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T H E K I N G ’ S BA N N E RVolume 68, Number 10, October, 2013Christ the King Lutheran Church, Houston, Texas
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America2353 Rice Blvd, Houston TX 77005
713-523-2864 ctkelc.com
Blessing of the AnimalsThere will be a Blessing of the Animals service in the courtyard of Christ the King Church on Saturday, October 5 at 11:00 a.m.
All pet owners are invited to bring their ani-mals to this service which will last about 45 minutes. Invite your neighbors and friends and their pets to join us. A diversity of animals have been presented over the years, including ferrets, crabs, parrots and gold fish, as well as the more typical cats and dogs. Parking is available at the church or at the Rice stadium lot for $1 (credit card only).
Restoring Creation Retreat at LutherhillLutherhill and the synod Lutherans Restoring Creation Team invite you to a weekend of renewal in the beauty of God’s creation at Lutherhill, November 1-3. We will study, pray, contemplate, enjoy, serve, worship, and rejoice together in God’s good creation. So mark your calendars now to reserve the dates for this free event. For information, contact Lisa Brenskelle at [email protected]. Register for this event at http://lutherhill.org.
“The Earth is Full of God’s Glory”Earth-Care and Sunday Worship
Each Sunday, when Christians gather, we praise God for creation, pray for every-thing that God created, charge one another to care for the world God made, and hear the good news that God loves the world, and not just humans and animals, but also every plant, sea, spark, and breeze.
Thanks to the work of Christ the King Church’s Creation Care Team we have become more aware of all the aspects by which we are part and parcel of God’s creation, and of our call to stewardship for the created world. We are one year into a two year environmental leadership program for houses of worship with the program called GreenFaith Interfaith Partners for the Environment (www.greenfaith.org).
Even if every Sunday is Green Sunday, worship on the weekend of the observance of the commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), will focus on what we can learn from St. Francis whose love for animals and all creatures provides us a model of caring for the earth and all its inhabitants.
At the worship services on Sunday, October 6, the liturgy will have a particular focus on caring for the earth. A newly written prayer of thanksgiving at the table over the bread and wine will be prayed, which includes a congregational refrain, “The earth is full of your glory.” The prayer includes also this petition:
Over the eons your merciful might evolved our home, this fragile tree of life.Here by your wisdom are both life and death, growth and decay,The nest and the hunt, sunshine and storm.Sustained by these wonders, we creatures of dust join in ancient song.
The hymn of the day at the Sunday morning worship is “Touch the Earth Lightly” (ELW 739), a hymn by New Zealand poet Shirley Erena Murray:
Touch the earth lightly,use the earth gently,nourish the life of the world in our care:gift of great wonder,ours to surrender,trust for the children tomorrow will bear. (Stanza One)
We will gather for a Blessing of the Animals on the Sat-urday closest to October 4 (St. Francis’ Day), this year October 5, to bless our animals, especially our pets that accompany us in life. At 11:00 a.m. come with your pets to the courtyard at Christ the King Church for a short service of scripture, prayer, and blessing.
“The Earth is Full of God’s Glory,” every day and on spe-cial days. Come these special days in October, but come also each week and listen as we regularly stand in the
presence of the creator God, hear God’s good news about love for all creatures, and then be challenged anew to consider our call to be stewards of these mercies.
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At Christ the King Church, we are learning more and more about growing as a congregation rooted in our common baptismal life, and how this life invites us to welcome others into life in the triune God. We have committed to the pattern of the ancient catechumenate – a process that welcomes anyone to baptism, baptismal living, and renewal in life in Christ.
Denise Engle, writer, retired public school administrator, and former gifted and tal-ented magnet school coordinator, English teacher, and software implementation project manager, will serve as the Director of the Catechumenate leading us as we learn together how the ancient process of welcome and equipping works. Denise has served at Christ the King Church in the fol-
lowing areas: Community of Hope graduate (first class of lay chaplains), Sunday school superintendent and teacher, worship server, Child in Our Hands grant writer and conference coordinator, adult education class fa-cilitator for the Monastery of the Heart, and 2013 Catechumenate In-stitute coordinator. She has been a member of Christ the King Church since 1994, and her husband Brian Engle since 2003.
The process of the catechumenate includes four periods: a time of in-quiry, a period of exploration, a time of intense preparation for baptism or affirmation of baptism, and a time to consider baptismal living. These four periods of the catechumenate spread out over many weeks. At Christ the King Church, in the coming year, we will offer a catechumenate beginning on the festival of the Baptism of Our Lord (January 12, 2014) and concluding on the Day of Pentecost (June 8, 2014). At weekly gatherings, anyone – those who wish to inquire about or prepare for baptism, along with anyone already baptized who wants to engage in a journey to deepen faith in God, and especially in our congregation – will move through these four periods in conversation, reflection, and prayer. The participants form small groups once the initial period has concluded, and stay in their groups throughout the process.
In order to get ready for the 2014 Catechumenate, we wish to get some practice this fall, and get a preview of what these weekly gatherings will look and feel like. The source of our prayer and conversation in the catechumenate is the calendar of bible readings we proclaim each week in worship. Each
week, through directed engagement of the assigned scrip-ture readings, each meeting has an encounter with the word of God, in the company of the group, bringing our own life stories into relationship with God’s story. These gatherings are less bible study, and more bible prayer.
We welcome all to gather in small groups that meet weekly and learn a process to engage scripture, called by its Latin name – lectio divina. This traditional Benedictine practice of “divine reading” considers the scripture text in four steps: read, meditate, pray, and contemplate. We will practice this discipline in small groups over five weeks, each session facilitated by a lay leader, helping each other discover the potential of the catechumenal process.
The small groups will meet beginning October 19 for five weeks. Anyone may chose to participate in a group each week at the following times:
Saturdays 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (October 19, 26, November 2, 9, and 16)— Bill Pelham and Denise Engle
Sundays 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. (October 20, 27, November 3, 10 and 17)—Lucky Sahualla and Beverly Davis
Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (October 22, 29, November 5, 12, and 19)—Naomi Nelson and Linda Schoene
Thursdays 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (October 24, 31, November 7, 14, and 21)—Julie Morin and Tim Lenz
It may be that once these groups form, the groups may decide to continue meeting beyond No-vember 21 and into Advent. But for now, we are only asking people to commit to this five week period as we get ready for the catechumenate to unfold at Christ the King in 2014.
In order to make appropriate plans, please sign up to partici-pate by emailing our catechumenate director, Denise Engle at [email protected] or sign up on the registration forms in the narthex during October. If you have any ques-tions about the catechumenate or about this series of small group lectio divina sessions, please also contact Denise.
Be on the watch for more information about the catechu-menate at Christ the King Church. Pray for those who will participate as we get ready this fall. Consider your own spiritual journey of discipleship and discern how God might be calling you to enter more deeply into baptismal living in the community of the church.
Getting Ready for the Catechumenate
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The mission offering is collected at the church doors at the end of worship.
The Lutheran Church of the Central African Republic (EEL-RCA) is the recipient of this month’s mission offering. We have been praying for the people of CAR in the Prayer of the Church for some months now, due to the overthrow of the government last March by a rebel coali-tion known as Seleka. Since that time a transitional government has been put in place. Sporadic violence and upheaval have continued in the country, yet many of the ministries of the Lutheran Church are being carried out in spite of the turmoil. Thankfully, the two towns of Bouar and Baboua, where the church’s programs are headquartered, have remained calm.
Our offerings will go toward the education and health care ministries of the EEL-RCA. September is the beginning of school, so the village schools and the young women’s scholarship program have resumed. Classes for the Maigaro Technical School for young women have moved to St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Bouar, a safer area than the more remote Maigaro location. Another permanent village school building is now under construction in a town near the Cameroon border. The Women’s Center activities in Bouar are also continuing, providing women training and a place to meet. Emmanuel Health Center at Gallo has been functioning all along and is needed more than
Lutheran Church of the
Central African Republic (EEL-RCA)
September 29:Darden BourneClara BrunsLandon BurkeCliff HelmcampTerri KoehlerTim LenzRex ProsserJudi SiffJayme ZageDylan BeckmanDonna Graham Carson SahuallaMonica HartleyAllison JohnsonGerald BacusAshley MazacBeatrice Welscher
October 6:Cecilia BrunsChristopher BrunsSummer Grace McCurdyPat ZimmermanAva CauleySandra FennerSarah WendtPhil DahlbergAndrea BarnesMaya Morin
“Remember and rejoice, Renewed by floods of grace. We bear the sign of Jesus Christ, That time cannot erase.” (ELW 454)
Celebrate your Baptismal Anniversary!October 13:Kathryn TaebelKrystyna SteffensAnne HalphenHayden WoodAnn ChisholmAngelica Schmidt-Lange
October 20:Anne WalkerJames SandozJohn StewartKatrin DeBakeyAugust Azure-KellerBailey PodsimCheryl RhodeLaura SandozEmily TriantaphyllisSamuel Sheffield
October 27:Allison HoenenMichael MatternKirstin SpringmeyerElizabeth LinsenmayerDavid ScaffReinetta HansenPeggy JohnsonHeather ScruggsPresenta CabascangoKarin LiebsterJoyce MeisnerElizabeth McKenzieWilliam StrengJaneen Powell
ever in this difficult time. When feasible, a missionary physician couple currently working in Madagascar may join the clinic staff.
Pastor André Golike, President (Bishop) of the EEL-RCA, who visited our congregation in 2010, recently participated in a mission to promote peace and reconciliation in the area of Bohong, a town which experienced considerable violence, killings, and the burning of homes some weeks ago. The mission was led by the Archbishop of Bangui and other clergy and included worship and prayers, as well as meet-ings with victims and citizens, local clergy including the Imam, the mayor, and Seleka leaders. President Golike called for repentance and forgiveness so that communities can live together. Let us continue to support Central Africans and the Lutheran Church’s programs with our prayers and offerings.
Once again the Connect to CAR Fun Run and Family Walk will gather adults, youth and children to run and walk to raise money for the Gallo Medical Clinic. Get signed up as soon as you can and start training! Registration closes on October 5.
When: Saturday October 19 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.Where: Living Word Lutheran Church 3700 South Mason Rd Katy, TX 77450Contact: Nancy Gibbs at [email protected] October 19
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Making Sense of the Christian FaithJoin in a theological conversation with friends and members of Christ the King Church led by Pastor Robert Moore in the 3rd floor conference room from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. The class uses the college text book Introduction to Christian Theology by Professor Bradley Hanson which is available in soft cover and electronically through Augsburg Fortress or Amazon. Please contact Pr. Moore for further details at [email protected].
Class on Church HistoryIt is not too late to join the class on early Christian history taught by Kristine Wallace on Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m.in the second floor council room. Find out about potluck in the early church (1 Cor. 11:21), and learn about heroic Christians facing the lions in the arena! The class will read the first half of Justo L. Gonzalez’ The Story of Christianity.
Pub(lic) TheologyYoung Adults are invited to the Ginger Man pub lo-cated at 5607 Morningside Dr. on Sunday, October 13 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. Moore will lead this session of what is a monthly time to hang out. For more information contact Pr. Brad Fuerst at [email protected] or Tim Lenz at [email protected].
Violence in the World of God's Creation - three week seriesOctober 6: Texts of Terror in the BibleOne does not have to look very hard to find texts of violence in the Old and New Testaments that are deeply disturbing to our modern sensibilities. Not a few texts in the Bible condone or even explicitly encourage the use of physical violence. In this talk, Prof. Matthias Henze will explore different ways of dealing with these texts. We will explore whether even the most violent texts can be of theological significance for us today.
October 13: Justifications for Domestic ViolenceDomestic violence is a global problem that knows no economic or racial boundaries. Although intimate partner violence has declined over the last decade in the United States, the Department of Justice reports that nearly 50% of cases go unreported. Shame and social ostracism are important factors in victims' reluctance to report abuse. Sociological studies suggest that religious communities and the way they interpret their religious texts can influence whether victims--and perpetrators--seek help. Dr. Shira Lander, Anna Smith Fine Senior Lecturer in Jewish Studies at Rice University, will explore biblical texts which have been used to justify domestic violence and offer an alternative, more healing, hermeneutic. Shira received her doctorate in Religious Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and rabbinic ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute for Religion.
October 20: An Update on Gun ViolenceGun violence impacts individuals and society as a whole. Christ the King Church member Kellye Bowman Burke will give an update on gun violence in America and review what the American Academy of Pediatrics, Harvard School of Public health and other medical, scientific, and law enforcement organizations are saying about it. Additionally, she will give an overview of current and proposed gun regulations including the recently failed "Toomey-Manchin Background Check" bill.
Martin Luther October 27: Martin Luther – A Man for All SeasonsIn four years, 2017, we will be celebrating the 500th anniversary of the posting of the 95 Theses by Martin Luther on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. What does this and various other celebrations of the Reformation have do with us? Surely we are past the time of boasting about Lutheran “exceptionalism.” Still, the man who was so instrumental in changing the history of the church and the world may compel us to examine again the principal teachings and personality of this theological giant. Pastor Arthur Preisinger will present a view of Martin Luther the Reformer and the man of faith, as well as a look at Luther’s ideas on worship, ethics and marriage.
Lectio DivinaBeginning October 20, there will be a five-week offering of Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading)
9:45-10:45 a.m. in the third floor conference room See p. 2 for more information.
Sunday ForumSundays at 9:45 a.m.
in the basement classroomMembers are invited to suggest speakers or topics.
Contact Donna Olson-Salas with your ideas at [email protected]
Dinner Dialogues Focus on the Baha’i, Jewish, and Muslim ReligionsInterfaith Ministries for Greater Houston begins a Dinner Dialogue series focusing on Baha’i, Jewish, and Muslim religions. The first dinner, focusing on the Baha’i religion, will be held on November 7. Groups of 8-12 will gather in private homes to learn about the Baha’i faith as well as engage in a moderated discussion where all participants share a bit about their own faith traditions.
The cost for this event is $10.00. Half of the proceeds will go to purchase MEALS for the homebound se-niors served by IM’s Meals on Wheels program. To register please visit www.imgh.org.
November 7, 2013 – Hosted by Baha'i Families January 30, 2014 – Hosted by Jewish Families March 13, 2014 – Hosted by Muslim Families
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Noted Scholars Marcus Borg, Joan Chittister and John Dominic Crossan at Christ Church CathedralOctober 18 and 19Three nationally renowned authors and theologians will discuss the future of Christianity during a two-day seminar at Christ Church Cathedral, Houston, on October 18-19. In this conversation, John Dominic Crossan, Marcus Borg, and Joan Chittister will also explore the chal-lenges facing the church through historic culture shifts and upheaval.
The seminar, “Does Christianity Have a Future: Schism, Scandal and Loss of the Sacred” proves especially relevant in a world changing at rapid speed, with many Christian denominations in signifi-cant decline.
The seminar will feature two individual presentations by each speaker, and cul-minate with a three-way panel discussion and Q&A. To register for all or part of the two-day seminar, call 1-800-882-7424, or visit www.faithandreason.org.
Reformation...and All that JazzLet's celebrate the synod's ministries. Join us on November 8 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Reformation...and All that Jazz at Cadillac Bar for great fun, food, and fel-lowship! Drinks and appetizers will begin at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. Music and entertainment will be provided by Jazz Sunday. There will also be live and silent auctions. Purchase your tickets online or make an online donation in support of the synod's min-istries: http://gulfcoastsynod.org/
Harmony: Spiritual and Cognitive Communion Through MusicCome all, with open ears and open minds! Please join us on Tuesday, November 5 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 5501 Main St for our symposium, "Harmony: Spiritual and Cognitive Communion Through Music."
This pleasant evening will feature seminars and performances that will describe, demonstrate, and discuss why music moves our individual spirits, how it unites us in congregation, and why it is so vital for our physical and mental well-being. A composer, a
music therapist, a neuroscientist, and a cantor will all offer their perspectives, including exemplary performances.
Dinner will be served. Students receive discount admission.
For more information and to register, please visit http://ish-tmc.org/.
Presentation through the Institute for Sirituality and Health.
Luncheon with the Altar GuildThe Altar Guild will host a luncheon at the parsonage (2342 Rice Blvd) on Saturday, October 19 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Interested members of Christ the King Church who would like to know more about the work of the Altar Guild are invited. Women, men, youth and children are all invited. Parking is avail-able across the street at the Rice parking lot. Questions? Contact Gaelyn Lesher at [email protected] or Sally Muma at [email protected].
Save the Date: Dia de los MuertosOn Saturday, November 2, at 5:00 p.m. Christ the King Church will celebrate Dia de los Muertos with a reception in the courtyard with traditional foods, face painting, and a piñata. Following the fellowship a worship service in the nave will be celebrated as part of the 6:00 p.m. Taizé service of holy communion. Prayers, hymns, chants, and readings will be in Spanish, Latin, and English, and the sermon will be translated into Spanish.
In Mexico and throughout Latin America the Dia de los Muertos celebrations remember the faithful departed and celebrate that our loved ones, while we miss them, have passed through the gate of death. Worshipers may bring a re-membrance item to place on the altar as they enter the nave. All are invited to remember their baptism at the font.
For more information please contact Maria Edna Campos at [email protected] or 828-273-2333.
Events are held at Christ the King Lutheran Church | 2353 Rice Boulevard (at Greenbriar) See full information at www.bachsocietyhouston.org or call 832.582.1750.
Bach Society Houston is funded in part by a grant from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
October 6, 2013 | 6:00 pmAbendmusik Concert: Works by Bach’s sonsBach Choir Houston and Mercury Matthew Dirst, guest director
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For information on the Luther League, contact Tim Lenz 713-523-2864 or [email protected].
Pumpkin Party October 26It is a fun tradition to carve and decorate pumpkins together in the courtyard of Christ the King Church at the end of October while we dress up our own little pumpkins in costumes (or not). The event is planned for Saturday, October 26, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
We need two persons to coordinate and purchase the pumpkins (cost will be reimbursed). Carving materials are already on hand. It’s just getting there early to set things out and prepare a snack table. The tables will be set up for us in the courtyard.
Please reply to Karin Liebster ([email protected]) if you can help, and to RSVP.
Luther League MeetingsThe Luther League is the name of the youth group at Christ the King Lutheran and is open to all youth in 6th - 12th grade. They are a mixture of youth who are members and non-members of this congregation. The middle school and high school groups each meet on Sunday nights at 6:00 p.m. in the basement youth room. Meetings include dinner, fellow-ship, games, time to relax, and discussion. The middle school and high school youth divide up during discussion time to allow more in depth and age-appropriate conversations to develop. Friends and visitors are always welcome!
Meals Needed for YouthFamilies and friends of the congregation are needed to provide dinners for the Luther League meetings at 6 p.m. on Sunday nights. Meals can be anything home-cooked or catered. Enough food to serve about 15 people should be prepared. Dates needed are October 27, November 3 and 17. Contact Tim Lenz to sign up!
October5 Blessing of the Animals - 11 a.m.
6 Luther League Meeting - 6 p.m.
12 Fellowship Event at Wake Nation
13 Brass and Band Fundraiser
20 Luther League Meeting - 6 p.m.
27 Luther League Meeting - 6 p.m.
Watersports in the Fall! - Youth at Wake Nation October 12Youth 6-12th grade (and parents) are invited to Wake Nation on October 12 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for fellowship with their peers and fun time on the water. Wake Nation is the newest watersports complex designed for wake-boarding, wakeskating, water skiing and knee boarding. The park allows both beginners and experienced riders the ability to wakeboard, water ski, kneeboard, and/or wake skate WITHOUT a boat! The Luther League will use their party room that has arcades, ping pong, and space to eat lunch. Cost for the four hours including food is $20 per person. Adult chaperones are needed. Reserve your spot with Tim Lenz by October 11.
Brats and Band Fundraiser- New Date - October 13Youth and parent volunteers are needed starting at 5 p.m. on October 13 to cook, serve, and help with clean up for the Houston Brass Band concert. The concert starts in the nave, but for the second half the band will move outside while the attendees enjoy the food and drink. Proceeds from the dinner and drinks will benefit the Luther League.
Nik Liebster and Peter Nikonowicz put their heads together in an opening game at a Luther League meeting.
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submitted by Linda Schoene, Congregational Nurse
Are You Getting Enough ZZZZZZZ’s ? What is the state of your sleep hygiene? Fast-paced, highly stimu-lated lifestyles can lead to poor sleep habits. Many people encounter problems getting the proper amount of sleep. Check out the habits listed below to evaluate your sleep hygiene. Good sleep hygiene is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. According to the Mayo Clinic website research shows that people who function on very little sleep over many nights don't perform as well on complex mental tasks as do people who get closer to seven hours of sleep a night.
Establish a set bedtime and wake up time – even on your days off.•
Avoid alcohol, caffeine and heavy meals 4-6 hours before retiring.•
Exercise regularly, but not right before bed. Regular exercise can • help deepen sleep, but strenuous activity 2 hours before bedtime can interfere with sleep.
Use comfortable bedding and keep the temperature in the bedroom • cool and well-ventilated.
Have a bedtime routine that may include soft music, a warm bath or • a few minutes of reading.
If sleep doesn’t come in 15-30 minutes, get up and go to another • room and read until sleepy. Don’t get up and do anything stimulat-ing like office work, housework or watching TV.
If your mind doesn’t want to turn off, try writing down your worries, • concerns, deadlines and plans for the next day.
AGE RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF SLEEPInfants 9-10 hours at night plus 3 hours of napsToddlers 9-10 hours at night plus 2-3 hours of napsSchool-age children 9-11 hoursAdults 7-8 hours
Check your Blood PressureMonthly blood pressure screenings will be held after each Sunday morning service on October 22.
Tools for Caregivers - Present and FutureOctober 5, 1:00–5:00 p.m. in the parish hall
If we are not caregivers at the moment there is a good chance that role is in our future. Linda Schoene, Congregational Nurse, will host a work shop focused on addressing the needs of caregivers. Topics presented by community and congregation members will include:
Aging in Place - Support and Strategies to Help You or Your Loved One Stay at Home
Put Your Oxygen Mask on First - Tips for Com-munication and Self Care for Caregivers
Oh Those Medical Bills - Understanding Medicare Billing, How to read the Explanation of Benefits and how to engage with a hospital billing depart-ment
Keeping Organized - Ways to stay on top of all the medical information
Physician Panel - Enhancing Communication with Your Physician
Child care will be provided if requested in ad-vance. Register by contacting the church office, 713-523-2864 ext 1021 or Linda Schoene at [email protected].
Sunday CaféLunch awaits worshipers after the 10:50 a.m. service for $5.00 per person and $3.00 for children under 12. College and medical students eat free. Mark your calendar for our Sunday Café dates this fall: October 6 & 20, November 3 & 17, and December 8 & 15.
Dinner Time II – A Second HelpingThanks to the success of our Dinner Time table fellowship last year, we’ve decided for a second course! Signup sheets are in the narthex. Each participant should be prepared to host one event, either at home or an agreed upon site. Planning for the next dinner takes place at the end of each gathering until every member has had the opportunity to host a dinner. Groups will be comprised of six participants. The host of each dinner is encouraged to invite one or two additional guests not on the signup sheet to the party. This is a great way to get to know some of your fellow members in a casual, informal setting! Dinner Time II will begin this fall and go into 2014. For information, contact Bill Pelham at Bill Pelham at [email protected].
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Montrose Grace PlaceMontrose Grace Place offers vulner-able youth ages 13-21 a hot meal and a safe, welcoming shelter from the street every Thursday evening from 6 to 10 p.m. Contact Rebecca Shields ([email protected]) for information and she will schedule you on a Christ the King Church
night, the 2nd Thursday of the month!
We are currently scheduling food preparers and ser-vices for the next 4 months. and we can alsways use more volunteers.
Do you have any clothes to donate, especially jeans and slacks, or running shoes? Could you donate under-wear—all sizes? Do you travel? Hotel-sized shampoo and soaps are appreciated. Get involved with the youth at Grace Place—share the Good News! Contact Rebecca Shields [email protected] for more information.
Thank You...with sincere gratitude and warmest thanks.from the Montrose Grace Place Board of Directors
“We literally could not be doing what we do withou you.” Pastor Lura Groen“Thank you for your wonderful contributions and donations to our program.” Justin Hersom“Thank you very much for your incredibly generous support of Montrose Grace Place!” Jan Elman Stout, President“CTK is much of the ‘way’ Montrose Grace Place is succeeding; your response to the needs of Houston’s homeless youth is astounding! Thank you beyond measure!!” Hal Core“Thank you for your unwavering support from the beginning of MGP. Your faith helps to keep us in faith with our community.” Craig Hopkins“You’re a super partner.” Steven Walker“We could not help the youth of Houston without your generous support.” Greg Eilman“Thank you for all your support.” David Bolkavac
Picnic in the Park with SEARCHThursday, October 24, 6:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine• Discovery Green Park, 1500 McKinney• Live Entertainment: • KlockWork BandAfter work or snappy casual attire• Bring a blanket or folding chair for lawn • seatingComplimentary food, wine and beer• Cash bar• Complimentary valet sponsored by • Advantage BMW Midtown & Group 1 AutomotiveRaffle to support children and families • of SEARCH programs
RSVP by October 18 to: [email protected] or 713-276-3083
Provide hope, create opportunity, and transform lives.
Serve Breakfast at SEARCHThis month our congregation celebrates 5 years of serving breakfast and preparing lunch for the clients of SEARCH Homeless Ser-vices. We have served over 9,000 meals and have provided over 1,000 hours of volunteer service during the last 5 years. Congratulations and thanks go to our regular volunteers and to all those who join us occasionally! We have a hard-working and dedicated team. We work on the third Wednesday of every month. Join us on Wednesday, October 16, 7:30 - 11:00 a.m. Contact Beverly Davis at [email protected] or 713-523-2864 ext. 27.
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Feed the Homeless
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of each month at Christ the King Church to make sandwiches and pre-pare meals, and then deliver them to downtown home-less individuals. Members and friends are invited to join in this ministry carried out by the young adults of Christ the King Church. Volunteers are welcome to help out with meal preparation, downtown delivery, or both! We will meet on October 14 and 28, at 5:45 p.m. Contact Wen-dy Wiker at 713-702-0808 [email protected].
On September 14, twenty Christ the King Church volunteers (including three Rice students and one U of H alum) built 630 boxes AND filled them with 18,900 lbs of food to create 15,700 nutritional for meals for seniors/pregnant women. These cheerful, exacting, and good looking workers were not willing to quit until the 18th pallet was complete, and the work station was clean!
A special note of thanks goes to Kristine Solberg, who single handedly dismantled and crushed hundreds of cardboard boxes and lids that were emptied to fill the boxes we packed. She wins our recycling award!
Need a PICK ME UP? Join the Christ the King volunteers at the Houston Food Bank on Saturday morning, November 9. YOU WILL BE WORN OUT PHYSICALLY BUT UPLIFTED IN SPIRIT.
Contact Anna at [email protected].
Celebrate 25 Years Together in ChristNow is a special time in the life of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. As we celebrate a significant milestone -- our 25th anniversary -- it is a time to look back at the people and events that have shaped our lives.
It is also an opportunity to look for-ward. Give today and help support our shared ministry for years to come.
In honor of our 25th anniversary, with each gift of $25 or more we will send you an ELCA window cling.
We are a church that rolls up our sleeves and gets to work. Your gifts help our church touch lives close to home, throughout the country and around the world.
Visit www.elca.org/vision to make a gift online.
Lisa: always dependable
Gary: the controller of the tape Kristine: petite,but a box-crushing phenom
Ernie: our palette preparer
Rice students: Zhithing, Henry and Jon
Gretchen and Rebecca: (aka Lucy and Ethel)
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Eco-Justice and the New TestamentIn a recent article on the Lutherans Restoring Creation website, LRC Director Dave Rhoads writes about “giving voice to nature in Biblical interpretation”. An excerpt from his article:
The biblical motif of identification with the least and the oppressed could be ex-tended to encompass nature. Matthew declares that “Insofar as you have done it unto the least of these my brothers and sisters, you have done it to me” (25:40). Mark declares that, “Whoever receives one such little child receives me.” Luke states that Jesus “came to seek and to save the last” (19:10). Luke’s overarching theme is about God’s “preferential option for the poor.” Why not include trees, animals, air, and water as oppressed, exploited, dominated, and marginalized creatures with whom God identifies? What would it mean to live with nature in such a way as to serve nature? What would it mean to care for the most vulner-able and endangered species in creation? How would our humane treatment of the least in nature redound to our care for the least of our brothers and sisters? Can we even think about the liberation of humans without also thinking about the liberation of the whole creation in which we are embedded?
Another motif that might be extended is Paul’s concept of justification. Justi-fication by grace meant that human beings do not justify themselves by their works, by their usefulness. Rather, they are justified by God’s gracious act of acceptance in Christ. They are valued for their own sake. And it is living out of such free acceptance by God that human beings can live up to their own nature as beings who act righteously toward others. Similarly, could we not ask what it would mean that other creatures and plants of the earth and the earth itself do not justify themselves by their usefulness to humans. Rather, they are valuable in their own right and should be delighted in for their own sake. As such, delight would be the right basis for our use of them. Such an acceptance of nature “for its own sake” on the part of humans would in turn lead humans to treat nature in such a way that the earth and its creatures would be able to thrive by living up to their natures as well.
Finally, we may consider a concept that could be reframed for relevance. The Gospel of John and the first letter of John make much of the incarnational the-ology that Jesus became flesh. The first letter of John places it as a theological test: “Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God” (4:2). Here is a biblical affirmation of the full humanity of Jesus. Yet when we read and interpret this, we generally think of the divine becoming a human being in isolation from the rest of nature. However, when we reframe this in our contemporary environmental context, we have a different understanding of being fully human. To be human is to be a biological creature, to be counted among the animals as a homo sapien, a higher primate, a mammal. It is to recognize that we are all emergent from and dependent on the web of nature. To say this of Jesus, then, is to place him squarely in the context of the whole natural world. To say “Jesus was a mammal” changes the way we think about Jesus and how we think about incarnational theology. God now not only takes the form of a human, God is at the same time taking the form of creatures of the earth and making Jesus a part of nature. God’s incarnation and solidarity are now not just with humans but with all of creation. In I John, the test of whether one believes Jesus came in the flesh is directly related to the capacity to love other people who are in the flesh. In the same way, a test today declaring Jesus to be fully human leads us to measure our love of all creatures of the earth and, indeed, all of nature.
For the full article see: http://www.lutheransrestoringcreation.org/Home/pas-tors/continuing-education-1/dave-rhoads-new-testament-article
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From the Creation Care Team:
MegaloafVegetarian recipe from
Terri Koehler
2 c brown rice, cooked ½ c oatmeal (uncooked)3-4 eggs ¾ lb shredded cheddar cheese
1 c chopped walnuts 2 cloves garlic, crushed2 med onions fresh ground pepper to taste
While rice is cooking, beat eggs in large bowl and add all other ingredients. Stir in cooked rice. Put in oiled loaf pan. Bake at 350oF for at least 60 min until golden.
Suggestion: Make a double reci-pe, cook both loaves thoroughly, and freeze one for a later date. After defrosting, slices can be reheated easily in a microwave oven.
GreenFaith's mission is to inspire, educate and mobilize people of diverse religious backgrounds for environmental leadership. Our work is based on beliefs shared by the world’s great religions - we believe that protecting the earth is a religious value, and that environmental stewardship is a moral responsibility.
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Dear Friends,
You are, I’m sure, deeply concerned about those affected by the conflict in Syria. Many who are crossing borders around the world do so in order to save
their lives and the lives of their families. There are approximately 2 million Syrian refugees in Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq and an-other 4 million internally displaced within Syria. Women and children make up three-quarters of the Syrian refugee population. Many have lost everything as they had to flee quickly and are living in refugee camps dependent on the assistance of their host countries and the in-ternational community, with limited food and flimsy shelter. Refugees flee their homes seeking safety, but face new dangers in overcrowded refugee camps. They worry about those left behind and wonder when, if ever, they will be able to return home.
As we think about those who are migrating from one place to another, let’s pray for displaced persons around the world who are fleeing persecution and conflict. Whether the refugees are fleeing from Syria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Colombia or Burma, many have faced severe trauma and live in precarious situations where they face ongoing discrimination. As one young Syrian refugee recently said, “I was called Ahmed…I never expected to be called a refugee.”
Pray also for host countries whose resources are strained by the influx of refugees. We are grateful that Syria’s neighbors have shown remarkable generosity in welcoming those fleeing the conflict. But as time passes local resources are strained, and there will be pressure to close the door to new arrivals.
The United States has a strong tradition of offering protection to those fleeing persecution and violence. We resettle approximately 60,000-75,000 refugees every year, more than any other country. Still, that is less than half of 1% of the world’s refugees. They come from all corners of the world and find safety and a new life in our country.
The Senate immigration bill S.744 has several provisions that would strengthen U.S. protection of those fleeing persecution, including expanding the authority of the President to designate groups of special humanitarian concern to the United States. It also eliminates the arbitrary one-year filing deadline for asylum-seekers, which has kept many bona fide asylum-seekers from finding safety in the United States. As the House considers immigration this year, will you pray that immigration reform includes protections for refugees and asy-lum seekers?
Let’s also pray that churches continue to welcome and help these persecuted individuals who are arriving to our neigh-borhoods. If you know any refugees personally, please also remember them this month and ask God to meet their needs. Thank you for your ongoing prayers.
In Christ, Stephan Bauman President and CEO, World Relief on behalf of the Evangelical Immigration Table
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CornerBread for the World SundayOctober 27Bread for the World Sunday is an opportunity for you to join thousands of other Christians in God’s work to end hunger. Through education, prayer, and worship, you can commit yourself to the fight against hunger and poverty in our country and around the world.
Despite tremendous progress in recent decades against worldwide hunger and poverty, nearly 16,000 children die every day from hunger-related causes. In our own richly blessed country, one in five chil-dren lives in a family that struggles to put food on the table.
But we have the knowledge and resources to end widespread hunger. Churches have already led the way in providing food here in the United States and in helping farmers in Africa grow more food. Now our nation’s decision makers must also change the poli-cies and conditions that allow hunger to persist.
Today and in the weeks ahead, you can turn your faith into action when you
• pray for all those who strug-gle with hunger, poverty, and disease;
• learn more about the causes of and solutions of hunger;
• use your time and financial resources to support local and international efforts that provide food for hungry people; and
• speak up for hungry people by signing the petition to the president on the reverse side, asking him to set a goal and work with Congress on a plan to end hunger in the United States and abroad.
Trusting in the promise of new life in Christ, we can be God’s feet and hands in the world-creating new hope and opportunity for hungry people.
Christ the King Church is a long-time covenant mem-ber of Bread for the World. For more information, visit www.bread.org.
Join Phil Dahlberg in the courtyard on October 27 and write letters to your elected officials. Sample letters, stationary and stamps will be available.
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Thank You from Pr. Brad Fuerst, Houston Lutheran Campus Ministry.Brothers and sisters at Christ the King Lutheran Church,On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff I am called to serve, I thank you for your August mission offering dedicated to the ministry and mis-sion of Houston Lutheran Campus Ministry. Your mission offering of $17, 012 serves as a resounding affirmation of what God is doing in and through our presence on the campuses of Rice University, the University of Houston, and the Texas Medical Center.
And even more, I am grateful for how you exhibit a tangible commitment to our students, faculty, and staff. You warmly welcome our students. You show a genuine interest in them as you listen to them tell about the challenges and joys of being a college student. You commune with them. You pray with them. You pray for them. And where opportunities arise, you welcome them into your homes. These expressions of God’s grace are why we see them return to worship with this community of faith.
Your mission offering and your embodiment of what it means to be “church” have added to the excitement we are experiencing so far this year. God is active in this ministry. I thank our God for how you, Christ the King Lutheran Church, are joining in that activity.
Grace and peace to you! Pr. Brad Fuerst
Piecemakers 2013 QuiltLast year was such a success that the Piecemakers will again hold a drawing for their queen size quilt at our annual Festival Dinner on November 22. Everyone will have a chance to own one of our spe-cial quilts. Below are some tickets for the drawing. All you have to do is cut the part off showing your name, address and phone number on each ticket you wish to purchase. The tickets are $10 .00 for each ticket or a donation of $25.00 for three tick-ets if you prefer. There is no limit on the purchase of these tickets. Put them in an envelope and mail them with your check to the church office marked “Quilt Drawing” or put them with a check or cash in the offering plate on Sunday. Tickets will also be offered after each Service in the fall beginning in October. Drawing will be at the auction and you do not need to be present to win .
Festival Party and Auction Save the Date!!Fun is in store for our annual celebration leading up to Christ the King Sunday. Mark your calendars for Friday, November 22, 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be on sale starting Sunday, November 3; more details to follow. We will again hold a drawing for the ever-popular and stunningly beautiful PEACEMAK-ER’S QUILT, and we hope to break last year’s record number of priceless, memory-making SOCIABLES. Our fantasic LIVE AUCTION will go on as usual, and we will cap off the evening with the quilt drawing. Don’t miss this annual evening of fun, fellowship and fundraising. Opportunities to help (before, during and after) are plentiful; please contact Terri Bourne at [email protected].
Matt Kramer and Cathy Norberg are pleased to announce their wedding
in the service of Holy Communion Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 10:50 a.m.
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church.
The Congregation is invited to the reception in the courtyard immediately following the service.
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MembersMark Alavi & familyRose AndersonMary, Al & Tito AyalaPatricia BarnardRaymond & Margaret BeyerNancy BolesCheri & Tom BouldinValentine BovingMelody Braun-Wilds &
Charles WildsDiane & John CatesTrish CohenDonna & Allan Dieter
Linda EklofDJ FombyFred Haman & Peggy SaleDoris HannemanMichael HoaksDoris JohnstonBillie KobsLisa KruegerJohn & Cathy LabudaSabine & Sara LamarAlbert LeDouxTerry MarksClaire & Dick McClearyJoyce MeisnerFran Moncure
Sally MumaBlanchard & Mavis NelsonMel & Sharon OstwaldDavid & Lisa PadgetJanet PayneDon & Velma RiceSebastian SalasAmy, Peter & David ScaffBruce SommerRuth UrmyDonna Vass & Everett McNeilKristine WallaceStephen WentlandPat & Mark Zimmerman
Relatives and FriendsDai Abdi & SoleimanDumuris AguilarCarly AndersonDevon, Sam & Brynn
AndersonRodger AndersonHeidi Behnke, Ron & Isobel
MatthewsPr. Jim BerggrenGrazyna BolteAshley BorderlonBarbara BormesRhonda BraggAlicia BrondosRonnie & Judy CalhounAdam, Linze, Mason,
Marlee & Morgan Chapman
DavidLavona & Jerry DavisClyde Babe DickardHelgi DownesKaren EnlowAnn EppersonCarlos EscarsHeidi EsslingerTern Ferguson
Javier FullaondoMarietta GoscuicioBecca Guillory familyFrances HahnMarion HansonDanny HendleyVictor HollrahDee HoltJune & Sonny HubbardSam IrwinGordon & Stan IwataMichelle & Jeff JamesJessicaMarci JohnsonKern-Waguspack familyJames KlaiberNancy MageeVera MartinKitty, & Lynne McCarthy &
familyMary & Kevin McGowenKevin MickanMike MitchellKaren MoonTom MooreTheresa Grasso MunisteriMary Jo & Otto NelsonDorothy O’Neal
Mary Jo & Otto NelsonBeverley OwenDebra NossJoshua PalmerJack PetnerGretchen & John ReedFred RubnerDoug RupeBetty SaundersJennifer SchaffnerChristine SofkaBill TartBarbara TaylorSteven ThompsonJohn UriVan & Lois VanderploegDavid, Claudia, Sylvia, Rafael &
Oscar VassarPaul VelerioCatherine von BusekistWallace familyMarcia WeeksArthur WieseWayne WinburnNell WindhamLoyce & Bobby WukaschBrenda Ziolkowski
Special ConcernsBirth of Oscar Iván Vassar on Aug 5, son of David & Claudia Vassar, brother to Rafael & SylviaDeath of Pat Armintor on Aug 24, Sandy Troff’s friendDeath of Mike Anderson on Aug 30, Devon Anderson’s husband, father of Sam & BrynnDeath of Dr. John Robert Massey on Sept 3, Lisa Padget’s father, David Padget’s father-in-lawPrayer list for August 27 – September 25, 2013
It is a sacred privilege to pray for our members and friends. As we strive to respect all people’s privacy and confidentiality, we ask that everyone who submits a name for our congregational prayers ask the permission of that loved one or friend.
Prayers for the Middle East We continue to join ELCA congrega-tions in Texas to pray for a just peace in the Middle East on the 14th of each month.
In the past weeks the Church remembered in her prayers:
Congregational StaffThe Rev. Dr. Robert Moore Senior Pastor [email protected]
The Rev. Karin Liebster [email protected] for Faith Formation
Tim Lenz [email protected] Director of Youth and Family Ministries Beverly Davis [email protected] of Congregational Care
Noelle Jung [email protected] Business Administrator
Linda Schoene [email protected] Nurse
Albert LeDoux [email protected] Director of the Bach Society and Church Choir Director (on leave)
Mark Mummert [email protected] Director of Worship
Robert Walp [email protected] Brass Choir Director
Lutheran Campus Ministry Houston Pastor Brad Fuerst [email protected] 713-516-8573 www.lcmhouston.org
Congregational CouncilLucky Sahualla [email protected]
Carolyn Phillips [email protected] President
Russell Post [email protected] Secretary
John Labuda [email protected]
Bill Pelham [email protected] at Large
Pastor Robert Moore [email protected] Karin Liebster [email protected] Scruggs [email protected] Giam [email protected] Thweatt [email protected] Hoover [email protected] Moore [email protected]
We are a participating or covenant church with the following organizations:Bread for the World CanCare Christian Community Service CenterCommunity of Hope InternationalGodly Play FoundationGreater Houston Area Red CrossHabitat for HumanityHospitality ApartmentsHouston Food BankInterfaith Ministries of Greater HoustonLutheran Social Services of the SouthLutheran World ReliefMontrose Grace PlaceOpen TablePort 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 2353 Rice Blvd, Houston TX 77005
713-523-2864 ctkelc.com
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Wednesday Night Alive!Our Wednesday Night Alive! program is in full swing with classes and music for all. Dinner is served starting at 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A detailed schedule is available in the narthex and online.
Events are held at Christ the King Lutheran Church | 2353 Rice Boulevard (at Greenbriar) See full information at www.bachsocietyhouston.org or call 832.582.1750.
Bach Society Houston is funded in part by a grant from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
Leipzig Week September 29, 2013 | 6:00 pmChamber Music: Suites by Rameau & BachJory Vinikour, harpsichord
October 4, 2013 | 7:30 pmChamber Music: Beyond BachKatharina Litschig, violoncello; Toshihiro Kaneshige, piano
October 6, 2013 | 6:00 pmAbendmusik Concert: Works by Bach’s sonsBach Choir Houston and Mercury Matthew Dirst, guest director
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October 2013
8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:15 am Morning Prayer4:30 pm Writing Life Stories5:30 pm Wednesday Night Alive!5:45 pm Classes begin 6:15 pm Confirmation class6:15 pm Brass Choir6:15 pm Making Sense class6:15 pm Early Christian History7:30 pm Choir and Chorus
8:15 am Morning Prayer10:00 am Piecemakers6:30 pm Dinner at Hospitality
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8:15 am Morning Prayer9:00 am Prayer Shawl ministry10:00 am Friday Morning Bible
Study7:30 pm Chamber Music
9:00 am German school11:00 am Blessing of the Animals1:00 pm Caregivers conference5:15 pm Taizé rehearsal6:00 pm Taizé Worship and
Prayer Around the Cross
8:30 am Worship9:45 am Sunday Church School9:45 am Sunday Forum10:50 am Worship12:00 pm Sunday Café6:00 pm Abendmusik
Church Office Closed8:15 am Morning Prayer
8:15 am Morning Prayer6:00 pm Executive Committee
8:15 am Morning Prayer4:30 pm Writing Life Stories5:30 pm Wednesday Night Alive!5:45 pm Classes begin 6:15 pm Confirmation class6:15 pm Brass Choir6:15 pm Making Sense class6:15 pm Early Christian History7:30 pm Choir and Chorus
8:15 am Morning Prayer10:00 am Piecemakers6:00 pm Montrose Grace Place
8:15 am Morning Prayer9:00 am Prayer Shawl ministry10:00 am Friday Morning Bible
Study
9:00 am German school10:00 am Luther League Event1:00 pm Yoga5:15 pm Taizé rehearsal6:00 pm Taizé Worship and Healing Blessing
8:30 am Worship9:45 am Sunday Church School9:45 am Sunday Forum10:50 am Worship5:00 pm Brass Band Concert and
Oktoberfest
Church Office Closed8:15 am Morning Prayer5:45 pm Feed the Homeless
8:15 am Morning Prayer7:15 pm Congregation Council
7:30 am Breakfast at SEARCH8:15 am Morning Prayer12:00 pm Godly Play network4:30 pm Writing Life Stories5:30 pm Wednesday Night Alive!5:45 pm Classes begin 6:15 pm Confirmation class6:15 pm Brass Choir6:15 pm Making Sense class6:15 pm Early Christian History7:30 pm Choir and Chorus
8:15 am Morning Prayer10:00 am Piecemakers7:00 pm Campus Ministry
8:15 am Morning Prayer9:00 am Prayer Shawl ministry10:00 am Friday Morning Bible
Study5:00 pm Wedding rehearsal7:00 pm Science & Religion
9:00 am German school9:00 am Membership class1:00 pm Altar Guild1:00 pm Yoga3:00 pm Wedding5:00 pm Lectio Divino5:15 pm Taizé rehearsal, nave6:00 pm Taizé Worship, nave7:00 pm Parents Night Out
Blood Pressure Screenings8:30 am Worship9:45 am Sunday Church School9:45 am Sunday Forum9:45 am Lectio Divino10:50 am Worship 12:00 pm Sunday Café12:00 pm Kramer/Norberg
wedding reception6:00 pm Luther League
Church Office Closed8:15 am Morning Prayer
8:15 am Morning Prayer6:00 pm Lectio Divino
8:15 am Morning Prayer4:30 pm Writing Life Stories5:30 pm Wednesday Night Alive!5:45 pm Classes begin 6:15 pm Confirmation class6:15 pm Brass Choir6:15 pm Making Sense class6:15 pm Early Christian History7:30 pm Choir and Chorus
8:15 am Morning Prayer10:00 am Piecemakers1:00 pm Lectio Divino
8:15 am Morning Prayer9:00 am Prayer Shawl ministry10:00 am Friday Morning Bible
Study
9:00 am German school1:00 pm Yoga4:00 pm Pumpkin Carving5:00 pm Lectio Divino5:15 pm Taizé rehearsal6:00 pm Taizé Worship
8:30 am Worship9:45 am Sunday Church School9:45 am Sunday Forum9:45 am Lectio Divino10:50 am Worship5:00 pm Luther League
Church Office Closed8:15 am Morning Prayer5:45 pm Feed the Homeless
8:15 am Morning Prayer6:00 pm Lectio Divino
8:15 am Morning Prayer4:30 pm Writing Life Stories5:30 pm Wednesday Night Alive!5:45 pm Classes begin 6:15 pm Confirmation class6:15 pm Brass Choir6:15 pm Making Sense class6:15 pm Early Christian History7:30 pm Choir and Chorus
8:15 am Morning Prayer10:00 am Piecemakers1:00 pm Lectio Divino
Lesser Festivals and Commemorations4 Francis of Assisi, renewer of the church, 1226 Theodor Fliedner, renewer of society, 18646 William Tyndale, translator, martyr, 15367 Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, pastor in North America, 178715 Teresa of Avila, teacher, renewer of the church, 1582 17 Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, martyr, c. 11518 LUKE, EVANGELIST23 James of Jerusalem, martyr, c. 62 26 Philipp Nicolai, 1608; Johann Heermann, 1647; Paul Gerhardt, 1676; hymnwriters 28 SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES 31 REFORMATION DAY
