April 23, 2023

Presiding

Pastor Jackie Cook

Third Sunday of Easter

Services are available on

Facebook, YouTube,

and the CTK Website

On Sunday, we welcome to the family of God through baptism,

Donovan Blake Simley, son of Michael & Lesley Simley;

sponsored by Sophie Kenney & Kyle Hazelwood.

Welcome to Christ the King! 

Jesus is risen. He is risen, indeed. Alleluia!

Join us at Christ the King, as we celebrate our connection to Christ, to one another,

and to the community proclaiming the good news of the risen Savior

Go to ctkdelafield.org a few minutes before the service begins to be prepared for the livestream. If you miss the start of the service, it will be posted later on our website and YouTube channel.



Welcome visitors! For those who are interested in learning more about CTK contact

Jan Guetzke (262-844-1123) with questions.



Communion is offered in two different forms at either station. Please point to the

pre-packaged communion or receive an individual wafer from the server and dip it into the wine or grape juice. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request.

Mission Statement: Alive and Growing through God's Grace

What to Expect at Worship

For your convenience, masks will be made available in the entrance areas and hand sanitizing stations are also available around the building. We ask that if you are not feeling well, or feel that you may have been exposed to COVID, you view the service via livestreaming.

There are chairs with arms in the Upper Sanctuary for those who need assistance.

*Hearing assistance is available during worship. Please ask an usher for help with this.

Celebrating our Connection to Christ

Individual Prayers: For Dick, Erick, Andy, Judy, Barb, Friends and family of Jerri Jones, Marlis, the family and loved ones of Zoe, the family and loved ones of Dale, Brian, Jim, Steve and Sami.



Ongoing Prayers: Hadley and her family, Anthony, Adam, and Megan.  For all those who grieve, those who suffer from anxiety and depression, and all those who are in hospice and in care facilities. The Evangelical Lutheran Churches in El Salvador and Tanzania and their Bishops, and Imbaseny parish in Tanzania, All God's Children, Mt. Meru Coffee Project & Outreach for Hope Congregations, our military and their families, and those who work to end sex trafficking.

Prayer Zoom Meeting-

Sylvia and Vicky will continue to offer an open prayer meeting to all who wish to join. The meetings will be via Zoom on the fourth Monday of each month at 7pm.

Are you missing out?????

PLEASE NOTE: If you see "Message Clipped: View entire message" at the end of our email, that is not the end! There are more announcements!

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Celebrating Our Connection with Each Other

Confirmation/Sunday School Corner

Confirmation

SUNDAY, APRIL 23RD

Time: 5:30pm to 7pm

Group Learning - Big Question: Why does God allow bad things to happen?

Eighth Grade Interviews with Pastor - Must be completed by May 1st.

Email Pr. Jackie to schedule your confirmation meeting.



Have questions?

Email Jenny Nettesheim

**Office hours (at church) Mondays and Wednesdays 11am - 4pm

If you want to take a new approach toward conflict with your partner, when should you initiate that change? You might be surprised to learn that the best time to begin that shift is actually well before an argument arises. Why? The mental preparation before emotions are running high can help you course-correct more quickly, setting the stage for more productive discussion and resolution.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CTK?

The Church office has shorter hours from

April 13-23. Maggie will be on vacation during this time. But, never fear, our trusted Fun Friday Volunteers will be manning the fort every day from 9am - 12pm. Don't forget about our

up-to-date calendar at www.CTKdelafield.org.

 Comfort for All

At Christ The King, we want our worship service services to be accessible and comfortable for everyone. Recently we learned that we need to provide armchairs in the upper sanctuary to assist people in standing up from a seated position. The armchairs we have placed in the upper sanctuary will meet that purpose! As you can see in this photo, Marlis Porteen is able to elevate her casted leg during the service and then more easily stand up when the service is finished. Her sister, Eileen, is next to her ready to assist if needed!

Paul Neumiller is able to provide hearing assistance for those who request that service. Paul is also able to aid those with hearing aids with a downloadable app for smartphones!

We have made wheelchair seating available in the front row of the rightmost section, there is a shorter pew with spots for wheelchairs on each side. This will enable those individuals easier visibility, audibility and immediate access to communion. This helps the families and caregivers as well as those serving communion!

Children are welcome in our sanctuary! Therefore we are developing a plan to create an area that will best serve families with young children. Watch for more news on that front!

We continue to look for ways to make our services inclusive for all. Contact members of the Worship and Music team with your thoughts!

Adult Forums

Our Education committee has set up Adult Forums for anyone to attend.

Mark your calendars for these dates:

Sunday, April 23rd: Thrivent presentation after worship

Wednesday, May 10th: "A Glimpse into the World of Widowhood" with author Bonnie Mayfield

The format will be 6pm refreshments, 6:30-7:30pm presentation.

TBD Travel Log by Jenny Nettesheim

Committees/Meetings

Property and Grounds: Mondays at 6:30pm

Prayer Shawl Ministry: 2nd & 4th Monday at 1:00pm 

Al Anon: Mondays 6:30pm

Women's Bible Study: select Mondays at 9:30am Next Gathering: April 24th

Worship and Music: 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30pm

Executive Team: 1st Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm

Church Council: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm *NEW*

Education: moved to second Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm

Outreach: 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm

Men's Bible Study: Fridays at 7:00am

Alcoholics Anonymous: Fridays 7:00pm

Boys' Breakfast Bible Study: 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 8:00am (at CTK & via Zoom)

Special Dates

April 13th - 23rd: Office open 9-12 daily - Maggie on vacation

April 23rd: Thrivent presentation after worship

May 5th: Ecumenical Women's Breakfast *SAVE THE DATE*

May 10th: "A Glimpse into the World of Widowhood" with author Bonnie Merryfield, Adult Forum 6pm refreshments, 6:30pm presentation

Feel free to attend a committee meeting of your choice to be part of the exciting things happening at CTK!

*Please remember events and times are subject to change. Check the CTK calendar on the website for updates!

Ecumenical Breakfast

Our annual Ecumenical Breakfast will be at CTK on

Friday, May 5th from 9-11:30am.

Our guest speaker will be Margo Fieseler, author, dynamic speaker, and

Bible teacher.

More information about Margo can be found at Margo Fieseler Ministries.

RSVP by Monday, April 24th to the church office at 262-646-2343.

CTK Outreach for April

Please Donate to the Waukesha County Food Pantry

Help Support our Waukesha County Neighbors

Our food drive runs now through Sunday, May 14th

Donations of money are always appreciated. Checks should be made out to CTK with Waukesha Food Pantry in the memo line

OR

Donate any of the “Big Eight” items, which are the items most needed by the food pantry:

• Cereal
• Ready to eat soup/pasta
• Canned proteins
• Rice or other grains
• Pasta sauce
• Peanut Butter
• Condensed Soups
• Dish and Laundry soap

Please no past date food

Shopping lists and more information is available in the upper sanctuary

Thank you for helping to feed the hungry

Outreach Committee

Makumira Farms Spring Selection

JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING

This special offering is a collection of coffee beans from small coffee farms in the Makumira region of Mt. Meru. This selection of beans had the highest cupping scores of the Mt. Meru harvest. Combined with a lighter Vienna roast makes for that perfect brew for your enjoyment this spring. Cupping notes (natural flavors) include: dark chocolate, citrus and coffee blossom. This is something special.  

$15.00

The next coffee order will be placed on Sunday, April 16th and be ready for pick up on Sunday, April 23rd.

Mt. Meru coffee is available for purchase in the uppersanctuary. Orders placed by the 3 rd Sunday of each month will be available for pick up on the 4 th Sunday after Service.

This global outreach is helping farm families in the Meru Diocese in Tanzania. This project is giving the farmers a handup rather than a handout.

The Missions of the Church

Outreach for Hope – A ministry that helps provide resources to inner-city and struggling congregations in our synod. 

Family Promise - Homeless prevention program & services for homeless families.

Reformation Lutheran – A Milwaukee inner-city congregation.

Click here for information on their Community Bible Study.

Serenity Inn – a drug and alcohol rehabilitation house for men in Milwaukee. Monthly, we prepare meals and enjoy a time of fellowship with men at the inn.

Boy Scout Troop #20

The Mt. Meru Coffee Store | Order Here

All God's Children 

Members of our CTK Music Ministry are singing at this event and are inviting you all to attend and enjoy!

Sing Joyfully - 30th Anniversary Concert

Saturday, May 6th at 7:30pm at Ascension Lutheran Church (1415 Dopp Street) and Sunday, May 7th at 4pm at Dr. Martin Luther Church (325 South Main Street, Oconomowoc).

Pastor Gerry's son, Garrett, sings in this choir.

Tickets are available for purchase via email, phone, or at the door.

Seniors - $12

Adults - $15

Students - $7

Children under 10 - free

Email us or call 262-290-5242 for advance tickets.

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