Weekly Announcements

NEW BIBLE CLASS: Pastor is leading a Bible study on the Parables of Jesus. Come and see how Jesus speaks to your life through His parables.

THANK YOU: Cecilia and I wish to express our thanks for the devoted support and appreciation we have received from the members of Christ the King over the last eight years and expressed on October 11th during Pastor Appreciation Sunday. A church does not move forward without the pastor and the congregation working together for the glory of God. We are ever thankful for the working relationship Christ has blessed us with here with the members of Christ the King. May He continue to bless our relationship in the years to come.

THANK YOU: We received a thank you from the Trump family one of the foreign missionaries we are supporting with our mission dollars. They write, “Greetings in Christ from Nairobi, Kenya. Thank you for your generous gift support for this great work in Africa. We are grateful for your partnership in the Gospel. Thank you for your prayers, encouragement and support.” The card, with a family picture, is posted on the narthex bulletin board.

STEWARDSHIP: Due to Reformation Sunday, we take a pause from our Stewardship Series. We celebrate our last Stewardship Sunday on November 8th which is also Commitment Sunday. Please prayerfully consider how the Lord wishes you to share your financial resources, time and talents with the church for the coming year. Write them down on the commitment card and bring them to the church on that Sunday to be blessed at the altar. You will receive your unopened commitment card back next October where you can open it and see how you have fulfilled your vows over the year.

LUTHERAN 101: Pastor started a class on the doctrines of the Lutheran church on Sunday nights at 6:30 p.m. Classes run a little over an hour, and they go for about six to seven weeks. If you know of someone who might be interested in knowing more about the Lutheran church invite that person to come. There is no obligation to join. People can attend for informational reasons only.

DEBT REDUCTION UPDATE: Due to generous donations for this cause, we are only a little over seven years away from paying off this loan. By the grace of God, a twenty-year loan has been reduced to thirteen!

LWML INFORMATION MEETING: All women are invited to a gathering on Monday, November 2nd at 5:30 to learn more about LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League) and the possibility of starting a group here at CTK. It will include a meal, information about LWML, and a servant event. Childcare and transportation will be provided if needed. All confirmed women post high school age are encouraged to attend. All women should have received an invitation by mail or in their mailbox if they have one. In the envelope is a stamped RSVP postcard for everyone to return by October 20th. IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE AN INVITATION OR WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE LET PATTI THIES KNOW AT epthies72@gmail.com. This will not be a joining or commitment meeting so please prayerfully consider attending. Hope to see you there!

OFFICERS NEEDED: It is that time of year where we are looking for people interested in serving Christ the King by being a church officer. This year we need people to run for President, Secretary, Council-At-Large, and for positions of the Board of Elders, Social Ministry and Outreach, Trustee, Education, and Stewardship. Our nominating committee members are Jill Kasper, Tom Batchelor, Jon Bruinsma, and Pastor Raebel. Don’t wait to be asked! If the Spirit moves you, submit your name to one of the nominating committee members!

ALTAR FLOWERS: Today’s flowers are given by Dean and Jill Kasper in celebration of their 58th Wedding Anniversary!!

 Sunday, October 25

 8:00 a.m.      Communion Service

  9:30 a.m.      Sunday School

10:45 a.m.      Communion Service

 1:30 p.m.      Confirmation

Monday, October 26

 5:30 p.m.          Goss Small Group

 7:00 p.m.          CTK Softball - 1

 8:00 p.m.          CTK Softball - 3

Tuesday, October 27

10:00 a.m.          Ladies Bible Study

Wednesday, October 28

 5:15 p.m.          Handbell Quartet

 6:15 p.m.          Handbell Choir

 7:30 p.m.          Adult Choir

Thursday, October 29

  7:00 p.m.          Praise Team

Saturday, Happy Halloween

Sunday, November 01

 8:00 a.m.      Communion Service

  9:30 a.m.      Sunday School

10:45 a.m.      Communion Service

 1:30 p.m.      Confirmation