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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
Apr i l , 2016
Vo lume , I s s ue
Inside This Issue:
2016 Stewardship Pledge Campaign
As we wrap up our 2016 pledge campaign, only half of CTK’s members have
made a financial pledge. We ask that you please give online or fill out and
turn in a pledge card as soon as possible (if you elect to give online with recur-
ring payments, you do not need to fill out a pledge card as well). As we ap-
proach the new fiscal year, having as many pledges recorded as possible goes a
long way in planning the budget. We are asking for your commitment in order
for our Church to remain vibrant, sustainable, and to have an impact in our
community and world for years to come.
Missio Dei
Hilltoppers
Hymn Festival
Piano Recital
Garage Sale
Synod Event
Youth/CLUB
Announcments
Yellow Ribbon
Event
New Members
CLEM Kids
Welcome Rick Weber
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).
Christ the King is pleased to welcome
Rick Weber to the staff. Rick began his
role as CTK’s property manager in
early March. He has a degree in HVAC
with over 20 years of experience in the
field. Rick will be instrumental in the
acquisition and installation of the new
HVAC system as well as overseeing
and maintaining the building. He is
from North Mankato and he and his
wife, Annie, have two children and one
grandchild.
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 Patrick
Love One Another "I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you..." John 13:34
I really appreciate the change of seasons we experience in Minnesota, but I love Spring. It's that time
of year when buds start pushing forth from the tips of the branches, even as they get covered with some
late-season snowfall. The tenacity of those buds, knowing that the stronger sun of the ever-increasing
daylight hours will soon burn away that pesky white stuff, provides the glimmer of hope we need
following the dark and cold winter season. It's as if our Creator knows just what we need and when we
need it.
That's similar to the scene in the Gospel of John when Jesus is preparing his disciples for his
departure. He has been filling them with such rich teaching along the way. He's given them more
parables, miracles and lessons than they can ever absorb. Now the time is critical; only a few short hours
remain before Jesus is to be handed over for crucifixion and the disciples will begin a new season of
ministry without their leader. In that moment, Jesus boils all of it down to one thing: love one another,
just as I have loved you. He frames it in the form of a commandment to give it greater importance and
make it that much clearer. That is just what the disciples needed at that moment, even if they didn't know
it. Simple, clear, unambiguous. Love one another.
Even though our mission statement at Christ the King is a little more wordy than Jesus' command
on that Maundy Thursday, it boils down to the same thing. Being "a caring community committed to
empower all people..." means showing love the way Jesus loved. Caring deeply for the needs of all people,
no matter who they are or what they've done, is the example of love Jesus demonstrated throughout his
earthly ministry. There's a great banner outside a church in our community that conveys that message
clearly. It reads, "Jesus didn't reject anyone and neither do we." That is loving one another.
However, the headlines in the newspaper and lead stories of newscasts consistently convey a
different reality. It seems the overarching theme these days is pretty much the antithesis of loving one
another. Whether it's the violence in our own community, or the discord created through the presidential
campaigns, or the battle against global terrorist networks or apathy toward the refugee issues, it seems
we've lost the big picture ability to love one another. None of these issues is simple; I get that. There are
many different perspectives and complications that go into all of these challenges. Maybe that's why Jesus
made his words so simple. Love one another, just as I have loved you.
As we celebrate the coming of Spring and the hope that burns eternal, looking forward to the new
life bursting forth from creation, let us also keep those words of Jesus first in our hearts. Love one
another. This commandment isn't just for when people are nice to us. Even when we don't necessarily
agree with the other viewpoint, love one another. Even when our neighbor sins against us, love one
another. Even when our hope is beset by yet another late-season snowfall, love one another. The words
of Jesus are simple, clear and unambiguous. They just aren't always easy. God's blessings in this new
season.
V o l u m e 5 2 I s s u e 3 P a g e 3
Announcements
Hilltoppers The Mountain Lake Gospel Singers will provide a morning of music at the April Hilltoppers meeting on Tuesday, April 19 at 11:00am in the Chapel. Accompanied by guitars, dulcimer, autoharp and harmonica, song selections will include This Old House, When the Roll is Called Up Yonder, When the Saints Go Marching In and others. The program will be followed by a potluck lunch. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway.
The Southeastern Synod Men in Mission will be hosting the 14th annual “Breakfast with the Bishop” on
Saturday, April 23 at 9:00am at Cabela's, Owatonna. The event will feature key note speaker Tim Penny,
President and CEO of the Southeastern Minnesota Initiative Foundation and former First Congressional
District Representative of the US House of Representatives. Cost is $10 for breakfast. Visit
www.semnsynod.org for more information.
Breakfast with the Bishop
Garrett Steinberg Recital
CTK’s Director of Creative Arts, Garrett Steinberg, will be presenting a Piano Recital in partial fulfillment of
graduate studies. The recital will take place in the E.J. Halling Recital Hall at Minnesota State University,
Mankato on Saturday April 16 at 7:30pm. All are welcome to attend.
Spring Hymn Festival
Christ the King will host a hymn festival on Sunday, April 24 at 4:00pm in the Worship Center. The festival
will feature Organist David Cherwien, Cantor of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. It will also feature the choirs
of Mankato East High School and Christ the King, under the direction of Robin Hughes, as well as Garrett
Steinberg and additional musicians from Christ the King. This event is free and open to the public.
CTK Youth Fundraiser Garage Sale
Christ the King’s annual garage sale will be held on Friday, April 22 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday,
April 23 from 8:00am to noon. We’re looking for clean, stain-free clothing (baby through adult), shoes,
baby items/furniture, books, toys/games, bedding, towels, curtains, small household appliances, furniture,
dishes, pots/pans, planters, vases, tools, holiday décor, and household misc. We are sorry; we cannot
accept any large appliances such as refrigerators, televisions, computers, printers, and other
electronics. Donations are now being accepted, with preferred drop-off dates of April 18-21. Please bring
donations to the Youth Room. If you have any questions or if you would like to volunteer to help with
set-up or the sale, please contact Mandy Rubink. All funds raised will go toward youth summer programs.
View the calendar online! Visit www.ctkmankato.org/calendar to view
the most up-to-date calendar. Click on events for more details.
T h e K i n g ’ s M e s s e n g e r P a g e 4
Announcements
Welcome New Members
Upcoming Dates for CLUB 9 Students
Sr. High Mission Trip, Summer 2016
Christ the King will be partnering with local ministries to work with children, elderly, and homeless in the
Chicago area. Cost per person will be $299, some of which can be earned through fundraising opportunities.
Additional information and registration can be found online at ctkmankato.org or contact Stacy Pethke.
On Sunday, March 20, Christ the King welcomed the following new members:
Adam & Tricia Bleck; Nolan, Kale, Elsa | Barbara Feit | Bill & Kari Gernentz; Liam, Ethan | Alan &
Robin Hughes | Curt & Kathy Krohn | Patrick & Misty Madery | Brittany Muhr | Belldean Peters | Bob
& Elaine Peterson | Corey Hoffman & Channa Puhrmann Hoffman; Briggs, LoElla | Jeremy & Lindsey
Riesenberg; Jenaveve, Jerek | David & Karina Rose; Toby | Jerod & Holly Rudolf; Neela, Freya |
Jon and Megan Schwaegerl; Addison | Greg Weis & Cate DeBates
CLUB 9 parents and students should take note of upcoming important dates:
Wednesday, April 20: Confirmation photos, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Wednesday, April 27: Confirmation rehearsal, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Saturday, April 30: Confirmation brunch, 10:00am. Please register online!
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.
Graduating Senior Recognition Dinner
Yellow Ribbon Event On Wednesday April 6 in the Worship Center, CLUB students will be presented with a Yellow Ribbon
Program promoting community-wide suicide prevention. Emily Reding, Certified Health Education
Specialist from the Brown County Yellow Ribbon Program will be presenting about risk factors, warning
signs and protective measures to be taken against suicide. The presentation will begin following worship and
all are welcome to attend.
All students in grades 6-9 are invited to the CLUB lock-in from 8:00pm on Friday, April 8 to 8:00am on
Saturday, April 9. There will be games, photobooth, dodgeball, crafts, movies, nightgames, and
more! Friends are welcome and encouraged to come! Please bring: snack to share. sleeping bag/blanket for
lounging, sports balls (if desired). Cost is $5 per person. Please register online by noon on Thursday, April
7. Contact Mandy Rubink if you have any questions.
Youth Lock-In
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Baptized Recently:
Nola Caroline Doll, daughter of Adam and Sarah, born on January 21, was baptized on February 28.
Aubrey Elaine and Scarlett Marie Grunden, daughters of Michael and Stacy, born on January 12, were baptized on March 13.
Nolan Lee Orchard, son of Joseph and Katie, born on December 23, 2015, was baptized on March 19.
Nevin Durrell Lessard, son of Miranda Hellen-brand and Matthew Lessard, born on November 23, 2015, was baptized on March 20.
Sympathy to:
Delpha Skelly, whose sister passed away on March 1.
Jeff and Dan Nessler and their families upon the death of their father, Duane, on March 8.
Parish News
Feb-16 Month Actual Month Budget Difference YTD Actual YTD Budget Difference
Income $51,148 $63,770 $(12,622) $603,159 $600,948 $2,211
Expenses $71,332 $72,925 $1,593 $601,375 $601,598 $(223)
Net Income $(20,184) $(9,155) $(11,029) $1,784 $(650) $2,434
Looking Ahead at the Lessons… (listed 1st lesson/2nd lesson/Gospel)
April 3—Easter 2—Pastor Patrick
Acts 5:27-32 / Revelation 1:4-8 / John 20:19-31
April 10—Easter 3—Pastor Trish
Acts 9:1-6 / Revelation 5:11-14 / John 21:1-19
April 17—Easter 4—Pastor Patrick
Acts 9:36-43 / Revelation 7:9-17 / John 10:22-30
April 24—Easter 5—Pastor Patrick
Acts 11:1-18 / Revelation 21:1-6 / John 13:31-35
With Jesus in the Prayer Gym Jesus taught us to pray: And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. What does this mean? We
ask in this prayer that our Father in heaven would not hold our sins against us and because of them refuse to hear our prayer.
And we pray that he would give us everything by grace, for we sin every day and deserve nothing but punishment.
(Martin Luther)
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? Whether we realize it or not, this petition places us face to face with
one of the basic tenants of our Christian theology: We are sinners in need of grace. It flies in the face of the
cliché that humanity is basically good. We don’t like to hear we sin every day. Jesus probably knew we would
be more convinced of our sin if we would be placed in the same ring with another sinner. This is one of those
rare times in the Lord’s Prayer where we find ourselves alongside other humans. And that’s what life is all
about, one sinner rubbing shoulders with another sinner. We don’t have to live under these conditions very
long before we reach out to grasp God’s way of living more harmoniously… to forgive. God first forgives us.
And having received such a great gift of grace, we are enabled to forgive others. The simple warning in this
petition is that our communication with God can be compromised when we fail to forgive other sinners.
Jesus raised the bar high when he said from the cross: “Father, forgive them for they know not what they
do!” Those words are for us as well as those who mangled his body with thorns, spears and nails!
- Pastor Donohue Sarff
Pray for: … honesty to admit that we are sinners; a keen sense of God’s forgiveness; those who sin against
us; those who commit acts of violence that they repent and turn to our Gracious God for forgiveness; healing
in our world damaged by sinful human acts; other concerns important to you.
From the Desk of Opportunity Coordinator Justine Carlson [email protected] / 345-5056 ext. 38
Serving Christ’s Church in April
OPEN = if you are available to fill this contact Justine
Greeters:
3 Lowell & Shirley James 10 OPEN 17 Chad & Robin Courrier 24 Ron & LaVonne Rohn
Lectors: Listed as 5:30; 8:15/9:30
2/3 Sandy Smith; LaVonne Rohn/Sean Sletten 9/10 Jeri Retzlaff; Lynn Austin/Stan Bruss 16/17 Sue Moore; Marlin Spangrud/Stacy Pethke 23/24 Randy Rose; Bob Meier/Tammy Fienen 30/1 Becky Rose; Todd Lundquist/Emma Norland
Communion Preparers
2/3 Rick & Renae Lund 16/17 Dick & Kris Norland
Communion Servers: 1st/3rd/5th Weekends
Faithful People Commission
Prayer Chapel: 8:15/9:30
3 Tammy Fienen/Gen Matzke 10 Dorothy & Owen Viker/Kathy Sallstrom 17 Julia Snelson/Jean Sorensen 24 Phyllis & Paul Olson/Wally Peterson
Sunday Ushers:
8:15 Michael Krediet/Matt Norland/Todd Lundquist 9:30 Paul Jakes/Brad Satre/Jamie Skogen/ Brian Hansen/Bill Bickett
Wednesday Ushers: CLUB Group
6 Lexi Joyal, Isabel Lorenz, Jenna Courrier, Jessica Nusser, Tiffani DeWitte (Jessica) 13 Aaron Patterson, Andrew Else, Cole Schneider, Daniel Egli, Peyton Duncan, Spencer Steinbach, Tyler Maas (Rhonda) 20 Ava Lorenz, Eve Anderson, Joanna Bristol, Kaley Wagner, Lacy Johnson, Laura Boles (Jen & Kris) 27 Brandon Whitney, Brendan Roberts, CJ Carlson, Jacob Maes, Kendrick Kelly, Logan Kijenski (Chris & Ryan)
Supper Servers: Commission; CLUB Group
6 Word & Sacrament; Alec Fette, Jacob Bristol, Kolten Sjoblad, Noah Parish, Ryan Berndt, Spencer Quiram (Jason) 13 Proclaim & Servant; Erin Olson, Errin Brudwick, Grace Freitag, Madison Ceminsky, Mikayla Rudolf (Julie & Becky) 20 Justice & Peace; Erin Peters, Jenna Fette, Kylie Peters, Lauren Maas (Angie) 27 Council; Claire Burman, Kaylee Weiler, Hannah Snyder-Hansen, Malayah Quincy, Olivia Carmen (Laurie)
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. This will be the last week of the Easter season, (Mother’s Day too), so we will have plenty to celebrate!
Families with Children, Ages Birth-3 This spring, we are very excited to be trying something new for families with children from birth through 3 years of age. Join us each Wednesday in April for 45 minutes of parent/child time together celebrating “God Made.” Each week, we will meet in the Rainbow Room at 4:30 PM for family time where you and your child can spend time playing and learning about all that God has made. Themes for each week are as follows:
Week One (April 6) – God Made the Sky Week Two (April 13) – God Made the Earth Week Three (April 20) – God Made Animals Week Four (April 27) – God Made You and Me
Additional information: No registration necessary; no cost; come for as many or as few of the classes as you can. If you need childcare for older children, let Wendy or Justine know. Snack available at 4:30 for children who get the “tummy growlers”. Some play activities might get messy; come in casual clothes. Our goal is to offer time for fun and fellowship for the parents too. We encourage parents to get
to know one another while they play together with their kids. For this reason, we ask this time together be “device free”.
For any additional questions, please contact Wendy. Hope you can join us!
JAM and Kids Klub begin the final rotation of the year—Easter Believers—We Believe!. This wraps up the 2015-16 theme of Believers based on Hebrews 11:1 ~ Now faith is being sure of what we hope for. It is being sure of what we do not see.
Rainbow Room children will sing one final time on Sunday, May 8th at the 9:30 Faith in Motion worship. Children may come to worship with their parents and will be called up front to sing.
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 and Wednesday, May 4th at 6:30pm. Please put this on your calendar and plan to attend this important informational meeting for all CTK families involved in education ministries.
The following dates have been chosen as Wacky-doodles for the summer of 2016. Due to transportation issues, please note the Wacky-doodle days have been changed to Tuesdays rather than Wednesdays. June 7 and 21; August 2 and 16. All days are 8:30-4. Events will be coming in the next Newsletter.
PARENT OPPORTUNITY SCHEDULES: Posted below are the volunteer schedules for JAM and Kids Klub, as well as Rainbow Room. Please check the schedules (listed by child’s name), and mark your calendars. Remember, it is your responsibility to check the schedules where you have children attending and to be present on those scheduled dates. If you have a conflict with your date, please exchange with another parent. It is imperative that we have parent volunteers each and every week!
SUNDAY Rainbow Room
Date Craft Story Teller Shepherds—Jan-May
April 3 None needed None needed Jeff Pooley & Annie Olson, Lindsey Owens, Robb Wempen Steph Carlson, Andrea Burger, Sophie Jakovich Danielle Senn, Mikayla Olson
April 10 Milena Haugh Maree Zimmerman
April 17 Quinn Lowry Kathryn/Isaac Brand
April 24 Brody Hagedorn Jaycie Landwehr
May 1 Olivia/Katelyn Grunden Benjamin Krusemark
May 8 Faith in Motion—Rainbow Room sings
SUNDAY JAM Shepherds
Date Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 & 5
EASTER BELIEVERS Rotation
April 3-May 1
Maxwell Burger Blake Kamphoff
Amelia Wayne Kiersten Ellingson
Quinn Swanson Kaia Austin
Emmett Olson Josephine Krediet
May 8 Faith in Motion
WEDNESDAY KIDS KLUB Guides
Date Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
March 30 Huelsnitz, Lewandowski
DeWitte, Hannah Smook, Boles, Gropel
Magers, Nelson Palmer, Warner
April 6 Huelsnitz, Lewandowski
DeWitte, Hannah Haessly, E.Maes, Lewandowski
Ndjarakana, Quiram, Skogen
Palmer, Wittenberg
April 13 Huelsnitz, Andresen
DeWitte, Skilbred Morgan, Warnke Sohre, Thill, Wiens Palmer, Brewer
April 20 Huelsnitz,Johnson, Lewandowski
DeWitte, Thill Satre, Smook, McCormick
Wagner, Heitner, Birkmaier
Palmer, Nelson
April 27 Huelsnitz, Bleck DeWitte, Hannah Ecker, Flowers, Gropel
Nelson, Loven, Jacoby
Palmer, Javens
May 4 Faith in Motion
WEDNESDAY Rainbow Room
Date Story Craft Snack Gather / Free Time
Mar 30 Mackenzie Lewindowski Bri Walter Avery Aguillon Kaitlyn Maes
April 6 Lucy Rubink Adelyn Gropel Tanner Yungerberg Bri Walter
Apr 13 Colton McCormick Brody Nelson Bri Walter Melissa Boles
Apr 20 Bri Walter Noah Wenk Warren Ecker Kale Bleck
Apr 27 Elijah Lurken Alison Maes Tomek Pietka Bri Walter
May 4 Faith in Motion
Visit us online!
www.ctkmankato.org
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Mankato, MN 56001
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]
Stacy Pethke, CYF Director: ext. 34 / [email protected]
Wendy Paulson, Education Director: ext. 20 / [email protected]
222 Pfau Street
Mankato, MN 56001
Deadline for Newsletter Articles Next Month: Friday, April 22.
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
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 on 1st,
3rd and 5th weekend
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