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Where God's Love Comes To Life
Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 1:00pm
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Do You Know?
Sunday we will have in person and virtual worship at 9:15 am. We will be asked the question "who do you say that I am? Listening to our reading, Mark 8:27-38, and we will find the answer.
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2022 ELCA Youth Gathering Informational Meeting |
Join us to hear more about the opportunity to connect with 30,000 of our closest friends from around the country at next summer's ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, MN! This important informational meeting is a chance to get the basic details, hear fundraising plans for the year, and to kick off the process of discerning if YOUR high school student (currently 9th-12th grade) would like to be part of the group who represents Christ the King in Minneapolis next summer.
Date: Sunday, September 19th
Time: 10:15am
Location: the lawn at Christ the King (bring a chair!)
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On Sunday, September 19, 2021 over 5,000 athletes participating in the Community First Fox Cities Marathon, ThedaCare Half Marathon, and the Orthopedic & Sports Institute Relay Marathon will be passing through the Fox Cities! The races start at 7:00 a.m. at the UWO-Fox Cities campus in Menasha and finish at Riverside Park in Neenah. We’re excited to be celebrating 30 years of this great event in the Fox Cities!
The route crosses at Hwy N and CE. Please be cautious of runners and walkers in the road while driving.
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Doughnut Whole Gang to meet |
The Doughnut Whole Gang will return to meeting in person as masked men, who have vowed not to touch one another with six foot poles, on Saturday, September 18th from 8-9:30 a.m. Our study by Ray Vander Laan is entitled “Walking With God In The Desert, Experiencing Living Water When Life Is Tough.” Men aged eighteen or better are invited to join us as we study how “there is Hope in the deserts of life” and when “God can use us as examples of His Living Water during difficult times.” For more info email Rick Barnaal at barnowls2@new.rr.com, call or text 920-750-0379.
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The No Basement Church Ladies will meet from 8:30-10 a.m. beginning Saturday, October 2nd. They have not yet determined whether they will Zoom or meet in person. |
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Our faith formation school year is starting soon! |
If you have yet to register your child, now is the time to do so. There is a required virtual parent meeting for Christian Education and Confirmation on September 15th at 6:30pm.
Sunday School (3K – 3rd grade) starts on September 19th. We will meet Sunday mornings from 10:00 – 10:45am. This year we are asking that an adult (parent/grandparent/baptismal sponsor/etc.) attend with your child. Older and younger siblings are welcome to join us as well. Contact Susie with any questions.
Christian Education (4th – 6th grade) starts Monday, September 20th. Classes meet from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Contact Susie with any questions.
Confirmation (7th – 9th grade) starts Wednesday, September 22. Classes meet from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Contact Kayla with any questions.
Here are the links:
Christian Education Registration
Confirmation Registration
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Please pray fully consider and contact Susie for more information about being a table guide.
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Volunteering Opportunities |
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Volunteers Needed for Northeastern Walk to Defeat ALS on 9/25/2021 |
Volunteers Needed for:
- Put signage along walking path
- Food Prep – 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
- Help prepare/assemble/ organize breakfast food items (bananas, oranges, bagels, donuts) for the participants’ food tent
- Assist with setting up auction items 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
- Registration - 7:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
- Check in pre-registered participants
- Assist with registering day of event participants
- T-shirt hand out – 7:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
- Food – 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Assist with passing out pizza for the participants
- Direct/assist individuals along walking route – 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Tear down – 10:30 a.m. – noon
- Additional opportunities throughout the morning available
Registration is now open for volunteers for the 2021 Northeastern Walk to Defeat ALS with opportunities on September 24 - 25. This Walk supports individuals battling ALS. All funds raised remain in Wisconsin to support the programs and services available to individuals living with ALS and we could not do it without your support. Plus, it’s a lot of fun!
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"As part of our exploration of stewardship in action, Christ the King will be offering a fall workday to our members and community on Saturday October 16 from 8 until noon. This will be a morning of working together to help those who need our hands and hearts to do work that might otherwise might be a struggle for them. We will be raking lawns, cleaning gutters and washing windows (on single story houses).
This is part two of our solicit... We will be looking for people that might need this help as well as many to provide the help. Please contact Jim Weyers at kings-tools@sbcglobal.net with both homeowners needing help as well as your willingness to work. This may well be a great opportunity for families to work together. Children with parents are welcome.
We will need the project houses identified by September 15th to allow for organization of materials and manpower ahead of the actual workday."
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Volunteer at Pillars - 2 Locations |
Did you know that the average American spends over 5 hours on their smartphone daily? 5 hours a day, multiplied by 7 days in a week equates to 35 hours a week that the average American is on their smartphone posting on social media, responding to emails, ordering off Amazon, or streaming their favorite show on YouTube or Netflix.
Did you know that the average American spends over 4 hours every day watching shows and movies on their television? This is in addition to the 5+ hours spent on smartphones. That is roughly 10 hours of total screen time each day for the average American, whether it be two screens at once or separately.
Did you know that volunteering your time to serve dinner at Pillars takes 3 hours each meal? In just 3 hours you can prepare and/or serve a meal to 45-55 individuals experiencing homelessness in your community. 45-55 individuals who otherwise may not have dinner that evening. 45-55 individuals who, if it wasn’t for you, might not have the fuel and energy needed to make it to work that evening or school the next day.
If you are like me and become frequently annoyed with how often you find yourself on your phone, consider making that change today! Instead of watching three more episodes of Law & Order, consider spending it with friends and family serving dinner at Pillars! In just three hours you can make a real difference in your life, but more importantly the lives of those who really need it.
There is a very large gap in services at Pillars Adult Shelter and I am continuing to try and find a real solution to the need. If you have time (and resources) to either prepare and drop-off dinner, and/or serve dinner, please follow the following link to view & sign-up for Dinner Service at Pillars Adult Shelter.
Please, look at the upcoming availability at each shelter and consider taking some time to serve your community through Dinner Service at either of Pillars’ shelters.
Pillars Adult Shelter – College Ave behind St Vincent de Paul
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Donate blood and be a part of a patient's recovery journey ...
Through donor centers, community blood drives and mobile units, we are active in your community.
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FOOTBALL SEASON IS HERE! Grab these Scrip cards for all your football party needs whether it's food or merchandise! These are IN STOCK and ready for PICK-UP!
Festival Foods $25 - 4, Festival Foods $50 - 5
Fleet Farm $25 - 2
Piggly Wiggly $25 - 1, Piggly Wiggly $50 - 4, Piggly Wiggly $100 - 4
Target $50 - 2
Wal-Mart $50 - 7
Wal-Mart $100 - 5
Let Tina in the office know which cards you'd like by calling 920-788-6492 or emailing Aubrey
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With the new RaiseRight app we have earned $92.55 since June 2021! Thank you to everyone using the app and ordering Scrip! |
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The Raise Right App has been successful for many of you. Thank you for those who have ordered! Not only does it allow you to purchase new cards, but you can also reload your old cards and both benefit CtK! When you pay for Scrip through the app, it ships directly to your house. If you opt to pay via cash or check, it will send the cards to CtK for pickup and payment. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Aubrey at anovak@christ-the-king.org. Thanks!!
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Thank you to everyone using Amazon Smile for CTK! From April - June 2021 $86.17 was donated to CTK!
Don't forget to sign up for smile.amazon.com or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon mobile app.
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As you all know, summertime is our slower giving time as our lives become busier with family activities, vacations, and enjoying the warm summer weather. Over the last couple weeks, we have noticed a trend of past due pledges being caught up. Thank you to everyone that is catching up on their pledges. It is much appreciated, and we hope to end 2021 financially strong. |
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Giving envelopes are mailed out quarterly. If you would like to be signed up to receive giving envelopes or need extras, please reach out to Aubrey Novak at anovak@christ-the-king.org
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Don't forget another way to give is via ACH! Easily fill out the attached form and either email it to Aubrey at anovak@christ-the-king.org, drop it off at the church office or mail it in! There are 3 options to choose from: Monthly on the 1st, Monthly on the 15th, or Weekly Friday. Any questions, please reach out to Aubrey!
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Hello everyone! We are now accepting giving via Venmo! Please use the link below for another option to give. Our username is ChristTheKing601.
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We recently updated our PayPal account and now members can give this way too!
PayPal is very popular and if you have an account or would like to give this way, it is very easy to set up and use. If you have any questions Aubrey can help.
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Don't forget you can give using Tithe.ly!
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To give through the church website click on the link below.
It's a safe and easy way to give any time.
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The most cut and dry Worship Update ever: |
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Due to the ongoing pandemic and our many families being in a different place with their pandemic comfort, the council of Christ the King has decided that throughout the month of September, we will keep having ONE Sunday worship service at 9:15am. The council will re-assess the worship schedule in October, and will increase back to two worship services if church attendance warrants it. |
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We are looking to make Baptism blankets and need print and plain fleece. Each blanket requires 1 ½ yds. Donations can be dropped off at the church office- Thank You! |
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(BLESSED and GIFTED)
East Central Synod of Wisconsin
Fall Retreat at Imago Dei Village
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Planning is in full swing for the annual fall retreat. Members of the board are excited to welcome you. Registration is open! (Early registrations are appreciated.) All women are welcome to attend whether you have a formal WELCA group or not.
The “Are You a BAG Lady” fall retreat is going to be a full day of learning and laughter. Pastor Judy Deckert will be our featured retreat leader. You may have seen her preliminary “Bag Lady” Bible studies on the East Central Synodical Women of the ELCA Facebook page. Her wit and humor will be engaging as she leads the workshops. We welcome Bishop Anne Edison-Albright who will be leading a dynamic worship service with Holy Communion.
In addition to workshops and worship, there will be door prizes, a silent auction, time to explore the remodeled lodge, music, devotions, food, and fellowship. Plus, time to meet with others from your conference. Don’t forget to take a picture with our official “Bag Lady” greeter.
For in-kind donations, gently used handbags, purses, and wallets are being collected at the retreat for “Handbags for Hope”. These “bags” are then filled with personal hygiene items and distributed to ladies in shelters. Collecting a “bag” of personal hygiene products and donating to your local women’s shelter or food pantry is encouraged. Consider utilizing a Thrivent Action Team grant to make a larger impact in your community. The worship offering will be evenly split between Handbags for Hope, synod women’s organization and the church wide Women of the ELCA.
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Christ the King Lutheran Church
920.788.6492
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"Where God's Love Comes To Life" |
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