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September 2018 As the Body of Christ we are called and sent to love and serve the world A Word From Pastor Caroline Happy Birthday, Christ the King! When Pastor Brad turned 40, I hosted a giant backyard surprise party. He came home from officiating a wedding, clicked the garage door opener, and watched in awe as he saw hundreds of feet then (as the garage door continued to rise) legs and arms then the smiling faces of family and friends yelling surprise! It was a grand day. Although the upcoming 50 th birthday party for Christ the King is not a surprise, it will be equally as grand. On Saturday, September 8 at Clay Church/Firehouse Campus, enjoy all the familiar trappings of a birthday party: balloons, cupcakes, pictures from the past, pictures taken to commemorate the moment, a gift to and from the congregation; there is even a crossword puzzle! It will be an evening to remember a celebration of the life Christ the King has lived up to this point and a look toward the life that is yet to come. What will the next 50 years hold? At the ripe old age of 50 (or at the tender young age of 50, depending on whether you re looking at it from above or below), Christ the King is not slowing down or coasting into retirement. If there s any doubt about this, consider the next day s schedule! After celebrating in grand style on Saturday night, Sunday morning we rise to the next 50 years in the following fashion: Sunday, September 9 8:15 am Traditional Worship 9:30 am Contemporary Worship 9:30 am Adult Study in 502/504 10:30 am Sunday School begins for 2 year-olds through 12 th graders: meet your teachers and classmates! 10:50 am GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY for the new canopy. Meet outside the main entrance (weather permitting). 11:15 am Traditional Worship 12:30 pm 2/4/8/ CMG Let s Go event (lunch provided, see page 2 for more information) 5 7 pm Youth Orientation for youth in 6 th 12 th grades and their parents (dinner provided, see page 4 for more information) So let s party on Saturday, September 8! Then let s come together on Sunday, September 9 and begin the next 50 years of hearing the good news, being strengthened and fed for the days ahead, and loving and serving the world. That s the life of Christ the King. Blessings as always, Pastor Caroline Contents Pastor s Reflection 2/4/8 CMG Let s Go! CMG (continued) Mission Calendar God s Work. Our Hands Youth / Sunday School Music Intern/ Bible Study 50th Anniversary Events Crossword Puzzle Group Events / Passages Thank You Photos Spiritual Life Financial Information Bishop s Newsletter September Calendar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

2 The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church 2/4/8 CMG Let s Go! Christ the King is one of 30 congregations in the state of Indiana accepted into a community ministry grant (CMG) program through the Center for Congregations. The grant process will help us discern what God is doing right here and right now and how we as CtK might be part of it in partnership with our surrounding community. During this event, people will begin connecting the assets worshippers identified on August 12 with a tangible way to support God s dream for our community. Lunch will be provided! CtK s Community Ministry Grant process is picking up speed. In fact, we are getting ready to step on the accelerator! If you recall, the Center for Congregations process that we are following is: Collaborative, Asset-Based and Relational CAR! So far we have been working on determining the assets of our members, our church and the community around us. We asked for your input on these assets during Pastor Caroline s sermon the weekend of August 12 th. We also wanted to know what you think God s dreams are for our community. We received a lot of interesting input that weekend. See the charts below showing the various themes that rose to the surface. The Stirring Team is excited to talk about your input at our next event, the 2-4-8 CMG Let s Go! gathering in Van Oort Hall at 12:30 PM on Sunday, September 9 th (lunch will be provided). We will delve deeper into the input received at the August 12 th weekend services.

The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church 3 The event will be fun and Relational as we learn more about each other and enjoy each other s company. We need at least 64 people from the congregation to attend the event for this to work. Hopefully more will attend. Please sign up for the 2-4-8 CMG Let s Go! event at the CMG display in the narthex. We need you to keep this journey going! The September 9th event will definitely be Collaborative as we will all participate in an intriguing process involving group discussions of 2, then 4 and then 8 people. The idea is that we will gradually come closer to understanding the community ministry God has been dreaming for CtK and our community to undertake together. Now, some of you may be asking yourselves, Where is this all going? Why can t we get more concrete information to help us better understand what this CMG journey really is? Well, to be truthful, the Stirring Team has been wrestling with the same questions. The Center for Congregations has given us some examples from other churches that have taken this journey already. Here is one. A church created a tutoring center for kids after school. They had a need in their community to improve educational outcomes of their kids. The church had a number of current and retired educators individual assets. They had rooms in their church that were not being used congregational assets. There were passionate and concerned teachers and school administrators that really wanted their kids to succeed community assets. They all worked with each other for the kids. They encouraged and celebrated each child as they improved their grades. The kids gained confidence and succeeded at higher and higher rates. There was a decline in negative activity involving the kids after school. There were strong relationships built as everyone collaborated and used their combined assets in this endeavor. One of God s dreams for that community became reality! As Pastor Brad stated in his August 19 th sermon, God abided with them and the church and community and kids abided with each other. Stay tuned! Tom Jordan, CMG Committee Member

4 The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church Mission Activity Calendar Now through Sunday, September 9 MUM SALE It s that time of year to start thinking of fall flowers. Mums are $6 / plant and come in a variety of colors. Order forms will be available in the narthex and must be submitted with a check by Sunday, September 9. Plants can be picked up outside the church on Saturday, September 15 between 10-12 pm. Proceeds will go to the Madison Food Packs. Call Jill Harms with any questions at 515 451-9788. Beginning Mon., September 3 Tues., September 4 7 pm GOD S WORK. OUR HANDS. SHOWING GOD S LOVE TO THE COMMUNITY Mark your calendars for a wonderful season of giving to our community. Whether it s reaching out to our shut-ins, participating in a rummage sort, helping animals at the Humane Society, playing games or planting mums at Healthwin, volunteering at the day program at Hannah s & Friends, donating baby supplies for Women s Care Center, donating money to be matched by Meijer for Clay Food Pantry, making a meal for CtK or praying for our congregational members who are out serving our community, you will have a great time and feel fulfilled helping those in our community. Sign-up for all activities can be found in the narthex. SOCIAL MINISTRY COMMITTEE This fun & lively committee organizes & coordinates the many monthly mission activities at CtK. This month we will be focusing on Madison STEAM Academy. Friday, September 7 10:00 am 12 pm Friday, September 14 10 am 12 pm Sat., September 22 Sun., September 23 4 pm 6 pm Tues., September 25 6 pm 7:15 pm PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SHARE FELLOWSHIP WHILE KNITTING 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. 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 selfserve/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.

The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church 5 Spotlight on Missions - God s Work. Our Hands. God s Work. Our Hands. is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. This year, in celebration of the 30 th anniversary of God s Work. Our Hands., we at CtK are expanding our opportunities to encompass not just a day, but a month of service. Most activities will happen the first week of September, but many will continue throughout the month. Below is a list of the opportunities available. You can bring donations and sign up for any of these activities at the God s Work. Our Hands. display in the narthex. The Humane Society: Volunteers are needed to (1) assist in cleaning the cat adoption areas, (2) stripping and repainting wooden boxes used in the cat adoption area (3) drop off the following donations: canned dog and cat food, new or used towels and new or used blankets. The Women s Care Center: A volunteer is needed to drop off the following donations: baby blankets, baby footie sleepers (all sizes), diapers (all sizes), 100 count baby wipes, sippy cups & baby mirror for cars (can get at Walmart) Healthwin Specialized Care: Volunteers are needed to (1) play bingo with the residents and (2) make artificial flower displays with members of the Mosaic Day Program to be delivered to the nurses stations and (3) plant mums outside the facility. Donations are being collected for (1) the flower arrangements and (2) bingo prizes. Hannah s & Friends: Volunteers are needed to assist with the day program. Christ the King Lutheran Church: Volunteers are needed to (1) bake cookies for shut-ins, (2) make cards for shut-ins, (3) visit shut-ins and deliver the cookies and cards, (4) help shut-ins on projects around their home, (5) clean up the church after the 2-4-8 CMG Let s Go luncheon, (6) prepare and serve a meal for the Church Musician Workshop, (7) help with a rummage sort and (8) pray for the CtK members doing God s Work. Our Hands. in our community. Donations being collected are cookies for shut-ins, food for the 2-4-8 CMG Let s Go luncheon, and the Church Musician Workshop. The Women of the ELCA: Volunteers are needed to deliver donations to Grace Lutheran Church. Donations being collected are deodorant, disposable razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shower shoes (flip flops) & women s hygiene products. Clay Food Pantry: $10 donations are being collected, as Meijer on Portage Road will match any donations throughout a designated time. Opportunities are added weekly, so please continue to review the God s Work. Our Hands. display. If you sign up to participate, you will receive an email reminding you of your commitment and giving you any needed instruction. Thanks to all who are participating in showing our community that here at CtK, as a body of Christ, we are called and sent to love and serve the world.

6 The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church Youth Orientation for YOUTH and PARENTS OF 6 th 12 th graders Sunday, September 9 from 5 7 pm Dinner will be served in Van Oort Hall. All 6 th 12 th grade youth and their parents are asked to please attend our Youth Orientation Meeting (6th - 9th grade confirmation students are required to attend). With confirmation for 6th-8 th graders moving to Sunday evenings (twice a month from 5 7 pm), there is also opportunity for 9 th -12 th graders to have a joint opening and closing with this age group and their own time in-between. Come hear why this is important, how this is part of an overall emphasis on youth and family, and what else is going on this year and in the years to come. So don t miss out! Anyone who is interested in finding out more is welcome to join us! Please RSVP to Faith Jordan at: tfjordan3@comcast.net or 574-238-7574. Sunday School News Looking forward to a great start for our 2018-2019 Sunday School year, with a celebration on Rally Day, September 9! Parents and their children should come to the classrooms from 10:30 to 10:50, where teachers will get acquainted with the kids and do a fun activity together. From there, we will join with the congregation outside for a groundbreaking ceremony for the canopy project, at around 10:50. Then plan to stay for lunch and the Community Ministry Grant celebration at 12:30! Sunday School Classrooms 2-3 year olds (new class): 401 (nursery) PreK/Kindergarten: 402 1st/2nd grades: 403 3rd-5th grades: 404 6th through 12 grades: Youth room Starting Sept. 16, Sunday School will run from 10:30 to 11:10 am each Sunday, with a 10 minute "Closing" in room 405 from 11:00 to 11:10 am, which will include music, offering and a closing prayer (nursery group through 5th grade). We are looking forward to starting this new format this year! Come and join us! Please register for this year's Sunday School, online at ctkluth.com, or in the narthex. For more information, or if you're interested in being a teacher or helper, please contact Faith Jordan at tfjordan3@comcast.net. Information Meeting for Summer 2019 Reach Mission Trip All youth (6th through 12th grades) and their parents are invited and encouraged to attend an information meeting on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 12:30, in Van Oort Hall, to learn about next summer's Reach Mission Trip! In past years, our CtK youth have gone to New York, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and other locations to serve others and make an impact. Where will we go next summer? Come and find out! Registrations are beginning now, so get on board this amazing trip soon! For more information, contact Faith Jordan at tfjordan3@comcast.net. Save the Date: Trunk or Treat, October 21-5:00 to 6:30 pm Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual CtK Trunk or Treat event. This is a great outreach to our community, as we host families from McKinley, Madison, Swanson and Darden schools, as well as numerous others from the area who come for our safe, friendly "trick or treating" and supper. Many volunteers will be needed for this event, including those who want to host a decorated "trunk" and pass out candy, and those who would like to help with serving the meal. Watch for more information and sign up sheets in the narthex and come and join in the fun!

The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church 7 Please Welcome Ms. Erin Wendt, CtK s new Sacred Music Intern Erin Wendt is a first year choral conducting masters student in the Sacred Music program at the University of Notre Dame. Erin comes to Christ the King after teaching junior high and high school choir for the past five years in the Gilbert Public School system in Gilbert, Arizona. Erin graduated from Northern Arizona University with dual degrees in vocal performance and choral music education. While at NAU, she sang in the Shrine of the Ages choir and the select vocal jazz ensemble High Altitude, in addition to studying voice with Dr. Ricardo Pereira. In 2012, Erin was awarded the Outstanding Future Music Educator award by the Arizona Choral Directors Association and in 2014 she was awarded the New Choral Educator of the Year award by the Arizona Choral Educators Association. CtK's Children's Choir Rehearsals Begin Wednesday, September 5 From 6:15-7:00 pm In The Music Room We have had several choristers graduate and are looking for some new voices! Children in kindergarten through 6th grade are welcome. COFFEE and a book Looking for a different small group option? How about reading a book of the month! The group will meet Tuesday, September 18th from 9:30-11:00 am. (The location will depend on the number of people who sign up.) Making Room for God: Decluttering and the Spiritual Life by Mary Elizabeth Sperry is the book selected for September. A sign-up sheet and a copy of the book are located on a table in the narthex. Books cost $12.25 and will be available in the church office on September 5th. Your assignment will be to read the book and consider a few comments to discuss in class. Any questions, please call Nancy Hanson (277-3837). Women s Journey Group This group will be reading "The Second Half of Life, by Angeles Arrien. All women are invited to join in conversation and discussion on Wednesdays from 10-11:30 am in room 303. Braille Bible Assembly Braille Ministry resumes on Tuesday, September 11 at 2:30 pm at St Peter's Lutheran Church, 437 E Dragoon Tr, Mishawaka, (or car pool from CtK at 2pm) and meets most every week during the school year. CtK members and others in the community have involved in Braille Bible assembly for many years. God s work, our hands. People locally, nationally, and internationally who couldn't see to read the Bible are now able to touch the promises of Jesus. New Adult Bible Study During Adult Sunday School At 9:30 am In Room 504 And Also During Wed 10 am Bible Study In Room 504/502 A New Testament Bible Study on the Book of Mark titled Be Diligent: Serving Others as You Walk with the Master Servant by Warren W. Wiersbe (Book cost = $6.50 each) Crop Hunger Walk Sun, Sept 30 at Howard Park, SB Walk Starts @ 2 pm - Register @ 1:15 pm Stop by our table in the narthex on Sunday, September 9, 16, 23 and 30 to sign up to walk, help sponsor a walker or if you need further information.

8 The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church CtK s 50 th Anniversary (Reminder Of Events) The CtK 50 th Anniversary Committee has been working hard planning events for the church s upcoming celebration. Besides the kickoff 50 th birthday party on Saturday, September 8 th (honoring the first church service held at CtK), we will display our new God s Work, Our Hands banner in the chancel starting Sunday, September 9 th. Our 5 senior pastors and co-pastors have been invited back to South Bend to preach or preside at a CtK church service during the 5 month celebration period, September through January. Associate pastors and former CtK staff members will be invited to the September 8 th birthday party. Preaching at all 3 services on Sunday, September 30 th is Pastor Joel Quie, who currently serves an ELCA congregation in Eden Prairie, MN. Joel will be visiting with his wife Sarah and son Stefan, who was born in South Bend while Joel was in graduate school at Notre Dame. Pastor Emeritus Loren Van Oort will be presiding at all 3 services on October 21 st. Loren is the first and founding pastor of our church family, who served the congregation for 32 years with his wife Lorrie before retiring in South Bend. This day is also Mission Sunday, with an emphasis on CtK s partnership with the Sunbeam Boys Home in Jamaica. Pastor Steven Schwier will preach at all 3 services on November 11 th. Steve recently retired from CtK after 17 years of service and lives with his wife Kathy in Granger. Pastor Caroline Satre, our current senior pastor, will preach at all 3 services on December 16 th. Completing the series will be IK Synod Bishop Bill Gafkjen, former CtK co-pastor, who will preach at all 3 services on January 20 th, commemorating the 50 th anniversary of the incorporation of CtK into the American Lutheran Church. Pastor Bill and his wife Janet will be visiting from Indianapolis, where they currently reside. Put these dates on your calendars, and join us for worship and celebration on these and all upcoming Sundays at CtK! In preparation of our CTK 50th Anniversary celebration this September, two crossword puzzles have been crafted for your interest. Both include clues that draw from different aspects of CTK and CTK history. (Turn the page for the Challenge Edition)

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10 The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church No Monday Evening Worship On September 3 (Labor Day Weekend) Women On Wednesday Begins Sept 5 At 7 pm In Room 103 Women of the ELCA SAVE the DATE: September 29 th Women of the ELCA Fall Gathering will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Elkhart on Saturday, Sept. 29. The selected charity is Faith Mission of Elkhart, and we will be collecting the following items as our physical offering: deodorant, disposable razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, diapers of any size, flip flops and hygiene products. Red Cross Blood Drive Sept. 30 from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm in Room 504 Sign up online at www.redcross.org, under Give Blood, Find A Blood Drive, zip code 46635 and register under Christ the King by clicking on the right arrow. Sign-up sheets will also be available in the narthex. A Backpack & Beyond On Aug. 11 With your help approximately 400 kids (250 families) received donated school supplies & other services! PASSAGES Birth We rejoice in the birth of Levin Hector Snyder Bero born on July 23 to Beth Snyder & Steve Bero in Guildford, Surrey, U.K. Donna & Bob Snyder are the happy grandparents. Baptism Blair McKinzee Marie Cunningham was welcomed into the Church through Holy Baptism on August 5. Blair is the daughter of Trevor and Julie Cunningham and granddaughter of Jim & Trudy Lietzan. First Communion Milestone Lydia and Neve Kassen celebrated their First Communion on Monday, August 13 at the 6:30 pm service. Wedding We rejoice in the marriage of Abigail Olson & Jason Brown who were united in marriage on August 18 at CtK. Abby is the daughter of Kathy & Greg Olson. Death Please pray for Dee Schlotfeldt and her family as they mourn the passing of Dee s brother, Verlyn Westra, who died on August 6 in Lincoln, NE. Verlyn was also the uncle of Chris (Katie) Schlotfeldt and Laurie (Mike) Garver. Please pray for the family of Sandy and Brent Mohr as they mourn the passing of Sandy s mother, Wilma Ann Hall, who died on July 29, in Ypsilanti, MI.

The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church 11 Thank You For Your Help With The Habitat Build On July 28 Thank You For Your Help With VBS August 6-10

12 The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church ANGEL HELPERS The other day I was thinking about two times I have fallen. The first time was in 2010 when I tripped over a power cord in my doctor s office. It seemed as though it took forever from the time I tripped to the time I landed on the floor. Thankfully, there were no injuries. The second time was in 2011. Amanda had recently been transferred from Los Angeles to Chicago and she was so pleased to be closer to home. We were very excited about her move, too. Jim hadn t retired yet, so he was happy to visit on weekends, and I was able to stay during the week. My family knows how much I love to organize so if they have cupboards, closets or drawers that need to be put in order, I m their person. (Jim and I helped my sister pack out her house in Glen Ellyn, while her husband was working. They put a lot of things in storage prior to putting their house on the market. In my book this is major, big time fun, because they had three levels to work with. Anyway, you get the idea of one of the things that I call fun, but most people would not.) Returning to Amanda s move, there were many things to keep me busy while she was at work during the day. Holding a large storage box and moving forward to put it into a walk-in closet, I missed seeing a second box on the floor in front of me. Of course I tripped and fell onto the second box. It felt as though I was moving in slow motion. There was plenty of time for me to assess the situation and decide how to land. Fortunately I wasn t hurt. Years earlier, I read a book about angels that said when you experience a time lapse or a slow motion experience, angels may be at work. During both incidents, I believe angels slowed my falls. Here are two incidents my sister Dinah shared with me. In 2013, she was carrying a dish to share at a neighbor s party when she caught her foot on their door sill and fell. She described the experience as feeling like she was moving through Jello. She felt there was time for decision-making that shouldn t have been there. She felt strongly that angels must have slowed her falls. The second incident happened in 2017, shortly after she and her husband Rick moved to North Carolina. She was holding the door open for Rick and their friend Peggy to bring some furniture in. In the process, her shoe caught on the carpet pad and she started falling backwards onto the foyer rug. She had time to figure out how to land. Peggy said to her, I ve never seen anyone fall so slowly. That s the hand of God. Dinah felt God had sent angels to protect her, and she was not hurt. How many times in each of our lives have we experienced unusual events? And how many times have we responded by saying: Boy, was I lucky! or This must be my lucky day! or Someone must be watching over me! Was it really only about luck? Who was that someone you thought was watching over you? Allow the possibility that it was God whose legions of angels are his to dispatch wherever he sees a need. For he shall give his angels charge of you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up lest you dash your foot against a stone. (Psalm 91: 11-12) See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way. (Exodus 23:20) IN AND THROUGH HIM, DIANE HUWALDT

The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church 13 Canopy Project To build a canopy over the main entrance of CtK Budget: $142,000 Given through July: $117,770

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The King s Herald Christ the King Lutheran Church 15 September 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 8 AA Meeting 9:30 Bridal Shower 10 Michiana Calligraphy Guild 2 8:15, 9:30 & 11:15 Worship 9:30 Adult Study 3 LABOR DAY Office Closed 6 NO Alleluia Quartet 6:30 NO Worship 7 NO Alleluia Ringers 4 God s Work Our Hands Week 12:30 Lunch Bunch 6 Communications 6:15 Pastoral Care 6:30 Boy Scouts 6:30 Venture Crew 7 50th Anniversary Planning Meeting 7 Social Ministry 5 God s Work Our Hands Week 10 Adult Study 10 Women s Journey 11:30 Mid day Prayer 11:45 Staff Meeting 5:30 Shamrock Preschool Open House 6:15 Children's Choir 7 Sanctuary Choir 7 Women On Wed. 6 God s Work Our Hands Week 8 Men s Study 7 Xalt! Rehearsal 7 God s Work Our Hands Week 10 Prayer Shawl Ministry 8 8 AA Meeting 12 CMG Set-up In VOH 5:30 Clay Firehouse doors open for 50th Party 6 Dinner / Program for 50th Party 9 50th Anniv. Banner, Mum Sale... Rally Day 8:15, 9:30 & 11:15 Worship 9:30 Adult Study 10:30 Sunday School 10:30 Youth Crew 10:50 Canopy Groundbreaking 12:30 CMG Listening Event (includes lunch) 5 Youth & Confirmation Orientation Dinner 10 12 Men s Lunch 6Alleluia Quartet 6 Mosiac South Advocacy 6:15 Fit & Faithful 6:30 Worship 7 Alleluia Ringers 11 12 Stephen Ministry Network 2:30 Braille 6 CMG Offsite 6:30 Boy Scouts 6:30 Venture Crew 7 Property Meeting 7 Stephen Ministry Supervision 7 Worship Meeting 12 10 Adult Study 10 Women s Journey 11:30 Mid day Prayer 12:30 CMG Online 4:30 Executive Committee 6 Finance Committee 6:15 Children's Choir 7 AFF Meeting 7 Sanctuary Choir 13 7 Xalt! Rehearsal 14 Mum Sale Sort 10 Card Ministry 15 8 AA Meeting 10 12 Mum Sale Outdoor Pick-Up 16 8:15, 9:30 & 11:15 Worship 9:30 Outdoor Chapel 9:30 Adult Study 10:30 Sunday School 10:30 Youth Crew 1 Norway/Denmark/ Sweden Trip Meeting 17 6Alleluia Quartet 6:15 Fit & Faithful 6:30 Worship 7 Alleluia Ringers 18 KH Articles Due 9:30 Book Of The Month 2:30 Braille 6:30 Boy Scouts 6:30 Venture Crew 7 Council Meeting 19 10 Adult Study 10 Women s Journey 11:30 Mid day Prayer 11:45 Staff Meeting 6:15 Children's Choir 7 Sanctuary Choir 7 Women On Wed. 20 8 Men s Study 7 Faith Formation Meeting 7 Xalt! Rehearsal 7 PHJC & Assoc. 21 22 8 AA Meeting 9 Michiana Calligraphy in VOH 4 Center for the Homeless 23 8:15, 9:30 & 11:15 Worship 9:30 Adult Study 10:30 Sunday School 10:30 Youth Crew 1 Rummage Sort 4 Center for the Homeless 5 Confirmation/Sr High 24 12 Men s Lunch 6Alleluia Quartet 6 SCC Board Mtg 6:15 Fit & Faithful 6:30 Worship 7 Alleluia Ringers 25 2:30 Braille 6 CMG Offsite 6 Dismas House Dinner & Fellowship 6:30 Boy Scouts 6:30 Venture Crew 26 10 Adult Study 10 Women s Journey 11:30 Mid day Prayer 6:15 Children's Choir 7 Sanctuary Choir 27 7 Xalt! Rehearsal 28 29 8 AA Meeting 30 Guest Preacher, Pastor Joel Quie 8:30 to 12:30 Red Cross Blood Drive 8:15, 9:30 & 11:15 Worship 9:30 Adult Study 10:30 Sunday School 10:30 Youth Crew 2 Crop Walk 1 6Alleluia Quartet 6:15 Fit & Faithful 6:30 Worship 7 Alleluia Ringers 2 12:30 Lunch Bunch 2:30 Braille 6:15 Pastoral Care 6:30 Boy Scouts 6:30 Venture Crew 7 Social Ministry 3 10 Adult Study 10 Women s Journey 11:30 Mid day Prayer 11:45 Staff Meeting 6:15 Children's Choir 7 Sanctuary Choir 7 Women On Wed. 4 8 Men s Study 7 Xalt! Rehearsal 5 Church Musician Workshop, Oct 5-6 10 Prayer Shawl Ministry 7 Samaritan Center Hymn Festival 6 Church Musician Workshop, Oct 5-6 8 AA Meeting 10 Michiana Calligraphy in VOH

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 Business Manager Mission Coordinator Rev. Caroline Satre Cell: (847) 271-1414 Rev. Brad Davick Cell: (847) 271-1413 Rev. Loren Van Oort Hillary Doerries Marie Zell John Huchko Jill Harms Faith Formation Coordinator Faith Jordan Communications Coordinator Lisa Kochanowski Custodian Choir Accompanist Sacred Music Intern Jean Schlemmer Bev Butler Erin Wendt 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 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