Sunday, August 2, 2026

Presiding Minister: Pastor Karen Pahl

Accompanist: Mary Johnson

Altar Guild: Linda Lind

Counters: Linda Gatlin, Jan Cavett

Worship Assistant: Jeff Bonell

Vocals: Mitzi Keadle

Acolyte: AJ Johnson

Usher Team: Linda Lind, Sarah Beck, Joyce Hinojosa Bob & Marlys Swanson, Kin Dutelle

Tech Team: Amy, Dave, Maddy Mulqueen

Plant Sponsorship:

Sunday, August 9, 2026 - Outdoor Worship

Presiding Minister: Pastor Karen Pahl 

Accompanist: Mitzi Keadle

Altar Guild: Laury Grow

Counters: Michele Monroe, Kathy Boehmke

Worship Assistant: Linda Lind

Vocal Lead: Jim Gorman

Acolyte: N/A

Usher Team: Larry Bornemeier, Youth Participants, Wesley & Channing Brown, Jessi Braun, Jeff Bertacchini

Tech Team: Kyle Engibous, John Dethloff

Plant Sponsorship:

COMING UP NEXT TUESDAY!

CTS Blood Drive - August 4, 2026

Signup Today!

Prairie Elementary Backpack Drive

Did you know that one third of the students that attend Prairie Elementary—just down the street from CTS, qualify for free and reduced lunch? That means that approximately 100+ children have met the federal guidelines for low income.  We know that with inflation and the high cost of groceries, gas, and other amenities it will be a challenge for some families at Prairie Elementary to afford the back-to-school supplies that are requested by teachers. Please join the CTS Welcome and Hospitality and Community Support Committee to “shop the sales,” and provide new backpacks filled with all the necessary school supplies. 

If you’d prefer to donate money and have the committee shop, that’s great, too! Just indicate Prairie School Supplies in the memo of your check.

Our goal is to fill 6 backpacks for each grade level.



The school supply list for all grade levels is available on the posterboard in the Narthex at CTS. Take one home or connect on this link.

• Shop the sales and fill the backpack with the requested items. 

• When turning in your filled backpack Include the supply list, marking off the items purchased, and attach it to the backpack.

By August 9, bring the filled backpack(s) back to CTS and place it on the table in the narthex. Later that week the backpacks will be delivered to Prairie Elementary. 

Through these efforts CTS will make a difference for a significant number of students this year, who will have the tools that they need to be successful students at Prairie Elementary. 

Thank you for your contributions!

Jo Pirlott

CTS Welcome, Hospitality and Community Support Committee Member

Last Outdoor Worship

Our next outdoor worship will be:

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Weather permitting.

Bring your lawn chairs!

Due to the warm weather on July 14th we decided to join in the Tribute Tuesday on August 11, 2026

"That 90's Band" - a tribute to the 90's

Look for Balloons to find the CTS Gang!

Meet at 6:00 PM - Concert starts at 7:00 PM

Bring your lawn chairs!

Concessions open at 5:30 PM

For more information click: Read More Here

Directions to the park: Directions

Looking for CTS members to be part of the team!

Jill Stamn would like you to join the CTS Team for the

Ride, Run, Walk 2026 Outreach for Hope Event.

It is free to register, but people can make a donation on the website, even if they are not participating. If we have 5 people registered by 8/23, they will put our team name (Christ The Servant) on the back of our shirts . If you are interested, below is the link to the registration. Please sign up under the Christ The Servant team name. 

My Registration Info

The Ride/Run/Walk is on September 26, 2026!

Although there are 4 locations we would like the CTS team to join together at the Waukesha location (E.B. Shurts Building, Fox River Sanctuary - 810 W. College Ave., Waukesha)

The Waukesah site offers the following options:

• 30 Mile ROAD/TRAIL Bike Ride (8:30 am launch)
• 15 Mile TRAIL Bike Ride (9:30 am launch)
• 2 Mile Walk (10:30 am launch)
• 5K Fun Run (10:30 am launch)

For more information follow this link: Outreach for Hope - Ride Run Walk Event!

If you have any questions you can contact Jill in person, by email - jmspt89@aol.com

or cell at 262-993-7066

Grief Groups for Children and Families

begin soon!

Healing Hearts of Southeast Wisconsin is launching our Fall session,

Monday September 28th,

 to support those in need of healing, connection, and growth.

Whether you're navigating grief, dealing with life transitions, or seeking a community of support, our programs are designed to guide you through these challenges with compassion and care.

Programs Starting Soon:

Mondays Starting September 28th

First United Methodist Church

121 Wisconsin Ave

Waukesha, WI 53186

6-7:30 pm

Dinner is served at 5:30

Why Choose Healing Hearts?

At Healing Hearts, we believe in the power of community, empathy, and healing. Our facilitators are experienced, compassionate, and dedicated to helping you find peace during even the most challenging times.

Interested in Joining?

To learn more about the upcoming programs or to register, click here to visit our website.

NEXT

Sunday Hospitality

August 16th

following Worship

If you would like to be a part of the Sunday Hospitality group, contact Jill Stamn at (262)993-7066 or jmspt89@aol.com



Hospitality Sundays are scheduled the 3rd Sunday of each month.

Sunday school is taking a break during the summer months and will start back in session on Rally Sunday.

Look for the registration forms during the month of August.

We are always looking for additional teachers. If teaching is something you might enjoy, please talk with Jo Pirlott.

Youth Group meets the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. 

The 2nd Sunday of each month is an opportunity to Usher

Please Take Note

We appricate that you bring in aluminum cans to support our Youth Group.

However, lately we have been finding other aluminum items (aluminum pans, trash, along with plastic water bottles) in the bins.

We only collect aluminum drink cans.

We would also request that the cans being collected be rinsed out - during summer months the bees and bugs are a bother.

 REMEMBER - Bring in your aluminum cans! Proceeds go to CTS Youth Group. 

There’s a recycle bin outside, just to the right of the end of the building

(facing Hwy 59 - in the small alcove area ) to deposit cans in.



CTS Membership Directory

If you are looking for the CTS directory, please email Diane at office@chrristtheservant.org or call me at the office (Tuesdays-Thursdays),

I can email you a copy at your request.

(ONLY MEMBERS MAY REQUEST)

NEW 2026 SIGNUP SHEET!

The 2026 signup sheet for sponsoring the altar plants is on the narthex bulletin board. What a wonderful way to honor departed family members/friends, celebrate important milestones such as birthdays and anniversary, or any reason that is important to you.

Express Your Gratitude!

The sign-up sheet is located on the narthex bulletin board - please consider filling in a spot with requested information. 

At the same time you will be beautifying the church! 

You can place a $28 check (designated to "plant sponsor") in the offering plate at your convenience. If you have any questions, contact the office.

Distilled Water Always Needed

The flowing water of our font is a beautiful reminder of the abundance of God’s grace to us as his baptized children. But that water evaporates quickly-especially through the winter months!  Next time you’re at the grocery store, perhaps you could purchase a jug or two of distilled water for the font.

   Water can be dropped off at the office or in the storeroom next to the Finance office.

Thank you for your help! Your donation is really appreciated.

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Email and Text Spoofing and Scam

More and more congregations, and ministries are being targeted by scammers and phishing attacks. These emails or text messages often pretend they are a pastor or bishop and ask for private conversation, or the need for a favor, or to purchase gift cards. These attacks are a phishing or spoofing scam. REMEMBER... PASTOR KAREN WOULD NOT ASK FOR A FAVOR, PRIVATE CONVERSATION, OR GIFT CARDS in such a manor. If you feel you have receive a "spoofing" or "scam" text or email please make sure to check the senders email address, this is a first clue. If you are unsure please call the office or contact Pastor Karen directly.

Click below to read the "HOW TO AVOID OR STOP SCAMS" publication from the GM Synod.