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I recall my father sharing a wedding message with a couple and pulling out a target with a heart and an arrow going through the center. His message was "Make love your aim."
Pastor Tim and I have had several requests for wedding vow renewals this year. In fact, I don't remember a year in ministry where there have been so many couples requesting to renew their wedding vows and their commitment to God and to each other. This is a great!
Last week I met with a couple for their vow renewal and I used I Corinthians 13. Paul writes about what love is: patient, kind, rejoices in truth, it bears, believes, hopes and endures all things, love never ends. Paul also shares what love is not: envious, boastful, arrogant, rude, does not insist on its own way, it is not irritable, resentful, and does not rejoice in wrongdoing. People in Paul's day, as is true today, were/are confused between love and lust. Unlike lust, God's kind of love is intended to be directed outward toward others, not inward toward ourselves. Setting aside our desires to give love, expecting nothing in return is God's intention. This can be tough when we are bombarded with commercials, music, and attitudes about how we're worth it, you deserve more, and how you will feel "better" in some way if you gratify your desires. However, if we make God's love our aim, as Paul describes it, with our spouses or with other people we interact with, we will see more and more God's kingdom evident here and now. Let us each practice making God's love our aim!
God's Blessings & Peace,
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 13:31-33, 44-52
1. What is the Kingdom of Heaven like according to this passage? How would you describe the Kingdom of Heaven?
2. Which parable speaks to you the most? Why?
3. Which one confuses you the most? Why?
4.
God gives us a future to live into - the Kingdom of Heaven, what hope or promise do you take away from this passage?
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The CtK Church PICNIC is
almost here
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Sunday, August 6th
Memorial Park in Combined Locks!
Check out the insert in this weeks bulletin!
There will still be a 8:30 am Worship
Service at Church and then a 10:15 am Worship Service at the picnic
. Questions, please contact Julie Stoegbauer at [email protected]
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We currently have two job openings here at Christ the King. They are Faith Formation Coordinator for Early and Late Elementary Sunday School and Faith Formation Coordinator for Confirmation and High School. Below are brief job descriptions 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 new people to help lead the Faith Formation process of our young ones at church.
The first 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.
The second position is a part-time (12 hours a week) Faith Formation Coordinator for Confirmation & High School Youth, grades 7-12. The primary responsibilities include developing and implementing youth and young adult ministries, building community, and engaging the youth, congregation and community through outreach, worship, education, and service.
For additional information about either position please contact Pastor Nate Gauerke at (920) 788-6492, ext. 103 or for interested applicants please email a cover letter and resume to
[email protected] by August 1, 2017.
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Youth Mission Trip in Action!
This week in Detroit, Michigan!
 
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 HURRY.......
SIGN UP FOR VBS!!
!
Summer has seemed to fly by - and if you were waiting until August got a little closer to sign up -
NOW
is the time! Crossways Camping Ministries is coming to lead us in a fun and faith filled week that involves songs, crafts, outside activities, group games, and tons of friends.
August 7
th - 11th 9:00am to 2:30pm M-Th, and then
9:00am to Noon on Friday. Cost is $30.
You provide a bag lunch daily.
2017 VBS Registration Form
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If you can help.....there are some larger items we are looking for that are from our web page wish list: 2 NEW or Like-New DVD Players, New or Like-New Dry Erase Boards 3ft x 4ft, New or Like-New Bulletin Boards 2ft x 3ft and 3ft x 4ft.
Thank you very much
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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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"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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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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Worship Times
Sundays
8:30 & 10:15 am
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Quick Links
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Church Calendar
Volunteer Schedules
Bulletin Inserts
Church Newsletter
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