Fellowship
During the first century of the church, the Apostle Paul praised the new church in Philippi: "Your life in Christ makes you strong, and his love comforts you. You have fellowship with the Spirit and you have kindness and compassion for one another." (Philippians 2:1) And in the First Letter of John, the author wrote, "But if we live in the light - just as he is in the light - then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from every sin." (1 John 1:7)
Our community of Christ The Servant enjoys getting together for fun and fellowship. Many events are scheduled for both entire families and sometimes just the adults. Some of the recent events include: *mystery road trips,* theatre productions, *game nights, *campfire cookouts, *sporting events, *road rally, *caroling party, and *New Year's Eve party.
Gathering together for fellowship is more than just fun time. It's something we do to show our love and compassion for one another, and to help each other grow in faith. At Christ The Servant, we have many small groups that meet to fulfill the needs we have as growing disciples of Christ. We call them "Care Groups".
A Care Group is a gathering of 3 - 12 people who commit themselves to become better disciples of Jesus Christ through fellowship. They will help you meet new people and establish meaningful relationships within the church family. We welcome ideas for new groups.
Listing of all Care Groups follows Care Group News!
Web editor's note: I leave the old Care News material on this page during the summer so visitors can see what commonly takes place at CTS. Old material follows the News for July.
Care Group News for July
Special Summer Choir
To Meet Only Twice!
I would like to put together a group of people of all ages to sing a couple times this summer. We would meet on one Saturday before we sing. For example, if we sing at the service on June 15, we will learn the song on Saturday June 14 at 9:30. This will be a group of all ages, so all are welcome! Sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex, so I know how much music I need. This is an opportunity to sing in a choir with an amazing minimal commitment! Our schedule is as follows:
June 14 (Saturday) practice at 9:30, sing Sunday, June 15
July 12 (Saturday) practice at 9:30, sing Sunday, July 13
Call me for more information: 542-1497 Laurie Engen
Group news from previous month:
Seasoned Seniors
Thursday, May 1st at 12:30 PM
If you are old enough for an AARP card you are cordially invited to join us on the first Thursday of the month. This month on May 1st, we will have our last gathering until September. So….this will be “Bring Your Own meat and buns Day” for our Spring Cook-out. Members of S. S. will be bringing other items to make this a great picnic inside. After lunch we’ll have a short business meeting and then a time for fellowship and a lively game of cards. Come spend as much time as you want with a great group of people and if you’re lucky at cards you may even go home a few cents richer!
MEN’S BREAKFAST
May 14th at 8:00 AM at Sunset Family Restaurant
All men of the congregation are invited to join us for breakfast followed by conversation and fellowship. Please sign up on the poster in the narthex.
Adult Fun Outings 2007 - 2008 Schedule
November Fish Fry & movie at church
December One day train trip to Chicago
January Wave Hockey Game
February Sunset Playhouse
March Waukesha Civic Theatre
April Camera Scavenger hunt
May Progressive dinner/Comedy Sports
June Mississippi Houseboat outing
July Outdoor games, BBQ
August Overnight trip/Galena, IL
September Planning Meeting
Notes:
1) Detailed times, dates, sign-up sheets etc. will be provided for these events as early as possible.
2) If you have questions concerning costs or details of these events call the church office for the people in charge of the event.
3) Activities and dates are subject to change as dictated by circumstances.
CTS Book Discussion Group
Summer Reading Suggestions
The Book Discussion Group does not meet again until September. Following is a list they have compiled as suggested books to read during the summer months:
(1)
Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi
(2) Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts
(3) Light from Heaven by Jan Karon (last book in Mitford series)
(4) The Last Lecture by Randy Pauch
(5) The Last Suppers by Diane Mott Davidson
(6) Fifty Rules they Don’t Teach You in School by Charles Sykes
(7) Miss Julia Paints the Town by Ann B. Ross
(8) The Secrets Between Us by Barbara Delinsky
(8) Water for Elephants by Sarah Green
(9) Animals, Vegetables, and Miracles by Barbara Kingsolver
(10) Shipping News by Annie Proulx
(11) The Glass House by Ashley Gardener
(12) Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson
(13) Plain Truth by Jodi Piccult
(14) The History of Love by Nicole Krauss
(15) The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman
(16) Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Piccult
A Note from Sue Bischmann about our Prayer Chains
I would like to invite you to be a part of the e-mail prayer chain we have at CTS. If you are on line, and check your e-mail daily, please consider being a part of this important ministry. There are no requirements other than when a request is received, you faithfully pray for the person named in the request, and that you keep it confidential. That’s it! There is a sign up sheet in the narthex for your name and e-mail address if you wish to participate and are not already on the list. I would also like to remind everyone that we have a phone prayer chain as well if you do not have access to e-mail. If you have a prayer request that you would like us all to be praying for, you may send it to me (Sue Bischmann) via e-mail. My address is kesu@aol.com. You may also put it in the wooden prayer box in the narthex or call the church office, 542-7100.
Pastor's Bible Studies
Pastor Engen's Bible study will being with a focus on the Gospel According to Luke. This Bible Study meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 in the church narthex. The same Bible study is offered the following Wednesday morning at 10:00.
We meet on the first and third Tuesdays (and the following Wednesdays) of the month for a one hour session. No preparation is required; simply bring a Bible (or use one of ours). This study is informal and includes time for prayer. There is no need to sign up or register. Just come! If you can’t come every time, just come when you can. (There are no tests!) Sometimes, we even have a good laugh or two.
Women's Care Groups
Please note the following dates and times and indicate interest on the sign-up sheets located in the narthex
Morning Moms’ Group
This group meets on the third Monday of the month at 9:30 AM in the Ark... This is both a play group for the children and discussion group for the moms, but if your children are in school and you’d still like to attend we’d love to see you there!
Evening Moms’ Group
This group meets, without children, every first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM. This is a fellowship and discussion group. We will be discussing topics of interest to all moms.
Women’s Care Group
This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 for study, discussion, and fellowship. This fall we will be doing a study entitled “Receiving God’s Love”. We meet in the narthex around the fireplace. All women of the church are invited.
The “Lunch Bunch” (formerly the W Group)
This group will be meeting for lunch on the third Thursday of each month at 11:30 AM and we frequent area restaurants. The group is open to all women who are interested in meeting new friends and deepening already established friendships in the faith. If you are available around the noon hour, please join us for an enjoyable afternoon of good food and wonderful fellowship. We meet at the church at 11:30 and proceed to the restaurant of choice.
Health Board
The Health Board meets on the third Tuesday of the month and discusses issues, plans programs and puts forth educational offerings which directly impact the health and well being of the whole church and its individual members. If you have an interest in wellness, and in wholeness of body, mind and spirit, and would like to join the committee, please contact Sue Bischmann, 547-7275
Care Notes
The Health Board is pleased to provide a series of booklets designed to give help and comfort for those dealing with difficult situations. The booklets are located above the prayer box in the narthex in a wooden rack, beautifully crafted and donated by Don Mueller. Many thanks to him, and to Kathy Mallory who donated the first group of booklets. Please feel free to take any that you feel would be helpful to you.
Call the church at 542- 7100
Please note groups with * continue to meet throughout the summer months - other groups take vacation
| Group | Day group meets | Time of meeting | Place group meets |
| *Adult Fun Group | varies - CALL!! | ||
| GenX Group | Varies - CALL!! | ||
| Men's Group | TBA | ||
| Women's Care Group | 2nd Tuesday | 7:00 PM | Church |
| Seasoned Seniors | 1st Thursday | 12:30 PM | Church |
| Evening Bible Study | 1st & 3rd Tuesdays | 7:00 PM | Church |
| Morning Bible Study | 1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 10:00 AM | Church |
| * Morning Prayer | Every Wednesday | 6:45 - 7:00 AM | Church |
| Mom's Discussion and Play for Moms, infants, and toddlers | 3rd Monday | 9:30 AM | Church/Ark |
| Evening Moms | 1st Tuesday | 6:30 PM | Church |
| "Lunch Bunch"! | 3rd Thursday | 11:30 | Church |
| CTS Book Club | Second Thursday | 7:00 PM | Church |
| * Line Dancing for fun and fitness | Most Mondays - Call for details and schedule | 6:15 PM - varies | Church |
| * Partners in Christ Covenant with St. John Neumann Catholic Church | Third Thursday of Month | 7:15 PM | Alternates between Christ the Servant and St. John Neumann |
| Prayer Shawl Ministry | 3rd Wednesday | 6:30 | Church Narthex |
| Children's Choir | Every Wednesday | 6:30 | Church |
| Youth Choir | Every Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Church |
| Chime Choir | Every Wednesday | 6:15 PM | Church |
| Adult Choir | Every Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Church |