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The Kings Messenger Christ the King Lutheran Church
Church Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday—
8:00am to 4:00pm
Friday—8:00am to
2:00pm
Saturday-Sunday—
By Appointment
May , 2016
Vo lume , I s s ue
Inside This Issue:
Missio Dei
Faith in Motion
Budget Forum
Undie Sunday
Softball Schedule
Campus Cupboard
T-shirt Sale
Sr. High
Recognition
Letters from Isaac
Patterson and Stacy
Pethke
Holy Week Pictures
CLEM Kids
Registration is now open for VBS and Wacky-doodle. Register online at ctkmankato.org and check out the CLEM Kids page of this newsletter for more information!
Register for Wacky-doodle and VBS!
A new Wednesday Night Worship service for the summer will begin May 11. Bring
your lawn chairs and join in our outdoor worship service at 6:00pm every
Wednesday this summer at the Sculpture Plaza outside the McConnell Street
carport. This new service will have a similar format as our current Wednesday
service, but moved outside to enjoy the beautiful Minnesota weather (or inside if
the weather doesn’t cooperate). PLEASE NOTE: Community suppers will not be
held prior to summer worship. The last community supper of the year will be held
on May 4 and will resume in the fall.
Summer Wednesday Night Worship
T h e K i n g ’ s M e s s e n g e r
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Missio Dei by Pastor Trish
Endings and Beginnings
I’ve always thought of May as a unique month, mostly because of all the endings and beginnings that
seem to happen… finals, graduations, recitals and banquets. There are marriages, moves, new jobs and
summer jobs, too. We will finish an educational year, open up the cabin, till a new garden, prepare the
dock for the boat, welcome home the college student, plan the vacation and start the weekend sports
tournaments. In church we will be marking the end of the Easter season, celebrating Pentecost and then
beginning “Ordinary Time” which will carry us through our summer and fall months up to Advent.
While we often think of May activities as “endings” or “accomplishments,” we don’t want to forget
the new “beginnings” that occur with each ending. Graduation can often mean a move or a new job, the
end of tuition payments might mean a new boat, the end of a difficult winter brings a decision to move to
senior living. In church, we often think of Easter as a culmination of Jesus’ work and promise. While the
crucifixion brings an end to the incarnation, God’s work after the resurrection continues. Its continuation
includes the promise of the Spirit and the assurance of God’s presence and abundance. As we live into
the new life that is ours as a result of the resurrection, we are called, as well to be a part of God’s work.
Over the last few weeks in worship we have been hearing passages from the Gospel of John and
Jesus’ “Farewell Discourse.” One of the things Jesus reminded his disciples of during their last evening
together was that they, too, would continue to do the works that He had done, “And in fact will do
greater works than these.” This message was for his disciples and for all who believe, including you and
me. God relies on us, needs us, and depends on us to carry out God’s work in the world. And now is as
good a time as any to consider what it is that God might be asking! So, during this month of transitions,
what kinds of transitions might be happening in your life, and how does your faith help you live into or
manage these times of change? And as life changes, or even as you live a time of stability, what kinds of
things might God be needing you to do? Are there people who need to hear a word of grace or receive an
act of love? Are there organizations or groups that need you, need your faith and service? What new
beginning will be a part of your life?
Faith in Motion
Our next Faith in Motion worship services are scheduled for May 4 and 8 with the theme “Easter Believers.” We
wrap up a year in which JAM and Kid’s KLUB youth have learned about different kinds of believers. Come and
join us on Wednesday evening or on Sunday at 9:30am to hear about Doubting Believing Thomas and the Great
Commission. There will be a special offering, but this time, no extra preparation will be needed.
Because this worship service was a new adventure over the past year, we will be doing some evaluation as we plan
for next year. We welcome input from you as part of that evaluation, so please feel free to let one of the pastors
know what this particular worship experience has been like for you.
V o l u m e 5 2 I s s u e 5 P a g e 3
Announcements
Bright green CTK t-shirts are available in the church office in a variety of sizes for a cost of $7.00. The
Faithful People Commission invite you to purchase a shirt to wear to let others know about your
community of faith!
T-Shirts for Sale!
Undie Sunday
The Circle of Hope will again be observing Mother’s Day with an Undie Sunday! The Reach is in need of
assorted sizes of new boxers, briefs, bras, panties, diapers, wipes, and socks. Please drop off donations at
the Circle of Hope display on Wednesday, May 4 or during the weekend of Mother's Day, May 7-8. The staff
at The Reach has expressed such appreciation for all that we do at CTK and we are once again calling on
you to support this important ministry.
Thank You from Campus Cupboard
Campus Cupboard has been a ministry of Crossroads, our ELCA’s campus ministry at Minnesota State,
Mankato. Earlier this year, a box was placed in the area outside the church offices to help support this food
program and has since been filled several times! Crossroads members have expressed appreciation for the
generosity of CTK members, and at the same time, want you to know that the need continues throughout
the summer months. The box will remain in place and your continued donations will be welcomed.
View the calendar online! Visit www.ctkmankato.org/calendar to view
the most up-to-date calendar. Click on events for more details.
Our Annual Budget Forum will be held on Sunday, May 1 at 9:30am in the Savior Cinema. A vote will be
held to approve the proposed budget for the 2016 fiscal year. The annual meeting of the congregation will
be held Sunday, May 22 at 10:30am in the Community room. Breakfast will be served. A quorum of 100
voting members, or 10% of the voting members is constitutionally required to conduct business at the
meeting. We hope to see you there!
Annual Budget Forum & Annual Meeting
Come cheer on Christ the King men’s league softball team! They play Monday evenings...please note
their schedules below. See you in the stands!
CTK Softball Schedule
5/2—Caswell Park #4 at 7:15pm | 5/9—Caswell Park #4 at 7:15pm
5/16—Caswell Park #5 at 8:15pm | 5/23—Caswell Park #6 at 8:15pm
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Announcements
A Message from Isaac Patterson
I am Isaac Patterson and I will be starting as the Senior High Youth Director this month. I am thrilled for
the opportunity and can't wait to start working with the amazing youth in our congregation. During the
school year, I attend Gustavus Adolphus college in St. Peter where I am majoring in Communication Stud-
ies. During the summer, I live at YMCA Camp Du Nord working as a camp counselor. This summer, I will
also be working as a staff member of their Leadership Development Program. We will take 16 youth to
camp for two weeks and teach them essential life and outdoor skills, while showing them what it's like to be
a counselor. I hope to incorporate many of these leadership skills into our program ministries once I return.
In my spare time I love to stay active, either by playing golf, going on a run or spending time outdoors. I am
thankful to the congregation for this opportunity and would love to speak with as many of you as possible.
Feel free to email me at [email protected] or call me at church with any questions or possible ideas for
better ways to get the youth active in our community.
We welcome all 2016 high school graduates and families to attend the senior recognition dinner on
Wednesday, May 4 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm in the Community Room. Graduating seniors will be
recognized at the 6:00pm worship service that evening. Register online at ctkmankato.org.
Graduating Senior Recognition Dinner
A Letter from Stacy I wanted to take a moment to not say “goodbye” but “see you soon” and THANK YOU. This wonderful
congregation, youth and staff welcomed me with open arms almost two years ago and the time has gone too
quickly. I hope everyone, across the generations, continues to support the senior high students in their
continued faith journey, as we know it does not end with confirmation. I was engaged with and have learned
so much from our youth, pastors, staff and this congregation.
Ministry is ever changing and ever growing, which Christ the King has experienced much of in the last
couple of years. 2 Corinthians 3:18 And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a
mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.
When we put God first in our lives he will transform us, just as those in the Bible were; Saul (Paul), The Tax
Collector and Moses. I have been changed by this community, in and outside our walls, and I hope I have
given as much in return.
My next step in my faith journey is an internship/vicar with Trinity Lutheran in Sleep Eye for a year
beginning in late August. After internship, I will continue with one final semester of classes and plan to
graduate in December 2017. I will forever hold the Christ the King community in my prayers and give
thanks to God for my time here. I pray that God continues to bless all ministries of this faith community
with the presence of the Holy Spirit.
—Stacy Pethke, CTK Children, Youth and Family Intern
T h e K i n g ’ s M e s s e n g e r
Holy Week 2016
We held some great services during Holy Week this year featuring some incredible music performances and
powerful worship. Thanks to all who participated in creating an amazing experience for all in attendance.
Below are some of the pictures, taken by Angie Kopp, from Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday. You can
view more photos from these services and other CTK events on our Facebook page or our website at
http://www.ctkmankato.org/photos. You could also visit our YouTube channel to view Holy Week services
or any other past services.
Pictured below: Music performed by the CTK Worship Band and Worship Choir featuring special horns
accompaniment, flowers on the altar during Easter services, and the chalices made by youth who received
First Communion during Maundy Thursday Worship.
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Baptized Recently:
Henry James Bresser, son of Kevin and Heather, was baptized on April 10.
Addison Alan Schwaegerl, daughter of Jon and Megan, was baptized on April 16.
Sympathy to:
Betty Thompson, whose sister-in-law, Elaine, passed away on March 14.
The family of Jim Borseth, whose mother, Marcie, passed away on March 25.
Tammy Fienen, whose grandfather, Don Lewer, passed away on March 26.
The family of Dorothy Bjerke, who passed away on April 9.
The family of Chelsey Janzen, whose grandfather, Ervin Fast, passed away on April 20.
Parish News
Mar-16 Month Actual Month Budget Difference YTD Actual YTD Budget Difference
Income $73,560 $79,120 $(5,560) $676,719 $680,068 $(3,349)
Expenses $70,269 $71,360 $1,091 $671,644 $672,958 $(1,314)
Net Income $3,291 $7,760 $(4,469) $5,075 $7,110 $(2,035)
Looking Ahead at the Lessons… (listed 1st lesson/2nd lesson/Gospel)
May 1—Easter 6—Pastor Trish
Acts 16:9-15 / Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 / John 14:23-29
May 8—Easter 7—Pastor Patrick
Acts 16:16-34 / Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 /
John 17:20-26
May 15—Day of Pentecost—Pastor Trish
Genesis 11:1-9 / Acts 2:1-21 / John 14:8-17
May 22—Holy Trinity—Pastor Patrick
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 / Romans 5:1-5 / John 16:12-15 May 29—Pentecost 2—Pastor Trish
I Kings 8:22-23, 41-43 / Galatians 1:1-12 / Luke 7:1-10
With Jesus in the Prayer Gym Jesus taught us to pray: And lead us not into temptation (older version) – or – Save us from the time of trial.
(newer version). What does this mean? God tempts no one to sin, but we ask in this prayer that God would watch over
us and keep us so that the devil, the world, and our sinful self may not deceive us and draw us into false belief, despair and other
great and shameful sins. And we pray that even though we are so tempted we may still win the final victory. (Martin Luther –
Small Catechism, Sixth Petition)
Jesus gave us the Lord’s Prayer in response to the apostles’ request to teach them how to pray. So what do we
learn about prayer from this petition? Modern day Christians sometimes have questions about the wording of
both the older and the newer versions of this petition. The older version seems to imply that God could lead
us into temptation. The newer version seems to imply God will insulate us from any temptation. Martin
Luther was absolutely correct when he wrote, “God tempts no one.” And even though it is not in the
Catechism, Luther is also correct when he compared temptations to the birds, “You can’t keep the birds from
flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building a nest in your hair.” The devil, the world and
our own sinful self will surely cause temptations to come into our lives. It is in those times that the wording
of the newer version begins to make sense … with a slight modification. We can pray: Save us IN the time of
trial. We can be assured that God will be with us every step of the way and when those times of temptation
bombard us, our Loving Lord who himself experienced the devil’s attacks, will give us the strength we need
for whatever trial we are facing. (Pastor Donohue Sarff)
Pray for: … a keen sense of God’s presence in the time of temptation, a willingness to accept God’s help to
resist temptation, a personal life style that doesn’t inflict temptations on other people around us, a loving
attitude toward others who are facing temptations and sometimes yield to them, a clear sense of our Savior’s
forgiveness for sinners, other concerns important to you.
From the Desk of Opportunity Coordinator Justine Carlson [email protected] / 345-5056 ext. 38
Serving Christ’s Church in May
OPEN = if you are available to fill this contact Justine
Greeters:
1 Ron & Elaine Marzinske 8 Roy & Carol Schultz 15 Sharon Hanson 22 Toby & Barb Hanson 29 Wayne & Elaine Pestka
Lectors: Listed as 5:30; 8:15/9:30
30/1 OPEN; Todd Lundquist/Emma Norland 7/8 Jeri Retzlaff; Bev Lee/NONE NEEDED 14/15 Sue Moore; Dorothy Viker/Jody Rittmiller 21/22 Dick Bautch; Brad Walker/Mandy Rubink 28/29 Jennifer Olseth; Donohue Sarff/Karen Mesrobian
Communion Servers: 1st/3rd/5th Weekends
Justice & Peace Commission
Prayer Chapel: 8:15/9:30
1 Phyllis & Paul Olson/Marilyn Sarff 8 Bev Lee/Sandy Smith 15 Marilyn Bigbee/Chuck Dahline 22 Jodie Wallschlaeger/Dianne Wagner 29 Margo Brudwick/Shirley James
Sunday Ushers:
8:15 Mickey Moe/Matt Norland/Ken Wagner 9:30 Jamie Skogen/Wally Peterson/Byron Tungsvik/ Jerry Bodelson
Wednesday Ushers: CLUB Group
4 Alex Carmen, Benjamin Snaza, Carter Huls, Fletcher Javens (Shelly)
Supper Servers: Commission; CLUB Group
4 Faithful People; Brendan Steffensmeier, Daniel Hewitt, Layten Liffrig, Wyant Fowlds (Chad)
Kids
Wendy: 345-5056, ext 20, 382-2125, [email protected] and Justine: 420-4393, [email protected]
The final Faith in Motion worship for the program year will be on May 4th and May 8th. Join us as we wrap up the year of Believers at this worship service geared for kids and families. A special surprise children’s offering...come and find out!
Parent/Family meetings for all families in Rainbow Room, JAM and Kids Klub, and CLUB 6789 will be held on Sunday, May 1st at 10:15am (in the Chapel) and Wednesday, May 4th at 6:30pm (in the Worship Center). Please put this on your calendar and plan to attend this important informational meeting for all CTK families involved in education ministries.
It’s almost Wacky-doodle time!!! Coming this summer, four fun and exciting adventures as we come together to Play and Pray. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 ~ Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Jesus Christ. Come and join us!
8:30am-4:00pm ~ Grades 1-6
Tuesday, June 7: MN Science Museum
Tuesday, June 21: Big Stone Sculpture Mini Golf
Tuesday, August 2: Old Log Theatre—The Jungle Book
Tuesday, August 16: R iver Springs Water Park, Owatonna
Registration is going on NOW! You can register on the CTK website: ctkmankato.org. Register for one, two or all four Wacky-doodles, but you must register for all choices by May 17th! Contact Wendy with any questions—see contact info below.
Vacation Bible School
July 25-29
Pre-K: 9am-11:30 / Grades 1-6: 9am-2pm / Friday, July 29: 9am-12 Noon
This summer we are Kickin’ It Old School, as we travel through the Bible to learn several attributes of God, and that God’s holiness has never
changed.
Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 Registration is now online at the CTK website.
Visit us online!
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Contact the Staff Christ the King’s Phone Number: 507-345-5056
Pastor Patrick Patterson: ext. 23 / [email protected]
Pastor Trish Reedstrom: ext. 26 / [email protected]
Pastor John Petersen: ext. 24 / [email protected]
Al Lee, Director of Worship Technology: ext. 36 / [email protected]
Amy Olsen, Administrative Assistant: ext. 21 / [email protected]
Chris Thompson, Financial Administrator: ext. 22 / [email protected]
Chuck Hoogland, Organist: ext. 25 / [email protected]
Devin Rubink, Communications Specialist, ext. 18 / [email protected]
Garrett Steinberg, Director of Creative Arts: ext. 37 [email protected]
Justine Carlson, Opportunity Coordinator: ext. 38 / [email protected]
Mandy Rubink, Jr. High Youth Director: ext. 19 / [email protected]
Rick Weber, Property Manager: [email protected]
Robin Hughes, Choir Director: [email protected]
Wendy Paulson, Education Director: ext. 20 / [email protected]
222 Pfau Street
Mankato, MN 56001
Deadline for Newsletter Articles Next Month: Friday, May 20.
Worship services are
broadcast on
Charter channel 181
and
Consolidated
Communications
channel 7
Sundays at 3:00pm
and Tuesdays at
10:00am.
Phone: 507-345-5056
Fax: 507-345-6115
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CTK Lutheran Church is a caring community
committed to empower all people to know Christ and
to make Christ known.
Weekly Worship
Schedule
Wednesdays 6:00pm
Saturdays 5:30pm
Sundays 8:15am & 9:30am
*Communion on 1st,
3rd and 5th weekend
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