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Special points of interest:
New Bible Study “Honoring God”
Budget Meeting for Commissions
Climb to Feed Kids
A Message from Pastor Rick 2
Administrative Support Position Opening 2
Church Library Software System 3
Prayer Article 4
January Menu 4
Christmas Stocking Collection 5
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Volume 56 Issue 1
January, 2020
One Day Mini-Women’s Retreat Saturday, February 29 at CTK
9:00am-3:30pm in the Fireside Room
Have EXTRA fun on your EXTRA day this year! Come for fun, camaraderie, and reflection. We had a great experience at Shalom Hill Farm last fall and are excited to share some of those experiences with more women of CTK. Come spend a day where women explore God’s love and wonder at “WonderFuLL World,” getting to know others of all ages, building relationships and having fun-just for you! Registration is now open on the CTK website. The registration fee is $25 to cover meals and other expenses. If you have any questions or want to sign up by phone, call Amy Olsen at the church office (345-5056 ext. 21) or Julie Hatleli at 507-381-5537.
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By Pastor Rick
Our Call Committee has been formed! Below is a list of Call Committee members that were voted in on December 11th as we begin our search for the next settled senior pastor. Call Committee 2019-2020 for Senior Pastor Tyler Maas Andrea Petzel Kate Hansen Darcie Jacobs Dan Rickbeil Amy Baack Todd Lundquist
Our alternates should anyone need to step down are Jim Hatleli and Di Storvick Our Council Liaison is Nancy Patterson Below are short biographies of the committee listed above…
· Nancy Patterson – (council rep) - married; grown children, joined CTK in 2000, is a member of Justice & Peace Commission, Food for Friends, Connections CTK organizer, and decorator!
· Tyler Maas - student at Gustavus Adolphus College, was baptized at CTK 18 years ago, participated in CTK musicals, CLUB, and attends worship both on Sundays and Wednesdays.
· Andrea Petzel, married, two children ages 3 and 1, joined CTK in 2014, attends both Wednesday and Sunday services, met 15 amazing women at CTK’s Women’s Retreat this fall.
· Kate Hansen, married, twins age 12, joined CTK in 2011, has been involved in various ways including Justice & Peace Commission, worship choir, pastoral continuity team, and Council.
· Darcie Jacobs, licensed psychologist, married, two children ages 15 and 12, joined CTK in 1999, has volunteered for the CTK children’s ministry over the last 12 years.
· Dan Rickbeil, married, three children ages 11, 9, and 8, joined CTK in 2007, has served on the Youth & Family Board, Word & Sacrament Commission, and has chaperoned a youth ski trip.
· Amy Baack, married, three grown children, joined CTK in 1998, and has served on the library committee, the Education Board, as a Confirmation guide, and Women’s Bible Study.
· Todd Lundquist, married, 2 grown sons, grandfather, joined CTK in 1977, has been on Council, Stewardship & Church in Society Boards, Sunday School/Confirmation, Food for Friends organizer, greeter, lector, usher, and various other ministries of the church.
Alternates:
· Jim Hatleli, married, two grown children, grandfather, joined CTK in 1994, involved in music, choir, soloist, praise band, adult musicals, directs youth musicals, Word & Sacrament and Ed. Boards, Community Supper, Lunch for a Buck, Connections, and various other ministries.
· Di Storvick, married, three grown sons, joined CTK in 1993 and has been involved in Sunday School, VBS, choir, Confirmation, Community Supper Cook, funeral help, among others. At our first meeting, packets were disbursed with information gathered from our November 10th event, along with Ministry Site Profile sheets the committee will use to discuss what our congregation is looking for in our next settled senior pastor. Stay tuned with more Call Committee updates in the coming weeks. Blessings, Rev. Rick White
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Church Library Updates: Make a resolution to visit the church library in 2020. You'll be surprised what you will find.
There are books for children to adult. Subjects found are care giving, parenting, grief, devotions, biographies, current Christian fiction.
There are even puzzles!
Start saving your used books for the library's book sale in the spring.
Position Opening: Ministry Support Partner Christ the King is seeking a dynamic ministry partner who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting the varying ministries CTK has to offer. This thirty-hour a week position offers fair flexibility and lots of opportunity for creative service. Dynamic individual must be a self-starter and enjoy serving people with a kind smile. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to serving as primary receptionist, supporting faith-formation team (including Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings), and more. To read the complete job description, please visit ctkmankato.org. Contact Deacon Billie Jo with questions or email resume to [email protected] to apply.
Step up and join the 7th Annual Climb 2 Feed Kids!
January 5, 2020 from 8:00am to 2:00pm This popular fundraiser helps support Feeding Our Communities Partners, who oversees the BackPack Food Program (that Christ the King supports), which serves food to elementary students dur-ing weekends and holidays when access to food may be difficult, as well as the Power Pack Program which feeds middle school students.
During the 2019-2020 school year FOCP will serve close to 1,200 youth in 28 local schools each week.
Learn more at: http://www.feedingourcommunitiespartners.org
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Parish News Christian Love and Sympathy to
Ivan Roettger and family upon the death of his wife, Betty, who passed away on November 22nd. Roger Stanley and family upon the death of his wife, Mary who passed away on November 26th. Kevin Elliott and Adam and Kirsten Elliott and family upon the death of their wife/mother, Anita who passed away
on December 13th.
January Community Supper January 8th
Tater Tot Nachos
January 15th Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Chips
January 22nd
Baked Rotini and Tomato, Garlic Bread
January 29th Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese
Prayer Article Series submitted by Pastor Donohue Sarff With Christ in the School of Prayer - Tenth Lesson – by Andrew Murray What do you want? or Prayer must be Definite! Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Mark 10:51 The blind man had been crying out aloud “Jesus Son of David, have mercy upon me!” The cry had reached the ear of the Lord. Jesus knew what the man wanted and was ready to grant it to him. But before he does it, He asks him: “What do you want me to do for you?” He wants to hear from his own lips, not only the general petition for mercy, but the distinct expression of what his desire was. Until he speaks it out, he is not healed. Our prayers must not be a vague appeal to His mercy, an infinite cry for blessing, but the distinct expression of definite need. Not that His loving heart does not understand our cry or is not ready to hear. But He desires it for our own sakes. Such definite prayer teaches us to know our own need better. It demands time, and thought, and self-scrutiny to find out what really is our greatest need. It searches us and puts us to the test as to whether our desires are honest and real. It leads us to judge whether our desires are according to God’s Word, and whether we really believe that we shall receive the things we ask. It helps us to wait for the special answer, and to mark it when it comes.
Be Watching for our —Caramel Popcorn Sale—
Super Bowl Weekend, We’ll Be Selling Some Super Good Caramel Corn for all your watch parties, or just enjoying by itself!
Attention All Commission Members! Our next full group meeting will be held on
Tuesday, January 7th at 6:00pm in the Fireside Room. We’re talking B-U-D-G-E-T… please be there!
Contact Amy Olsen if you would like to be on our email prayer list. You’ll receive weekly or bi-weekly emails depending on the prayer needs.
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Bible Study Opportunities
Now’s a Perfect Time to Join!
New Year – New Adult Faith Formation Study –
“Honoring God” Sunday Mornings at 10:30am in the Conference Room
Our Adult Sunday Faith Formation class is a warm and inviting group of friendly and caring individuals, who love to learn, laugh and support one another through our Christian journey. No matter where you are on your faith journey, you are always welcome. We’ll provide a study guide intended to explore Scriptures, what they mean and discuss how they relate to our daily walk with Christ. Join us any time you can for fellowship, prayer and study. We begin our exploration of how worship, in its many forms honors God, on Sunday morning January 5 at 10:30am. From the early days of the Hebrews through Jesus' teachings on worship as prayer and care for those in need, God has shown his people how to honor him. Worship becomes not only public gatherings centered in word and sacraments, but also private listening to and addressing God in prayer. During this 13 week study, we’ll consider how worship is shaped by faith and how worship nurtures faith. And how relationships with God and His people are built when we worship in a group or individually. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday Morning Coffee & Conversation Continues Hosted by Pastor John Petersen—9:00am in the Fireside Room
I was eight years old when my grandmother introduced me to – actually got me hooked on coffee. It consisted of half cream, a spoonful of sugar and the rest was her famous egg coffee in a chipped porcelain cup. I’ve been drinking it ever since, only without the cream and sugar. I don’t recall just when I got hooked on reading and studying scripture, but when I’m not doing it with others, I miss it dearly.
Join Pastor John on Tuesday mornings at 9:00am to share in these two favorite passions of his – Coffee and Conversation about scripture. Each week we will dig into the three lessons (and occasionally the Psalm) assigned for the coming week’s worship.
We are looking to “buy up” Clearance Christmas Stockings for a new opportunity we’re planning for the Christmas season of 2020. If you’re at the store and get a
great deal on some ‘leftover’ stockings during after Christmas sales, please donate them to the church—more details to come next Christmas!
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Visit us online!
www.ctkmankato.org
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 252
Mankato, MN 56001
Contact the Staff Christ the King’s Phone Number: 507-345-5056
Pastor Rick White: ext. 23 / [email protected]
Pastor Timothy Bowman: ext. 26 / [email protected]
Pastor John Petersen: ext. 24 / [email protected]
Billie Jo Wicks, Deacon of Faith Formation : ext. 19 / [email protected]
Accounting Office: ext. 22 / [email protected]
Al Lee, Technology Arts Director: ext. 36 / [email protected]
Amy Olsen, Communications Director: ext. 21 / [email protected]
Chuck Hoogland, Organist: ext. 25 / [email protected]
Garrett Steinberg, Director of Creative Arts: ext. 37 [email protected]
Rick Weber, Property Manager: ext. 11 [email protected]
Robin Hughes, Choir Director: [email protected]
Wendy Paulson, Director of Children’s Ministries: ext. 20 / [email protected]
222 Pfau Street Mankato, MN 56001
Deadline for Newsletter Articles Next Month: Monday, January 20th
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
Wednesdays
6:00pm
Saturdays
5:30pm
Sundays 8:15am, 9:30am
Communion Served at Every Service
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Worship services are broadcast on
Charter channel 181 and
Consolidated Communications
channel 7 Sundays at 3:00pm and Tuesdays at 10:00am.
Church Office Hours Monday-Thursday ~ 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday ~ 8:00am-2:00pm Saturday-Sunday ~ By Appointment
Rainbow Room, JAM and Kids Klub resume on January 5th and 8th.
CheckPoint
Christ the King is serious about safeguarding God’s children and we are concerned for the safety and protection of children any time they are in our facility.
Checkpoint is our online check-in/check-out system that assures your child is only being sent home with you (or a designated person of your choice).
We use Checkpoint for all children’s ministries: Rainbow Room, JAM, Kids Klub, Wacky-doodle, VBS and the Children’s Musicals. It’s also used for other groups as a nametag / attendance program.
The process—which only takes a minute—gives families printed badges when they check-in. The name badge sticks onto your child’s clothing; the other is taken by the parent and must be brought back to check-out.
It has always been our policy that children will not be dismissed unless the person picking them up has the matching badge. We do change parent leaders often and although many of you know parents and children in your child’s group, we ask that you please be sure to check the parent badge. And parents picking up children...be sure to have your badge ready to show!
If a parent does not have their security badge, they need to see either Wendy or Billie Jo.
To Amy Lorenz and family and Brian Hansen for their
time and talents assisting with the Children’s Christmas
Program. Your support is invaluable!
CTK YOUTHJ A N U A R Y 2 0 2 0
Check Here to See What's What for Youth Grades 6-12
MISSION TRIPS 2020!
10-31 NO CLUB
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NEW YEAR-NEWSCHEDULE
In response to input forCLUB guides, parents,
students and because ofour continued transition,
we are tweaking theWednesday schedule forJanuary Thank you for
your patience!.
Duluth, MNJuly 5-10, 2020
July 13-15, 2020
CARAMEL CORN 2020Join our youth in raisingfunds for mission tripsand camp this winter!
Youth make plans to popand sell with us Super
Bowl Weekend, February1 & 2. Adults, don't forget
your wallets! This is atasty fundraiser you won't
want to miss!