I don't believe I encountered anything close to the frightening storm the disciples encountered, but the disappointing news from the doctor after my recent, simple, routine, outpatient, hernia surgery said to me "It was bigger than anticipate and will require a longer recovery and patience." Well that was July 26 and Monday, August 7 was my first day back in the office and I'm happy for it! I will be gradually working into more hours, as my endurance for standing, speaking, and just exerting energy increases. Saturday was the big turn-around day for feeling more human and more able! Thank you to Pastor Tim for his friendship and support to cover extra duties and encourage me to take the time I need to properly heal. Thank you to our retired pastors who have been so supportive and are quick to help when there has been need for coverage and have done so! Thank you to many of you, the people of CtK, who have shared texts, emails, cards, prayers, and well wishes - they have been a great source of encouragement and strength when I wasn't feeling so strong or patient. I pale in comparison to what many individuals and families go through in their lives. Through the years I have given encouragement and I have prayed for many after their surgeries, illnesses, and in their times of need. I am reminded after being on both sides of the hospital bed that prayer is an important spiritual practice in our faith lives and I am happy to many of you have done it for me and I continue to endeavor to do it for you! In Matt 14:23 Jesus retreats to a mountain to pray. If this is not part of your spiritual discipline, I encourage you to follow Jesus' example to develop or keep others in prayer for the sake of many who are in need!
God's Blessings & God's Peace - See you in church!
Pastor Nate
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Readings for this Week
Here are this week's readings. Sermon and scripture retention and application on Sunday morning jumps dramatically for those who read and engage the scripture during the week prior. (Click on the readings to find them online or use your Bible.)
Questions for Matthew 14:22-33
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What distracts us from Jesus command to "Come" and follow him?
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When have you had to say to Jesus "Save me"? If you haven't ever said "Jesus, save me" are there times Jesus has saved you anyway?
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Often times we think of Thomas as the disciple who doubts. Jesus asks Peter why he doubts? Do you have doubts in your faith life?
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The disciples encountered a frightening storm, but Jesus sees them through. How has Jesus brought you through storms in your life?
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CtK Church PICNIC!
A Beautiful Day!
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We currently have a job opening here at Christ the King.
It is our Faith Formation Coordinator for Early and Late Elementary Sunday School. Below is a brief job description along with how to apply, dates to have resumes and who to contact with questions.
Even if you don't apply, we ask that you keep this process in your prayers as we look for a new person to help lead the Faith Formation process of our young ones at church.
The position is a part-time (20 hours a week) Faith Formation Coordinator for Early & Late Elementary Sunday School, which includes Sunday mornings and Monday evenings. The primary responsibilities include engaging families, selecting curriculum, coordinating VBS and First Communion, and recruiting volunteers.
For additional information about this position please contact Pastor Nate Gauerke at (920) 788-6492, ext. 103 or for interested applicants please email a cover letter and resume to
ngauerke@christ-the-king.org as soon as possible.
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A HUGE Thank You!
A HUGE thank you goes out to all those who are keeping the lawn mowed and to all those who have been working so diligently on keeping the flower gardens and bushes trimmed and looking beautiful. You are all AWESOME!! Thank you so much for all your hard work. You are greatly appreciated.
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Crafty Friends Day!
Thursday, August 24th at
1:00 pm
Crafty Friends will be getting together on
Thursday, August 24th
for a time of fellowship! Everyone is Welcome! Bring you current project to work on or just come to chat, snack and get ideas. We will have adult coloring pages for those who would like to work on those.
The fun will start at 1:00 pm
. Come when you can, stay as long as you wish. Food will be furnished. Cost is a donation to cove the cost of the food. Questions, contact Judy Ruhl 858-3059 or Deanna Gjerald 202-2420.
Craft Fair Participants!
Reminder to Sign Up
! Our CtK Fall Craft Fair is Saturday, October 14th
! We are reserving spots right now if you wish to be a vendor at the fair. Sign up sheets are on the Welcome Desk! All hand made crafts are welcome! Questions, please contact Deanna at 920-202-2420. Start working on your inventory!
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Kingdom Praise Choir!
Come one, come all! Join the Kingdom Praise Choir! If you like to sing and are confirmation age or older, you are invited to the first rehearsal of the 2017-18 season! We rehearse on Monday nights, starting September 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the Christ the King sanctuary. No audition required! Contact Carmen at 920-858-0625 for more information, or just show up on September 11, or on any Monday and join the wonderful "salt of the earth" people in the
Kingdom Praise Choir!
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Fellowship Hosting Starting in September
! Fellowship Hosting will resume again in September. We hope you had a great summer, but once September comes, we are back to "normal." Once again, fellowship will be between services. There is a new sign-up sheet for the fall of 2017 in the narthex. Please consider signing up for one (or two) time slots. Volunteers set up, make coffee and put out the cookies for fellowship between services. This could be anyone whether they go to the 8:30 a.m.
service or the 10:15 a.m. service. At least two people per Sunday is required. All your help is greatly appreciated. Questions? Please contact Shirley at 788-6492 Ext 101.
A Call for Cookies for Fellowship!
Fellowship will be starting again soon in September. Many cookies will be NEEDED! If you find that there is a rainy day and the kids are "bored," maybe you could take an afternoon and bake some cookies to be donated to CtK for our upcoming fellowship season. At any rate, they do not have to be homemade. If you find yourself at the grocery store, pick up an extra pack or two for donating as well. We also need gluten free cookies and those without peanuts. Please drop off cookies at church & mark for "Fellowship." Thanks so much for your generosity!
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"Registration is now open for 2017-2018 Christian Education Classes!!!
All children ages Pre-K to 9th grade will need to be registered for the 2017/2018 Christian Education school year. There will once again be no fee for Sunday School - but this year we are going to ask you to register your child(ren) so we can better prepare for class. For the other nights, the fees will remain the same: $30 for Monday night, and $80 for Wednesday. You can find the link in the Christian Education tab on our website
www.christ-the-king.org or go directly to the registration:
There is also a document on our website titled "Online Registration Instructions" - this is a great step by step guide in case you have any problems. Do yourself a favor and check this off your to-do list before Summer is in full swing!"
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Cribbage Time
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Time again to sign up for King's Cribbage: Food, Fun, Friends and Fellowship! Last year there were 3 teams and we all had so much fun. All levels of experience, singles and couples welcome. Regular players or substitutes needed. Season runs from September to April. Sign up sheet will be available at the Welcome desk starting August 6. Deadline to sign up is August 27th. Contact Juli Schuette 788-0241 with questions.
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Our Next Homeless Connection
Our next Spaghetti Dinner will be
Wednesday, August 29th from 4-7 pm
! Great night to get the family or friends together! We are looking for volunteers to serve and/or provide the ingredients for the meal
! Looking for donations of large cans of green beans, large jars of spaghetti sauce, large boxes of Wheat Spaghetti Noodles, Frozen Meatballs or ground beef, garlic bread & of course yummy desserts
! If you can help, check out the kiosk for more info. We appreciate all you do to help the Fox Valley Community! Thank you for the great response of donations for last month!
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