Fall 2015 - King of Kings Lutheran Church

The Kings Messenger is published quarterly for members and friends of King of Kings Lutheran Church
Woodbury, MN • FALL 2015 • August, September and October
From the Desk of Pastor Larson
Over the course of this past year, the
Church Council, Pastoral Leadership
and Ministry Staff of King of Kings have
been working diligently in conjunction
with our Congregational Consultant
to identify and implement several key
changes within the overall structure,
organization and operation of the church.
As Congregational Leadership, we have
surrounded this process in prayer and the
study of Scripture as we discern God’s
direction. Psalm 127:1 reminds us,
“Unless the Lord builds the house,
those who build it labor in vain.”
As a result of this process, we have
identified a new mission and vision
statement that captures the heart and
focus of this family of faith. Our vision is
simple, “To Feed Physical and Spiritual
Hunger.” While it is a short phrase, it
captures the essence of what God has
called and equipped us to do.
While Matthew 25:35 speaks to
Physical Hunger,
“…for I was hungry and you gave
me food, I was thirsty and you gave me
something to drink, I was a stranger
and you welcomed me, …”
and Matthew 4:4 speaks to Spiritual
Hunger,
“But he answered, ‘It is written, “One does
not live by bread alone, but by every word
that comes from the mouth of God.” ’
Our vision statement also speaks to our
Hunger to be in Community. Hebrews
10:24-25 reminds us,
“And let us consider how to provoke
one another to love and good deeds,
not neglecting to meet together,
as is the habit of some, but encouraging
one another, and all the more as
you see the Day approaching.”
King of Kings has certainly been blessed
with a strong physical presence within the
city of Woodbury as we sit atop Radio
Drive. Yet more importantly, God also
calls and challenges us to be a witness
Our website is getting
a whole new look!
Stay tuned for more details!
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in the world so that others may come to
know and experience His love.
It is within each of these three areas that
we are encouraged to experience and
grow in faith together.
In this installment of the Kings Messenger
you will find ways that we are partnering
together as we create and support a
variety of opportunities to connect:
ENGAGE
to establish lasting relationships, help
people discover and develop their gifts,
ask questions, learn about God, and
apply His Word to their lives;
EQUIP
to create an environment in which people
continue to grow in Christ and become
the instruments that God created them
to be;
EVOLVE
and to help them find where they can
use their gifts in all aspects of their life
—home, church and community.
God’s blessings,
Pastor Jon
COMING LATE
SUMMER!
What An Amazing God We Have!
by Pastor Liz Eide
“If you are offering your gift at
the altar and there remember
that your brother has something
against you, leave your gift there
in front of the altar. First go and
be reconciled to your brother,
then come and offer your gift.”
— Matthew 5:23 – 24
Your church staff is committed to always
growing and deepening our relationship
with God and with each other. So we’ve
been digging into God’s word this summer
and letting that guide us as we continue
to strive to be in healthy relationships with
one another. And it turns out God has a
lot to say about how we work, value and
invest in each other. It’s been risky but
rewarding conversation as we support
and pray for one another so that we can
continue to support and pray for all of you
in life-giving ways.
The scripture verse from Matthew 5 above
is one that we spent some time looking
at together and it’s one that ended up
written out and stuck on the wall next to my
computer so that I could see it each day.
It’s one that catches me by surprise
in two ways.
First I had read this verse many, many
times before I realized that it says to leave
your gift at the altar if “your brother has
something against you.” For I don’t know
how many years I read that backwards,
thinking it said that if I had something
against my brother I should go and be
reconciled. I had always approached
CONNECTION
this verse as saying something along the
lines of ‘don’t hold a grudge or come to
the altar of God angry.’ But here it’s just
the opposite. God says ‘don’t come to my
altar if someone’s angry with you.’ That’s
a bit more tricky isn’t it?
It also strikes me as somewhat amazing
that God is more concerned with the
relationship being reconciled than He is
about receiving our gift. Sharing our gifts
with God is a relational activity. It is about
trusting that God will provide all that we
need as we place our lives in God’s
hands and offer ourselves to be bearers
of God’s glory.
Here we find God providing for us even
before our gift is fully offered by caring
deeply for our relationships with one
another and offering His healing presence
in the midst of broken relationships. What
an amazing God we have!
As we come to God with the gifts of our
time, talents, and financial resources this
fall—and at any time—may we each
remember that we offer those gifts to a
relational God:
A God who cares deeply about our
relationship with Him and our relationships
with one another.
A God who offers His word and His grace
for the healing and filling of our lives.
GROUPS
Calling All Leaders!
Have you ever wanted to be more
involved in church and really wanted to
get to know people but it always seems
like it doesn’t work with your schedule?
What if you led your own group and set
your own schedule?
Most people think that they aren’t
capable of leading a group at church or
that it would be too much work, but did
you know that you don’t have to have all
the answers to lead a group, and it is less
work than you think? If you are interested
in talking about this more, please contact
Sue Oberg at sue.oberg@kingofkings
woodbury.org by August 20 and find
out how you can get involved.
If you already know you want to lead a
Connection group, please contact Sue and
fill out the Leader registration form located
at the front desk by September 5.
Altar Flowers
If you are interested in placing flowers at
the Altar for a special occasion, or in
honor/memory of someone, please email
Patty Bishop at patty.bishop@kingofkings
woodbury.org or call the church office
at 651-738-3110. Altar flowers start
at $35. Feel free to indicate any color
or varietal preference.
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The Council Corner
by Gregg Grunewald, Council President
As I write this update, it is hard to believe
the calendar has just turned July and I
am writing for our Fall edition of this
newsletter. It has been a little over two
months since I have assumed the role
as your President of Council. And, I am
so pleased and privileged to have the
opportunity to continue the great work that
has been set in motion last year under the
umbrella of the Organizational and Staff
Development Initiative.
Bridging the update that Jim Fleming
provided in his last note to you, we have
now finalized and updated Roles and
Responsibilities of Congregation Staff,
Council, and Ministry Teams, and we
are close to finalizing and updating the
staff employee handbook. We have also
structured our monthly council meetings
to be more focused on strategy and
vision, status of our top priorities, and
the work and progress of the ministry
teams, and less on day-to-day operations
while still ensuring appropriate overall
goal performance and oversight.
Looking forward, our work now continues
along ensuring King of Kings has the right
organizational structure and constitution
bylaws. This is done to ensure we, as a
church body and structure, can move
effectively through Vision execution to
support the needs of the congregation.
We have kicked off that review and
are targeting the Annual Congregation
Meeting to be held February 2016 for
approval of any recommendations
to change.
All this work is done with purpose to have
the strongest foundation of staff, council,
and ministry teams to continue to advance
Christ’s mission as he calls us to do. That
work requires all of our time, talent and
resources to effect. And, I am always
humbly amazed yet never surprised at the
continuous outpouring of those gifts from
all of you. By the time I sit and write my
next update, we will have completed the
Feed My Starving Children event being
held October 8–11. I know many of you
have already donated financial gifts and
are planning to donate your time to the
event as well. I look forward to seeing you
there as we reach and exceed our goal to
pack four million meals and feed 11,000
children for one year.
As we build in excitement for this event, I
want to remind everyone of the need and
importance of keeping with our aligned
and planned giving for the current year.
We are blessed to be able to do so much
work with the financial gifts provided by
all of you. That said, there is more we
could be doing and want to be doing
and we are behind in our financial
contributions year to date.
As I close this update, I want to bring
forward the concept of “fanning the
flames” which I have shared with council
leadership and others. As I have seen
all of God’s wonderful work happening
each and every day throughout our
congregation, our desire is to continue
to take those wonderful ideas and
opportunities to serve Christ in so many
ways (the spark) and breathe fire into
them. I consider this one of my most
important roles in serving all of you this
year. To that end, please be open and
tell me what’s on your mind and your
heart. Let me know if there are questions
you have around any of the work we are
doing. It
is important you know I am here for you.
Blessings in Christ,
Gregg Grunewald
Council President
“For this reason I remind you
to fan into the flame the gift of
God, which is in you through
the laying of my hands”
— 2 Timothy 1:6
All Are Invited To Our Confirmation Celebration!
Please join us on October 24 and 25
during all services as our 10th grade
students confirm their belief in Jesus Christ
and understanding of the Lutheran tradition.
After two years in REV discovering and
articulating their values and beliefs, we
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celebrate as a congregation these
wonderful students in this milestone of their
faith, sharing in their stories of how they see
God working in their lives and in the world,
and welcome them into our community of
God’s people. Tenth grade confirmands will
also gather together this fall on September
20, 27, and October 11 for a welcome
to King of Kings, stole-making party, and
Confirmation celebration.
“For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field, God’s building.”
— 1 Corinthians 3:9
Our Partnership With God
Volunteers Needed
Over the past several years we have had very successful Stewardship Campaigns as a
result of the continued generosity and support of the members and friends of this family
of faith.
Every week, over 100 volunteers help to
make worship possible. As fall approaches,
we are looking for volunteers in the
following positions:
We are certainly thankful for our partnership together.
Yet as we reflected on the scope and direction of this year’s campaign we found
ourselves feeling that there has been a “miss” of sorts.
While we have been diligent in highlighting all the ministries that are made possible
because of the gifts of your time, talents and financial resources, we sensed a need to
grow deeper in our understanding of what stewardship is and God’s call to be good
stewards of His many blessings.
As part of this year’s campaign we will not only be building upon our new vision
statement “To Feed Physical and Spiritual Hunger” as a way to highlight the variety
of ministries that are made possible through your gifts, but we will also be creating a
year-long campaign that will broaden and deepen our understanding of our relationship
to God, our partnership with Him, and why giving is so important in terms of our lives
of faith.
We are excited to grow together,
Chad Julius
Stewardship Team Lead
Change In SCRIP Card Sales
Beginning in September, we will have a new format for our SCRIP Card program.
We will only be ordering cards on the first and third Monday of every month.
If you have a special order, you will need to get it into the office by those days.
Orders that come in later will be placed on the next shipping date. Once orders
are received we will contact you to come pick them up.
For the month of November and December, we will be placing orders weekly to
accommodate the holiday season.
The money raised from the program benefits youth going on mission trips,
so please keep buying the SCRIP Cards and supporting our youth.
To see a complete list of available Scrip Cards, visit
www.shopwithscrip.com/shop
Welcome Ministry and Greeters
Welcome Ministers arrive early each
week and greet everyone who comes to
worship with a friendly word and a smile.
They are the first faces that people see
when entering King of Kings. To learn more
about the Welcome Ministry and becoming
a Greeter, contact Heidi Bardwell
at [email protected].
Ushers, Readers, and Communion
Assistants
These are the folks who assist the
pastors to ensure that every worship
service moves smoothly and efficiently.
For more information on the opportunities
listed below, contact Chris Vorrie at
[email protected].
Ushers
Hand out service programs before
worship, provide seating assistance,
distribute offering baskets, and clean the
sanctuary following worship.
Readers
Deliver weekly scripture and other relevant
readings from the pulpit during all services.
In doing this they give the Word a new
voice to compliment the pastor’s sermon.
Communion Assistants
Aid in the distribution of communion
during worship services. Working in pairs,
communion assistants offer bread wafers
and wine with a blessing to worshippers.
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Everest Vacation Bible School: Conquering
Challenges with God’s Mighty Power filled
King of Kings with over 230 3-year-old–4th
grade children in June. Through music,
activities, snacks, games and even real life
stories, children discovered that God has
the power to provide, to comfort, to heal,
to forgive and to love us forever. A huge
thank you to everyone who helped make
VBS an amazing experience for our kids
from donating items to helping transform
King of Kings into Base Camp to helping
during the week. Over 80 middle school,
high school and adults helped make
VBS possible!
BUGS Camp, a service camp for 6th
and 7th grade students who serve and
volunteer in the name of Jesus, took place
on June 22-25. Our scripture for the week
was Philippians 2:4-5, “Let each of you
look not to your own interests, but to the
interests of others. Let the same mind be
in you that was in Christ Jesus.” This year
we had 41 campers and 14 teen leaders.
The campers served at Second Harvest
Heartland, Feed My Starving Children,
Como Park, ARC Thrift, Canvas Health,
and in the gardens here at church along
side the 50+ Group and Garden Club.
It was a great week of serving in
Christ’s name.
Kelsey Battleson, REV/Confirmation
Coordinator, and Tracy Roy, Fusion (6th
and 7th grade) Coordinator took eight
youth to Buttermilk Falls Farm on June
30 for a day of service. The farm is a
certified organic farm that grows healthy
produce to help feed the surrounding
communities of Western Wisconsin and
the Twin Cities. The group worked in the
fields, spent time exploring the farm and
the land surrounding the farm (yes, there
is a waterfall), ate a healthy meal that
was cooked with produce from the farm
by the farm employees, and spent time
with the farm animals. It was a great day!
SUMMER
RECAP
Summer at King of Kings
Was Filled with Activity!
American Girls Camp celebrated the
values and character that make healthy,
strong and confident girls. Each day the
girls explored a different time period in
America and learned through cooking,
crafts, games and history how girls lived
and persevered. Over 25 middle school,
high school and adults served as leaders
and wonderful role models to the campers.
FUN!
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RISE UP TOGETHER was the 2015 ELCA
Youth Gathering theme in Detroit where
over 30,000 teens from across the country
gathered in worship, service, and learning
to show up and support the city. Nineteen
students from King of Kings traveled by
van and by ferry to be a part of the work
and festivities including nightly worship in
Ford Field, activities throughout the day in
Cobo Center, and time spent in fellowship
together in the hotel, vans, and miles
of walking during the day. Stop by and
check out the youth bulletin boards to
see our youth RISE UP!
Camp Wapo in Amery, WI continued
to thrive with over 30 children at Seeds
weekend camp, over 100 students at
Youth Camp, and 16 high school students
at TIM Team. TIM Team is a leadership
development camp for high school students
who then return home to volunteer at
church. It was a great week of fun and
memorable camp activities!
Fifteen 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students
traveled to Sisseton, SD to the Lake
Traverse area community and Native
American reservation. Students led and
worked with the Kids Club, helped
community members with small projects,
and had fun each night, swimming,
cooking out, and attending cultural
events on the reservation.
YO U T H
Welcome to Kids of the Kingdom
Is your child turning 3 or 4 before September 1? Will this be their first time attending Kids
of the Kingdom? You and your child are invited to participate in a special Faith Milestone
on Saturday, September 12 or Sunday, September 13. This milestone is an introduction
to Kids of the Kingdom, our weekend education classes for Preschoolers–5th graders.
Preschool children will be able to visit their classrooms and experience a class. Parents
will learn more about our weekend education and Faith Milestone programs. If you
have a child who is not registered yet for Kids of the Kingdom, please register at
www.kingofkingswoodburymn.cogran.com.
If you have questions concerning this milestone, please contact Paula Arland at
[email protected].
Faith Milestone Ministry:
Connecting Families with Their Faith
The Faith Milestone Ministry is a vital part of the education here at King of Kings. Faith
Milestone ministry supports parents as they carry out the promises they made at their
child’s baptism and gives them the tools to incorporate faith into the daily life of their
family. Important faith concepts are taught through child/parent workshops, worship
experiences and classroom lessons. Families should watch their email for important
Faith Milestone information. For additional information, contact Paula Arland at
[email protected].
Upcoming Milestone Events:
September 12/13: 3 & 4 year old Preschool: “Welcome to Kids of the Kingdom”
(for preschool children who have not yet attended Kids of the Kingdom class)
October 3/4: 2nd Grade: “Kids and Money”
October 4: 3rd Grade: “Bible” Workshop
October 10/11: 3rd Grade: “Bible Blessing” in worship
October 21: 6th Grade: “Prayer”
October 28: 7th Grade: “Martin Luther”
Bible Workshop and
Presentation for 3rd Graders
Save the Date:
Annual Fall Family Festi
val!
Friday, October 30
Third graders and a parent are invited to a
special workshop on Sunday, October 4 from
1:00–2:30 p.m. to learn how to use their new Spark Student Bible.
During worship on October 10 and 11, 3rd graders will be presented with their Spark
Student Bible that they will use through Confirmation. Please watch for your invitation
to arrive in early fall.
Children, Student and Family
Ministry Fall Classes &
Activities
Fall is just around the corner and with it
brings the beginning of Christian education
classes here at King of Kings. There are
many wonderful learning opportunities for
children ages 3–high school.
•Kids of the Kingdom is education for
children in preschool through 5th grade.
These classes meet on Saturdays at 5:17
p.m. or Sundays at 9:30 or 10:45 a.m.
Families are asked to pick a specific class/
time when registering. Classes begin on
September 19 and 20. Children must be
3 years old by September 1, 2015 to
register for Kids of the Kingdom.
•Fusion classes meet on Wednesday nights
from 6:00–7:00 p.m. and are for 6th and
7th graders. Parent/Student night is
September 23 with classes beginning on
September 30.
•REV Confirmation classes are for 8th and
9th graders and meet on Wednesday
nights from 6:45–8:00 p.m. Classes for
students begins on September 30.
•Refuel High School Youth Group is for
9th–12th graders. Refuel meets from 7:00–
8:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights. This is a
time for fun, fellowship, food and learning.
Students are invited to stay until 9:00 p.m.
to socialize with their friends. Beginning
September 13, Refuel will move to Sunday
nights from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Register online for any of these opportunities
by visiting our registration website at https://
kingofkingswoodburymn.cogran.com. Please
register before September 13. Registrations
received after this date will not be processed
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until September 21.
Save the Date:
5th Grade Fall Event
Are you a parent of a 5th grader? Interested in helping plan three fun events for our
5th grade students? Contact Paula Arland at [email protected]
to be on the planning team. There is only one meeting to attend and limited help in
preparing for the events. 5th graders should look for information about their fall event
in late August/early September.
Urban Service Plunge
The Urban Service Plunge is a Christian overnight experience in Minneapolis that is filled
with service to the community, faith, fun and friendship. This year’s event will be August 5
(6:00 p.m.)–August 6 (9:00 p.m.) and is open to 6th–8th grade students. This is a great
way to get your toes wet with a short overnight mission opportunity. If teens have gone
through the Leadership Training at King of Kings, they are more than welcome to sign up
to help with leading this group. Let Tracy Roy know if you are interested. The cost is $65
for student and teens. She is always looking for a few parents to attend this event too.
For additional information, contact [email protected].
YO U T H
Fusion Small Group Leader Training
There will be a meeting for everyone who will be a Fusion small group leader on
Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose room. Please contact Tracy
at [email protected] if you have any questions.
REV is being REVamped!
8th & 9th grade students and families
are invited to sign up online now for the
2015–2016 REV year! Parent Orientation is
September 23 at 7:00 p.m. where families
will have the opportunity to hear about new
and exciting changes to yearly requirements,
Wednesday nights and the Confirmation
process. We have worked hard this spring
and summer to shape REV into a time that
will engage students and families; equip
students to confirm their belief in Jesus Christ,
understand the Lutheran tradition, and to
partner with parents to sustain and grow faith
in families. More information will be sent to
families in late summer/early fall. For
questions, please contact Kelsey Battleson at
[email protected].
Fall Retreat at Wapo
This Lock-In is open to 6th and 7th Grade Fusion students, and will be on Friday,
October 2 from 7:00 p.m. through Saturday morning, October 3. Pick up time is 7:00
a.m. Students may bring a friend. Cost is $5 and registration opens up on August 17.
This event will be filled with a lot of Faith, Service, and Fellowship, this year’s theme.
Details on registration will be announced.
9th–12th grade are invited to the Fall Retreat
at Camp Wapo on September 25–27. The
theme is “Scars are tattoos with better stories.”
We all have scars in our lives, but it’s through
these scars that we become stronger. We
learn to turn them into stories to help others—
just as Christ’s scars are a story of sacrifice
and healing for our relationship with God.
Details on registration will be announced.
Fusion Milestones
Mission Trip to Omaha, NE
Fusion Lock-In
October is Milestone month in Fusion. The 6th graders will study prayer on Wednesday,
October 21 during their regular Fusion hour. All 6th graders should meet in the MultiPurpose room at 6:00 p.m. for this Milestone opportunity. The 7th graders will learn about
Martin Luther on Wednesday, October 28 during their regular Fusion hour. All
7th graders should meet in the Multi-Purpose room for their Milestone opportunity!
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Confirmation is during
services on
October 24/25
Join us over MEA weekend (Oct. 15–18) as
was we go to serve those in the inner city of
Omaha. We will serve food, work at a food
bank, visit those in prison plus many more
great opportunities. Ages 9th–12th grade.
Details on registration will be announced.
Overview
The Children, Student & Family Ministry
staff coordinates the Kids of the Kingdom,
King’s Crew, Fusion, REV Confirmation,
Youth Ministry and Faith Milestones
programs. Many of these programs are
supported by their own ministry teams.
Classes and small groups depend on the
support of volunteer teachers and leaders.
Children are welcome to join our education
classes anytime during the year.
Ready Set Grow Preschool
Ready, Set, Grow Preschool has been
King of King’s Preschool for almost 30
years and it is still going strong with over
140 students! Children ages 3–5 are
taught by qualified, experienced, loving
teachers. We offer an academic program
in a nurturing Christian environment for
children to learn and grow. Check out
our link on the King of Kings website for
more information.
REV Confirmation 8th and 9th grade
Preparing students to confirm their faith
in Jesus Christ and understanding of the
Lutheran tradition, REV engages students
and families and equips them to live their
faith at home and in the world. Students
attend class during 8th and 9th grade and
are celebrated during Confirmation services
in October of 10th grade.
When: Wednesdays from 6:45–8:00 p.m.
Contact: Pastor Liz Eide
[email protected]
Contact: Kelsey Battleson, REV Coordinator
Contact: Andrea Villanueva
[email protected]
[email protected]
Church Library
Kids of the Kingdom 3 yrs–5th grade Refuel Youth Ministry
There are lots of great children’s books and
videos in the library. Come check them out.
For more library information, see the listing
under Adult Ministries.
Each weekend, children in Kids of the
Kingdom learn key Bible stories and
lessons which help them know they are
a child of God.
9th–12th grade
Equipping and inspiring our youth for the
spiritual adventure in life. Small groups
meet throughout the week.
Baptism
When: Classes are Saturdays, 5:17 p.m.
and Sundays, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m.
When: Sundays from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Just as God gave life in physical birth, so
God makes it possible to receive new life
in Baptism.
When: Baptism classes are held the first
Sunday of every month at noon. Baptisms
are held on certain Saturdays and
Sundays throughout the year.
Contact: Patty Bishop
[email protected]
Lamb’s Gate Nursery Birth–3 years
Care is provided at each hour of worship
for children: birth–age 3. Grandma Jean,
our nursery coordinator, is supported by
adult and youth volunteers. We utilize
a pager system to keep in contact with
parents. A brochure on nursery policies
is available at the Lamb’s Gate check-in
counter.
Contacts:
Paula Arland, PreK-5th Grade Coordinator
[email protected]
Fusion 6th and 7th grade
Fusion is King of Kings 6th and 7th grade
Old and New Testament study that helps
prepare our students for Confirmation
and a better understanding of the Bible.
Students in this program also participate
in two Faith Milestones: What is Prayer
and Who Was Martin Luther?; and a
Prayer Partner Program. Fusion students
also have an opportunity to participate in
service projects throughout the year.
Contact: Matthew Fulcher,
Youth Coordinator
[email protected]
College Ministry
The Children, Student and Family Ministry
maintains email and mailing lists to keep
in contact with our college students during
the school year. Care packages are sent to
these students twice a year to remind them
that we have not forgotten about them. If
you have a college student, please provide
us with his or her contact information!
Contact: Matthew Fulcher,
Youth Coordinator
[email protected]
When: Wednesdays from 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Contact: Tracy Roy, Fusion Coordinator
[email protected]
Contact: Jean Peterson, Nursery Coordinator
[email protected]
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Buttermilk Falls Farm Family Retreat
Weekend Mission experience for the whole family
September 11–13
Friday 7:00 p.m. to Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Buttermilk Falls Farm, Osceola, WI
$10 per person with max of $50 per family
All ages welcome
A weekend of service, worship, bonfires,
s’mores, farm cooking, hikes, chores,
animals. . .and of course Burrito the donkey.
Just like our mission trips to far away places;
we will have morning devotion, break bread
together, learn about issues facing our
mission partner, and share faith, fun and
fellowship.
Families may stay in private rooms in the
retreat house or camp on the adjacent
pasture. (Bring your own tent/trailer/
camping equipment.) The farm is located 45
minutes from Woodbury along the stunning
bluffs and pastures of the St. Croix River.
Fan favorites: watching “city” kids gather
eggs from the chicken coop in the morning,
and worship service along a peaceful
stream in the woods Sunday morning!
To register contact Lisa Engh at
[email protected]
Cost will cover meals, lodging at retreat
house or camping site, programming,
service activities. . . and waking up to
roosters in the morning.
Buttermilk Falls Farm Work Day
Saturday, September 12
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Buttermilk Falls Farm, Osceola, WI
All ages/skill levels welcome!
(There will be a job for everyone interested
in helping out.)
Each fall our congregation participates in
a Nehemiah Project work day benefiting a
local ministry partner—we paint, construct,
do general repairs, and get our hands
dirty helping organizations that are helping
others. Last fall some of our projects at the
farm including sorting veggies, working in
the greenhouse, constructing a fence, and
building a barn door.
We will join the family retreat crew who will
already be on-site for a weekend of service
and fellowship at Buttermilk Falls Farm.
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Fall Nehemiah Project
Great family service opportunity! The quaint
farm, the animals, the stunning scenery
along the St. Croix River bluffs and pastures
make this an extra special place.
To register contact: Lisa Engh at
[email protected]
Buttermilk Falls Farm Mission
(formerly Growing Hope Farm)
This 25-year-old CSA (community
supported agriculture) farm not only
distributes healthy fresh produce to local
food shelves, but serves as a learning site
for at-risk youth through partnerships
with other nonprofits like Outward Bound.
Our service work on the farm helps them
conserve costs and focus on their mission.
LOCAL & GLOBAL
MISSIONS
Bless You Bears
Handmade bears are stitched and sewn
to distribute to children throughout our
community including Woodwinds Hospital,
Woodbury Public Safety, and Cheerful
Givers. In addition, bears travel with our
mission teams to spread love across the
globe.
When: Second Tuesday of every month
7:00–9:00 p.m. at church to sew together,
or individuals may sew bears at home.
Volunteers: Some sewing experience needed
Contact: Sigrid Myers 651-730-1904
Quilters
Creating beautiful quilts of all sizes to be
donated to local and global ministry partners.
Partners include Union Gospel Mission
(Naomi Family Residence), ELCA’s Lutheran
World Relief, and ministries serving seniors
in Honduras.
When: Second/fourth Mondays of every
month, 12:30–2:30 p.m. at church
Volunteers: Some sewing experience needed
Contact: Judy Carlson [email protected]
Volunteer Emergency Response
Team (V.E.R.T.)
Volunteers from King of Kings register and
train to assist the Woodbury Public Safety
Department with emergency response. This
could include evacuations, shelter operations,
sandbagging, debris cleanup, missing
persons, and other local emergencies.
Loaves and Fishes
Loaves and Fishes is an on-site meal program
in which King of Kings members volunteer
to serve on a team to prepare and serve an
evening meal to those in need. (Average
attendance 150.)
When: Third Wednesday of every month
4:00–7:00 p.m. at St. Mathew’s Church,
490 Hall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55107
Volunteers: Adults and youth 13 yrs+ (however,
youth ages 8–12 years may volunteer but
must have direct one-on-one supervision.)
Contact: Jonathan Jordan
[email protected]
For all Global Missions, contact:
Lisa Engh, Director of Missions at
[email protected]
Jamaica
Sunbeam Boys Home houses up to 40 boys
ages 6–17 who have been displaced from
their families. Mission teams share God’s
love and grace with the boys through
relationship building and nightly devotions
together. Teams provide labor and supplies
for small work projects.
Honduras
Assisting our companion church, Linaje
Escogido, with their community outreach
ministries, including:
• Two community feeding centers for
young children
• Senior ministries, including a senior center
• Youth outreach
When: upcoming trainings:
August: CPR/AED and first aid
August: storm spotter
September: activation and missing persons
October: hands-only CPR
November: storm spotter
November: CPR/AED and first aid
Location: Woodbury Public Safety Building
2100 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125
Volunteers: Adults
Contact: Chris Gandhi
[email protected]
or Jane Halbert
[email protected]
Tanzania
Support focuses on the following projects:
• Dr. Mark Jacobson, medical missionary,
director of Arusha Lutheran Medical Center
• Agricultural demonstration plot and general
activities at our companion parish in Kilolo
• Sponsorship of 19 secondary students
from the Kilolo parish
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A Backpack on the First Day of School
It’s something that so many of us buy
each year before school without a second
thought. We fill it with the required school
supplies, take snapshots of our kids sporting
their new pack the first day of school, and
then watch them get on the bus—excited
to use the supplies inside.
However, it isn’t like that for some kids.
From binders to USB drives and other gadgets,
ballooning back-to-school supply lists are
pinching the budgets of families in need.
Experts say school districts now have less
money for supplies, forcing them to rely
LOCAL
more on parents for items such as markers,
cleaning supplies, tissues, copy paper and
printer ink. While this is a hassle for middleclass parents, it’s a burden for families
struggling financially. Back-to-school time
can cause serious strain on family budgets.
Backpacks will go to children in local school
district 833.
That’s why we participate in a back-toschool backpack drive each year—to take
away that burden and stress of back-toschool time. And to help kids show up the
first day of school with dignity and smiles.
Prayerfully consider taking a tag off the
backpack display in the Gathering Space,
and return the supplies/backpack by
August 16.
MISSIONS
Christian Cupboard
Emergency Food Shelf (CCEFS)
CCEFS is a nonprofit organization providing
food, personal care items, and other critical
resources to our neighbors in need.
NEW! King of Kings is responsible for
providing volunteers for one monthly shift to
stock shelves and assist customers with their
shopping experience.
When: First Thursday of every month
Shifts: 1–3 p.m., 3–5 p.m., and 5–7 p.m.
Location: Woodbury Lutheran Church
7380 Afton Road, Woodbury, MN 55125
Volunteers: Adults
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Contact: Lisa Engh at
[email protected]
American Red Cross Blood Drive on August 20
Donating blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of
others. Our congregation and neighbors continue to give the gift of life by donating blood
at the American Red Cross blood drives hosted by King of Kings.
When: August 20, 1:00–6:00 p.m.
Location: King of Kings Lutheran Church
1583 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125
Volunteers/Donors: Adults
Contact: To volunteer contact Holly Weiss at [email protected]
To donate blood, register at redcrossblood.org and search by zip code
Facts about blood needs:
•More than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day.
•Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
•The blood type most often requested is Type O.
•A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.
•More than 1.6 million people were diagnosed with cancer last year. Many of them will
need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment.
Be a Part of Something BIG
“The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share
their food with the poor.”
— Proverbs 22:9
Feed My Starving Children Woodbury MobilePack
October 8–11 (Thursday–Sunday)
Bielenberg Sports Center • Woodbury, MN 55129
Over four days 20,000 volunteers will pack four million meals to feed the hungry.
This will be the largest Feed My Starving Children MobilePack ever in the United
States! The impact doesn’t stop there! 10% of the money raised will be donated to
our local Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf. King of Kings is a top supporter
of this event through prayer, financial and volunteer support.
Volunteer
Registration starts August 5 for King of Kings members (2 weeks prior to the general
public). Sign up at kingofkingswoodbury.org
2 hour shifts, ages 5+
Pray
Please keep the event in your prayers. The goals are big and only possible with
God’s help and direction.
Donate
FOUR DAYS
FOUR
MILLION MEALS
20,000 VOLUNTEERS
Check (payable to “King of Kings”) to:
Lisa Engh, FMSC Event
King of Kings Lutheran Church
1583 Radio Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
11,000 CHILDREN FED
Questions contact Lisa Engh at [email protected]
FOR ONE YEAR
Thank you King of Kings for donating more than $93,000 for the event!
woodburyfeeds.org
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WORSHIP
A Note From Chris...
& MUSIC
Our worship and music ministries bring a lot to the worship life of King of Kings. No matter
the skill set, these ministries consist of people who want to serve God and share the love of
Jesus Christ through praise and worship. It is our goal to make all feel welcome and create
an experience where people can authentically come before our Lord with an attitude of
praise, and experience a sense of community joined together in our Creator.
King of Kings has always been a place full of people eager to serve, and who are gifted
and called by God to share their talent, their time, or a smile to make our worship services
come together. It takes many people to make our worship ministry happen. Anyone can find
his or her fit with so many ways to help and be a part of our ministry. Please prayerfully
consider how you might volunteer as we build a ministry that honors our amazing God
through our worship and praise.
Worship Ministry Team
The Worship Team provides support for all
worship services through Ushers, Communion
Assistants and Scripture Readers. All are
welcome to join our team, just tell us what
you want to do and how often. If you’re
in worship, you’re fit for our team. No
experience necessary. We will train you.
Contact: Daren Weiger
[email protected]
Technical Arts
Technical and stage support through
lighting, audio, video, graphics, and
more. No experience necessary! Training
is provided.
Contact: Chris Vorrie
[email protected]
Welcome Ministry
Chris Vorrie, Director of Worship Arts
“Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God,
that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name.”
— Hebrews 13:15
The Welcome Ministry serves as the greeters
to welcome members and visitors to King
of Kings. Greeters arrive about 15 minutes
prior to worship, greet people at the doors.
After the service, greeters are at the
Welcome Center to answer questions,
pass out information and encourage
visitors to fill out a visitor registration card.
Contact: Heidi Bardwell
[email protected]
Jesus Jammers 1st grade & up
Bringing Jesus into the lives of everyone
through music, dance, and joyful spirit.
Augsburg Centennial Singers To Perform
All are welcome to come and enjoy the Augsburg Centennial Singers as they perform at
King of Kings on Sunday, October 4 at 3:00 p.m. The singers are men who share a spirit of
love for Jesus Christ and for spreading the “Word of God’s Love” through song. They were
founded in 1993 to celebrate the centennial of the first singing tour of Norway by an
Augsburg College Gospel Quartet.
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When: Sing once a month during worship.
Rehearsal: Wednesdays 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Contact: Sandy Manor
[email protected]
PROPERTY
For all of the following, contact: Chris Vorrie
at [email protected]
Worship Bands
We offer contemporary worship services on
Saturday nights and Sunday mornings. Our
dedicated worship teams lead in music and
praise at these services. Instrumentalists
and vocalists are required to audition for
positions on the Saturday or Sunday teams.
Rehearsal Sat. Team: Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.
Rehearsal Sun. Team: Thursdays 7:00 p.m.
Property Ministry
Garden Ministry
Contact: Randy Swenson
[email protected]
Scott Szybatka [email protected]
Contacts:
Annette Sherrill 651-998-0504
Karen O’Laughlin 651-447-2314
Marge Klein 651-645-6063
We are a group of people with specific
skills associated with buildings and
maintenance. Our calling is to assist
the church staff when called upon to
answer questions and volunteer our
time for specific projects in and around
the church building.
Cornerstone 8th–12th grades
Our purpose is to create a welcoming
environment for anyone who visits our
church home. We help to beautify the
grounds of the church by maintaining
the gardens. We plant flowers, trees and
shrubs, spread mulch, weed, and conduct
overall garden maintenance.
“Praise the Lord, O my soul.
O Lord my God, you are very
great; you are clothed with
splendor and majesty.”
Cornerstone exists: to make a joyful noise
to the Lord, to make disciples, and to grow
leaders of worship. If you can sing, play
guitar, piano, or drums, come and join us!
If you are interested in the tech aspects:
audio, video, or lights, come and join us!
— Psalm 104:1
Rehearsal: Wednesdays 6:00–7:00 p.m.
When: We lead large group worship for
REV and Fusion on Wednesday nights.
Kings Choir Adults
King of Kings’ adult mixed choirs lead
worship songs and presents special music
on a regular basis at the traditional services.
Adult mixed choirs also perform a special
presentation each Christmas and Easter
season. Open to new members at any
time. No auditions are required.
Rehearsal: Wednesdays 7:00–8:15 p.m.
All the King’s Men
Calling all MEN...add your voice to this
awesome singing group directed by Chris
Vorrie. Musical style varies from spirituals to
today’s contemporary. New members are
always welcome.
Rehearsal: Wednesdays 8:15–9:00 p.m.
and sing monthly at special services.
Busy Fun In the Gardens
What an amazing summer it’s been! Preschoolers, BUGS Camp kids, wonderful
helpers from the 50’s group, and gardeners of all ages have made it one to
remember. A big thank you to everyone for all their help spreading loads of mulch,
trimming, weeding, planting sunflowers and pumpkins in the Children’s Garden,
and much, much more! We will continue to meet Thursday mornings from
8:30–11:00 a.m. working on various projects throughout the summer, and welcome
anyone interested to come check it out and stay as long as you’re able. We could
always use extra help watering containers and a few dry spots until our cooler
weather arrives.
This fall we look forward to the upcoming Mum Sale in September! Beautiful mums
fresh from Gerten’s will be available for
purchase to enjoy in your gardens at home,
so be sure to check the bulletin for more
information.
And later in October, come join in the fun
for our Fall Garden Clean-Up.
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ADULT LEARNING
King’s Sisters
Disciples of the Savior
Small Groups
Did you know Jesus was part of a small group? Yes, Jesus and his 12 disciples were a small
group. They learned together, cared and loved one another and shared their life together.
When times were good they celebrated, and when times were tough they stuck by one
another and helped each other. Jesus gave us this beautiful example and that is what he
wants for each of us. Church is supposed to be something we do and not just something we
go to like a good concert or a play. But how do we “do” church? It is done as Jesus did, in
a small group or what we like to call Connection groups.
Do you want to be involved, get to know people, learn and grow in faith? Then let’s “do”
some church by being involved in a Connection group! Here at King of Kings we are
making every effort to have more ways for you to connect with others.
Please keep your eyes and ears open for great opportunities to connect this fall! Information
on connection groups and registrations will begin on September 19!
Retired Men’s Group
The Retired Men’s Group meets the second
Tuesday of each month for Breakfast at 8:00
a.m. in the Holy Grounds Café. Following
a short business meeting and devotions, a
presentation or tour is scheduled.
The following programs are scheduled:
August 11 Presentation by Karen Naus,
Hospice
September 8 Presentation by Kelly Fenton,
Review of 2015 State Legislative session
October 13 TBD
When: Second Tuesday of each month for
breakfast in the Holy Grounds Café.
Contact:
Dick Boyer [email protected]
Galen Britz [email protected]
Brian Johnson [email protected]
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PM Book Discussion Group
Great discussions. Great people. Great
books. Interested readers are always invited
and welcome to join the group.
August 10 Dead Wake:
The Last Crossing of the
Lusitania by Erik Larson.
October 12 In Falling
Snow by Mary-Rose
MacColl.
When: Second Monday
of each month, 7:00
p.m. at the church (unless
otherwise indicated).
Contact:
Bev Boyer 651-578-7320
or Jan Olson at
651-739-2924
Kings Sisters brings together retired and
semi-retired women for the purpose of
fellowship, education and service. We meet
for lunch and a program, either at the church
or at various community locations. Further
details will be provided in weekly bulletins.
When: Second Tuesday of each month
Contacts: Ruth Kosek [email protected]
Robbie Hatalla [email protected]
Jan Olson [email protected]
Joanne Lillo [email protected]
Gayle Roggeman [email protected]
King’s Daughters
We are a group of women of all ages that
meets to enjoy fellowship and learning.
Our study beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15
will be We Make The Road By Walking:
A Year-Long Quest For Spiritual Formation,
Reorientation, and Activation by Brian
McLaren. We invite women
of all ages to join us!
When: Third Tuesday of
each month, 9:00–11:00
a.m. at church
Contact: Carol Berger
[email protected]
Library Ministry
Providing books, periodicals, and video
media that educate, entertain and inspire,
and are consistent with Christian values.
The library shares space with the Holy
Grounds Café and is open whenever
the church is open. It also displays and
circulates the REV (confirmation) resources
for teens and parents, Adult Forum and
Small Group materials. Volunteers are
needed all year, but seasonal volunteers
are also appreciated.
Contact: Becky Hagen
[email protected]
ON-GOING
Sunday Forum
Recycling Aluminum Cans
September 13 - October 11
Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White,
a video presentation by Adam Hamilton
Kowalski’s Market
Sunday Forum is a learning opportunity that
meets every week at 9:30. Registration is not
required—attend whenever you choose to.
Please bring your empty aluminum cans
to church for this worthy project of the
Retired Men. Proceeds from this project
are used for improvements to our church.
October 18 - November 22
All the Places to Go—How Will I Know?
by John Ortberg
Contact: Trudy Cowman [email protected]
Man Up Men’s Ministry
Man Up Men’s Ministry’s vision is to
challenge men to be bold and intentional
leaders in their home, work and community
to create a Godly legacy. This is
accomplished by encouraging men to
connect with other men of King of Kings
and the community through fellowship,
discipleship and service. The meetings will
be centered on fellowship and Bible study.
At least twice a year we will connect to the
community through service projects.
Our fall Bible study will be Stepping Up:
A Call to Courageous Living. Based on
Dennis Rainey’s book by the same title,
along with other men’s ministry leaders,
this is a call to men to become courageous
leaders in the their own lives, marriages,
churches and communities.
When: Second Saturday of each month,
September–May, 8:30–10:30 a.m.
Service Project: Union Gospel Mission
Annual Birthday Party on Thursday, August
27, 4:00–8:00 pm. Man Up volunteers to
help with set up, plating and serving food,
games, dine/mingle, tear down/clean up.
Contact:
Kevin Bottolfson, Greg Hammond, Brad
Henry, Mike Romano, and Tom Weber
at [email protected]
God’s GALS (God’s Amazing Love Shared)
This fall God’s GALS invites you to join them
for the study of 1st, 2nd and 3rd John called
What Love Is by Kelly Minter. This sevensession study encourages you to remain
faithful to the truth and to know God’s
unfailing love throughout all aspects of your
life, the good and the bad. This beautiful
study would be great for those new to Bible
study but also has much to offer even the
most advanced Bible study student and even
includes some word studies. We hope you
will join us in this great faith adventure! It is
sure to put a new pep in your steps of faith!
We are offering this study every other week
(There are times we meet two weeks in a
row to accommodate school breaks and
holidays. Please see the schedule for details.)
Wednesday mornings Sept. 16–Dec. 16
9:30–11:45 a.m. (Child care available for
minimal fee)
Saturday mornings Sept. 12–Dec. 12
8:30–10:30 a.m.
Registrations due August 30
Contact: Sue Oberg, Mary Ann Holton
or Annette Sherrill
[email protected]
Shop and Donate
Kowalski’s has donated over one and
a half million dollars to local charities
through our Groceries for Good Causes
(GFGC) program! The intent of GFGC is
to help the community directly surrounding
each store. It is meant to help nonprofit
organizations like schools, churches, food
shelves, youth support groups and animal
humane societies, to name a few. You’ve
probably seen this in our local Kowalski’s
market – customers place their receipts
in labeled boxes at the front of the store.
King of Kings receives a donation from
Kowalski’s quarterly based on the total
number of receipts collected in our bin.
So continue to drop off your receipt!
Christian Cupboard Donations
King of Kings collects nonperishable food
and personal care items for the Christian
Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf. Donations
are collected in the bins located at the main
entrance. Thank you to the Retired Men’s
Group for delivering all of the donations
every Monday.
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CARE MINISTRIES
PRAYER
BeFrienders Ministry Is Growing
Prayer Ministry Update
BeFrienders are trained to provide a confidential, non-judgmental,
listening presence to those experiencing a difficult life situation. Listening with compassion
and praying with those visited by BeFrienders has been found to provide hope and healing
to many in the four years this ministry has been present through King of Kings.
We are blessed to surround this congregation
and its partners in prayer.
Five members of the congregation have recently completed a six-week
BeFriender training program. Three others have completed the 4 day
training program for leadership. The BeFriender candidates include
Joni Szybatka, Linda Llonglet, Gayle Roggeman, Tami Olson, and Jim
Bjornlie. Pastor Jon Larson, Jan Olson and Bill Meyer join the BeFriender
leadership team. The candidates will serve an internship this summer
and commissioning will take place this fall.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a difficult situation, please consider the
BeFriender Ministry. Contact Pastor Jon or anyone on the BeFriender team if you have
questions or would like to be visited by a BeFriender.
BeFrienders
Are you or someone you know experiencing
job loss, financial difficulties, divorce, grief,
loneliness, illness, empty nest, or any other
difficult situation? You might consider getting
together with a BeFriender. A BeFriender
is trained to provide a confidential, nonjudgmental listening presence to those they
visit. They are not counselors, and do not
give advice; they listen with compassion
and pray with those they visit.
Contact: Pastor Jon
[email protected]
Caring Casseroles
Caring Casseroles is designed to provide
a meal(s) to individuals and families in our
church and community who are “in need”
due to surgeries, illness, new baby, death
in the family, and other unforeseen
circumstances. If you like to cook or
serve and help others, join us. When a need
for meals arises, an email comes to you with
the dates needed. You respond and bring a
simple meal to a very appreciative family.
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Contact: Dawn Swenson
[email protected]
Visitation
The purpose of this ministry is: To be
available upon request to bring comfort
and the love of Christ to those who are ill
in the hospital or homebound by utilizing
compassionate volunteers who represent
the care and concern of congregation and
keep them connected to the faith community.
Contact: Pastor Jon
[email protected]
GIFTS
Artist’s Corner
Adults and Confirmed youth who are members
of King of Kings are invited to display their
2-dimensional artwork at the Artist’s Corner.
It is located across from the receptionist desk
by the church office. Artwork will be rotated
monthly. A prospectus and entry form is
available from the contact listed below.
Please consider sharing your God-given
artistic talents/gifts with the congregation!
Contact: Heather Hultgren 651-739-1329
[email protected]
We have certainly been busy this spring and
summer with Connection Group Bible Studies
on “The Essentials of Effective Prayer,” writing
prayers that will go in backpacks for several
Mission partners, assisting with prayer
partners for our graduates, and joining the
New Creation worship team as they lead the
chapel service at the Union Gospel Mission.
This fall we are excited to lead a Connection
Group Bible study, Living Free: Learning to
Pray God’s Word, by Beth Moore. I invite
you to watch for upcoming announcements
on opportunities to explore and enrich your
prayer life and your personal relationship with
Christ Jesus.
As part of my own prayer and devotional life,
I have been reading Max Lucado’s, Before
Amen. As a result, I’d like to share a table
prayer with you:
Daddy, (Max says, “It’s hard to show off
and call God “Daddy” at the same time.
Impossible, in fact…”)
We thank you for your AMAZING grace and
how you have gathered the entire world into
your Son, Jesus Christ. You are giving us our
food, our “manna,” for another day. Many
hands made this meal possible. Farmers grew
it. Truckers drove it. Grocers sold it. We
prepared it. Bless all those hands and help
us to never forget our dependence on you.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
The team is looking forward to helping you
engage and develop a more active prayer life.
If you would like to be more involved in prayer
or the prayer ministry team, please contact me
at [email protected] or call/text me at
651-436-6134.
Mary Ann Holton
Prayer Ministry Team Lead
FELLOWSHIP
“We proclaim to you what we have
seen and heard, so that you also
may have fellowship with us. And
our fellowship is with the Father
and with his Son, Jesus Christ.”
— 1 John 1:3
Prayer Chain
Prayer requests are received via weekend
prayer request forms or emails. Requests are
then sent via email to prayer chain members
to pray for those needs. All prayer requests
are confidential.
Holy Grounds Café
Wednesday night dinners (during school)
will be offered from 5:00–7:30 p.m. and
Friday morning social coffee continues from
9:00–10:30 a.m. Saturday evening service
is from 4:30–7:00 p.m. Holy Grounds
continues to offer its space for fellowship
every Sunday 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Contact: Faith Eilertson
[email protected]
Consists of several prayer ministers who
have a heart for praying with others. They
are available right after worship on the 3rd
Sunday of every month to lift up your joys
and concerns in prayer.
Contact: Mary Ann Holton
[email protected]
Prayer Shawls
There are few more tangible and lasting
ways for us to show someone how much
God loves them than to give them a shawl
crafted by prayerful, loving hands as a warm
embrace whenever they need it.
We welcome anyone who’d like to knit or
crochet shawls to join us, as well as those
who would like to learn how—we have
many able teachers, as well as instruction
books and materials.
When: First Tuesday of the month in Holy
Grounds Café from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Where: Holy Grounds Café
Contact: LeeAnn Behling
[email protected] or 651-731-2476
The Fall Festival is a fun family celebration
at church that includes dinner, pop toss, face
painting, crafts, music, carnival games and
much more! Children are encouraged to
dress in non-scary costumes.
When: October 30
Dinner 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Children’s Party 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Contact: Church Office
[email protected]
50’s+ Group
Contact: Patty Bishop
[email protected]
Altar Prayer
Fall Festival
Change Is
In The
Air....and
The Coffee
We would like to extend a most heartfelt
thank you to Maddie Engh and Mitchell Sell
for their time working at Holy Grounds the
last two+ years. They have been wonderful
employees who have been instrumental in
improvements at Holy Grounds. We wish
them many blessings as they head to college!
Holy Grounds is excited to introduce THREE
new assistants, all active church members.
Please help me welcome Drew Engh, Claire
Holton, and Jordan Oleson as our new Holy
Grounds’ cafe assistants.
We have also changed our coffee vendor. I
found a local coffee vendor whose beans are
certified as fair trade and organic, and who
roasts the beans in small batches. The coffee
has a more rounded and smooth flavor.
We are blessed at Holy Grounds and are
thrilled to bring you another year of our best
service, gourmet treats, and delicious drinks.
The 50’s+ group started in 1996 as a social
organization for singles and couples. King
of Kings members and friends who are over
50 years of age are automatically part of the
group and all are invited to join us. There is
a planned outing/event almost every month.
When: Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. for
coffee and baked goods at the Holy Grounds
Café for socializing and “conducting business.”
Contact: Kathy Britz [email protected]
King’s Sociables
King’s Sociables is a group for active adults
interested in service projects and fellowship
with other members of King of Kings. The
group plans to meet nearly every month.
Couples and singles are equally welcome.
If you are an empty nester, this group may
be a good fit for you.
September: Bonfire at Plautz’s home
Contact:
Nancy Nelson [email protected]
Trudy Cowman [email protected]
NOTARY SERVICE
If you are in need of notary services, both
Dianne Johnson and Lisa Engh are licensed
notaries. Please call the office to verify
they are available before stopping in.
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BAPTISM CLASS
NEW MEMBER
CONTACT US
Are you expecting a new addition to your
family or has your baby already arrived?
If you are considering being baptized or
having your child baptized, please
register for a Baptism Class. Baptism
Classes are scheduled for 12:00 p.m.
the following Sundays:
Want to make King of Kings your faith
community? Join us as we connect with
other new members and current members,
learn about the vision, history, and
ministries of King of Kings. Find your
place within this faith community.
1583 Radio Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
Class: August 2 with the Baptisms
on Sunday, August 9 at a special
Baptism Service starting at 12:00 p.m.
Class: September 6 with the Baptisms
during worship on September 12/13.
Class: October 4 with the Baptisms
on Sunday, October 11 at a special
Baptism Service starting at 12:00 p.m.
Class: November 1 with the Baptisms
during worship on November 7/8.
Church Office 651-738-3110
Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The next New Member Class will be held
November 15 from 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Lunch and child care are provided. Photos
of new members will be taken. New
members will be received at the end
WORSHIP
of class.
Saturday 5:17 p.m. Contemporary
To sign up, go to www.kingofkingswood
Sunday
8:15 a.m. Traditional
bury.org/new-member-class. The dead
9:30 a.m. Traditional
line to register is Tuesday, November 10.
10:45 a.m. Contemporary
The new member form is at the bottom
of the website page.
Visit us at www.kingofkingswoodbury.org
Contact: Patty Bishop 651-738-3110 or
Nursery Care at All Hours: Children ages (0–3 yrs)
[email protected]
Invite a friend or
neighbor to worship!