An invitation to visitors & prospective members

Meet a lot of others who worship at CtK
Meet members of the CtK staff and council
Learn more about the ministry of CtK
Enjoy a nice meal and conversation
Ask questions
Children are welcome; childcare can be available, or kids can stay with you if you prefer

Sunday, September 14 from 3 pm to 6:00 pm - Light supper at 5:00 pm

This is the next step in preparing for officially joining our church. Please know, however, that coming to this does not obligate you in any way. It would be very helpful for planning if you would contact a pastor or the church office indicating your desire to attend. We enlist the help of our Hospitality team for the meal and we'd like to have enough food for all!

Announcements Sunday, August 31

8:15 am Traditional Worship
9:30 am Contemporary Worship
11:00 am Traditional Worship

Announcements This Week : Sept 1 - 7

Monday Sept. 1
LABOR DAY CHURCH/OFFICE CLOSED
7:00 pm Handbells (Yes, really ! !)

Tuesday Sept. 2
7:00 pm Committee Meetings

Wednesday Sept. 3
5:15 pm Meal
6:00 pm Kids in Action
6:00 pm Men's Discussion Group
6:00 pmAdult Discussion Group
7:00 pm Confirmation
7:00 pmChoir

Thursday Sept. 4
7:00 am Men's Bible Study
10:00 am Prayer Shawl Ministry
6:30 pm Fit & Faithful
7:00 pm New Wineskin Rehearsal
7:00 pm Troyer Group (Staff, Council, Site Planning Team)

Friday Sept. 5
9:00 am Women's Bible Study
7:00 pm Euchre

Saturday Sept. 6
9:00 am Instruments Rehearsal

Sunday Sept. 7
8:15 am Traditional Worship
9:30 am Contemporary Worship
9:30 am Sunday School: kids & adults
10:30 am Fellowship 6-12 grades
11:00 am Traditional Worship
11:00 am Cross Training 6-12 grade
12:00 pm ELCA Youth Gathering/REACH Trip Meeting (6-12 gr)

Fit & Faithful
Ladies, come exercise on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm. Walk outside in pleasant weather, or exercise in the fellowship hall when the weather is bad using various exercise tapes. The group is willing to switch to Monday evenings, if that is more convenient for those interested in exercising with the group. Contacts: Jan Irvine, Kathy Schwier, or Carol Watson.

Adult Euchre Nights
We know you're out there and that you love to play! Friday, September 5 (and the first Friday of the month from then on) at 7 pm come play euchre; alone, with a spouse, or with a friend, meet in Room 503/4.

9th annual CtK Open Golf Tournament
will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Eberhart-Petro Golf Course, Mishawaka. The 1st tee time is 10:00 am. We will play a four person best ball tournament. Both men & women are encouraged to play. We can arrange four-somes or we will accept pre-arranged groups. To Register: Call John Warsko, Don Zerfas. If no answer, please leave a message. Cost for 18 holes plus 1/2 cart is $30.00, checks payable to "City of Mishawaka". Payment must be received by John Warsko, Don Zerfas, or in the Church Office by Sunday Sept. 14. Mail checks or drop them off at CtK Office. Do not place payment in the offering plate.
We gladly accept your company logo golf balls, prizes or other company promotional items to make this event a success. Please register ASAP.

Mission Dinner
Come taste some of the foods that our mission teams enjoyed on their adventures! Habitat for Humanity, the Oceana REACH team, and the Feb/July Jamaican mission teams will host a dinner on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 4 pm in the fellowship hall. Afterwards, teams will share insights about each of the trips with pictures and music. Thank you for all the support you have given toward these mission activities! "O taste and see that the Lord is good!"

YAH (Young at Heart)
Wed. Sept. 24 at 10 am meet at church to carpool to Hannah-Lindahl Children's Museum in Mishawaka for a 10:30 on-site tour. Cost is $1.50. Lunch to follow at Allie's Café, also in Mishawaka.

Kings Diners - A New Season
King's Diners are Meal/Fellowship events with 8 individuals who gather for potluck in a member's home 3 times during the next 9 months. It is a very enjoyable way to get to know each other better. Interested adult singles and couples, are encouraged to participate. See information in the narthex. Please sign up by September 25.

Little Flower Food Pantry
-continues to need our help in supplying food for those in need and the need is great!. Next Sunday, September 7, is Food Collection Sunday for the Food Pantry. Spaghetti/sauce, canned meat, tuna, paper products and corn muffin mix are all good choices. Please be generous and place your donations in the food cart in the narthex. THANK YOU!

*****STUDY*****

New Adult Bible Study
Beginning September 7 and continuing weekly at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings Rev. Keith Munneke will lead an in-depth study of the book of Romans which involves a commitment to both preparation and participation. We'll meet in room 204. Sign up in the narthex. For the first class, please read Romans 1-3:20.

The Simpsons Redux
The Simpsons are back! Matt Dowd will again lead an adult education class using the television show The Simpsons. In each class meeting, we will view an episode of the Simpsons and then explore its religious themes in group discussion. The class will meet each Sunday starting September 7. The class will meet at 9:30-10:30 am and then again at 10:45-11:45. If you have any questions, feel free to email Matt Dowd at mdowd1@nd.edu.

Adult Forums Coming Up (Sunday mornings 9:45 - 10:45, room 504)
September 7 "The Odyssey of St. Paul", a DVD series narrated by Dr. Paul Maier, noted Lutheran author and professor at Western Michigan University. The first 2 segments, "Young Saul" and "The New Saul" will be shown, followed by discussion.

September 14 Rev. Bill Wassner, new director of the United Religious Community of St. Joseph County, will speak on current programs sponsored by the URC. Note:Bill's presentation will run from 9:15-10AM, as he then needs to leave to conduct services at his own church.

How to Become the Christian You Really Want to Be
Evelyn Christenson writes in her book, Lord, Change Me, that she has discovered surprising things happen when she prays, "Lord, change me--don't change my husband, don't change my children, don't change my friends, change me!" The book outlines seven methods of inside-out change and ways to make sure it is God who is doing the changing. A five-week discussion will begin on Sunday, September 7 at 9:30 in Room 401. Interested? Sign up in the Narthex so that books (about $10.00) may be ordered. Any questions may be addressed to Nancy Hanson.

Making Christ known by building a community of disciples for mission.

Christ the King Lutheran Church
17195 Cleveland Road
South Bend, IN 46635
574-272-4306 www.ctkluth.com

Pastor Steven Schwier
Sunday Worship: 8:15, 9:30, 11 am