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T H E K I N G ’ S BA N N E RVolume 70, Number 6

June-July, 20152353 Rice Blvd, Houston TX 77005

713-523-2864 ctkelc.orgChrist the King Lutheran Church, Houston, Texas

What’s happening this summer?

Mission Offerings page 3 Summer Book Reviews page 4 Pub Theology & Faith and Film page 4Five questions asked the Confirmands pages 6-7Houston Food Bank page 9 Why I Attend Church page 11

Refugee Sunday June 21with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service On Refugee Sunday, Linda Hartke, President and CEO of LIRS will preach at both morn-ing services. All are invited to join Linda after the 10:50 a.m. worship for lunch and conversation in the parish hall. A sandwich lunch will be provided for $5.00, along with iced tea and lemonade, for those who RSVP to ctk@ctkelc.org by Friday, June 19.

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service welcomed Linda Hartke as president and CEO in February 2010. Linda brings decades of experience in human rights work and a lifelong commitment to LIRS’s core values.

Linda’s leadership experience is exemplified by her 2001-2009 service as the executive director of the Genevabased Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance, a global network of churches and agencies engaged in advocacy on common concerns. She has also served on boards and advisory councils for a number of organizations including the World AIDS Campaign, the Rose Marie Khoo Foundation and Amnesty International USA.

Creation Care Sunday June 7Christ the King Lutheran Church welcomes to our pulpit the Rev.

Neil Alan Willard, the Rector of Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church since 2014. Pastor Moore and Father Willard have gotten to know each other in a larger interfaith clergy group. It seems to be the right moment to celebrate the close relationship between the Episcopal Church USA and the Evan-gelical Lutheran Church in America and our congregations’ shared minis-try context of Rice University and the Texas Medical Center. The members

of our congregations know each other in the community, and we share much in our common witness to Christ. See page 2.

Father Willard will preach on “Creation Care Sunday.” This day accents the rising witness of the Churches of Jesus Christ to the human vocation to care for creation. Christ the King Church is currently in the process of becoming a “Green Faith” congre-gation under the leadership of our creation care committee chaired by Dr. Lisa Brenskelle.

The Rev. Neil Willard was previously Rector of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Edina, Minnesota, for seven years and Associate Rector at Bruton Parish Episcopal Church in Wil-liamsburg, Virginia, for over six years. Before that he lived in South Carolina, serving congregations on Hilton Head Island and in Surfside Beach. He also worked as Bishop’s Clerk for the Rt. Rev. Peter James Lee of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia in Richmond. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Yale Divinity School in 1995 and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University in 1992. The Rev. Willard is married to Carrie. They have two sons, Rowan and Ben.

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Construction CornerMay 1, 2015 start-ed a new chap-ter in our lives at Christ the King. The long awaited south parking lot construction be-gan. The first step required the re-moval of the old sidewalks and railings. Demolition and removal went quickly. As with any construction project a few un-knowns popped up, but were quickly worked around and construction continued. We look forward to seeing the progress throughout the summer!

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I am delighted that Christ the King Church and Palmer Memo-rial Episcopal Church will engage in a pulpit exchange during this year. As the Rev. Neil Willard and I have come to know each other over the year, we came to the conclusion that our congregations should make deliberate efforts to

acknowledge our common mission together in the Houston Rice/Med Center context. We consulted our bishops, Andrew Doyle of the Diocese of Texas and Michael Rinehart of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod. They gave their encour-agement and blessing to the effort.

Our shared context is significant enough to cause us to work more closely together, but our shared history in the church catholic and the Reformation give added power to the com-mon mission we share.

We begin with the common faith we share through the prayers of the church made most beautiful in English through the Anglican Book of Common Prayer (BCP) first issued in 1548/49. Thomas Cranmer who published the text was familiar with the work of the Continental reformers includ-ing Philipp Melanchthon, the great Lutheran scholar and colleague of Martin Luther. The reform of Christian worship came to full expression in the Book of Common Prayer so that when Lutherans arriving in the New World needed the language of worship to be in English, they turned convenient-ly to the BCP. It is no accident than when Lutherans visit an Episcopal congregation and vice versa, we discover a great wealth of commonality.

As the world has become smaller, Lutherans have reached out to the Churches of the traditions from the 16th Century. By the Nineteenth Century there was a new urgency for the healing of the cultural, linguistic, and confessional dif-ferences among the Churches. The primary force came through the missionary efforts throughout the world. On the religious frontier the division of the church of Christ was an embarrassment to our missionaries and their supporting societies. Lutherans and Anglicans (Episcopalians in the U.S.)

also experienced such discomfort, for example, in Tanzania, South Africa, and India.

In the United States the first offi-cial meeting between Lutherans and Episcopalians was with The Augustana Evangelical Lutheran

Church, a church with roots in Swe-den. (Christ the King Church stems from this denomination.) As the eth-nic Churches of the Lutheran heritage began to merge, the dialogues with the Episcopal Church began to take on gravity so that by the early 1960’s there was an express desire to pro-duce an ecumenical consensus that effectively allowed Lutherans to worship fully together in word and sacrament, to share ordained leadership, and to serve effectively together in the public sphere.

In 1991 after thirty years of dialogue a Concordat of Agree-ment was submitted to the Episcopal Church USA and the newly formed Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The Concordat was intended to produce a “full communion” re-lationship in which the differences of the two communions could be respected while the full apostolicity of each com-munion was recognized. The Lutheran Churches were fully informed by the primary statement of faith, The Augsburg Confession where the “satis est” clause of Article VII stated

It is enough (satis est) for the true unity of the Christian church that there the Gospel is preached . . . and the sacraments are administered in con-formity with the divine Word. (See Robert Kolb, Timothy Wengert, and Charles Arand, The Book of Concord: The Confessions of the Evangelical Lu-theran Church (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2000), 42.)

The Concordat was ratified by both Churches in 1999/2000 after being revised and renamed Called to Common Mission: A Lutheran Proposal for a Revision of the Concordat of Agree-ment. Over the years we have seen a slow but deliberate use of the agreement where the full communion relationship allows the two denominations to work together not only to fill in the gaps where one needs the help of the other but also to bring a fuller, stronger witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ in keeping with the deep tradition of liturgy, prayer, devotion, formation, and service we share.

It is our hope that the pulpit exchange between Christ the King Church and Palmer Me-morial Church will strengthen our witness in an age in which Christian Faith is being defined by a shallow and sometimes mean-spirited culture that sorely needs the gospel of faith, hope and love.

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Hospitality Apartments July The Hospitality Apartments provide FREE temporary housing (up to three months) and a safe, welcome, comfortable, sup-portive environment for families in need who must come to Houston for treatment of life-threatening illnesses in the Texas Medical Center hospitals. Since 1968, this 100% volunteer ministry has served over 7,000 families from all over the world. They designed, constructed, funded, maintained, and staffed a 4-building, 42-unit apartment complex near the Texas Medical Center. In 2007, they relocated the entire operation into an adjacent, new ADA-compliant, energy-efficient, 4-story campus.

The Hospitality Apartments started in 1968 in a small rented four-plex Army barracks building. Not only has the Hospitality Apartments never had direct government support in its history, but never has any money been spent for professional management or fundraising help. All decisions are made and opera-

tions provided by volunteers. There is no paid staff. The Resident Managers are compensated by getting extra time over the three months maximum. Need is the only criterion for eligibility besides living over 50 miles from the Medical Center. Selection is based on chronological order of application.

All apartments are completely furnished, including linens with laundry rooms available at no charge. Occupancy has always been 99.9% of the available apartments. When someone leaves, the apartment is cleaned and calls are made from the waiting list to fill it again. Christ the King Lutheran Church has been one of this ministry’s supporting 23 churches for more than 30 years. You are welcome to visit the Hospitality apartments at 7300 Bertner, south of the Medical Center, Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

www.lirs.org

The mission offering is collected at the church doors at the end of worship.

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Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service June In 1939, Lutherans all across the United States banded together to reach out to assist Lutheran refugees fleeing Nazi Ger-many. Creating Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) to organize their ef-forts, they welcomed these new Americans and walked with them as they began their new lives in the United States.

Seventy six years later, LIRS has directly re-settled over 500,000 migrants and refugees in the U.S., extending the love and hospital-ity of this great nation.

We will celebrate World Refugee Day Sun-day with LIRS on Sunday, June 21.

While serving as chief of staff to Rep. Chet Atkins (DMA), Linda worked extensively on issues affecting the Southeast Asian refugee community in Massachusetts, seeking political solutions at home and half a world away. After seven years on Capitol Hill, her passion for serving vulnerable migrants continued during her tenure with Church World Service from 1992 to 2000. Linda served first as CWS country director in Cambodia, working on reinte-grating internally displaced persons and returning refugees, and then she moved to the New York headquarters as director of programs and operations.

An active Lutheran, Linda is a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Balti-more. She has also served on national and regional boards of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and one of its predecessor bodies, the Lutheran Church in America, including appointment to the governing board of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA.

A native of Massachusetts, Linda is a graduate of Smith College, where she complemented her studies in religion and biblical literature with a second major in government.

Linda’s vision is for Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service to be a catalyst in creating communities of welcome where newcomers can thrive.

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Pub TheologyYoung Adults are invited to the Ginger Man pub located at 5607 Morningside Dr. on Sunday, June 14 and July 12 at 7:30 p.m. to meet new friends, enjoy beer, and discuss faith, religion, worship, and anything in between concerning how to live out faith. Pr. Fuerst will facilitate conversation at these summer sessions. For more information contact Pr. Brad Fuerst at pastor@lcmhouston.org.

Summer Book ReviewsSundays at 9:45 a.m. in the basement classroom

The summer book reviews are a be-loved tradition as an educational offering on Sundays during the summer months.

May 31: Michael Pullara Arms of Little Value by G.L. LambornJune 7: Michelle Shonbeck, Executive Director, Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) Hand to Mouth: Living in Bootstrap America by Linda TiradoJune 14: Steven Bryant The Crusades: A History (Third Edition) by Jonathan Riley-Smith June 21: Kenneth Burchfiel presentation on the Unaccompanied Minors Crisis Recommended reading materials on page 5.June 28: Marec Béla Steffens The Treasure Chest by Johann Peter Hebel July 5: Chris Bryant Is the American Century Over? by Joseph Nye July 12: Bill Mintz The Train to Crystal City by Jan Jarboe RussellJuly 19: Linda Schoene Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul GawandeJuly 26: Karli McGowen The Story: The Bible As One Continuing Story Of God And His People by Max Lucado and Randy FrazeeAugust 2: Courtney Harper Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz ChastAugust 9: Kristine Wallace The Dignity of Difference: How to Avoid the Clash of Civilizations by Jonathan Sacks August 16: Mel Rosenbaum Strange Glory: A Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer by Charles MarshAugust 23: Terri Bourne Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security by Sarah Chayes

SummerBook ReviewsSundays at 9:45 a.m. in the basement classroom

Faith and FilmYoung adults and college students! We’re gathering three times this summer to flip burgers and brats, watch a movie and talk Faith and Film. Faith and Film is a fresh endeavor to provide a venue at Christ the King for inquiry and conversation about God, God’s story, and matters of faith – all through the use of film. Here’s the line up:

Friday, June 12 – The Truman ShowFriday, July 10 – ChicagoFriday, August 7 – Calvary

We’ll gather at 6:30 p.m. in the courtyard at Christ the King Lu-theran Church. Burgers, brats (vegetarian options, too) are free. If you’re able, bring a side to share. The films we’ve chosen will serve as a catalyst for inquiry and talk about theology and faith. Have questions? Contact Pr. Brad Fuerst – pastor@lcmhouston.org.

Not a young adult or college student? If you’re interested in an expansion of future Faith and Film gatherings to include a broader audience, please contact Pr. Karin Liebster - KarinLiebster@ctkelc.org.

Adult Catechesis June 5 and 6Adult Catechesis is the church’s way of keeping the faith alive in the ears of the faithful. For that reason everyone is invited to use the class to renew and deepen their understanding. It is also the regular way to membership in the congregation.

We meet on Friday evening, June 5, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the parsonage at 2342 Rice Boulevard (corner of Greenbriar Drive). Parking is available on the Rice Village Animal Hospital lot begin-ning at 6:30 p.m. Just cross Greenbriar Drive to the parsonage.

On Saturday, June 6, we meet at the church in the second floor council room from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Materials are provided as well as lunch. Parking is available on the Rice University stadium lot, Entrance 13A on Greenbriar.

Puppetry Ministry TourJoin St. Martin’s Lutheran Church for a faith-filled, family friendly evening of song and puppetry. The Eagle’s Wings and Hearts in Puppetry Ministry Tour arrives in Sugar Land on Wednesday, June 10, 7:00 p.m. at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 1123 Burney Road, Sugar Land, 77498.

Throughout their national tour, this 33-member high school choir and puppet ministry from Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville, IL will be performing at churches, youth centers and assisted living centers. Repertoire from the tour includes a mix of traditional sacred, gospel, spirituals, and contemporary songs.

All ages are welcome to attend this free event. Learn more about St. Martin’s Church at stmartinslc.org.

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Border Crisis: Unaccompanied Minors Sunday Forum, June 21Kenneth Burchfiel is an AmeriCorps VISTA member who is serving this year with the Houston Interfaith Disaster

Response Alliance. AmeriCorps VISTA is sometimes referred to as the ‘domestic Peace Corps.’ VISTAs spend a year building capacity for organizations who are fighting poverty, and receive a monthly stipend that puts them slightly over the poverty line. This lets them see what it’s like to live on a limited budget.

In Kenneth’s presentation, he’ll be talking about the unac-companied minors crisis. Last year, a large number of immi-grant children from Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras were taken into custody after entering the US through the southern border. Many of these children are fleeing their home countries due to the violence and unsafe conditions there. Cartels and gangs are responsible for much of this vio-lence, but many children are also escaping domestic abuse. No one knows for sure how many unaccompanied minors will cross into the US this year. His presentation will discuss what these children experience upon arriving in the US, the ways that they can qualify for legal status, and what faith communities can do to help these children.

Texas Impact, who assigned Kenneth to work with Interfaith Ministries/HIDRA, is the largest interfaith advocacy group in Texas. As the Texas Impact website explains, “Texas Impact is a statewide religious grassroots network whose members include individuals, congregations, and governing bodies of the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths. Texas Impact exists to advance state public policies that are consistent with uni-versally held social principles of the Abrahamic traditions.” Multiple religious denominations are member organizations of Texas Impact, including the ELCA: Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, the Southwestern Texas Synod, and the North-ern TX-Northern LA Synod.

For reading material on the border crisis and Central Ameri-can violence, Kenneth recommends the following reports, including a wonderful 6-minute video on unaccompanied minors, produced by LIRS: https://vimeo.com/117593637.

Shorter reports:2. “Children in Danger: A Guide to the Humanitarian Chal-lenge at the Border,” by the American Immigration Council. 20 pages. http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/sites/default/files/docs/children_in_danger_a_guide_to_the_humanitar-ian_challenge_at_the_border_final.pdf

“Mission to Central America: the Flight of Unaccompanied Children to the United States,” by the Committee on Migration of the USCCB. 16 pages. http://www.usccb.org/about/migra-tion-policy/upload/Mission-To-Central-America-FINAL-2.pdf

“Locking Up Family Values, Again,” by Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Services and the Women’s Refugee Commission. 31 pages. http://lirs.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/LIRSWRC_LockingUpFamilyValuesAgain_Report_141114.pdf

“No Childhood Here: Why Central American Children Are Fleeing Their Homes,” by Elizabeth Kennedy (American Im-migration Council). 12 pages. http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/sites/default/files/docs/no_childhood_here_why_cen-tral_american_children_are_fleeing_their_homes_final.pdf

“A Profile of Immigrants in Houston, the Nation’s Most Diverse Metropolitan Area,” by Randy Capps, Michael Fix, and Chiamaka Nwosu (Migration Policy Institute). 26 pages. http://www.migrationpolicy.org/sites/default/files/publica-tions/HoustonProfile.pdf

Longer reports:1. “Children on the Run: Unaccompanied Children Leaving Central America and Mexico and the Need for International Protection,” by the UNHCR (United Nations High Commis-sioner for Refugees). 120 pages. http://www.unhcrwash-ington.org/sites/default/files/1_UAC_Children%20on%20the%20Run_Full%20Report.pdf

3. “A Treacherous Journey: Child Migrants Navigating the U.S. Immigration System,” by the Center for Gender & Refu-gee Studies and Kids in Need of Defense (KIND). 104 pages. http://www.uchastings.edu/centers/cgrs-docs/treacher-ous_journey_cgrs_kind_report.pdf

Children’s Activities on Summer SundaysStarting May 31, there will be offerings for children ─ toddler through 6th grade ─ every Sunday throughout the summer at the SCS hour between worship services. The smorgasbord will include singing, story telling, activities and movies about various topics, repairing and building Godly Play materials etc. Children will find leaders for each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in the second floor children’s library. Parents are invited to join us or enjoy a book review in the basement classroom or a leisurely coffee hour.

If you have some time and activities to offer this summer, please contact Marie Monroe at marie4118@gmail.com.

Visit www.lutherhill.org or contact Geoffrey at 888-266-4613.

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Haley Goodrow1. I enjoyed learning about my religion in confirmation. It helped me find what I truly believe in and helped me think about how religion plays into my life.

2. I have a deeper understanding of the creeds and the Lord’s Prayer. The Creeds and the Lord’s Prayer will stay with me and help me live my life and help shape my faith.

3. I would like to have more question and answer sessions. I miss having a question that we began with and at the end of the time, we would answer it.

4. I would recommend that somebody starting confirmation take some time the year before to go through the small cat-echism with their family and begin to look more deeply into the different books of the bible.

5. I can see myself reading the lessons on Sunday, possibly be a crucifer, and sing in the choir.

Elizabeth Linsenmayer1. What I liked the best about confirmation is the opportunities to bond with my friends. It was great to be with my friends during confirmation when we learned about the creeds and the books of the bible.

2. The evening vespers is a lot better than I thought it would be. It was a great time to reflect and relax after confirmation. I ap-

preciated the meals and the church lemonade offered during confirmation.

3. I’d want to add more group partner activities and less lectures during class. I would love to have class outside and learn more.

4. I would advise the new confirmation class to stay for ves-pers. They are a great way to end the evening.

5. I don’t see myself being a leader in the front of people, but I would like to more of supporter during worship.

Anthony Lloyd1. I liked the time I got to spend with my friends in class and during Luther League meetings.

2. I learned more about my religion and the experiences of memorizing the small catechism and the books of the bible.

3. I would like to have less memorization and more games in the class.

4. I would advise those staring confirmation class to do the homework. They will help you memorize the creeds and books of the bible better.

5. I see myself as a youth representative for the church council or the synod council.

Hatley Post1. When we worked with the clay during class. I also liked the interactive presenta-tions and learning more about the books of the bible.

2. I learned the Apostle Creed and the Ten Commandments. These two things will help shape my faith and help guide me in times of trouble.

3. I would like confirmation to add more talking about stories of the bible and have more interactive activities during the class such as games, videos, and music.

4. I would advise those starting confirmation to always re-member your bible and to get to class on time.

5. I would like to serve as crucifer or a server and help with the nursery/ 3-4 year olds in Sunday School.

Elisabeth Rouse 1. I liked when we went through the books of the bible. It was great to use what I learned in my school and add it to the class.

2. I relearned the books of the bible and the categories that each book is considered. I will also remember our class memorizing the order of the books of the bible.

3. I would not do anything different with confirmation. I en-joyed the class discussions and activities we did as a group.

4. I would advise those starting confirmation to try and get some rest before coming to class. We discuss some serious topics in class and it’s difficult to concentrate when you are tired.

5. I do not see myself being a leader in the church yet, how-ever when I am older I can see myself serving on a committee for the church or help in setting up for events.

Confirmands - 2015Five questions asked the Confirmands1. What did you like best about confirmation?

2. Write about two things you learned that you think will stay with you.

3. What would you like to add to confirmation?

4. What would be your advice to someone starting confirmation class?

5. How do you see yourself as a leader in the Church? In the community?

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Anthony Lloyd1. I liked the time I got to spend with my friends in class and during Luther League meetings.

2. I learned more about my religion and the experiences of memorizing the small catechism and the books of the bible.

3. I would like to have less memorization and more games in the class.

4. I would advise those staring confirmation class to do the homework. They will help you memorize the creeds and books of the bible better.

5. I see myself as a youth representative for the church council or the synod council.

Hatley Post1. When we worked with the clay during class. I also liked the interactive presenta-tions and learning more about the books of the bible.

2. I learned the Apostle Creed and the Ten Commandments. These two things will help shape my faith and help guide me in times of trouble.

3. I would like confirmation to add more talking about stories of the bible and have more interactive activities during the class such as games, videos, and music.

4. I would advise those starting confirmation to always re-member your bible and to get to class on time.

5. I would like to serve as crucifer or a server and help with the nursery/ 3-4 year olds in Sunday School.

Elisabeth Rouse 1. I liked when we went through the books of the bible. It was great to use what I learned in my school and add it to the class.

2. I relearned the books of the bible and the categories that each book is considered. I will also remember our class memorizing the order of the books of the bible.

3. I would not do anything different with confirmation. I en-joyed the class discussions and activities we did as a group.

4. I would advise those starting confirmation to try and get some rest before coming to class. We discuss some serious topics in class and it’s difficult to concentrate when you are tired.

5. I do not see myself being a leader in the church yet, how-ever when I am older I can see myself serving on a committee for the church or help in setting up for events.

Thomas Swindell1. What I liked most about confirmation was the fellowship and learning with others of my age in the church.

2. One thing I think that will stay with me is while we studied Luther’s small catechism and we went into what verses in the Nicene and Apostle Creed meant. Another thing that I learned is the prophets in the Old Testament.

3. I would like to have less memorization. I would also like more interactive activities in the classroom.

4. I would advise someone to actually do the work and homework in order to get the most out of class.

5. I would like to be more involved in the youth ministry here at church and possibly look into music ministries offered here.

Sydney Tetzlaff 1. What I enjoyed best about confirmation was being with others my age and doing all the fun things we did during class. I also enjoyed the conversations we had during class.

2. What I learned from confirmation is how important it is to have a quiet time to myself. The vespers were very helpful in having that time. I also learned how discipleship is a different calling than anything else I have ever been called to do.

3. What I would like to add to confirmation is more opportunities for games in the lessons. These would help build stronger friendships and would help me connect with others. I would also like to have more in depth lessons about discipleship.

4. I would advise anyone starting confirmation to be prepared and determined. You will go into class discussing some heavy lessons and the teachers do ask if you do the homework.

5. I can see myself as a supporter of the church. I could see myself helping out in Luther League activities and helping serve in worship.

Ellen Tillery 1. What I liked best about confirmation is our teachers. They did a great job with teaching the lessons about the books of the bible.

2. What I learned from confirmation is the bible needs to be looked at not only scientifically, but also historically and spiri-tually. I also learned the value and importance of the Nicene Creed in faith life. I also enjoyed our discussion on creationism and evolution.

3. I would like to add more learning games, not have so much outside memo-rization because it is very stressful with all my other work. I would also like the lessons to relate more to major world events.

4. I would advise those starting confirmation to do your memorization and actu-ally pay attention in class. It’s embarrassing when you don’t do your memory work and practice in class.

5. I can see myself as being older than most people so I would like to serve in the church in a more political sense. In the church I like to read the lessons and help out carrying the cross.

May 31/June 1:Mike ThackerJoseph AllenBarbara Anderson-

ThomasCharlotte ArdeelPatricia ButlerHelen FazekasBetsy MorrisEmily ProsserHeidi ReinhardtLynn RosasSarma TaylorDavid ThomasLarry WieseDenise ChandlerLandon SchaefferTerri BourneAmanda SchoppeLuke SchoppeIsabel KarohlKarli McGowenChad ReihlJody WinstonChris Eklof

June 7:Ralph OebenSharon OstwaldDavid HollrahJohn TriantaphyllisAnneliese WilliamsNathaniel AllenElizabeth SmithJoanne AshlandBridget JensenEric Linberg

June 14:Rebecca NikonowiczMelissa SantanaConnor ScaffEric SwindellDoris HannemanBrannon LloydAugust TriantaphyllisMarc MillerAaron Rouse

June 21:Naomi NelsonJulie ReihlVicki GormanMartina LongoriaRose AndersonSamuel VollmersJan HermannGail Schubot

Celebrate your Baptismal Anniversary!

June 28:Kat SommerElizabeth LloydTom WilsonDavid StouterJulianne WaddellUte CezeauxBill ColeCayo DeMendozaBryce LinsenmayerHatley PostSusan TurnerIan VuongYung-Hsiang WangEmily WinesettBenjamin WillcocksonMatthew WillcocksonTali NeumannEileen WeidaStephen MartinLeAnn WatsonStephen Long

July 5:Colin BurkeMikey HalphenLuke LesherStephen WentlandBill PelhamDaniel JohnsonAlice Oeben

June 13:Rudolph McClellanMitchell GormanMavis NelsonDylan SmithMax LesherSteven Stewart

July 20:Priscilla BreitbeilFred HamanRobin RussellKirk HansenHannah LongoriaFlora RoederAmanda WaddellElizabeth SchaerGregory Hansen

July 27:Helga AurischRachel Zoch

“Remember and rejoice, Renewed by floods of grace.

We bear the sign of Jesus Christ, That time cannot erase.”

(ELW 454)

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Summer Luther LeagueAll middle school and high school students are invited to join us for Summer Luther League meetings every Sunday at 9:45 a.m. during June and July. This will be a great time for Sabbath, interactive devotions, food, and fun. The summer will focus on exploring hot topic issues of faith.

Luther League Picnic Come and join us us on Sunday, June 7 for an afternoon of fun as we go to picnic at Herman Park, play a game of ultimate, and reconnect with friends before the summer begins. We will meet after 10:50 service at church and carpool over to the park. Make sure to bring a side to share and sunscreen.

CTK Camp Hope StaffCongratulations to our high school students that will be working at Camp Hope at Faith Lutheran Church, please pray for our students as they will be leading faith formation of children in our neighborhood. Here are our students:Rebecca Nikonowicz, Camp Manager Sebastian Salas, Small Group LeaderEric Linberg, Small Group Leader Peter Nikonowicz, Small Group Leader

Camp Hope Day Camp Ministries at Faith Lutheran Church June 23- 26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10Come and join us for three weeks of learning and fun as we teach 15 bible stories through art, music, crafts, snacks, and worship. Camp Hope is a 3-week Day Camp led by teenagers with adult mentors. For all kids who complete Kindergarten – 5th grade in May 2015. Cost is $130 per child / per week. The camp day is from 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Registration is found online at http://faithbellaire.org/learning/faith-camp.

2015 ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit July 15-20 Christ the King Church high school youth Sebastian Salas and Benjamin Willcockson are teaming up with Faith Lutheran Church in Bellaire and St. James Lutheran Church in Houston for a week of hands-on mission projects, exciting music and pro grams, and group-building activities in the city of Detroit with over 30,000 Lutheran youth across the world. More information will be provided in our August edition of the banner. Thank you to all our sponsors and those that donated their time, support, and finances to make this possible for our youth!

Luther League Trip to Schlitterbaun in New Braunfels7th-12th grade youth are invited to our summer trip to Schlitterbaun in New Braunfels. We will leave Friday July 31 and stay the night in New Braunfels. The morning we will go to Schlitterbaun for a day of fellowship and fun as we remem-ber our baptism at the biggest waterpark in Texas. Cost is $60 which covers meals, transportation, and housing. RSVP to Ben Remmert by July 25.

Contact Ben Remmert, AiM, Director of Youth and Family Ministry, benremmert@ctkelc.org

June

7: Summer Luther League, 9:45 a.m.

7: Picnic at Herman Park, 12 p.m.

12-14: Camp Hope Base Camp Training

14: Summer Luther League, 9:45 a.m.

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23-26: Camp Hope Week One

28: Summer Luther League, 9:45 a.m.

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5: Summer Luther League, 9:45 a.m.

6-10: Camp Hope Week Three

12: Summer Luther League, 9:45 a.m.

15-20: ELCA Youth Gathering, Detroit

25: Dynamos Game, 7 p.m.

26: Summer Luther League, 9:45 a.m.

31-August 1: Trip to Schlitterbaun in New Braunfels

SAVE THE DATE: Germany Spring Break Trip March 11-19, 2016There will be a trip to Germany during 2016 spring break for youth, families and members and friends of the congregation. We will be traveling all over Germany exploring, learning, and celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Some highlights of the trip will be Augustinian Monetary in Erfurt, Wittenberg University, St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Wartburg Castle Tours in Eisenach, and so much more. We will have an information meeting in August. If you are inter-ested in attending, please contact Ben Remmert.

God’s Work. Our Hands. T-Shirts for Sale The 2015 ELCA Day of Service is September 13, 2015. This is an opportunity for you to support the ELCA. T-shirts cost $10.00. To order your shirt, please contact Ben Remmert. The cut-off date for ordering Day of Service shirts will be August 2.

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Serve Breakfast at SEARCHChrist the King Church mem-bers and friends volunteer on the third Wednesday of each month to serve breakfast and assist with the preparation of the noon meal for clients of SEARCH Homeless Services. Our next outing will be on Wednesday, June 17 and July 15, 7:30 - 11:00 a.m. Contact Beverly Davis at 713-400-0517 or beverlydavis@ctkelc.org.

Montrose Grace PlaceMontrose Grace Place offers vulnerable youth ages 13-21 a hot meal and a safe, wel-coming shelter from the street every Thurs-day evening from 6 to 10 p.m. Of course, we can always use more volunteers to cook, set up, and serve the meals. Volunteers are also welcome to help with our bimonthly meals. Christ the King Church night is the 2nd Thursday of the even months! The next date is Thursday, June 11, and servers are needed between 5:15 and 7:45 to set the tables, dish up the food, and load the dish-washers. Contact rshields63@gmail.com.

Thank You Houston Food Bank VolunteersAt the Houston Food Bank on Saturday, May 9, thirteen volunteers from Christ the King Lutheran Church assisted in making Backpack Buddy bags.

These bags include six meals and are dis-creetly distributed at school to children who otherwise may not have anything to eat over weekends. Our group participated in making 4,200 of these bags, which equal 25,200 meals for 4,200 children. All in all, it was a great time contributing to a great cause.

Our next volunteering outing will be Saturday, July 11 at 8:00 a.m. Sign up to volunteer with Yuricel Mondragon and Justin Schneewind at ctkhfb@gmail.com. If you want to meet and carpool from the Christ the King Church parking lot at 7:30 a.m., you must let Justin know.

Saturday July 11

8:00 a.m. to noon. RSVP to ctkhfb@gmail.com

Urgent Need: Summer Survival Kits!With summer approaching, SEARCH Homeless Services urgently needs Summer Survival Kits: bug repellent, sunscreen, chap stick, water bottles and granola bars. You may drop off your donations in the box located in the narthex.

Survival Kitsbug repellentsunscreenchap stickwater bottlesgranola bars

Toast Your Health With Water Everyone knows that water is important. With the heat and humidity of summer fast approaching water intake is even more im-portant. Water makes up two-thirds of the weight of the human body. Every system in the body needs water. Water flushes out toxins and delivers nutrients and is essential for keeping oral and nasal passages moist and healthy. The Institute of Medicine de-fines adequate total daily fluid intake as 13 cups for men and 9 cups for women. Total fluid intake includes all beverages, but 6-8 of those cups should be water. Other water facts include:

The thirst mechanism is sometimes mistaken for hunger. One glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of dieters in a University of Washington study.

Lack of water can trigger daytime fatigue.

A 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory and produce difficulty with focusing on the computer screen or printed paper.

On hot summer days begin hydrating with water early in the day. If one waits for thirst it may be too late to “catch up”.

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should increase fluid intake to 10 and 13 cups respectively.

Tips to increase water intake:• Carry a water bottle in the car or keep one

at your desk.• Add a slice of lemon to improve the flavor.• Choose ice water instead of soda when

ordering fast food.• Drink lots of water during exercise.• Drink a glass of water before meals.NOTE: Persons with heart failure or certain liver and kidney diseases may actually need to limit fluid intake so for these conditions follow physician advice.

submitted by Linda Schoene, Congregational Nurse

Be Prepared for Hurricane SeasonIf you live in an area prone to hurricanes or tropical storms, emergency preparation is key. Even areas well away from the coastline can be threat-ened by flooding, high winds, and even tornadoes.

Be prepared for severe storms:• Check for alerts at the National Hurricane Center and your local

weather at weather.gov.• Know your risk if you live in an evacuation zone and check your

local weather channels regularly for updates.• Know where to go if you're area is designated for evacuation.• Develop a plan that identifies all of the steps that as a family

you need to take before, during, and after a disaster to ensure maximum personal safety and property protection (Down-load NOAA’s Weather Safety: Hurricanes publication (PDF).

If you're in Texas areas affected by flooding, here are some trusted resources on Twitter to stay up to date on emergency information and assistance.

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Waiting and praying: Welcoming the Stranger This year we have seen several restrictive immigration bills proposed in the 114th Congress -- bills that would undermine the humanity of the 11 million children, created in God’ s image, who are living in the United States without documen-tation. Sponsors of these bills typically fail to reveal the full impacts this legislation would have on communities across the country. But while Capitol Hill resists providing meaning-ful solutions, movement in other areas keeps hope alive for millions of individuals whose lives remain in legal limbo.

The Texas vs. United States lawsuit continues to progress through the complex U.S. federal court system. Supporters are anxiously waiting for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ deci-sion on the oral arguments heard last month in New Orleans to lift the injunction imposed by federal Judge Andrew Hanen.

Justice Advocacy Opportunity – Green Climate FundThe consequences of climate change fall hardest on our brothers and sis-ters who are least able to adapt be-cause they live in communities already

Recycling ReminderCTK has recycling bins for paper, plastic, metal and bat-teries. Plastic bottles/containers may be placed in the plastic recycling receptacle, except #6 plastics (please check the symbol), any plastic item with no symbol, or styrofoam. Note that plastic bags may not be recycled at CTK (they may be re-used for the homeless ministry instead). Please dispose of all clean, dry paper (no paper plates, cups, napkins) in the designated receptacles. Cans go in the metal recycling receptacle. Small, spent batteries may be placed in the battery recycling receptacle.

Opportunities to Enjoy, Learn about, and Care for God’s Good CreationEach week, Opportunities to Enjoy, Care for, and Learn about God’s Good Creation are updated on the church website (see upcoming opportunities at: http://ctkelc.org/creation-care-opportunities/). The opportunities include items appropriate for all ages and ability levels. Check them out!

struggling with poverty and hunger. In response to this fact, governments across the globe worked together to create the Green Climate Fund (GCF), an initiative to mobilize international support for nations with the most need. Through GCF funding, vulnerable countries will increase their capacity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as to engage in adaptation efforts for communities already suffering the effects of climate change. For the 2016 fiscal year, President Obama requested $500 million to join more than 30 other countries in providing initial funding to

the GCF. This pledge will help to show U.S. leadership on a critical issue fac-ing poor and vulnerable communities around the world, and demonstrates that we take our moral call to care for God’s creation and for our neighbors seriously. Join Lutherans and all Chris-tians across the county in advocating for a U.S. contribution to the Green Climate Fund. To access the ELCA advocacy ef-fort, go to www.elca.org/advocacy and click on “Take Action Now”. To access the National Council of Churches advo-cacy effort, go to www.creationjustice.org and click on the “Take Action” link.

Lifting the injunction would mean implementation of the expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) programs. These programs would move forward while the full appeal of the lawsuit is addressed by the courts.

Support for executive action has been consistent and pow-erful as groups make their case for this significant policy change that would impact nearly 5 million lives. Multiple groups, including many in the faith community, have filed amicus or “friend of the court” briefs supporting the DACA/DAPA programs.

As we wait for a decision from the courts, let us continue to pray for our leaders who hold the lives of so many chil-dren, mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters in their hands.

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our country, and the EPA has come

up with a challenge for us to reduce this

waste. By curbing food waste and serving our

neighbors, we will be on the path to being better

stewards to our planet and our brothers and sisters.

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Why I Attend Church from: Michelle Shonbeck, Executive Director, Chris-tian Community Service Center (CCSC)

(Meet Michelle at our Sun-day Summer Book Review on June 7. See page 4.)

A friend read one of my prior blogs and suggested I write on why I go to church. She stated that since church attendance is declining in the United States, my family and I are “counter-cultural”, and I should write about that.

Hmm…I’ve never considered myself or my family counter-cultural.

For me, attending church is a way of life: I don’t wake up on Sunday mornings wonder-ing if I should go to church just as I don’t wake up during the week questioning if I should go to work. Five days a week I go to work, one day a week is somewhat open, and one day a week I go to church. Those decisions are already made.

The main reason I attend church is because I want to strengthen my spiritual life, and church is my foundation for that pursuit. One day a week, I pray, sing, and listen to a sermon that will challenge me to model my life more closely with the life of Jesus. It’s a weekly spiritual tune-up that sets the tone for the rest of the week and keeps me com-mitted to daily spiritual disciplines.

Another friend of mine is a committed Christ-follower, but not a church goer. If she were proofing this blog, she would note that one doesn’t have to attend church to follow Jesus. And I believe she is correct.

But it’s a lot harder to do something alone than with others. If I had to rely on myself to apply the Gospel of Christ to my life, I’d probably get distracted and disoriented. My scheduled tune-up provides guidance, support, and friends to share it with.

Lots of people I love are not in the church world, so I’ve heard most of the criticism that’s out there:

• Throughout history, the church has done awful things in the name of God. True. No one can erase this history, but a balanced view shows the church has also been extravagant in meeting the needs of people who suffer. I feel I can best influence the church for good by being part of it.

• The church isn’t relevant to my life. Some churches may not be relevant or mission-focused, but it’s unfair to lump all of them into that one category.

• I know some pious people who attend church but are still generally unkind people. Me too. I avoid letting them influence me. I also know people who are not religious but are caring, ethical, kind people.

For every church that’s not following its mission, there are many more comprised of good, solid people trying to understand God’s presence in their life. I choose to journey through life with them, and it’s been the right decision for me and my family. And I have the privilege of working for an institution that is a coalition of 41 churches (Christian Community Service Center) who set aside theological differences to help the poor in our community. I see firsthand how churches enhance their communities.http://blog.ccschouston.org/2015/04/why-i-attend-church.html

Since 1986 the Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) has helped deserv-ing and under-resourced students through its Back To School program. In 2014, 6,518 children received

grade-appropriate school supplies, a voucher for new uniforms/shoes, and a hygiene kit.

Sponsor A Student!$45.00 will provide the necessary tools for one child to arrive at school on the first day of class – feeling well prepared and ready to learn!

Sponsoring A Child Is Easy!There are two convenient ways to make a donation:• Donate on-line: www.ccschouston.org• Submit a check made out to Christ the King Church and earmarked “CCSC

Back to School Project” in the offering on Sundays now through August.

Donate! Gently used or new clothing can be delivered to CCSC, 3434 Branard, 77027, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. weekdays or 9:00 a.m. - noon on Saturdays.

Volunteer! It takes 700 volunteers to make Back To School a success ! You can contribute your time and energy to this worthy cause or help inspire others to volunteer.

Location: Faith Lutheran Church, 4600 Bellaire Blvd

Sort and Set Up: Saturday, August 1 (two shifts!) 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. 10 :30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m Help prepare and organize supplies!

Distribution: Friday, August 7 ─ 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 8 ─ 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Help parents/students as they pick up supplies and more!Please contact Beverly at beverlydavis@ctkelc.org or 713-400-0517 for more information about how you can help with this important program.

$45.00 Sponsors One Student

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Guess Who WinnerJulie Giam won the prize for guessing who was in the “Guess Who” photo in last month’s King’s Banner. The picture was of Cliff Helmcamp and Phil and Ute Cezeaux at the Rotary District Conference of the Houston Area held in New Orleans in April. It was a masked ball. Phil and Cliff are Rotarians. Cliff is a Past President of his club and a past Assistant Governor of the District, and Phil is the incoming President of the Uni-versity Area Rotary Club that meets at Hungry's.

Another GraduationFred Fenner will graduate from the University of Houston in August with a major in geology. He will spend the summer doing field work in Montana.

Our Members at Synod AssemblyBill Mintz was elected as voting member for church wide assembly in New Orleans next year.

Cindi Scruggs worked with Living Every day As Disciples (LEAD) to answer questions about LEAD and the products they had available at the table. She also assisted with the Spotlight Ministry table set up and session.

Linda Schoene, Rita Carlson, and Dorothy Chesney staffed an exhibit on health ministry and provided blood pressure screening. Assisted by nurses from Kinsmen Lutheran they assessed 54 blood pressures, administered basic first aid and shared information about health ministry and faith community nursing.

Lucky Sahualla serves on the synod’s CAR Team which fellow Christ the King member, Carolyn Jacobs chairs, promoting our sister synod rela-tionship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Central African Republic (CAR).

Our CAR Team had a display about CAR with photos of the various ministries of the CAR Lutheran Church (EEL-RCA) which our synod supports. Congregations could fill our cards for suggested support goals for 2015 and take a corresponding photo with a ministry description on the back. Lucky spent a lot of time talking to various folks who stopped by. CTK signed up for goals of $1200 for University Scholarships and $1200 for the Emmanuel Health Center at Gallo. Also, at Assembly we had a prayer blanket for Bishop Golike on which attendees were encouraged to write prayers and greetings for the church. The blanket will be sent to the church in CAR.

During Assembly, six members of our team, in-cluding Lucky and Carolyn, participated in giving an oral update on CAR and on the ministries, our goals, including fund-raising ideas, with accom-panying slides. The EEL-RCA held its churchwide Assembly the week after our Synod Assembly.

Second Generation German-American TexanMel Rosenbaum spoke at the German-Texas Heritage Society in Austin, Texas last month on his book Scissortails at Dawn, Bullbats at Dusk.

Mel shared about his growing up years as a second generation German-American Texan in Calhoun County, at rural Port Lavaca on the Texas Gulf coast. “Mel writes with great sensitivity and from the heart about the times and his surroundings.” He was given accolades in a GTHS Journal article by former GTHS president and Christ the King Church member Rodney Koenig.

To purchase a copy of his book, contact Mel at mel.rosenbaum@gmail.com.

50th Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to:

Stephen and Wendy Wentland on July 3

Gary and Gretchen Miertschin on July 24

50th Wedding Anniversary

1965 - 2015

Award Time Scott Swanson has been chosen again as a “Five Star Wealth Advi-sor.” The Five Star program is the largest and most widely published financial services award program in North America. Congratulations, Scott!

God’s Work. Our Hands. T-Shirts for Sale The 2015 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Day of Service is September 13, 2015. This is an opportunity for you to support the ELCA. T-shirts cost $10.00. To order your shirt, please contact Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org. The cut-off date for ordering Day of Service shirts will be August 2.

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High School graduates recieved a quilted pillow made by the Piecemakers on Mother’s Day, May 10.Pictured above are: Ian Kragas, Mitchell Gorman, Nik Liebster, Jessica Eddington, and Kelsey Linberg. Pictured at right is Rebecca Nikonowicz.

Tag Sale volunteers Lisa Mallon, Kris Solberg, Beverly Palmer, Mickie Turner and Shanna Thorvilson. Along with these leaders, we thank Alicia Goodrow, Irmi Willcockson and all our members and friends that donated items for the sale. This year’s proceeds of $1900 will support the work of House of Tiny Treasures, an accredited daycare for homeless children, and children’s ministries projects at Christ the King Church.

Members of our Wednesday and Friday morning prayer team enjoy coffee with visiting Danish pastor Kirsten Drigsdahl. Pictured L-R: Peggy Johnson, Kirsten Drigsdahl, Ann Chisholm, Mary Ayala, and Bridget Jensen.

Prayer Shawl Ministry members donning hats at “High Tea” at the home of Sharon Ostwald.

Seeing Red at the Pentecost Picnic on Pentecost Sunday, May 24

Teakwood Benches in the Courtyard Shine AgainWhat a a great gift to the congregation restoring the beautiful Teakwood benches, chairs, and tables! They look great and the courtyard is greatly enhanced.

Thank you to David Jurgens for coordinating this proj-ect over three Saturdays, and helpers Sue Jurgens, Jim and Katherine Willcockson, Ed Schlachtenhaufen, Greg LoTurco, Steven Dobbs and Carolyn Phillips.

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