Christ the King Newsletter
August 2013
When you look at this
painting of the Campbell’s Soup Can by
Andy Warhol for the
first time, you might
exclaim, “This isn’t
art!” The Campbell’s
Soup Can is just the
image that might
evoke displeasure, an
anticlimactic feeling,
or utter disdain. A
painting like this is so
simple it seems anyone could paint it. The simple Campbell’s Soup Can
that could sit behind the closed cabinet doors of a
kitchen is presented on a canvas. This is just the sort
of thing that makes art strange for so many people.
How can this be art? Whether it hangs in a gallery, is
ridiculed in a museum, or is viewed on the internet
there is a simplicity, a whimsical allure, to the work of
Andy Warhol.
tions of the heart. This prayer, however, calls us into a
world where the simple has beauty, and where the
mundane has divine significance. Jesus leaves little to
wonder, but much to appreciate when he teaches his
disciples about prayer.
What we are left wondering is not whether hallowing
God’s name is important, or if forgiveness of sins is
essential, or even if we should pray for God’s kingdom to come. Those things make sense in a faithful
prayer. But daily bread? What does that have to do
with the kingdom of God? If we are not careful we
may treat this teaching like some treat Warhol’s
Campbell’s Soup Can, as different from and not relevant to the world of art. So this petition about daily
bread is not connected to the larger richer experience
of the kingdom of God. The simplicity of Jesus’
words can cause us not to see the complexity of his
petitions, how praying for daily bread can relate to the
kingdom, can relate to something like helping the
needy around us as a manifestation of God’s work or
his love.
A simple soup can. It reminds us not just to pray for
our own daily food from the gracious hand of our
heavenly Father but to recognize the fullness of the
kingdom of God. We pray these words because God
promises to hear our prayers. But we also live these
words. Our lives become this prayer in action as Jesus
There is no question that this is a prayer indeed. But
calls us into a sacrificial love for neighbor that is simhow did the disciples not know how to pray? Before
ple and unassuming. Drive around the city. Watch as
we hear Jesus’ answer to the disciples, we might listen this prayer reminds you that giving to the poor and
and hear overtones of other prayers. We could over- needy is part of the kingdom. Watch what God does
hear disciples praying like the Pharisees, we could
through our food bank/Love Pantry here at Christ the
consider the temple rituals of the Sadducees, or even King and see the same provision of God for daily
the total ignorance of the pagan world may come to
bread to our neighbors.
mind. In contrast to these people and these prayers,
Dismissing the simple things, or even not asking for
Jesus offers a simple act of prayer.
them in prayer, is like dismissing Warhol’s simple artThis prayer is near and dear to the Christian commu- work. There is more to the kingdom of God. For this
nity. Yet at times it seems too simple to be a real act
reason, Jesus teaches us to pray, and by praying to
of prayer. Praying for daily bread might seem trite to seek his kingdom, this simple and unassuming kingsome particularly in a world where our basic needs are dom present in our world.
typically met. Praying short petitions seems rote and
In Christ,
disingenuous in contrast to long prayers and meditaPastor Bob
Read Luke 11:1-3 and reflect for a moment on the request: “Lord, teach us to pray,” which the disciples
ask. It is such a simple request and Jesus offers simplicity in his answer. The prayer he gives to his disciples is unassuming and straightforward.
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The King’s
King’s Call
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June 2013
2013
August
Executive Director, Mike Haas
August 2013
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In
all my prayers for all for you, I always pray with
joy, because of your partnership in the gospel
from the first day until now.” Philippians 1: 3-5
Recently Nancy and I have experienced some very challenging, painful and at times devastating situations. We find ourselves unable to control or take charge of these situations and
we are at a loss as to what to do, and many times we find ourselves surrounded by circumstances where there are no
“right” decisions to be made, just difficult ones. We know
many of you have faced or will face similar difficulties and at
times we all feel like we are at a loss for what to do or where
to turn.
We thank God for our family and extended family and friends,
who continually pray for us and I take comfort in the words of
Isaiah 40 that were opened to me a few years ago in my Bible
Study Fellowship class: “Comfort, comfort my people, says
your God. Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not
been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood
since the earth was founded? Do you not know? Have you
not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of
the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his
understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the
weary and increases the power of the weak.”
$168,000. We had some initial dialogue with them about the
feasibility of CTK purchasing their home, and we are continuing those discussions. This is the last piece of property to the
west available and owning it would give us total ownership
and control of that block. Of course we are at this time only in
discussions, and remember that only you, as the Voters Assembly, can authorize any real estate purchase. I will keep you
informed as we move forward.
Communication
Our new phone system is in place, and up and running. What a
terrific change! Voicemail, conferencing, multiple forwarding
options, and much more on the menu driven system. When
you call in you will still get a live attendant but will have multiple options as well.
Facilities
Many thanks to those who have stepped forward to take on
several of our summer projects. The painting of the gym hallways and kitchen should be underway shortly as well as the
replacement of the classroom/office windows in the CDC and
faucets in the gym kitchen. Thank you, thank you!
The next step is replacing the carpet flooring in the gym. This
project has been approved and should be completed by September 1st.
Ministry
Much of our focus is centered in Discipleship and developing
Missional Communities. Missional Communities are: “A
Thank God for His comfort, His grace, His understanding!
group of 20 to 50 people who exist, in Christian community, to reach either a particular neighborhood or network
Finance
of relationships. With a strong value on life together, the
First, many thanks to Ralph Nelson who is stepping down
group has the expressed intention of seeing those they are
after serving the last two years as our church treasurer. It is a in relationship with choose to start following Jesus
challenging position working with multiple boards and groups through this more flexible and locally incarnated expresand a budget well over $1 million, and Ralph has served us
sion of the church.”
well and has been a joy to work with. Many thanks Ralph!
We are working our way through the book from author Mike
Effective July 1st, Barbara Baltzell will begin serving as our
Breen entitled “Building a Discipling Culture.” Put simply,
new treasurer. Thank you Barbara!
building a culture of discipleship at CTK is the only way that
We ended our fiscal year in great shape with our total giving
will produce the kind of community that Jesus and the New
for the year exceeding the budget by $45,500 and, as expenses Treatment writers would recognize as church. A dynamic livwere well managed, we find ourselves blessed with a positive ing organism with the sufficient organization to enable it to
cash position at the end of the year of over $35,000, and yes, I function effectively, yet remain an authentic community that
have already spent that money! Not really. Some of the excess is full of the life of God. A community where hearts are open
cash will be going into the following: Pastor offset fund that
to the Lord, to one another and to a world in need. Witness,
sets money aside for future Associate Pastor related expenses, Mercy and Life Together! Very, very exciting!
Benevolence Fund, Security Committee, Conference Room
upgrades and a few other small projects.
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans
Thank you all for your incredible generosity and dedication to to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope
and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
the mission and ministry at CTK!
Administration
Blessing and Peace to all!
Our neighbor to the west Jerry Bengtson and his wife are putting their home on the market. We had an appraisal prepared
by Northern Appraisals and the appraised value came in @
Michael Haas
Executive Director
Website: www.ctkcda.org
E-mail: [email protected]
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CTK Men’s Ministry
All the King’s Men
Men, Jesus said “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever
abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for
apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). To abide in
Christ means being engaged in the Word, Worship, Prayer and
Fellowship with other believers. Consider joining your brothers
in Christ in one of these weekly Bible studies, as we grow as disciples of Jesus together.
Morning Coffee Bible Study
Topic: Jesus said “I AM”
This Bible Study Series will dig into the seven “I AM” teachings
that Jesus gives to us in the Gospel of John.
Every Thursday morning - 7:00 to 8:00am
August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at Bakery by the Lake
Contact: Larry Comer: 661-0244
“Theology on Tap” is an opportunity for CTK members as well
as the community to have informal discussions about matters of
faith. Pastor Bob and Jackson Connolly lead this weekly gathering of men, which provides a context that is informal, approachable, and significant.
Shown above is a downsized version of our new Purchase Request. Beginning July 1st all variable budget
expenditures over $50 require a Purchase Order ReThis group meets at Caddy Shack each Wednesday evening,
quest and authorization before any purchase is made.
8:00 to 9:00pm, but we are on hiatus until the Fall. See you then! P.O’s are available at the church office.
Contacts: Pastor Bob Sundquist: 660-5021
Jackson Connolly: 659-4458
Thanks, Michael Haas, Executive Director
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study at Christ the King,
9:00 to 10:00am
The Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study meets in the CTK Fellowship Hall. The study continues on the Book of James.
Contacts: Don Schierman: 664-5377
Tom Saathoff: 773-5840
ISRAEL TRIP
Pastor Lorenz invites you to take a 9-day Lenten Pilgrimage with him in March, 2014. First class accommodations, 15 meals, air fare from Spokane, and we
will visit all the Biblical highlights. In case you are
wondering about safety, be assured I wouldn’t go if it
were not safe, and this will be my 6th visit to the “Land
of the Bible.” If interested, give me a call @667-3599 or
email me at [email protected].
Website: www.ctkcda.org
E-mail: [email protected]
New to the CTKCDA.org web-site, on-line giving opportunities
are now available. Simply go to the On-line Giving tab on the
main menu bar on our home-page and click on the red button. It
will lead you to the giving menu opportunities. Simple and easy.
New Phone System
A new phone system has been installed at CTK. The new system provides us with significantly greater communication tools
to better serve the membership and our community. When you
call into the system during office hours you will still get a live
attendant but will also have a variety of menu driven options to
assist you in communicating with the staff and obtaining information about CTK. Some of those options are: voicemail, conferencing, call forwarding, call waiting, staff directory, weekly
activities, and many, many others. It will take a few weeks to
get used to the new phones so your patience is appreciated, but
what a nice improvement.
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Child Development
Center News
Sundquist Baby Shower
& Potluck
The Circle of Charity is sponsoring a Baby
Shower Potluck for the Sundquist family to
help prepare for the arrival of Amy Jo.
Greetings from the Children;
Summer vacation is coming close to an end and soon we
will begin our new school year. We have much to get done
in preparation of our new and returning students. There are
many “projects” to start and finish, and we are so excited
for the new project board our wonderful leaders have proposed. What a great way for our congregation to help
serve!
This year we are also eager to introduce our new school
orientation process. This will be a time for families to
come together to hear about our school’s policies & procedures and also about our church! Pastor Bob and I are
working on bringing the children & families closer to God
through baptism. It is a way to tie the CDC with our congregation and support the children’s life with God. As a
new concept, we hope it sparks interest in our nonchurched families and brings them to a loving relationship
with Jesus and a future home at Christ the King. We are
optimistic that it will be welcomed and look to see growth,
whether today or tomorrow, in the spiritual life of the
families we touch each day. Together we can make a difference. Blessings to all who love and support what we do
at CTK CDC.
When: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 (If you are wondering
why so close to arrival, it is so Melissa’s sister can
attend the shower)
Time:
6:00 PM
Where: Christ the King’s Gym
We will have a sign-up sheet in the narthex beginning the first
week in August to bring a main dish or salad. Dessert will be provided.
If you are wondering what the Sundquist’s need for Amy Jo,
Melissa indicates that they have “baby equipment” from Emma
and Cossette. The biggest need is for clothing (infant to 24
months), diapers, and misc. supplies. Many of you have already
made something or have something special in mind which is great.
There will be a money tree and card basket available at the potluck
for anyone who would like to contribute a monetary gift. Most
important is to come and share in the excitement of preparing for a
new member to the Christ the King’s family!
MILITARY MINISTRY
In His Service,
Barbi
“Rosie the Riveter”
Children’s corner:
Carson, who is 8, never attended CTK CDC but his sister
did. She just graduated from Kindergarten. In hopes of
extending her time here, their mother enrolled them both in
VBS. What happened next was a miracle. Carson fought
the decision and made excuses why he didn’t have to participate, but by the third day, his mom was in my office in
tears. She said, I am so happy, Carson insisted we pray
now, talks to his friends about the Bible stories he’s learning at VBS and wants to start going to church.
Blessings to CTK, and VBS.
New Women’s Ministry Group
Christ the King will be launching a new women's ministry
group in September. This group will include women of all
ages. Fulfilling the concept of Witness, Mercy and Life Together; the group's monthly meetings will include food, fellowship, devotions, service projects and guest speakers. As
we prepare for this wonderful addition at CTK, we're asking
all interested women to fill out our survey located in either
entrance to the church. For more information, call Becky Elmore at 660-7406.
Website: www.ctkcda.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Avis Thompson of Hayden displays a popular art piece
by Norman Rockwell of the symbolic role of “Rosie the
Riveter,” women of the World War II generation who
filled the workforce in the United States as men were
sent into battle. Avis was part of that workforce.
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Graceland
August 2013
Youth Ministries
WITNESS * MERCY * LIFE TOGETHER
Graceland is taking the summer off from our
regular classes. We are offering an extendedage nursery from 9:45-10:45.
If you would like to help in Graceland this fall by
helping with large group time or leading a class
once a month, please contact Martha @ 661-6775.
All Youth “Silverwood/
Fun & Games”
Lock-in
August 9-10, 2013
North Idaho Fair and Casa De Cristo!
August 21st-25th
Sign up sheets are out. Please check your
calendars and consider picking up a shift or two to help
support our youth! Half of the funds raised this year will go
toward Youth Ministry programming here at CTK the other
half of the amounts from 2014 & 2015 will be set aside for
NYG 2016. Youth who plan to attend NYG in 2016, it’s important to start your fundraising by working the fair booth
as much as possible!
All youth 6th through 12th are invited to attend this
awesome “Silverwood/Fun & Games”
Lock-in! We will meet at CTK at 10:15 a.m. then
head out to Silverwood and spend the day there.
There is a big change this year at the fair in that all food
Next we’ll head back to the church for some amazvendors
need to have cash registers, which we do, howing games and activities that you are sure to love!
ever
we will now need to give out receipts to
Cost for this event will be $32.00 and money for
customers
and
be able to print out reports that will total all
food while at Silverwood! You must sign up for this
th
of
our
sales
for
the day! This will be new for us and will
event by August 4 . We will be opening this event
require
some
register
training. For this reason there will be
to other area Lutheran churches, so come and meet
two
different
trainings
this year. One for food prep and one
some new youth and get ready to have a blast!
for cashiering. You must be in 6th grade or older to work at
Contact Martha @ 661-6775 with any questions.
N YG M O M
E N
San Antonio
T
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the fair and 19 or older to be a cashier. Food prep training
will take place on Saturday, August 17th @ noon. You will
see how to make all items at the fair and eat the samples for
lunch! Cashier training will be at 1:00pm on Sunday the 18th.
This year I need someone who would be
available to work along side me as a supervisor and
open the booth each morning. This would include getting steam tables turned on; food made and set up;
register tills put in place and getting things ready for
the day, as well as, working through lunch.
This then makes it possible for me to come to the fair
booth later in the day, work the dinner rush, take inventory in the evening, and clean and close.
This year we will be painting Christ the King on the
front of our booth in the food court area, so that people will know who we are! We will post a smaller
menu on the front of our booth so you can easily see
what we have to offer! We will also display a board
with NYG info and photos to explain what our funds
are being raised for, as well as, give hand outs about
our church and the upcoming fall programming.
If you have any questions about what it means to help
supervise, or about what food prep or cashiering is all
about please contact me, Martha, @ 661-6775.
Come join the fun!
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E-mail: [email protected]
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1st Sunday of
month is Mite
Box Sunday at
CTK.
LUTHERAN WOMEN’S MISSIONARY LEAGUE (LWML) – WOMEN’S MINISTRY
LWML ACTIVITIES & NEWS

AUGUST KITCHEN & COFFEE POT CLEANING:
Penny Urbatsch and Char VonSprecken

FUNERAL MEALS: Circles notified by office.

HOPE CIRCLE, FAITH CIRCLE. LOVE CIRCLE
and PATIENCE CIRCLE: are all on Summer Break
until September.

2013-14 LWML OFFICERS: Pres: Linda Isaacson,
Vice Pres: Barbara Baltzell, Sec: Sandy Taylor,
Treas: Janet Launhardt, Christian Life: Jodie Longdin

2013-14 CTK-LWML MISSION GOAL: $3550
FROM OUR LWML PRESIDENT
Ladies, I am finishing the LWML scrapbook and would
appreciate any pictures of any circle activities, the white
elephant sale or anything relating to LWML to be placed
in the basket labeled "pictures" on the kitchen counter.
QUILT CONFUSION!
There has been some confusion about the Quilts that we
sold at the Country Store on June 1st. These quilts were
all made by Vendla Wilkins and were DONATED by her
for the SALE. These were NOT LWML Quilts as we do
not sell LWML Quilts. They are all donated to Lutheran
World Relief and a few years ago to Habitat for Humanity. The fabric that is donated to LWML is USED EXCLUSIVELY for LWML Quilts.
THANK YOU again,
Vendla, for the beautiful quilts that you made and donated to the Country Store sale.
Our LWML Board presents a check to
Jackie Maker, Director of Volunteers at
Union Gospel Mission CdA
Website: www.ctkcda.org
NEW!
We have about ten women who are
knitting or crocheting prayer shawls.
If you would like to do this, give Jodie Mitchell a call,
699-4747, and she will give you the patterns.
CIRCLE OF CHARITY
Meet August 19, 9:30am at Church
Come join us in Bible study, fellowship,
and refreshments. We’ll continue to
meet over the summer so if your Circle is on break till
Fall, come meet with us!
Wolverine Den Update: The painting of the Den
is completed and the shelving is in the capable hands
of Roger Oestmann and will probably be completed
by the time you get this. We sorted a huge batch of
clothing at our Charity Circle meeting in July. What
an exciting venture of “MERCY” we have before us,
Praise the Lord!
Our Mission Project is the Wolverine Den at Lakes
Middle School. The purpose of the Den is to aid students in need of school supplies, and basic personal
clothing and hygiene needs, etc. We have a brochure
describing our purpose and needs. Please take one
from the bulletin board in the Coffee Nook. Donated
items can be deposited in the box located in the East
Narthex (entry).
Serve the Lord with Gladness! Psalm 100:2
UGM Chapel cross of nails
E-mail: [email protected]
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Deacon Larry Comer, UGM Director of
Volunteers - Jackie Maker, and CTK Executive Director - Mike Haas
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AUGUST CELEBRATIONS AT CTK
Dick & Yvonne Benzinger
Anderson, Diane
Avery, Barbara
Benzinger, Brian
Cornelison, Tom
Dannenberg, Noah
Davis, Kathleen
Dingman, Michael
Ehrlich, Eleanor
Ehrlich, Bob
Elmore, Daryl
Greeno, Darlene
Hand, Rosemarie
Don & Janis Dannenberg
Dan & Sandra Elkins
Mohler, Bethany
Emil & Florence Guse
Nakonieczny, Ron
Mike & Nancy Haas
Nelson, Jim
Randy & Bonnie Hattenburg
Newsom, Andrea
Petzke, Karl
Bill & Susan Hemenway
Ben & Marie Holmen
Petzke, Marg
Rod & Jodie Mitchell
Rhodes, Janene
Jim & Karen Nelson
Roadifer, David
Walter & Phyllis Paiuk
Robertson, Colton
Rozewicz, Iris
Harvey, Barb
Hoffman, Nick
Hoffman, Yvonne
Isaacson, Linda
Andy & Marge Reich
Josh & Angie Sattler
Schreibeis, Kellie
Michael & Kathryn Schreibeis
Schreibeis, Neal
Doug & Shellee Sheldon
Schwab, Fallon
Chad & Heather Solsvik
Seright, Sandy
Iverson, Delores
Gary & Sandy Taylor
Smith, Sunshine
Johnson, Eileen
Johnson, Sharon
Larsen, Don
Doug & Eileen Cresswell
Rose, Marvin
Harrison, Barbi
Larsen, Corrine
Mann, Eileen
Padilla, Aiden
DuBos, Tom
Kunka, Jim
Loren & Janell Burke
Miles, Kris
Coppom, David
Krum, John
MacAskill, Steve
Masteller, Bonnie
Cole, Julie
Keen, Gloria
Jackson & Phyllis Berger
Mann, Gene
Bryan, Anne
Jones, Brian
Lewerenz, Rodger
Stafford, Donna
Greg & Carolyn Tensmeyer
Swing, Monika
Thomas & Sarah Theisen
Taylor, Gary
Troy & Gail Turley
Theisen, Jonah
Rich & Gail Wallace
Thompson, Lucia
VonSprecken, Ray
Shaun & Nancy Woolley
Zasada, Zigmond
Larsen, Linda
Website: www.ctkcda.org
E-mail: [email protected]
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CHRIST THE KING 2012/2013 BUDGET
For the Year Ended June 30, 2013
100% of the Budget Year
454,500
34,000
21,000
15,400
524,900
538,889
17,382
13,188
13,891
583,350
Actual %
of Annual
Budget
to Date
118.6%
51.1%
62.8%
90.2%
111.1%
Salaries
Administration Expense
Elder Expense
Outreach
Child Discipleship
Youth
Stewardship
Property Management
Fellowship
Fisher Property
Communications
Human Care
Total CTK Church Expenditures
287,800
83,800
13,500
200
3,250
2,550
51,400
68,900
2,700
5,400
5,400
0
524,900
292,570
93,529
18,914
0
2,970
1,095
55,315
72,168
3,707
4,021
5,121
293
549,702
101.7%
111.6%
140.1%
0.0%
91.4%
42.9%
107.6%
104.7%
137.3%
74.5%
94.8%
0.0%
104.7%
Total CTK Church Income
524,900
583,350
111.1%
Total CTK Church Expenditures
CHURCH NET REVENUE
524,900
0
549,702
33,648
104.7%
Annual Budget
CHURCH REVENUE
Tithes & Offerings
Seasonal Worship Services
Rental Income
Other Income
Total CTK Church Income
Year to
Date
CHURCH EXPENSES
CTK CHILDCARE & SCHOOL 2012/2013 BUDGET
For the Eleven Months Ended May 31, 2013
91.67% of the Budget Year
Annual Budget
CTK Childcare & School Income
CTK Childcare & School Expenditures
NET REVENUE
5:00pm
8:30am
11:00am
540,609
540,609
0
Total
Budget
Special
6/2/13
40
262
128
6/9/13
65
189
115
369 $10,878.33 $112.00
$10,990.33
6/16/13
53
246
113
412 $15,507.90 $70.00
$15,577.90
6/23/13
64
189
97
350 $9,834.69
$9.00
$9,843.69
294 $9,981.86
$2,976.32
$12,958.18
Website: www.ctkcda.org
E-mail: [email protected]
477,501
473,918
3,583
88.3%
87.7%
Total
430 $15,390.78 $4,446.92
6/29/13
Actual %
Year to Date of Annual Budget
to Date
$19,837.70
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