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God’s work. Our hands.

Rising to the Challenge Last June, while attending the Montana Synod Assembly in Great Falls, I had a moment of great pride. My heart was also filled with thanksgiving. Christ the King, out of some 160+ ELCA congregations in our state (and in Northern Wyoming), gave more than $5800 to hunger appeals locally and globally in 2008, making us one of the most generous congregations in the Synod when it comes to fighting hunger.

As of August 31st, 2009 we have given over $4800 to local and global hunger appeals. 2009 ends in three short months. I have great hopes that we can exceed the 2008 totals.

Please consider giving an additional gift every first Sunday of the month for the next three months, to help feed hungry people here in Montana and across the globe. On Sunday, October 4th, Sunday, November 1st, and Sunday, December 6th we will pass the hunger cups (44 ounce soft drink cups) after the regular offering is received during worship. We use the average price of a fast food meal as a benchmark for giving. I always order two large burritos, a plate of nachos grande, and a large Diet Pepsi when I frequent Taco Bell. That comes to $8.76. $9 will go in the hunger cups (or maybe even a little bit more) on those Sundays.

I am proud of our leadership in the Montana Synod in addressing hunger.

My heart is also filled with thanksgiving, for your generosity and for your faithfulness.

Serving beside you, loving God and neighbor-

Pastor Grant

Family Promise Hosts Parade of Boxes! Third Annual Cardboard Box City Fund Raiser October 2nd

The public is invited to attend the Third Annual Family Promise Cardboard Box City Parade of Boxes Friday, October 2nd at Bogert Park. There will be live music and entertainment from 6:30-9pm and a tour of the “box city” neighborhood in the pavilion from 7-8pm.

To help our homeless here in Gallatin Valley, Family Promise is presenting the Cardboard Box City 2009. This event, now in its third year, is designed to raise awareness of the plight of our homeless and to raise funds to help Family Promise continue to help families get back on their feet.

Confirmation student Josh Siemsen will be there, and Pastor Lindean and Paula Beehler are staying in a cardboard box “church”, with steeple, bells and all!...Come and see it for yourself!

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Tragedy Comes to Christ the King! The congregation is invited to attend final dress rehearsal

Okay, relax, it’s not that kind of tragedy, but Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Montana Shakespeare in the Schools has been rehearsing at Christ the King from September 14th thru the 30th.

As always, the congregation is invited to the company’s final dress rehearsal at 6:30pm (note time change) on Thursday October 1st just before the company hits the road for their ten week tour. The performance will run approximately 70 minutes and is appropriate for middle and high school ages (as well as adults) as it will include some stage fighting and scenes of violence inherent to the play.

Opening All Our Gifts

Have you ever wondered which gifts God has given you? Not just in terms of money or time, but in terms of spiritual gifts and passions for ministry?

Have you ever wanted to participate in CtK programs and events, but have not been sure how to fit in, or what you would be good at? Have you ever questioned what personal qualities you may possess and how they may be of assistance to others?

If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, then please come to CtK on Friday, October 9th at 7:00pm for a time of story telling and discussion with fellow

followers of Jesus. Listen to and learn from a special guest panel telling their individual stories about how their personal experiences aided in their spiritual growth. We’ll discuss how we can expand and relate our own gifts and experiences into the life of the community.

Desserts, coffee, and child care will be provided. For more information please contact CJ Mayer, Merlin Nelson, Dave Hughes, or Dave Schrupp.

Opening All Our Gifts...

Discover Your Call-- Uncovering Your Dependable Strengths Pastor Lindean will offer a course titled “Discover Your Call – Uncovering Your Dependable Strengths” at the end of October. Class size is limited to 12, so sign up early (and definitely by the deadline, October 18

th)!

Who should sign up for “Discover Your Call?” This course is designed for those who wonder who and what God has created them to be, where they belong, and/or how they are called to make a difference in the world. It is designed with the understanding that there is excellence in each person, in the unique patterns of God-given strengths you were born with and that continue throughout your life. The course is perfect for those between jobs, wondering how they might serve at and beyond Christ the King Lutheran Church, or desiring a better understanding of the gifts God has given them.

The class meets three times, and participants should attend all three sessions: Tuesday, October 27th, 6:30-9:00pm; Saturday, October 31st, 9:00am-2:30pm; Monday, November 2, 6:30-9:00pm. Cost is $10 (to cover the cost of food and materials). Childcare can be arranged if requested.

Contact Pastor Lindean for more information, and please contact the church office by October 18th to register and to receive the “pre-work” assignment and information.

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Outdoor Adventures/ Destination To Be Announced Tentative plans for the October Outdoor Adventures for Saturday, October 10th are to “hike” Yellowstone National Park, however, the final destination will be determined depending on the weather, etc.

Please call Jerry and LaVonne Nielsen, 587-8643 no later than October 9th for the time of departure, location of hike, etc.

LWT Study continues October l9th The Lutheran Woman Today Bible Study will meet at the home of Agnes Luft (211 Meagher Avenue) on Monday, October l9th from 1:15-3:15. There will be extra copies of the lesson for those who don't have a subscription. All women are invited to join in the study.

"In our next steps with Paul, we will hear him tell us why he believes that the world so desperately needed God's merciful rescue. Paul assures us of God's faithfulness even though all people have wandered away to serve other gods. You may want to read Romans 2 and 3, especially 3:21-26 before this Oct. session. Practice that patient listening with our beloved St. Paul!"

If you have any questions, please call Sally Cokelet. 585-3325.

Annual CROP Walk October 18th CROP Hunger Walks are "Communities Responding to Overcome

Poverty"-- neighbors walking together to take a stand against hunger in our world. Together we raise awareness and funds for international relief and development, as well as local hunger-fighting.

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2009 (no matter the weather) Time: Registration 1:15 - 1:45pm. Walk begins at 2pm. Place: Walk begins and ends at the Gallatin Valley Food Bank (602 Bond St.) The length of the walk is about 10K, and extends to the East Gallatin Park, and around the lake. Wear: Comfortable clothes and shoes for walking, rain or snow gear if necessary. Sponsors Needed: Can’t walk but want to help? Sponsor someone who is walking.

Pastors Grant and Lindean are both planning to walk...talk to them or Agnes Luft, CtK’s CROP Walk coordinator to see who else from CtK is walking and might need sponsors.

Annual Fall Clean Up Day Activities It’s time for the annual fall clean-up day! On Sunday, October 18th (weather permitting) members of CtK

are invited to pitch in with the window washing, leaf raking, gutter cleaning, placing gravel around the trees, pruning shrubbery, and all around general cleaning of the facility that is our church property.

Bring your wheelbarrows, spades and rakes, and wear work gloves.

We will begin working immediately after the 11am worship service. There will be a potluck at 12:30pm (approximately). Please bring a dish to share...CtK will provide coffee and lemonade.

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Theology on Tap October 22nd All adults (young and young at heart) are invited to join in the conversation at Theology on Tap, now meeting at Old Chicago, on Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00pm.

Rabbi Ed Stafman of Congregation Beth Shalom will be joining us.

Bring your friends. Bring your questions. Bring your ideas.

Women’s Book Group October 27th The Women’s Book Group will meet at 6:30pm, Tuesday, Oct. 27th to discuss the latest book selection Gallatin Canyon...Stories by Thomas McGuane.

“Place exerts the power of destiny in these ten stories of lives uncannily recognizable and unforgettably strange. McGuane’s people are seekers, beguiled by the land’s beauty and myth, compelled by the fantasy of what a locale can offer, forced to reconcile dream and truth. The stories of Gallatin Canyon are alternately comical, dark and poignant. Rich in the wit, compassion and matchless language for which McGuane is celebrated, they are the work of a master.”

Books are available in the church office, just sign out a copy, read it and join us for discussion. Or if you have read the book already, let us know what you thought of it! Questions? Call Dawn Byrd, 587-4131.

The Wittenberg Castle Church Door Ninety-five theses were nailed to the door Of the Wittenberg old castle church So the diligent student could learn Luther’s thoughts, Could debate them, or do more research. Like a bulletin board, the door often held Some clichéd or some new information; But this time the thoughts on the door spread worldwide — And set off a great Reformation!

—Peggy Ferrell, Prayers and Poems

Third Graders To Receive Bibles Third graders will receive their Bibles during worship on Reformation Sunday, October 25th. All third graders and their parents are invited to a time of learning and conversation that afternoon from 12:30-1:30pm. This will be a time to learn about the Bible and how to read it at home.

Please call the church office, 587-4131, and let us know that you’ll be here!

In Our Prayers . . . This Past Month: Jerry and Sharon Erickson; Tim Stanton (Bette Onsager’s brother); Bill Owens (Christie Reese’s dad); LeRoy Luft; Rev. Al Baglien (Big Timber); Rev. John Baglien (former CtK pastor); Jeffrey Modde (John Modde’s son); Wayne (Rosanne Modde’s son); Paul Hager (Rosanne Modde).

• John and Rosanne Modde and family at the death of John’s daughter, Cathy, September 4th.

• Jim and Vonda Laird at the death of Jim’s father, James Laird, September 17th.

• Pastor Grant at the death of his aunt, Judy.

• Pray for a just and sustainable peace in all the world. Keep all those who live in the midst of war and those who work in harms way in your prayers, including Chaplain Steven Nicolai, Emmanuel Stokes, Chris Reimer, Chris Burlee, Gregg Johnson, all currently deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and other areas of the world.

Congratulations to . . .

• Andy and Michelle Ross on the birth of their daughter Moira, August 31st.

• Joshua Benjamin, son of Ben and Erin Einhaus, who was baptized Sunday, September 20th. Joshua’s sponsors are John and Jen Nord.

• Ava Grace, daughter of Matt and Kristin Hill, sister of Liam, baptized Sunday, September 20th. Ava’s sponsors are Steven and Sara Piel.

Special Thanks To . . .

• The many volunteers that hosted the Family Promise guests Sept. 6-13. Special thanks to Paula Beehler who always goes “above and beyond” her duties as CtK’s FP volunteer coordinator!

• Everyone that made our Rally Day brunch such a huge success! What fun to see the social hall full of people enjoying great food and conversation!

• All the “guys” who kept the lawn and extended grounds groomed throughout the spring, summer and extended fall season! You guys are awesome!

• Paula Beehler for organizing our kitchen pantry shelves.

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A Prayer Attributed to St. Francis On Sunday, October 4th during worship we will use a prayer attributed to St. Francis.

Francis was born in Assisi, Italy. He was the son of a wealthy merchant. He renounced his wealth and future inheritance and devoted himself to serving the poor. Francis described this act as being “wedding to Lady Poverty.” Under his leadership the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans) was formed and they took literally Jesus’ words to his disciples that they should take nothing on their journey and receive no payment for their work. Their task in preaching was to “use words if necessary.”

Francis’ day of commemoration has been a traditional time to bless pets and animals, creatures Francis called his brothers and sisters.

Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

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Operation Christmas Child-- Start collecting now!

CtK will be collecting shoe boxes again this year for Operation Christmas Child, so start looking for the small gift items that fit in shoe boxes. I received a letter from the Phillipines that a 6-year-old girl received one of the boxes I sent last year. These boxes go all over the world to children in need. CtK-member Rejoice Mudzimiri’s brother also received a box in Africa. Last year we collected 43 boxes! Let’s try to beat that this year. The final day to collect boxes will be November 1st!

If you have any questions, please contact me, Donna Cox, CtK’s project director for OCC, 388-2979.

Treats Needed For Noah’s Ark After-School Program October is one of the months CtK volunteers provide nutritious snacks for the Salvation Army’s After-School Program “Noah’s Ark”. There is a sign-up chart in the social hall. Some suggestions include: fruit snacks, string cheese, crackers, go-gurts, fresh fruit (apples, bananas, grapes, tangerines, plums, etc.), juice boxes, homemade cookies, bars, or cupcakes, applesauce cups, pudding cups.

This fall there are only 4-5 youth participating in the program. Treats may be dropped off at the “Ark” (corner of Rouse & Babcock) anytime Monday-Friday except during the noon hour.

Library Notes . . . by Agnes Luft

There are quite a few new additions to our CtK library, please be sure to drop in and check some of them out!

Instruments In the Redeemers’ Hands by Paul David Tripp.

Tripp helps us discover where change is needed in our own lives and in the lives of others. Tripp helps us learn how to get to know people and lovingly speak truth to them. Steve Brown says this is a wonderful reminder that EVERYONE who belongs to Jesus can help others.

Peace-making Women by Tara Barthel and Judy Dabler.

This book offers a meaningful message to lead you out of conflict and into a state of peace where you can witness to other women and unbelievers. These personal stories are rooted in Scripture.

Breast Cancer and Me by Lois Olmstead

The hope-filled and sometimes humorous story of a breast cancer survivor.

Do you have a son or daughter in college but not in Bozeman? Please send us their contact information and we’ll send them a care package! Want to donate items for sending? Please drop them off in the church office!

CtK Friends and Family,

Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift of a handmade music stand. I have been blessed to serve as Christ the King's director of music, and the music stand will be a lovely reminder of my time in the position. I will bring in the stand when it's completed (sometime in January or February). Thanks again! Kristin Harney

MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT

October 14th-16th. Get your reg-istration form turned in to Pastor Lindean no later than October 7th!

Friends are welcome—get them registered, too!

Parents and other adults: want to help make this a great retreat? Sign up to chaperone, cook a meal, or be one of our drivers! Talk to Pastor Lindean about when and how you can help. Thanks!

SERMON NOTE & SERVICE HOUR FORMS are available outside Pastor Grant’s office on your way to the library. Don’t for-get to turn them in as you go!

MONTANA LUTHERAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION (MLYO)

FALL GATHERING October 16th-18th at the Red Lion Colonial Hotel, Helena

Registrations were due 9/27 Those going: meet at CtK with all your gear on Friday, Oct. 16th at 4pm

and we’ll head to Helena for a GREAT WEEKEND!

SUNDAY MORNINGS IN THE UPPER ROOM:

Have you ever wondered what people of differ-ent faith traditions believe, and what makes Lu-therans unique among all the Christian denomi-nations?

Head upstairs from 9:45-10:45am every Sunday as we learn about Mormonism, Judaism, the dif-ferent “flavors” of Protestants, and more!!

Other topics you’d like to learn about this year? Let Jim Anderson know!

PAINTING IS A B.L.A.S.T. on WEDNESDAY NIGHTS!

The High School Youth are painting the Upper Room on Wednesday

nights during BLAST.

Grab a brush and join the fun!

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Five Principles of Biblical Generosity . . . As a philanthropic adviser for Luther Seminary, Glenn Taibl came into contact with some "incredibly generous people." Reflecting on this experience Taibl said, "You would like them — they are happier and more positive than the average person. They are usually quite clear about their priorities and how these priorities are informed by their commitment to follow Jesus. Their spirit is infectious and I want to spread their spirit of faithful living."

The following is an excerpt from a sermon by Pastor Taibl in which he identifies five principles of biblical generosity. The principles are helpful guidelines for those who are ready to begin the journey toward being generous givers.

Text: 2 Corinthians By Glenn Taibl

Give Yourselves to the Lord. Not as a way to gain favor with God or to guarantee your salvation but because you are the Lord's. You are saved, loved. Surrender yourselves to who you are in Christ and celebrate what it means to be a child of God.

Generosity is a proof of faith. [Generosity] is not only in the sight of God but in the sight of others also. Let me see you as a faithful person. Let me see your actions be congruent with your words.

You give from what you have. What an opportunity this is! Take inventory of what you have: family, assets, decisions you've made for faithful living.

Create a Plan for Giving and Generosity. Faithful people need to have a spending plan because a spending plan reflects your faith. The most basic plan is this: give yourselves to the Lord.

Give Freely and Cheerfully. Don't give under compulsion. Giving freely and cheerfully is an invitation to see things in a new way. If you're not ready for this change in perspective, tuck it away, read Scripture and pray about it.

No matter what "God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work."

If you’d like to read Pastor Taibl’s whole sermon, go to: http://www.luthersem.edu/stewardship/resource_detail.asp?resource_id=1284

Fall Cluster Gathering CtK is a part of a cluster of ELCA congregations extending from Belgrade to Columbus, called the Crazy Mountain Cluster. ALL congregations in this Cluster are invited to the Fall Cluster Gathering at the Martinsdale Community Center on Sunday, October 11th at 3pm. Montana Synod Bishop Jessica Crist will be there to answer questions about the Churchwide Assembly as well as the mission and work of the Montana Synod.

This is a great opportunity to connect with other Lutherans from our part of the world. Want to carpool? Talk to Pastor Grant.

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A prayer for pumpkin people After Liz Curtis Higgs wrote the popular children’s book The Pumpkin Patch Parable, people began using her analogies to say a prayer while carving their Halloween pumpkins. The pumpkin prayer, a Christian alternative to some Halloween traditions, reminds people of all ages what God has done for us. Use it this month when your family makes jack-o’-lanterns.

• While cutting off the top of the pumpkin, pray, “Lord, open my mind so I can learn new things about you.” (See Proverbs 1:7.) • While removing the seeds and pulp, pray, “Remove the things in

my life that don’t please you. Forgive the wrong things I do, and help me forgive others.” (See Matthew 6:14-15.) • While making eyes, pray, “Open my eyes to see the beauty you’ve made in the world around me.” (See Psalm 104:24.) • While making the nose, pray, “I’m sorry for the times I’ve turned up my nose at your many gifts.” (See James 1:17.) • While making the mouth, pray, “Let everything I say please you.” (See Psalm 19:14.) • While lighting the candle, pray, “Lord, help me show your light to others through the things I do.” (See Matthew 5:16.) After carving your pumpkins, display them as examples of how God’s love transforms us into new creations. (See 2 Corinthians 5:17.)

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Ring Around the Rosy… by Dr. Jerrold Johnson

Ring around the rosy, pocket full of posies; “ashes, ashes, we all fall down!” This rhyme-game we played as children was written in the 1600’s when the Bubonic Plague (Black Plague) decimated Europe, and didn’t stop until the Great Fire of London in 1666 killed flea car-rying rats. Rose rings on the skin were marks of illness, flower scent used to mask the stench and ward off evil humors, and cremation for the fallen inspired the words. The plague was the most devastating in history until the Spanish flu of 1918. This year we have had the first wave of a world pandemic of the H1N1 flu which began in late March, with the second wave due this fall. Many, including health care workers, are balk-ing at taking the vaccine available in a few short weeks. This continues a trend of young parents failing to immunize their children be-cause of unwarranted fears of autism, etc., de-spite multiple scientific studies showing no causal relationship. Unless you are over 70 or a student of public health history, it is difficult to appreciate immunization as one of the most successful health achievements of the 20th Century. Each year standard immunizations prevent 10.5 million childhood diseases and 33 thousand deaths in the US, and save three million lives worldwide. For every dollar spent on vaccines, 10 to 20 dollars is saved—nine billion dollars a year in the US.

People yawn at statistics, but it’s another story when everyone you know has lost family members. Quarantine notices on doors, movie theatres and pools closed because of polio, and frightened parents are part of my memory. 100 years ago half of all funerals were children under five. Herd immunity helps, but if parents continue this trend of no immunizations, they will play Russian Roulette with their kid’s lives.

Last year, at my 50th medical school reun-ion, Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH and world re-known communicable disease expert spoke with us about influenza. As stated, the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic has been the most catastrophic with at least 500 million, but possi-bly half the 1.6 billion world population afflicted and 100+ million deaths—a rate of 10-20%. Compare this to 34 million killed in all the 20th Century wars. The Novel (new) H1N1 virus is similar to the 1918 virus, but not yet as virulent. In 1918 the virus mutated to a more dangerous strain in the second wave. Were there no vac-

cine and our current virus became as deadly, with our 6.5 billion world population there could be 1.6 billion deaths.

In an average year flu kills 36 thousand Americans and hospitalizes 114 thousand. Most cases of the new virus (as in 1918) occur in the young, healthy 15-24 year-old age group with most deaths in the 30-50 year old popula-tion, especially those with underlying health problems or pregnant women. Young people have a robust immune system which wreaks havoc with the virus, but also the body. You can awaken well, feel sick at noon, and be dead by nightfall. In addition to killing millions, food and basic supplies will be scarce, the economy disrupted and the very fabric of civili-zation threatened.

The 2009 virus has not been powerful, but it has moved fast and we don’t know how virulent it will become.

Dr. Osterholm warned that we are long overdue for a bad epidemic. People are free to do as they wish, but considering the risk-benefit ratio, if I were a betting man all my money would be on the vaccine. As for Marga-ret and me, we’ve had the regular vaccine and will get the Swine Flu vaccine as soon as it is available.

Dr. Jerry Johnson graciously writes this column for CtK and his former congregation in Reno. He welcomes your comments and discussion with him of any of these topics.

Moms and Munchkins gathers every Thursday morning, from 11am-noon. Questions? Talk to Pastor Lindean.

Council Meeting

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Sept. 10th, 2009

Barb Nolan,

Council Secretary

Alarm codes for the building have changed, check with Dawn to get the new codes.

Old Business: 1) Interviews are being scheduled for the Director of Music/Worship Coordinator, a Family and Youth Ministry Intern and nursery attendant.

New Business: 1) Discussion was held on the information Paul Bentley presented to the council and whether or not we want to pursue further training sessions. Council agreed to invite him to speak with us again.

Meeting closed with prayer at 10:19 pm. The next council meeting will be October 8 at 7:00 pm.

Merlin Nelson will lead the opening prayer and council will discuss chapter 5 of Living the Six Marks of Discipleship Real Faith for Real Life by Michael Foss.

Present: Barb Nolan, John Amend, Prs. Grant and Lindean Barnett Christenson, Mike Dorrence, Angie Anderson, Bob DuBose, Mike Beehler, Merlin Nelson. Absent: Sharon Erickson, Allan Kirk

Meeting called to order at 7:08pm with a prayer offered by Bob DuBose

Discussion was led by Paul Bentley, from the MSU leadership program and a member of this congregation, on possible leadership training opportunities for the council and congregation.

Discussion was held on Chapter 4 of Living the Six Marks of Discipleship Real Faith for Real Life by Michael Foss.

MSC (DuBose, Dorrence) to approve August 2009 minutes.

MSC (Nelson, Beehler) to receive the August 2009 Financial Report.

MSC (DuBose, Nelson) to receive the August 2009 Staff Reports.

Liaison Reports:

Witness/outreach: Rally Sunday this Sunday, September 13. There will be a brunch between services.

Education: Sunday school is ready to go!

Serve: Family Promise coordinator is struggling to get enough volunteers and feels this ministry may be in jeopardy here at Christ the King.

Announcements: Council members need to start looking ahead to prepare the spending plan for 2010.

Pastor Lindean reported on the church-wide assembly and implications of Assembly actions. There is a lot of information available as to what was discussed and voted on at the assembly. CtK council members and pastors are open and willing to discuss any of these issues.

Mutual ministry team is still being formed

World Hunger Appeal

Hunger Cup Donations

September: $230.01

Total World Hunger Sept.: $723

2009 Total Hunger Giving: $5,045

2008 Total Hunger Giving: $7,497

Financial Offering Report

Date Attendance General Designated

9/6 91 $3,843 $1,053 9/13 161 6,763 660 9/20 140 3,853 345 9/27 174 4,575 165 9/29 Mail 206 3,718 Totals 566 $19,240 $5,941

Needed Monthly for Spending Plan: $24,212

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Scripture Readings for the month of October

Scripture Readings for the month of October

Scripture Readings for the month of October

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Genesis 2:18-24

Ps. 8

Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12

Mark 10:2-16

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Amos 5:6-7, 10-15

Ps. 90:12-17

Hebrews 4:12-16

Mark 10:17-31

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Isaiah 53:4-12

Ps. 91:9-16

Hebrews 5:1-10

Mark 10:35-45

25th

Jeremiah 31:7-9

Ps. 126

Hebrews 7:23-28

Mark 10:46-52 OR

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Jeremiah 31:31-34

Ps. 46

Romans 3:19-28

John 8:31-36 TBA

Scripture Readers: Please note that the gospel (Mark) is read by the Pastor on Sunday morning.

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-- Daylight Saving Time ends

Confirmation Retreat @

CtK Oct. 14-3:00

pm Oct. 16

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Christ the King Lutheran Church 4383 Durston Road, Bozeman, MT 59718 A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

October 2009 Mission:

We are a

Christian community

rooted in the Gospel

of Jesus Christ

that gathers to

worship, learn and share,

and reaches out to

welcome, witness and serve

Vision:

Reflecting God’s love, this congregation builds a people a place with resources for ministry in Christ’s name through prayer study worship sacraments service Values:

Knowing all are saved by grace through faith, we value creativity diversity

generosity honesty hospitality justice respect teamwork

practiced through the joyful work of love.

COUNCIL

John Amend, President, 587-8506 Administration

Angie Anderson, 388-8898 Learn

Mike Beehler, 587-1737 Welcome

Bob DuBose, 585-1232 Witness

Mike Dorrence, 586-5436 Buildings & Grounds

Sharon Erickson, 587-4085 Serve

Allan Kirk, 586-1654 Worship

Merlin Nelson, 582-1654 Share

Barb Nolan, 582-4485 Secretary

Youth and Family

STAFF

Co-Pastors: Rev. Lindean Barnett Christenson ctkprlindean@qwestoffice.net

Rev. Grant Barnett Christenson

ctkprgrant@qwestoffice.net

Office Manager: Dawn Byrd ctklutheran@qwestoffice.net

Custodian: Dennis Cartwright Nursery Attendant: Anastasia Hult Parish Nurse:Sharon Erickson

Physician Guide: Dr. Jerry Johnson

Don’t forget!

Daylight Saving Time Ends

November 1st . . . Set your clocks back one hour when you retire for the evening October 31st!

Annual Cereal Drive Another Success Story! Thanks to everyone that brought cereal for our annual cereal drive for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. We collected over 200 boxes (230 as of 9/27). We will continue to collect cereal and canned soups all year. (All donations are welcome!) We will continue to make runs to the Food Bank on a regular basis.