What's Happening at Christ the King

July 7, 2010

Bible Verse of the Week:  Psalm 25: 4-7

Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
   teach me your paths. 
 Lead me in your truth, and teach me,
   for you are the God of my salvation;
   for you I wait all day long.


 Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love,
   for they have been from of old. 
 Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
   according to your steadfast love remember me,
   for your goodness' sake, O Lord!

 Thanks to Priscilla Berg and all of our Habitat for Humanity Volunteers

     Priscilla Berg has done a marvelous job serving as our Habitat Chair for the past 10 years.  We want to thank her and all of our volunteers for their willingness to serve and work hard during our Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity project in Oakdale in June.   We had a very successful week, with full crews every day.  Thanks to those of you who worked on site and to those who provided food.  Thanks for the patience and cooperation of those who worked on Friday when the crew had to quit early because of the weather. Thanks for everyone's willingness to do whatever task they were assigned. 

Habitat 2010

     Every nail pounded, every board cut, every shovel full of dirt, every sweep of a broom, every hour in the kitchen, helped make progress toward providing affordable housing for low-income families in the Twin Cities.  Fifty people were involved in this year's effort.  In addition to providing morning and afternoon snacks each day, we provided 89 person-days of labor. 

     The families who will be living in the units CtK worked on had finished their sweat equity hours, and so were not working on site, but we spoke to a neighbor in one of the homes across the street.  He expressed profound thanks for the efforts of volunteers who enable families like his to own a home. 

     Although Priscilla still plans to participate, she is resigning as organizer of the project.  If any of you would be willing to chair or co-chair next year's effort, please let Regina Kaun (chair of the Social Ministry Team) <Regina35@yahoo.com> or Priscilla know.  She says she will be glad to provide a time-line of things to do, as well as all of the bulletin and Herald announcements, etc

Social Ministry Leadership Opportunities

• Become a member if the Social Ministry Steering Committee which  meets every other month to oversee spending, review needs and discuss new ministry opportunities. 

• Serve as a Co-Chair for Meals on Wheels 

• Serve as a Chair or Co-Chair for Habitat for Humanity

Operation Minnesota Nice

• The Social Ministry group will be attending a packing event for Operation Minnesota Nice this Thursday, July 8, from 7-8pm at the Tri-City Legion on Old Hwy 8 (across from the Dairy Queen) and would love for you to join us.  OMN supports "adopted" soldiers serving overseas who may not be receiving packages from home.  Please let Regina or Marinna Kaun know if you are able to attend.     

• Donate money or items for the care packages.  See additional information in the narthex beginning July 1.

Minneapolis Crisis Nursery- note date change!

• Volunteer for 3 hours on August 1 or August 30 from 4-7pm to prepare a meal and spend time with children ages infant-6 who are temporarily staying at the nursery to allow their parents time to stabilize their home environment, find work, etc.     

Upcoming Drives

We have (2) upcoming drives that provide an opportunity to donate items:

• August- School Supply Drive to donate pens, pencils, notebooks, glue, scissors, crayons, folders, etc.

• October- Winter Coat Drive.  Keep this in mind as you are going through your closets this summer.

Worship and Music News

Chanson

     On Thursday, July 1, Chanson, a six voice male ensemble delighted our audience with their vast variety of repertoire and their incredible blend of sound.  The group performed repertoire ranging from music of the Renaissance period to original compositions by three of their members.  Their final number, "Joshua fit de Battle of Jericho" proved to be the favorite of the audience.  Thanks to all who came and supported this outstanding vocal ensemble.

Sunday, July 4

      We had 362 people in attendance at worship.  Jim Blood delighted worshipers by providing special music for both services.  The highlight, however, was hearing him play the piccolo part to "Stars and Stripes Forever" on the baritone.  Thanks, Jim, for your music and for all you do for Christ the King.

Sheryl Bousu's Installation

      Sunday, July 11,Sheryl Bousu, our new Director of Children and Family Ministries will be installed.  There will be a reception in her honor between services.  Please come to meet and welcome Sheryl. 

     Doug Chapman will be providing special music at both services.  Celebrate Team will be leading the 10:30 worship service. 

Summer Choir

     Sunday July 18, the Summer Choir will be singing at the 9:00 service.  All are invited to come and sing with us.   The choir rehearses at 8:15 in the choir room prior to the service.

Worship Planning Meeting on Monday, July 19

     The Worship Planning committee will meet at 6:30 in the library.  Anyone interested in becoming involved in the worship of our church is invited to be a part of our group. 

Born of Grace to Sing

     Sunday, July 25, Born of Grace,  Dawn Beling, Candi Phelps and Mary Hanson, will be singing at both morning worship services.

Children Youth and Family Ministry

 Youth and Family Pastor Call Committee

The Call Committee met again with Sister Noreen Stevens from the SPAS office.  We reviewed what we had learned through the interview process and talked about the committee's desire to find a pastor who has a clear vision for Children's Youth and Family Ministry, is an innovator and a leader.  Noreen plans to provide us with new candidate names in the next couple of weeks so that we can begin interviewing the end of July and the first part of August.  Please continue to pray for the committee and our candidates in this discernment process. 

Connections are Happening for 6th - 12th Graders

Would you like to: 

• Cook like Rachel Ray?

• Get just the right picture on your camera? 

• Create a bowl on a pottery wheel? 

• Take your first step toward the PGA?  

If you are in grades 6-12 you're in luck!  Seven adult mentors from Christ the King are ready to work with you to learn or learn more about baking, photography, pottery, or golf.

Here is how it works:  Sign up to learn one of the four skills.  (Only 4 young people will be able to sign up for each skill, so talk to your friends now, and get signed up!!!)  Each group of 3-4 will meet with their skill mentors 3 times during the summer, at a time you'll mutually decide with your mentor.  You and your mentor can decide just what you want to learn and/or create, and work toward it. 

Parents:  All the mentors are volunteer members of CtK.  They have gone through training, have experience working with youth, and have had background checks done.  They'll be teaching your kids great skills for only the cost of materials or admission (for golf).

For more information or to sign up, contact Pastor Cindy or pick up a registration form in  the church office.

Twenty-five children 3 years old through High School will attend Wapogasset Bible Camp in 2010

Youth camp is a weeklong program that helps upper elementary and junior high youth grow in faith. Youth stay in comfortable cabins with their friends and two counselors. Each day includes chapel, Bible study, cabin activity, free time, field games, all camp activity, campfire, and a special worship at night. Other activities featured each week include beach bash, skit night, capture the flag, servant fair, frisbee golf, arts & crafts, horseback riding and mighty mighty scoop noodle challenge. Registration is from 3-5 pm on Sunday and the week concludes with closing worship at 2:00 on Friday. Parents are welcome to attend the closing worship with their children

Wapo Seeds - Gr 3-4 - July 23-25

Seeds is a weekend experience for campers who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade. Fun and friendly staff will guide your kids through a weekend full of Bible study, crafts, swimming, games, campfires, and more. It is an awesome way to start a lifetime of Bible camping. Arrival and registration begins at 7:00 pm on Friday evenings and will conclude with closing worship at 1:00 pm that Sunday. Parents are more than welcome to attend the closing worship with their children.

Servant Camp Grades K-5 August 3-5 At CTK & Twin Cities locations. Cost: TBA

Contact: Sheryl Bousu (Sheryl@ctknb.org) or Deb (deb@ctknb.org)

Who says kids are too young to serve in the community?  Just watch us.  For three days we'll do three service projects in the morning, the go out for a fun time in the afternoon.  Servant camp is a great way to serve others and meet new friends!

Lupient Water Park for K - 5th Graders - Thursday, July 22: Jim - 11:30am-4pm. Let's get wet!  Jim Lupient includes three large water slides and a tube slide, log water walk, interactive spray zone, & water volleyball. 

Late Night with Steve & Deb  July 5

Nine High School and 5 College aged youth attended Late Night. - The youth enjoyed fellowship at Perkins before returning to CtK to pray.

June 23 Summer Stretch

The Kids helped in preparation for the people going on the ASP Service Trip and then traveled to Benedictine Care Center in New Brighton where they wheeled residents down to McDonald's for an ice cream cone. It was quite a site to see almost 40 youth and mature adults sitting outside the McDonald's enjoying an ice cream cone on a hot summer day.

ASP

Appalachia Service Project is finalizing plans for our annual service trip. We will be going to Martin County Kentucky this year.  The group is leaving July 10-18th please include this group of 49 Adults and Youth in your prayers.

Other Items of Interest

Germany Tour and Passion Play

Thiry-six people, most from CtK, will leave for Germany on Saturday, July 10.  They will tour the Luther sites (Wittenberg, Leipzig, Torgau, Esleben, Erfurt, Eisenach etc.)  And attend the Passion Play in Oberammergau.  Please pray for safe travels and good health for all the travelers. 

Pastor John Stiles Visited Nuduli

Pastor John, who served at CtK as our Youth and Family Pastor, just returned from a visit to Tanzania.  He sent an email saying,I send you greetings from Pastor Lighton from Nduli.  We are just back from Iringa this weekend and Nduli is on the way to our church in Ikengeza (North District).  They have completed the roof on their oil machine mill (see picture) and all that is left is to have electricity hooked up.  It was fun to see the altar based on the one at CtK! - Pastor John and Pastor Leighton

Sermons on the Website

If you miss worship you can go on our to our website (ctknb.org) and listen to or read the sermon that was preached that Sunday.

CtK on TV Channel 15

You can see our worship services a week delayed on Cable TV, Channel 15 on Sunday evenings at 5 p.m. and Monday mornings at 1:00 a.m. (I guess they think my sermons are a good cure for insomnia) and 9 a.m.  You are entitled to free cable TV services for the public, eduational and government channels.  Call Comcast at 651-222-333.  You must say you would like Universal Access service.  There is no charge for installation and no monthly charge if you have a cable ready TV. 

Herald Articles are Due Friday, July 9

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