"Welcome to the Advocate!"

A publication of celebrations and happenings in the lives of

The CTK family and friends.

Counting our Blessings of

75 years!

Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026

All Saints Day

Pr. Jennifer Olsen



9 am Worship

Church Choir

Choir will meet Wednesdays 5-6 pm. If you know someone who would be interested in joining either Choir or Bells, please ask them to talk to Art.

Help us make everyone feel welcome! Please grab a name tag at the table and save it in a plastic holder for next week. Visiting Pastors will appreciate this!

And don't forget your smile!

This Week...

Friday, Oct. 30 Men's Bible Study at Lumber Inn 7 am

Saturday, Oct. 31 Halloween

Sunday, Nov. 1 All Saints' Day

Daylight Savings

Tuesday, Nov. 3 Election Day

Wednesday, Nov. 4 Executive Com. 12:00 pm

Choir practice 5 pm

Thursday, Nov. 5 Lake Country Quilters 9-2 pm

Coming up...

Wednesday, November 11, Waukesha County Adult Forum: Self-Care: Awareness, Acknowledgement, Action, in the Great Hall, 3 pm. Everyone Welcome!

Faith friends at CTK---

You are all such a blessing to me and to Randy! Thank you for making us feel so appreciated and loved with the parting words, gifts, and fellowship. Your thoughtful monetary gifts and gifts of coffee, a Keurig, gift cards for books and coffee, notes of appreciation mean more than words can say. Thanks for 6 years of loving and growing together! Continue to let your firefly lights shine out into the world.

Shalom,

Pr. Jackie Cook

Welcome Everyone!

Our prayground for children is located towards the back of the Lower Sanctuary on the same side as the baptismal font.

Hearing assistance is available during worship, as well as large print bulletins. There are chairs with arms in the Upper Sanctuary for those who need assistance and support.

If you are not feeling well or traveling, you can view the service via livestream at home. The link can be found on our website - click here.

Visitors

If you would like more information about membership, please contact Donna Finch at 414-322-2796/donna.finch46@gmail.com

CELEBRATING OUR CONNECTION TO EACH OTHER

To make an addition to our Prayer list, call or email the church office at any time.

Individual Prayers: Annie, Peter S., Braunda, Rona, Ron, Lori, Carl K., Sherry, and Taylor. Comfort those whose lives have been disrupted through recent storms, tornadoes, and flooding, human conflict and violence.          

Ongoing Prayers: Anthony, Kristin, Dave, Jennifer L., and Elaine, all those who struggle with mental wellness, all military personnel and their families, all those who are in hospice and care facilities; and for the people of Ukraine, Russia, and the Middle East.

Ministry Partners: The Evangelical Lutheran Churches in El Salvador and Tanzania and their Bishops, the Imbaseny and Bethel parishes and Pr. Christina, Serenity Inn, Family Promise, Lutherdale Bible Camp, Lutheran Social Services, All God's Children, Shorehaven, Mt. Meru Coffee Project, Outreach for Hope Congregations & Reformation Lutheran Church.

Counting our Blessings for

75 Years!

“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,

    for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them.” (Luke 1:68)

Come join us for all the blessings!

11/1/26 Blessing of Saints

Next week: 11/8/26 Blessing of Our Veterans with a short program and reception after the service.

75 years and Counting! What a wonderful year!

Thank you for coming to the 75th CTK Celebration!

It was a great time of fun, food, and friends from far and near.

The Sanctuary Choir makes beautiful music

A last hurrah with Pr. Jackie

Class-Nov. 1!

Schedules and lessons are found on the website. *NEW* Family lessons will be provided each week, including those we don't meet in person. Check it out!

Please email Katie at Katevarrelmann@ctkdelafield.org if you will attend. Thanks!

Veterans' Day Celebration

Join us on Sunday, November 8th to thank and recognize our veterans. There will be a brief program by Shannon Krueger, Iraq war veteran.  She will talk about the work done by the VET Center which provides confidential mental health services to veterans and their families free of charge. A reception will follow in the upper sanctuary. Donations will go to the VET Center and veterans impacted by the recent Menasha tornado.

Birthdays

Justman, Barbara Nov 3

Solsrud, Marcia Nov 3

Ziarek, Sharon Nov 3

Broberg, Freya Nov 4

Carlson, Kirk Nov 4

Cook, Randy Nov 4

Kath, Terrie Nov 6

Oleson, Betty Nov 6

Kreklow, Dawn Nov 7

Dolphin, Gerald Nov 8

Poker, Zachary Nov 8

Miller, Chad Nov 9

Galassini, Jennifer Nov 10

Jorgensen, Charles Nov 10

Hansen, Caleb Nov 12

Muente, Brooke Nov 12

Schnorr, John Nov 13

Crowley, Diane Nov 15

Hollman, Jennifer Nov 18

Seegert, Susan Nov 18

Hamann, William Nov 20

Berg, Jacob Nov 24

Berg, Katie Nov 24

Turner, Tamara Nov 25

Klick, Richard Nov 28

Anniversaries

Jackie & Randy Cook November 4

Kenny & Allie New November 5

Judy & Mark Winkels November 6

Eric & Jennifer Varrelmann November 7

Mark Ellena & Susan Birdsall November 8

Michael & Donna Southard November 11

Jim & Pam Behrend November 24

Mark & Mary Hollister November 28

AGC News!

Butterbraids are back this year and will be offered during our fall fundraiser. Our fundraiser kicks off on Monday, October 19, with all orders due by Monday, November 9. Delivery is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, just in time for the holidays! This is All God's Children's biggest fundraiser of the year with all money raised going to offset various playground improvements.

Paper order forms will be available in the church office. Orders can also be placed by contacting the school office at 262-646-2136.

Thank you for your support!

Order your Coffee now!

November Orders

Taking orders now. Your orders are here

Nov. 22.

See the display in the Narthex or contact Toni Schnorr or Lynn Waedekin for more information.



Supporting Families, Growing Futures, Changing Lives

Thank you for your support!

Wild Church

Dear Friends of Milwaukee Wild Church, I want to invite you to two events that are happening this coming Weekend. There will be a "Tree of Life" circle gathering in the beautiful backyard of Ascension Lutheran Church on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 4 pm. We will gather under a Maple Tree. I hope you will be able to join us!

We will also be partnering with North Cape Lutheran for their All Hallows Eve bonfire at 6:30 pm on Saturday, October 31.  Check out the specific details below. I hope you can join us in some way this weekend!!!

October 31 – Saturday, 6:30 pm, All Hallows Eve Bonfire with North Cape Lutheran Church, 2644 Raynor Ave. Franksville. We will sing, pray and name those who have died that have had a significant impact on our lives. I hope you can join us for this partnership event!!

November 1, 4pm – Sunday, “Tree of Life” Circle Gathering at Ascension Lutheran, 1415 Dopp St., Waukesha

See You Sunday!

Pr. Larry Harpster

Greater Milwaukee Synod News

Together in Mission 2027

February 6, 2027 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Save the date for Together in Mission, our synod’s annual learning gathering for lay and rostered leaders! Together we’ll worship, celebrate our partnership in the Gospel, and learn together on a variety of ministry topics.

 Seven Times to State the Obviousin Your Marriage

October 28

You know if you’re tired and burnt out from a long week. You know today is a big day at work. You know exactly what would help you feel better. You know all these things, so your spouse should too, right?

Not necessarily. Often things feel obvious to us because we’re living inside our own heads. Meanwhile, your spouse is living in theirs – with a full plate of their own thoughts, worries, and to-do’s. You can’t see theirs, and guess what? They can’t see yours either. When you expect them to just know, you set up a guessing game that’s hard for either of you to win.

The solution? Actually saying the “obvious” thing out loud. It can feel unnecessary, or even like you’re somehow falling short in your marriage. The truth is, it’s actually helping you avoid a lot of unnecessary frustration and conflict in your marriage. Here are 7 times it’s worth stating the obvious.