Sunday, May 5, 2024

Presiding

Pr. Jackie Cook

Services are available on

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and the CTK Website

"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!

Message from Pastor Jackie

Jesus said: “I am the vine and you are the branches… Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me.”

I’ve been thinking about what it means to abide. It means to be connected, to be in relationship. This reminds me of what my internship supervisor, and now mentor and friend, Pastor Gary Grideland taught me: “Stay connected to God, to community, and to each other.” CTK is so blessed with Pr. Gary remaining connected to this community and teaching a Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark. If you did not have the opportunity to attend, be sure to attend worship on Memorial Day weekend when he will preach and preside when I am on vacation. Thank you, Pr. Gary.

The image of the vine and the branches challenges us to recognize that we are dependent on God and one another. I think that is why I get so much joy from worshipping with you! I am able to witness to your connections with God through prayer, song, and sharing of Holy Communion. For, we are interconnected by the love of God in Christ Jesus. God is blessing CTK with a growing community; growing in faith, love, and hope. Focusing on Bible study and adult education, we grow as branches and leaves attached to the vine.

Another treasured connection CTK has is with All God’s Children. What a holy moment it was before worship when a few of the children recognized each other from AGC! They came forward for the children’s message to learn through the image of an unplugged lamp—that we are called to be connected to Jesus, then holding hands to show that we are connected to one another through the love of Jesus. The Sunday school class loved welcoming new friends when they learned about John the Baptist and chose the animals for God’s Global barnyard: A Fish farm, 3 Chicks, 1 Pig, and 1 goat! What a beautiful gift to connect CTK to others around the globe, sharing the love of Jesus.

May you see signs of hope in your connections with God, one another, and the community.



Shalom,

Pr. Jackie

Celebrating our connection with Christ

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/

In addition to our Prayer List you are now able to click on the Icon to and submit a prayer at any time.

Individual Prayers: Isiah, Jeff, Matt, Audrey, Casey, all those who grieve, and those who suffer from mental illness.                               



Ongoing Prayers: Elaine, Tim, Maddie, Dave, all military persons and their, families all those who are in hospice and care facilities, and the healthcare workers who care for them.

Ministry Partners: The Evangelical Lutheran Churches in El Salvador and Tanzania and their Bishops, and Imbaseny parish in Tanzania, Serenity Inn, Family Promise, Reformation Lutheran Church, Lutherdale Bible Camp, All God's Children, Mt. Meru Coffee Project & Outreach for Hope Congregations, and those who work to end human trafficking.

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.

Celebrating the Connection with Each Other

Education

Sunday School

Sunday School (4 years old through 6th grade) is held twice a month on an irregular schedule. The last meeting and celebration is on Sunday, May 5th. Please join us!



Confirmation 2023-2024

SATURDAY, MAY 4TH - Lutherdale Retreat

Meet at CTK at 9am

Location: CTK/Lutheradale with Mentors

Bring Lutherdale forms. See email for items to bring. Arrive back at CTK around 7:45pm.

SUNDAY, MAY 12TH

Home discussion: The Love Hymn

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH

8th grade - Confirmation practice

7th grade - Service project; Parent leader is needed.

SUNDAY, MAY 19TH - Confirmation Sunday

Arrive at CTK at 8am

VBS 2024

Vacation Bible School at Christ the King

June 10-13 from 9am-11:30am

"Operation Restoration!"

Children 3K – 5^th grade

6th & 7^th graders may be helpers with our

supervising adults

Kids and youth are all part of Operation Restoration as they explore many ways to be menders in God's world. Through moments of wonder and exploration, your group will make connections between Bible stories and mending actions to discover how they can live out faith in daily life.

$25 per child, family cap at $50     

Register Today! 

Deadline June 1, 2024

High School & College Seniors

Save the Date!

Senior recognition Sunday is June 9th

Please email the office with your name, school name, Senior Picture, and what plans you have for after graduation. Also if you are able to attend.

We also encourage students to consider church-liberal arts colleges where there is a small professor/student ratio, and the focus is on educating the whole person for life, to apply for the Newman Scholarship.

LINE DANCING in the Great Hall   Yee-Ha!!!

May 5th @ 3 pm in the Great Hal

We have a chance to get moving and dancing on Sunday May 5^th! Dianne Thayer is a line dancing instructor who uses a variety of styles of music to get people dancing! Wear your cowboy boots is you wish but any shoes will do! We will gather on Sunday afternoon at 3pm for about an hour or so to have an introduction to line dancing – NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!! Come and have some fun – in fact, invite some friends!!! Please sign up on the clipboard in the upper sanctuary or Call the church office if you are planning to attend so we have a rough idea of how many people will be joining in the fun. Come and have some fun!!!

Spring cleanup!

Mark your Calendars for May 11th 8-noon to help spruce up the church. Visitors come in the summer and we want to look our best!. Many hands are needed. Signup in the church office.

Glances from the Young at Heart Luncheon.

A Little Bit of Heaven Band

A short worship service to start the day.

Many attendees enjoyed a wonderful salad lunch

Bible Study "The Book of Mark"

Signup by calling the church office by May 3rd

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 3:00 pm

Executive Committee: Second Tuesday at 6:30 pm

Church Council: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm 

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

Outreach: 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm NO May meeting

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)

April 29 - May 12 - Maggie (office coordinator) on vacation. Volunteers in the office

May 2 Care ministry @ 2 pm

May 2 VBS planning meeting @ 5 pm

May 5 Line Dancing at CTK @ 3 pm

May 8 Dr. Moira Martin speaks on Balance in Retirement - Cancelled

May 12 Mother's Day

May 19 8th Grade Confirmation

May 19 Active Shooter Training @ 2 pm

May 26 Pr Gary Grindeland preaching

May 27 Memorial Day Church Office Closed

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!

Celebrating our Connection with Community

OUTREACH

The next coffee order will be placed on Sunday, May 19th and be ready for pick up on Sunday, May 26th.

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.

See the display in the Narthex for more information.

For questions, please see Toni Schnorr, Lynn Waedekin or a member of the Outreach Committee.



Synod News

Sign Up Now: Introductory Anti-Racism Training

 *Saturday, May 4 @ 9 am - 4:30 pm

Lutheran Church of the Great Spirit, Milwaukee*

“Deconstructing Racism” is an introductory anti-racism training facilitated

by Rev. Marilyn Miller and Joyce Caldwell, PhD that is grounded in stories

of participants, the Bible, and history.

Through reflection on those stories, participants examine the construction

and meaning of racism and the part we all play in upholding and maintaining

the system. We will begin to identify steps and opportunities to grow in

both understanding and action.

Register Today

Birthdays

Chapman, Wyatt May 1

Kunstmann, Richard May 1

Roth, Bonnie May 1

Ludkey, Audrey May 3

Palmer, Grace May 8

Rutledge, Suzanne May 9

Haas, Jim May 10

Bonesho, Jacob May 12

Wahlgren, Alex May 12

Ganung, Seanna May 13

Showers, Shari May 13

Carnell, Mason May 14

Carnell, Travis May 14

Neumiller, Linda May 14

Showers, Todd May 15

Robinson, James May 16

Flatt, Bob May 17

Christy, Brian May 18

Southard, Michael May 20

Voskuil, Bonnie May 21

Wanecke, Hillary May 23

Hine, Brenda May 24

Marusinec, Richard May 24

Corgiat, Jean May 25

Cook, Tessa May 26

Kraemer, Alan May 26

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

Things to submit to the "Advocate" should be sent to office@ctkdelafield.org by the 20th of the month.

Pastor Jackie Cook

Office Coordinator - Maggie Thompson

Music Director - Maria Tyksinski

Care Ministry Sylvia Kreutzmann