may 2015 crownicle

THE CROWNICLETHE CROWNICLE

1141 Cardinal Street1141 Cardinal Street

Chaska, MN 55318Chaska, MN 55318

952952--448448--32303230

www.crownofglory.orgwww.crownofglory.org

MAY 2015MAY 2015

Senior PastorSenior Pastor Matthew BersagelMatthew Bersagel

[email protected]@crownofglory.org

Pastor of Youth & Family MinistryPastor of Youth & Family Ministry Reggie KlindworthReggie Klindworth


Director of Worship & Music Director of Worship & Music Dennis WallischDennis Wallisch


Director of Children’s MinistryDirector of Children’s Ministry Laura RootLaura Root


Director of NurseryDirector of Nursery Sarah HennesSarah Hennes


Office AdministratorOffice Administrator Carri TumaCarri Tuma


OrganistOrganist Franco HolderFranco Holder


Financial ManagerFinancial Manager Ashley PedersonAshley Pederson


TreasurerTreasurer Jill NelsonJill Nelson


CustodianCustodian Ross FeldmanRoss Feldman


GroundskeeperGroundskeeper Jerry ThissenJerry Thissen


CouncilCouncil PRESIDENTPRESIDENT Doug SaylesDoug Sayles

VICE PRESIDENTVICE PRESIDENT Laura HauckLaura Hauck SECRETARYSECRETARY

Nicole WashburnNicole Washburn

Jennifer KeenanJennifer Keenan Lori TuomalaLori Tuomala Ted HersheyTed Hershey Bob LindallBob Lindall

Lori RobinsonLori Robinson


Address: 1141 Cardinal Street Chaska, MN 55318

Telephone: 952-448-3230 Fax: 952-448-5049

Website: www.crownofglory.org

Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

STAFF A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR MATT

Danger, Church Under Construction.

So what's not to love about a church doing construction. We need everyone to play their part. When newcomers come in our doors, they sincerely want to know what is happening. We get to double up in offices and it brings the staff closer together. Each week we rediscover what a beautiful location we get to do ministry in. Crown of Glory is alive. Thanks for chipping in wherever you can.

A warm word of thanks from my family. Your ministry and expressions of love and care to me and my family at the loss of my father, Edwin, and mother, Shirley, and my wife Ruth's sister, Dorothy, was a tremendous strength to us. The comforting deserts and fruit served at the two funerals. The words of consolation in the hallways and entry of the church building. The quiet prayers and tender cards that you shared. The helping hands meals brought to our house. I am deeply grateful and know that kind of love and care can change the world. That is who we are and what we are to each other, and you inspire me as we move forward.

So, summer worship remains largely the same as last summer; Sunday at 9:30 a.m. as a combination of the best we have to offer as well as a 4:30 p.m. Saturday service. The council and staff thought that getting out of Saturday worship in time for whatever Saturday evening plans you might have just might be attractive to more people. Worship at whichever service fits your family schedule. We'd love to keep in a good rhythm of gratitude and grace with you throughout the summer months, beginning on Memorial Day weekend on our adjusted schedule.

Our Wednesday gatherings and community meals wrap up for summer recess in a couple of weeks. Thanks to all who have made this a great happening at COG. I so look forward to opening this even wider to the congregation and surrounding area with our newly doubled kitchen and spacious parish hall. I can see it now . . . Until then, come enjoy the delightful chaos of a congregation moving forward.

Shalom in Christ, Pastor Matthew Bersagel

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR REGGIE “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14

Pressing On! It’s almost here; it seems like just yesterday that we had a ‘snow-day’ due to the bitter Minnesota cold! Summer is almost upon us and we’ll soon be wrapping up our program ministries. And there is plenty to celebrate! Our 3rd graders will be moving onto Connect! Our 5th graders will be looking forward to beginning their Confirmation experience while our 8th graders will be discerning what the last 3 years have meant to them in their journey of faith! We also look forward to congratulating our senior high graduates as they look to make their mark in this world! So many milestones and so many blessings to count!

As I have witnessed in these past months, I have seen so much growth and renewed life in many of our young people; Sunday school age, Connect, Confirmation and Senior High youth! You have pressed on in faith!

My encouragement to you as you look towards the future, remember that growing our faith isn’t a “one-time” thing. It doesn’t stop once Sunday school is complete. It doesn’t end when you’ve finished Connect, and it for sure does NOT end when you’ve made your public affirmation of faith on your Confirmation day. NO…rather, it’s just the beginning of a new step in your life and faith. We are encouraged in scripture to press on in our faith, whatever stage, whatever cycle, whatever season we are in or are entering into. May your milestone celebrations this spring be blessed and may you continue to press on in faith!

In Christ, Pastor Reggie Klindworth Youth and Family Ministry

WORSHIP SCHEDULE SATURDAY—5:30 p.m. Evensong is a meditative, come as you are worship service on Saturday evenings. The music is more contemporary with occasional hymns with piano and guitar. A message is provided by one of our pastors, along with prayer and Holy Communion. Fresh coffee is brewed ahead of time, so grab a cup, come into the sanctuary, and enjoy!

SUNDAY—8:30 a.m. Our traditional worship service begins at 8:30 a.m. The music is mainly traditional hymns played on the organ and other instruments. Anthems by our Chancel Choir are often included. The service follows the liturgical settings out of the Evangelical Lutheran Book of Worship. Holy Communion is provided each and every week.

SUNDAY—10:00 a.m. Our 10:00 a.m. worship service is more a blended style of worship. Servant Song, our 10:00 a.m. praise team, leads both current and familiar contemporary Christian songs as well as occasional hymns. The Chancel Choir also sings an anthem at this service. A message and Holy Communion is also included along with some liturgical aspects of the 8:30 service.

NURSERY The nursery is staffed during Saturday and Sunday worship services. If you are interested in volunteering in the nursery or have questions, please feel free to contact Sarah Hennes.

LIVE STREAMINGLIVE STREAMING We now are live streaming our services We now are live streaming our services so you never have to miss worship no so you never have to miss worship no matter where you are. Grab your coffee, matter where you are. Grab your coffee, grab your computer or mobile device and grab your computer or mobile device and go to www.crownofglory.org and click on go to www.crownofglory.org and click on the USTREAM icon. Wait for the live the USTREAM icon. Wait for the live feed to load and enjoy! You can even feed to load and enjoy! You can even follow Crown of Glory through this ser-follow Crown of Glory through this ser-vice so that every time we broadcast a vice so that every time we broadcast a

worship service you will receive worship service you will receive an an email alert. email alert.

CARE MINISTRY WE PRAY FOR… Those in need of healing... Rob Rudrud, Lindsey Conti, Robyn David, Linda Buhr, Tess Lubansky, Thor Swanson, Abby Lecy-Lindall, Shelly Larson, Ben Puzzo, Ryan Hjelmstad, Tom Worthley, Karen Carlson, Pastor Karl Nyline, Rifkatu Amos, Jeff Bartz, Sonja Tollefsrud, Ron Glense, Larry McLaughlin, Ivan Clarke, Pastor Dave Garwick, David Miller, Bob Schilz, Robin Martin, Kathy Evert, Richard Anderson, Lori Honold, Dorothy Golden and Sylvia Woelfle. Those who celebrate Baptism… We welcomed the following into the Body of Christ through the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Sunday, April 19: Rylan Daniel Prihoda. Rylan’s parents are Alicia and Dan Prihoda. His sponsors are Andy and Chris Tackmann. Sunday, April 26: Ethan Andrew Domeier. Ethan’s parents are Jocelyn and Andy Domeier. His sponsors are Jiselle Pfarr and Jen Visser. We pray for their growth in faith within their homes and within the community of the church. Those serving our country in the military... Bryan Lundquist, Dave Gillett, Duane Cavalier, Arthur Taylor, Brandon Erickson and Kyle Zincke. PASTORAL NEEDS If you have pastoral needs such as baptisms, hospital visits, marriage preparation, in times of stress, transition or grief or if you want to get involved in the life of the congregation, please contact Pastor Matt or Pastor Reggie. CARING HANDS This team responds to the special needs of families within our congregation. For more information, contact [email protected]. JOB TRANSITION MINISTRY TEAM If you are currently in need of employment, let us know what type of employment you seek or if you know of a job opportunity. You can visit the Crown of Glory website under Ministries -Job Transition Ministry. You may also contact the church office or Bob Chinnock at [email protected] or 952-443-2506.

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FAITH LIFE AT COGFAITH LIFE AT COG BIBLE STUDY AND FAITH DISCUSSIONBIBLE STUDY AND FAITH DISCUSSION

Sundays from 11:05 a.m.Sundays from 11:05 a.m.--noonnoon

We will examine our faith with guidance from the BibleWe will examine our faith with guidance from the Bible

Let’s see where this leads usLet’s see where this leads us

Everyone is welcomeEveryone is welcome

No homeworkNo homework

Drop in whenever you canDrop in whenever you can

We need youWe need you

CHILDREN’S MINISTRYCHILDREN’S MINISTRY

33rdrd GRADE & 5GRADE & 5 thth GRADE TAKING STEPS IN FAITH! GRADE TAKING STEPS IN FAITH!

On Saturday & Sunday May 9 & 10 during our worship services, the 3On Saturday & Sunday May 9 & 10 during our worship services, the 3 rdrd grade Sunday school students will be recognized as they prepare to enter Connect next grade Sunday school students will be recognized as they prepare to enter Connect next

fall and the 5fall and the 5 thth grade Connect students will be recognized as they prepare to enter Confirmation! Congratulations to each of these students agrade Connect students will be recognized as they prepare to enter Confirmation! Congratulations to each of these students andnd their families their families

as they celebrate this milestone!as they celebrate this milestone! CROWN OF GLORY VBS!CROWN OF GLORY VBS! Our VBS dates are Our VBS dates are June 15June 15--18 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and June 19 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.18 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and June 19 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The cost per camper is $35. We welcome our The cost per camper is $35. We welcome our new VBS partnership with the staff of new VBS partnership with the staff of Good Earth VillageGood Earth Village Bible Camp this year. Due to construction, we will be hosting this year’s VBS at Bible Camp this year. Due to construction, we will be hosting this year’s VBS at Valley Free ChurchValley Free Church located at 150 Engler Blvd, Chaska.located at 150 Engler Blvd, Chaska. Registration began Monday, April 27, 2015 and is open to all children 3 years old (must be Registration began Monday, April 27, 2015 and is open to all children 3 years old (must be fully potty trained) to fully potty trained) to completed 5completed 5 thth grade.grade. We are looking for host families again this year to provide housing for our camp counselors. We are looking for host families again this year to provide housing for our camp counselors. To register for VBS or toTo register for VBS or to provide housing for provide housing for camp staff, please contact Laura Root.camp staff, please contact Laura Root.

CONFIRMATION MINISTRCONFIRMATION MINISTRYY

CONFIRMATION STUDENTS SERVE AT FEED MY STARVING CHILDRENCONFIRMATION STUDENTS SERVE AT FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

On Wednesday, April 22,On Wednesday, April 22, confirmation parents and youth packed 59 boxes, which came to 12,744 meals at the Chanhassen confirmation parents and youth packed 59 boxes, which came to 12,744 meals at the Chanhassen Feed My Starving Children! Feed My Starving Children!

These meals will feed 35 children for the next year! Students also collected money and donated $561 to These meals will feed 35 children for the next year! Students also collected money and donated $561 to Feed My Starving ChildrenFeed My Starving Children! Thank you to everyone ! Thank you to everyone

who participated in this amazing outreach!who participated in this amazing outreach!

REGISTRATION FOR GREEN LAKE CONFIRMATION CAMP BEGINS!REGISTRATION FOR GREEN LAKE CONFIRMATION CAMP BEGINS! Registration for Camp is now open for Registration for Camp is now open for Confirmation Chrysalis CrewConfirmation Chrysalis Crew! The dates are set for! The dates are set for Sunday, June 21, 2015Sunday, June 21, 2015——Friday, June 26. Friday, June 26. All CoG Confirmation All CoG Confirmation students are expected to attend camp students are expected to attend camp at least onceat least once prior to 9th grade. Starting this year, ALL 7prior to 9th grade. Starting this year, ALL 7 thth grade students will be expected to attend Confirmation Camp. grade students will be expected to attend Confirmation Camp. Crown of Glory offers a partial scholarship to each family to help supplement the cost of camp. Crown of Glory offers a partial scholarship to each family to help supplement the cost of camp. NOTE: Confirmation students may choose to attend a different NOTE: Confirmation students may choose to attend a different camp and still receive a congregational scholarship!camp and still receive a congregational scholarship! Please contact Pastor Reggie for more information regarding student scholarships.Please contact Pastor Reggie for more information regarding student scholarships.

SENIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY GRADUATING SENIOR RECOGNITION DINNER! Attention all graduating high school seniors, we want to celebrate your achievements! All senior high school graduates are invited to dinner at Buca di Beppo on Sunday, May 17 starting at 6:00 p.m. in Eden Prairie! Please RSVP by Monday, May 10; email Pastor Reggie Klindworth at [email protected] or call the church office 952-448-3230. This dinner is free to all senior graduates! We will recognize our seniors on May 24, 9:30 p.m.

ADULT EDUCATION

NUTRITION THAT MAKES SENSE The Total Food Makeover is a solution to the dangers of modern nutrition. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to fuel your body for success!

Learn how to make lifestyle changes that prevent and reverse disease.

Bust popular nutrition myths with the facts. And implement a practical, results driven nutrition plan-no depriving, no counting calories!

Sign-up to attend this nutritional make-over led by Dr. Boe Tankersley of Law of Life Chiropractic on Sunday May 31, 2015 from 5-8:00 p.m.; to be held in the Crown of Glory sanctuary. The cost for this event is $20/couple which includes the book “Maximized Living Nutrition Plan Book” and materials. Child care will be provided as well as ‘healthy’ snacks and refreshments! For more information or to register, contact: Dr. Boe Tankersley at: Email: [email protected] Phone: 952.746.1347 Website: www.lawoflifechiropractic.com

OUTREACH MINISTRY

MONTHLY PLEDGE TO THE BOUNTIFUL BASKET FOOD SHELF May’s goal is to collect $125.00 to purchase meat. Donations need to be labeled “Bountiful Basket Food Shelf” and can be placed in the offering tray or on the counter in the office. Thank you for your contributions!

FARE FOR ALL! Crown of Glory will host the next Fare For All event on Thursday, May 28 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. For more information, please contact our site coordinator, Angie Zuelke, at [email protected] or by calling Pastor Reggie at 952-448-323, ext. 102. LOVE INC The following items are in needed: New twin mattress pads in sizes twin, full or queen. Also, new sheet sets size full. They can be dropped off at the Love INC office at 1600 Bavaria Road or on Saturdays at the FurniShare Love INC Warehouse, 2977 Water Tower Place, Chanhassen between 9:30 – Noon (except holiday weekends). Small Counter Top Microwaves are needed at our FurniShare warehouse also. There has been a few requests from our older generation to help with lawn mowing. If you would like to help with lawn mowing in the Chaska area, please contact Mary Morley at [email protected]. Great service opportunity for a small group. We will put these on our Facebook Page also. SAFE FAMILIES A new opportunity has came up as COG becomes a facilitator for members who would like to host children in need, in their own homes. Pamphlets will be available at the Welcome Desk. SafeFamilies is a program that is short term foster care, family friends/advice or babysitters for foster families. These are not county foster care, but the step before, and it's all volunteer through a Christian-based program.

Since 2005, Safe Families for Children has offered sanctuary to thousands of children, minimizing the risk for abuse or neglect and giving parents the time and tools they need to help their families thrive. The ultimate goal is to strengthen and support parents so they can become Safe Families for their own children.

You choose when to get involved and how long. E-mails are sent to you in a weekly distribution list, and you choose the situation you'd like to be involved with, or take no action. From Lori, 'My family has benefited greatly by seeing needs and having our eyes opened in new ways. We don't share our address or last name and have the option of privacy at our discretion. We've had three different placements, one for a weekend, one for two weeks and one for a month. They become part of whatever your family is doing, and all involved learn from each other. I have been educated on how many need help, even for the short term, to get back on their feet and avoid escalated situations that could be much worse without help.'



tel:952.746.1347

http://www.lawoflifechiropractic.com/



FELLOWSHIP & SMALL GROUPS WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAMILY DINNER! Join us on Wednesday evenings for great food, fellowship and fun as families gather for an evening meal. The cost of supper per person is only $4 or $12 per family! Purchase a punch card in the church office and make getting your meals easy on Wednesday night.

BOOK CLUB May’s book is: Ghost Boy by Martin Pistorius. You are invited to read the book and come for a book discussion on Monday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Kathy Fider, 110696 Village Road, Chaska. (By the former Jonathan General gas station.) Please contact Dianne Larson if you have any questions @ [email protected]. June 29th - Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult, to be held at Kathy Fider's home @ 6:30 p.m. July 27th - The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry. to be held at Sally Nelson's house at 305 Brickyard Drive - 6:30 p.m. FAITHFUL KNOTTERS The quilters meet on Monday afternoons from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the home of Barb Meyer. We would love to have more people join our group to either sew or tie knots. We have quite a few quilts ready to give to someone in need. For more information, please feel free to contact Barb Meyer at 952-217-5357

FAITHFUL KNITTERS Looking for a small group to join? We are a group that likes to do things with our hands. We knit – crochet – sew – etc. Please join the Faithful Knitters on Tuesday evenings for laughter, conversation, friendship and devotions. Little ones are welcome. (No nursery.) We meet every Tuesday evening from 6:30—8:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Carol Hauck @ [email protected]. TABLE OF 8 MINISTRY Table of 8 connects members of the church around a meal. Eight people are paired together and given two months to connect, have a meal together, socialize and build connections within our community at Crown of Glory. If you are interested in participating in this fun and relaxed ministry, please contact Megan Gruis at [email protected]. LUTHERAN WOMEN GONE WILD The next Lutheran Women Gone Wild event will be on May 28 at 5:00 p.m., location to be determined. Please contact Kim Gallagher @ [email protected] with any questions. MEN’S PUB MINISTRY IN MAY Men’s Pub Ministry is a social ministry for all men! Invite a friend! Come and enjoy an evening out with friends or make new friends! Of course, all are welcome to attend, and non-alcoholic drinks are available! It’s never too late to join! This month we will be having a “tail gate” style BBQ right here at Crown of Glory! There will be great food and fellowship! Bring a dish to pass; just be sure there’s food it in! Burgers and Brats will be provided! Also, you’re invited to bring a 6-pack of your favorite beer to share. Come and enjoy Thursday, May 14, 2015 –6:30 p.m.

BUILDING COMMITTEE NEWS

BUILDING EXPANSION VOLUNTEER SURVEY AND PROJECT UPDATE To sign up for specific work, we use a white board in the Narthex and “VolunteerSpot” on the internet There will be needs for volunteers all Summer and Fall doing a wide variety of tasks Questions or comments on volunteering can be directed to Bob Chinnock

Volunteer Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CM23GDR


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MAY 2015

SunSun MonMon TueTue WedWed ThuThu FriFri SatSat

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5:30 Worship/SS5:30 Worship/SS

33

8:30 W8:30 Worship/SSorship/SS

10:00 Worship/SS/10:00 Worship/SS/

Connect to the WordConnect to the Word

11:15 Bible Study11:15 Bible Study

44

1:00 Faithful Knotters1:00 Faithful Knotters

7:00 Boy Scouts7:00 Boy Scouts

55

10:00 Staff10:00 Staff

6:00 Faithful Knitters6:00 Faithful Knitters

66

5:15 Family Dinner5:15 Family Dinner

6:00 Connect6:00 Connect

6:30 The Gathering6:30 The Gathering

6:30 Chancel Choir6:30 Chancel Choir

7:15 Confirmation 7:15 Confirmation

Small GroupsSmall Groups

8:00 Servant Song8:00 Servant Song

77

7:00 CODA7:00 CODA 88 99

5:30 Worship/SS5:30 Worship/SS

1010

MOTHER’S DAYMOTHER’S DAY

8:30 Worship8:30 Worship


11:15 Baptism 11:15 Baptism

OrientationOrientation


1111

10:00 Worship Staff10:00 Worship Staff



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5:00 Loaves & Fishes5:00 Loaves & Fishes


1313

5:15 Family Dinner5:15 Family Dinner

5:30 Connect Year 5:30 Connect Year

End CelebrationEnd Celebration


Year End CelebrationYear End Celebration

6:30 Chancel Choir6:30 Chancel Choir

8:00 Servant Song8:00 Servant Song

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7:00 CODA7:00 CODA 1515

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Guide AppreciationGuide Appreciation

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7:00 CODA7:00 CODA 2222

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10.:45 Bible Study10.:45 Bible Study

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MEMORIAL DAYMEMORIAL DAY

OFFICE CLOSEDOFFICE CLOSED

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4:00 Fare For All4:00 Fare For All

5:00 LWGW5:00 LWGW

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7:00 P.P.W.7:00 P.P.W. 3030


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