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"Welcome to the Advocate!"
A publication of celebrations and happenings in the lives of CTK family and friends. This Advocate will summarize what's happened, and give a preview to new events coming your way! So keep a lookout for this publication every 1st of the month. Birthdays and Anniversaries are near the bottom!
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Ponderings of the Intern: Spiritual Practices
Each month, I will write an article on a topic that I’ve been pondering or have received questions about. Enjoy!
At Wartburg Theological Seminary, we are required to take a class called “Spiritual Practices” every semester. We are each assigned a small group of 8-10 students and one professor that meets weekly to discuss how we practice our spirituality. When I first started seminary, I thought this was strange. The idea of “practicing my spirituality” felt foreign and, honestly, uncomfortable. I thought you either were spiritual or not; I didn’t think of it as an action.
I have come to learn that spirituality, when regarded as a practice or an action, grows and becomes stronger, which, in turn, makes my relationship with God that much stronger. Therefore, it is important to intentionally practice my spirituality every day. The cool thing is that there is no right or wrong way to practice your spirituality!
Fall is a great time to get back to the spiritual practices that may have lapsed in the business of summer. It’s also a great time to try something new. Here are some ideas:
- Daily prayer practice
- Walks in God’s beautiful creation
- Meditating in God’s Word
- Joining a Bible study
- Being creative
- Daily devotionals
- Music
I am trying a new spiritual practice during my internship. I am going to read the Bible in 52 weeks. To do this, I am following a program, and I’m listening to an audio Bible app while coloring. I find that coloring centers myself, so I can better pay attention. I will also continue to do my favorite spiritual practice, which is taking my dog on walks. Being outside (especially with Phoenix) makes me feel closer to God. I encourage you to try a new spiritual practice this fall, and remember: it can be doing anything (really!) that brings you closer to God!
Blessings!
Intern Jenny
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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 live-streaming. You can find this on our website: https://ctkdelafield.org/
There are chairs with arms in the Upper Sanctuary for those who need assistance and support when transitioning to a stand. Visitors using wheelchairs/walkers may wish to sit upstairs. Pr. Jackie will bring communion to those who remain in the upper sanctuary.
Families are important to Christ the King!
Our prayground will be opening soon and will be located towards the back of the lower sanctuary on the same side as the baptismal font. Biblically grounded toys and activities will be available to help young people (and their families) participate in worship. Activity bags are also available to take to the pews. Information for our young people and families will be posted above the bookshelf next to Jenny’s door. See Jenny for more information!
In the lower sanctuary, there are open spaces for wheelchairs on either side of the first pew near the baptismal font. Access to the lower sanctuary is via the ramp in the hallway.
*Hearing assistance is available during worship as well as large print bulletins
Please ask an usher for help with whatever type of assistance you may need.
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Celebrating our connection with Christ | |
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Welcome New Members to Christ the King!
Sean and Tina Kelly (Tristan and Desmond)
Andrew and Sarah Johnson ( Dylan [baptized member], Lucas)
Pr. Carl and Joan Kelly
Mike and Katie Wilson (Anna and Lizzie)
Bob and Sandy Flatt
Ryan and Renae Nanna (Scarlett and Brady [baptized member]
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Join us in Prayer
Individual Prayers: Friends and family of Ward Wilson (Laurie and Rich) Josh, Trish, Chuck and Laurie, family and friends of Al, Emily, Renee and her daughter, Friends and family of Debbie Thomas, and all those touched by cancer.
Ongoing Prayers: Pr. Gerry, Dick, Dave, Anthony. 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 human trafficking.
Click on the Prayer Requests picture to send us a personal request.
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PLEASE NOTE: Are you missing out?? If you see "Message Clipped: View entire message" in this email, that is not the end! There are more announcements!
Click "View entire message" to read more.
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Sunday School
The first Sunday School lesson (4 years old through 6th grade) will be on September 17th and will be held twice per month on an irregular schedule. Because of Jenny's new role as pastoral intern and her responsibilities during worship, we will dismiss for Sunday School right before announcements (instead of before communion), and Sunday School will end at 10:30. Families are invited to a Sunday School Breakfast on the 17th while the kids are in Sunday School. This will be a chance to get to know the other families and enjoy a light breakfast. Please fill out the Registration form and return to Jenny by 9/17.
We are also looking for help with teaching Sunday School. Teaching Sunday School is really easy! We will plan and prep the lessons, so you just have to follow the plan. Our new safety policy requires there to be two adults present when working with kids, so we will need at least one volunteer each week. Please let Jenny know if you are willing to help out with Sunday School. All volunteers will need to attend a short safety training and have completed a background check (this will require that you share your social security number in a secure website).
Thanks!
Jenny
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Welcome to the 2023-2024 Confirmation year!
Intern Jenny and I are excited to begin this year of learning, worshipping, fellowship, and serving with you all! Confirmation kicks off on Rally Sunday -- September 10th at 9am with worship, then Rally day activities. The orientation meeting with parents and youth will take place at 11:30 am after the festivities. If you can't make it, please let us know.
We look forward to our time together!
Pr Jackie and Intern Jenny
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Women's Bible Study, "Women of the Gospel" will resume Monday, September 18 @ 9:30 am. All times are at 9:30 am
Other dates:
September 25,
No Experience is necessary to join.
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Celebrating the Connection with Eachother | |
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Committees/Meetings
Property and Grounds: Mondays at 6:30 pm
Prayer Shawl Ministry: 2nd & 4th Monday at 1:00pm
Al-Anon: Mondays 6:30 pm
Women's Bible Study: select Mondays at 9:30 am
Worship and Music: 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 pm Resume: Sept 11th. All meetings will be at 2 pm with a Zoom option.
Executive Team: 1st Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm
Church Council: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm
Education: second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm
Outreach: 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm
Men's Bible Study: Fridays at 7:00 am
Alcoholics Anonymous: Fridays 7:00 pm
Boys' Breakfast Bible Study: 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 8:00 am (at CTK & via Zoom)
Special Dates
Sept. 4 Church Office Closed in Observance of Labor Day
Sept. 10 Rally Day, Prayground Blessing, Confirmation Orientation
Sept 17 Sunday School Begins, Sunday School Breakfast on the 17th for Parents
Sept. 18 & 25 Women's Bible Study 9:30 am
Sept 30th Outreach For Hope Walk, Run, Ride
Oct. 30-Nov 3 **Save the Date** Photo Directory at CTK Sign-up begins Sept 3
Feel free to attend a committee meeting of your choice to be part of the exciting things happening at CTK!
*Please remember that events and times are subject to change. Check the CTK calendar on the website for updates!
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Bad Hair Day?
Don't worry there's time to fix it! All church Family and Individual Directory Pictures will be taken Oct. 30th - Nov 3rd 1pm-8pm daily by Harmann Studios. Sign-up for picture-taking slots beginning Sunday, Sept. 3rd. There are 3 ways to schedule your session:
1) Online on our website at https://ctkdelafield.org/ and look for the Photo Directory Link
2) Look for the Sigh-up Table after upcoming services
3) Scan the QR Code
When you are signing up please register for the TEXT reminder to be sent to you the day before your appointment!
EASY!
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Mt. Meru coffee is available for purchase in the upper sanctuary. Orders placed by the 3rd Sunday of each month will be available for pick up on the 4th Sunday after Service.
This global outreach is helping farm families in the Meru Diocese in Tanzania. This project is giving the farmers a hand up rather than a handout.
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To help us get TEAM t-shirts sign up now before 9.8! | |
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Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action)
Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining"!
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In 2023, the Greater Milwaukee Synod participated in a unique photo storytelling project by A Peace of My Mind. The series features black and white portraits of lay and rostered GMS faith leaders, and their answers to the question, “When have you felt included or excluded from a group or community?”
We invite GMS congregations to share and discuss the project in worship, small group ministries, and more. We hope the experience will inspire our members to share and listen to one another’s stories, and to grow in faith and fellowship!
We’re currently sharing the project in two formats:
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Birthday and Anniversary greetings are sent each month electronically through American Greetings. Only a few paper cards are sent via USPS. Please make sure we have your correct email address to receive yours! From your Friends at CTK. | |
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Hollister, Mary Sep 1
Fuller, Morgan Sep 3
Voskuil, Neil Sep 7
Palmer, Charles Sep 8
Brazeau, Alec Sep 9
New, Allison Sep 9
Fluaitt, Gary Sep 11
Paral, Alexandra Sep 12
Kirsch, Karen Sep 13
Huser, Karen Sep 16
Raabe, Sharyn Sep 16
Gillen, Randall Sep 18
Mounts, Sandra Sep 21
Hollister, Mark Sep 22
Huser, Steve Sep 25
Justman, Stanley Sep 25
Myers, William Sep 28
Tegeder, Marissa Sep 29
Engeswick, Norma Sep 30
Sternemann, Paul Sep 30
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John & Janet Guetzke September 4
Richard & Rosalie Kunstmann September 5
Steve & Samantha Goetz September 6
John & Norma Engeswick September 8
Peter & Michelle Tagtow September 15
Jared & Jennifer Galassini September 18
James Voss & Bambi Butzlaff Voss September 22
Michael & Susan Janiuk September 25
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Our Mission – Alive and Growing through God’s Grace
Our Vision – A dynamic congregation and growing in service to Christ and the Community. All are Welcome
Core Values
Celebrating our connection to Christ and each other
Harmony through the difference we make and the smiles we create
Recognizing the infinite worth of each person
Investing in ourselves, our energy, and our resources
Supporting the growth of the individual, the congregation, the community, and these relationships
Transforming through action, effort and commitment
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Things to submit to the "Advocate" should be sent to office@ctkdelafield.org by the 20th of the month. | |
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Pastor Jackie Cook
Office Coordinator - Maggie Thompson
Music Director - Maria Tyksinski
Pastoral Intern-Jenny Nettesheim
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Office hours:
Mon. - Thurs 9am-3pm
Friday 9 am - noon
Worship Sundays at 9 am
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