A Word From Pastor Terri November 2016 As the Body of Christ we are called and sent to love and serve the world Fellow Members of the Body of Christ, Contents Pastor s Reflection Mission Calendar Angel Tree / Luvability Habitat / Trivia Night Sunbeam Corner Trunk or Treat Thank You Advent Wreath & Services YAH / Sights & Sounds Parents Day Out Passages & All Saints INTO Spiritual Life Financial / Thank You IK Lutheran IK Lutheran Continued November Calendar 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Happy Advent! I know it is not quite Advent but it will be here before you know it. A newer tradition here at Christ the King is having a time of Advent Wreath Making. We will do this again this year. You may wonder why we have Advent Wreaths. A resource for worship leaders in the church, Sundays and Seasons, puts it this way. The wreath and winter candle-lighting in the midst of growing darkness strengthen some of the Advent images found in the Bible. The unbroken circle of greens is clearly an image of everlasting life, a victory wreath, the crown of Christ, or the wheel of time itself. Christians use the wreath as a sign that Christ reaches into our time to lead us to the light of everlasting life. The four candles mark the progress of the four weeks of Advent and the growth of light. Sometimes the wreath is embellished with natural dried flowers or fruit. Its evergreen branches lead the household and the congregation to the evergreen Christmas tree. In many homes, the family gathers for prayer around the wreath. November 20, throughout the morning there will be wreath making supplies in Van Oort Hall for anyone that would like to make a wreath. We do need greens for this though. Do you have evergreens on your property that you could cut several limbs off of for us to use? Please let Pastor Terri or Craig know if you can help us with this. Devotionals will be available for families as well. I encourage you to come and make a wreath to help you keep the focus on Christ this Advent season. The world wants us to jump right to Christmas and skip the preparation time but as Christians we need a time of reflection and preparation as we prepare for Christmas but also for Jesus return. I hope to see you there. Pastor Terri
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4 The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church Sunbeam Corner 2017 Jamaica Trip Planned The dates for the 2017 trip to Sunbeam Boys Home in Jamaica have been set for July 6-14. The teenage youth in the congregation will be joining the team as their mission trip for 2017. Two informational meetings were held in early October to provide details for the trip. If you are interested in going but were not able to come to one of the meetings, please contact Craig (Youth Dir.) or a member of the Planning Team: Chuck or Andy Trundle, Tom Hake, Sally Dixon or Don Zerfas for more information. Sign-up for the trip will officially begin on Sunday, November 13 in the narthex. A $100 non-refundable deposit will be due at sign-up and the team will be limited to 18 participants. Annual Celebration Dinner a Big Success: Sunbeam Assoc. for Mission (the non-profit organization that owns the Sunbeam Boys Home) held their annual fundraiser on October 1 in the Minneapolis area. Chuck and Andy Trundle and Don and Cookie Zerfas attended this year's gala affair. There was a silent auction and a live auction that raised approximately $20,000 for the home. We contributed some candy from S.B. Chocolate Factory and some candy dispensers made by Tom Hake to the silent auction. The highlight of the night was when four young men who had been raised at the home (three of which now live in the states) talked about their experiences growing up and what a difference it made when mission teams starting coming to the home. They shared, "The teams would show us love and share their love for Jesus with us. They also brought us needed resources to help us learn. All this gave us hope that our lives could change." The feelings expressed by these four young men was certainly affirmation of the tremendous work that Christ does through this organization and the mission teams that go to Sunbeam. Thanks be to God. TRUNK OR TREAT THANK YOU... to everyone who helped with this year s Trunk or Treat. The Corwin family s Duck Dynasty theme is on the left and the Gregory brothers are in their costumes on the right.
The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church 5 Advent Wreath Making Nov 20, All morning In The Fellowship Hall (VOH) Wreath making November 20 in Van Oort Hall, supplies will be available all morning for people to come in and make wreaths. There will be a dedicated Sunday School time at 10:30 am for kids, families and adults with a lesson and leaders to help you make your wreath. You and your family are invited to join us for a great time preparing for the birth of Jesus. Come make a new advent wreath for you and your family and receive some free devotionals you can use all season. No need to sign up in advance, just come on in. All are welcome! Rummage Collection Resumed After Trivia Night on November 4, you can resume bringing your rummage items and putting them on the tile floor in Van Oort Hall. If you have big items that you need picked up, call the church office or Don Zerfas to make arrangements. Due to donation regulation changes at local thrift stores, we can t accept televisions unless they are flat screen. Thanks again for your support! Like New Mattresses for Sale We currently have two king size mattresses donated by the Casper Mattress Co. available in VOH for $300 each and used for less that 100 days. They retail for $950 (king size) and we sell them for $300. Contact Don Zerfas at 261-2370. We encourage you to check out the product at www.casper.com. Sights & Sounds of the Season Dec 4 Parents' Day Out Dec 10 10 am - 2 pm Advent Services On Wednesdays Nov 30, Dec 7, 14 & 21 7-7:30 pm Emmanuel Comes! An Advent Service of the Word Come and worship in the sanctuary as we wait for the birth of our Savior. Young At Heart Fri Dec 9, 6 pm, in VOH Dinner and The Silvertones from Forever Learning directed by Maretta Hershberger. Main dish and drinks provided. Sign up on the kiosk for Appetizer, Salad or Dessert. Enjoy an evening of food, music and fellowship. Parents can drop off their children at CtK from 10 am - 2 pm on December 10. Join us for a day of singing, games, Bible study, crafts, service projects, and lunch. We will also be creating bulletin covers and prayers for our Christmas Eve Service. Please register at www.ctluth.com by December 4. Contact Craig Swendsen by email at: Cswendsen@ctkluth.com with any questions.
6 The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church PASSAGES Baptism Margot Elizabeth Frecka was welcomed into the Church through Holy Baptism on October 16. Margot s parents are Sarah & Ted Frecka and her grandparents are Deb & Tom Frecka. Hunter Joseph Gunner Jerzykowski was baptized in the hospital on October 13, due to an infection. Hunter s parents are Ali & Jerzy Jerzykowski and his great-grandmother is Mitzie Jerzykowski. New Members Leslie J. Choitz became a new CtK member on October 30. She has been involved with the South Bend Civic Theatre since 1986. Her father, Al Choitz, is a CtK member. Leslie is transferring her membership from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Tom & Nancy Rickey became new CtK members on October 9. They both started attending CtK in 2013 when they were looking for a new church. They really enjoyed the service and the friendly people. Their hobbies include antique cars and golfing. 2016 Confirmands - Confirmed Oct 23 Lia Chettleburgh Jacob Corwin Caroline Dell Logan Huchko Noah Layher Grace Layman Paige McKean Isabel Sautter Landon Slaggert Meagan Tadevich Memorial Service A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, November 5, in Osceola, to celebrate the life of Louis David Ludwig, Jr., son of Ruth Ludwig and brother of Lin (and Bob) Irish. People may pay their respects to the family and enjoy a light lunch around noon at CtK. Birth We rejoice in the birth of River Alexander Goedeck, born on Friday, October 21, to Shane & Brittany Goedeck. Jason & Kathleen Schlemmer are the Grandparents and Lowell & Jean Schlemmer are the Great-Grandparents. Death Please pray for Carol (and Jim) Brennan as they mourn the loss of Carol s brother, Alan Fiedler, who passed away unexpectedly on October 20, at the age of 68. Please pray for LeAnne (and Larry) Marsh s family as they mourn the death of LeAnne s mom, Margaret Langer, who died on October 10, in Fox Lake, IL. Please pray for Don (and JoAnne) Westerhausen's family as they mourn the loss of Don's mom, Donna Westerhausen, who died in a car accident on October 6. Please pray for David & Mary Aune, former CtK members, as they mourn the loss of their son, Karl Aune, who died on October 5. Please pray for the families of John (and Linnea) Huchko and John (and Amy) Huchko as they mourn the loss of their aunt and great aunt, Anna Lupori, who died on October 1, in Brookfield, IL. Please pray for Marty Werling s sister Pam (and Joe) Freiburger as they mourn the loss of their son, Danny Freiburger, who died on September 26, at the age of 53. Please pray for the family of Ruth Ludwig and Lin (and Bob) Irish as they mourn the loss of Ruth s son and Lin s brother, Louis David Ludwig, Jr., who died on September 26. All Saints Sunday Procession of Saints Placards, prepared in memory of loved ones who have died this year, will be part of the procession during worship on All Saints Sunday, November 6. Please include their name, photographs or other designs which represent their life. Two placards are needed for each person (one for each side of a pole). Please return them to CtK by Wednesday, November 2. Materials are in the narthex.
The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church 7 SPIRITUAL LIFE TRUST IN GOD All of us plan ahead: making arrangements to get together with family and friends, scheduling appointments, attending worship, praying, preparing for holiday, birthday, and anniversary celebrations, allotting time for household chores and yard work, exercising, shopping, vacationing and travel. It is good to make plans. In reality, however, we never know for certain what tomorrow will bring. But, we know who guides us through all our tomorrows and who gives us what we need to proceed along the way. As Moses and Aaron led God s people in the wilderness, they complained about dying from hunger. Then the Lord said to Moses, Behold I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a day s portion every day (Exodus 16:4) They were instructed on the sixth day to gather twice as much as they gathered daily, so they could observe the Sabbath rest on the seventh day. Each man was to gather as much as he could eat, according to the number of people in his tent. The people listened and obeyed God. He provided for them, and they always had enough to eat. In the Lord s Prayer, we pray: Give us this day our daily bread. (Matthew 6:9-13) We ask God to provide us with what is sufficient for that day. He honors our prayer by doing that for each of us. Although, like his people in the wilderness, we also find that His provision is not always what we expected or wanted. We are not always grateful. God does not give up on us; he encourages us with His Word. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6) Thou dost keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusts in thee. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. (Isaiah 26:3-4) Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Let the day s own trouble be sufficient for the day. (Matthew 6:34) No one loves each of us more than our Heavenly Father loves us. That is one amazing fact to consider! Think about the love each one of us has for our spouses, children, siblings, friends, people in need. And yet, these loves pale in comparison to God s love for us. HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON TO DIE FOR YOU AND ME!!! Which one of us would choose to give his child to die? I would not. But then, I m not God. Above all, God is cheering for us to be all He created us to be, and that s a tall order. We strive every day of our lives to attain that, and it doesn t matter that we don t always succeed. It matters that we never, never stop trying! Here s one of my favorite songs. It was written by Carolyn Adkins in the late sixties. Listen to the Collingsworth Family s recording of it on YouTube. It is very uplifting. FEAR NOT TOMORROW In this age of uncertainty, questions come to my mind. Are you troubled o er things to come? What is waiting ahead for me and the rest of mankind? Is your future unsure? Fear not tomorrow. God is already there. Are you dreading the coming dawn? A long day to endure? He s charting the course you ll take. Fear not tomorrow. God is already there. He sees each hidden snare. He s charting the course you ll take. He s waiting to guide you through each burden and care. He sees each hidden snare. Fear not tomorrow. God is already there. He s waiting to guide you through each burden and care. Fear not tomorrow. God is already there. Many things about tomorrow I don t seem to understand. Oh, but I know who holds tomorrow. And I know, oh, I know. Yes, I know who holds my hand. Fear not tomorrow. God is already there. Already there. In His Name Diane Huwaldt Member of the Spiritual Life Committee
8 The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church Thanks to everyone at CtK for their prayers, cards, phone calls and meals after my recent leg surgery. I appreciate everyone's kindness as I rehab and get back on my feet. Lorrie Van Oort Thank you for your concern, prayers, cards, phone calls and attendance at the memorial and lunch for our son, Mark. This was an unexpected blow to the family. We could not have gotten through this without our faith and your support. Please continue to pray for us as we work through our grief. We truly appreciate everything you have done for us. Blessings, John and Nancy Seng and family
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The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church 11 November 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Sunday Schedule 8:15, 9:30 & 11:15 Worship 10:20 SS Opening - In Sanctuary 10:20 Adult SS 10:30 SS Classrooms 7 AA Meeting Wed. Schedule 10 Adult Study 11:30 Mid day Prayer 5:45 Children s Choir 7 Sanctuary Choir 7 AA Meeting 7:30 Confirmation 1 12:30 Lunch Bunch 2:30 Braille 5:30 AA Meeting 6:15 Pastoral Care 6:30 Boy Scouts 7 Social Ministry 8:15 Venture Crew 2 Wed. Schedule 11:45 Staff Mtg 5 Wed Evening Meal 6 Martin Luther Book Discussion 7 Martin Luther Book Discussion 7 Women on Wednesday 3 10:00 Prayer Shawl 7 Xalt! Rehearsal 4 5:30 Trivia Night Set-up 6 Trivia Begins 7 AA Meeting 5 8 AA Meeting 10 Michiana Calligraphy Guild 10:30 Memorial Service - Osceola 12 Memorial Lunch 6 All Saints Day Sunday Schedule Daylight Savings Time Ends 7 Women s Journey 7 5:15 Beginning Bells 6 Alleluia Quartet 6:15 Fit & Faithful 6:30 Worship 7 Alleluia Ringers 8 Election Polling Place (Narthex) 12 Stephen Ministry 2:30 Braille 5:30 AA Meeting 6:30 Boy Scouts 6:30 Medicare Mtg 7 Worship Comm 7 Property Meeting 7 Stephen Ministry Supervision 9 Wed. Schedule 2:30 AFF Meeting 5 Wed Evening Meal 6 Martin Luther Book Discussion 7 Martin Luther Book Discussion 10 7:30 Men s Bible Study 7 Xalt! Rehearsal 11 10 Card Ministry 3 Hearth at Juday Creek 7 AA Meeting 12 8 AA Meeting 9 Network Stephen Ministers in VOH 9:30 Michiana Calligraphy in 504 13 Sunday Schedule 7 Women s Journey 14 12 Men s Lunch 5:15 Beginning Bells 6 Alleluia Quartet 6:15 Fit & Faithful 6:30 Worship 7 Alleluia Ringers 15 2:30 Braille 5:30 AA Meeting 6:30 Boy Scouts 7 Council Meeting 8:15 Venture Crew 16 Wed. Schedule 11:45 Staff Mtg 5 Wed Evening Meal 6 Martin Luther Book Discussion 7 Martin Luther Book Discussion 7 Women on Wednesday 17 6:30 PHJC Assoc. 7 Xalt! Rehearsal 18 7 AA Meeting 19 8 AA Meeting 20 Christ the King Sunday Sunday Schedule Advent Wreath Making (all morning) 1:30 Creekside Village 7 Women s Journey 21 5:15 Beginning Bells 6 Alleluia Quartet 6:15 Fit & Faithful 6:30 Worship 7 Alleluia Ringers 22 2:30 Braille 5:30 AA Meeting 6:30 Boy Scouts 7 TWIGS Genealogy 23 Wed. Schedule 7:30 No Confirmation (Thanksgiving) 24 Thanksgiving Office Closed 7 Xalt! Rehearsal 25 Office Closed 7 AA Meeting 26 8 AA Meeting 4 Center For The Homeless 27 First Sunday Of Advent Sunday Schedule 10:20 Adult SS Meets No Child/Youth Sunday School 4 Center For The Homeless 7 Women s Journey 28 12 Men s Lunch 5:15 Beginning Bells 6 Alleluia Quartet 6 SCC Board Mtg 6:15 Fit & Faithful 6:30 Worship 7 Alleluia Ringers 29 2:30 Braille 5:30 AA Meeting 6 Dismas House 6:30 Boy Scouts 30 Wed. Schedule 7 pm Advent Service
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 Pastors Pastor Emeritus Faith Formation Music Ministries Ministry Coordinator Business Manager Mission Coordinator Madison Liaison Rev. Steven Schwier (574) 273-8836 Cell: (574) 514-2051 Rev. Terri Peterson (574) 855-1312 Rev. Loren Van Oort Craig Swendsen Hillary Doerries Marie Zell John Huchko Jill Harms Ruth Nieboer Information Technology Pam Boehnlein Custodian Choir Accompanist Music Ministry Admin. Jean Schlemmer Bev Butler Elliott Smith 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 8:15, 9:30 & 11:15 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 Clinical Director Tony Garascia 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