Christ the King
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Where God's Love Comes To Life
Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 1:00pm
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Week 1 Think Outside yourself,
Week 2 Think Outside the box,
Week 3 Think Outside the church’s 4 walls, and
Week 4 Think Outside your comfort zone.
Four ways to think and realize what it means to be “blessed to be a blessing?”- Genesis 12:2 Over the next four weeks of October we will explore your blessings and how you can bless others through service to God and one another. God calls us to put our faith into action and we will discover what that means through our annual fall appeal. Putting our faith into action is our call by God and the Church. You have blessings and gifts. How are you sharing them? Not sure? We have four cards that were sent to each home and are to be filled out by every member. If you need more you can download them from the church website https://www.christ-the-king.org/think-outside.html or pick more up at church during the week or when you come to worship.
Come! Think Outside! See how God’s love comes to life!
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Week 2 of Our Fall Appeal
Thinking Outside of the Box is our 2021 Fall Appeal/Stewardship theme. Join us this Sunday as we now have 3 ways for you to worship with us 1) In person 2) on-line at 9:15am or 3) at our 10:30am parking lot service.
Our reading is from Micah 6:1-8 we will talk about how God is faithful and has proven it time and time again. Now is the time to God wants us to give back.
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Parking Lot Worship is back! |
We are happy to announce that starting Sunday, Oct 10 at 10:30am, parking lot worship is back. It will be held weekly and include communion and singing each week. We know there are some people who are desiring to be at church but remain cautious of in-person gathering. We hope the addition of this service will be helpful and life giving. More details to be shared in our next Constant Contact newsletter. |
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We have been reaching out to the congregation since July (I think) with the idea of a workday that would help
out people with their fall yard work and give our church property some love.
Thus far we have two people who have asked for help and 0 people who have volunteered to help.
We have projects for families around the church that we
hope to accomplish on October 16th from 8:30 until noon.
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Candy Donations
for Our Hero's in Scrubs
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We are taking donations of candy to be donated to local hospital nurses. Please bring your bags of wrapped candy to church by 10/15. |
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Help is needed for set up if you have a little time on Friday 10/8 around 3:30 we would appreciate extra hands make light work. |
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The members of Christ The King have long been an active part of the Fox Cities CROP Walk For Hunger. For more than 35 years, members have walked, pledged, and prayed to raise funds for the cause of hungry people here at home, and around the world.
The first CROP Walk in the United States was held in 1969. For the gathering of Lutheran youth, the choice of a walk was purposeful—“We Walk Because They Walk.” We Walk to raise funds to help hungry people who must walk each day for their life needs: food, clean water, and education.
The Fox Cities CROP Walk For Hunger is scheduled for October 10th, 2021. This year we will not have a traditional large multi-church CROP Walk in Appleton. So, during the week of October 10th, you can choose your own day, time, and length of walk. Turn off the music please, and think about the people and purpose of this walk.
What are you doing Sunday, October 10th? Would you like a way to visit with friends, make new friends, enjoy the outdoors, get exercise, AND help change the world? Come walk with us in the CROP Hunger Walk to raise funds to fight hunger in our community and around the world. Pastor Nate will be leading this mindfulness walk. Click this link to join our Team and walk to fight hunger or to donate! https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2021/team/christ-the-king-lutheran-church-combined-locks. All donations can be made either online or by dropping them off at CTK but please notate it is for the CROP Walk. The last day to give to this wonderful cause is October 31, 2021.
The way to turn in your funds this year is very easy. Make out a check or electronic payment to Christ The King. On the note line you must print CROP Walk. If donating cash, put it in an envelope with your name and CROP Walk on the envelope.
All funds must be turned in by October 31st. Then, our fantastic Finance Manager, Aubrey, will total up the funds marked CROP Walk and send one check to Church World Service/CROP from our church. Other churches will be doing the same.
25% of funds raised will be used for Fox Cities hunger relief. This is provided by the Salvation Army and by St. Joseph’s Food Pantry.
You can be a walker, a financial contributor, or a prayer partner. Or, all 3! Thank You, for offering your hands AND feet in this case, to accomplish God’s Work. Questions? Comments? Please contact Paul Girod. 920 766-3538, pgirod@new.rr.com
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Join us Sunday, October 10th anytime noon-5pm for Crafty Friends. Come share some fellowship while you work. Bring part or all of a project – quilters, scrapbookers, jewelers, knitters & more!!
SAFETY PROTOCOLS
- Everyone should be masked when in the church.
- Social distancing should still be followed.
- Food and beverages can be brought in, however the food needs to be prepackaged if it will be shared, or have one person serve or each person use separate utensils for serving the food. (no potluck style where everyone serves themselves).
Join us in the gathering room. Bring your project, BYOB drinks & snacks. Any questions contact Deanna Gjerald (920-202-2420) or Judy Ruhl (920-858-3059). Bring a Friend!! Members & Non-members welcome!!
Future Dates: Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 15
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The flowers on the alter this week were donated by Hal Jorgensen in memory of Judy and 9 years since her passing. |
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You may have heard of the Knit-Wits or the Prayer Shawl Ministry here at church but don’t know much about us. We have met formally or informally for over 15 years working on a variety of projects but the prayer shawls and lap blankets have continued as the mainstay of our work.
Because of the repetitive nature of knitting and crocheting, it is fitting to incorporate a spiritual practice of prayer when we are knitting the shawls. God’s spirit is bound in this ministry and connects us to God and each other. They are available for anyone in the community to give or receive, bringing comfort and a connection. The shawls are something tangible that “Brings God’s Love to Life”
We have many shawls available at church if you have someone you know that could use one, please call the office and we will get a shawl ready for pickup.
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2022 ELCA Youth Gathering |
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Deposits are now being collected for all current high school students who would like to go to the 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Youth Gathering is known to make a HUGE impact on the faith lives of high school students from throughout the country, as they gather together for worship, service, fellowship, and learning. For all the information on the trip, please visit: www.christ-the-king.org/youthgathering.html . A $200 deposit and the gathering registration form for all students is due on November 1st.
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Volunteering Opportunities |
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Pillars Dinner Announcement
Let’s provide Italian night at Pillars (formerly Homeless Connections)!! Looking for volunteers to provide and serve on Tuesday, October 12!! Sign up on the bulletin board or call the church office. We need spaghetti noodles, red or white sauce, meatballs, green beans, garlic bread & desserts. Contact Judy Ruhl at judyruhl@gmail.com or text / call 920-858-3059 if you’re able to donate or serve.
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Drop off your gently used or new winter coats at any Fox Communities Credit Union locations September 30th- November 1st.
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ElderMatch volunteer needed
Many adults aged 60 and older who live alone may not have the opportunity to engage socially within their community. Because of this, loneliness and social isolation may occur, ultimately impacting chronic health conditions. St. Paul Elder Services, in collaboration with Volunteer Fox Cities, pairs local volunteers with older adults who desire greater social connections.
A woman in Shiocton is looking for a female volunteer to visit her once or twice a week for a friendly conversation. She is a former baker and enjoys hunting, fishing, outdoors and making clay figurines. For information on how you can become an ElderMatch volunteer, contact Jan at 920-832-9360 or rsvp@volunteerfoxcities.org
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Shall We Dance for the Sexual Assault Crisis Center-Fox Cities, Saturday, October 16, 2021
Volunteers needed 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Need 10 volunteers in groups of 2
Volunteers will assist with selling raffle tickets (primarily all cash) - might have to use a Square Reader. Do not need to keep track of raffle money. Community First Credit Union handles all of this
Some volunteers will be able to sit at tables, others will walk around to sell the tickets. Should dress nicely and wear comfortable shoes. Dinner will be provided to all volunteers
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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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Bonus Fest is coming Oct 8 – 31. Each weekend features a different lineup of brands on bonus for 3 days only. Get ready to stock up on gift cards and earn more on your everyday shopping.
Bonuses start at 12:00 a.m. ET Friday and end at 11:59 p.m. ET Sunday. If you have the Raise Rite App you will be notified of the bonuses.
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Check out these Scrip cards we have ON HAND for easy and fast pickup!
Amazon.com 2.25% $25.00 (2), $100.00 (3)
Burger King 4% $10.00 (2)
Chipotle 10% $10.00 (2)
Festival Foods 3% $25.00 (2), $50.00 (5), $100.00 (2)
Fleet Farm 3.5% $25.00 (2)
Hardee's 5 $10.00 (1)
JoAnn Fabrics 6% $25.00 (1)
Kwik Trip $10 (5) $20 ($3) $25 (7) $50 (5) $100 (4) $250 (4)
Noodles & Co. 8% $10.00 (2)
Piggly Wiggly (WI Only) 3% $25.00 (1), $50.00 (4), $100.00 (4)
Pizza Hut 8% $10.00 (2)
Sally's Beauty Supply 12% $25.00 (2)
Shell Gas 2.5% $25.00 (8) $50.00 (17) $100.00(1)
Shiny Car 2% $25.00 (4)
Subway 6% $10.00 (3)
Taco Bell 5% $10.00 (1)
Target 2.5% $50.00 (2)
VISA (5% Back) 1.25% $50.00 (1)
Walmart/Sam's Club 2.5% $50.00 (7) $100.00 (3)
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 $133.60 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! A total of $1,449.28 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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Work Financially Smarter, Not Harder |
When we have mass mailings that are mailed out, such as our Annual Appeal mailings, we use Bulk Rate Postage! This costs us $0.26 each letter instead of the regular rate of $0.58 each letter. With over 500 mailings going out, this saved us $160 minimum on the postage for our Annual Appeal! |
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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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Thank You For Your Support! $32,420 from all Bike to the Beat participant registrations was donated to Fox Cares Foundation. We are glad to be a part of this! https://foxcares.org/
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Need inspiration during your crazy week?
Let us help, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Look for the Christ the King page, and "like" us!
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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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