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Happy May Day!
As we continue through the Easter season celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, May Day is the European festival marking the...
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May 1, 20243 min read


How can I?
I'm always amazed at how reinvigorated, recharged & uplifted I feel after attending a church function, IE: a service, bible study or a...
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Apr 24, 20242 min read


Holy Shift! – Vision Renewal at CtK
The congregation gathered on Feb 10 and on April 6th with our Synod’s Director of Evangelical Mission, Rev Dara Clifford. We affirmed our...
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Apr 17, 20243 min read


Created to be...
Pastor Nate and Vicar Sommer will be starting a new sermon series, “Created To Be”. We will learn more with each sermon but we know we...
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Apr 10, 20242 min read


Trust
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your...
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Apr 3, 20242 min read


Surprise!
“SURPRISE” is the word that was yelled at our friends 85th birthday party, when the curtain was pulled aside to reveal the awaiting...
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Mar 26, 20242 min read


High School Youth Service Project
The High School Youth will be collecting items for Pillars Adult and Family Shelter, located on Division Street in Appleton. They came...
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Mar 20, 20242 min read


Faith"Full" Family
When I think of my religious faith, my first thought is of my faith family, or church family if you prefer. My faith in God is one of...
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Mar 13, 20241 min read


Holy Shift! Vision Renewal
*Our next gathering is April 6, 9am-2pm – come to part of all! Food and child care provided. We had a lot of fun during a couple of...
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Mar 6, 20242 min read


Find Yourself
Lent is a time of self-examination and reflection, when I try to focus with more discipline on my relationship with God. It is steeped in...
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Feb 28, 20242 min read
Lenten Spiritual Practices
Back in Advent, I spoke about family traditions in my family during Advent and I thought I would share with you a tradition I’ve picked...
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Feb 21, 20243 min read
Memories
One of my earliest memories of church was singing the liturgy from the hymnal. There was a section where the men sang one part and the...
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Feb 13, 20243 min read


Come Be A Tool
The King’s Tools are a group of volunteers who are willing to help with home projects that people either are unable to do themselves or...
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Feb 7, 20243 min read


Michael Row the Boat Ashore
Garrison Keillor is an American author, singer and humorist who created the Minnesota Public Radio show A Prairie Home Companion. ...
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Jan 31, 20242 min read


Hello Ruby's Team!
A new year brings us to a new location for our distribution. Starting on February 6, 2024, our new site is at Christ the King Lutheran...
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Jan 23, 20242 min read


Holy Shift!
It is time for vision renewal! We are calling it “Holy Shift!” Mark your calendars to be present on Feb 10 & April 6 from 9a-2pm. We will...
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Jan 17, 20242 min read


“THE CHOSEN”
What if you could see and hear the familiar stories and miracles of Jesus on a broadcast or streamed television program? “The Chosen”...
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Jan 9, 20242 min read


Psalm 139:13-16
For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully...
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Jan 3, 20242 min read


The New Year and Resolutions
By: Kristen Braatz Every new year brings up the common question for many, “What will be my New Year’s Resolution this year?” For many...
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Dec 26, 20232 min read


Merry Christmas to All
Merry Christmas, to all who are preparing for this wonderous Christian Holiday! The Christmas Tree above tells the scriptural story from...
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Dec 19, 20232 min read
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