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Christ the King Lutheran
1515 North Garden Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
Non-Profit Org.
Postage PAID
New Ulm, MN
56073
Permit No. 142
(507) 354-4672 or (888) 685-5895
Emergency cell phone: 507-766-3190
[email protected]
FAX # 359-8932
Christ the King Web site
http://christtheking-newulm.org
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Worship Services
Saturday
5:33 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM
2015
Easter Vigil
April 4
5:33 p.m.
Easter Sunday
April 5
9:00 a.m. Easter Celebration
10:30 a.m. Easter Celebration
King’s Messenger
April 1, 2015
Pastor's Page
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As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were
alarmed. 6But he said to them, "Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has
been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. 7But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going
ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you." 8So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror
and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.
Every year we hear angels say that Jesus is not in the tomb, but that he has been raised, that he has gone on ahead, but we
still respond as if nothing much really happened. Maybe it is fear, maybe it is familiarity, maybe we think that somehow
we have outgrown the message. Jesus remains in the past for us, a voice that seems quaint and faint in relation to our
lives today. We are living in the world that is powerful and glitzy and filled with technology that seems to bring us to the
brink of attaining the eradication of so much that brings suffering and toil. Yet we are restless, unhappy, empty.
Too often we are like Will Barrett, the protagonist of Walker Percy’s novel The Last Gentleman, who complains that he
cannot figure out “how to live from one minute to the next on a Wednesday afternoon.” We even have a commercial
that jokes about a camel and hump day. If we can achieve the feats of power and technology, but cannot figure out what it
is all for, then what?
We are lost and troubled and we do more and more without knowing why or where we are going. But those words of the
angel come to us to say: Jesus is not back there, he has gone on ahead of you. Jesus is still calling you to follow, because
Jesus is not dead, but alive. Through the Holy Spirit, God is at work in you, transforming, poking, prodding and doing
whatever is necessary for you to move along from the empty grave. We do not always make progress, but we follow
nonetheless.
Walker Percy's answer by way of Michael Baruzzini to the question of "now what?"would be something like this: "'just
do it.' It is Wednesday afternoon and you are a Christian: sing a song of praise, or go to Mass and eat God’s flesh. You
are a loving husband, so kiss your wife. You are a father: play catch with your son, or help him with his homework. You
are a man at the end of a day of work: make a cocktail. If you want to be these things ”a husband, a father, a son of God”
there are things to do to make it real.
The Christian answer to the dilemma of how to be lies in the concept of grace and vocation. Here is where the Holy Spirit
comes in. Vocation is the Christian call to be in a specific way in the world. It is a call to truly be, in a concrete way, who
God has called you to be. It is not to be a robot obeying a program; it is to be an eagle joyfully choosing to fly or a mole
enthusiastically choosing to dig, because that is what you are, what you are good at, what you love. It is an existential
choice, but one that is grounded in God, outside of the isolated self.
I have seen an eagle quite regularly flying over garden street, soaring, gliding, riding the wind which blows in ways that
no one can predict, but the eagle lets it carry him as he does what eagles do. So the Spirit of the risen Lord carries you
along, so that you can join with Jesus in being the you that God is making you to be, a participant in the risen life of Jesus
Christ.
The quote is from "The Grace of Bourbon" an article by Michael Baruzzini. For those who worry about inclusivity, the
"man" in the quote above is the answer to Will Barrett's question in the novel. The same is true for women as well.
Pastor Tim
From the Intern
There are many memories that can surround Easter celebrations. As a child, I can remember special dresses,
frilly socks, bright colors, and even hats. I also remember hunting for Easter eggs and Easter baskets. I am
sure many of you have your own memories that surround this special day. April brings the day and entire
season of Easter, and this is a most joyful time in the church. Our songs of praise and “Alleluias” return to our
worship, and we become familiar once again with the phrase, “He is risen indeed!” The colors in our sanctuary
change as the music and words all celebrate Christ’s victory over death in his resurrection. Just as the season
of Spring greets us, we are also mindful of the new life that is given to us in Christ. What good news this is!
While the day of Easter, Easter egg hunts and other celebrations come just once a year, we continue to
celebrate Easter and Christ’s resurrection. This is not just a once-a-year celebration, but an every week, every
day celebration. This is such good news that we continue to speak of it and worship our risen Lord, even when
it is not the specific day of Easter. A prayer in the Morning Prayer service in our hymnal reads, “Mighty God of
mercy, we thank you for the resurrection dawn, bringing the glory of our risen Lord who makes every day new.”
Even in the sunrise, in “the resurrection dawn,” we are reminded of the wonderful news that Christ is risen and
has conquered sin and death for us. This is news worth remembering each and every day.
Speaking of April and the Easter season, it is hard to believe it is already that point in the year. There are
times when I am even surprised at how New Ulm has become a home to me throughout this internship. I look
forward to celebrating this joyful Easter season with you all, and pray we might all treasure the news of Christ’s
victory over the grave.
Mallorie
Adult Education at Christ the King
Women’s Bible Study
The women’s Bible study continues to meet on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at Christ the King. We will be
meeting on April 13, 20 and 27. There is no reading done prior to this study or “homework” expected to be
completed, so everyone is free to come at any time.
Men's Study Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Be a Man
What does it mean to be a man and a Christian? Come and discuss at the men's Bible studies during April.
Study on Anger in Christian Life and Faith
Wrath is considered a deadly sin, but anger does have a place in Christian thinking and living. We will spend a
few weeks thinking about anger on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning April 16. Sign up in the narthex or just
come and join for those that are of interest to you. Each week's study is complete in itself.
April 16
April 23
April 30
May 7
May 14
Anger in the Christian Life
Getting Rid of Inappropriate Anger
Jesus and Anger: Does He Practice What He Preaches?
Divine Wrath and Human Anger
When Love Turns to Anger
Stewardship Note:
There are 18 children signed up this year for Green Lake and Shores of
St. Andrew’s Summer Camp!! All donations from the cinnamon roll fundraisers, the 1st & 3rd coffee
hour and specially dedicated are used to help our families with part of the cost! Thank you all for
your support!!
Worship Notes for April
April 2 -- Maundy Thursday
Readings: Exodus 12:1–14; Psalm 116:1–2, 12–19; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; John 13:1–17, 31–
35
Theme: With nightfall our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians
around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus' death and resurrection. At the heart of the
Maundy Thursday liturgy is Jesus' commandment to love one another. At the Lord's table we
remember Jesus' sacrifice of his life, even as we are called to offer ourselves in love to one
another.
April 3 -- Good Friday
Readings: Isaiah 52:13—53:12; Psalm 22; Hebrews 10:16–25; John 18:1—19:42
Theme: At the heart of the Good Friday is the passion according to John, which proclaims Jesus as a
triumphant king who reigns from the cross. The ancient title for this day—the triumph of the cross—reminds us
that the church gathers not to mourn this day but to celebrate Christ's life-giving passion and to find strength
and hope in the tree of life.
We host our sisters and brothers from Our Savior's Lutheran Church at Christ the King in the
observance of Good Friday. Services at 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m.
April 5 -- Easter Sunday
Readings: Acts 10:34–43; Psalm 118:1–2, 14–24; 1 Corinthians 15:1–11; Mark 16:1–8
Theme: The Gospel of Mark announces the Gospel with a mixture of puzzlement and fear, which may be just
about right. But it does not and cannot put a damper on the joy and the hope which the resurrection brings to
the world even two thousand years later.
April 12 -- 2nd Sunday of Easter
Readings: Acts 4:32–35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1—2:2; John 20:19–31
Theme: Today we gather with the disciples on the first Easter, and Jesus breathes the Spirit on us. With
Thomas we ask for a sign, and Jesus offers us his wounded self in the broken bread. From frightened
individuals we are transformed into a community of the forgiven.
April 19 -- Sunday of Easter
Readings: Acts 3:12–19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1–7; Luke 24:36b–48;
Theme: The gospel for the third Sunday of Easter is always one in which the risen Christ shares food with the
disciples, meals that are the models for the meal we share each Lord's day. In today's gospel, Jesus reveals
himself to his disciples, eating with them as he shares meaning of his suffering, death, and resurrection
through the scriptures..
April 26 -- Sunday of Easter
Readings: Acts 4:5–12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16–24p; John 10:11–18
Theme: Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, speaks of his willingness to lay down his life for the sheep out of
love. May our shepherd be our guide and our teacher this day.
News
& Events
Please pray for
Drew Aufderheide who was diagnosed with
Chronic Mylogenous Leukemia.
Vonnie Fruhwirth as she recovers from back
surgery.
Bonnie Hubert as she recovers after being
hospitalized.
Jack Larson as he recovers from knee
replacement surgery.
Please pray Gary Lindmeyer, father of Shelly
Zimmerman, who begins a new treatment for
cancer.
Gary Garrels, friend of Lloyd & Helen Christenson
who is hospitalized.
We rejoice on the birth of
Winston Mark Amundson on March 16, to
Jeff and Connie Amundson.
The family of Manley Bratsch gratefully
acknowledges all the kindness and sympathy
expressed during the time of our loss of our loved
one.
Doris and family
Thanks to everyone who helped the residents of
Oak Hills Living Center celebrate their March
Birthdays. A special thanks to Pam Anderson who
entertained them with singing Irish songs
accompanying with her guitar and the readers for
the poems.
Thank you to everyone who donated candy and
stickers for the Easter egg hunt. A special thank
you to the project group for filling all the eggs.
Congratulations to these
3 Graders who made their
First Communion on March 22
rd
Elyse Dreckman
Gavin Epper
Jaida Fromm
Mya Hames
Domminick Kamrath
Joey Kotten
Macey Nachreiner
Tallak Rakowski
Adam Wiltscheck
Noah Engel
Daneysa Flores
Aiden Gieseke
Jack Jensen
Lydia King
Leah Menzel
Matthew Otterness
Kaden Wilson
We Invite You
to Worship!
Maundy Thursday
April 2 - 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday
April 3 – 12:00 p.m.
April 3 – 7:00 p.m.
(Service with Our Savior’s at Christ the King)
Easter Vigil
April 4 - 5:33 p.m.
Easter Sunday
April 5
9:00 a.m. Easter Celebration
10:30 a.m. Easter Celebration
Christ the King Hosts Our Savior's Youth
for Battle of the
Congregations! Wednesday, April 29th
at 6:30 p.m.
Event is for Jr. and Sr. High,
Invite your Our Savior's Friends!
Christ the King Youth Invite You To
Breakfast at George’s
At George’ Restaurant
301 N. Minnesota
Fundraiser for 2015 Youth Gathering
On Saturday, April 25 at 9AM.
Cost is $5.
Tickets will be available after April 5.
Telephone Numbers
If you no longer have a land line and have only a
cell phone please e-mail the church office at
[email protected] or call the church office
at 354-4672. Thank you.
New Member
Orientation
New member orientation will be held on April 21 with
a light meal at 5:30 p.m. The reception of new
members will take place on May 2 & 3. If you are
interested in joining Christ the King, please call the
church office at 354- 4672.
Gas Cards Anyone?
Kwik Trip gas cards continue to be available on
Sunday mornings or by stopping by the church
office. You buy the card at face value and 10% of it
helps our youth activities.
Volunteers are needed for Saturday and Sunday
Worship Services.
Please sign up on-line or call the Church office if
you are able to help in any way. Thank you.
On Wednesday, April 29th, at 6:30 p.m. we will need
all youth from Christ the King ready for a challenge
with Our Savior's. We will have alternative challenges
for choice and variety depending on
numbers: capture the flag, volleyball or kickball, yard
games and a sidewalk chalk art competition. We will
have t-shirts to identify the two churches and will also
have some food to eat. If weather is uncooperative,
we will still get together and try some things indoors.
The event takes place here at Christ the King. Sign
up on the sheet at church. Then come show some
spirit and have a good time. We are hoping to do
more things together in the future, so let's try to make
this first event a good one.
We may need some yard games donated and some
help with hot dogs and food, so if you can help with
these, please let Pastor Tim know.
2015 SW MN Synod Assembly
June 12-14, 2015
Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter
We are excited to invite you to your 2015 Synod
Assembly! Christ the King needs voting members for
this year's assembly. We have one of four, would you
be able to serve? Below is the description of the
assembly and those who will be speaking and
greeting us. The dates are afternoon of Friday, June
12 through morning of June 14, 2015. Come and see
what the synod and the ELCA are doing and be a part
of the synod coming together in mission. You may go
to the synod website for more information as well:
http://www.swmnelca.org/
Once again being held on the campus of Gustavus
Adolphus in St. Peter, MN, your assembly will open
on Friday, June 12 and close on Sunday, June 14,
2015. We are blessed to have Revered Dr. James
Mauney of the Virginia Synod as our Bible Study
leader this year. Secretary William Chris Boerger will
be in attendance to guide our voting members
through our synod bishop election. Additionally,
Secretary Boerger will brief us on what it means to be
church together beyond our synod. Bishop Buthelezi,
Southeastern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Southern Africa, will also be one of our
guest speakers. It is a blessing to have Bishop
Buthelezi in our midst to bring us up to date on our
companion synod.
In & Around Our
Community
Cyber-Safety - Catching Up with HighTech Kids (April 29th)
- A Free Community-Wide learning opportunity
presented by Dave Eisenmann (M.A.Ed.,
Director of Instructional Technology & Media
Services at Minnetonka Public Schools,
assistant professor at the University of MN and
St. Mary’s Univ. of MN - Minneapolis)
When: 7pm-8:30pm, Wednesday, April 29
Where: District Administration Center (DAC), 15
North State St, New Ulm
Who: Any and All Adults
From the presenter: “Technology is a big part of our
kids’ world! Keeping up can be challenging, but a
positive and well informed approach can have a big
impact on your child’s future and habits. Learn how
to help your kids develop a balanced and healthy
use of technology…Numerous ideas and free
resources will be shared.”
Mr. Eisenmann is coming to New Ulm thanks to a
partnership between the New Ulm Ministerial
Association and New Ulm Public Schools (ISD 88).
This seminar is offered free to the public. Mr
Eisenmann will speak to students and staff earlier
that day.
Annual Faith Conference
The 3rd Annual faith Conference will be held on
Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter. Lutheran Convictions and
Economic Justice: Biblical Themes, Current
Realities, and Ethical Choices.
Worship will be at 9:30 a.m. at Christ Chapel with
Homilist Jodi Harpstead.
Featured Speaker will be at 10:30 a.m. at Christ
Chapel with The Rev. Dr. Samuel Torvent
Featured Speaker: 11:30 a.m. at Christ Chapel with
Dr. Kathi Tunheim.
Partners for Affordable Housing
Partners for Affordable Housing invites you to hear
via live simulcast, Liz Murray of Homeless to
Harvard fame. Liz, who grew up in extreme poverty
and neglect, began caring for her drug-addicted
parents when she was just ten. She became
homeless at 15 when her mother died of AIDS and
her father moved into a homeless shelter. Despite
living on the streets of New York City, Liz remained
focused on attaining an education, graduating from
high school in just two years and earning a full
scholarship to Harvard. Express Employment
Professionals is providing each of us an awesome
opportunity to hear Liz’s inspirational message on
leadership on Wednesday, April 15th from 8 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. at the Ostrander Auditorium on the MSU
campus. Other speakers scheduled for the event
include Dan Aykroyd of Ghost Buster fame and
Daymond John of Shark Tank. For more
information or to reserve your attendance, please
call Partners for Affordable Housing at 387-2115.
Financial News
February Giving
February Budget
YTD Given
YTD Budget
$26,860
$26,860
$51,295
$57,629
Now let the heavens
be joyful! Let earth
her song begin! Let
the round world
keep triumph, And
all that is therein;
Invisible and visible,
Their notes let all
things blend, For
Christ the Lord has
risen, Our joy that
hath no end.
Children, Youth, & Family News
Upcoming Youth Events.....
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Annual Easter Egg Hunt! The kids love this event!
It will take place on April 4 at 10:00am at CtK.
Club 1515
Club 1515 will meet on Wednesdays, April 8 and April 22
at 3:15 PM
Spring Fever Elementary Retreat
April 17-18, 6:30 PM-1:00 PM
For all kids currently in 2nd-6th grade!
Chrysalis House @ Green Lake Bible Camp
Join us at camp with some super counselors as we take a look at how
"God Does MARVELous Things."
We'll play games, sing songs, and preview what summer camp has in store!
$60.00 includes lodging, snacks, and two meals. Registration deadline is April 7.
We will register together or you can register online at www.gllm.org
We are aiming to bring a group on the dates above. There is a second event on
the 18-19 and you are free to sign up online for that event if it fits your schedule better.