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FAITH STORY

ROGER ANDERSONOur founding pastor reflects on faith, family, and CPC’s beginnings.

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two of golf. I have a stack of books (well, e-books) that have been piling up and I can’t wait to dive in. Then we hope to do a tour of the South, with a little denominational work thrown in, and visit cutting-edge churches and Georgian plantations. The end of our time is particularly special: we’re plan-ning some weeks in Switzerland and Italy, where I’ve never been, and my “inner geek” can hardly wait. I think Laura’s dreading all that time alone with me in churches and museums! Lord willing, the kids will be able to join us for a week in Rome, an echo of our first sabbatical away.

As I have said in worship, CPC’s generosity in offering this sabbatical policy to our pastoral staff is great. I also think it is wise stewardship. More than ever, I ponder the question John Ortberg raises to church leaders: “Am I living the life I’m calling others to live?” I desire for myself, and all of us, for this to be true. Let’s pray for one another, in the spirit of Paul to the Philippians: “Whenever I think of you I thank God . . .” I’ll see you again, Lord willing, at Easter!

.S. Eliot wrote, “And the end of our ex-ploring will be to ar-rive where we started and know the place for the first time.” He

said it well there, didn’t he? Laura and I have been at CPC for more than 21 years, and it’s been the privilege of our lives. This has been a fabulous place to see our children grow and witness God at work in the lives of people we’ve come to love.

Eleven years ago we had our first sab-batical, right in the midst of raising our children. It was a whirlwind! We did a month of mission work in Africa, spent time in England, and ended on the beach . . . where I literally finished my doctoral paper. That sabbatical was an enriching and exhausting experience, fitting for that season of life. But what about now? My desire is to re-gear, to find ways to recharge and slow down. For this sabbatical, Laura and I plan to be gone for almost three months, from February to Maundy Thursday. I just couldn’t see missing Easter at CPC. Then we’ll immediately be involved in nearly a month of mission activities, so we’ll really “return” the first week of June. This will be the longest we’ve ever been gone!

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A record number of people (4,955) attended CPC Christmas Eve services.

Seven Next Step Groups are meeting for five weeks starting this month to talk about spiritual growth.

There are 35 Lay Care volunteers who visit CPCers in hospitals.

60 couples serve as Mar-riage Mentors or Financial Mentors to engaged couples.

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Spiritual Inventory Did you miss the Spiritual Inventories passed out in worship on January 8/9? To download an inventory to evaluate your current spiritual life, visit www.cpconline.org/inventory. Pastors and elders are currently reviewing 308 inventories and returning them this month to those who requested it. You can also do this on your own to dis-cern where you are and how to grow.

Lay Care WeekendCPC’s Lay Care Ministry believes that transformation takes place when, as a caring community, we answer God’s call to minister to each other. Wel-come CPC’s new Lay Care members and pray for them during Saturday night and Sunday morning worship services on February 5/6.

GO! Trips BrochureHot off the presses, the 2011 GO! Trips brochure lists full trip descrip-

tions and details. Pick one up in CPC information areas. Check out our latest video about GO! Trips on our website.

Marriage Booster Retreat Helping foster healthy, godly families is a key value at CPC. On Saturday, March 12 from 9:15AM-4:45PM, take time to reconnect with your spouse at the Marriage Booster Retreat, sponsored by CPC Adult Ministries. Register: www.cpconline.org/register.

Kids’ Mini-CampMini-Camp is a new four-week pro-gram coming to CPC this spring on

Wednesday nights. Registration is now open for kids in K-5th grade to choose from a variety of exciting classes and workshops.

Elder Nominations Elders are chosen by the congregation to help lead, govern, and encour-age the members and staff of CPC. In accordance with church by-laws, the Session is forming a Nominating Committee to present to the congre-gation nominees for the position of Elder. To nominate someone, email his or her name to Gary Tygesson (tygesson.gary@dorsey.com) or Mar-tha Adolph (adolphdm@aol.com) by Friday, February 25.

Deacon Board Nominations CPC’s Deacon Board seeks to fulfill our mission in being the hands and feet of Jesus by providing hospitality and meeting the physical and spiritual needs of those in our community. To nominate someone who loves Jesus by serving others, submit your recom-mendation in the boxes in the CPC Office or the Great Room Informa-tion Desk by Monday, February 28.

Kids’ Musical CPC Children’s Choirs will present the musical “Power Play” during wor-ship on Saturday night and Sunday morning, March 5/6. CPC member Joe Lovitt adapted the script, which is set at an in-line hockey rink with kids from a local church. Kyle Jackson will also give the meditation as we usher in CPC’s spring series on Philippians.

EMERGENCY RELIEF:

Feed My Starving ChildrenFor the last six years, we as a commu-nity have thought outside the limita-tions of space, time, and resources, and imagined what it would take to get involved in alleviating acute hunger in communities devastated by famine and starvation. In partnership with Feed My Starving Children, members and friends of CPC have raised the bar in serving and giving, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars and packing millions of meals for communities most affected by the hunger crisis. During the week of March 6-12, we’re once again inviting all to participate in making a difference. Throughout the month of February, Feed My Starving Children is the Mission Partner of the Month. Monies collected during this month will go toward paying for one million meals (19 cents a meal).FINaNCIaL GoaL: $190,000

MICRoFINaNCE:

Opportunity InternationalWe believe one of the most effective and dignified ways to bring people out of extreme poverty is to provide the means for them to lift themselves out of poverty. Microfinance is a tool with a proven track record in communities where CPC partners. Microfinance provides financial services such as loans to poor families and individuals, enabling them to provide a decent liv-ing for themselves and contribute to the economy where they live. Opportunity International is an organization that has enabled CPC members to be active on the front-lines of poverty alleviation, providing a real, tangible response to the indignity that accompanies grinding poverty. March is microfinance month at CPC, where we will learn more about CPC’s exciting new initiatives with Opportunity International. FINaNCIaL GoaL: $30,000

CoMMUNITY DEVELoPMENT:

ZambiaAlthough the dynamics of partnering with resource-poor communities are complex and multi-faceted, the trajec-tory must always be toward dignified, self-sustaining communities. And the rewards of engaging in such partner-ships are huge for CPC and for our partner communities. With our new relationships in Zambia in full swing, we will be turning our attention in April and at Easter toward our projects in these two partner communities: Moyo and George. In Moyo (southern Zambia), we partner with World Vision to help this rural community attain ac-cess to healthcare, education, and water sources. In George (near Lusaka, the capital) we partner with Jubilee Centre to walk alongside pastors, lay leaders, and youth in this impoverished urban neighborhood. FINaNCIaL GoaL: $80,000

In trying to adopt a comprehensive response to the growing needs in communities CPC serves, we have recog-nized that not all situations call for the same approach. While the most helpful solutions to poverty include a long-term strategy of empowerment, many situations require quick, humanitarian responses that address emer-gency needs. This winter and spring, CPC is excited to partner with three international organizations to address three approaches to extreme global poverty: emergency relief, microfinance, and community development.

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n CPC Kids’ Ministries, our focus is on — you guessed it — kids. But sometimes a whole family can be impact-ed by what a child learns here. One example is the

Bailey-Castabeda family. This family of four — Antonio and Angela, and their young kids, Catalina and Julian — first visited CPC on Christmas Eve 2009. They had originally driven to another church but arrived to find it closed due to a snowstorm. With the family already loaded in the car and dressed in Christmas clothes, Antonio thought of CPC, where he had attended a funeral more than a year prior. They continued down Highway 100 and attended a CPC Christmas Eve service. They soon returned for a weekend service, and John Crosby had a lengthy conversation with Antonio in Spanish, Antonio’s native language.

The family started attending regularly, but it was through daughter Catalina’s involvement in Sunday School that Angela’s own faith began to deepen. She volunteered to help in the preschool room to see firsthand what her daughter was learning. When Catalina brought home a preschool Bible, Angela emailed us to ask how she could reinforce the Sunday School lessons at home. It was amazing to see how she wanted to be intentional about sharing God’s Word with her daughter. We suggested that

I she read Catalina other stories from the preschool Bible each night before bed.

God’s Word took root in Angela’s heart. This fall, Angela joined the CPC New Members’ class as a way to deepen her own faith. On November 14, she stood in front of our congregation to profess her faith in Jesus Christ. And on December 12, she was baptized by John Crosby.

Angela recently told us she wants to take a break from volunteering in the preschool Sunday School room, but only because she doesn’t want to miss any worship services. She’s now serving in other ministry areas that don’t meet Sunday mornings. She recently wrote to us, “This is an exciting time for me and our whole family . . . to be spiritu-ally fed. I feel like I need to attend the sermons for my own spiritual growth.” Isn’t that exciting? Angela is hungry to grow in her faith at the same time she is eager to see her kids’ faith lives grow. What an amazing reminder that God’s Word really is timeless for all genera-tions: whether we’re a preschooler or a parent, we’re all learning about the same God!

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“Thank you for all you do for the kids. I’ve learned so much about being a spiritual teacher for my own children by watching you in class. And I thank God for the pre-school teachers and volunteers for help-ing me grow.”

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“It is beautiful to watch how God is growing you and your family closer to Him, as you seek to soak up all He has in store for you!”

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It was through daughter Catalina’s involvement in Sunday School that Angela’s own faith began to deepen.

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he phrase “the generations to come” appears more than 40 times in the Old Testa-ment. We learn that God’s faithful-

ness and blessings stretch deep into the future; we also learn that things we do today can impact the generations that follow. Here at CPC, we’ve seen this play out in remarkable ways, especially as we realize that three generations ago, CPC didn’t even exist. The prayers and sacrifice of those who came before us created the church we enjoy today.

It’s not just the gifts made during one’s lifetime that make a difference. Estate gifts — where individuals name our church or ministries in their will — are responsible for the expansion of many of our core ministries and facilities. We celebrate these saints and their generos-ity, and we ask you to consider whether you might be open to doing likewise.

Ethel Wilkinson was a schoolteacher and founding member of this church.

T When she died in 1987, her estate established a trust that continues to enable members of our staff to receive theological training. Sam and Greta Sundell did likewise in their will. Just imagine: when you hear a stirring Bible lesson from a CPC staff person today, maybe you’re experiencing fruit from the Wilkinson or Sundell bequests years ago.

Dorothy Griffith spent her career working for the Presbytery and her retirement serving in the CPC Office. A portion of her estate gift enabled CPC to launch two new worshiping communities — the Upper Room and The Table at CPC. Her generosity will live into eternity, as these two commu-nities draw younger generations to meet God in fresh ways.

Floyd and Elsie Ashley were devoted gardeners and planted the first flower-beds stretching beside CPC on 70th

Street. They left an estate gift in 2006 that continues to improve and beautify our facilities. The list goes on: Eleanor Spicola and Judy Hemak designated CPC in their wills as well. And we would be remiss not to acknowledge the countless others who have given gener-ously in their lifetimes. We give thanks for all of them.

In the words of a famous hymn: “For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world con-fessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed.” God uses the faith, prayers, and generosity of His saints to advance the name of Jesus. In other words, we get to join an amazing storyline. The size of our act isn’t what matters: it’s the intent. God takes that and multiplies impact.

If you’d like to have a conversation about how estate giving works, please contact me at 952.920.8515 x283 or jessem@cpconline.org. The blessing starts now — and continues for the generations to come!

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It’s not just the gifts made during one’s lifetime that make a difference.

Legacy Gifts That Keep on Givingby Jesse McLeod, Executive Pastor

CPC Ministry ProgrammingFebruary 2011At CPC, we seek to inspire all generations to follow Jesus, love others, and live missionally. Please look through the various programs for kids, students, and adults --- and join us! For fuller descriptions and more information on any of these programs, please visit www.cpconline.org.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERSDinner served in the Great Room from 4:45-6:00PM every Wednesday there is programming. Salad Bar-$4; Dinner & Salad Bar-$8; Dinner without Salad Bar-$7; Kids’ Meal-$4; Family Max-$25February 2: Chicken alfredo, brownies February 9: Pizza, salad, ice creamFebruary 16: Pasta, cookiesFebruary 23: Sloppy joes, cookies

MID-MONTH CHAPEL SERVICEWednesday, February 16 at 12:00PMA traditional service with a short mes-sage by James Madsen, hymns, Com-munion, and prayers. Lunch immedi-ately follows. No reservation necessary.

SUNDAY COMMUNITIES Sunday Communities offer a place to belong and a place to grow with people in a similar stage of life. In February, join us to discuss The Me I Want to Be and the Transformed worship series.

9:30aM: S.A.L.T. (30s & 40s) with Steve Carlson; A.C.T.S. (50s & 60s) with Tim Gibson; MIXED TAPES (20s & 30s couples) with James Madsen10:45aM: MORE (all ages) with Deb-bie Manning & Laura Shaffer; CPC SINGLES (40s & 50s).Visit www.cpcponline.org/SC. Contact: Dan Anderson at 952.920.8515 x298; danderson@cpconline.org.

IN THE WORD Mondays from 9:30-11:30AM in Room 108In the Word is for men and women. We are currently studying Hebrews. Con-tact: James Madsen at 952.920.8515 x308; jamesm@cpconline.org.

WEDNESDAY MORNING STUDYWednesdays from 11:00AM-12:00PM in Room 203Study the Book of Ephesians with Rick Byron and others who desire lively discussion. We meet every Wednes-day except Edynamoes days. Contact: Debbie Ducar at 952.920.8515 x226; debbied@cpconline.org.

SMALL GROUP FOR COUPLES IN THEIR 30s & 40sMonthly on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30PMContact: James Madsen at 952.920.8515 x308; jamesm@cpconline.org.

A STUDY ON GALATIANSWednesdays, February 2-March 2 from 6:00-7:30PMDr. Jeannine Brown, professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary, will teach on the Book of Galatians. Con-tact: Debbie Ducar at 952.920.8515 x226; debbied@cpconline.org.

CPC BOOK CLUBThursday, February 17 at 7:00PM in the Parlor; meets 3rd Thursday monthlyOn February 17, we’ll discuss Piano Teacher by Janice Lee. On March 17, we’ll discuss The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. Contact: Nancy Reutiman at 952.920.1837.

CPC SINGLES ICE FISHING OUTINGSaturday, February 19; depart CPC at 2:00PM, at Lake Waconia from 3:00-9:00PMFebruary marks the one-year anniversa-ry of CPC Singles. To celebrate, singles in their 40s and 50s are invited to our Ice Fishing Expedition. Experts Scott Buzby and Bill Cohoe will lead; all abil-ity levels welcome! Cost: $40 (includes shelter, equipment, bait, and guide gratuity). Limit: 20. RSVP: cpcsingles@gmail.com.

MEN’S SMALL GROUPSSmall groups are a great way to build spiritual muscle and connect with other CPC men. We have openings in men’s groups on Thursdays at 7:00AM and Saturdays at 8:00AM. Contact: James Madsen at 952.920.8515 x308; jamesm@cpconline.org.

TUESDAY WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDYTuesdays from 1:00-2:30PM in Room 107Carolyn Beatty continues to lead this committed group of women in the foundational Book of Romans. Con-tact: Judy Romine at 952.929.4983.

MOM’S MORNINGLarge Group Wednesdays, February 9 and February 23 from 9:30-11:30AM

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On February 9, Pete Larson speaks on “Laugh Often, Love Much” about how we can have a more intimate relation-ship with our husbands. On February 23, Lifetime Fitness trainer Jen Ryan speaks on “Faith and Fitness: Love God, Love Others . . . That Includes You!” Contact: Cara Tregembo at 952.925.4331; ctregembo@yahoo.com.Small Groups1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays of the month from 9:15-11:15AMThis is a safe environment for Bible study, prayer, and support centered in Christ. Contact: Deb Carlson at deb_carlson@writeme.com.

MOMS OF TEENS Large GroupThursday, February 17 from 9:15-11:30AM in the Fellowship HallProfessional speaker Kate Larsen will speak on “Self Care and the Importance of Friendships When Raising Teens.” Cost: $5. Register: www.cpconline.org/register. Contact: Anita LaHaye at mlahaye@aol.com.Small GroupsTwo Thursdays a monthMoms meet bi-weekly to strengthen the bonds between moms navigating their kids’ teen years. Contact: Linda Murdock at 952.927.5491; lindamur-dock1@comcast.net.

CIRCLESCircles consist primarily of women over 50 and welcome new members at any time. They combine fellowship, learn-ing, and service in a small group setting. Lydia CircleSaturday, February 5 at 9:30AM in the Parlor; normally meets 3rd Saturday monthlyDr. Heather Hood, Minister of Worship and Music, will be our guest. Contact: Ellen Hastings at 952.896.0066.Needlework GuildSaturday, February 12 from 10:00AM-2:00PM in the Fellowship Hall; meets 2nd Saturday monthlyNeedlework Guild’s mission is to make warm winter garments and blankets for local agencies that serve the needy. We have yarn and fabric and knowledge-able knitters to get you started. Contact:

Sally Stoutenburgh at 952.927.6915.Martha CircleWednesday, February 16 at 10:00AM in the Parlor; meets 3rd Wednesday monthlyWe will meet for our second annual Show and Tell Day to share and hear stories. We continue to collect food for VEAP and contribute to the Bunia Children’s Hope Center. Martha loves visitors and new members. Contact: Pat Haberkorn at 952.941.4188.Esther CircleSaturday, February 19 at 10:00AM; meets 3rd Saturday monthlyJoin us at the home of Ellie Alcock (5421 Mount Normandale Drive, Bloomington, MN 55437) for fellow-ship and a discussion of Rick Warren’s God’s Answers to Difficult Questions. Contact: Ellie Alcock at 952.831.5471.

VERNON TERRACE BIBLE STUDYOne-time date change: Monday, February 7 (instead of February 14)Contact: Kyle Jackson at 952.920.8515 x203; kylej@cpconline.org.

EDYNAMOES (70+)Wednesday, February 23 starting at 11:30AM in the Fellowship HallRemember the harmonica? Remember the Harmonicats of the ’40s? “The Harmonickers” will take you way back when they play for us! You will be surprised at the new instruments that might be two feet wide or weigh four pounds. This is not your father’s harmonica! Come and join us for a great lunch and a fascinating program. Register: Judy Romine at 952.929.4983 by Sunday, February 20.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE CLASSThursday, February 10 from 7:00-8:00PM in the Fireside Room; meets monthly through MayThis monthly educational series is designed for those who have received an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, their care partners, and professionals. February’s

talk is “Housing, Driving, and De-mentia.” Register: Lorilee Peterson at 952.920.8515 x243; lorileep@cpcon-line.org.

Kids’ weekend programs for 6 weeks old-5th grade available during all worship services. Wednesday night Kids’ Club and Choir are for 1st-5th grades. Register: www.cpconline.org/kids. Contact: Anne McCracken at 952.920.8515 x216; anne@cpconline.org.

WINTER FAM JAM FOR PRESCHOOL-ERS AND THEIR FAMILIESSaturday, February 5 from 9:00-10:45AM in the Multi-Purpose RoomBring your family, bring your smile! Please join us for a fun-filled morn-ing of crafts, cookie decorating, face painting, and an air jumper. Register in your child’s classroom. Contact: Sara Kietzmann at 952.920.8515 x309; sarak@cpconline.org.

FAMILY FEST MINISTRIES: WINTER FAMILY CAMPFebruary 18-February 21Join Family Fest, CPC’s friend in ministry, at Winter Weekend, a multi-generational getaway at Grand View Lodge in northern Minnesota. Enjoy speakers, winter sports, water park, plus great accommodations and food. Register: www.familyfestministries.org. Contact: Pete Larson at 952.881.0939; info@familyfestministries.org.

REGISTER NOW: KIDS’ MINI-CAMPWednesdays, March 16 & 23 and April 6 & 13 from 6:00-7:30PMMini-Camp is a new four-week adven-ture coming this spring to CPC! Kids in K-5th grade can choose from fun classes and adventures including African drum-ming, Dramarama, Sports & God, Mission Adventures, and Photography; see full descriptions at www.cpconline.org/mini_camps. Cost: $10 first child; $5 second and third child each; $20 family max. Register: www.cpconline.org/register. Contact: Anne McCracken at 952.920.8515 x216; anne@cpconline.org.

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OUR DOORSTEP: A FILM & DISCUS-SION SERIES ON IMMIGRATIONThursdays through February 24 in Room 107; dinner at 6:00PM, film and discus-sion from 6:30-8:30PMThis series features dinner, films, and discussion about how to follow Jesus as we respond to immigration. The Twin Cities are home to large populations of Somali, Latino, and Hmong immigrants — how should God’s people welcome these “strangers?” 2/3: “The Visitor;” 2/10: “Dying to Get In: Undocumented Immigration at the U.S./Mexico Bor-der;” 2/17: “God Grew Tired of Us;” 2/24: Meet at Midtown Global Market for conversation and food. Contact: Erin Marth at 952.920.8515 x311; erinm@cpconline.org.

EDINA CHURCH CHOIR FESTIVALSaturday, February 26 at 3:00PM at Colonial Church in EdinaA combined choir from multiple Edina churches, including CPC, will perform in a worship service open to the public. This is the culmination of a daylong choir festival under the direction of conductor Weston Noble, on staff of Luther College for 57 years.

URBAN HOMEWORKS Friday & Saturday, February 25-26 and March 4-5 from 8:00AM-4:30PMWork alongside other CPC members to rehab homes in the Lovell Square neighborhood of North Minneapolis. Register: www.cpconline.org/register.Contact: Mike Miller at 952.217.5816; mmillerlacrosse@yahoo.com.

FEED MY STARVING CHILDRENSunday through Saturday, March 6-12; register at www.fmsc.orgOnsite packing returns to CPC! This family-friendly event is a great oppor-tunity to invite friends, neighbors, and co-workers to raise funds and package

meals for recipients from around the globe. To give, write checks to CPC and mark “FMSC” in the memo line; help us raise $190,000 to provide one million meals. Register: www.fmsc.org. Con-tact: Quay Mitchell at 952.920.2775; quaymitchell@gmail.com.

Student Ministries is for 6th-12th graders on Wednesday nights. Elevate (6th-7th graders) meets Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30PM in the MPR. Commitment Class (8th graders) meets Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30PM in Room 204. HSM (9th-12th graders) meets Wednesdays from 8:00-9:30PM in area homes. Contact: Heidi Haines at 952.920.8515 x305; heidih@cpconline.org.

MIDDLE SCHOOLAVALANCHESaturday-Monday, February 19-21Sixty 6th-8th grade students, skis, snowboards, powder, and fun in Duluth at Spirit Mountain. Cost: $199 for lodging, ski passes, meals, and a T-shirt. Register: www.cpconline.org/register. Contact: Mandy Jester at 952.920.8515 x232; mandyj@cpconline.org.

WORSHIP EXPERIENCE (MAKE-UP)Sunday, February 27 Due to December’s snowstorm, we rescheduled the Worship Experience. We invite the Commitment Class and their parents to participate in worship at a church in the Twin Cities that offers a different style. Students will receive let-ters to indicate the church they are as-signed to and how to check in. Contact: Mandy Jester at 952.920.8515 x232; mandyj@cpconline.org.

HIGH SCHOOLHSM HOUSE GROUPSWednesday, February 2, 9, & 16 from 8:00-9:30PM

HSM EXPERIENCE: URBAN JERUSALEMWednesday, February 23 from 7:30-9:45PM at Urban Jerusalem Church

For this HSM Experience, we will at-tend a hip-hop service at Urban Jeru-salem Church in North Minneapolis. Pastor Stacey Jones will speak and his wife will lead worship. No cost. Meet at CPC at 7:30PM; return by 9:45PM. Contact: David Stewart at 952.920.8515 x260; davids@cpconline.org.

REACH TEAM PROJECT: CALVARY MEALSSunday, February 27 from 1:30-4:00PMThe REACH Team provides service-learning opportunities for HSM stu-dents throughout the year. At Calvary, help prepare and serve meals. Student limit: 5. Register: David Stewart at 952.920.8515 x260; davids@cpconline.org. Facebook: www.facebook.com/HSMREACH.

TABLE SERVICE TIME CHANGEDue to the Super Bowl, The Table will meet at 3:00PM on February 6, then watch the game together (read below)!

SUPER BOWL PARTYSunday, February 6 at 5:00PM at Jon Keller’s place (8113 Vincent Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55431)Come yell at the TV, eat food, and hang with Table friends. Bring salty or sweet eats and/or drinks to share! Contact: Ashley Barlow at 952.920.8515 x223; ashleyb@cpconline.org.

COMMON GROUNDS GROUPS Want to hang out with other Table friends while doing something you love? We are launching affinity groups that will meet monthly through May. Con-tact: Ashley Barlow at 952.920.8515 x223; ashleyb@cpconline.org.art appreciation GroupThursday, February 3 from 5:00-9:00PM at the Northrup King Building to visit artists’ studiosSports GroupSaturday, February 12 from 1:00-2:00PM at the Cornelia Hockey Rink for broomballYummy Earthy Potluck GroupTuesday, February 22 at 7:00PM;Location TBD

MISSIONS

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FamilyIn Our

SYMPATHY TO:The families of Ted and Kathy Burger and Bud and Jan Burger on the passing of Ted and Bud’s dad, Clem, on December 1.

Dr. George W. Lund and family on the passing of George’s wife, Jeanne, on December 22. A memorial service was held December 28. The Rev. Dr. John Crosby officiated.

Ron and Marcia Olsonoski on the passing of Ron’s mother, Phyllis, on January 8. A memorial service was held January 13. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated.

Tracy Nelson and family on the passing of Tracy’s husband, Dale, on January 9. A memorial service was held January 15. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated.

Pat Kattleman and family (including daughter Kim Wand) on the passing of Pat’s husband, Dale, on Thursday, January 13. A memorial service was held January 18. The Rev. Rich and Jody Phenow officiated.

CONGRATULATIONSMike and Amy Mitchell welcomed son Lucas James on November 8. Big brother is Ben and proud grandparents are Terry and Pat Erskine.

Jon and Sarah Jacquin welcomed son Oliver Douglas on November 22. Big sister is Emma and proud grandparents are Dick and Judy Schmidt.

David and Robyn Wolf welcomed son Cayden John on December 5. Big sister is Ashtyn Grace.

Chris and Kelly Clawson welcomed daughter Samantha Audrey on December 14. Big sister is Alexandra.

Melissa McScott and Chris Ford were married on Friday, January 14 in the Sanc-tuary. The Rev. Dr. John Crosby officiated.

IN THE HOSPITAL 12/17/10-1/14/11 Kate Turnbull - Fairview Larry Witthans - VAHeather Trimble - U of M Fairview

FINANCIAL UPDATEJUNE 1 – DECEMBER 31, 2010Ministry offering Budget: $3,040,519.00actual offering: $3,054,059.10Variance: $13,540.10Christmas offering – Calvary Baptist Church and Urban Homeworks: $123,687.80

Expenses are well managed and under 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.

Jim Anderson, Sr. - Fairview Mary Alice Craig - UnitedGlenn Brandenburg - Fairview

SPECIAL MARCH EVENTS

outdoors GroupSaturday, February 26 at 1:00PM at Hyland for cross-country skiing

MARRIAGE BOOSTER RETREAT Saturday, March 12 from 9:15AM-4:45PM We take time to maintain our cars and go to the dentist for check-ups — but how often do we do this with our mar-riage? The Marriage Booster Retreat, sponsored by CPC Adult Ministries and led by Family Fest Ministries, is an interactive day to laugh, reconnect, and talk deeply with your spouse. Cost: sug-gested donation of $120/couple, which includes snacks and lunch. Register: www.cpconline.org/register. Contact: Debbie Ducar at 952.920.8515 x226; debbied@cpconline.org.

NEW MEMBERS’ CLASSSundays, March 13 & 20 and April 10 & 17Do you like what you see and hear at CPC? In our New Members’ class, you meet the pastors, get to know others, and learn what we believe. There is no obligation to join after the class, but we hope you do. Register: Beth Mont-gomery at 952.920.8515 x214; beth@cpconline.org.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FOR KIDSRegistration for Kids’ Summer Camps opens Thursday, March 17 at 9:00AM. For full descriptions of the camps, visit www.cpconline.org/kids_camps.

LA BATRE, ALABAMA GO! TRIPMarch 26-April 1; register by February 15The Gulf Coast has been known over the years as a place hit hard by hurri-canes and oil spills, but it is also deeply impoverished. Participants on this fam-ily-friendly trip will do various commu-nity projects. Cost: $225 plus airfare. Register: www.cpconline.org/go_trips. Contact: Leslie Boie at 952.920.8515 x274; leslieb@cpconline.org.

MISSION CHICAGO Sixty high schoolers

traveled to Chicago over Winter Break to serve at 17 different

service organizations.

I N O U R FA M I LY

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OASIS COLLEGE RETREAT College students from CPC and St.

Patrick’s Catholic Church gathered for three days at a cabin catching up and

encouraging one another before heading back to school.

Middle Schoolers bravedcold temperatures to

learn about homeless-ness and talked about

other challenges faced by people around the world.

MISSION MINNEAPOLIS The Table’s first local mission trip took

place December 27-29. The group learned about poverty in Minneapolis and spent

time loving our city and its people.

SCHOOL GLOBAL VISION NIGHT

MIDDLE

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In 1943, during World War II, I enlisted in the Naval Air Corps to be a pilot. I was 17. We learned to navigate over water by picking out stars and referencing tables used by Columbus; this experience convinced me there’s a God who loves His creation. I attended church during my two years in the Navy, but I struggled with the question of how to hear from God directly. As a junior at the U of M, I learned Jesus Christ is God and we can know Him personally. It was the greatest news I had ever heard. I wanted to give the rest of my life to making Christ known. I’ve always been so thankful for the privilege of sharing with others about the love and grace of Jesus.

I met Dottie at a church retreat in 1947. She was 17 years, eight months, and 20 days old. Six weeks later, I asked her to marry me. Next to a relationship with Jesus, Dottie is the greatest blessing God has ever given me. This month is our 62nd wedding anniversary.

I graduated from Yale University Divin-ity School in 1953 and was a pastor in New York when I first heard about a new church starting in Edina. The Pres-bytery asked me if I was interested in this church and I said, ‘Yes, very!’ Dot-tie and I moved to Edina in September 1956 and I became the founding pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church.

At first, we held worship services at Concord School. In July 1957, we moved into a new building here at 70th and Normandale. Highway 100 didn’t yet exist. We grew to two services, and then three. In 1967, a committee voted 99-1 to build our second sanctuary.

I love the four steeples above our church. They show our expansion through three different sanctuaries. I just walk in here and praise the Lord for it all. I’m thrilled with the growth. I was the only pastor on staff until 1968, when we had close to 1,100 members. Then CPC called a pastor in Christian education and administration, and we’ve just grown from there. Look atthe size of the CPC staff now. It’s grown because lay people voluntarily put mon-ey in the offering plate. Same with this building; there’s not one dollar of tax money in this building. To me, one of God’s greatest miracles is the life of a lo-cal congregation. CPC has been blessed with amazing lay people and staff.

Dottie and I are blessed with 10 kids, 10 in-law kids, 26 grandchildren, five in-law grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. I feel very privileged to be a pastor, but Dottie has always known she comes first, our kids next, and then the church. I promised Dot-tie if my vocation ever interfered with being the kind of husband or father I should be that I’d ask God to lead me to find another way to witness for Christ.

In 1982, I went with World Vision to Northern Kenya. I returned to Kenya in 1986 and began to pray about serving overseas. God led Dottie and me to decide to devote the rest of our lives to the ‘two-thirds world.’ After 32 glorious years we left CPC in 1988 when I was 62. We lived in Kenya for three years serving on the faculty of Daystar Uni-versity in Nairobi and the next ten years

leading mission safari trips to Kenya to raise funds for Daystar scholarships. I still raise scholarship funds for Daystar and ICM [International Christian Ministries]. When your vocation is to witness for Jesus, there is no such thing as retirement. Praise God!

When we moved back to Edina in 2003, I had only been to CPC three or four times in the previous 15 years. The Presbyterian constitution says a former senior pastor cannot return to the life of a congregation except by invitation of the current senior pastor. John Crosby invited us to make CPC our church home again. John and I have a great relationship. He and Laura, and the whole staff and congregation, go out of their ways to make us feel comfortable. This church has only had two senior pastors — that says a lot about this congregation!

Rich Phenow and I also have a fun relationship. We were once at a wed-ding where they served great shrimp, so Rich and I just stood in the kitchen and ate shrimp. Later, I saw Rich talk-ing to three couples, so I convinced a waitress to offer them shrimp — but if Rich reached for any, to slap his hand and say, ‘You’ve had more than your fair share!’ I’ll never forget the look on Rich’s face. Rich got me back years later at another wedding. I was visiting with people when Rich knocked into me serveral times. All of a sudden a security guy started frisking me and said, ‘We understand you like to steal silverware.’ I said I didn’t have any — but then he pulled silverware out of my pockets, which Rich had planted each time he knocked into me.

I’m 85 and currently under treatment at Mayo Clinic for multiple myeloma. The cancer is in remission, but I’ve got problems with my heart and kidneys. This isn’t our home; I think of life as getting ready to go to Heaven. And it’s amazing to think what this congrega-tion has meant to so many along the way. See you in church!

Favorite Bible passage: Ephesians 3:14-21 Mission: Keep Christ at the center! All praise and glory to God!

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In My Own Words:Roger Anderson

When your vocation is to witness for Jesus, there is no such thing as retirement.”

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FA I T H S T O R Y

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“My first couple years at CPC, I would be so anxious about my Sunday sermons, I would arrive at church around 6:00AM. I would get here and see Roger jogging around the bound-aries of the church. I finally asked him what he was doing, and he said, ‘I’m praying for you, buddy!’ It was so typical of Roger; he is an encourager and a prayer warrior.”

John Crosby, Senior Pastor and Roger’s Successor

“The first time I met Roger, before I worked here, I was going on a mission trip with a van full of teenagers. All of a sudden, Roger appeared by the side of the van on his bike. He biked alongside us for several miles, holding onto the van with one hand while shouting prayers and encouragements to us. When he finally let go, I asked the driver of the van who that crazy guy was. I couldn’t believe it when he said it was the Senior Pastor.”

Rich Phenow, Congregational Care (hired by Roger in 1978)

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“The first time I was introduced to Roger, we were celebrating his 60th birthday. Someone told him a few things about me, and as he listened, he suddenly grabbed my hands and said, ‘I want to pray for you, buddy!’ I was kind of embarrassed, but could feel the sincerity in his prayer for my family. I have come to appreciate this habit of Roger’s, to pray for someone in celebration, in sadness, or in need. Roger doesn’t say, ‘I will keep you in my prayers;’ he prays with you immedi-ately.”

Beth Montgomery, Membership (hired by Roger in 1985)

“I know if I mention a need, Roger will stop and pray no matter what, where, or when. This is a gift that has led to some unusual expressions. One favorite story from years ago is about a group of CPC men who swam regularly at the Y. Often they would run into Roger, who swam laps there. One time in the locker room, after the men had showered, Roger greeted them in his birthday suit. He asked how they were and then said, ‘Let’s have a prayer,’ gathering all the men (who were in a similar state of undress) into a rather interesting prayer huddle!”

Laura Crosby

“Our family, along with three other CPC couples and their kids, went caroling at Roger and Dottie’s apartment this December. Roger and Rich had us in stitches with stories of their shenanigans over the years, like doing donuts in the CPC parking lot and all their pranks. Before we left, Roger looked into each of the kids’ eyes and said, ‘No matter what, always keep Christ at the center.’ We were all moved that night by Roger’s humor and deep faith.”

Jody Phenow, Congregational Care (hired by Roger in 1987)

“Two years ago, I sat at a table with Roger in the CPC gym, slapping labels on bags for Feed My Starving Children. Most of the people at the table didn’t know Roger, and had no idea that he had been the Senior Pastor of this church for 30+ years. He engaged every one of them in conversation, asking about their families, their livelihoods, their backgrounds. His humble spirit and sincere interest imparted value and worth to every-one present. I sat there watching, smiling, and thinking,

‘After all these years, he still has a pastor’s heart.’”

Heather Hood, Music and Worship (hired by Roger in 1985)

A Few Favorite Roger Stories

The original Sanctuary, 1957

Roger and Dottie, 1979

C O M M U N I T Y L I F E

WHAT WE’RE PRAYING

FOR CPCPray that authentic community would be experienced in Sunday worship and in small groups (kids through adults) and that all generations would grow to have a deeper understanding of God, life, and themselves.

FOR THE WORLDGive thanks for all generations who will come to package food for FMSC. Pray that they feel God’s presence as they do the Lord’s work. “Blessed are those who are generous because they feed the poor” (Proverbs 22:9).

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by Gayle DeHaan and Barb Harmon, College of Elders

FOR OUR COMMUNITYPray that in these bitterly cold months, we would remember those around our community who are homeless and that we will be moved to care for them in big and small ways.

by James Madsen, Adult Ministries

WHAT WE’RE LEARNING

Christ-Likeness closer in our personal relationship with Jesus and more dependent on Him, the Holy Spirit transforms us so that we have the same attitudes, values, and behaviors of our Shepherd, Master, and Savior, Jesus Christ. We shouldn’t focus

on our external behaviors as much as we should put our energy into pursu-ing our relationship with Him. Jesus calls us to “remain in Me” (to stay close to Him); the result is that we will bear much fruit, grow in love, and experi-ence the fullness of God’s joy.

It can be tempting for us to reduce the idea of Christ-likeness to the motto “WWJD” (What Would Jesus Do). Christ-likeness is primarily about rela-tional intimacy with Jesus. As we grow

VISIT PATHWAY BOOKS TO FIND THESE RECOMMENDATIONS

WHAT WE’RE READING

WHAT GOOD IS GOD?by Philip Yancey Philip Yancey believes that the greatest ques-tion for moderns is not about the existence of God, but rather,

whether having some sort of relation-ship with God makes any difference in life. What Good Is God? addresses the deepest issues of life and ought to be on every bookshelf (AFTER being read!). “Why must I keep circling back to the problem of pain? I sometimes wonder. Then on a book tour I meet an older man with a lush beard who walks to the microphone with a shuffle and mumbles, ‘God gave me Parkinson’s disease. How can I possibly think God listens to what I have to say in prayer?’” If you want a response (not an academic answer), read the book!John Crosby, Senior Pastor

THE LEGACY STUDY BIBLEedited by Hank HanegraaffWhen we leave this world, most of us hope to hand down what wisdom we have garnered, leav-

ing a legacy for the people we love. We ask, “Will they know what I stood for? Whom I followed? What I loved?” The Legacy Study Bible is a fantastic study and writing tool for those who want to share their reflections on God, life lessons, and memories. As Moses wrote in Deuteronomy 6:6-7: “These com-mandments are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them.” The Legacy Study Bible is a valuable and unique gift for a parent or grandparent who wishes to pass down to the next generations their words, wisdom, and faith. Jennifer Boardman, Communications

THE DANGEROUS ACT OF LOVING YOUR NEIGHBORby Mark LabbertonMark Labberton’s most recent book, The Dangerous Act of Loving Your Neighbor, is both

enlightening and unsettling. He chal-lenges the reader to “see others through the eyes of Christ.” He suggests that our willingness to do so goes to the very heart of dealing with profound injustice in our complicated world: “Changing our world depends on changing our hearts: how we perceive, name, and act in the world.” In other words, genuine, effective social transformation starts with how we see others, how we cat-egorize others, and, as a result, how we treat others. For those willing to engage in self-reflection, this is a particularly provocative read.Dave Schwandt, College of Elders

S P O T L I G H T S

Staff Spotlight:Kyle Jackson

Volunteer Spotlights: Remembering Three FMSC Volunteers

Kyle Jackson serves as Congrega-tional Care Associate. This summer he will leave CPC after 13 years to pursue ordination with the ELCA Lutheran church.

Hometown: Hastings, MN

Family: wife, Megan; son, Finn (9); daughter, Sully (4)

Favorite Food: steak or pizza

Hobbies: presidential trivia, watching movies

This year we said goodbye to three people who were among our most enthusiastic volunteers for Feed My Starving Children. At the FMSC event in March, we hope to pack a million meals

in memory of these departed friends.

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Q What led you to CPC almost 13 years ago?I started out working with middle school students. They have an energy that a lot of the world finds unappealing, but I find it fun and exciting. In 2009, I transitioned into Congregational Care. I had an older person in my Bible study say, “We’re really not that different from middle schoolers.” My ministry is that I just love people. It’s not like I didn’t feel the transition, but I enjoy working with almost any age. My Vernon Terrace Bible Study is full of wonderful seniors who have such wisdom but so much desire to learn. It shows me we should never stop wanting to learn about God.

Q So you’ve had a lot of first-hand experience with CPC’s “all generations.”I can’t think of another church in America — and I’m not exaggerating — that not only says it’s going to minister to all generations but truly attempts to do it. I really think there’s a place for everyone here. It’s really hard to be a truly multi-generational church, so much so that most other churches don’t even try. But CPC more than tries; it’s an amazingly unique church in that way. We try to honor the past while looking toward the future.

Q How will this next chapter in your life and ministry look?After 13 years at CPC, I will be leaving to be ordained in the ELCA Lutheran church. I’m finishing up my seminary course work, and this summer I’ll begin a yearlong internship at a Lutheran church. Because of the many opportunities I’ve had at CPC, I feel well equipped. I’d love to be a family or congregational pastor somewhere, but God might be calling me to be a senior pastor. I’m okay with the next call being something that I don’t feel I can do on my own but that I really have to step in and say, “God you have this for me and I trust that.”

Q Any parting words to CPC as you prepare to leave this summer?I have a real sense of thankfulness for this place and what it has been for me and for my family. It has not been without challenges, but I have a sense of gratitude that as I move into this next chapter, the time feels right. It’s been a good run.

VISIT PATHWAY BOOKS TO FIND THESE RECOMMENDATIONS

FRITZ CONRAD For last year’s 24-hour packing event at Southdale, Fritz had signed up for a 6:00AM shift. But he couldn’t wait that long: he walked through the doors at 3:20AM and joined more than 250 high school students who were pulling an all-nighter. In a room filled with loud music and energetic teens, 85-year-old Fritz was the one pumping everyone up. Fritz packed meals for the next three shifts, offering his signature humor and spunk as he packed meals and encouraged others. Fritz passed away in November.

TERRY MARSH FMSC was Terry’s favorite CPC event. He would take a couple days off from work each year to volun-teer, helping with everything from unloading semis to restocking stations. As an engineer, Terry liked to find ways to make things more efficient. Terry and his wife, Susan, would also invite coworkers and friends to volunteer with them. Seeing Terry in action at FMSC was a microcosm of how he lived his whole life: as a servant who loved to share his faith. Terry passed away in September at age 59.

MILLIE STEVENSON For Millie, “bag lady” was a term of affection. She would sit at a table affixing labels to food bags for countless hours; her goal was to personally label 1,000 bags. Two years ago, at age 92, Millie heard from her daughter (Jan Doudiet) there was a particular need for labelers. So Millie shot out of bed, ate on the fly, and spent five days volunteering at CPC, chatting up other volunteers while she affixed labels by the hundreds. She loved to be part of the action. Millie passed away in October, just shy of 94.

Romans Study

Romans StudySunday Communities (S.C.)

Worship Times this Month

Saturdays at 5:15PM | Contemporary Worship

Sundays at 9:30AM | Traditional Worship

Sundays at 11:00AM | Contemporary Worship

Sundays at 6:00PM | The Table (for the Next Generation)

February 16 at 12:00PM | Mid-Month Chapel Service

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Needlework Guild

Table Sports Group

S.C.Moms of Teens

CPC Book Club

Our Doorstep Film Series

In the Word

Vernon TerraceBible Study

Romans Study

Romans Study

Table Potluck Group

Alzheimer’s Class

Our Doorstep Film Series

Eph.Study

Wed. Dinner & Programs

Our Doorstep Film Series

Urban Homeworks

Urban Homeworks

Table Outdoors Group

Edina Church Choir Festival

S.C.

Esther Cir.

CPC Singles

Avalanche(through 2-21)

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S.C.

Table Service at 3:00PM

Table Hang-Out

Family Fest(through 2-21)

In the Word

Transformed: What’s your next step?God created each of us uniquely — and He isn’t done with us yet. This seven-week series uses John Ortberg’s The Me I Want to Be as a guide for assessing how God wants to transform our mind, relationships, time, and experiences to become God’s best version of ourselves. God is the One who transforms us, but our next steps impact how we grow.

CURRENT SERIES

February 5/6 | Transformed: My Relationships (Colossians 3:12-15) | Rich Phenow speaking | Brad Jackson at The Table (time change – 3:00PM)

February 12/13 | Transformed: My Time (Colossians 3:12-15) | Nancy Beach from Willow Creek Church speaking | Brad Jackson at The Table

February 19/20 | Transformed: My Experiences (Colossians 3:17) | Paul Tshihamba speaking | Ashley Barlow at The Table

February 26/27 | Transformed: My Mountain (Romans 5:2-5) | Deb Kielsmeier speaking | Brad Jackson at The Table

Mom’s Morning (M.M.)

Eph. Study

Wed. Dinner & Programs

Mid-Month Chapel

Eph. Study& Martha Cir.

Wed. Dinner & Programs

M.M.

Eph. Study

Edynamoes

Wed. Dinner & Programs

HSM Experience

In the WordOur Doorstep Film Series

Table Art Group

Lydia Cir.

Preschool Fam Jam

In the Word

S.C.C.C. WorshipHSM REACH

In the Word Romans Study Same as Feb. 2 Urban Homeworks

Urban Homeworks