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Special points of interest:

Our Newest Members of Christ the King

CTK Kids & Youth Pages

Scout Sunday 2019

Reviewing the Call Process 2

Winter Weather Policy 3

December Photos 4

Finance Update 5

Prayer Articles 5

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Volume 55 Issue 1

January, 2019

Become a member of Visitation Ministry! Visitation Ministry Meeting

Sunday, January 20th—9:30am Fireside Room

The Legend of the Christmas King 8th Annual Christ the King Post-Christmas

Children’s Musical—December 29 & 30

We will journey with the “Fourth Wise Man”, Artaban (Artie, for short) to Bethlehem as he goes in search of the newborn King of kings. Along the way, Artie is joined by an angel who helps him on his quest. During their journey, Artie and the angel meet some people in need, and Artie misses the birth of Jesus. Yet, he learns some important Biblical truths on the journey – including some of the most important Biblical truths ever!

Saturday, December 29th at 5:30pm Sunday, December 30th at 9:30am (note, no 8:15am worship this day)

No Worship or Community Supper Wednesday, January 2nd!

Every month throughout our congregation and our community, a ministry of visitation takes place. It may be in a hospital room, or to one of the many care facilities in our area, or perhaps to a person in their own home. Sometimes it is just to visit, often it will include a devotion, and for many the sacrament of Holy Communion is shared. There are a number of people at Christ the King who have discovered the joy of being one of those who visits others. On Sunday, January 20th there will be a meeting in the Fireside Room at 9:30am for all those who have been a part of CTK’s Visitation Ministry Team, to catch up and share some stories about how God is at work in this wonderful ministry. It is also an opportunity for anyone to come and inquire about becoming involved in some way. Perhaps you know of someone who would benefit from a regular visit from either the pastoral staff or from one of the Visitation Ministry Team members. Please come and sit down for an hour and be blessed by the news of this grace-filled ministry at Christ the King. Any questions can be directed to Pastor John at 345-5056, ext. 24.

Mankato’s Retiring Mayor Erick Anderson guest speaker at Hilltoppers

Tuesday, January 15th—11:00am–Chapel Mankato’s retiring Mayor Erick Anderson will be our guest at Hilltoppers. On January 3, 2011 Erick Anderson took the oath of office to serve as the Mayor of Mankato. He will be recalling for us some of the experiences he has had since then. Come and enjoy a program that will be informative and entertaining. If you are planning to stay for the pot-luck lunch to follow, please sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex.

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By Pastor Cheryl

The Call Process The ELCA churches use the call process to fill pastor positions for its churches. Other traditions like the Roman Catholics and Methodists pastors are assigned by the

local bishop. After the current pastor resigns or retires, the Synod office meets with the Church Council or Senior Pastor. An Interim Pastor is usually selected by the Council to help with the church and the call process. Call committees are set up by constitutional guidelines. At Christ the King, the Call Committee is to be seven members elected by the congregation. The election of the 7 occurred in December. They are: Ann Stewart, Carrie Kijenski, Travis Lupke, Matthew Birkmaier, Michael Much, Jeri Retzlaff, and Kathy Brozik. Our two alternates are Julie Hatleli and Beth Krusemark, with Shannon Sinning stepping in as our Council liaison.

The first task of the call process is to fill out the Ministry Site Profile of the church. The profile is a ‘snapshot’ of Christ the King Lutheran Church and the Mankato community. In this process is the discernment of what is God up to and calling CTK to do in God’s kingdom. This then helps to determine what skills that the new pastor needs to have.

After the Ministry Site profile is done by the Call Committee it is approved by the Church Council. The Site Profile is then sent to the South East MN. Synod office. The synod office staff will try and match candidates that fit the site profile. A list of candidates will be sent to the Call Committee. The Call Committee will review the list and interview candidates. The Call Committee shall recommend one person to the Associate Pastor position. Per the constitution, the Church Council will review the recommendations of the Call Committee and forward the approved candidate to the congregation for authorization to issue a letter of call. The congregation will have a special meeting to vote on the candidate.

If approved by the congregation, a letter of call is issued. The candidate has 30 days to respond to the call. If the

candidate is in a call, they must give a 30 day notice to their current congregation. Dates are established for ending the

Interim pastor and dates are set up for the start of the new pastor. What is hoped for and desired is that the Holy

Spirit to help, to lead, and to guide the whole call process. God knows who he would like to have as the new pastor of

CTK, but God won’t be sending an email to tell us. So we have a call process to help us select the new pastor.

Pastor Cheryl

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The Altar Guild ladies are again collecting winter hats, scarves, coats, boots and snow pants for grade school age children in our elementary schools. A donation box is located in the Narthex. Thank you!

Keenan Corona & Morgan Skinner Gary & Carrie Enneking; Nathan, Kaya, Abigail, Colten, Logan

Katie & Andrew Fitzgerald; Evelynn, Keegan Kathy Hedman

Bob & Jane Maas (returning members, now associates) Stephanie Thorpe

Gene & Corrine Wesely Michael & Billie Jo Wicks; Ray, Rob, Sam, Teddy, Violet

Liz Zaruba; Jacob

Meet Our Newest Members! The following is a list of members who joined on Reformation Day...

Updates Christian Outreach in December – THANK YOU TO ALL WHO DONATED!

We have helped over 30 families in need including those from the giving tree, and Reaching Out at Christmas drive.

Two over-flowing large boxes were collected for Toys For Tots.

So far, we have collected enough winter weather clothing to help four elementary schools… and counting!

We gathered enough toiletries to supply those attending our Food For Friends lunch at the Salvation Army with what they needed. We also gave each adult in attendance a $5 Subway card for a sandwich.

Our Justice and Peace commission received several gift cards and other household necessities to help those using CADA (Committee Against Domestic Abuse) services.

Our ECHO and Crossroads food boxes were both filled and delivered.

Care packages were delivered to college students.

Scout Sunday 2019 CTK’s Troop 76 will be serving a HOT BREAKFAST

Sunday, February 3rd from 8:30-11:00am Adults: $6.00 / Children $3.00

Mark Your Calendars!

Altar Guild Continues Collecting Cold Weather Gear for Schools

Please keep in mind Christ the King’s winter weather policy as we head into what are typically our

coldest months. All church events will be cancelled and the building closed on any day Mankato

School District 77 closes or has early release due to weather conditions. On weekends, please use your

discretion, as we will not cancel worship due to weather.

Winter Weather Policy

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Looking Ahead at the Lessons January 6—Epiphany—Pastor Cheryl

Isaiah 60:1-6 / Ephesians 3:1-12 / Matthew 2:1-12

January 13—Baptism of Our Lord—Pastor Patrick

Isaiah 43:1-7 / Acts 8:14-17 / Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

January 20—Epiphany 2—Pastor Cheryl

Isaiah 62:1-5 / I Corinthians 12:1-11 / John 2:1-11

January 27—Epiphany 3—Pastor Patrick

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 / I Corinthians 12:12-31a / Luke 4:14-21

A Few Musical Highlights from December

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Parish News Christian Love and Sympathy to… Karen Paape and Scott and Jakki Laughter and family upon the death of their husband/father, Doug, who passed

away on December 1st. Floyd and Delpha Skelly and family as the mourn the death of their son, Russell, who passed away December 3rd. Dorothy Redding and family upon the passing of her sister, Kathryn Cramer, who died December 13th. The family of Richard Schmidt, who passed away on December 17th.

December Baptisms... Brynlee Jean Mulder, daughter of Jay & McKenzie was baptized on December 9th. Charlotte Mary Johnson, daughter of Matthew & Kelly was baptized on December 16th. Amelia Marie Pierson, daughter of Paul & Megan was baptized on December 23rd.

1/2: No Meal

1/9: Lasagna/Garlic Bread

1/16: French Toast/ Sausage/Fruit

1/23: Burritos/Refried Beans/Corn

1/30: Chef’s Choice

November 2018 Month Actual Month Budget Difference YTD Actual YTD Budget Difference

Income $71,137.17 $70,580.00 $557.17 $310,629.02 $343,700.00 ($33,070.98)

Expenses $79,110.95 $79,862.50 ($751.55) $363,820.47 $386,317.50 ($22,497.03)

Net Income ($7,973.78) (9,282.50) 1,308.72 ($53,191.45) ($42,617.50) ($10,573.95)

New Prayer Article Series submitted by Pastor Donohue Sarff With Christ in the School of Prayer by Andrew Murray (from the Introduction – page 5)

“Of all the promises connected with the command, ‘Abide in Me,’ there is none higher, and none that sooner brings the confession, ‘Not that I have already attained or am already made perfect,’ than this: ‘If you abide in me, ask whatsoever you will, and it shall be done unto you.’ Power with God is the highest attainment of the life of full abiding. And of all the traits of a life Like Christ there is none higher and more glorious than the conformity to Him in the work that now engages Him without ceasing in the Father’s presence – His all-prevailing intercession. The more we abide in Him, and grow unto His likeness, will His priestly life work in us mightily, and our life become what His is, a life that ever pleads and prevails for humans.” (Note by Pastor Donohue Sarff: These are the first words in Andrew Murray’s book. There’s no big clue on what makes for great praying … other than, the life of healthy prayer begins with “abiding in God.” There will be no

prayer without that solid foundation!)

With stricter Hipaa privacy laws in place, we don’t always know who, from our membership is in the hospital. If you know you are going to be hospitalized and would like a pastor visit while there, please contact Amy in the church office. If you enter the hospital through the emergency room, you will need to contact us if you would like a visit.

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Contact the Staff Christ the King’s Phone Number: 507-345-5056

Pastor Patrick Patterson: ext. 23 / patrickp@ctkmankato.org

Pastor Cheryl Indehar: ext. 26 / cheryli@ctkmankato.org

Pastor John Petersen: ext. 24 / johnp@ctkmankato.org

Accounting Office: ext. 22 / accounting@ctkmankato.org

Al Lee, Technology Arts Director: ext. 36 / all@ctkmankato.org

Amy Olsen, Communications Director: ext. 21 / amyo@ctkmankato.org

Billie Jo Wicks, Director of Youth Ministry: ext. 19 / billiejow@ctkmankato.org

Chuck Hoogland, Organist: ext. 25 / chuckh@ctkmankato.org

Garrett Steinberg, Director of Creative Arts: ext. 37 garretts@ctkmankato.org

Justine Carlson, Opportunity Coordinator: ext. 38 / justinec@ctkmankato.org

Rick Weber, Property Manager: ext. 11 rickw@ctkmankato.org

Robin Hughes, Choir Director: robinh@ctkmankato.org

Wendy Paulson, Director of Children’s Ministries: ext. 20 / wendyp@ctkmankato.org

222 Pfau Street Mankato, MN 56001

Deadline for Newsletter Articles Next Month: Thursday, January 17th

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

6:15pm

Saturdays

5:30pm

Sundays 8:15am & 9:30am

*Communion on 1st, 3rd and 5th weekend

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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.

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Church Office Hours Monday-Thursday ~ 8:00am-4:00pm

Friday ~ 8:00am-2:00pm Saturday & Sunday ~ By Appointment

From the Desk of Opportunity Coordinator Justine Carlson justinec@ctkmankato.org / 345-5056 ext. 38

Serving Christ’s Church in January

OPEN = If you are available to fill this spot contact Justine

Greeters: 8:15 & 9:30 6 Brad & Karen Walker 13 Gary & Denise Rudolf 20 Harlan & Nancy Compton 27 Jim & June Borseth

Lectors: Listed as 5:30 / 8:15 & 9:30 / 6:15 5/6/9 Jennifer Olseth/Jackson Stensrud & Joy Macheel/Garrick Rudolf

12/13/16 Becky Rose/Cindy Kehoe & Doug Cramblit/Heather Krause 19/20/23 Randy Rose/David Raasch & Emma Norland/Chloe Sinning 26/27/30 Dick Bautch/Brad Walker & Jess Smasal/Nancy Patterson

Communion Preparers 5/6 Dick & Kris Norland 19/20 Marilyn Dundas & Barb Hanson

PRAYER CHAPEL: 8:15/9:30 6 Tammy Fienen/Linda Eisenbeis 13 Marlys Jorgenson/OPEN 20 Bev Lee/Todd Lundquist 27 Lonnie Reemer/Becky Moe

USHERS 5:30 L’Myra Hoogland/Darene Rutzen 8:15 Chris Carroll/John Frey/Larry Anderson 9:30 Jason Beal/Wally Peterson/Byron Tungsvik/ Duane Olson/Bill Reemer/Lonnie Reemer 6:15 Jason Fette/Jessica Joyal/Anna & Josie Toth

COMMUNITY SUPPER SERVERS 9 Tiffany’s Group: Breanna, Ella, Ellie, Estelle, Gabrielle, Kendahl, Rachael Melissa’s Group: Alison, Annika, Chloe, Drew, Eva, Lauren, Livia 16 Lisa & Michelle’s Group: Ava, Ava, Cordelia, Erica, Lillian, Morgan, Sierra Aaron & Stephen’s Group: Drew, Griffin, Isaac, Isaiah, Noah, Raleigh, Tyler 23 Heidi’s Group: Ethan, Garrett, Kaden, Michael,

Myles, Samuel Ben, Matt, AnnMarie’s Group: Emmett, Evan, Mason, Sean, Tyler, Wilson, Zachary 30 Mike Birkmaier’s Group: Zander, Avery, Braden,

Brenden, Kaden, Louis, Luke, Matthew Magda’s Group: Ola, Anna, Jessica, Olivia

COMMUNITY SUPPER Greeters

John Love

Wendy: 345-5056, ext 20, 382-2125, wendyp@ctkmankato.org and Justine: 420-4393, justinec@ctkmankato.org

JOIN US! Family Faith in Motion Worship services to conclude the Greatest Commandment

Rotation are Sunday, January 27th @ 9:30am and Wednesday, January 30th @ 6:15pm.

News for Kids birth through Grade 6

The Sunday Rainbow Choir will sing next at Faith in Motion worship on Sunday, January 27th @ 9:30am.

JAM / Kids Klub Rotation—Grades 1-4 / Begins January 6 and 9

GRADES 5/6

Both JAM and Kids Klub 5th/6th graders meet for sessions of prayer; practiced in a variety of ways to help make prayer a part of their daily

faith walk. Images of God are also on the calendar as we

study to know more about who our God is.

CTK YOUTHJ A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9

Some Highlights for Youth Grades 6-12

10-31 NO CLUB

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Hey High Schoolers, do you likepizza & games? Come hangwith us for youth group! Wednesday nights beginningJanuary 9th, gather from dinnertime and depart at 8:30. The firstpart of the evening is studentled. Following CLUB, Billie Jojoins in to lead a time ofreflection, games, and more. 9thgraders, come down post-CLUBtoo! We can't wait to see you!

Who: Students Grades 9-12 Where: CTK

When: Fri 1/25 8 pm to Sat 1/26 8 am

Cost: $5/person Sign up online!

Youth Group

MIDDLE SCHOOL MEET UP

High School Lock-In

Epiphany Lutheran in EagleLake will be hosting a Middle

School meet-up on January17 at 6pm. Actor Brent

Grossman will talk to theyouth about the work work he

did in California. He will sharevideo clips of some of hiswork, share how being an

actor isn't the dream job thatwe may think it is as well as

share with us about bluescreen and special effects. In

addition to listening to Brent,there will also be in interactive

component. Sign up online!