The Trumpet

May Worship Schedule

In May, we move from the book of Luke and the story of Jesus’ life, ministry, crucifixion and resurrection (which we’ve been hearing from since Advent) to the rest of the New Testament, which tells the stories of the first Christian communities. We begin by hearing from Acts, written by the same writer as the book of Luke. Acts tells the story of the very beginning of Christi-anity and the story of the disciples’ movements after Jesus ascends to heaven following the resurrection. We often tend to ide-alize these early ministries, but it’s also comforting to know they experienced struggles and conflicts just like the churches of

today, and their message has reached generation after generation all over the world.

MAY 7: TRADITIONAL SERVICE WITH COMMUNION Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Philip baptizes an Ethiopian man. It’s a chance encounter where each man benefits. Philip opens the Scriptures to the Ethiopian man, and the man displays new and passionate faith to Philip.

MAY 14: PRAISE SERVICE; NO COMMUNION On Mother’s Day, we remember and give thanks for all the women in our lives, and this Sunday will also be Masisiwe Sunday, when we celebrate our relationship with our Tanzanian brothers and sisters. A special offering will be taken to support their ministries and fulfill our annual financial commitment to them. The Cherub Choir will sing.

Scripture: Acts 15:1-8 We hear about the first church council and how they work together to resolve conflict and decide who is welcome in the new church.

In later May, we’ll hear from the book of Galatians. This book consists of a letter Paul, one of the early Christian mis-sionaries, wrote to the church community in Galatia that was struggling with conflict. Martin Luther so loved the book of Galatians that he called it “My Katie” after his beloved wife. This letter has also been called “the Magna Carta of the Christian Faith” and has inspired faith in millions (according to The Lutheran Study Bible).

MAY 21: TRADITIONAL SERVICE WITH COMMUNION (Pastor Bonnie Wilcox preaching and leading worship; Pastor Jen will be returning from The Festival of Homiletics and taking a continuing education Sunday)

The last day of Sunday School for the year! This will also be the last Sunday when the King’s Choir will sing for the

season. We’ll welcome them back to worship in the fall.

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21

We hear about early church leaders, Peter and Paul, at odds. MAY 28: TRADITIONAL SERVICE; NO COMMUNION (Pastor Bonnie Wilcox preaching and leading worship; Pastor Jen will be at her niece’s high school

graduation)

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29

We hear about a church divided over law and faith.

JUNE 4 WILL BE PENTECOST SUNDAY AND GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY.

Volume 17, Issue 5 May 2017 A Monthly Publication of Christ the King Lutheran Church

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CTK FAMILY NEWS

Audio versions of Pastor Jen’s sermons are up on the website! You’ll find “Listen to

Sermons” on the drop-down menu under “Worship” on the front page. Or you can

click here: http://ctkwbl.org/worship/

listen-to-sermons/

April Pastoral Acts Memorial Services:

Annamarie V. Olson - 4/03/2017 Jean C. Fladeboe - 4/18/2017 LaVerne E. Christianson - 4/19/2017

Saturday morning (4/22) the CTK Council met at the Benedictine Center at St. Paul Monastery for a retreat. We spent time in Bible study and prayer, got to know each other better, and dis-cussed future directions for CTK. Are-as of focus that rose to the top of our discussions: children and educational ministries, senior ministries, and con-tinuing to intentionally connect with our

neighborhood and community.

We thank them for their time. Please continue to pray for your CTK leader-

ship.

Godspeed, Matthew!

Sunday, April 23 was Matthew Garavalia’s last day of preaching at CTK for his contextual education class at Luther Seminary. We’ve been blessed by his presence and enthusi-asm for the past 2 years (4 semes-

ters).

Many Thanks! Thank you to all who made our Lenten Season, Holy Week and Easter Sunday so special:

Worship Leaders Altar Guild Musicians

The Soup Supper Kitchen Crew The Easter Kitchen Crew

& Cooks & Bakers and all who brought food!

We’re glad you were here to worship together!

Our Lenten and Holy Week offerings will go towards Habitat for Humanity to support our annual commitment of $3500. We reached our goal and be-yond. Thank you for your generosity!

Staff News

Pastor Jen will be out of the office from May 15 - 29. For part of this time she will be attending a Festival of Homi-letics. Bonnie Wilcox will be leading wor-ship on May 21 & 28. Mary will be out of the office on Thurs-day, May 18. On June 11 we will celebrate Laura’s time at CTK.

MIND, BODY, AND SOUL

Sunday, May 7 6:00 pm at CTK

connecting faith & wellness

Body Balancing - w/Vicki & Jad Restoring the Soul - w/Pastor Jen Finding Peace of Mind - w/Jessica Stern

Sign up is appreciated, but not necessary

Have Your Best Summer!

Take time this summer to restore your rela-tionship with God; mind, body, and soul. Enjoy healthy appetizers and beverages while three presenters explore how to con-nect the physical, spiritual, and intellectual to make this your best summer yet!

Free to Sign Up! Call 651-429-4828 or sign up at

https://muellermemorial.infusionsoft.com/app/page/ctk

Table Talk with the Treasurer Sunday, May 21 at 10:15 am

in the Fellowship Hall

Mike Nollan will be available to discuss options the council is considering for the planned re-finance of CTK’s current mortgage.

A June 4 Congregational Meeting is Planned

to ask for approval to refinance the mortgage as well as to share infor-mation on the kick-off of needed capi-tal projects.

INFORMATION 5¢

Graduate Recognition Sunday, June 4

Graduate recognition is a day we rejoice with you over your accomplish-ments whether you’re graduating from High School, College, Grad. School, Tech. School or any other training pro-gram. Graduating High School seniors are asked to provide us with a baby picture, grad. Photo, and future plans. Other graduates are asked to provide us with the name of your school, degree/program, major/minor and future plans. Just send your info. to Mary in the church of-fice (office@ctkwbl.org). We wish you well and pray for God’s best for your future.

http://ctkwbl.org/worship/listen-to-sermons/http://ctkwbl.org/worship/listen-to-sermons/https://muellermemorial.infusionsoft.com/app/page/ctk

CHILDREN & YOUTH

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Cherub Choir Sings on Mother’s Day

at 9:00 am

Sunday School

May 7th - Phillip Baptizes the Ethiopian

May 14th - The First Church Leaders

May 21st - Last Day Celebration!

Mission Trip Updates

We are still looking for prayer partners for the dates of the Mission trip and for the participants going to Rapid City in June. (as of this writing we have no one signed up yet). Please

sign up on Laura’s office window. THANK YOU!

We will be having our mission trip retreat on May 20th at Grace Lutheran Church. We’ll meet at CTK at 9:00

am and return at 4:00 pm

Playful Faith … Faithful Play

Worship on the Farm Wednesdays June 7 - August 30

Worship at 6:30pm Dinner at 5:30pm

($6.00 - kids eat free with paying adults)

Bruentrup Heritage Farm

2170 E. County D, Maplewood, MN

June 7 Special Event

“BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS”

Bring your furry family members

for a special blessing

F.Y.I.

Jr. & Sr. High

End of Year Youth Party

Wed., May 3, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

June Fellowship Event:

CTK at the Coon Rapids Feed My Starving Children

Sat., June 10 from 9-11 am Watch for the sign-up!

CTK Annual Rummage Sale June 29 & 30

You may bring your used items in

good condition to CTK from now

until June 25 and place them in

room #134 (red room). Please call

before coming so Mary can open the

other Birch Lake Ave. entrance for you!

Consider how you can use your musical abilities for special music during summer worship.

See Betsy for more information!

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2nd Harvest

Tuesday, May 16 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Packing Food for Minnesota Families

1140 Gervais Ave Maplewood, MN CTK Coordinator - Sue Kohler

612-508-4632

Family Shelter

4-5 Servers Needed

Tues., May 23 5:00-7:15 pm

Serving a Meal to Homeless Families

Contact Mike Wallace for directions:

651-783-6278 or IMMAVEN120@comcast.net

Please sign up on the kiosk to help.

Thank you to April Servers:

Patti Rund, Joan Macheledt, Cyndi Frankel & Mike Wallace

MISSIONS & OUTREACH

Bread Ministry

Saturday Mornings 7:00 am Cub Foods run (Rice St.)

to pick up bread to give away at CTK Instructions & sign-up on the kiosk

Thank you to April Bread Runners:

David Probst, Jennifer Sivertson, Scott Freburg

May 14th

Masisiwe Fundraiser Kickoff

Our yearly fundraiser for our Masisiwe partner

kicks off May 14th! After an update on this core CTK

mission, a special ‘Masisiwe’ style offering will be held

during regular service. Our goal is to raise $1300 for our

yearly commitment to our partner congregation in

Masisiwe, Tanzania. This year the funds will be used to

build onto and improve their 5 churches in Masisi-

we. Cash, coin or checks designated “for Masisiwe” will

be gratefully received! Please prayerfully consider giv-

ing to our on-going mission.

After the service, everyone is invited to stop in

the fellowship hall for sharing and learning time. Pho-

tos, artifacts and other mementos from 2007 and 2013

trips to Masisiwe and information about the Bega Kwa

Bega program will be on display. Former travelers will be

available for Q&A. If you are considering a future trip,

want to know more or be a part of sustaining this mis-

sion, this would be a great time to learn! Contact Bea

Jones, bjoneswbl@comcast.net, too.

More Help Requested

Craig Carlson seeks more build help for 15 and 22.

Please sign up on the board across

from the office. Also a food sign-up is

available for May 15,16 & 17. We’re

working hard!

mailto:bjoneswbl@comcast.net

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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CONFIRMATION

SUNDAY PRAISE 9:00 A

Communion

Sunday School 10:15 A Cherub Choir 11:15 A

1

Worship Team 6:30 P

2

3

JOINT YOUTH PARTY 6:30-8:00

King’s Choir 7:45 P

4

TOPS 6:00 P

Property Team 7P

5

6

Bread Min. 7:00 A King’s House Band

9:00 A

7

TRADITIONAL 9:00 A Communion

Sunday School 10:15 A Cherub Choir 11:15 A

MIND, BODY, SOUL

EVENT - 6:00 PM

8

Staff Mtg. - am

9

Admin./Finance 7 P

10

11

TOPS 6:00 P

12

13

Bread Min. 7:00 A King’s House Band

9:00 A

14

MASISIWE SUNDAY

PRAISE 9:00 A CHERUBS SING!

Sunday School 10:15 A

15 Pastor Jen

Away 5/15 - 5/28

Council Mtg. 6:30 P

16

17

King’s Choir 7:45 P

18

MARY OUT

OF THE OFFICE

19

20

Bread Min. 7:00 A

Mission Trip Retreat at

Grace Lutheran Meet at CTK at 9:00 am

Return at 4:00 pm

21

TRADITIONAL 9:00 A

Communion

22

23

Family Shelter 5:00 - 7:15 P

24

25

TOPS 6:00 P

Fellowship Team 7P

26

27

Bread Min. 7:00 A

28

TRADITIONAL 9:00 A

29 Church Office

Closed

Ever Honor Never Forget

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Summer Office Hours Begin 10:00 - 4:00

Monday - Thursday

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Summer Office Hours

M-Th 10:00 - 4:00

1

Summer Office Hours

M-Th 10:00 - 4:00

TOPS 6:00 P Property Team 7P

2

3

Bread Min. 7:00 A

4

GRADUATE RECOGNITION

TRADITIONAL 9:00 A Communion

Congregational Meeting 10:15 A

5

Staff Mtg. - am

Office Hours M-Th 10:00 - 4:00

Worship Team 6:30 P

6

7

8

TOPS 6:00 P

9 10

Bread Min. 7:00 A

9 - 11 am

May 2017

King’s Choir 7:45 P

Mother’s Day

2nd Harvest 5:30 - 7:30 P

Last Day Celebration

ALL AGES WELCOME!

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The Trumpet Christ The King Lutheran Church

1660 Birch Lake Avenue

White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Address Serv ice Requested

Christ the King Lutheran Church 1660 Birch Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Phone: 651-429-4828 • Fax: 651-429-1464 • Email: office@ctkwbl.org • www.ctkwbl.org

Office Hours: Mon - Thu. 9:00 am-4:30 pm thru 5/25

Pastor

Rev. Jennifer Hackbarth

pastorjennifer@ctkwbl.org

651-434-2537

Director of Children

& Youth Ministries

Laura Gorton

lauragorton@ctkwbl.org

Organist

Betsy Murray

Office Manager

Mary Roos

office@ctkwbl.org

King’s House Band

Lynette Campbell

King’s Choir Director

Lynette Campbell

Children’s Choir

Elida Olson

Custodian

Joe Johnson

Join us on Sundays

Worship - 9:00 am

Education Hour - 10:15 am

During the school year.

STAFF

May 2016