February 2021 — In Our Prayers

February 2021 — In Our Prayers

by | Feb 1, 2021 | Prayer Requests

Please keep the following Military men and women in your prayers…

To add or remove names from this list, please contact Linda

  • 1st Lt. Mitch Bugaj stationed in Germany–Nephew of Ronnie Zaday
  • Major Ryan Bankhead—Brother of Eryn Orlowski
  • Sgt. John Dee—Son in-law of Wendy Krull
  • Sgt. Chris Gomez—Nephew of BJ and Danny Pierce
  • Staff Sergeant (SSgt.) Airman Paul Herr—Nephew of Gary & Carol Orlowski
  • Hugh Jones, Jr. Sailor—Son of Rick & Janeann Jones
  • Sgt. Brandon Minser —Son in-law of Wendy Krull
  • LCDR Andy Schaaf—Son of Merilee and Mark Fleming
  • Major Clayton Stransky—Nephew of Kip and Laura Stransky
  • Master Sargent Stephen Van Dover—Nephew of Nancy Van Dover

CtK family & friends who are in need of prayer…

To add or remove names from this list, please contact Linda White

  • Shawn Johnston
  • The Family of Mary Southworth
  • The Family of Larry Rardin
  • The Family of Beverly Dittmer
  • Carol Orlowski
  • Bonnie Jung
  • Roger Landgren
  • Julie Williams
  • Laura Stransky
  • Dottie Johnson
  • Larry & Lauren Rardin
  • Darlene Warring
  • Bonnie Rossmiller
  • LuLu Mae Hess
  • Bev Brown
  • Lori Lachelt
  • Kayla Hefner
  • Carol Gunderson
  • Deacon Mandy Gardner as she begins her new call and ministries at CtK.
  • CtK’s ministry and partnership with both the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Rock Point, AZ and San Juan Bautista Lutheran Church in Zaculeu, Guatemala.
  • CtK’s Homebound Ministry and all those who serve our homebound members through this ministry.
  • All those battling mental illness and addictions.
  • Each person in our CtK church family.
  • All the front-line workers striving to keep Durango and our surrounding community safe, healthy, fed, educated, and mentally and spiritually fulfilled during the Covid-19 crisis.  May God bless and protect EVERYONE!
February 2021 — Pastor Tim’s Thoughts

February 2021 — Pastor Tim’s Thoughts

by | Feb 1, 2021 | Pastor Tim's Thoughts

I Miss Being a Pastor. . .

A few weeks ago, I woke up with a sudden and sad thought: I miss being a pastor.

Oh, sure, I’ve been preaching online for a while. But it’s nowhere near the same as being in a room together with real people, being able to see smiles and nodding heads. For the most part these days, I just hope that my sermon makes coherent sense. I miss being a pastor.

And, yes, we’ve been able to conduct meetings and the business of the church through the wonder of Zoom; but I don’t feel nearly as productive, and I don’t feel like our conversations have the energy and flexibility that comes when we’re able to talk quickly or even over one another. I miss being a pastor.

And, true, worship has not really stopped since we went online. But I have to admit that worshipping at home has lost its earlier novelty; and now I stress about production value, and technology woes; and what to do about all of those people who cannot or will not navigate an online church world. I miss being a pastor.

And, I have to admit, the phone does work in a pinch to connect with people. As does email. Or socially-distanced visits. But it’s nowhere near the same as sitting in someone’s living room and holding their hand as they grieve. I miss being a pastor.

I don’t have a solution to all of this yet. And I don’t mean for this article to get you down. But I want to let you know that you’re not alone in your exhaustion from all that has happened in this past year. Nor are you alone in your eager desire to return to something resembling normal. Please know we’re working on it. We’re getting things ready, and getting plans in place for us to be able to start resuming things in as safe a way as possible. And we will keep you posted on those plans as soon as they are actionable.

Until then, know that I’m praying for you from afar for your health, your safety, and your peace of mind. That, at least, is one thing that this pastor can still do!

Peace,

Pastor Tim

February 2021 Bible Studies

February 2021 Bible Studies

by | Feb 1, 2021 | Bible Studies

 

Bible Studies

Circle of Contemplative Prayer

The Circle of Contemplative Prayer meets each Monday from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Meetings are currently being held via Zoom. A silent meditation and prayers are then followed by a book discussion.  Their current study book is “The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth” by Christopher Heuertz.  For the Zoom link and other pertinent information, please text Sharyn Butler at 970-759-6355.  Thank you.

Great Ol’ Broads of God (GoBoGs)

GoBoGs invites you to join them in study and fellowship each Monday from 4:00-5:30 pm. Share the Care, GoBoGs’ outreach mission, is addressed upon requests.  They are currently studying “White Fragility” by Robin Diangelo.   NOTE:  During the health crisis, they are conferencing via Zoom at 592-847-8387; the password for this meeting is Testify.  The Zoom meeting ID is 966-5642-4190.  Please join them for study sessions that are deeply rewarding. For more information, contact Kayla Hefner at 970-759-1636.

Midweek Bible Study led by Pastor Tim

Bible Study class meetings on Thursdays from 12:00-1:15 PM have resumed as of January 28, 2021!!  Invite others to join us if you’d like! The link to access these meetings via Zoom is located below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83113251991

If you ever misplace this link, you can also find it on our website at https://www.ctkdurang.org/worship. You will need the password 1964 to access the meeting.

Shortly before we began our unexpected hiatus, we started a study on the Petrine Epistles (1 & 2 Peter). We are currently reading the first chapter of 1 Peter.

I can’t wait to see you all!!!

Khuvara (“Circle of Friends”)

The Khuvara Women’s Group is starting a new book for discussion entitled, “Everyone’s Normal till You Get to Know Them” by John Ortberg.  All women are welcome, and we gladly invite new members to join us.  For meeting time/place during Covid, please call Stella at 970-903-9327.  

Spiritual Study Group (SSG)

Currently, the Spiritual Study Group meetings are suspended until further notice due to Covid-19.  For more information, contact Aurora Rose.  

February 2021 — By the Numbers

February 2021 — By the Numbers

by | Feb 1, 2021 | By The Numbers

Our Gifts Blessing Others:

Please note:  CtK contribution statements are emailed quarterly from fin.sec@ctkdurango.org.   Email churchadmin@ctkdurango.org with questions, corrections, or if you need a paper statement mailed.  Thank you.

Synod $  1,499
World Hunger $     425
Social Ministry $  1,743
Total Benevolence $  3,667
Synod $ 19,296
World Hunger $   8,142
Social Ministry $30,940
Total Benevolence $58,379

Financial Update:

Gifts Received $25,275
Facility Donations $    —
Rental Income $      833
Expenses $25,722
Net Operating Income $     386
Gifts Received $321,905
Facility Donations $       300
Rental Income $    5,000
Expenses $297,930
Net Operating  Income $  29,274
Endowment Fund Balance $189,402

Worship Attendance:

Sunday, January 3, 9:15am 53
Wednesday, January 6, 6pm 3
Sunday,January 10, 9:15am 108*
Wednesday, January 13, 6pm 6
Sunday, January 17, 9:15am 66
Wednesday, January 20, 6pm 2
Sunday, January 24, 9:15am 70
Wednesday, January 27, 6pm 4
Sunday, January 31, 9:15am not available
Monthly Total 312

 

 *  Joined by Trinity in Farmington