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A Word From Pastor Caroline June / July 2018 As the Body of Christ we are called and sent to love and serve the world During the Easter season, I preached a sermon entitled What do you want to be when you grow up? In that message, I acknowledged how odd that may sound especially if you are at least as old as I am. It isn t usually something asked of people who ve worked more years than remain between themselves and Medicare. But 1 John 3:2 says we are God s children now, but what we will be has not yet been revealed. In other words, regardless of our age, we are still in process. As long as we are breathing in God s Holy Spirit, we are still being and becoming in the kingdom of God. This applies to us individually, but it also applies to us as a community of faith. As we celebrate 50 years of ministry as Christ the King Lutheran Church, this is a good time to remember that, as 1 John says, We are God s children now. What we will be has not yet been revealed. Therefore, at the grand old age of 50 or at the young age of 50 (depending on whether you re looking at it from above or below) we are still in process, too. As a community of faith, we are still breathing in God s Holy Spirit. We are still being and becoming who we are intended to be in the kingdom of God. Contents Pastor s Reflection Pastor s Reflection cont d Mission June Calendar Mission July Calendar Spotlight: A Backpack. Youth Flour Bouts 50th Anniversary Update Sunbeam Corner Summer Youth Trips Youth Crew Events Milestones / Passages VBS / Summer Spiritual Life Financial / Thank You Bishop Bill s Newsletter June & July Calendar 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 In this anniversary year of looking back and celebrating all that has been, I also ask you, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, What is God revealing to us now? What is God doing and how can we be part of it together? Or in the language of this particular message, As Christ the King Lutheran Church, who do we want to be when we grow up? Certainly the answer to this question has yet to be revealed; however, a process for exploring it has come to light. In cooperation with the Church Council and a team assembled for just this purpose, Christ the King has been accepted into a program initiated by the Center for Congregations. After a period of listening to you, the people of Christ the King, and to people in the surrounding community, we have the opportunity to apply for a Community Ministry Grant. Here are a few more specifics from the assembled team: Have you heard the good news? Christ the King has been accepted into the Center for Congregations s Community Ministry Grant (CMG) program. We are one of 30 congregations of various Christian denominations throughout the state of Indiana that has been awarded this opportunity. The goal of the program is to create a mutual ministry within our community over the next couple years. Something brand new that we have never done before!

2 The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church A Word From Pastor Caroline And The CMG Team (continued) When you hear mutual ministry, think of three words: Relationships, Asset-based and Collaboration. 1. Mutual ministries are relational. These ministries allow for friendships to be formed and will create a ministry to be done with people, not for people. 2. Mutual ministries are asset-based. CtK will look at the passions and gifts of the individuals of our congregation, assets of our congregation as a whole and assets of our community to create a ministry that combines these three asset areas together. 3. Mutual ministries are collaborative. The Center for Congregations explains, They involve congregants, community members, and those they wish to serve, working together to create and build a program to serve a chosen group. Right now, we are at the stage where God only knows where we are going. We don t know yet. What we do know is over the upcoming months, you will hear a lot about Mutual Ministry, but even more importantly, you will be listened to by our CMG team. Serving on our team are Marie Blunt (project director), Pastor Caroline, Pastor Brad, Jill Harms, Bill Montgomery, Tom Jordan, and Mallory Weinhold. The team feels blessed that a lot of work has already been done through several missional discernment processes in the past. We will use this work as a stepping stone and add to it as we forge ahead. This is a natural next step in our missional journey. INTO was meant to prepare us to GO OUT! It all started a long time ago with tongues of flames and it continues. So, stay tuned as this process develops and start thinking about passions and gifts God has blessed you with that you can bring to this endeavor. Thank you from your CMG Team! Again I write, on this anniversary year of looking back and celebrating all that has been, I also ask you, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, What is God revealing to us now? What is God doing and how can we be part of it together? Let s keep talking and keep praying. God, put us in the path of what you are doing in this world. Show us what you are working. Run over us with your presence and fill us with your life-changing Spirit. Amen. From one child of God to another, Pastor Caroline

The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church 3 God s work. Our hands. Mission Activity Calendar Friday, June 1 10:00 am 12 pm Tuesday, June 5 7 pm Friday, June 8 10 am 12 pm Sunday, June 24 10:30-11 am Room 504 Saturday, June 23 Sunday, June 24 4 pm 6 pm Tuesday, June 26 6 pm 7:15 pm PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SHARE FELLOWSHIP WHILE KNIT- TING AND CROCHETING Make prayer shawls and hats for Madison School, Memorial Hospital Neonatal Unit, and Women s Care Center or bring your own personal work. Don t know how to knit or crochet, but want to learn? We will even give tutorials. If you can t make it on Fridays but would like to contribute to the effort, please feel free to bring completed prayer shawls and hats to the church. SOCIAL MINISTRY COMMITTEE This fun & lively committee organizes & coordinates the many monthly mission activities at CtK. This month we will be focusing on Habitat for Humanity and A Backpack & Beyond. CARD MINISTRY Join the Card Ministry to have a wonderful time of fellowship as we create beautiful cards stitched on cardstock made for those in our congregation who are hurting. If you would like to make cards but this time doesn t work, please call Freda Scheibelhut at (574) 243-7405. MISSION SUNDAY TALK A BACKPACK & BEYOND Suzanne Wyatt is the woman with the vision of this great program in which we partner with Clay Church, St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church and Sunnyside Presbyterian Church to provide South Bend lowincome children with 1) backpacks, 2) school supplies, 3) winter coats, 4) tennis shoes, 5) hats & mittens, 6) socks, 7) underwear, 8) vision test & glasses if needed, 9) dental exam & 10) haircut. Come to hear how the Holy Spirit pushed her to make this vision a reality. Also, in the month of June, we will be collecting child-sized and adultsized socks in the narthex. CENTER FOR HOMELESS SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Sign up on the narthex kiosk to serve dinner, cafeteria style, to residents at the Center for the Homeless. CtK members visit the Center on the fourth Saturday and Sunday of each month. This is a great service opportunity for a family to do together. Simply go to the Center for Homeless at 813 South Michigan Street and check in at the front desk. DISMAS HOUSE PREPARING DINNER & FELLOWSHIP This mission involves making dinner for residents at Dismas House who are working towards independent living after jail or prison. CtK members sign-up to prepare and take a meal and eat in fellowship with the residents. The meal is self-serve/buffet style & the residents do the clean up. Sign up on the narthex kiosk and/or contact Bill Montgomery for more details. Dismas House is located at 521 S. St. Joseph Street in South Bend.

4 The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church God s work. Our hands. Mission Activity Calendar Tuesday, July 3 7 pm Friday, July 6 10:00 am 12 pm Friday, July 13 10 am 12 pm Saturday, July 28 Morning Tuesday, July 24 6 pm 7:15 pm Saturday, July 28 Sunday, July 29 4 pm 6 pm Donations Needed SOCIAL MINISTRY COMMITTEE This fun & lively committee organizes & coordinates the many monthly mission activities at CtK. This month we will be focusing on Habitat for Humanity and A Backpack & Beyond. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SHARE FELLOWSHIP WHILE KNIT- TING AND CROCHETING Make prayer shawls and hats for Madison School, Memorial Hospital Neonatal Unit, and Women s Care Center or bring your own personal work. Don t know how to knit or crochet, but want to learn? We will even give tutorials. If you can t make it on Fridays but would like to contribute to the effort, please feel free to bring completed prayer shawls and hats to the church. CARD MINISTRY Join the Card Ministry to have a wonderful time of fellowship as we create beautiful cards stitched on cardstock made for those in our congregation who are hurting. If you would like to make cards but this time doesn t work, please call Freda Scheibelhut at (574) 243-7405. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Join other CtK members at the Matthew 25 Build. Spots are limited, so if you want to volunteer for this year s Carter Project, sign up early in the narthex. The specific time and project have yet to be determined. DISMAS HOUSE PREPARING DINNER & FELLOWSHIP This mission involves making dinner for residents at Dismas House who are working towards independent living after jail or prison. CtK members sign-up to prepare and take a meal and eat in fellowship with the residents. The meal is self-serve/buffet style & the residents do the clean up. Sign up on the narthex kiosk and/or contact Bill Montgomery for more details. Dismas House is located at 521 S. St. Joseph Street in South Bend. CENTER FOR HOMELESS SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Sign up on the narthex kiosk to serve dinner, cafeteria style, to residents at the Center for the Homeless. CtK members visit the Center on the fourth Saturday and Sunday of each month. This is a great service opportunity for a family to do together. Simply go to the Center for Homeless at 813 South Michigan Street and check in at the front desk. A BACKPACK & BEYOND CtK is committed to purchasing the majority of winter coats to be given at AB&B on Saturday, August 11. Thanks to the generosity of JCPenney, we are able to purchase new winter coats for $12.80 each. If you would like to purchase a winter coat for a child, take a tag from the narthex throughout the month of July and include that with a check with AB&B written in the check memo.

The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church 5 Spotlight on Missions A BACKPACK & BEYOND Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 11, the date of the second annual A Backpack and Beyond (AB&B); a program CtK partners with Clay Church, St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church and Sunnyside Presbyterian Church to serve hundreds of children in the South Bend area. For those not familiar with this program, it is a fulfilling day where low-income children can bring their families to receive: 1) a new backpack; 2) a new winter coat; 3) new tennis shoes & socks; 4) school supplies; 5) hats and mittens; and 6) underwear. In addition, children will have the opportunity to receive a free haircut, vision exam and 2017 Photo dental exam on site the day of the event. Also, (as a prerequisite) after checking in but prior to receiving the gifts listed above, parents will be required to talk to a number of social service agencies. (It is our hope this will connect the parents with local services that can help their families.) The idea of AB&B came from Suzanne Wyatt of Clay church. She had seen a similar program in Indianapolis and the Holy Spirit kept pushing her to replicate it in our area. Through perseverance, an outgoing personality, and unrelenting drive, Suzanne created a team, got partnerships with churches and local businesses, and made the idea come to life. Suzanne explains, The Lord just kept nudging me. For example, I was walking out of a movie theater and started talking to a man who happened to be a barber. I looked at him and said, have I got a program for you and then we had free haircuts. I was in JCPenney one day and asked to speak with a manager. As I told her about the program, she got just as excited about it as I was. JCPenney now provides all winter coats, tennis shoes and school supplies at cost, as well as donates the backpacks. They also provide a team of warriors to help set-up on Friday and fit children in the coats and shoes on Saturday. Last year over 50 CtK congregants volunteered at AB&B. Everyone working felt they got more joy from volunteering than the actual families receiving the gifts. This year volunteers are needed on Friday, August 10 to help set up, as well as on Saturday. Please look in the narthex for sign-up sheets, starting mid-june. We will be collecting socks throughout June for AB&B and in July, you may purchase winter coats for $12.80. Look for more information on this in the Announcement Page. Come and listen to Suzanne as our Missional 2017 Photo Speaker on Sunday, June 24 from 10:30-11 in 504 as well as watch her accept a $2,000 Big Check from the Mission Grant Fund at one of the services. A special thanks to JCPenney, Boling Vision (who will be doing eye exams and providing glasses to those who need them), Solomon Merrill of The Blue Line Barber Shop, and Kona Ice (for providing snow cones for families and volunteers). This day could not happen without these 2017 Photo wonderful businesses.

6 The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church Laser tag meets Capture the Flag with Flour Bombs YO! 6th thru 12th Graders Bring a Friend! June 3rd FLOUR BOUTS IS COMING! June 3 Grab all your friends (rising 6 th Graders and up) and head to CtK for this fun outdoor event! Flour Bouts is a highenergy cross-over game of Capture the Flag meets Laser Tag using bombs made out of flour wrapped in tissue. Use the bombs to tag your opponent and eliminate them from the game. On June 3 at 3:00 pm we will play multiple rounds and then have a cookout. The event will even feature a round of ADULTS vs. YOUTH! Make sure you wear old clothes and sturdy shoes you can run in. Watch the youth Facebook page and weekly announcements for more information and look for a signup sheet on the bulletin board coming soon! JUNE 1 @ 6 pm: Meet at CtK for flour bomb prep, decorating, food and fellowship. JUNE 3 @ 3:00 pm: Gather at CtK for the Main Event 50 th Anniversary Party Invitations The planning committee is asking for your help in building a list of former church members who may be interested in attending the 50 th Anniversary Party on Saturday, September 8th at Clay Firehouse (starts at 6 pm; doors open at 5:30 pm). Please email names and addresses to: 50thanniversary@ctkluth.com Do You Know Who Designed The New CtK Logo? The staff of CtK, council and the 50th anniversary planning committee say Thank You to Kristen Workman, CtK member and graphic designer for sharing her talent with us in designing the new CtK logo. CTK S 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE WANTS YOUR HANDPRINT The CtK 50th Anniversary committee is asking for your help in creating a new banner for our September 9, 2018 celebration church services. The God's Work, Our Hands banner will be displayed above the altar starting September 9th. We are asking EVERY CtK member to trace their one handprint (either left or right) onto a piece of cotton using the fabric and black sharpie markers available in the narthex. On the single handprint we ask that you print your name (first, last) on the first line, the month and year (i.e. May 2008) you joined CtK (or were baptized) on the second line. Fingers will be pointing down on the banner. Samples will be displayed on the table through mid-august, as we collect (hopefully) HUNDREDS of handprints for the new banner. We want baby hands, children's hands, teenager hands, mom and dad hands, adult hands, grandparent hands everyone's hand!! We will also be needing volunteers to help cut out the handprints for placement on the banner. If you are interested and good with scissors, please contact banner coordinator Kathi Thomas at kthomas2015@outlook.com or at (574) 520-0752.

The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church 7 SUNBEAM CORNER Jamaica, June 7-15 Once again a team of seven will soon be on their way to the Sunbeam Children s Home in Jamaica. While at the home, the team will be very busy. Between helping with the three daily meals, they will also lead a daily devotional with the boys where they sing, entertain through skits and puppets, and share the message of Christ. Throughout the day, they will also play games and do crafts with the boys as well as work on making repairs and improvements to the facility. They will then end each night with a team devotional. In addition, the Jamaica team will take a one day pilgrimage to Kingston and visit three different homes: a home for the severely mentally disabled, a home for the elderly and a children s orphanage. While visiting these homes, they will sing songs and share the good word of Christ. The team is to arrive at the Home on Thursday, June 7. They will leave the following Thursday for a night in Kingston. Here, the team leaders will use this last night on the island as a transitional time, doing exercises to help everyone process what they have gone through over the past week. The CtK team in Jamaica this year includes Andy Trundle, Chuck Trundle, Sally Dixon, Audrey Dixon and Don Zerfas along with two first-timers, Mariah Trench and Gary Moore. RUMMAGE SALE THANK YOU Thank you to the many people who volunteered their time to the 2018 rummage sale. Their efforts worked to once again make it a big success and a wonderful outreach to the community. The sale netted approximately $10,000 this year! Thanks be to God.

8 The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church Summer Youth Trips After many months of planning, preparation and fundraising, our youth are ready to head off and have wonderful, meaningful experiences to grow their faith, bond with each other, and "love and serve the world"! Confirmation Camp June 17-22 at Lutherwald: Addi Clark, Paige Corwin, Joel Douhan, Ava Harms, Jensen Harms, Tabby Kohlmeier, Brady Layher, Taylor Little, Grant Mallery, Elizabeth Satre, Evelyn Shrout, Bradley Thornton, and adult leaders, Pastor Brad and Pastor Caroline. ELCA National Youth Gathering June 26 - July 1 in Houston, TX: Paige Corwin, Joel Douhan, Sydney Douhan, Harriette Hallie, Jensen Harms, Tabby Kohlmeier, Miki Kosac, Grace Layman, Solomon Siafa, and adult leaders, Pastor Brad, Jill Harms, Faith Jordan and Geoff Layman. We want to thank CtK for all of their amazing support through this winter and spring as we have been preparing for these trips, and we look forward to sharing about our experiences when we return! Youth Crew Sunday School We're still going strong in the Youth Room on Sunday mornings throughout June, and beyond. So, come and join us, rising 6th graders through high schoolers. We'll meet from 10:30 through 11:15 every Sunday in June, as well as July 15 and 29. Matt Douhan and Faith Jordan are your "Crew Leaders" and look forward to staying connected with the whole crew this summer! Photo: May 20 Youth Crew SAVE the DATE: August 4th Youth Event Lake Day at the Trundle's House! When: Saturday, August 4. Meet at CtK at 2:00 pm and return after dinner Who: Youth in 6th through 12th grades What: We will be swimming, boating, tubing, and having all kinds of summer fun at the lake! Dinner included, too! More info to come.

The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church 9 PASSAGES (continued) In May, we were blessed to celebrate some important Faith Milestones with the following young people and their families: 1st Bible: Sydney Baugh, Evelyn Bruckert, Reese Clark, Maryn Harms, Elizabeth Huchko, Macy Little, Aiden Maier, Lia Pinckert, Elizabeth Satre, Molly Schuman, and Max Workman. 1st Communion: Sydney Baugh, Eden Bruckert, Eila Bruckert, Katie Corwin, Andrew Hockenhull, Lydia Kassen, Neve Kassen, Macy Little, Aiden Maier, Chase Pinckert, Lia Pinckert, and Rachel Roggow. God Bless Our 2018 Graduates! High School Graduates: Meghan Corwin, Harriette Hallie, Lexi Huchko, and Olivia Sautter. College Graduates: Sarah Benedix, Joel Doenges, Mariah Donley, Thomas Eleff, Jeffrey Gifford, Sydney Hake, Andrew Henderson, Samantha Varga, and Jonathan Westerhausen. PASSAGES - Death Please pray for the family of Barry (Sharon) Hawkins as they mourn the passing of Barry s mother, Mary Hawkins who died on May 4 in Findlay, Ohio. Please pray for Loren & Lorrie Van Oort and their family as they mourn the death of Loren s nephew, Randy Fisher, who died in Cypress, TX at the age of 48. Please pray for Georgia Stout and her family as they mourn the death of her husband, David Stout, who died on April 20 in Eagle, CO. Please pray for the family of Robert Bob Fosbrink who died at the age of 87 on April 24 in Pharr, TX. He was a former member of CtK. Baptism Asher Thomas Heasley was welcomed into the Church through Holy Baptism on May 6 at the 9:30 am service. Asher s parents are Emily & Jeff Heasley. Wedding We rejoice in the marriage of Brandon Nadolny and Sarah Hampel who were married at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on April 28 with Pastor Loren Van Oort officiating. Brandon s parents are James & Nancy Nadolny. New Members Jana Dahmen was welcomed as a new member on May 27 at the 9:30 am service. She lived in LaCrosse, WI and Gilbert, AZ before she moved to Granger in August, 2017. She enjoys hiking, kayaking, exercise, reading, woodcarving and micro-brewery beer. She came to CtK based on the internet and friends. Jana likes hugs and hugging people. Dave, Amy, Delayna and Andrew Hockenhull were welcomed as new members on May 20 at the 11:15 am service. They moved to South Bend in 2006 from the Detroit area. They love to have campfires and hang out with friends. Amy loves to read, Dave likes to experiment with smoking different cuts of meats and seasonings, Delayna loves to draw and Andrew does Taekwondo. Dave & Amy met in 1995 at ages 21 and 18. Amy was confirmed Lutheran prior to their wedding and they have continued their Lutheran faith ever since. They were invited to CtK by Jon & Kathy Thornton, their best friends. Jeff & Kathy Bernel were welcomed as new members on April 29 at the 8:15 am service. They moved to the area from LaPorte in October 2017. Jeff and Kathy enjoy traveling; Jeff enjoys motorcycle touring and Kathy plays violin and tennis. They found CtK to be very welcoming and they look forward to exploring various ministries.

10 The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church Summer Special Music Offerings Outdoor Schedule Mark your calendars! Weather permitting, on the following Sundays we will worship in the Outdoor Chapel at the 9:30 am service: June 24 (Creation Sunday) July 29 August 12 September 9 NOW is the time to volunteer for special music over the summer months! A sign-up sheet can be found on the large bulletin board just outside of the Music Room (Rm. 505). Folks of all ages and of all abilities are welcome to sign up. Music Director Hillary Doerries is happy to help you find a piece of music that s just right for you. Just catch her on a Sunday morning or contact her at hdoerries@ctkluth.com to schedule a time to meet. If you need an accompanist, one will be provided for you. Thank you in advance for sharing your gifts at CtK this summer! Vacation Bible School (VBS) Pre-School through 5th Grade August 6-10, 9 am - 11:45 am Free Register: In the narthex or online by Aug. 3 Register in the narthex or use our online registration. Please consider volunteering at VBS for one or more days! VBS is a ministry of our congregation that can only happen through the great work of many fabulous volunteers. Youth in 6th grade and up are welcome to volunteer. Please contact Faith Jordan at tfjordan3@comcast.net or 574-238- 7574 for more information. SIGN UP FOR CHURCH CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUE The game is slow pitch, with five women and five men, for fun. Eighth Grade and older are eligible to play Tuesday evenings, 6:15 pm on diamonds beginning Tuesday, May 29. You need not be there every Tuesday. Sign up on the kiosk, call Dan Chettleburgh at (574) 400-3554, or email Dan at d.chettleburgh@aol.com for information.

The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church 11 WHERE THE HOLY SPIRIT RESIDES WITHIN US On April 5, 2018 about 1:30 pm, I was headed into a storage closet across from our laundry room to get something I needed. I came to an immediate stop because the Holy Spirit was waiting for me there. He took me inside myself to the place he resides within me, and he allowed me to see myself as God sees me. God spoke to me there as his love washed over me. He told me how pleased he is with me and how very special I am to him. I felt very overwhelmingly blessed and cherished. No one loves like God. Every day I read devotions from God Calling by Two Listeners. (This is not part of the Jesus Calling series that is so popular now.) I do not read these devotions in exact order by date, so although I read it on April 5, the devotion was from September 18. The devotion was titled Dwell There. Many of the devotions are preceded by a Bible verse; this one was no exception. The verse was Psalm 91:1, and it reads as follows: He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the Shadow of the Almighty. (This is my favorite Psalm). The devotion reads as follows (partial sentences are as they appear in the devotion). Hidden in a sure place, known only to God and you! So secret that no power on earth can even find it. But, my beloved children, you must dwell therein. No fitful visit, but a real abiding. Make it your home! Your dwelling place! Over that home shall My Shadow rest, to make it doubly safe, doubly secret. Like brooding mother-bird wings that Shadow rests. How safe, how sure, you must feel there. When fears assail you and cares trouble you, then it is because you have ventured out of that protecting Shadow. Then the one, the only thing to do is to creep back into shelter again. So rest! To experience the Holy Spirit taking me to the place where he resides within me To read Psalm 91:1 which speaks to those who dwell in the secret place of the Most High under the Shadow of the Almighty To read the Dwell There devotion that speaks of a hidden place, known only to God and overshadowed by him a place for his children to be safe and protected All of the above remind us that God is always with each one of us, his beloved children. He has given us the Holy Spirit through his son Jesus. It is the Holy Spirit who bears witness to truth, who guides and directs our steps, who lives within the temples inside each of our bodies. And it is our Heavenly Father who forgives our sins, remembers them no more, and loves each of us his dear and precious children. All praise and honor and glory be His! IN AND THROUGH HIM, DIANE HUWALDT

12 The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church To my Friends at CtK, I wanted to thank you for the Blessing and gift as I retire from the staff at Christ the King. While I enjoyed performing the duties of Business Manager it was an even greater pleasure getting to interact with so many of you who are carrying out the numerous ministries at CtK. Thank you so much for allowing me to serve in this capacity for the past eight years. God Bless You, John Huchko FLOWER SALE THANK YOU WITH YOUR HELP $1,200 WAS RAISED Thank you to everyone who purchased flowers for the youth fundraiser to benefit the 2018 ELCA National Youth Gathering trip to Houston, TX. MYSTERY DINNER FUNDRAISER WITH YOUR HELP $1,700 WAS RAISED TO BENEFIT THE NAT L YOUTH GATHERING TRIP. THANK YOU!

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14 The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 27 Trinity Sunday 4 Center For The Homeless 3 Jane Aicher, Guest Pastor Jamaica Mission Trip Blessing @ 11:15 10:30 Youth Crew 3 Youth Flour Bouts & Cookout 10 Jamaica 28 Memorial Day Office Closed 12 Men s Lunch 6:15 NO Fit & Faithful 6:30 NO 4 6:30 11 Jamaica 29 6 Dismas House Dinner 6 Finance Meeting 6:30 Boy Scouts 5 12:30 Lunch Bunch 6:15 Pastoral Care Committee Mtg 6:30 Boy Scouts 7 50th Anniversary Planning Mtg 7 Social Ministry 12 Jamaica June 2018 30 10 Women s Journey 11:30 Mid day Prayer 5 Executive Meeting 6 11:30 Mid day Prayer 11:45 Staff Meeting 6 CMG Team Offsite 13 Jamaica 31 I-K Synod Assembly in Fort Wayne 8 Men s Study 7 Jamaica 14 Jamaica 1 I-K Synod Assembly in Fort Wayne 10 Prayer Shawl Ministry 6 Flour Bouts Set Up 8 Jamaica 10 Card Ministry 15 Jamaica 2 I-K Synod Assembly in Fort Wayne 10 Michiana Calligraphy Guild 2 Baptisms in Sanctuary 9 Jamaica 12 Bridal Shower in VOH 16 10:30 Youth Crew 12 Men s Lunch 6:30 7 Property Meeting 7 Stephen Ministry Supervision 11:30 Mid day Prayer 7 AFF Meeting 8 Men s Study 17 Father s Day Confirmation Camp Blessing @ 11:15 10:30 Youth Crew 18 KH Articles Due Confirmation Camp 6:30 19 Confirmation Camp 7 Council Meeting 20 Confirmation Camp 11:30 Mid day Prayer 21 Confirmation Camp 7 PHJC & Assoc. 22 Confirmation Camp MN Youth Group Overnight 23 MN Youth Group Departs 4 Center For The Homeless 24 Creation Sunday Backpack & Beyond Big Check Presentation Nat l Youth Blessing @ 11:15 8:15 & 11:15 9:30 Outdoor Chapel 10:30 Backpack & Beyond Mission Talk 10:30 Youth Crew 25 9-11:30 Shamrock PS Summer Camp 12 Men s Lunch 6 CMG Meeting 6 SCC Board Mtg 6:30 26 Nat l Youth Gathering 9-11:30 Shamrock PS Summer Camp 6 Dismas House Dinner 27 Nat l Youth Gathering 9-11:30 Shamrock PS Summer Camp 11:30 Mid day Prayer 28 Nat l Youth Gathering 9-11:30 Shamrock PS Summer Camp 8 Men s Study 29 Nat l Youth Gathering 30 Nat l Youth Gathering MN Youth Group Overnight 4 Center For The Homeless

The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church 15 July 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Nat l Youth Gathering MN Youth Group Departs 2 6:30 3 11:45 Staff Meeting 12:30 Lunch Bunch 6 Finance Meeting 6:15 Pastoral Care 7 50th Anniversary Planning Meeting 4 4th of July Office Closed 10 No Adult Study 5 6:30 Communications Team Mtg 6 10 Prayer Shawl Ministry 7 10 Michiana Calligraphy Guild 8 9 12 Men s Lunch 6 Mosiac In 504 6:30 10 12 Stephen Ministry Network 7 Property Meeting 7 Stephen Ministry Supervision 11 7 AFF Meeting 12 8 Men s Study 13 10 Card Ministry 14 15 Rev. Tim Diemer, Guest Pastor 10:30 Youth Crew 16 6:30 17 18 KH Articles Due 19 7 PHJC & Assoc. 20 21 11:30 Decorating VOH for Shower 1 Shower in VOH 22 Rev. Tim Diemer, Guest Pastor 4 Center For The Homeless 23 12 Men s Lunch 6:30 24 25 26 8 Men s Study 27 28 Habitat Matthew 25 Build (In The Morning) 4 Center For The Homeless 29 Rev. Tim Diemer, Guest Pastor 30 31 1 2 3 10 Prayer Shawl Ministry 4 9:30 Outdoor Chapel 10:30 Youth Crew 6 SCC Board Mtg 6:30 6 CMG Meeting

Christ the King Lutheran Church 17195 Cleveland Road South Bend, IN 46635 NONPROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PD SOUTH BEND, IN PERMIT NO. 94 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Senior Pastor Pastor Pastor Emeritus Music Ministries Ministry Coordinator Rev. Caroline Satre Cell: (847) 271-1414 Rev. Brad Davick Cell: (847) 271-1413 Rev. Loren Van Oort Hillary Doerries Marie Zell Business Manager Mallory Lipps Weinhold Mission Coordinator and Madison Liaison Jill Harms Faith Formation Coordinator Faith Jordan Information Technology Pam Boehnlein Custodian Choir Accompanist Jean Schlemmer Bev Butler Christ the King Lutheran Church 17195 Cleveland Road South Bend, IN 46635 (574) 272-4306 www.ctkluth.com A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America God s Work. Our Hands. Holy Communion Sunday am Monday 6:30 pm Office Hours 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday Samaritan Counseling Center (574) 277-0274 Executive Director Alexandra Sobieski Director of Operations Deborah Campoli Business Director Don Zerfas Professional counselors available by appointment. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The King s Herald is a monthly newsletter of Christ the King Lutheran Church published monthly at 17195 Cleveland Road, South Bend, IN 46635. The King s Herald can also be found under the News tab on our website www.ctkluth.com As the body of Christ, we are called and sent to love and serve the world