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2008
Missional Emphases |
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In
2008, the congregation of Christ the King Lutheran Church
resolves:
Grateful for the abundant resources God has showered on this congregation, and mindful that we are called to be responsible stewards of those precious gifts, we the people of Christ the King Lutheran Church commit ourselves, our time, and our space to the following missional emphases in 2008:
 To expand opportunities for communication within the congregation concerning the use and impact of our resources by implementing descriptive financial documents that present a clear picture of our stewardship (time, talent, and treasure), by seeking out new opportunities for discussion with our members in small groups, and by listening actively to perceive the working of the Holy Spirit in each other.
To build on the success of our investment in youth and family ministry and campus ministry by expanding our commitment to minister to the spiritual needs of young adults as they transition through different life experiences.
To make concerted efforts to cultivate a culture of Christian hospitality that pervades every aspect of our congregational life, including our facilities, our greeting of visitors, and our interactions with each other.
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Christ the King Lutheran Church is located
at the corner of Rice Boulevard and Greenbriar in the Rice
University Village area of Houston, Texas. Our congregation
draws many members from Rice University, the Texas Medical
Center and the surrounding neighborhood, yet a number of our
local members live as much as an hour away. Presently we have
more than 800 members of whom about 400 people attend worship
on any given weekend. Christ the King is a congregation of
the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America.
Different worship services
are offered at Christ the King. Our Saturday
evening worship is a simple, meditative worship using
the liturgy of the Taize community.
The earlier worship on Sunday often uses the contemporary
musical settings of the liturgy, while the later service
on Sunday is a traditional service with organ accompaniment.
Once a month, usually on the evening of the first Sunday,
we worship in the German language. Children are welcome
at all services. Staff members and parent volunteers provide
a safe and caring nursery for members and visitors
four years of age and younger as needed. Holy communion
is celebrated at all worship services, and baptized Christians
of all ages and denominations are invited to the Lord's table.
Our Sunday Church School meets from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45
a.m. We have classes for students from 2 years of age up through
adulthood. Nursery is available during this time.
Members of the congregation lead a brief service of morning
prayer Monday through Friday at 8:15 a.m. in the nave.
This service includes scripture readings and prayers for members,
friends or relatives in special need. All are invited.
Baptisms are performed as part of regular worship
services, except in emergencies. At least one parent of a
child to be baptized must be a member of Christ the King.
Weddings are scheduled with a pastor, generally after
premarital counseling. At least one partner must be a member
of Christ the King.
Three pastors currently
serve Christ the King. They lead services of worship and are
also trained in counseling. They are available to assist anyone
in need. Please call the church office if you would like to
speak to a pastor, send Email to all
of the pastors, or contact any
pastor directly through his or her individual, private
Email.
Persons may join the congregation of Christ the King
Lutheran Church by baptism, transfer from another congregation,
or by restoration. The normal route to membership includes
a ten-hour class on the Christian faith from a Lutheran
perspective. The class is taught primarily by the pastors
and uses the classic text of the Small Catechism by Martin
Luther. The course serves both as a introduction to the faith
and a review of Christian basics.
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