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The Kings Messenger Christ the King Lutheran Church
Church Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:00am to 2:00pm
Friday-Sunday By Appointment
Ju ly , 2015
Vo lume 51 , I s s ue 7
Inside This Issue:
Missio Dei
CTK Summer Musical
Worship Service Broadcast
Support CTK Youth
Proclaim Commission
Summer Community Concerts
Summer Organ Recital Series
CTK event photos
June Calendar
Prayer Calendar
Pastor Trish Introduction
To everyone at Christ the King: I was asked to write a note to introduce myself to you. You’ve already been told that I was a social worker for many years before going to seminary; that I just graduated, and that I had been serving at Trinity in St. Peter at the time of my call to CTK. You might also like to know that I’ve lived in this area all my life. My husband, Steve, and I were “high school sweethearts” at Lake Crystal High School and we have celebrated 32 years of marriage. We have three young adult children, one son-in-law and one grandson. Unfortunately, they all live 4-6 hours away! For the past seven years we have lived just north of Rapidan. Until coming to CTK I’ve been a member of the church I was born and raised in, Our Savior’s in Butternut, between Lake Crystal and Madelia. I have more hobbies than time. Most importantly, I am thrilled to be at CTK and thank you all for your warm welcome! Please excuse me when I keep asking you for your name while I work to put faces and names together! I look forward to serving with you. -Pastor Trish
3rd Annual Summer Block Party
The 3rd Annual Christ the King Summer Block Party will be held on Friday, August 28 from 5:00-9:00pm in the McConnell Street parking lot! There will be live music, food and beverage, games, activities for kids and much more! We’re looking for volunteers that would be able to help with set up, tear down, face-painting, monitoring games and the bounce house. If you’re able and interested, please contact Justine Carlson. Let’s make this the biggest and best block party yet!
Online registration is still open for VBS and Wacky-doodle Wednesdays as
well as JAM and Kids Klub! See the CLEM page for more info.
Registrations for kids
T h e K i n g ’ s M e s s e n g e r P a g e 2
Missio Dei by Pastor Trish
Beginning this month, we are embarking on a multi-week sermon series on the book of Ephesians. With that in mind, here is some background on this particular piece of scripture. Although we call this book “Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians,” Bible scholars aren’t convinced that Paul actually wrote this letter. This is also true of some of the other letters in the New Testament that are attributed to Paul, as well as the historical situation that is reflected in the letter. There is also some uncertainty as to whether this letter was written specifically to the church at Ephesus or if it was a more circular letter intended for a larger audience. Such uncertainty however, doesn’t detract from the words of the letter itself. When was it written? If it was written by Paul, it was likely written later in his ministry during a time of imprisonment, probably in the early 60’s C.E. If a student of Paul wrote it, then it was likely written a little later in but before the end of the 1st century. The city of Ephesus itself was large (about 250,000 people); starting out as a Greek colony and eventually becoming the capital of the Roman province of Asia. It had a thriving harbor and a strategic location for land trade routes as well and offered some impressive structures including theater, stadium, gates, and one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the temple to Artemis/Diana. The letter itself was written to a Gentile audience and came at a time when the early church was realizing that Christ may not be returning as soon as they initially had anticipated. Ephesians reminds its readers that even if Christ is not physically present, He is still present and working on behalf of faithful believers. This work includes not just reconciling believers to God but also reconciling believers to one another, including Jews and Gentiles. Ephesians assures us all of God’s abundant and gracious activity through humankind and offers us one of our most basic Lutheran understandings: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God – not the result of works, so that no one may boast.” (2:8-9) This letter reminds us to live in response to this gift of grace by speaking the truth in love, living peacefully with one another and serving one another and separating ourselves from pagan influences. Ephesians has in it a “cosmic” message as well: the church bears witness to God’s wisdom, and believers receive the armor of God to battle “against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” (6:13) This, along with the relationship between the grace of God and the good works of human beings are a couple of the themes you are likely to hear in the coming weeks. Come along as we dig into this short, but densely packed book that draws on early Christian hymns and scripture from the Old Testament to celebrate the church and our life as believers in the universal community of faith.
The Book of Ephesians
Community Band Summer Concerts
Proclaim Commission Seeking Members
V o l u m e 5 1 I s s u e 3 P a g e 3
Announcements
The Mankato Area Community Band is performing free outdoor concerts on Tuesdays this summer at
7:30pm at the band shell in Sibley Park. The concerts are great for all ages and feature a variety of music
and children’s marches each week. Concerts will be held (weather permitting) on July 7, 14, & 21. Please
contact Martha Lindberg at 507-387-6990 if you have any questions.
Summer Musical Sign Up
Summer Organ Recital Series
Quilts on Display The Christ the King Quilters have made some beautiful quilts that will be auctioned off at quilt auctions at
Green Lake Bible Camp on July 25, Okoboji Bible Camp and Good Earth Village on October 29. Look for
the Green Lake quilts, which can be bid on, on display at Christ the King on Sunday, June 28.
Christ the King’s Proclaim Commission is looking for members to join for the 2015-2016 year. The
commission is focused on proclaiming the good news and sharing the word on the great ministry taking
place at Christ the King. If you’re interested in sharing ideas and participating in communications at church
in print, web, social media and a variety of other ways, please contact Devin Rubink at 320-293-3589.
Support CTK Youth
There are still opportunities to audition for this year’s children’s summer musical, “Ultimate Superstar.”
Please contact Chuck Hoogland at 507-390-5852 if you need to arrange another time to audition. All
youth in grades 1-12 are welcome. Please register online. Rehearsals will be held August 10-14 from 1:00-
4:30pm. Performances will be during services on August 15-16.
View the calendar online! Visit www.ctkmankato.org/calendar to view
the most up-to-date calendar. Click on events for more details.
From July 15-19, 46 youth from Christ the King and Messiah Lutheran will be heading to Detroit for the National Youth Gathering. During this week, they’ll gain valuable experiences through ministry, exploratory & interactive learning and engaging speakers & musicians. Donations are still being accepted to help cover the costs associated with the trip. There will be a gas can located in the narthex for donations or they can be dropped off in the church office. Thank you for all your continued support and prayers for our youth.
The Sioux Trails chapter of the American Guild of Organists (STAGO) will conclude the first half of their annual summer recital series in the Worship Center at Christ the King on Tuesday, July 7. The second half of the series will be held on Tuesdays at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (720 S. 2nd St., Mankato) beginning on July 14 and running through August 11. Each recital, featuring a different member each week, is about 30-40 minutes and begins at 12:10pm. All are welcome to attend these free events.
T h e K i n g ’ s M e s s e n g e r P a g e 4
Announcements
Green Lake Bible Camp 2015
Pastor Trish was installed by Reverend Pete Reuss as Associate Pastor during services on Sunday, June 21. Here are some pictures from the service.
Pastor Trish’s
Installation Service
Mankato
Sisters in Grace presents
The Journey THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2015
6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM
Bring your girlfriends, sisters, and neighbors for a free evening of real-
life stories and refreshments
Belgrade Avenue United Methodist Church
325 Sherman Street, North Mankato, MN
SIGMankato.com
May-15 Month Actual
Month Budget Difference YTD Actual YTD Budget Difference
Operating Income $68,770 $58,775 $9,995 $774,922 $797,510 $(22,588)
Operating Expense $80,402 $69,566 $(10,836) $777,608 $790,768 $(13,160)
Net Income $(11,632) $(10,791) $(841) $(2,686) $6,742 $(9,428)
P a g e 5 T h e K i n g ’ s M e s s e n g e r
Looking Ahead at the Lessons… (listed 1st lesson/2nd lesson/Gospel)
Baptized last month:
Samuel Andrew Hoff, son of Andrew and Christina, born on February 23, was baptized on June 20.
Evelyn Marlene Hoogland, daughter of Ben and Chantelle, was baptized on June 21.
Christian Love and Sympathy to… Mary Oudekerk, whose father, Harry
Halvorson, passed away on May 28.
Phyllis Retzlaff, whose husband, Ernie, passed away on June 1.
Joel and Tammy Fienen, upon the passing of Joel’s grandmother, Marie Hosea, on June 10.
Maxine Perendy, whose husband, William, passed away on June 15.
Mike James, whose mother, Correan, passed away on June 16.
The family of Cliff Woodford, who passed away on June 17. Cliff was a longtime member of Christ the King.
June 28—Pentecost 5—Pastor Patrick
Lamentations 3:22-33 / 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 / Mark 5:21-43
July 5—Pentecost 6—Pastor Trish
Ezekiel 2:1-5 / II Corinthians 12:2-10 / Mark 6:1-13
July 12—Pentecost 7—Pastor Trish
Amos 7:7-15 / Ephesians 1:3-14 / Mark 6:14-29
July 19—Pentecost 8—Pastor Patrick
Jeremiah 23:1-6 / Ephesians 2:11-22 / Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
July 26—Pentecost 9—Pastor Patrick
2 Kings 4:42-44 / Ephesians 3:14-21 / John 6:1-21
Come cheer on the two Christ the King men’s league softball teams! Both play Monday evenings...please
note their schedules below. See you in the stands!
CTK Softball Schedule
CTK Team 1
6/29—Caswell Park #6 at 6:15 and #5 at 7:15pm
7/6—Caswell Park #5 at 6:15 and #5 at 7:15pm
CTK Team 2
6/29—Jaycee Park #2 at 8:15pm
7/6—Caswell Park #4 at 6:15pm
7/13—Caswell Park #3 at 6:15pm
Reminder: There are no
commission or council meetings in
July. Regularly scheduled meetings
will resume in August.
From the Desk of Opportunity Coordinator Justine Carlson [email protected] / 345-5056 ext. 38
Serving Christ’s Church in July
Greeters:
5 Ron & Elaine Marzinske 12 Roy & Carol Schultz 19 Steve & Evie Erdman 26 OPEN
Lectors: Listed as 5:30; 8:15/9:30
4/5 Jo Falgren; Marlin Spangrud/Stacy Pethke 11/12 Randy Rose; Nancy Compton/Jess Smasal 18/19 Becky Rose; Bob Meier/Karen Mesrobian 25/26 Dick Bautch; Bev Lee/Jody Rittmiller
Communion Preparers:
4/5 Shirley& Lowell James 18/19 Jodie & Joe Wallschlaeger
Communion Servers: 1st/3rd/5th Weekends
Justice & Peace Commission
Prayer Chapel: 8:15/9:30
5 Jodie Wallschlaeger/Sue Moore 12 Margo Brudwick/Joann Nessler 19 Lonnie Reemer/Marilyn Sarff 26 Marilyn Bigbee/Jean Sorensen
Saturday Ushers:
4 Larry Giersdorf & Adam Flowers 11 Ruth & Lyle Holland 18 Rod Meyer & Richard Macho 25 Ruth & Lyle Holland
Sunday Ushers:
8:15 Jim Borseth/Paul Olson/ Denny Schuetz/Armin Schull
9:30 Jay Thompson/Scott Nelsen/ Garrick Rudolf/Dennis Miller/Emma Kind
A big thank you goes
out to Gaylen Ferley
who is retiring from the
ushering ministry after
50 years!
To have successful ministries at CTK we need a
lot of wonderful volunteers. For example in one
year we need...
156 Lectors
248 Ushers
The more people who commit to being involved
in a ministry the less often you are scheduled.
Contact me today if you are willing to help!
Kids
Wendy: 345-5056, ext 20, 382-2125, [email protected] and Justine: 420-4393, [email protected]
July 27-31 Register online today!
Pre-Kind—Mon-Thur 9-11:30am Grades 1-6—Mon-Thur 9am-2pm
Friday: 9am-Noon for all kids Parent program at 11:30am
Join us as we go Backstage with the Go Fish guys and learn about the
importance of God’s Word and the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
Vacation Bible School!
This summer at Vacation Bible School we will once again be collecting school supplies. If you or someone you know is in need of school supplies, please contact Mandy at [email protected].
6th Grade at CTK Beginning this fall 6th grade will become the first year of CLUB (confirmation). 6th graders will meet as a large group, along with CLUB 78, in the Worship Center immediately following the 6pm worship. They will then meet as small groups in the Community Room. All 6th grade parents will be asked to be small group Guides during the course of the year. More information about this will come via email in August.
Rainbow Room, JAM, Kids Klub and CLUB Registration Registration for fall education ministries is now available online. Please visit the CTK website for the registration links. This year we will be asking for volunteers for JAM and Kids Klub like we do in the Rainbow Room. Parents will be put on a volunteer Shepherd/Guide schedule. If you are unable to help on the day you are scheduled, you simply switch with another parent. This has worked wonderfully in the Rainbow Room both on Sunday and Wednesday, and we look forward to this success at both JAM and Kids Klub. As always, if you would like to volunteer for a specific grade, for the entire year, or to Facilitate a workshop, I welcome you to contact me with those requests. [email protected] or 345-5056, ext 20.
Prayer Calendar for July 2014 Pray for … Sunday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Pray to
love to
pray!
Pray to
enjoy
praying!
Pray that it
will be easy
to pray!
1… those who
protect us.
2… those with
mental illness.
3… us to
appreciate our
family.
4… all those
who love the
USA.
5… our Renew,
Refresh, Rejoice
progress.
6… the safety of
our children.
7… Teachers
serving during
vacation Bible
School.
8… those who
legislate to
protect us.
9…those with
an addiction.
10… us to
appreciate our
church family
11… our
Chilean
Missionary,
Karen
Anderson.
12… our Youth
and Family
Mental Health
Mission Team.
13… open
communications
in our
relationships.
14… Teachers
serving during
Summer School.
15… those we
elect to protect
us.
16… those who
feel
underemployed.
17… us to
appreciate our
co-workers.
18… financial
relief in
vulnerable
churches.
19… visitors to
feel welcome at
CTK.
20… joyous
family reunions.
21…
Vacationing
Teachers.
22… our
Presidential
candidates to be
as they meet the
public.
23… those who
feel bullied.
24… us to
respect those we
share the roads
with.
25…families
who are having
funerals..
26… our Pastors
at CTK.
27…babies born
this summer.
28… Teachers
that are busy
studying this
summer.
29… our
President to
work hard as he
completes his
term.
30… victims
and their
families of the
Nepal
earthquakes.
31… us to reach
out to others at
CTK.
This Prayer
Calendar is a
ministry of the
Justice and Peace
Commission,
assisted by Pastor Donohue Sarff
Jorun Meierding is the person who contacts Christ the
King members to minister in the Prayer Chapel on
Sunday mornings. Recently she sent the following
message to all on her team. Jorun gave her permission to
use this and said to give credit to the Guidepost
magazine as the source.
THE PRAYER THAT CHANGED MY LIFE
By Will Davis, Jr.
Years ago I traveled to San Antonio to meet with
a friend and spiritual mentor. While we enjoyed a lunch
of great Mexican food, we caught up on each other’s
lives and ministries. Later, with full stomachs and warm
hearts, we walked out of the restaurant to say our
farewells and head our respective ways. But my mentor
wasn’t quite finished with me. He asked me to join him
in his old, beat-up Ford Bronco for a few moments of
prayer. I gladly complied. Those few moments marked
me forever.
My mentor asked God for something I had never
heard before. He prayed that I would love to pray. He
prayed that I would enjoy praying. He prayed that it
would be easy for me to pray. His words blew me
away. I had never before thought about praying about
my prayer life. But I’ve been praying about it ever since.
The prophet Isaiah spoke an amazing promise to
Gentiles who embraced the God of Israel: God would
bring them to His holy mountain (a metaphor for His
holy presence) and would make them joyful in His house
of prayer (see Isaiah 56:6–7). What a beautiful image!
For many of us, prayer is drudgery, work, and flat-
out boring. Most Christians would rather endure a
root canal than be forced to spend an hour in prayer.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. Prayer doesn’t
have to be an hour of hard labor.
Start praying for God to help you love prayer.
Use the language of Isaiah and ask God to make you
joyful in His house of prayer. God will honor your
request. I know, because over the last 20 years He has
answered mine. I can trace my desire to pray and my joy
in prayer all the way back to those few moments in that
Bronco. God honored my mentor’s prayers for me, and
He’s been honoring mine ever since.
O God, give me a heart of prayer. Let prayer be easy
for me. Help me see it as a joy, not labor, and a
privilege, not a chore. Precious God, do as Your Word
promises. Make me joyful in Your house of prayer!
This article is excerpted from Pray Big!
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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]
Al Lee, Custodian: 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 / [email protected]
Garrett Steinberg, Music Director: ext. 26 [email protected]
Justine Carlson, Opportunity Coord.: ext. 38 / [email protected]
Mandy Rubink, Jr. High Youth Director: ext. 19 / [email protected]
Mark Thompson, Custodian: ext. 11 / [email protected]
Stacy Pethke, CYF Director: ext. 19 / [email protected]
Wendy Paulson, Education Director: ext. 20 / [email protected]
222 Pfau Street
Mankato, MN 56001
Deadline for Newsletter Articles Next Month: Monday, July 20
Worship services are
broadcast on
Charter channel 181
and
Enventis channel 7
Sundays at 3:00pm
and Tuesdays at
10:00am.
Phone: 507-345-5056
Fax: 507-345-6115
Address Service Requested
CTK Lutheran Church is a caring community
committed to empower all people to know Christ and
to make Christ known.
Weekly Worship
Schedule
Saturdays 5:30pm Sundays
8:15am & 9:30am
*Communion served on 1st, 3rd and 5th weekend
each month.
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