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May 28, 2023
Presiding
Pastor Jackie Cook
Day of Pentecost
Services are available on
Facebook, YouTube,
and the CTK Website
Don't forget to wear RED this Sunday for Pentecost
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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.
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Mission Statement: Alive and Growing through God's Grace | |
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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.
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The Al and Juanita Newman Scholarship | |
Jacob Bonesho-Benedictine University | |
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The Al and Juanita Newman Scholarship program is happy to announce a 2023 scholarship will be awarded to Jacob Bonesho. Jacob attends Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois this fall as a sophomore studying business and playing lacrosse. Jacob stated in his application: “Attending a church-related college has opened my eyes to others around me. It’s been interesting hearing other students’ experiences with faith. I am learning about the many different faiths represented here. Not everyone has grown up attending church, Sunday school, etc., like I have.”
Jacob is a confirmed member of Christ The King and is well known for his volunteerism as a youth at worship services and for assisting his parents with Sunday School superintendent responsibilities at Christ The King.
A recognition of Jacob’s Newman Scholarship will be made at a CTK worship service to be announced. Please congratulate Jacob for his achievements.
The Newman Scholarship program began disbursing scholarships 35 years ago, and has awarded scholarships every year with funds raised by donations, and fund-raisers. The fund’s financial details are disclosed in CTK’s Treasurer’s annual report. Donations to the fund may be made by check indicating the Scholarship Fund, or online via the website: CTKdelafield.org, under the heading “Donations” A big “thank you” is extended to the many at CTK who are continuing to support the Newman Scholarship program.
The Scholarship committee.
Jon & Linda Kilmer, Diane Crowley, Jennifer Varrelmann
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Celebrating our Connection to Christ | |
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Welcome to Our 2023 Summer Worship Series
Join us for our Summer Series: "God’s Creative Connection"
The creative work of the Spirit on Pentecost began way back in Genesis by Jacqueline J. Lewis. This six-week series begins with the creative agency of God’s Spirit at Pentecost. God uses the power of language to create and connect a new people. Even as God is doing a new thing, we know this same creative Spirit has been at work since the very beginning, from the creation of the world to the creative ways God works to connect with humanity.
May 28 The Power of Communication
June 4 Spoken into Creation
June 11 The Power of God’s Promise
June 18 Creative Hospitality
June 25 Creating Promise out of Pain
July 2 Creative Provision
July 9 Connecting Individuals-forming community
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Individual Prayers: For Pr Gerry Goodrich, the family and friends of Joyce Carlson (Gil), Baby Caleb, Karen, Sami, Matthew S, Dick, Erick, Andy, Judy, Barb, Jim, and Steve.
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 human trafficking.
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Celebrating Our Connection with Each Other | |
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Recognition of Graduates
June 4
Vacation Bible School
June 12-15
Have questions?
Email Jenny Nettesheim
**Office hours (at church) Mondays and Wednesdays 11am - 4pm
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Thank you Sunday School Teachers!
Jill Carter
Katie Varrelmann
Katie Wilson
Samantha Goetz
Anna Wittrock
Cindy Bonness
Vicky Jaeger
Jen Galassini
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Christ the King Church Delafield
Vacation Bible School 2023
June 12-15. 9-11:30 am
Children 3K - 5th grade
6th & 7th graders may be helpers with our
supervising adults
During this time your children will laugh, learn and have fun at the Surf Shack! Four fun days of fun and catching the Wave of God's Amazing Love at the Surf Shack!
Register now Thru June 1st!
(The limit is 100) Children $20 per child, family cap at $60. Register below or at ctkdelafield.org
Phone calls for questions only, payment cannot be taken over the phone.
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Thank You CTK
Your Generosity is Amazing
You donated 344 food items to benefit the Waukesha Food Pantry. Many of you donated items from the pantry’s “most wanted” list. These included 73 cans of soup, 38 cans of tuna, 55 boxes of pasta and 41 cans of canned pasta. The Waukesha Food Pantry serves the people of Waukesha County. Your generosity will help feed the hungry in our county. This is especially important as the school year ends, and children are no longer at school for lunch.
Thank you for your help in feeding the hungry.
Your Outreach Committee
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The church office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 29th. Have a safe and happy weekend. | |
Friday, May 5th Women's Ecumenical Breakfast | |
The Women's Ecumenical Breakfast was held on Friday May 5th with 80 women from CTK, St. John's, Delafield Presbyterian, St. Joan of Arc and St. Catherine's! This breakfast has been delayed for three years due to covid-19 and everyone was glad to gather again! A group of people helped to set-up the great hall on Thursday. Handmade dried-flower bookmarks were placed at each seat as a take-away gift by one of our creative members. | |
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Sue Rutledge and her fabulous kitchen crew planned, shopped for and prepared a delightful meal with fresh fruit, tasty egg bakes, beverages & danish! Delicious! Pr. Jackie
led us in prayer and Maria led us in song! Maria's creative version of "Getting to Know You" was a perfect introduction to the sharing of our knowledge about this 60-year old tradition! Ladies from different churches got to know each other and share information about their own church activities.
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After moving into the Sanctuary for more comfortable seating we listened to Margo Fieseler inspire us to shine....radiate with God's spirit like the noon-day sun! As she shared some of her personal story with the group, Margo stressed the importance of getting to know Jesus personally and passionately! After her presentation Margo stayed in the upper sanctuary and casually chatted with everyone until all questions were answered! It was a truly inspirational morning for all. | |
Special thanks go out to the our Thrivent member who wrote the grant to financially support the event along with funds from the Outreach Committee. Extra thanks to Randy and Deane for the parking lot assistance and to Roland and Paul N. for managing the sound technology in the great hall and sanctuary! There was a tremendous amount of teamwork that was all coordinated by Sylvia Kreutzmann (chair of the event) which made the morning a blessing to all! | |
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Adult Education Forum on Widowhood
On March 10 CTK hosted a community event in our Great Hall. We invited the general public to hear from a new local author. Many in this area knew her as a local high school teacher! This time Bonnie Merryfield came to share her experiences and teach adults! She wrote and published two books in an effort to help others deal with the death of their spouse.
When her husband passed away Bonnie became overwhelmed with legal questions and procedures, financial questions and emotion. It was a lot to handle. She started talking to other women who had lived through this experience. Bonnie quickly realized that every widow could benefit from what she was learning. So Now You're A Widow is her first book. The information she has compiled is very helpful to women in this situation. Her second book is about men coping with the loss of their wives.
Bonnie also talked to men to compare their situations. She wondered if the men had the same challenges in dealing with the loss of a spouse. Her books are filled with real-life stories and a multitude of wisdom learned through hundreds of hours of interviews she conducted. The book for men is titled, The Ultimate Widower's Guide-Advice from Men. Both men and women attended this presentation and many asked questions. There was some laughter and there were also tears. Everyone enjoyed Bonnie's stories and humor. The teacher was successful - everyone learned helpful tips to better prepare for the loss of their partner. Thank you Bonnie!!!
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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 TBD for summer dates
Worship and Music: For summer: June 26th, July 31, NO Aug meeting and Sept 11th. All these meetings will be at 2 pm with a Zoom option.
Executive Team: 1st Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm
Church Council: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm
Education: moved to 2nd 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
June 2 - 3 Greater Milwaukee Synod Assembly
June 4: Celebration of Graduates
June12-15 VBS register now!
June 18: Sundaes on Sunday
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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Drivers List Are you able to help parishioners with a ride during the day or evening for doctor and other appointments they may have? Sign up by calling the church office to be put on the list. The list will be available to anyone needing assistance. | |
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Receive all orders on Sunday, May 28th
Mt. Meru coffee is available for purchase in the upper sanctuary. 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 hand up rather than a handout.
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Celebrating the Connection to Community | |
Synod Assembly JUNE 2 @ 2:00 PM - JUNE 3 @ 5:00 PM
Italian Community Center, Milwaukee
Synod Assembly takes place each spring and brings together voting members from congregations to engage in conversation and to vote on resolutions, elect synod council and committee representatives, consider finances, and other business. On Friday evening, we gather in worship followed by a dessert reception. This service is open to all and it is not necessary to register to attend worship and the dessert reception. Synod Assembly will take place in person only in 2023.
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Join us on Friday, June 2 at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee for our Synod Assembly worship! Service starts at 7 pm, with a dessert reception and fellowship to follow.
Our preacher for this year’s service is Rev. Kenneth W. Wheeler: a retired ordained pastor in the ELCA, and a sought-after preacher, public theologian, and writer. Most of his writings, sermons, and lectures focus on faith, race, and social justice.
Members of the public are welcome; you don't have to register or be a voting member of the Assembly to attend. Can't wait to see you there!
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Deanna Branch
Living Lutheran, the official news source for the national ELCA, just published an essay by Deanna Branch, a member and ministry leader at Hephatha Lutheran in Milwaukee!
Deanna is an organizer with the Coalition on Lead Emergency, and the author of "Aiden: The Lead-Free Super Hero." She has been recognized by national leaders including Vice President Kamala Harris for her lead awareness advocacy inspired by her sons, who were both impacted by lead poisoning.
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2024 ELCA Youth Gathering | |
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Pastor Jackie Cook
Office Coordinator - Maggie Thompson
Music Director - Maria Tyksinski
Faith Formation - 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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1600 N Genesee St
Delafield, WI 53018
Phone: 262-646-2343
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Items for the Connections must be submitted to the church office no later than Wednesday at 5pm
Items for any Advocate by the 20th of the month.
Thank you!
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