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Special points of interest:

Re-Scheduled Highway Clean-up

Valleyfair Trip

Wacky Doodle & VBS Sign up on Now

CTK Kids & Youth Pages

Lectionary Study Group News

Call Committee Corner 2

Summer Youth Musical 3

Graduating Seniors 2019 3

Women’s Fall Retreat 4

Prayer Article 5

Men’s Softball 5

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Volume 55 Issue 6

June, 2019

Church-Wide Ice Cream Social

New Bible Study Begins in June Please join us for a weekly Bible study. We’ll be studying Augsburg Adult Bible Study “Covenant in God”. Open to guys & gals! :)

Choose your day… the series begins Sunday, June 2 at 10:30am and Wednesday, June 5 at 5:00pm in the Fireside Room. Come when you can! Contact Pastor Cheryl for more information at 345-5056 ext. 26.

Our Faithful People, Servant, and Justice & Peace Commissions invite all to our

Ice Cream Social Wednesday, June 12th,

following worship at 6:30pm

We’ll meet outside at the McConnell St. parking lot for some tasty frozen creations!

RAIN OR SHINE

Worship Begins at 6:00pm. Bring your lawn chairs!

SUNDAY SCHEDULE THROUGH LABOR DAY 9:00am Coffee Fellowship Begins

9:30am Worship 10:30am Bible Study (we’re moving to the Fireside Room)

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE THROUGH SEPT. 4TH

5:00pm Bible Study (we’re moving to the Fireside Room) 6:00pm Outdoor Worship

(meet indoors if weather does not cooperate) We’ll have some sort of snack each Wednesday—

The CTK Call Committee would like to once again thank those members who participated in the on-line 2019 Survey Monkey or completed a survey paper copy in February. If you are interested in the response recap report, copies are available in the church office.

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By Pastor Cheryl

The Bible The Bible is a collection of 66 books with 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. Originally written in Hebrew and Greek, it is still being translated into different languages. There are many different translations in English. Translations are word for word to paraphrasing. What is important is to find a trans-lation that you are comfortable with when reading. The next step is to open the Bible and read it. A good place to start is the Psalms. The Psalms capture the essence of God and human nature. Then move on to the

four Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The Gospels tell of who Jesus is and his ministry on earth. The rest of the New Testament tells the story of the early church; the problems they faced and the resolution of those problems. The Bible is our Holy Scriptures and foundation of our faith. The Holy Scriptures are filled with truth and God’s love for us and his creation. When we spend time with the Bible we can be inspired and grounded in the truth. As 2 Timothy 3:14-17 states: “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believe, knowing from whom you have learned it, and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.” Let us be knowledgeable in our faith by having more knowledge of the Bible. The Bible gives us the truth of who we are, whose we are, who God is and what is happening in the world. It is an amazing book where the author is always alive and the book speaks to us when we read it. The Word of God is a gift and we are fortunate to be able to read it and own one. Come, delve into the Bible with us this summer during our Bible Study series on “Living in the Covenant”, being held every Sunday morning at 10:30am and every Wednesday evening at 5:00pm in the Fireside Room. Pick the time that works best for you in a given week. Drop in when you can. Read this newsletter for all of our ministry opportunities—don’t take a vacation from church—we hope to continue to see everyone throughout the summer!

We’ll resume Community Supper in September—see you then!

Call Committee Corner

We know that many members have been wondering and asking if there is any update to share regarding the status of our current call process. We can report that the call committee has now received a first group of names released by the SE Synod Office for us to review the individual Roster Minister Profiles and then make a decision regarding scheduling a first personal candidate interview for those who perhaps meet the criteria established for our Associate Pastor position. This interview process has be-gun; however it is important that because of confidentiality we are not able to share specific details. Earlier there was the opportunity for candidate names to also be submitted by CTK members; but no eligible information was received. If perhaps you now might have a suggested nomination, please feel free to contact a Call Committee member.

Elected Call Committee Members Ann Stewart, Chairperson

Carrie Kijenski, Travis Lupke, Matthew Birkmaier, Michael Much, Jeri Retzlaff, Kathy Brozik

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We have a New Nursery Supervisor Sonia Munoz is an East graduate who has a darling little girl named Eliana. Sonia works at Corporate Graphics until 4:30pm daily but will be working 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesdays Sept. to May, and 9:00am-11:00am on Sundays. Please introduce yourself to Sonia when you have a chance, and welcome her to our congregation. [We’ll get her picture in hopefully next month!]

Christ the King Graduation Class 2019

Summer Youth Musical This summer’s musical happens the week of August 5-9 with presentations on August 10 and 11 at CTK and August 18 at Grace Lutheran Church, on the corner of 4th and Main Streets in Mankato. When you step into “The Kingdom Connection”, the Bible comes to life! You leave the modern world behind and enter into the ancient world of kings who lived over two thousand years ago! There are 10 main characters as well as several smaller roles and plenty of solos and ‘one liners’. Watch for information about registration and tryouts.

There are times when members need a little extra help in their lives. Christ the King’s Meals Ministry provides meals to those with special circumstances when needed. If you would like to be put on this list of those who prepare and deliver a meal to families in crisis, new situations, or in time of sickness, please contact Justine Carlson to be added to our list. Also, if you are ever in need of meals, contact Justine as well!

Jessa Amdahl Alyssa Arnoldy Samantha Bauman Ryan Berndt Andrew Birkmaier Jacob Bristol Errin Brudwick Madison Ceminsky Jenna Courrier

Tiffani DeWitte Brandi Drumm Kaden Drummer Peyton Duncan Daniel Egli Carson Ekstedt Andrew Else Alec Fette Whitny Fowlds Grace Freitag Makenzie Grunst Tyler Hvinden

Lexi Joyal Kyle Kehoe Isabel Lorenz Kenzie Lucas Tyler Maas Alex Miller Jerrett Miller Carly Nelson Jessica Nusser Erin Olson Brooke Pahl Noah Parish

Aaron Patterson Nathan Phinney Spencer Quiram Mikayla Rudolf Cole Schneider Kolten Sjoblad Spencer Steinbach Carter Thate Hope Walz Quin Warren Madysen Wolters Emma Young

SUNDAY, JUNE 2ND

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE

9:30AM WORSHIP SERVICE

COME DRESSED TO WORK & BRING GLOVES!

THIS IS OUR RESCHEDULED RAIN DATE

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Looking Ahead at the Lessons June 2—Easter 7—Pastor Patrick Acts 16:16-34 / Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 June 9—Pentecost—Pastor Cheryl Genesis 11:1-9 / Acts 2:1-21 / John 14:8-17 June 16—Holy Trinity (Father’s Day) — Pastor Cheryl Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 / Romans 5:1-5 / John 16:12-15

June 23—Pentecost 2—Pastor John Isaiah 65:1-9 / Galatians 3:23-29 / Luke 8:26-39 June 30—Pentecost 3—Pastor Patrick I Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 / Galatians 5:1, 13-25 / Luke 9:51-62

April 2019 Month Actual Month Budget $ Over Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget Difference

Income $79,753.71 $97,380.00 ($17,626.29) $697,100.04 $768,050.00 ($70,949.96)

Expenses $75,720.68 $80,312.50 ($4,591.82) $753,637.46 $776,822.50 ($23,185.04)

Net Income $4,033.03 $17,067.50 ($13,034.47) ($56,537.42) ($8,772.50) ($47,764.92)

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.

Shalom Hill Farm, Windom

September 27-29, 2019

$100/person double room $125/person single room

Amy in the Church Office amyo@ctkmankato.org 507-345-5056 ext. 21

Women’s fall retreat

Women High School age

and up are welcome!

Sign up Online!

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Parish News Christian Love and Sympathy to… Dennis & Ginger Kipp and family upon the death of Ginger’s mother, Marie Groskreutz,

who passed away on April 28th. Jessica Joyal and family upon the death of her grandmother, Julia Franken, who passed

away on May 13th. Marsha Heller and family upon the death of her mother, Sue Browne, who passed away

on May 20th. Baptized in April… Emberly Ruth McNamara; daughter of Jason and Rachel was baptized on May 11th.

Prayer Article Series submitted by Pastor Donohue Sarff With Christ in The School of Prayer – by Andrew Murray

Third Lesson – “Pray to the Father, who is in secret” or Alone with God.

“But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret; will reward you.” Matthew 6:6

After Jesus had called His first disciples He gave them their first public teaching in the Sermon on the Mount. He there expounded to them the kingdom of God, its laws and its life. In that kingdom God is not only King, but Father; He not only gives all, but is Himself all. In the knowledge and fellowship of Him alone is its blessedness. Hence it came as a matter of course that the revelation of prayer and the prayer life was a part of His teaching concerning the New Kingdom He came to

set up. Moses gave neither command nor regulation with regard to prayer: even the prophets say little directly of the duty of prayer; it is Christ who teaches to pray. And the first thing the Lord teaches His disciples is that they must have a secret place for prayer; everyone must have some solitary spot where they can be alone with God.

Thursday morning Lectionary Study

We concluded meeting in May for the summer, and will resume gathering Thursday mornings in September.

PLAY BALL!!! Our Christ the King Men’s Softball team is at it again...

Come to a game Monday nights and cheer us on!

June Schedule:

June 3rd 6:15pm Caswell 5 against Peace Lutheran

June 10th

7:15pm JayCee Field 1 against Hillside

June 17th (Double Header) 6:15pm Caswell 4 against Sunrise

7:15pm Caswell 3 against Hosanna

June 24th 8:15pm Caswell 2 against Grace Baptist

Just in! Our Habitat for Humanity drive, “Get on the Beam” raised $425.75

toward their campaign. Thank you!

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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 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, Deacon of Faith Formation : 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: Tuesday, June 18th

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 Outdoors

Saturdays

5:30pm

Sundays 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-Sunday ~ By Appointment

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

Serving Christ’s Church in June

USHERS 5:30 L’Myra Hoogland/Darene Rutzen 9:30 Matt Norland/Carol Schultz/Roy Schultz/Jerry Bodelson

Lector Greeter Lector Prayer Chapel Communion Preparer

1st —

Jennifer Olseth

2nd—

Brad & Karen

Walker

2nd —

Jess Smasal

2nd—

Ann Stewart

1/2—

Jodie Wallschlaeger &

Marilyn Bigbee

8th—

Jeri Retzlaff

9th—

Keith & Lisa Bos

9th—

Jackson Stensrud

9th—

Sue Browne

No Communion

15th—

Larry Schnoor

16th—

Randy & Karen

Moritz

16th—

Todd Lundquist

16th—

Don Schuldt

15/16 —

Dean & Margo

Brudwick

22nd —

Randy Rose

23rd—

Don & Duff Schuldt

23rd—

Eileen Campbell

23rd—

Margo Brudwick

No Communion

29th—

Becky Rose

30th—

Ed & Joani Werner

30th—

Joy Macheel

30th—

Tammy Fienen

29/30—

Bill & Lonnie Reemer

Saturday, June 15th, CTK will be helping with

concessions at the Minnesota Air

Spectacular. Support CTK youth, get free airshow entrance & have fun

working with others from CTK! Sign up at https://signup.com/go/mdNQKXH or contact Billie Jo.

VBS is fun for ALL ages! You're NEVER

too old to get in on the VBS fun! Youth and adults are NEEDED to make it a suc-cess! Make plans to help July 22-26, 9

to noon! Talk to Billie Jo!

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

News for Kids birth through Grade 6

Woo Hoo!!! Here comes SUMMER !!!... are you ready for some FUN?

Hutch Aquatic Park, Oxbow Park, Bounce World, and more…

Join us on some great adventures as we play and pray together.

June 10-13...8am-4pm

Children must have finished 1st through 6th grade.

There are seats left in the vans...

you must register online by Wednesday, June 5

However, Wednesday, May 22nd is the t-shirt deadline!!!

Vacation Bible School at Christ the King

July 22-26 9am-Noon: all ages 3 year olds—6th grade

Mark your calendars...and register today

CTK YOUTHJ U N E 2 0 1 9

Some Highlights for Youth Grades 6-12

10-31 NO CLUB

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We are looking for somestudents grades 9-12 who loveto have fun and enjoy hangingwith cool kids to join us forWacky-Doodle week. June 10-13 come hang with us and havelots of fun! VBS is fun for ALLages! You're NOT too old to getin on the VBS fun! Youth areNEEDED to make it a success! Make plans to help July 22-26, 9 to noon! Talk to Billie Jo!

Because everyone will be able to do the park in small groups,children 11 & under are welcome WITH a supervising adult. Youth

12-17 will be asked to do periodic check-ins. Please bringcomfortable walking shoes, swim gear if desired, a cold lunch, &

money for snacks/drinks. $45 will cover your admission to the park &transportation.

June 10-13-Wacky DoodleJune 15-Air Show Fundraiser

June 16-21-CTK at GLLBCJune 17- ELCA day at Valleyfair

July 22-26 VBSJuly 29-31 Mission: Mankato

A P R I L 2 0 1 9

It's a stay-cation, meets missiontrip! Have fun AND serve in &

around Mankato ! Youthcompleting grades 6-11, join usfor this unique opportunity July

29-31. Check you inbox fordetails or contact Billie Jo to sign

up BY JUNE 30! Mark Your Calendar!

Come spend the day withother Lutherans at Valleyfair!

Leave CTK at 8:30 am &return about 5:30 pm.

Help Needed!