All Saints Service today
Like last year, the All Saints Service is a time to remember and celebrate departed loved ones. We honor the ‘great cloud of witnesses’ and the specific loved ones who have gone before us. Following service is our annual All Saints’ Eve Costume Contest from 12:15-1:15p. All ages encouraged to join the fun, with prizes by age and individual/group categories!
Fall Bible Study Series “Hanging in there together” canceled today
A collaborative teaching series by six CAN members (Ben Park, Lucy Mungai, Babatope Akarakiri, John Nelson, Bryan Jon, Dana Caraway) and coordinated by Deacon Myungchan Kang. Sundays, Oct 8-Nov 12, 26 from 12-1p in Parlor.
Meal Train for Hubred Family
Congratulations to Chelsea, Jordan & Rosie on the birth of Ellis Neil Hubred born 10/15/17. Contact Deacon Felise Park for information on the meal train [felise.park@gmail.com].
New Member Class on Saturdays, Nov. 11 & 18 from 9a-3p
We cover the history of church and theology, as well as the ethos, leadership & vision of CAN. Sign up at [johnnelson@cando.org]; childcare available on request.
Stewardship Sunday Nov 12
This Sunday is time to consider God’s leading in our life together & how we can each support ministry of the church. Stewardship forms will be distributed soon, collected on 11/12. Questions, see Elder Joseph Kong [j.h.kong@gmail.com].
Thanksgiving Testimony & Potluck Lunch, Sunday Nov 19
Service will include brief sharing by our congregational members + potluck after. If able to bring a turkey, let Hikari Nakane know [hikari@cando.org].
Fall Play Dates for Moms & Kids, Thursdays from 10-11:30a
A chance for kids to play and for moms to connect. Meets in CAN nursery. For details, see Deacon Felise Park [felise.park@gmail.com].
Save the Date: 2018 All Church Retreat, May 25-27 at St. Croix State Park
Mark your calendars for next year’s retreat. Fri-Sun of Memorial Day Weekend.
Encouragement to give through Bill Pay – a free service
Please consider giving your tithes/offerings thru bill pay – free at most banks. Once you set amount, your bank will generate check & send to CAN each month. Info needed is: CAN, 4301 Benjamin St NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421.