The

A monthly account of
Scribe July 2008 ministry & mission
at Christ the King
Lutheran Church.

F ro m t he de sk o f K e n. . .

Stewards of God's Creation

God has richly blessed us and the country we live in with an abundance of natural
resources. Unlike the rest of the world, few of us are in need of food or shelter or other basic
necessities. We have not been good stewards of God's gifts. As the world's population
approaches 7 billion, we see greater pressure on the earth and global competition for the earth's
resources. We have been using those resources at a rate that cannot be sustained. We can meet
our own needs today but unless we change, we are compromising the ability of our children and
grandchildren and future generations to meet theirs.

There are things we can do. Christ the King had an energy audit performed by LPEA last
month. As a result of the audit, we will, over time, be replacing many of our T12 fluorescent lights
with T8's which are about 20% more efficient. Check out the new T8 fixtures in the Welcome
Center. We are also considering replacing some of our incandescent lights with compact
fluorescents. We will look at ways to reduce our energy usage in the summer by running the air
conditioning more efficiently.

As an individual or family there are things you can do as well. When you leave a room, turn
out the lights. Consider replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents -- they pay for
themselves in 6 months. Buy food grown locally, or if you can, plant a garden. If you need a new
car, consider buying a more energy efficient model. Drive less, bike or walk more. For more
information, check out the two web sites mentioned at the synod assembly in May: Interfaith
Power and Light (http://www.theregenerationproject.org) or Web of Creation (webofcreation.org).

Become a sustainer.
May God go with you.

For pastoral care in an EMERGENCY :

1. Call the church office at 247-5310
2. If no one is available, call the pager. The
number will be on the church phone re-
cording.
3. Pastoral care will ALWAYS be available.
If it is NOT an emergency:
1. Call the office for an appointment
2. Pastor Janie will usually be in the office
on Thursdays from 10 to noon.
INSide this month’s Scribe
Good News …………………..............................2
Cottage Meetings ...……….................................3
Day Camp Needs ………….…………………...5
Gluten-Free Books in Library ..……………….6
Habitat Update .……………………………….11
Why Make Your Child Go to Church ….……14
Our gifts blessing others last month Council Notes
$ 3,892.00 Synod  Opened with a prayer and devotion from Christi-
$ 500.00 Disaster Relief anity for the Rest of Us
$ 400.00 Soup Kitchen  Welcomed new council members: Duane
$ 1,000.00 Children's World Scholarships Danielson, Larry Phelps, Lynn Partridge, Jordan
$ 5,655.00 Disaster Relief - Myanmar House
$ 300.00 Disaster Relief - Tornados  Reviewed Columbarium update (previously
$ 120.00 World Hunger emailed)
—————————————————-  Had a Visioning update by Mike Johnson
$ 12,867.00 Total Benevolence for month  Had a web site update by Shanna
$ 56,653.00 Total Benevolence for 2008  Reviewed important dates on the fall calendar
 Approved Beth Stelz as Assistant Treasurer
 Reviewed new van policy (draft)
Last month financial update  Heard church administrator's report
 Heard the treasurer's report
Gifts received $23,695.48  Ended with prayer and sharing of the peace
Expenses $24,840.72
Balance ($ 1,145.24)
Year-to-date balance $ 302.55
Keys, Keys, Keys
Building giving for month $ 1,917.00 We have so many keys out. We need
Building for the future total $23,331.44 your help in returning CtK keys to the Church
Office that are not being used frequently.
Children’s World Daycare Thank you in advance for your help.
Year-to-date ($ 9,249.10)
Volunteers Needed
Endowment Fund $ 98,366.00
Help is needed. We need volunteers to
Thanks for your generosity! answer the phones and to greet people from
August 26th—September 4th. Please see the
schedule in the church office.
Average attendance last 12 months = 196
Date 6:00 8:05 10:30 Total
May 25 24 48 77 149 Good News
June 1 33 64 85 182
Cottage meetings are almost com-
June 8 25 60 63 148 pleted. Thanks to all of you who took time
June 15 48 64 67 179 out of your busy summer schedule to attend
and to contribute to Visioning. And a special
thanks to those of you who hosted the meet-
ings. We really appreciate it.
Check out the new CtK
Website!!!! Keep up Congratulations to Dianne Williams
with what’s happening who retired in May after many years of
using the Events & Cal- teaching. Best of luck in your future endeav-
endar section. The new ors.
Website is updated
Children's World made over $500 on
weekly with current events.
their garage sale. Thanks to Suzanne and
the staff for all their hard work.
www.ctkdurango.org

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 July Cottage Meetings – Please Attend One!
For our visioning process, all who attend CtK, members and
nonmembers, are asked to participate in one Cottage Meeting.
Children’s
A Cottage Meeting is a facilitated discussion held in a CtK’s World
member’s home or backyard, or at CtK with 8-12 people. They
generally run about two hours. At a Cottage Meeting, you hear
Openings
and visit about everyone’s Spirit-led visions, dreams, or plans for
the future of CtK and its’ ministries via a questionnaire. By the Children's
end of the meeting, everyone will have filled out the question- World Day
naire. Copies of the questionnaire are posted in the Welcome Care has
Center. some open-
During June, numerous Cottage Meetings were held throughout ings.
the area. For those who attended, they found them thought- Please call
provoking, stimulating, and fun. Suzanne at
247-4397.
More Cottage Meetings are planned for July. For those who
have not attended one, please do so. A listing of all July Cot-
tage Meeting locations and dates/times are on a table in the
Welcome Center. Please sign up. We are keeping the Cottage
Meetings to a small size to allow time for everyone to share their
visions, dreams, or plans for CtK about 3-5 years into the future. July 4, 2008
The most successful visions are those with full, Spirit-led congre-
gational participation. Please help us by sharing your thoughts
for CtK’s future at one of the Cottage Meetings. If you have any
questions about the Cottage Meetings, please contact Kip
Stransky at 247-8138.

Bear One Another's Burdens

In Galatians 6:2, Jesus asks us to "bear one another's burdens." This
is the central purpose of our Stephen Ministry - to help those amongst us in
their times of need. As we mentioned in our article last month, we know
that summertime can be full of rest and regeneration for some. For others,
this time can cause more stress arising from vacation plans, work, financial
challenges, decisions to be made, etc. And even though most of us believe that Pastor
John's sabbatical is a good thing, this, too, could be causing some people to have some
strong feelings. So what to do?
Know that Pastor Janie is here for us this summer and is a caring, compassionate and
trained pastor. She can listen to your concerns or needs. If you may need support for more
than a few discussions, then you may benefit from learning more about what it means to
have a Stephen Minister. So don't hesitate to contact one of our Stephen Leaders: Carol
Thurman (247-2756) or Jigger or Paul Staby (259-7577).
Also, we ask for your prayers for Michelle Jungerberg, who will be attending Stephen
Leader training from July 13-19. Pray for her safe travel and for her to experience the
amazing energy and learning that takes place when 700 Christians gather for the same pur-
pose: to learn how to lead Stephen Ministry in their own congregations. May Michelle be
filled with the Holy Spirit and return to CtK with energy, ideas and excitement.

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 Thank You’s From Our Friends
Thank you for the use of the facilities at Christ the King Lu-
theran Church for The Garden Club of Durango’s Annual Plant Sale.
We very greatly appreciate your continued willingness to assist us with
our major fundraiser for the year. The use of your kitchen and grounds
has greatly enhanced the success of our club’s annual sale. The church
Mike Dalenberg 7/01 is such a convenient location for members and local plant lovers and
Linda Tikalsky 7/01 buyers alike.
Frank Priest 7/02
Duane Danielson 7/03
Enclosed is a check for $50.00 as a donation and thank you for
Betsy Boles 7/04 the privilege of using the facilities at Christ the King.
Lisa Liljedahl 7/05
Sincerely yours, Betty Kibby, Plant Sale Chair
Charlie Mickel 7/06
Diane Knutson 7/08
Clark Lagow 7/08
J.C. Ellingson-Condie 7/09 Thank you so much for the generous and delicious donation of
Bonnie Jung 7/09 the ready made dinner including dessert to The Durango Community
Freddie Mickel 7/10 Shelter. Your invaluable donation will help to keep our programs func-
Zach Vogel 7/10 tioning for the many people who utilize them. The Volunteers of Amer-
Michael Meyer 7/12 ica rely heavily on community support, and we simply could not supply
Lee Dalenberg 7/14
these essential services without your assistance.
Nancy Van Dover 7/14
Ed Cotgageorge 7/15 From all staff at the Volunteers of America and those we serve,
Kristina Puls 7/16 we truly appreciate your contribution.
Shanna Stordahl 7/17 Sincerely, Tonie
Derrick Martin 7/18
Bob Vialpando 7/18
Margaret Hjermstad 7/19
Joan Helm 7/23 Dear Friends of Durango Life Foundation.
Anne Chase 7/24
Vickie Hose 7/26
How thankful we are for your partnership in the ministry of Du-
Merilee Fleming 7/27 rango Life Foundation. This year we want to serve more people than
Carla Branson 7/28 ever before through our Abstinence Program, which will only be possi-
Carol Gunderson 7/28 ble because of your generosity. It is our prayer that you will enjoy the
Wanda Ellingson 7/29 richest blessings of Jesus Christ.
Rick Thompson 7/30
Aliona Grinnan 7/31 Sincerely, Johnnye Hooper, Executive Director

The 9th Annual La Plata Quilters Guild Small

Quilt Benefit Auction committee would like to thank
Christ the King Lutheran Church for the use of the
folding chairs at their recent auction. This auction
was very successful in raising money for several lo-
cal Durango charities.
Thank you very much for your support in our
efforts.

Larry & Margaret Hjermstad 7/03

Donald & Laura Yale 7/03
Jim & Julie Williams
Steve & DebbieWilliams
7/04
7/11
Happy Birthday,
Kenneth & Michelle Jungerberg
Bob & Mary Sieger
7/16
7/31 USA
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Requests foR PRayeR
Please continue to pray for all of our military men and
women. To add people to this list, call Sue Mages at 247-3879.

MM2 Geo Freitag–-Son of Gloria Freitag

Sgt. Christopher Gibson—Friend of John and Beth White
Sgt. Chris Gomez—Nephew of BJ and Danny Pierce
T.J. Hermesman—Grandson of Bonnie & Ted Hermesman
P.F.C. Aaron Kays—Friend of Wyatt Manson, David & Diann Wylie
Lance Corporal Scott Koppenhafer—Married to Kay Haukeness’ granddaughter
2nd Lt. Jeff Kuss, Marines-–Nephew of Kip and Laura Stransky
1st Lt. Julie Mages—Daughter of Sue and Al Mages
Sgt. Jason Majerus—Grandson of Kay Haukeness
Pvt. Wyatt Manson—Son of Diann Wylie and Phil Manson
Corporal Russell Nabors—Grandson of Ruby Sanders
Sr. Chief Marc Phelps—Son of Larry and Kathy Phelps
MM2 Nik Stransky—Son of Kip and Laura Stransky
Airman Stephen Van Dover—Nephew of Nancy Van Dover

May all wars be ended soon!

Day Camp At CtK July 14—July17.
Things Needed
The Day Camp Director reports that we will need the fol-
lowing items in order to put on Day Camp this year:
 4 low beach chairs
 3 colorful beach umbrellas
 2 families to host 2 Rainbow Trail staff each. You
would be responsible for a place to sleep and break-
fast. All other meals and activities are taken care of.
 Dinner for 4 camp staff on Tuesday, July 15 - dine out
or host them at your home.
 Staff Lunches - 4 brown bags delivered to the church
Monday, July 14 and Thursday, July 17.
 Healthy Snacks for 40 Children (Drinks are provided by
CtK) Monday, July 14, Tuesday, July 15, Wednesday,
July 16 and Thursday, July 17.
 Grillers for "Beach Picnic" Thursday July 17 3:00 - 5:30
p.m. Grillers should stay & eat with us!
 Drivers to help drive kids to field trips. Monday, Tuesday
or Wednesday afternoons.

Please call Joan at the church office 247-5310 if you can

help with any of these important jobs and items.

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CtK LIBRARY--------Betty Brittain, Library Coordinator Prayer
“Gluten-Free”
Opportunities
A new section has been added to
our library with Gluten-Free information
and recipes.
Candance Aldrige
Betty Brittain
Caleb Gardner
One of the authors of a book in Bob Forry
this section, Carol Fenster, Ph.D., writes Benjamen Furry
about “from prep to plate without the fuss Dean & Nancy Furry
for people with food sensitivities. Person- Anne Gordon
ally, I regard my gluten-free lifestyle as a Linda Higgins
way of life that affords me the best possi- Janice Johnson
ble health. The food I eat is customized for me, much as a suit is Abu Kamara
tailored to fit a particular body shape. I rarely, if ever, use negative Karen Knudsen
terms such as ‘restrictive,’ ‘limited,’ or ‘alternative’ when referring Sarah Leadabrand
to my diet, preferring positive terms like ‘tailored’ or ‘customized’ or Ted Martin
‘special’ instead. I believe that negative thoughts have negative Rhonda Messier
physical consequences for our bodies, so I prefer to keep my posi- Loida Maez
tive thoughts at all times.” The author refers to the above as Zoe Nestor
“Adjusting Your Mind-set.” Betty Perry
Lucia Poole
What’s In This Book?
Laura Sterner
In many ways, this is an ordinary cookbook for busy people,
Linda Tikalsky
Suzanne Upshaw
full of delicious recipes for entrees, deserts, breads, breakfast Rosemary Walker
dishes, side dishes, soups, etc. The difference between this cook- Beth White
book and any other “quick and easy” one is that all of the recipes
are gluten-free, and thus safe for you, your family and guests.

To name a few of the recipes that can be found in this cook

book, I chose to list the following: Chicken Tortilla Casserole,
Kelli’s White Bean Chili, Rustic Top-Crust Apple Pie, and Double
Chocolate Chip Cookies

Check out this book and the others that are available in our
new section. Remember our library is for you!

Gracious God, we gather here this morning mindful of our family around the world:

† those who awoke hungry this morning and will go to bed hungry tonight,
† those who grieve for a place called home,
† those who are ravaged with the disease and despair of HIV/AIDS,
† those who live in fear of bombs and destruction,
† those who long for a word of hope.

We give thanks for all those who woke this day to feed the hungry and care for those in need.
May your gracious Spirit be active and comforting to all. Open our minds and hearts and
awaken us to your call. In gratitude we pray. Amen
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Education notes Office: 247-5310
Email: christian.ed@ctkdurango.org

Disciples Groups’ Studies

GOBOGs (Great Ol’ Broads of God) meet during the month of July on Mondays, 4:00 –5:30 p.m. in
Room W-6. They are enjoying a special Potluck dinner on June 30 at Barb Acosta's to kick off their new
study on forgiveness based on the book Reflections on Forgiveness and Spiritual Growth, edited by
Andrew J. Weaver and Monica Furlong.
July 7 at 4:00—5:30 the class begins the regular study of this new book. Women of all ages are welcome.
Bring your Bible and your sense of humor! Info: Lynda Morris, 385-5128.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON SPRITUAL STUDY GROUP is studying The Return of the
Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen. They meet each Thursday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel at CtK.
Please join us for these fun and uplifting studies. Please join us for these fun and uplifting studies.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Each week the group
studies the scriptures that will be used in worship the following Sunday. All men are welcome. Coffee
and donuts will be served! Info: Don Southworth, 259-6710.
KHAVURA (“CIRCLE OF FRIENDS”) This Ladies Group is beginning a new book study by Beth
Moore called Breaking Free—Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life. Beth uses the book of Isaiah
to highlight benefits of our relationship with God and show us how to remove obstacles that hinder that
relationship. Meets Wednesdays 11:15 a.m.—12:45 p.m. Info: Stella Welcher 884-0460.
CHRISTIAN RECOVERY GROUP meets Fridays, 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Use the 12 Steps to
enhance your relationship with God. Anyone interested in a Christian group of this kind is welcome!
Info: Barbara Elliot, 375-9726.

“Fun in the Son”

Beach Party Day Camp
July 14-17
Approaching soon - Day Camp! With the help
of counselors from Rainbow Trail Lutheran
Camp, children ages 4 to 11 will have the special
opportunity to share in a fun- filled week of
study, crafts, and outdoor activities while
learning about God’s love for them. Camp hours
are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration forms are
available in the church office. For more
information contact Joan Helm at 247-5310.

Year Round Sunday School

Hopefully everyone will agree that: Sunday School classes are important.
Important enough to hold year round!
We all should make the attempt to be a part of our CtK program.

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Join us this summer during the Sunday
school hour (9:15-10:20) for worship
and Bible study. Here are the topics we
will be covering in July:
July 6—No Sunday School
July 13—Bible Study
July 20—Forgiveness
July 27—Service

Email Andy Mohrhaus if you would like to

receive Email updates for Luther League or
High Voltage. (youthdir@ctkdurango.org)
DAY CAMP IS COMING SOON…
And we need your help!!! We are
looking for Middle School and High
School students to help serve as
Junior Counselors. Help is needed
from 5-7pm on July 13 and 8:45-
3:30 on July 14-17. Contact Andy
if you can help as a Junior
Counselor. (247-5310)
Questions? Comments? Concerns?
Just want to talk?
Andy Mohrhaus
Middle School/High School Youth Director
Office: 247-5310 / Voice Mail: 375-3027
Cell: 970-903-6657
Email: youthdir@ctkdurango.org
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TO ….
No youth born in July???
But please wish Joan a
Happy Birthday on July 23!!
We had a great time on June 1st
rafting down the Animas River!!!!
Some of us even went for a swim.
July Events
4th-5th—NightVision 2K8 Concert in Olathe
9th—Help cook dinner at the
Durango Community Shelter
13th, 20th, 27th—Youth Worship and
Bible Study (9:15-10:20)
13th-17th—Day Camp at CTK
25th—Day Trip to Durango Mountain Resort
for Alpine Slide and Mini Golf
July Events
4th-5th—NightVision 2K8 Concert in Olathe
9th—Help cook dinner at the
Durango Community Shelter
13th, 20th, 27th—Youth Worship and
Bible Study (9:15-10:20)
13th-17th—Day Camp at CTK
25th—Day Trip to Durango Mountain Resort
for Alpine Slide and Mini Golf

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 Habitat Update
A big THANK YOU to all of you who contributed to the lunch CtK provided
to the youth group and Care-a-vanners volunteering at the Habitat site in Bay-
field. What an amazing and generous bunch of people attend Ctk! You are al-
ways willing to help out on numerous projects. Again, thank you; more details to follow in the
next issue.
In the meantime, another sign-up sheet will be in the Visitors' Center the end of July. This
will be for the CtK Work Day, August 2, at the Bayfield site. It's too early now to know what ex-
actly we will be doing. But, we need volunteers wanting to do construction work as well as cooks
willing to provide fellow CtKers with our usual home cooked, outstanding lunch! We will either be
carpooling from church, or you can drive yourself. Those living in the Bayfield area may just
want to meet us at the work site.
Listen for further announcements at church, or you can call Rap Dunker at 375-
1690. (Directions and additional details will be provided at a later date.)

God won’t for-

Thoughts About Our Journey with God
get us in the
God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called. summer. Let’s
The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not not forget to
protect you. worship Him
If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
at this fun
time.

V
Date Time Ushers Worship Assistant Acolyte Bread Baking
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for the month
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Roger & Cora
July 6 8:05
Landgren
Michelle Jungerberg Donn Wince U
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Barbara Elliot
10:30 T
Kip Stransky
E
Dianne Milarch
Roger & Cora E
July 13 8:05
Landgren
R
Altar Guild
10:30 David Wylie
for the month S
Roger & Cora C
July 20 8:05
Landgren
Tim Williams Dianne Williams
H
10:30 David Wylie
E
D
U
July 27 8:05 Michelle Jungerberg
L
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10:30

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 The Future of the Church

The Institute for American Church Growth

asked over 10,000 church-goers this question:
What was responsible for your coming to Christ
and this church?

2% I had a special need

3% I just walked in
6% I liked the minister
1% I visited here
5% I like the Sunday School
1/2% I attended a gospel meeting
3% I like the programs
79% A friend or relative invited me.

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 JULY 2008
CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 Offices Closed 5
For information
about non-church
events scheduled
at CtK, please call 5:00 Sat. Night Alive
the Church Office 6:00 Contemporary
at 247-5310. 3:00 SSG Worship
8:00 MBS 11:15 Khavura 5:30 Joyful Noise

6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Healing Service

8:05 Contemporary
Worship 8:00 MBS
9:20 Sunday School 4:00 GOBOGS 12:00 Worship & Music 5:00 Sat. Night Alive
10:30 Trad. Worship 7:00 Stephen Ministry 3:30 Social Ministry 11:15 Khavura 3:00 SSG 10:00 Christian 6:00 Contemporary
5:30 Council 5:30 Joyful Noise Recovery Worship

13 14 Scribe Deadline 15 16 17 18 19
Healing Service
Day Camp “Fun in the Son” 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m………..

10-1:30 Manna Soup 5:00 Sat. Night Alive

Kitchen 10:00 Christian 6:00 Contemporary
8:05 Contemporary 5:30 Joyful Noise Recovery Worship
Worship

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

8:05 Contemporary
Worship 5:00 Sat. Night Alive
9:20 Sunday School 4:00 GOBOGS 8:00 MBS 11:15 Khavura 3:00 SSG 10:00 Christian 6:00 Contemporary
10:30 Trad. Worship 7:00 Stephen Ministry 5:30 Joyful Noise Recovery Worship

27 28 29 30 31 GOBOGS – Great Old Broads of God

GOBOGS – Great Old Broads of God
HV – High Voltage - Middle School Youth
HV – High Voltage - Middle School Youth
LL— Luther League-High School Youth
LL— Luther League-High School Youth
MBS – Men’s Bible Study
MBS – Men’s Bible Study
Stephen Min.– Stephen Ministry
8:05 Contemporary Stephen Min.– Stephen Ministry
SS—Sunday School
Worship SS—Sunday School
SSG—Spiritual Study Group for women and men!
SSG—Spiritual Study Group for women and men!
9:20 Sunday School 4:00 GOBOGS 8:00 MBS 11:15 Khavura 3:00 SSG Khavura– Women’s Bible Study
Khavura– Women’s Bible Study.
10:30 Trad. Worship 5:30 Joyful Noise

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Why Should You Make Your Child Go To Church?

This quote was submitted by Mary Butler. I thought it provided
wisdom for all of us in answering this very difficult question that we all
face at some time. Anne Lamott, the author of “Traveling Mercies:
Some Thoughts on Faith” (Anchor, 2000) tells in the following para-
graph why she makes her teenage son go to church.
“I make him go because I can … I outweigh him by nearly 75
pounds. But that is only part of it. The main reason is that I want to
give him what I found in the world, which is to say a path and a little
light to see by. Most of the people I know who have what I want — purpose, heart, balance,
gratitude, joy — are people with a deep sense of spirituality. They are people in community, who
pray, or practice their faith — people banding together to work on themselves and for human
rights. They follow a brighter light than the glimmer of their own candle; they are part of some-
thing beautiful.”

FAX 247-2666 MISSION: “To love and serve God by proclaiming Christ’s gospel, strengthening
E-mail: ctk@frontier.net worship, deepening discipleship, and serving our congregation, community and
Web page: www.ctkdurango.org world.”
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Newsletter is published monthly. If you’d like an announcement or article included in the newsletter, please give the information (preferably by e-mail to
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be placed in the next month’s issue or the CtK’s Happening Line at 375-3023.

Church Office 247-5310 Web page : www.ctkdurango.org What’s Happening 375-3023