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What is Advent? The Church divides the year into different seasons that emphasize the life of Christ and the life of the Church. Beginning on Sunday December 2, we will enter the season of the Church year called Advent - the season of preparation and anticipation leading up to Christmas.

Advent is a time of preparation and waiting for the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who came into the world so that our sins might be forgiven. It is also a time to repent and believe. Knowing that Jesus was born to forgive our sins, we admit our failures to God and believe that we are forgiven because of the death and resurrection of Jesus on our behalf.

Your Submissions Are Appreciated Because Advent is such an important part of the church year, we would like to put

together a devotional booklet that you can use as a part of your daily devotions during this time of waiting. The booklet will be submissions from YOU, our family of God, about what Advent means to you, as a Christian; waiting, preparing, repenting, believing in anticipation of the Christ

Child’s birth. Stir up childhood memories of how you prepared for Jesus’ birth, maybe you have traditions you now incorporate that you wish to share with others. Provide scripture passages meaningful to you during this time. Prayerfully consider contributing to this special time of devotion. We hope to receive enough submissions (one paragraph to a full page) for every day of Advent, beginning December 2nd and ending on December 25th.

Email your submissions to Amy Olsen at amyo@ctkmankato.org or submit a paper copy to her in the church office no later than Monday, November 5th.

CTK to Produce Advent Devotional

Special points of interest:

Hilltoppers

Library Books of Interest

CTK Kids & Youth Pages

Altar Guild

New Member Orientation 2

Interfaith Worship 3

Christmas in Christ Chapel 2018 3

Cold Weather Clothing Collection 4

Focused Conversations 4

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Volume 54 Issue 10

October, 2018

10/3 Shepheard’s Pie

10/10 Breakfast Burritos

10/17 Chicken & Broccoli

10/24 Sub Sandwiches

10/31 Hot Dogs

Faith in Motion Worship Service October 7 & 10

It’s time for our first Faith in Motion worship service of the new year! Join us at 9:30am on Sunday, October 7th or 6:15pm on Wednesday, October 10th as we celebrate the teachings of Isaiah, the prophet and reflect on the theme verse: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. (Isaiah 43:1b) This theme will be a part of all worship services throughout that week. Join us for a family-friendly worship offering praise and prayer opportunities for families of all ages, shapes and sizes.

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By Pastor Trish For all that has been, thanks. For all that will be, yes. Dag Hammarskjöld

As I write this, I sit in a time of “in-between.” The news that Messiah Lutheran Church will be voting on October 7th for the purpose of calling me to be their next pastor is known by many but not yet all of you. I do not yet know the outcome of this vote, so I begin to plan for leaving, but do so without a clear sense of certainty.

And in the midst of all of this there are sermons to be written, people to be visited, lessons to be taught, retreats to be planned….

Last week, someone shared the above quote with me after I made an off-hand comment about change. It speaks to me, especially for this in-between time in which I find myself. But I think it can also speak to all of us, as a community of faith. If I am called to go and serve at Messiah, I intend to fully live into the grief of saying good-bye, but to do so with a heart full of gratitude for all that has been. This is indeed a place of blessing for us all, and we have much for which we can be grateful: robust worship services and uplifting music, well-planned and executed educational opportunities for kids and families of all ages, a midweek supper for hundreds of hungry people, committed groups of volunteers carrying out tasks from preparing communion to shepherding to watering the plants. In our history many have come and gone, bringing their gifts and leaving their blessings and memories. God has richly blessed us all, and the opportunity for all of us to be in relationships with one another is one of His richest blessings. For all of this, for all that has been, we give thanks to God.

At the same time, the future is always beckoning to us, hiding from us what will be yet offering promises of hope and joy. This is also true for this place, and for all of its peoples. If I leave, someone will be coming after me. You do not yet know who this person will be, but already you can trust that this person will bring his or her special gifts, passions, ideas and commitments, and this place will continue to flourish. Even better, there will be new hellos, new relationships, new ways of discovering who we are as individuals and as a community of faith and as children of God. Of course, we must say yes to all of this!

Thank you, God. Yes, God. Yes, God. Thank you, God. The parts of this prayer seem inextricably linked; it seems like one part of this prayer cannot be prayed without the other. I hope that you will join me in the coming weeks to breathe this prayer over and over as we move into whatever is before us. Yes- thank you – thank you – yes. Amen.

Exploring Religious Questions Series—Fall 2018

Race, religion, and reconciliation in America: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Realities is the topic for the 2018 mini-course series at Gustavus Adolphus College. Meeting dates are October 8, 15, 22, 29 from 7-9:00pm. Cost is $35/person. Please see the orange flyer on the bulletin board for registration information (deadline is October 1st). Questions? Contact Church Relations at GAC: 507-933-7001.

Those wishing to become members of Christ the King are encouraged to attend our New Member Orientation, Tuesday, October 23rd, from 6:00-7:30pm. We receive new members into our congregation on Reformation Sunday, October 28th at the 8:15am worship service. Register online—contact Amy Olsen at 345-5056 ext. 21 or amyo@ctkmankato.org with questions. Nursery will be provided.

New Member Orientation & Reception

Your Help is Needed Wednesday Nights! Help prepare, serve, or clean up during Community Supper (times vary depending on tasks)

Usher at our 6:15pm worship service -Contact Justine if you are available to serve in this way-

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Interfaith Worship—Sunday, October 14th

October Hilltoppers

1st Congregational United Church of Christ located at 150 Stadium Court will be hosting an interfaith worship service on Sunday, October 14th beginning at 4 PM. Religious leaders from different faith traditions will be taking part, including Christian (the CTK pastors will be involved), Native American, Islamic and Jewish communities. The service will be a prayer service in which we pray with words and music, movement and images. The theme will be one of moving away from separation, alienation and isolation to belonging within a community, and to a faith that transcends walls. There will also be a community choir as part of the worship opportunity for any interested singers.

What a delightful day it was at our September Hilltoppers meeting as we heard and experienced the many facets of Music Therapy with Kristin Ziemke. We have two highlights coming up in October – both on the same day! Pastor Del Begalka and his wife will start out the morning with an hour of music. They draw from a huge repertoire of familiar music with many opportunities to sing along. Following the program, we will enjoy an Oktoberfest treat of German sauerbraten and potato salad and all that goes with it. THIS WILL NOT BE A POTLUCK so all you need to do is sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex so that we know how many to plan for. A free-will offering will be received that day to cover the cost of the food. Please sign up by October 10th.

The Altar Guild meets the second Wednesday at 1:00pm each month. We meet for dessert, a short meeting and Bible Study and try to be done by 3:00pm.

We would love new members. For more information, please contact Nancy Compton at 507-388-6717.

Join our Altar Guild

Crossroads Ministry Lunch for a Buck Resumes Crossroads Campus Ministry is resuming their Lunch for a Buck on Tuesday’s for college students…if you are interested in helping to serve please contact Justine Carlson. We will be signing up for several Tuesday’s throughout the year. Lunch is served from 11:00am-1:00pm. Meal is prepared, you just need to help serve it. :)

Visions of Divine Mystery weaves a compelling tapestry of music, dance, spoken word, and the visual arts to proclaim the great wonder and timeless relevance of the incarnation as revealed to us through angels and prophets.

Sign-up deadline is Monday November 7, 2018—Sign up online here. Don’t go on a computer? Sign your name on the bulletin board in the hallway and we’ll get in touch with you!

Christmas in Christ Chapel 2018

Sunday Dec. 2, 2018

5:00pm Buffet AND 7:10pm Concert =

$46.00/person

5:00pm Buffet only = $25.00/person

7:10pm Concert only = $21.00/person*

*Concert: 30% discount for groups of 5 or more

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Join the SE MN Synod for Focused Conversations, a key in calling the next synod bishop

The Altar Guild ladies with our congregation, are again collecting winter hats, scarves, coats, boots and snow pants for grade school age children in our elementary schools. A donation box is located in the Narthex. Thank you!

Altar Guild to Collect Cold Weather Wear for Grade Schools

Lefse!

Christ the King to Host Homeless Shelter in November

River Bend Bells Concert

The Annual Handbell Concert for RIVER BEND BELLS COMMUNITY ENSEMBLE will be MUSIC THROUGH THE GENERATIONS - - - Hosted at Christ the King on Sunday October 7th at 3:00pm.

The concert theme is to share music through the generations, from the silent generation of the great depression, to the modern day of the tech revolution.

The handbell ringers (includes five CTK bell ringers) along with Garrett Steinberg & band promise a most lively concert! Pastor John Petersen will again add his special touch as our program narrator! We hope you will come join us for this great musical experience.

Tickets are $10.00 and are available at the door. Kids 12 & under are free.

This fall, focused conversations are happening in each of the synod's five conferences. These conversations will be spaces to hear the results of the Landscape Survey. The conversations will also be environments to express feedback and ideas that will help to inform the content of the synod's Ministry Site Profile which will be used in the process of calling the next bishop!

You are invited to join Pastors Patrick and Trish to the conversation held at Grace Lutheran church in Waseca on Thursday, October 4th at 6:30pm. Please contact either pastor if you wish to join in on the conversation.

For more about the 8-step process of calling the next bishop, please visit http://semnsynod.org/callingourbishop2019/.

Mark your calendars now to join Jeri and Eric Retzlaff to make lefse on Saturday, November 17th. Rolling, grilling, and packing will happen throughout the morning. There will be further details in the November newsletter, including opportunity to sign up for a shift as well as to donate ingredients or lend us your lefse tools for the morning. Men, women and children of ALL ages are invited to come and help, so make this a family affair. No experience necessary, if you’ve always wondered what lefse making is all about, this is your chance!

CTK will be doing our first week of hosting for the rotating emergency homeless shelter beginning Sunday evening, November 11th until Sunday morning, November 18th. Volunteers will be needed for early morning shifts (6-8:30am) and evening shifts (7-9:30pm). In addition, there will be opportunities to provide an evening meal, help with set-up of cots/blankets, or take down/laundry. More information will be coming in late October. For questions or to volunteer before then, see Pastor Trish.

Stop by our church library - It’s open any time the church is open! We have books for pre-school to adult; picture books, Christian fiction,

biographies, prayer, devotion, Guideposts, and various non-fiction.

You are welcome to stay and read in our calming atmosphere.

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Looking Ahead at the Lessons

Shawls Needed For Our Yarnworks Prayer Shawl Ministry Our drawer is empty! All those who are knitting or crocheting prayer shawls, please bring your completed shawls to the church office as soon as you are able. If you wish to join our group, we meet the 3rd Saturday of the month, from 10:00-11:30am in the church office lobby.

Parish News Christian Love and Sympathy go to… David & Renee Knudson and family upon the death of Renee’s mother, Dorothy Cassett. Glenn & Carole Pestka and family upon the death of Carole’s brother, Denny Just. Baptized in September… Dani Mae Braun, daughter of Holli Johnson and Kelly Braun. Ensley Maria Puhrmann, daughter of Cheresa Puhrmann and Jeffrey Schnobrich. Hattie Mae and Hudson Louis Pick, twin daughter and son of Scott and Lyndsay Pick. Griffin Gregory Schwaegerl, son of Jon and Megan Schwaegerl. Charlotte Jo, Hazel Ann, and Mara Marie Laughter, triplet daughters of Ryan and Sarah Laughter.

October 7—Pentecost 20—Pastor Patrick

Genesis 2:18-24 / Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 / Mark 10:2-16

October 14—Pentecost 21—Pastor Patrick

Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 / Hebrews 4:12-16 / Mark 10:17-31

October 21—Pentecost 22—Pastor Trish

Isaiah 53:4-12 / Hebrews 5:1-10 / Mark 10:35-45

October 28—Reformation Day—Pastor Trish

Jeremiah 31:31-34 / Romans 3:19-28 / John 8:31-36

We had such a great Women’s Retreat!

Plans are underway for another, next September…

We Hope You Can Join Us!

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With Jesus in the Prayer Gym – Finding Prayer Role-Models in the Bible – David

“So is everyone game to go this morning?” our Personal Prayer Trainer came racing into the Prayer Gym pumped full of energy. “We’re game to go!” we shouted back in unison. “And have you saturated yourself with David’s Psalms since our last session?” A little more subdued response. “We’ll begin today with the very first Psalm. Did any of you memorize it?” A few of us raised our hands. “ ‘And on his law they meditate day and night.’ ” Our PPT quoted the second half of verse two. He repeated it. “ ‘And on his law they meditate day and night.’ What a wonderful definition of a healthy prayer life! It’s like I told you many times. Prayer is not just a small piece of our Chris-tian life. It is at the heart of a total relationship with God. When we live in an every-day, every-night … every moment … relationship with God, commu-nication back-and-forth between you and God becomes a natural flow. It’s then that you discover the secret of what King David wrote and what someone else said: ‘Pray always … and sometimes use words.’”

- Pastor Donohue Sarff

Mankato Marathon Cheer Team The Mankato Marathon is happening on Sunday, October 21, and CTK is once again cheering the runners on – we’ve got a prime viewing and cheering spot, and welcome any and all to come over anytime between 8:00am and 12:00pm to cheer and encourage the participants. Come before or after worship and JAM! More details regarding reporting to the location will be available in early October. In the meantime, put the date on your calendar, and sign up on the web site starting October 4th.

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From the Desk of Opportunity Coordinator Justine Carlson

justinec@ctkmankato.org / 345-5056 ext. 38

Serving Christ’s Church in October OPEN = If you are available to fill this spot contact Justine

Greeters: 8:15 & 9:30 7 OPEN 14 Charles & Linda Eisenbeis 21 Randy & Karen Moritz 28 Paul & Phyllis Olson

Lectors: Listed as 5:30 / 8:15 & 9:30 / 6:15 6/7/10 Becky Rose/Jim Hatleli & Josh Lorenz/Bill Tourville 13/14/17 Sandy Smith/Donohue Sarff & Karen Mesrobian/Scott Peters 20/21/24 Sue Moore/Eileen Campbell & Chuck Syverson/Julie Rudolf 27/28/31 Dick Bautch/Gary Rudolf & Jim Armbruster/Mary Peters

Communion Preparers 6/7 Marilyn Bigbee & Jodie Wallschlaeger 20/21 Dorothy & Owen Viker

PRAYER CHAPEL: 8:15/9:30 7 Marlys Jorgenson/Linda Eisenbeis 14 Bev Lee/Marilyn Sarff 21 Dorothy Viker/Becky Moe 28 Paul & Phyllis Olson/Kathy Sallstrom

USHERS 5:30 L’Myra Hoogland/Darene Rutzen 8:15 Ervin Johnson/Harvey Serr/ Michael Krediet 9:30 Jay Mulder/Carol Schultz/Roy Schultz/ Dave Haugh/Jerry Bodelson 6:15 3rd-Adam Schendel/Mike Lloyd/ Dan & William Schwamberger 10th/17th/24th-Adam Schendel/ Dan & William Schwamberger/Mike & Zach Borneke 31st-Adam Schendel/Jessica Joyal/Jason Fette

COMMUNITY SUPPER SERVERS 3 Darcie’s Group: Alex, Christopher, Cole, Isaac, Samuel, Sullivan, Tyler John’s Group: Gus, Benjamin, Charlie, Griffin, Kenneth, Mason, Nathan, Ray 10 Kim’s Group: Ella, Ellie, Jayne, Mylee, Savannah,

Tiegen Rachel & Tia’s Group: Chloe, Josephine, Liliana, Lily, Madison, Olivia, Tori 17 Tiffany’s Group: Breanna, Elle, Ellie, Estelle, Gabrielle, Kendahl, Rachael Melissa’s Group: Alison, Annika, Chloe, Drew, Eva, Lauren, Livia 24 Lisa & Michelle’s Group: Ava, Ava, Cordelia, Erica,

Lillian, Morgan, Sierra Aaron & Stephen’s Group: Drew, Griffin, Isaac, Isaiah, Noah, Raleigh, Tyler 31 Interested in Serving—contact Justine Carlson

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Visit us online!

www.ctkmankato.org

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Mankato, MN 56001

Contact the Staff Christ the King’s Phone Number: 507-345-5056

Pastor Patrick Patterson: ext. 23 / patrickp@ctkmankato.org

Pastor Trish Reedstrom: ext. 26 / trishr@ctkmankato.org

Pastor John Petersen: ext. 24 / johnp@ctkmankato.org

Accounting Office: ext. 22 / accounting@ctkmankato.org

Al Lee, Technology Arts Director: ext. 36 / all@ctkmankato.org

Amy Olsen, Communications Director: ext. 21 / amyo@ctkmankato.org

Billie Jo Wicks, Director of Youth Ministry: ext. 19 / billiejow@ctkmankato.org

Chuck Hoogland, Organist: ext. 25 / chuckh@ctkmankato.org

Garrett Steinberg, Director of Creative Arts: ext. 37 garretts@ctkmankato.org

Justine Carlson, Opportunity Coordinator: ext. 38 / justinec@ctkmankato.org

Rick Weber, Property Manager: rickw@ctkmankato.org

Robin Hughes, Choir Director: robinh@ctkmankato.org

Wendy Paulson, Director of Children’s Ministries: ext. 20 / wendyp@ctkmankato.org

222 Pfau Street Mankato, MN 56001

Deadline for Newsletter Articles Next Month: Monday, October 22nd

Worship services are broadcast on

Charter channel 181 and

Consolidated Communications

channel 7 Sundays at 3:00pm

and Tuesdays at 10:00am.

Phone: 507-345-5056 Fax: 507-345-6115

Address Service Requested

CTK Lutheran Church is a caring community committed to empower all people

to know Christ and to make Christ known.

Weekly Worship Schedule

Wednesdays

6:15pm

Saturdays

5:30pm

Sundays 8:15am & 9:30am

*Communion on 1st, 3rd and 5th weekend

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Church Office Hours Monday-Thursday ~ 8:00am-4:00pm

Friday ~ 8:00am-2:00pm Saturday & Sunday ~ By Appointment

Wendy: 345-5056, ext 20, 382-2125, wendyp@ctkmankato.org and Justine: 420-4393, justinec@ctkmankato.org

The first set of B3s will meet three consecutive Sundays

this fall: October 7, 14, & 21 at 10:30am. Join us in

the Rainbow Room for a time to gather with other families

of children ages Birth to 3.

PRESENTATION:

October 7 at 9:30 worship and

October 10 at 6:15 worship

FAITH LAB:

October 7 at 10:30am

and October 10 at

5:30pm in the Chapel

The final day of the Isaiah

Rotation… join us for worship:

Sunday, October 7

at 9:30 and

Wednesday, October 10 at 6:15

FAITH LAB

Sunday, November 4th 10:30am—12 Noon

Register online @ ctkmankato.org

At least one parent must accompany their child to the Faith Lab.

Sunday JAM and Rainbow Rm will not meet on

October 21

Wednesday Kids Klub and Rainbow Rm will not meet on October 17 or 31

News for Kids birth through Grade 6

CTK YOUTHO C T O B E R 2 0 1 8

Check Here to See What's What for Youth Grades 6-12

HAVE "BOO" REGISTERED FOR VALLEYSCARE?!There is still space on our youth trip for theannual Valleyscare event for you ANDfriends! But don't wait too long, or we'reAFRAID you'll miss out on the spooky fun! Go online today to get signed up.

10-31 NO CLUB

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WINTER WARM-UPWe are excited for the Winter Warm-Upevent on Wednesday, November 14. JoeDavis, spoken word poet and musicianand band will be providing the evening'sedu-tainment and will NOT disappoint! Senior High,you too would LOVE thisyear's line up and are welcome to joinus. Chat with Billie Jo if you want toknow more!

PIZZA, PRAISE & WORSHIP: AN EVENING OF GRATITUDECTK is very pleased to announce the firstof what we hope to many night of praiseand worship! Plan to join us on Tuesday,November 20th for a night of fun andfaith. Come at 6:30 for pizza, take apicture using our snapchat filter, donate tothe food drive and then get ready to praiseGod like you never have before! Be sureto invite your friends or they might beupset you didn't when they see everyone'ssnap stories!