THE KING’S BANNER Volume 71, Number 10 November, 2016 2353 Rice Blvd, Houston TX 77005 713-523-2864 ctkelc.org Christ the King Lutheran Church, Houston, Texas All Saints Sunday Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Children and youth only Coffee in Courtyard at 9:00 a.m. One worship service at 10:00 a.m. with Columbarium Blessing Light a candle to remember loved ones who have died. Call Commiee Presentaon to Congregaon at 11:30 a.m. parish hall The nursery will be aended. Sunday, November 6 Time Change Fall Back Friday, November 18, 7:00 p.m. Festival Party and Auction Don’t miss this annual evening of fun, fellowship and fund- raising for our outreach ministries. Tickets are on sale at Wednesday Night Alive!, before and aſter worship on No- vember 6, and on-line. Don’t miss this year’s raffle for the highly sought aſter PIECEMAKER’S QUILT. Be first in line to sign up for our fun and fabulous SOCIABLES, and be ready to shout out bids for our special LIVE AUCTION items. Donaons are needed for Sociables and Live Aucon items. Contact Beverly at beverlydavis@ctkelc.org. Opportunies to help (before, during and at the end of the evening) are plenful; please contact Meaghan at meaghan. wheeler@ mercer.com. See more Fesval informaon on back page. Saturday, November 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m. “Salt and Light” Day of Service Join together as Christ the King Lutheran Church for a Day of Service celebrang our Fesval moo: Salt and Light. Sign up for one of the volunteer opportunies listed below. • Christian Community Service Center: Help sort items in preparaon for the Jingle Bell Express program Location: 3230 Mercer St., one block east of Edloe (Greenway/Upper Kirby area) • Interfaith Ministries: Assemble holiday giſt bags for seniors. Locaon: Christ the King Church parish hall. • SEARCH Homeless Services: Meet at New Hope Housing Perry St. Apts. and assist residents in making holiday door decoraons for their apartments. No prior craſt experience necessary. Locaon: 4415 Perry (lower Third Ward) • Christ the King Church: Help with outdoor beauficaon (exterior and gardening) while enjoying sunshine and fel- lowship. Not available on November 19? Join our regular volunteer oung at: • Houston Food Bank on November 12, 8:00 a.m.-noon. (See page 10 for details.) For informaon or to sign up for a service project, contact Beverly at [email protected]. Sunday, November 20, 8:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Fesval Worship and Rededicaon During worship on November 21 and 22, the conclusion of the Christ the King Fesval weekend, we all will have the opportunity to offer ourselves, our me, and our possessions once again. It will be a new and different me to choose to rededicate our- selves as members of Christ the King Lutheran Church. See Pastor Duane’s arcle, page 2. All Saints Sunday November 6 Salt & Light Christ the King Fesval Celebrang 71 years of ministry November 18-20 You are invited to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.
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T H E K I N G ’ S BA N N E RVolume 71, Number 10
November, 20162353 Rice Blvd, Houston TX 77005
713-523-2864 ctkelc.orgChrist the King Lutheran Church, Houston, Texas
All Saints SundayNovember 6
Sunday School at 9:00 a.m.Children and youth only
Coffee in Courtyard at 9:00 a.m.One worship service at 10:00 a.m.
with Columbarium BlessingLight a candle to remember loved ones who have died.
Call Committee Presentation to Congregationat 11:30 a.m.
parish hallThe nursery will be attended.
Sunday, November 6Time Change Fall Back
Friday, November 18, 7:00 p.m.Festival Party and Auction Don’t miss this annual evening of fun, fellowship and fund-raising for our outreach ministries. Tickets are on sale at Wednesday Night Alive!, before and after worship on No-vember 6, and on-line. Don’t miss this year’s raffle for the highly sought after PIECEMAKER’S QUILT. Be first in line to sign up for our fun and fabulous SOCIABLES, and be ready to shout out bids for our special LIVE AUCTION items.
Donations are needed for Sociables and Live Auction items. Contact Beverly at [email protected]. Opportunities to help (before, during and at the end of the evening) are plentiful; please contact Meaghan at [email protected]. See more Festival information on back page.
Saturday, November 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m.“Salt and Light” Day of ServiceJoin together as Christ the King Lutheran Church for a Day of Service celebrating our Festival motto: Salt and Light. Sign up for one of the volunteer opportunities listed below.
• Christian Community Service Center: Help sort items in preparation for the Jingle Bell Express program Location: 3230 Mercer St., one block east of Edloe (Greenway/Upper Kirby area)
• Interfaith Ministries: Assemble holiday gift bags for seniors. Location: Christ the King Church parish hall.
• SEARCH Homeless Services: Meet at New Hope Housing Perry St. Apts. and assist residents in making holiday door decorations for their apartments. No prior craft experience necessary. Location: 4415 Perry (lower Third Ward)
• Christ the King Church: Help with outdoor beautification (exterior and gardening) while enjoying sunshine and fel-lowship.
Not available on November 19? Join our regular volunteer outing at:• Houston Food Bank on November 12, 8:00 a.m.-noon. (See
page 10 for details.)For information or to sign up for a service project, contact Beverly at [email protected].
Sunday, November 20, 8:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.Festival Worship and Rededication During worship on November 21 and 22, the conclusion of the Christ the King Festival weekend, we all will have the opportunity to offer ourselves, our time, and our possessions once again. It will be a new and different time to choose to rededicate our-selves as members of Christ the King Lutheran Church. See Pastor Duane’s article, page 2.
All Saints SundayNovember 6
Salt & Light Christ the King Festival
Celebrating 71 years of ministry
November 18-20You are invited to be
the salt of the earth and the light of the world.
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Duane’s World
Time to Choose Serious Joy and Joyful SeriousnessAs you read this, the general elec-tion is about to conclude. This will be a cause of great joy for some and great anger for others. A critical choice will have been made, and we as individuals and as a nation will be called to receive that choice, work with it, and work hard together to bring the kind of peace and vision that—frankly—is the kind of peace
and vision for the common good that only the likes of us at Christ the King Church can bring.
With all followers of Christ, we are called to bring joy to all life around us. And we are called to be serious about bringing joy to all our neighbors. Joy and seri-ousness are not just emotions or attitudes. They are choices. We choose to be serious and/or joyful when the time demands. It is different, yes, to speak and write this way. But we of Christ the King Lutheran Church are indeed different. God in Christ has made us so.
All politics is local, as they say, but all politics goes global after the local. We won-derfully different people of CtK know that our faith in action is local too, with global consequences. We are the village church with a global mission. And we are now at a pivotal time that invites a choice that is as important in its way as the national one we soon conclude. We have the choice be consequential; to be Christ’s salt and light for the world; to be the vital congregation that steps up as example and leader while too many other faith communities wane and wonder about their future. It is a serious time. But we have joy to bring to each other and the world.
During worship on November 19 and 20, the conclusion of the Christ the King Festival weekend, we all will have the timely gift of choosing to offer ourselves, our time, and our possessions once again. It will be a new and different time to choose to rededicate your selves as members of Christ the King Lutheran Church.
Rededication means that you want all to know that you are a member “again” in Christ the King Church’s mission. You will promise to worship regularly, give of volunteer time (anywhere, not only through CtK) during the next year and avail yourselves of outstanding learning opportunities the next year. And we ask that those who can would state their intent to give as generously as you can. It is so important that we do this. It is an appropriate way to proclaim to ourselves and all that we are ready to “turn to a new chapter” in Christ the King congregation’s celebrated mission.
Rededication of personal membership on November 20, or by mail/email for those who are away, does not mean that those who do not re-dedicate are removed from congregational life here. Anyone who desires to worship and center their lives with this congrega-tion is welcome to do so. And who-ever needs it will be swathed in this congregation’s pastoral and personal care! “Membership” today means that we are committed to “go public” about our mission, and that we stand proudly and committedly as members of the Body of Christ at Christ the King Lutheran Church who will be known for what we do in worship and service for each other and the neighbor. It is also a joyfully serious way to show who we are as Christ’s salt and light at this place and time while “the next pastor is watching.”
In great gratitude for God’s grace, we are at a great time to “be God’s best so to support the best” of ministry in our next chapter. The choice we make now—to give generously of ourselves and our resources—is as important as any other choice we make these days, maybe even more important! Make “now” the most precious time. “Now” will never come again. But God does. And God’s mission, which includes us, does. This time, unlike other times, calls for serious joy and joyful seriousness. See you in worship at the conclusion of the great festival of Christ the King.
Love,Pastor Duane
Vicar Iris Schneider-Ungar Returns to Germany for her First CallDear members and friends of Christ the King Lutheran Church,
I arrived at Christ the King Church in December a year ago to serve as vicar. Now my time ends and I return to Germany in November. My last
Sunday will be November 13.
During my internship I had the chance to participate and serve in different activities here in your congregation, for example
in Friday Bible Study, brass choir, confirmation class, Wednesday Night Alive, Sunday Church School and of course all the fabulous worships. I had the opportunity to gain thorough insights into the work of this congregation, and also learned about the synod and ELCA.
I had a lot of great experiences this year. My internship started in December and so one of the first things I did was to serve at the German Christmas Eve service. It was very emotional for me to hear the gospel and sing “Stille Nacht” in my native language so far from home
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The mission offering is collected at the church doors
at the end of worship.
Lutheran Port MinistryNovember 6 and 13 The Houston International Seafarers’ Center is a “home away from home” for seafarers visiting the Port of Houston. Chartered in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s as a non-profit organization under the laws of the State of Texas, the Center has served over a million visiting seafarers. The Center exists as the result of a deep desire and concern within the local maritime industry, followed by ac-tive support and involvement of the community and local churches, to provide a safe and welcoming recreational and spiritual environment on land for those who have chosen the sea as their livelihood.
Recognizing that all human persons are a gift of God, the mission of the chaplains and Committee for Ministry to the Port of Houston is to carry out a ministry of presence, outreach, witness, worship, service, and advo-cacy to, with, and for seafarers and their families from around the world.
You can also help the seafarers by filling a shoebox with personal items and small gifts which will be distributed for Christmas by the chaplains.
These shoeboxes are almost always their only Christmas present, and they delight to receive them (often safely tucked away until Christmas Day feasts aboard ship). We have witnessed over and over again the true joy and excitement in the seafarer’s faces when we board their ships with these gifts you so graciously provide. It doesn’t matter what country they are from or how they say “Merry Christmas,” the love of Christ is with them through your kindness, love and support. It is our mission to be the hands and feet of Christ and to extend to each and every seafarer we meet the loving hospitality of Jesus.
Bright Stars of BethlehemNovember 20 and 27Bright Stars of Bethlehem, a program of Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, Palestine, promotes the many outreach ministries that serve the educa-tional, medical, professional and
spiritual development needs of people living in Palestine.
From the first breath of life to the last, Bright Stars of Bethlehem partners to grow hope in Palestine by connecting people in the United States through awareness-raising and fund-raising, to these ministry efforts in the Holy Land:
• Diyar Academy for Children and Youth • Dar al-Kalima College • Azwaj Young Families Program• Ajyal Senior Care Program
More information at brightstarsbethlehem.org.
As we celebrate the anniversary of Christ the King Lutheran Church on November 20 and we begin our Advent journey toward Bethlehem on November 27, we have this opportunity to partner with Christians in the Holy Land. Make a donation to Bright Stars and pick up a “gift of hope” card in the narthex to give to your loved ones for Christmas.
Fill a Shoebox and Delight a Seafarer by December 4Christ the King Lutheran Church is collecting shoeboxes filled with gifts to give to seafarers who visit the Port of Houston during the holiday season. The gifts will be distributed by the Seafarers’ ecumenical ministry. Crew sizes vary between 8 and 30, with an average number of 22 seafarers to gift per ship. In 2015, chaplains placed more than 12,000 gifts on board 538 ships which had seafarers from 65 different countries! These gifts were donated to the seafarers by 246 churches and organizations!
We encourage members and friends to fill a shoe-box FULL with items such as: combs, soap, shaving cream, disposable razors, lip balm, toothbrushes and toothpaste, pads, pens, pencils, puzzles, envelopes, needles and thread, deodorant, heavy socks (no ankle socks), shoe laces, work gloves, knit caps, flashlights, calendars, bottle openers, nail clippers, aspirin, band-aids, key chains, small photo albums, USB Memory sticks, Texas souvenirs, playing cards, magazines, hard candy (no chocolate) or something fun. (These are items we take for granted but they are appreciated tremendously by the seafarers. There are very few women on the ships. Please pack boxes primarily for men).
Please bring your filled shoebox to church by Sunday, December 4. The Luther League will wrap the gifts, but all are invited to help deliver them to the port on Saturday, December 10. Contact Ben at [email protected] if you’d like to help deliver and see the Sea Farer Ministry in person.
A toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo and a bar of soap, a Texas souvenir and Jesus: what do these things have in com-mon?... They are all gifts. For God so loves the world that he gave his only Son…. A Christmas box well filled, given to a seafarer to remind him that he is not forgotten or ignored shares a similar love. Simple things mean a lot to a seafarer.
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Sunday ForumSundays at 9:45 a.m.
in the basement classroomMembers are invited
to suggest speakers or topics. Contact Pr. Karin at [email protected]
Friday Morning Bible StudyAll are invited to Friday Morning Bible Study. We gather after 10:00 a.m. for snacks and fellowship in the 2nd floor council room. Bible Study and prayer begin at 10:30, and we finish approximately 11:40 a.m.
Friday Morning Bible Study is an opportunity to enrich life in preparation for the Sunday assemblies. We read the texts assigned for the Sunday liturgy and prepare ourselves for the encounter with the living Lord who promises to be with us in word and sacrament. No need to pre-register, simply join us!
Heads Up — Smiles On!Photos will be taken for a new church pictorial di-rectory on January 4-7 and January 17-21. Please plan to participate! Sign-up for photo sessions will begin in December. More details to follow.
Houston Science and Religion Discussion Group The Houston Science and Religion Discussion Group meets monthly at Christ The King Church. Meetings include presentations by invited speakers as well as by regular members of the group. Programs over the past year have included book reviews, discussions of current science and scientific issues, philosophy, and science and religion in education. Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month from September through June. At the next meeting, on November 21, Tom Williams will review the book Did the Devil Make Darwin Do It? edited by David Wilson. We welcome members and friends who are interested in these subjects.
Christ the King Young AdultsChrist the King Young Adults continue their “spirited” monthly conversations with Pa s t o r D u a n e a t t h e Gingerman Pub on Sunday, November 13, at 7:00
p.m. This month’s conversation will center around whatever religiously is moving our hearts and minds after the election. Also, we want to get some longer range planning down in print, talk about a possible retreat, AND come up with a good brand name for our fine group, which is open, by the way, to anyone under forty, single or partnered, member of CTK or not. For more information, contact Pastor Duane at [email protected].
Special November ScheduleNovember 6: Coffee at 9:00 a.m., Sunday School - children and youth 11:30 a.m. Call Committee report November 13: Sunday Forum at 9:45 a.m. Poverty, Trees & Justice: What’s the Connection? Have you ever thought about the life of a rural farmer in Tanzania or Haiti? Picture a woman who works long hours every day tending crops on land she does not own. She often goes to bed hungry at night. When her child is sick, she will cut down a fruit tree to make charcoal to sell in order to pay the doctor, further jeopardizing the productivity of her land. She is af-fected by droughts one season and flash flooding the next due to climate change that she has not caused. Come learn about the connection between her poverty, deforestation and a myriad of other justice issues she faces in a conversation with Valerie Foulkes of Plant With Purpose.
November 20: Festival Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Coffee and Festival Fair
November 27: Advent Wreath Workshop on First Sun-day of Advent 9:30-10:30 a.m.
The Altar Guild will set up for wreath making in the cloister and courtyard. The supplies provided include two different styles of wire wreaths, blue and purple advent candle sets, ribbon, bows and greenery. A dona-tion of $10 is suggested to cover the Altar Guild’s cost of supplies. All ages are invited to join in this communal craft activity to start the Advent season in your homes. If you have a purchased wreath that you would like to decorate, please bring it and join the fun. Altar Guild will also have cookies and hot cider to add to the fes-tive spirit.
Interested in Membership Here at Christ the King Church?On Sunday, November 13, noon, a light lunch will be provided for any inquirers about membership. No classes are required for baptized Christians who wish to join Christ the King Church. This orientation will last about an hour. New members will be received at worship on November 20 as part of our grand Christ the King Festival Weekend, along with all current members who wish to re-dedicate themselves as members of Christ the King Church’s mission. Please contact or speak with Pastor Duane about your interest in attendance at this orientation meeting.
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Christ the King Young AdultsChrist the King Young Adults continue their “spirited” monthly conversations with Pa s t o r D u a n e a t t h e Gingerman Pub on Sunday, November 13, at 7:00
p.m. This month’s conversation will center around whatever religiously is moving our hearts and minds after the election. Also, we want to get some longer range planning down in print, talk about a possible retreat, AND come up with a good brand name for our fine group, which is open, by the way, to anyone under forty, single or partnered, member of CTK or not. For more information, contact Pastor Duane at [email protected].
Christopher Holman Organ Recitals November 4, 12:45 p.m.Christopher Holman will present a free pro-gram of works by Bach, Sweelinck, Buxtehude, and more at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (1111 St. Joseph Parkway).November 6, 4:15 p.m.Christopher Holman will present a free pro-gram of works by Bach, Widor, Mendelssohn, and more at Christ Church Cathedral (1117 Texas Avenue) preceding their All Saints’ Sunday evensong.
Music at Christ the King ChurchOn Sunday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m., Bach Society Houston presents what promises to be a unique event - Art of Fugue with Dance! SYREN Modern Dance of New York joins Rick Erickson to present a fusion of sound and movement! Rick has teamed with this out-standing group twice already to bring this event to life in New York and Hartford. The dance troup is a group of five dancers, who combine both modern and classical style to interpret Bach's monumental study of coun-terpoint. The performance lasts about one hour. Tickets are required - all are welcome!
Sunday morning, November 13 at the 10:50 service, Houston Boy Choir will sing a number of anthems. This outstanding choir rehearses at Christ the King two evenings a week, and pursues an active program of education and arts engagement throughout Houston. This is an expression of thanks from the choir for Christ the King's support of their important work!
Looking ahead....Sunday, December 4 at 5:00 p.m. brings our annual Advent Lessons and Carols with our Choir, Chorus and Choristers in the traditional service of readings, anthems, hymns and prayers. Plan now to make this part of Advent observance! And joiin in the potluck dinner immediately following.Sonja Bruzauskas Sings Winterreise at MATCH
The absolute peak and summit of German art song is Franz Schubert’s song cycle, the Winterreise. It describes the narrator’s sad journey in winter, away from a house where he loved, and still loves, the girl. Poet Wilhelm Müller and Schubert as composer employ all the topics and emotions of German Romanticism with its strong affinity to nature and its longing for death. And there is a constant undertone of winter, a metaphor for the bleak political situation that drove so many 19th century Germans into emigration to places like Texas.
Christ the King Church member Sonja Bruzauskas will sing the Winter-reise at the MATCH (3400 Main) on Tuesday November 15 at 7:30 p.m.; UH professor Tali Morgulis plays the piano; our member Marec Béla Steffens will give an introduction. This Liederabend is supported by the German Center Houston.
Call for Prayers of Gratitude, Generosity and HopefulnessContinuing through Christ the King Festival weekend November 18-20, you are invited to join in writing prayers with and for our congregation, our community, our nation and the world. Every Friday we send out daily prayers for each day of the week, prayers submitted by you, our members and friends. Please write a prayer or submit one that is par-ticularly meaningful to you. If you borrow a prayer from someone else, we ask that you simply cite the source. Please send your prayers to [email protected] or [email protected].
“We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” I Thess. 1:2-3
Thanksgiving Day Service of the WordThursday, November 24
10:00 a.m.The service will include traditional Thanksgiving hymns, a sermon, and a Litany of Thanksgiving. All are welcome. Casual attire is encouraged.
Flowers for the NaveThe 2017 Altar Guild Flower Chart will soon be on the mobile bulletin board. Flower arrangements for weekend services are $65. Please pay for the flowers when you sign up. Checks can be made out to Christ the King Lutheran Church with “Altar Flowers” in the memo line and placed in the offering..
Special Call Committee Report to the CongregationOn Sunday, November 6, after our special All Saints’ Sunday worship (one service!) at 10:00 a.m., the congregation is invited to a special “report out” from the Call Committee. The Call Committee will present the results of its self-study process that enter into the text of the Ministry Site Pro-file. This will be a great way for the congregation to learn both how we understand our identity and mission and how we will present ourselves to candidates for senior pastor. Grab a beverage and an edible after our dynamic worship and join the meeting in the parish hall, at 11:30 a.m.
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For information, contact Ben Remmert, AiM Director of Youth and Family Ministry, [email protected] or 281-468-4686.
November 2 Confirmation - 6:00 p.m.6 Luther League Meeting - 6:00 p.m.9 Confirmation - 6:00 p.m.11-13 Jr. High Retreat at Lutherhill13 Luther League Meeting - 12:30 p.m.16 Confirmation - 6:00 p.m. 18 Christ the King Festival19 Christ the King Festival Service Day20 Christ the King Sunday Luther League Turkey Olympics - 6:00 p.m.23 No Confirmation Meeting27 No Luther League Meeting
December1 Ten Thousand Villages Fundraiser - 6:00 p.m.2-3 Advent Retreat at Lutherhill
Jr. High Retreat at Lutherhill November 11-13Students in 6th-8th grade are invited to grow in their faith during an awesome, fun-filled weekend of inspiring worships, small group discus-sions, and fellowship. This is a weekend you don’t want to miss as all our middle school students from around the synod are invited to attend. Cost is $65 which covers food, transportation, housing, and activities. Spots are limited so RSVP to Ben Remmert asap.
Advent Retreat at Lutherhill December 2-3 Awaken to the Advent season as we await for the coming of Christ. Campers in 1st through 6th grade are invited to spend a packed 24 hours worshiping, learning in Bible study, and experiencing fun camp activities like the giant swing, archery, and arts and crafts with Ben Remmert. We will navigate the day largely as a community but we will break into small groups for age specific Bible studies. This retreat will begin on Friday evening with welcoming games, activities, and a devotion. On Saturday, we will have an action packed day including learning more about our theme, experiencing fun camp activities, and being sent out to go in peace and serve the Lord through closing worship. Cost is $55 per person. RSVP to Ben Remmert at [email protected]
Ten Thousand Village Shopping Night December 1All Christ the King Church members and friends are invited to Ten Thou-sand Villages located in Rice Village at 2424 Rice Boulevard on Thursday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for shopping! 15% of net sales will be donated to the Luther League. Beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) and snacks will be served throughout the evening. Ten Thousand Vil-lages is a nonprofit, fair trade gift store that works with over 130 artisan groups in more than 38 countries to bring you fair trade jewelry, home decor, gifts and more. Find a gift for everyone this Christmas!
Meals for Luther LeagueThe Luther League youth group starts out every Sunday night with a meal. These meals are not part of the Luther League budget and are supplied by volunteers from the congregation. If you can cook, or order, or buy food at the store, please help feeding our hungry youth on Sun-day nights at 6:00 p.m. We currently need meals for November 6 and 20. Please contact Ben Remmert at [email protected] to sign up.
Luther League Meeting ScheduleThe Luther League is open to all youth in 6th - 12th grade. We have two options for the youth to meet for a time of fellowship, fun, bible study, and prayer. The First and Third Sundays of the month our youth will meet at 6:00 p.m. The Second and Fourth Sundays of the month our meetings will be after late service at 12:30 p.m. Friends and visitors are always welcome!
Federico Salas-Isnardi and Lucky Sahualla conversing with Pedro Veliz.
Lutheran World Relief’s Regional Representative in the Andean Region Pedro Veliz gave a presentation at Sunday Forum on October 2.
Federico interprets for Patricia Barnard and Pedro.
Paul Schenck with Pedro Veliz.
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Wednesday Night Alive! Christ the King Church’s Wednesday Night Alive! is a night with something fun, interesting, musical, or educational to do for every age group, 5:45 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. Dinner is served starting at 5:30 p.m. until 6:40 p.m. All classes and groups join together for a Vespers service in the nave at 7:05 p.m.
Declaration on the WayWednesdays 6:00 p.m.One of the great decisions made at this past summer’s ELCA Churchwide Assembly was the overwhelming approval of the document, Declaration on the Way. This is a unique ecumenical document that marks a path toward greater unity between Catholics and Lutherans by summarizing all the doctrinal agreements we have made together over the last forty years and charting a way forward toward deeper expressions of unity. For the American scene, this stands as one of the most important ecu-menical Lutheran documents of the last decade. Declaration on the Way also serves as a unique and wonderful way to imagine what it means to be Lutheran in this day, in contexts much different from our typical Lutheran ethnic backgrounds. The document serves as a catalyst for imagining and doing church differently, even “posts-colonially,” better to serve Christ’s desires. The class will be led by Pastor Duane. Everyone will receive a copy of the document for your own weekly “homework.” All of us together will enjoy sparkling conversation about what this docu-ment could mean, too, for our own situation and time in Houston. Join us for this stimulating study at 6:00 p.m., 3rd floor conference room, Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16, and 30.
Food for Life Book StudyWednesdays 6:00 p.m.Health Ministry and the Creation Care Team invite all members to attend a discussion group on the book, Food for Life, The Spirituality and Ethics of Eating by L. Shannon Jung, a professor at Wartburg Theological Seminary. The author promises that his book “will help people learn to enjoy their lives more—perhaps much more.” While such a bold claim might engender skepticism, Jung delivers on his promise, with a text rooted in honest joy, bright-eyed delight, and a deep gratitude for the gifts of God's creation. He insists that we were created to enjoy life, and argues that delight and sharing are two basic human experiences that re-veal the presence of God. Yet the author does not shy away from difficult discussions of sin, hunger, gluttony, and justice. He treats the everyday act of eating as morally and theologically complex, opening our eyes and hearts to things that we may not have considered before. Jung's thoughtful and enlightening consideration of hunger, food, eating, sharing, and the current global food production and distribution system offers the hungry Chris-tian a feast of ideas and practical suggestions for working towards the ideal of eating "to the glory of God." Join Linda Schoene and Lisa Brenskelle in thoughtful discussion on Food for Life, The Spiritu-ality and Ethics of Eating, each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. thru November 30 (no class on November 23, due to the Thanksgiving holiday) Schedule of discussion is as follows: 11/2, Chp. 4; 11/9, Chp. 5; 11/16, Chp. 6; & 11/30, Chp. 7. The book may be purchased online.
“The Church” in which Martin Luther Grew Up: Medieval Christianity 1050-1500 6:15 p.m. “The church” in which Martin Luther grew up evolved and grew over centuries, and not the same in every place. The 1400’s saw a push for ref-ormation but the time was not yet right. Dr. Kristine Wallace teaches the history of medieval Christianity covering the papacy in Avignon, the growth of cities, development of universities, the differences in church between northern and southern Europe, the Black Death, the reform movement and the religious and spiritual sensibilities of the late 15th century before Luther’s birth 1483. The book for the study class is Kevin Madigan’s Me-dieval Christianity: A New History (Yale University Press 2015).
A few of our volunteers at the Hospitality Apartments Dinner on October 20: Peggy Johnson, Naomi Nelson, Joyce Shook, David West, Christine Wagener Bette Bowers, Akiko LoTurco and Amy Baird.
Hospitality Apartments volunteer coordinator Akiko LoTurco with her family, Greg and Annabella. Thanks also to her co-coordinator Julie Giam.
Hospitality Apartments
No meeting November 23.Last meeting for the fall semester November 30.
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SEARCH Cards and Coffee MinistryPlease join us in hosting our monthly coffee hour for SEARCH Homeless Services clients at the Perry St. Apartments, 4415 Perry, a New Hope Housing project in the Third Ward on Wednesday, November 16, 10:00-11:00 a.m. This collaboration with SEARCH takes place every third Wednesday of the month. If you have any 2017 calendars or Christmas cards you'd like to contribute you may drop them off in the donation basket on Sundays or in the church office. For more information, contact Beverly at [email protected].
Houston Food BankOn September 10, there were 13 CTK volunteers taking part during the "God's Work. Our Hands." weekend. The team had a great time working on the Backpack Buddy program, contributing to the preparation of 6,240 bags! That translates to 37,440 meals for underprivileged children in Houston and the surrounding 18-county area. It's a great program, and sadly one that has a need far outpacing what the Houston Food Bank can address.
There is just one more volunteering session scheduled for the year. And we're hoping for a great turnout!
Useful info:When: Saturday, November 12 at 8:00 a.m.Where: Houston Food Bank Warehouse, 535 Portwall St., Attire: Closed-toe shoes, pants, sleeved shirt (short or long sleeves)Carpool: Will leave the CTK parking lot at 7:30 a.m.
Donate New Toys and BooksPlease donate new, unwrapped toys and books (avoiding items violent in nature) for children ages 0 – 15 to the Christian Community Service Center (CCSC). You may place dona-tions in the box in the foyer or in the
church office during the month of November. Deadline for toys and gifts is December 4.
When shopping for toys, remember the toy each child receives through Jingle Bell Express may be his/her only Christmas pres-ent. Consider purchasing one or two “primary gifts” rather than several small “stocking stuffers” or donate money and pick up a Gift of Hope card in the foyer to give to a loved one for Christmas. Checks can be made out to Christ the King Church with Jingle Bell Express in the memo line.
Jingle Bell Express involves hundreds of volunteers. Help is needed with organizing toys, setting up the 'store', and even helping parents select toys.
Special Request for Volunteers: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, December 5 - 76:00-8:00 p.m. Sort & Set-up (Prepare toys and food for distribution)Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 127:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Distribution (Assist clients as they gather toys, books & food)
Location: Bellaire United Methodist Church, 4417 Bellaire Blvd.Contact 713-961-3993 ext. 215 or [email protected].
Ten Thousand Village Shopping Night December 1
All Christ the King Church members and friends are invited to Ten Thou-sand Villages located in Rice Village at 2424 Rice Boulevard on Thursday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for shopping! 15% of net sales will be donated to the Luther League.
Beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) and snacks will be served throughout the evening. Ten Thousand Vil-lages is a nonprofit, fair trade gift store that works with over 130 artisan groups in more than 38 countries to bring you fair trade jewelry, home decor, gifts and more. Find a gift for everyone this Christmas!
Montrose Grace PlaceChrist the King volunteers have another opportunity to provide a meal for at-risk youth at the Pink Giraffe on Thursday, December 8! We need people to cook as well as serve at that time. For more information on Montrose Grace Place or to volunteer, contact Rebecca at [email protected].
Raelle Frost (not pictured) cooked for the youth at Montrose Grace Place in October. Thank you also to servers Claudia and George Brookover, Naomi Nelson, and Allan Dieter!
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Fall Health Program:
Challenges and Decisions as We Age
Senior Living ResourcesMedicare Fraud
Phone & Internet ScamsHaving the Hospice Conversation
No Car? Riding the Bus Works Well
November 5, 2:00-4:30 p.m.Parish Hall
The Infant Gut and Childhood AllergiesResearchers at the University of California San Francisco and the Henry Ford Health System have documented the relation-ship between the microbes (bacteria) in a newborn’s gut and the development of allergies. They found that if the beneficial microbes that take up residence in the
newborn gut in the first few weeks of life are disrupted a typical new-born is at higher risk of developing childhood allergies and asthma.
Humans begin life in a sterile germ free environment. During the birth process of passing through the birth canal the baby is naturally inoculated with microbes from the mother. In addition to vaginal birth breastfeeding and the presence of a dog in the home enhance the bacteria in a newborn’s gut. In contrast, cesarean delivery, perinatal antibiotics and bottle feeding weaken gut microbes. The newborn’s personal collection of bacteria appear to have long term effects on the immune system.
Infants born by cesarean section pick up microbes after birth, but they come from the environment of the surgery suite and not from
the mother. Researchers are currently studying the impact of that exposure. They are tracking babies that were swabbed with fluids from the maternal birth canal within two minutes of their birth by cesarean section. As they grow these babies will be compared to babies born by cesarean and were not swabbed and those born by vaginal delivery.
It is interesting to note that the trillions of bacteria harbored by the body plan a critical role in digestion, vitamin synthesis, biorhythms and brain function. Consider these statistics:
· 44 species of bacteria live on our forearms· 19 species live in the fold behind our ears· To date 2368 have been found living in the human
navel· A thousand or more live in the human gut
The Wall Street Journal, October 11, 2016and my family.
The next huge moment I had during my year was Palm Sunday, The Three Days, and Easter Sunday. I think in my whole life I never had such an intensive experience of Easter. The movement of sadness and glory makes these days special to me.
And then we celebrated Pentecost and the rededication of the nave. I had never been a thurifer, censing the nave with incense, and I think it is safe to say that I won’t have the chance to ever do this in church in Germany - so it was a great fun for me.
In August, I had the chance to fly to New Orleans with Beverly Da-vis to the Grace Gathering of the ELCA Churchwide Assembly. This was the biggest event I have ever participated before and it was a fabulous program.
The Blessing of the Animals in October was fun and interesting not only because I’m a dog owner but it also gave me an idea to introduce animal blessing in my new congregation in Germany.
Time is running fast and it is unbelievable that I have been here for one year. I could imagine staying longer but I have to go. In Decem-ber I will be ordained and start my call to a congregation in Hesse as the lead pastor. This will be a challenge for me, but with one of my favorite hymns in mind, “If you but trust in God to guide you/ Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten” (ELW 769), I will go in trust that God will guide me.
Last but not least, Thomas and I say “Thank you” for all what you have given to us during our year in this congregation and we hope that we can say goodbye to ya’ll on our last worship on November 13th.
With God’s blessing, Vicar Iris Schneider-Ungar
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Piecemakers L-R Front Row: Gretchen Miertschin, Dorothy Chesley, Ruth Dittmar, Janice Thompson, Gail Glass, Mary Jane Orsburn. Back Row: Angie Mattern, Dorry Shaddock, Carolyn Hokanson. Not pictured: Rose Anderson, Jill Bailer and Rebecca Shields.
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Welcoming RefugeesAt churchwide assembly in August, a proposal on Welcoming Refugees was ap-proved. This proposal reaffirms the work of ELCA leaders and Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service in working to welcome refugees from around the globe. It calls for support of Lutheran leaders as they advocate with government at all levels on behalf of refugees. It also encourages all Lutherans to welcome refugees by building awareness , housing/hosting them, volunteering for refugee ministries, and speaking out against hate and advocating on behalf of refugees. See Plant it Forward at Sunday Forum for November 13 on page 4 for one way you can help refugees in Houston.Justice Advocacy Opportunity:
Reduce the Nuclear ThreatAt the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in August, a call was issued for all con-gregations to engage in prayer and discernment around expanded U.S. war efforts since 1990. At this time, congressional leadership is considering a $1 trillion plan to build a new genera-tion of nuclear bombs, missiles, bomb-ers & submarines. Experts warn that building a new generation of nuclear weapons could ignite a new global arms race, making nuclear catastro-phe more likely. This plan therefore risks making us less safe, and certainly would divert funds from other critical needs and programs. There are al-ready 15,000+ nuclear weapons in the world today. One of the ELCA’s priori-ties for justice advocacy in 2016 is the promotion of peace. Building more nuclear weapons does not promote peace. In consideration of the ELCA’s call, contact congressional leaders to make a national discussion of the risks and costs of nuclear weapons a priority by going to http://www.ucsusa.org/, clicking on Take Action, and selecting the advocacy topic on nuclear weapons.
Another Way to Assist Refugees: Plant it ForwardA local non-profit organization, Plant It Forward, assists economically disadvantaged refugees in Houston to become self-sufficient through growing, harvesting and sell-ing produce from sustainable urban farms. Each farm can support a family of four. You can assist these refugees in their new life in Houston by buying produce from their farms. There are several options to do so. You can purchase a “farm share”, which entitles you to a weekly bag of farm-fresh produce, picked up one of 15 dif-ferent locations in the Houston area. Or, you can purchase their produce at their Farm Stands at 4 different locations around town. Finally, you can purchase produce from Plant It Forward at any of 5 different Farmers’ Markets in the greater Houston area. For more details, see http://plant-it-forward.org.
Join Sunday Forum on November 13 at 9:45 a.m. in the basement classroom to hear more on Poverty, Trees & Justice: What’s the Connection?
Christ the King Foundation Accepts Grant RequestsThe Board of Directors of the Christ the King Foundation is now accepting grant requests for projects meeting Foundation Criteria. Individuals or groups may request grants to further special projects and needs of the congregation or its mission to the community. The Foundation makes grants based on the income from its investments. Past grants have been awarded for seminary scholarships, special educational programs, and outreach projects. Application forms may be requested from the church office. Deadline is December 5, 2016.
Members participated in e-advocacy and writing letters
Johnny LongoriaLori StalheberWendy WentlandJan PetnerAndreas Fullaondo-Boker
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Connections Between People and the Rest of Creation: Scripture and ScienceThe Creation Care Team invites you to Sun-day Forum December 4 and December 11 for Connections Between People and the Rest of Creation: Scripture and Science. Lisa Brenskelle, Creation Care Team lead and a chemical engineer who manages research and development projects for her employer, will address the connections between people and the rest of creation from the perspectives of both scripture and science. Her talks will investigate the relationships and similarities between people and the rest of creation highlighted in scripture and then give examples of how these relationships and similarities have been observed by science. Learn some ex-citing newer science of which you may not be aware, and marvel at the connections between people and the rest of creation!
Light for Marrakech Prayers during the U.N. Climate ConferenceThe Creation Care Team has created a daily devotional (scripture reading + prayer) for use during the U.N. Climate Conference November 7–18. To request an electronic copy, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at [email protected].
Sunday Evening Conversations on Creation Continue…November 20, 6:00 p.m.: Theology of Earthkeeping – Session 2The Creation Care Team invites you to a series of web conversations to talk about creation. Planned as a regular, ongoing monthly series normally held the last Sunday of each month (except December), conversations will be on a variety of topics, both purely environmental as well as theological.
The November meeting, the second in a two-part discussion of the Theology of Earthkeeping, will take place on Sunday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m. Creation Care Team Lead, Lisa Brenskelle, will facilitate this conversation with scriptures and statements by theologians for attendees to consider and discuss. If you would like to join this conversation, contact Lisa Brenskelle at [email protected] to receive an invitation to the talk.
Note that there will be no web meeting in December. Regular monthly web meetings will resume in January 2017.
Don’t Trash that Torn T-shirt – Give it a Second Life!The average U.S. citizen throws away 70 lbs. of clothing each year. That amount is equal to 21 billion lbs. or 260,000 truckloads! Multiple local agencies accept used clothing for those in need, but what about torn or worn clothing and other textiles that are not reusable? You can recycle fiber products by dropping them off in bins operated by the American Textile Recycling Service (ATRS). Look for containers at the corner of Bissonnet and Buffalo Speedway behind Walgreens and near the entrance to the Westpark Consumer Recycling Center.
95% of textiles worn or torn can be recycled. If you rag bin is full, don’t throw those textiles away – give them a second life as upholstery and automotive stuffing. Landfill waste will be reduced and employment opportunities will be provided to semi-skilled or marginally employable workers.
Another way to care for God’s Creation, brought to you by the Creation Care Team. Source: www.smartasn.org.
Interfaith Environmental Stewardship EventThe CTK Creation Care Team invites you to join with people of other faiths in caring for creation on Sunday, November 13, from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship by mulching around plantings and trimming trees in a wetlands area at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels, so bring the whole family, your neighbors and your friends. Meet at The Gathering Place, 5310 S. Willow., Houston 77035 to sign in. Metro bus line 7 stops nearby. Tools/supplies will be provided. This event is organized by CTK, Congregation Brith Shalom, and The Blue Mosque, in partnership with the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy. The conservancy requires signing of a waiver to participate. Contact Lisa Brenskelle for more information or to sign up to help (and receive a copy of the waiver form).
Bike to Church Alternative Transport SundayThe Creation Care Team invites all members of CTK to use less-polluting means of transportation to come to church on Sunday, November 6. You might con-sider walking, biking, taking public transportation, or carpooling with other members of the congregation. The Creation Care Team will have information available about Houston’s public transportation system and bikeways during coffee hour, 9:00-10:00 a.m.Community Bike Safety Course at Christ the King ChurchThe bike safety course on Sunday, November 6, that will give you the confi-dence to cycle safely in Houston. The course consists of 90 minutes of class-room instruction, from 1 – 2:30 p.m. in the basement class room, followed by 90 minutes of drills in the Rice Stadium parking lot (from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.) and then a leisurely 1 hour ride around the neighborhood (from 4 – 5:00 p.m.). Instruction is provided by a certified instructor from Bike Houston and the course is suitable for all ages. You may attend all or just a portion of the class, as your schedule permits. Participants should bring their bikes and helmets.If you plan to attend the course, please email Lisa Brenskelle at [email protected] so that the instructor can plan appropriately.
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Baptisms and Deaths November 2015 through October 2016Baptisms and Deaths of Members of Christ the King Lutheran Church during the last twelve months
Those who entered the Church on earth through Holy Baptism:Pierce Sharma Mathis on December 27, 2015Kyle Charles Eddington on March 26, 2016Sophie Charlotte Henningsen March 26, 2016Quinn Riley Carrington March 26, 2016Paul Joseph Schoppe March 26, 2016Meredith Deborah Thorvilson on April 24, 2016Jack August Doolin on April 24, 2016Julian Scott St. John Graham on July 17, 2016Wyatt Paul Ybarra on July 24, 2016
Members whose life on earth having come tocompletion, entered the Church in heaven:Cheri Bouldin on December 23, 2015Jay Beckman on February 1, 2016Albert LeDoux on February 12, 2016Bill Cole on May 16, 2016Mel Ostwald on June 18, 2016
Deaths of Family and Friends of Christ the King Lutheran ChurchNancy McCann on October 26, 2015, John & Cathy Labuda’s friendDon Brock on October 28, 2015, Sebastian Salas’ friendKlaus Deylitz on October 28, 2015, Gabriele Deylitz’s husband, Rustin Buck’s friendsMeredith Riddell on October 28, 2015, Marie Monroe’s friendBill Kohlhausen on November 7, 2015, Bill Pelham’s friendMichael Lockwood on November 9, 2015, Bill Pelham’s friendShirley Backor on November 10, 2015, Julie Giam’s auntVivian Julia Simon on November 18, 2015, Peggy Simon’s motherJacqueline Vu on November 19, 2015, Elmer Ledesma’s former student & friendCaleb Carlson, Lisa & Miguel Yilalys’ friendDon Beneke on November 30, 2015, Leslie Winesett’s grandfatherBillie Kobbs on December 3, 2015, former member of Christ the King ChurchDavid Weinfeld on December 4, 2015, Timary Peterson’s brother, Lisa Krueger’s friendHadlee Reese Wheeler on December 5, 2015, John Thomas Wheeler & Candice Mathis’ daughter, Meaghan Wheeler’s cousinJason Mustachio on December 10, 2015, Karli McGowen’s friendJimmy Gates on December 13, 2015, Patricia Chapman’s cousinRoland Hector Timmerman, Sr. on December 17, 2016, Anja Timmerman’s fatherCheri Bouldin on December 23, 2015, Tom Bouldin’s wife, Justin & Brandon Bouldin’s mother, member of Christ the KingLindsay Tobin on December 25, 2015, Ben Remmert’s friendLucille Benton on December 27, 2015, Rose Anderson’s friendMary Elizabeth Colvin on January 10, 2016, Terry Marks’ & Bill Marks’ cousinHenry Ho on January 23, 2016, Vivian Ho’s father, Alex Boylan’s grandfatherDavid Siegel on January 23, 2016, John Siegel’s father, David & Nina Karohl’s friendJim Sutton on January 24, 2016, Gail Sutton’s husband, Marie Monroe’s brotherWilla Pettiford-Miller on January 25, 2016, Marc Miller’s grandmotherEddie Henrichson on January 28, 2016, Luci Henrichson’s husband, father to
Carter, Isabel & Victoria, Brent & Jennifer Dyer’s friendsArmando Cerda on January 31, 2016, Edwin Callejas’ father-in-lawMarty Weltman, Sharon & Mel Ostwald’s friendJay Beckman on February 1, 2016, Dylan & Hannah Beckman’s father, former member of Christ the King ChurchCorey Butler on February 10, 2016, Donna Olson-Salas’ co-workerAlbert LeDoux on February 12, 2016, music director of Christ the King Church and Bach Society Houston from 2003 to 2013, member of Christ the King ChurchSally Conway on February 16, 2016, Laurie Hewett’s sisterPaul Jaubert on February 26, 2016, Linda Marx’s brother-in-lawThe Rev. John Randolph Bade on March 2, 2016, pastor in the Texas Louisiana
Gulf Coast SynodBill Cupp on March 8, 2016, Patricia Barnard’s friendLavella Flesvig on March 12, 2016, Mel Ostwald’s sisterJeiran Nadalizadeh on March 13, 2016, Sarah Kasbidi’s motherLucille Walters on March 15, 2016, Charlotte & Michael Hoaks’ auntRobert Hauge on March 17, 2016, Rice University, distinguished faculty fellow Ron Christman on April 3, 2016, Lynn Christman’s husband, Bill Pelham’s friendBeverly Dombrowski on April 9, 2016, Cheryl Rhode’s friendElaine Guetzlaff on April 12, 2016, Allan Dieter’s sisterMarcia Weeks on April 12, 2016, Sally Muma’s cousinJames Madison Bates, Bill Pelham’s friendKaren Moody on April 20, 2016, Cliff Helmcamp’s sisterAlice Roper on April 23, 2016, Carolyn Jacobs’ friendPaul Koenig on April 25, 2016, Rodney Koenig’s uncleRoxanna Menefee on April 30, 2016, Landon’s mother, Diane Schoppe’s sister
Daniel Berrigan, S.J., on April 30, 2016, Alyce Shields’ friend and mentorVernon Smith on May 1, 2016, Harlan family friendDr. Rus Roach on May 5, 2016, Tate Williams’ cousinHeinz Konrad on May 6, 2016, Walter Konrad’s brotherDwight Rogers on May 9, Courtney Harper’s family memberBill Cole on May 16, 2016, Annette Cole’s husband, member of Christ the
King ChurchAdair McGowen on May 16, 2016, Karli McGowen’s uncleLogic Tobola on May 21, 2016, Kimberly Tobola’s father, Caroline Oeben’s father-in-law, Oeben family friendLynette Dyer Vuong on May 28, 2016, Timothy Vuong’s motherRudy Avelar on May 28, 2016, from Houston Grand OperaJennifer Hollis, relation of Maureen Sahualla and Jennifer Dunn-WalsdorfMel Ostwald on June 18, 2016, Sharon Ostwald’s husband, member of Christ the King ChurchBeryl Robertson on June 20, 2016, John Robertson’s fatherStephen Swenson on June 20, 2016, Rose Anderson’s cousinDon Mills on July 7, 2016, Sharon Ostwald’s brotherManuel Ortega on July 10, 2016, Arturo Ortega’s uncleSally Stone on July 10, 2016, Marie Monroe’s friendLarry Goodrich on July 11, 2016, Valentine Boving’s brotherKitty McCarthy on July 13, 2016, Peggy Johnson’s step-daughterNona Seiler on July 21, 2016, Debbie Seiler’s motherIrene Coffman on July 23, 2016, Scott Swanson’s friendHilda Johnson on July 29, 2016, Peggy Johnson’s sister-in-lawVance Gabriel Stephan on July 31, 2016, stillborn son of Isaac & Kelly
Stephan, Linda Schoene’s great nephewHilda Strain Bryant on August 2, 2016, Chris Bryant’s grandmotherFrank Lobianco on August 2, 2016, Donna Vass’ uncleMarshall Glowka on August 4, 2016, Richard Harper’s family friendMalcolm Zuidema on August 7, 2016, Leslie Winesett’s fatherCeil Graham on August 21, 2016, Stephanie Hoogerwerf’s auntJoe Williams on August 26, 2016, Sandy Fenner’s family friendMarlin Douglas Wogstad on September 1, 2016, Pastor of the Texas
Louisiana Gulf Coast SynodCharles Koehler on September 3, 2016, Terri Koehler’s father, Rebecca &
Peter Nikonowicz’s grandfatherMary Ann Kelber on September 3, 2016, Werner Kelber’s wife, Matthias Henze & Karin Liebster’s friendMarie Montaño Males on September 8, 2016, Sandy Troff’s auntAdrienne Paull on September 9, 2016, Lisa Krueger’s friendConnie Brown on September 12, 2016, Ben Remmert’s great-auntEvelyn Finkelstein on September 20, 2016, Lynette Borrel’s mother, Sandy Troff’s friendLaene Anderson on September 21, 2016, Mary Ayala’s friendDonald Lee Hegarty on September 27, 2016, Todd Hegarty’s fatherJeff Woods on September 29, 2016, Jim & Jeanette Woods’ sonElaine Gaskamp on September 29, 2016, Jennifer Dyer’s motherPhil Buffington on October 1, 2016, Marie Monroe’s uncleRoy Neumann on October 6, 2016, Tali Neumann’s father, Bryan Stotmeister’s father-in-lawWendy Ramsay on October 11, 2016, Scot Ramsay’s wife, Bill Pelham’s friendBill Tart on October 11, 2016, David Tart’s fatherMarcy Kurtz on October 11, 2016, Cheryl Rhode’s friendIrene Lykos on October 14, 2016, Karohl family friendLouise Martino on October 22, 2016, Lesher family friend
Ryan OlsonBeverley OwenSteve PattersonJane PostScot Ramsay & familyRonScott SandersHelmut Schneider-UngarJenna Scott & her familiesMatt ScottMary Jo SnustadFloyd SteebyMaria & Alex ThompsonMichael Nels ThompsonPaul VelarioBobby & Sara VestalOmar VingarMarilyn Rost WalkerBelinda & Edward WallaMatt WentlandJanet WiebeElizabeth YeagerMark Zimmerman
Special ConcernsReception of New members on Sept 25: Kristine Bliss, Joanie Boutte (Brehm), Bill, Stacy and
William Burgess, Robert and Barbara Doty, Christopher Holman, Janelle, Brad, Sophia and Soren Hooper, Jessie, Katie and Landon Krynak, Weldon Kuretsch, Maureen Lamson, Ruth Olson, Mark Prendergast, Mary Schneck, Carolyn Storin, Daniel Trapp, Hilary, Steve, and Wyatt Ybarra
Death of Joe Williams on August 26, Sandy Fenner’s family friendDeath of Evelyn Finkelstein on Sept 20, Lynette Borrel’s mother, Sandy Troff’s friendsDeath of Donald Lee Hegarty on Sept 27, Todd Hegarty’s fatherDeath of Elaine Gaskamp on Sept 29, Jennifer Dyer’s motherDeath of Jeff Woods on Sept 29, Jim & Jeanette Woods’ son Death of Phil Buffington on Oct 1, Marie Monroe’s uncleDeath of Roy Neumann on Oct 6, Tali Neumann’s father, Bryan Stotmeister’s father-in-lawDeath of Wendy Ramsay on Oct 11, Scot Ramsay’s wife, Bill Pelham’s friendDeath of Bill Tart on Oct 11, David Tart’s fatherDeath of Marcy Kurtz on Oct 11, Cheryl Rhode’s friendDeath of Irene Lykos on Oct 14, Karohl family friendMarriage of Joanie Boutte & Ralf Brehm on Oct 15Death of Louise Martino on Oct 22, Lesher family friendPrayer list for September 23 – October 25, 2016
The NationAlmighty God, you have given us this good land as our heritage. Make us always remember your generosity and constantly do your will. Bless our land with honesty in the workplace, truth in education, and honor in daily life. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance; and from every evil course of action. When times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful; and, in troubled times, do not let our trust in you fail. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen
We are a participating or covenant church with the following organizations:Bread for the World CanCare Christian Community Service CenterCommunity of Hope Internationalfreewheels houstonGodly Play FoundationGreater Houston Area Red CrossHospitality ApartmentsHouston Food BankInterfaith Ministries of Greater HoustonLutherhill Camping MinistryLutheran Immigration and Refugee ServicesLutheran Social Services of the SouthLutheran World ReliefMontrose Grace PlacePort of Houston Seafarers’ Center Chaplaincy SEARCH Homeless ServicesELCA World Hunger AppealELCA Division for Global MissionTexas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod of the ELCA
Christ the King Lutheran Church 713-523-2864 ctkelc.org
In the past weeks the Church remembered in her prayers:
Members whose life on earth having come tocompletion, entered the Church in heaven:Cheri Bouldin on December 23, 2015Jay Beckman on February 1, 2016Albert LeDoux on February 12, 2016Bill Cole on May 16, 2016Mel Ostwald on June 18, 2016
Signed Joint Statement sealed with a hug between Pope Francis and Lutheran Word Federation President Bishop Rev. Munib Younan. Pope Francis and Bishop Younan embrace in the Lutheran Cathedral in Lund Sweden. The way the Festival of the Reformation should be celebrated!
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We are Looking for Hosts for SociablesWhat’s a Sociable, you ask? It’s simple….• Plan a party, a shindig, a dinner, a get-together---whatever group activity you like• Guests purchase tickets, silent auction-style at the Festival Party• 100% of ticket sales are donated to Service & Care Ministries• Have that party!Email your sociable idea and a date to Beverly at [email protected]. (Tax receipts can be requested for hosts’ expenses for Sociables.)
Festival Party and Auction Tickets on Sale$15 per person: advance purchase after services on November 6 or at Wednesday Night Alive! on November 2 and 9. You may also purchase online at ctkelc.org. Click on “About Us,” then go to “Make a Donation,” and enter your ticket purchase under “Festival.” Raffle tickets for the Piecemakers’ quilt are sold also on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Donations NeededSociables: Always popular, the gift that keeps on giving by creating memories and building relationships. Will you host... a dinner, a theme party, a girls or guys night out, a family affair? Something sporty, something casual, something classy, something artsy, something en-tertaining or educational? Make it as simple or as creative as you’d like! Sociables are events hosted by our con-gregation’s members (individuals, couples, families, groups of friends) that support our congregation’s ministry in two important ways: 1) they build and strengthen relation-ships and connections across our commu-nity, and 2) they raise funds for our congre-gation’s Service and Care ministries. Each year during the Festival weekend we invite members and friends to purchase places at Sociables. All of the money that people pay to attend these “sociable” events is donated to designated outreach ministries.
Live Auction Items: Have you ever wanted to be personally responsible for a bidding frenzy? Now is your chance - and all for a good cause! What can you offer that the crowd can’t refuse? What will stir your fellow members to “ooohh”, “aaahh”, shout?
Your Time: Help needed with setup and decorations on Thursday and Friday, and with cleanup on Friday evening.
If you would like to donate a sociable item, an auction item or volunteer your time, please email either Meaghan or Beverly.
How are we stewards in God’s world as the “Salt of the Earth and Light of the World?” – Read in Matthew 5. Jesus says: “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled underfoot.“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all.
Piecemakers QuiltLast year was such a success that the Piecemakers are again holding a drawing for their queen size quilt at our annual Festival Dinner on November 18. The quilt name this year is "Spinning Stars." Everyone will have a chance to own this special quilt. The tickets are $10.00 each or a donation of $25.00
for three tickets if you prefer. There is no limit on the purchase of these tickets. Tickets are being offered after each service until the Festival night. Drawing will be at the auction and you do not need to be present to win.
All proceeds benefit Lutherhill Ministries and our outreach ministries, including Christian Community Service Center, SEARCH Homeless Services, Meals on Wheels, the Hospitality Apartments, Central African Republic and more.
Christ the King Anniversary
Festival Party7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18
in the parish hall and courtyard• Food and Music• Our ever popular Sociables• Piecemakers’ Quilt Drawing• Wishing Wall (featuring our outreach ministries) • The fabulous Live Auction
Wishing WallOn Festival Friday and Christ the King Sunday, you will have the opportunity to visit the colorful Wishing Wall display and “grant wishes” for our various min-istry partners.
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