September, 2020—Volume 56, Issue 9

The King’s Messenger Christ the King Lutheran Church, a caring community committed to

empower all people to know Christ and to make Christ known.

Celebrating 60 Years

God’s Work, Our Hands Celebrate our 60 years by helping others!

Christ the King is joining the ELCA in the national God’s Work, Our Hands project

Sunday, September 13th Sign up online at ctkmankato.org for all of these events!

Highway Clean-up… choose a time, either 10:45am-12:15pm, or 3:00-5:00pm and help clean up Hwy 14 between LorRay Dr. and Hwy 169.

Kiwanis Holiday Lights—help is needed testing & wrapping lights for this years light display from 11:00am-1:00pm. Meet at the Kiwanis shed at Sibley park by the fountain, southwest corner.

Help do yard work at Crossroads Lutheran Campus Ministry. Meet at 11:00am at 331 Dillon Ave.

Connections Ministry Homeless Shelter Needs your help October 26th thru November 1st, and again November 30th thru December 6th. See more details on page 2.

Saturday, September 12th—PRIDEFEST MARCH & RALLY We will gather a group of fellow CTK’ers to at 12:45pm at Mom & Pops Ice Cream, 629 N Riverfront Dr.. From there we’ll walk to Riverfront Park for the Mankato Pridefest Peaceful March, which will

then take us to Civic Center Plaza. Immediately following the march, a rally will begin at Civic Center Plaza. The theme for the 2020 Mankato Pridefest is “Proud Together,” meaning all of us

working together to take a stand against racism, transphobia, & injustice against our LGBTQ family. Masks and social distancing required.

As part of our 60th Celebration, the Downtown Hy-Vee will be having a walk up and drive up FLU SHOT CLINIC at the NE corner of the CTK McConnell parking lot.

You may drive your vehicle to the set-up and receive your flu shot with-out leaving your vehicle, or, you can walk up. Todd Lundquist, our Call Committee Chair is promoting the Downtown Hy-Vee clinics this year and he informs us that Jairus McBride, the Pharmacy Manager, will be there from 8:30am until all activities are

done to provide the shots. No shots will be offered during the worship.

Their will be question forms to fill out on site. Bring your insurance cards. If you are on Medicare, bring your red/white/blue Med-icare card. Also, there is opportunity to receive one in the series of your shingles shots. If you would like that please contact Todd several days in advance as he wants to review your insurance and the uninsured portion of the cost of the shot with you.

If you don't have insurance, the flu shot is $42.99 for a regular dose (6 years of age through 64 years of age); $78.99 for 65 years of age or older; and, $80.99 for those with egg allergies.

Todd states that if you can't get your shot that day, he will help you at the Downtown Hy-Vee flu shot drive-through/walk up clinics on Mondays from 7 to 11 am; Thursdays from 3 to 7pm; and, Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. If you want to catch up with him there, you can ask how things are progressing with the Call Committee! :)

Flu Shot Clinic Offered Sunday, September 13th from 8:30-11:00am

Financial Update—from Chris Austin, Treasurer

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person there are lots of needs. If you feel that is too risky for you right now, there are other opportunities to serve through donations of food, necessities or money.

This year the single site location will be First Presbyterian downtown. The city has paid for the major upgrades needed for the new site, but there are some specific needs for each room. CTK is adopting the two men’s

Shelter season will soon be upon us. Stay at home orders are especially difficult for those without a home and the weather does not pause during a pandemic. So this ministry is more important than ever this year. The plan is to start the season the first week in October using the same rotating church model as in year’s past. Then adjustments will be made as necessary based on the needs and safety of everyone. If you are comfortable volunteering in

bedrooms. We are looking for donations of about $300 to cover some paint touch-up, decor and wall clocks, as well as some interior decorating touches. Please contact the church office if you are interested in donating toward this.

More news to follow but until then please save the dates for our first two weeks of sponsoring shelter:

October 26 - November 1 & November 30 - December 6.

Connections Ministry

Give

electronically

here!

CTK Softball Semi-Final—Come, Watch!

Monday, September 14th

6:15pm Caswell #2

If we win, we play in the championship at

8:15pm—stay to watch the action!

A Heritage of Faithfulness—Celebrating our 60th Year by Pastor John

On September 13, 2020 we will observe our 60th year as an organized congregation. In prepa-ration of that ob-

servance, I have been reading through the anniversary booklet that was put together ten years ago as we celebrat-ed Christ the King’s Journey of Faithfulness – Faithful Worship; Faithful Members; Faithful Ministry. One of the more inter-esting sections to me has been the Member’s Memories. Here are a few of them . . .

With the guidance of the Home Mission Committee of the Southern Minnesota District of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, along with the gift of $10,000 from Bethlehem Lutheran Church and a call to Harry An-derson, a new mission congregation started in the hilltop area of Mankato. This new mission congrega-tion was named Christ the King as a result of that gift from Bethlehem Lutheran Church. It was because of this generosity and because a number of it’s members would be coming from Bethlehem to the church, that Pastor Harry Anderson was inspired to announce the name of this new congregation as Christ the King Lu-theran church based on the words of the prophet Mi-cah – Out of Bethlehem shall come forth one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient times. (Micah 5:2)

Pastor Harry Anderson had a knack for getting people to rise to the need at hand in the new church. When calling on the neighborhood residents to tell them about the new church that would be forming, he elicit-ed information about their work, skills and interests and when the time came, he had a list of carpenters, electricians, musicians and teachers, etc. to call upon to help build and staff the new church.

We were very grateful to St. John’s Catholic

Church for giving us their old pews – that meant that we could get rid of the noisy folding chairs. With a church full of very young children, there was quite a bit of movement and noise on the tile floor.

It wasn’t long before we had realized that we needed to add on as the church grew and more facilities were needed and we have seen many new additions and growth until the present time. Each of those times, there have been new people with new insight and new expertise to help in our mis-sion of – Being a caring community committed to know Christ and to make Christ known to all.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of wit-nesses, let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. (Hebrews 11:1)

That first cloud of witnesses was a small group, but one that was deeply committed to do what they be-lieved God was calling them to. They had a vision and a desire to help build a ministry in which the gos-pel would be preached, the sacraments would be properly administered and God’s people could gather for worship and fellowship. They planted the seeds and today we are part of the on-going harvest, pos-sessing that same vision and commitment – living out a Heritage of Faithfulness.

What a joy to celebrate sixty years of knowing Christ and making Christ known. What a privilege it is for us to covenant together to continue that very ministry of word and sacrament, keeping our eyes fixed on the one who knows and shows us the way.

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Ruth Circle Update The CTK Ruth Circle will NOT be scheduled September through December. We all know that long range planning is practically impossible right now. Also, we want all to know there will be discussion after the first of the year 2021 to review health concerns and perhaps consider some future ideas of a schedule for Ruth Circle for maybe 3-4 months.

Covid 19 Stay Safe Plan

We continue to be in Phase One of Christ the King’s Stay Safe Plan. The next meeting of the Stay Safe Planning

Committee will be held some time during the week of September 14. At this meeting we’ll be discussing updated

guidelines from the CDC which continue to change often. If there is any change to the plan, we’ll let you know.

Thanks for your patience!

Faith Formation this Fall

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As you may have expected, all of our education offerings will be different this fall, but have no fear, we have some GREAT ideas brewing that will allow for everyone to stay safe and healthy while also still helping our children, youth, and families grow in faith. Wendy, Deacon Billie Jo and a Faith Formation Taskforce were hard at work this summer brainstorming over the last couple of months and we are excited about the offerings we will be rolling out this fall.

Families of all ages and stages will be invited to participate in our Make Mealtime Family Time program this fall. There is something for everyone from toddler extensions to grandparent activities. Be sure to read more on the Kids’ Page!

CLUB, Confirming Lutheran Understandings and Beliefs, CTK’s confirmation program for grades 7-8-9 is going hybrid this fall! Our staff, parent leaders, and students all had good things to say about our spring digital learning, but also had fantastic suggestions to improve the experience. As a result, Deacon Billie Jo

will be launching CLUB Campfire Conversations this fall. Each month, students will have an opportunity for face to face discussion around a campfire in the CTK parking lot. CLUB students will also have access to digital learning the rest of the month. Read more about it on the CTK Youth Page.

Outdoor worship is a place children are always welcome! The addition of our outdoor worship kits will make it especially inviting to young worshippers! We plan to roll out our new worship kits for kids on the date of our 60th anniversary celebration, September 13th and 16th. Come early to make sure you get one! Back-to-School Blessing will be extra sweet this year and especially meaningful as we pray over our students, parents, teachers, and all school support staff for a year of healthy and safe learning. Join us at worship on Sunday, September 13th or Wednesday, September 16th to receive your Back-To-School Blessing Bag. If you can’t make it or plan to worship at home, contact us to arrange for pick-up of your Blessing Bag.

Call Committee Update Dear Congregants, Greetings from your Senior Pastor Call Committee. We pray that this message finds you in good health as we look forward to the time this month or in the foreseeable future when we shall see you all at church, including September 13th for our 60th Anniversary Service. Please consider this the eighth of our updates which will continue to be monthly at a minimum. Even as the church building is opening, our ability to gather in per-son is still hindered. We have met almost 50 times since our first meeting on January 9th, and most of our meetings have been by Zoom. When we last reported we were continuing in conversation with two Pastors. After reviewing all of their written information, listening to numerous sermons by both, and interviewing both twice formally and once each informally, we have released one candidate from further conversation. We have invited the other to continue in conversation with us, and they have agreed to do so.

We recognize you may be concerned by the length of the process. Please, do not be. We trust God will lead us to recommend a Call to you at the time the Candidate of God's choosing is prepared to Shepherd our congregation! Please feel free to contact us at our email addresses if you have any comments and/or questions. Please remember while we will do our best to make all aware "where we are" and "where we shall be going", some matters must remain confidential. The Call Committee prays that you all will be safe and healthy, Todd Lundquist, Chairperson Andrea Petzel, Vice Chairperson Kate Hansen, Secretary Amy Baack Darcie Jacobs Tyler Maas Dan Rickbeil

Jim Hatleli, Alternate Di Storvick, Alternate Nancy Patterson, Council Liaison

Got Propane?

In an effort to provide a safe and fun way for our confirmation age students to gather this fall, Deacon Billie Jo is launching CLUB Campfire Conversations. Each month, our 7th,

8th, and 9th grade students will have an opportunity to gather around a propane fire in the CTK parking

lot for faith conversations and fellowship. Deacon Billie Jo has been on the lookout for propane fire tables for our small groups to utilize. If you have a propane fire table/pit that you would be willing to loan us, or perhaps you have a spare propane tank you would be willing to donate to the effort, please let Deacon Billie Jo know.

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Thank you to Ann Stewart and Lavonne Rohn for your

donations of face masks we’ll be using in the months to

come. We appreciate you using your gifts in this way!

CTK Blood Drive Sign up for our next blood drive, scheduled for Monday, September 21st. 1-800-RED CROSS

September Dignity Drive For kids the first day of school this year is filled with excitement and a little bit of fear. This year will be even more stressful for kids who will be facing a much different learning environment than what they are used to. Our Dignity Drive for September will focus on making sure all of the kids in our area have a chance to go back to school looking good and feeling good about themselves.

Let’s fill up the bin in the Pfau St. entrance with:

Facial Tissues

Laundry Soap

Shampoo & Conditioner

Hand Soap

Hand Sanitizer

Toothpaste

Toothbrushes

Feminine Hygiene products

Lunch box and after school snack items are also being collected this month:

Peanut butter, jelly, granola bars, trail mix, juice boxes, individual servings of apple sauce, Jello and puddings, chips and pretzel bags Please drop off your donations by Sunday, September 20. Thanks for helping our kids succeed.

Who Likes to Power Wash? We are looking for people to help us with power

washing the exterior stone on the outside of the church.

We have the power washer, we just need the people!

Please contact Amy at the church office 507-345-5056 to

set up a time. Thanks for helping in this way!

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Parish News

We congratulate the following children who were baptized in faith during the month of August…

Cooper James Hokeness, son of Michael and Melissa, was baptized on August 2nd.

Lillian Joan Karpinsky, daughter of Zack Karpinsky and Cortnee Sorenson, was baptized on August 12th.

Sisters Brynna Lillian Barnett and Emersyn Lucille Barnett, daughters of Scott and Laurie Barnett, were baptized on August 16th.

Abraham John Sandhurst, son of Brent and Megan, was baptized on August 30th. Sincere Christian Sympathy to…

Fern Symens and family upon the death of her husband, Art, who passed away on August 8th.

Erv and Liz Johnson and Mike and Jennifer Johnson and family upon the death of Erv’s sister and Mike’s aunt, Janelle Nevermann, who passed away on August 11th.

Jim and Ermalee Menk and Dave and Becky Menk and family upon the death of their son/brother, Jim, Jr. who passed away on August 31st.

A Card Shower has been planned for Delpha Skelly in honor of her 90th birthday on September 3rd. Cards may be sent to 109 Shiloh Ct., Mankato, MN 56001. Happy birthday, Delpha!

Nice to Know: Our oldest member, Florence Hendricks, celebrated her 105th birthday on August 23rd. Happy birthday, Florence! Here is a photo of Florence celebrating on her special day.

As always, we continue to have a supply of physical gift cards on hand at all times. :)

With Christ in the School of Prayer, by Pastor Donohue

involved are of universal application, nowhere more truly than in the design of humanity itself. The image we bear decides our destiny. Bearing God’s image, we belong to God. Prayer to God is what we were created for. Prayer is part of the wondrous likeness we bear to His Divine original. Prayer is the earthly image and likeness. The more we meditate on what prayer is and the wonderful power with God which it has, the more we feel constrained to ask who and what we are, that such a place in God’s counsels should have been allowed to us. (some archaic language updated)

With Christ in the School of Prayer – by Andrew Murray – 18th Lesson (pages 130-136) Chapter title: Whose is this image? or Prayer in Harmony with the Destiny of Humanity Scripture: “Jesus said unto them: ‘Whose is this image and superscription?’” (Matthew 22:20) “And God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.’” (Genesis 1:26). Andrew Murray writes: “Whose is this image?” It was by this question that Jesus foiled His enemies when they tried to trick Him and settled the matter of duty in regard to the tribute to Caesar. The question and the principle

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Contact the Staff Christ the King’s Phone Number: 507-345-5056

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Accounting Office: ext. 22

Al Lee, Technology Arts Director: ext. 36

Amy Olsen, Communications Director: ext. 21

Chuck Hoogland, Organist: ext. 25

Garrett Steinberg, Music Director: ext. 37

Wendy Paulson, Director of Children’s Ministries: ext. 20

Weekly Worship Schedule

Sundays Online/Outdoor 9:30am

Wednesdays

Online/Outdoor 6:00pm

(Online only if inclement weather)

Communion

1st, 3rd, 5th Weeks Drive-Thru

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Spectrum channel 181 and

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Deadline for Newsletter Articles Next Issue: Monday, September 28th

Office Hours 9:00am-3:00pm M-TH

CTK YOUTH

10-31 NO CLUB

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Sure, school and even church look a lot different than "normal", but one thing that hasn'tchanged is connecting through CLUB! CLUB, Confirming Lutheran Understandings andBeliefs, is CTK's confirmation program for students in grades 7, 8, 9, and now 10thgraders. I am excited and gearing up for another awesome year of CLUB and this year isno exception! Different isn't always a bad thing and this year we have some exciting newthings to offer.

Last spring when schools went digital, so did CLUB! We barely missed a beat and have noregrets. Students learned, and so did I! Here are some things I learned about digitalCLUB. 1-Zoom, isn't readily available on many of our students' devices. 2-our studentsand parents had their plates FULL. And 3-digital is great, but we missed seeing each otherin person. Taking all of that into consideration, we have tweaked our plans for fall and weare going hybrid!

Digital learning- Monthly digital CLUB sessions will go out so that you can complete it inyour own time frame and on a Google Platform so it is Chromebook friendly! Want to do alittle each Wednesday? Awesome! Does it work better to knock it out one Sundayafternoon each month? Cool! It is up to you how you work through it.

Face-to-Face- We are so excited to offer CLUB Campfire Conversations this fall! I havebeen gathering up propane fire pits that our CLUB small groups will circle up around thisfall for small group discussions and fellowship time! One Wednesday each month, eachgrade will have a turn to meet in the CTK parking lot. Remember your mask, chair, andcoat! At this time, we are asking all CLUB 7 parents to take turns leading our CLUB 7campfire conversations. Keep your eyes on your email inbox for more details.

September-Hybrid CLUB begins! Digital content sent to all grades.Sept 16-CTK 60th Anniversary worship and Back-To-School blessingSept 23-CLUB 10 Campfire ConversationSept 30-CLUB 9 Campfire ConversationOctober 7-CLUB 8 Campfire ConversationOctober 14-NO CLUB CAMPFIREOctober 21-CLUB 7 Campfire ConversationOctober 28-Make-up Night

Can't wait to see you this fall! Deacon Billie Jo

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C L U B 2 0 2 0 - 2 0 2 1 : R E G I S T R A T I O N O P E N ! ! !

September 2020

Introducing…

We are cooking up a new ministry called Make Mealtime Family Time ™. Children’s ministry will bring mealtime resources to parents and grandparents so that they can better pass on faith to their children and grandchildren.

Coming in September:

A Food for Thought activity to whet your appetite.

Registration

Promotional materials

Coming in October:

A Get Cooking Starter Kit.

A Get Cooking Kick-off: Workshop or Table Event and 15-Minute Practice; either a safe, socially distanced option, or a curbside pick-up with a virtual platform: dates/times tbd.

Weekly Hot from the Kitchen activities

Monthly Table activities: for Grandparents and Couples too!

We’ll mix in some Practice Snacks, Special Menu Items and Appetizers for a tasty, no-calorie approach to serving up family faith.

Please feel free to contact Wendy with any questions or concerns: text 507-382-2125, email wendyp@ctkmankato.org or call 507-345-5056, ext 20.

As of this printing, there is not a Preparedness Plan in place to open Christ the King for Worship or Faith Formation, we are in Phase 1 of our Stay Safe Plan. Therefore, there will be no in-person Children’s Ministry in September. However, we will be able to gather in early October for Kick-off events to introduce our new COVID-compatible ministry!