL 8/18-9/19 Jeff Schmitz - Fairview Riverside Norma Jean Barr - Methodist Cary Ullrich - Abbott Northwestern Cindy Johnson - University Marilyn Pertl - Methodist Sara Harmon - Fairview Southdale Dennis Brown - Abbott Kathryn Ophaug - Fairview Southdale Daniel March - Children’s Minneapolis Congratulations: Jacob and Brianne Ruotsinoja welcomed son Cole Robert on August 3. Big sister is Kaley. Yvonne Lambert and Tim Swenson, Jr. were married August 26 at Lake Cornelia in Edina. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated. Sarah Nichols and Matt Berg were married August 27 at the Grand Event Center in Northfield. The Rev. Roger Graf officiated. Sarah is the daughter of Jack and Barb Nichols and the granddaughter of Betty Dunn. Alison Hirtz and Dave Wirth were married September 10 at Interlachen Country Club. The Rev. Mike Hotz officiated. Ashley Giefer and Matt Nelson were married September 10 at Whitefish Lodge in Crosslake. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated. Kelli Lokkesmoe and Michael Gabbert were married September 10 at Minikahda Country Club. The Rev. Dr. John Crosby officiated. Brittany Olivieri and Jeff Johnson were married September 16 at Woods Chapel in Orono. Pastor Steve Wiens from Church of the Open Door officiated. Jeff is CPC’s Technical Arts Director. Callie Pastor and Joey Taralson were married September 24 in the Sanctuary. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated. Jennifer Sabatka and Jason Manuel were married September 24 at Interlachen Country Club. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated.
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