What's Happening at CtK?

August 25, 2010

Thanks for paying attention to "What's Happening at CtK?" 

Here is the Bible verse for the week.

God has said, 'I will never leave you or forsake you.' So we can say with confidence,

'The Lord is my helper;

   I will not be afraid.

What can anyone do to me?'  Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and for ever. Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name.  Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

 Worship and Musi

Sunday, August 22

We had 464 people in attendance at worship.  A special Thanks to Cheri Aldridge and Joel Hoeger for bringing us special music at both services.   And thanks again to our Celebrate team for leading the 10:30 worship service.

Sunday, August 29            

Our own male a cappella ensemble, Crown of Light, with help from some guest singers, will be providing special music this Sunday.  Bob Dowma, Doug Chapman, Larry Gere, Bruce Phelps, Tom Phelps, and David Phelps will be singing some great gospel music at both services. 

Wednesday, September 1           

The Sanctuary Choir will hold their annual fall pot-luck in conjunction with their first rehearsal as they gear up for another year of music making.  Anyone interested in singing in the choir is invited to come at 6:30 to the Fireside Lounge for great food.  Rehearsal will be at 7:30 in the sanctuary.

Wednesday, September 8

The King's Ringers will hold their annual fall pot-luck in conjunction with their first rehearsal.  If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Allison Leding, director or Bruce Phelps, our Minister of Music.

We are always looking for more people to get involved in our music ministry.  Please check the Herald for start-up rehearsal dates and times or if you have any questions,  contact our Minister of Music.  Bruce Phelps here at the church office.

Children, Youth and Family Ministry

Family Fellowship Event

Our Family Fellowship Event was a lot of fun!  Children from infant through grade 3 and their parents celebrated God's Gift of Summer and wondered and marveled at all that our awesome God included in creating summer & our world...flowers, ladybugs, minnows, worms, legs that can run and arms that can throw, voices that can sing and mouths that can taste blue bird cookies and dirt pie (?!)  God is Good!

Don't forget to register for Sunday school! 

We need to know you are coming so that we can be ready for you!

Forms were mailed and are also available on the web site and in the church office. We are working hard to have everyone registered BEFORE Rally Day so that teachers are prepared to welcome students and adequate materials can be provided. 

SS Teachers Needed

Still needed: 3rd Grade Teachers, a 1st grade team teacher, a kindergarten team teacher and another superintendent.  Please prayerfully considering using your gifts to serve in education ministry!

Rally for Rally Day Work Nights

Monday Night - Rally for Rally Day Work Nights - 6:00 -9:00 p.m. 

One August date left!  THIS Monday, August 30th!

Come when you can, leave when you must - plenty of work to do in the classrooms downstairs!  Daytime help is also welcome!

We are making progress!  Take a look at the rooms....

NEEDED:  A few floor pillows and a new valance for at least on of the classrooms.

Volunteers Needed

Do you sew?  Contact Sheryl!

Would you like to put up bulletin boards, stock classroom supply totes, organize curriculum, assemble teacher packets? Again...contact Sheryl!

Late Night

On Monday Aug. 23rd 10 High School and 2 College age youth attended Late night with Steve & Deb. The youth had a great time playing pictionary especially when they were awarded Bonus points for drawing out Bible stories.

Mercy Me Concert

Thursday Sept. 2nd - Steve & Deb are organizing a youth & family concert at the MN State Fair - The Christian Band MERCY ME will be performing at the grandstand stage.  The cost of the tickets are $25. plus the cost of fair admission. Please contact either Steve or Deb for more details before Aug. 19th.

High School Retreat Over MEA

High School Youth - have a great opportunity for a getaway retreat over the MEA school break. The retreat will run from Thursday evening Oct. 21st - Sunday afternoon Oct. 24th.

Don't miss this great Retreat opportunity-

Space is Limited!

For more information contact Steve

steve@ctknb.org

church 651-633-4674

Cell     612-803-0658

For additional promotion information check out the retreat website

Bible Study

Discipleship Bible Study

Monday, August 23 - Pastor Deb gathered with some of the women Discipleship Bible Study leaders and participants for a day of fellowship on Balsam Lake in Wisconsin where Melodee Rossi has a lake home.  Karen Block and Melodee Rossi will be co-leading Disciple 3 this fall with 17 women enrolled.  This third year of weekly Bible Study will focus on the major and minor prophets and the books of Paul. 

Block Party

The Block Party be Sunday, Sept. l9th.  Volunteers are sought to help with the games and activities, and a great day of celebration is planned.  A Latino Music Group called Mexico Azteca will be our featured entertainment as we celebrate our "Partnerships" within our Community of Nations and here in New Brighton. Please invite your neighbors and come!

Ministry Fair

Ministry Fair on Sunday, Oct. 3 - If you are on one of our ministry teams, begin planning how you will share your story with the congregation and invite them to share their gifts for ministry too.

Stephen Ministry

Do you have the desire to become a Stephen Minister? Training for this ministry of listening and caring to those who need spiritual comfort begins Sept. 28th. Talk with Pastor Deb or Lorene Novak if you want to explore this special ministry opportunity.  And join us in prayer that God will call forth those for whom He would like to use as Stephen Ministers. 

SCHEDULE TO REPAIR AND PAVE THE CHRIST THE KING PARKING LOT (SUBJECT TO WEATHER)

The congregation approved the parking lot repaving project at a special congregational meeting on Sunday, August 22.  Please observe the following restrictions for entering the lot and parking in it. 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26:

       PARKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NORTH LOT ONLY. 

       DO NOT PARK BY THE CURBS!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27:

       PARKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NORTH LOT ONLY.

       WEST ENTRANCE (by the church sign) CLOSED TO TRAFFIC.  USE  THE LOWER LEVEL DRIVE TO ENTER.

MONDAY, AUGUST 30: (PAVING SOUTH & WEST LOTS)

       PARKING ON NORTH LOT ONLY.  USE THE LOWER LEVEL DRIVE TO ENTER.

    TUESDAY, AUGUST 31:  (PAVING NORTH LOT AND ROADWAY)

       NO PARKING IN THE CHURCH LOT.  PLEASE PARK AT HIGHVIEW OR ON 20TH AVENUE.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1:  STRIPING

       AND THE REST OF THE WEEK.

       NO PARKING IN THE CHURCH LOT.  PLEASE PARK AT HIGHVIEW OR ON 20TH AVENUE.

Funerals

Herb Miller passed away and his funeral was at CtK on Saturday August 21.  Please keep Heb's wife, Aldys, and the rest of the family in your prayers. 

Bob Zenz died on Monday morning.  His funeral will be on Friday, August 27 at Washburn - McReavy Funeral Chapel on 29th and Johnson at 11 a.m.  Please remember Steve and Joanne Zenz and the rest of Bob's family in your prayers. 

Stewardship

We will be using a route system to circulate the stewardship pledge cards and time and talent sheets again this year.  The Stewardship team is actively recruiting route captains.  Please say yes if they ask you.  You simple have to start the packet on its way and monitor its progress along the route of 10 households or less.  OR you could call me and volunteer to help with this at 651-633-4674 ext. 106. 

Call Committee

Please continue to pray for the call committee as they complete their first round interviews.  We interview a candidate tonight and another on Sept. 2.  After doing a Skype interview with a candidate from Idaho we are flying him in for a face to face interview on Monday, August 31.  We hope to narrow the field for second interviews on Sept. 2 or shortly thereafter. 

GUIDED BY THE GOSPEL: GATHERING • GROWING • GIVING