Missional Offering

Month of May: Kijabe AIDSRelief Ministry

Mission Offering in April

CCSC (Christian Community Service Center) was the recipient for April’s mission offerings. We collected $917.27.

Special

Congregational Meeting on May 20

A special meeting of the congregation will be convened on Sunday, May 20, at 12:15 p.m. (after the 10:50 service) to consider a resolution to support amendments to certain ELCA governing documents concerning regular calls to rostered pastors. The resolution, which was signed by 44 members of Christ the King Lutheran Church and submitted for consideration at the upcoming Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod Assembly, calls for the elimination of churchwide policies that prohibit rostered persons in committed same-gender relationships from serving in regular calls in ELCA congregations. For more information on the resolution, please click here and go to the "New or Noteworthy" section.

50th Anniversary of
the Ordination of
Pastor Fred Haman

Sunday, May 20, 5:00 p.m.

Please join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pr. Fred Haman’s ordination. On May 20 at 5:00 p.m., a communal celebration will be held in the Christ the King Church parish hall, including a catered Chinese dinner recalling Fred’s years as missionary in the Far East. The cost is $20 per person, $10 for children. The nursery will be open. Please RSVP by May 14. Donations to a cash gift for Fred and Peggy are welcome and can be delivered to the church office.

Synod Assembly 2007

The 2007 Synod Assembly for the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod will be held May 31 to June 2 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in The Woodlands. The Rev. Mark Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will be the churchwide representative and keynote speaker. For more information, see: http://www.gulfcoastsynod.org/assembly2007.htm.

Worship

Godly Play Lessons Today

Pre-K/K and 1st/2nd grade: The Synagogue and the Upper Room
3rd/4th: Grades: Some Mothers from the Bible

Ascension Day Eucharist
Thursday, May 17
8:15 a.m.

Narthex Chapel
The services lasts about 45 minutes

Ascension Day Eucharist
At First Evangelical Lutheran Church

1311 Holman at Caroline in Midtown
Thursday, May 17
12:00 noon
Pr. Robert Moore will be the presiding minister

Interfaith Ministry Faith Tour

Faith tours provide opportunities to visit religious places of worship and learn of their beliefs, heritage and culture. These tours create opportunities to dialogue with other religious gruops to help dispel prejudices, find commonalities, increase knowledge, and discover a respect for each other’s individuality and faith tradition.

The next half-day faith tour will take place on Sunday, May 20 and will explore Abrahamic faiths by visiting a Quaker Meeting House, a Jewish Synagogue and a Mosque.
Click here to get more information.

Prayer Around the Cross at Taizé Service

The Prayer Around the Cross will be held at the Taizé Eucharist on the first Saturday of each month at 6:00 p.m. A wooden cross on the floor of the altar sanctuary confronts worshipers with the suffering of Christ on behalf of humanity. In its presence the suffering of the world and our own burdens come to light. Christ gave salvation to all on the tree of the cross. It is the tree where life might be restored. Worshipers may choose to meditate on the cross from the pew or may enter the altar sanctuary and kneel at the cross.

Calling for Name Tag Sunday Volunteers

Twice a month we ask all members and visitors to wear name tags on Sunday mornings as a means of learning names and getting to know each other better. A new schedule will soon be compiled of those interested in assisting with this ministry. If you would like to arrive a few minutes early for service occasionally, and greet friends, members, visitors to church with a smile, a handshake, a word of welcome, please contact Donna Graham

Prayer Requests

To add a loved one to the prayer list please complete a prayer request card, located in the pew fronts, or on the mobile bulletin board, and give it to an usher, email the church office or call 713-523-2864. ext 21.

Prayer List Available

A complete prayer list of all the people for whom we pray can be found on the literature rack in the narthex or on the permanent bulletin board by the first floor elevators in the ministry building.

Music

The Houston Brass Band in Concert May 13

Fellowship

Join Us After Worship

Snacks, coffee, and juice will be provided after the 8:30 and 10:50 service. Please join us in the courtyard. Donations benefit world hunger.

Sunday Café

Sunday Café provids lunch in the parish hall at 12:15 p.m. An adult’s lunch is $5; a child’s lunch is $3. First time visitors receive a complimentary lunch; undergraduate and graduate student lunches are always complimentary.

Free Lunch for Students after Worship on Sundays

Students: Join us in the parish hall for Sunday Café after the 10:50 a.m. worship service for a FREE and delicious lunch catered by Hungry’s Bistro. Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch?!?

Tag Sale this Saturday, May 19

Our annual tag sale is planned for Saturday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the parish hall. Members and friends of the congregation are invited to donate items of all sorts for the sale which will benefit the children’s ministries. Clothes need to be in pristine condition for adults and near-perfect for babies, toddlers, and children.

If possible, bring your items prepriced Sunday, May 13 - Friday, May 18.

We ask that you advise us of any large and/or valuable donations (tell us about them so we can sell them for the right price) prior to delivery. All remaining items will be donated to a local charity. Many volunteers are needed for this hands-on project.

You may contact Jessica Cannon.

Help Wanted-Trucks and SUVs

Help is needed from truck and SUV drivers this week to pick up large donations for the Tag Sale and also help transport items after the sale on Saturday. Contact Jessica Cannon or the church office.

Pentecost Picnic on May 27

Sunday, May 27, will be our annual Pentecost Picnic after the late service. We will gather to enjoy the picnic in the courtyard, weather permitting for fellowship and food. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and green salads will be provided. Side dishes and desserts will be potluck! The cost for the main course is $5 per person with a $20 maximum per family. Home-made ice cream will be served. Iced Tea and lemonade are provided, but you may BYOB. There will be fun games, music, and good times. Please volunteer to help with set up, decorate, or clean up for this event by contacting Tim Lenz.

Recognition of Sunday Church School and Wednesday Night Alive Faculty

The Sunday Church School and Wednesday Night Alive faculty will be recognized in the liturgy at both worship services on Pentecost Sunday, May 27. Thank you for another year of love and hard work!

The Library - a Secret Hideaway in our Church

There’s a secret hideaway in our church, a quiet place for studying and searching, for relaxing and reflecting, or for just bringing your cup of coffee and curling up with a good book or magazine. The church library, tucked away next to the kitchen, is awaiting your discovery.
Open all Sunday morning, with helpful staff to assist you, we offer much more than just dusty, musty theology books! There are videos, magazines, and collections of children’s literature, all for you and your family to enjoy. We can also help you research and find just the right resource for your personal or group study. And of course, we always welcome your suggestions for new materials that would benefit our growing church.

See you at the library, David West

Playgroup on Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Christ the King Church invites parents with babies and toddlers to participate in a playgroup on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the nursery. Each week parents meet with kids of various ages for fellowship and exchange. Several families have enjoyed time together so far. The group is open to members and friends. For questions or ideas contact Daria Nashat at or Pastor Karin Liebster. All are welcome.

Parents’ Online Group

Log in to an online parent support group for quick answers to quick questions. Join the group of Christ the King Church members who take advantage of the accumulated wisdom and knowledge shared by parents of the youngest members.

To join the group, send an email to Penny Linsenmayer. Include your name and email address in the body of the message.

Luther League

Luther League meetings regularly for food, fellowship, games, and discussion. All 6th grade through 12th grade youth are invited.Contact Tim Lenz or 713-523-2864 ext. 1001 for more information. Click here to view the Luther League website.

Books and CDs for Sale

Books and CDs on the book cart are available for purchase by check. Please make checks out to Christ the King Lutheran Church and mark “book cart” with the book title in the memo line. Place the check in the money slot in the bottom right doors of the ushers’ cabinet (or give to an usher).

Thrivent Goes Wild

On May 19, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thrivent is sponsoring a day at the zoo, and you can come too! This is a free event, but you will need to register online.

Fair Trade Coffee Sales Continue

Fair Trade coffee from Equal Exchange is on sale after services and through the church office.

Equal Exchange, founded in 1986, is the oldest and largest for-profit Fair Trade company in the US. They offer organic, gourmet coffee, tea, sugar, cocoa, and chocolate bars produced by democratically run farmer co-ops in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

Yoga on Saturdays - 10:00 a.m.

Yoga classes meet on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. in the basement classroom.
This gentle Hatha Yoga class is for all ages and all levels. Yoga is good for releasing stress, toning the muscles, increasing flexibility and just feeling good!!! You will be practicing yoga on a hard floor. Bring a mat or foam for comfort. The cost is $7 per person.

Looking Ahead - Christ the King Church Family Camp
June 20 - August 8

During the summer weeks Christ the King Church will offer “Christ the King Family Camp.” Families are invited to spend quality time with family and friends on a summer weeknight. Come and have dinner time together, play and pray, craft and sing with their children. The program will include some fun learning centered around our Global Mission. Volunteers please contact the church office. Dates are: June 20 - August 8.

Summer Treat

The Ugandan Orphans Choir (with Childcare Worldwide) will be at Family Camp, Wednesday, July 11 and in Sunday worship, July 15.

Father’s Day at the Ballpark

Celebrate Father’s day and catch a game at Minute Maid park on Sunday, June 17 at 1:05 pm. Special discounted tickets have been reserved for Christ the King Lutheran Church in the view deck behind home plate for $11 each. The first 10,000 men who arrive will receive a free grill set. There will also be $1 sundays available at the game for children 15 and under. For more information or to reserve seats please contact Tim Lenz

Parents’ Night Out/Movies in the Hall

Mom! Dad! Need Some Quality Time Without The Kiddos? Join Parent’s Night Out!
Parents’ Night Out/Movies in the Hall (PNO/MITH) operates as an independent co-op of parents to provide affordable childcare in a safe and nurturing environment at Christ the King Church. The co-op is open to members and non-members. PNO/MITH usually occurs once a month. Two adult representatives from each family commit to work together ONCE in return for at least 10 nights of childcare during our calendar year. Our calendar year runs February through January. The Co-op offers age-appropriate care and activities for ages 5 and under in the nursery and age-appropriate activities and movies for ages 6 and up. The co-op accepts members throughout the year and offers prospective members one trial evening with no obligation to join.

Contact Barbara Scott to sign up.

Parents’ Night Out/Movies in the Hall (PNO/MITH) is an independent co-op of parents that use the church facilities at least once a month from 5:30 to 10:30 for affordable childcare. Two adult representatives from each family commit to work together ONE NIGHT during our calendar year which runs February through January. PNO offers age-appropriate care and activities for ages 5 and under in the nursery with the average cost being $10/child. MITH offers age-appropriate activities and movies for ages 6 and up in the parish hall supervised by 2 working parents. The normal cost of MITH is $1/child. The co-op uses an RSVP system to assure appropriate adult/child ratios and may limit the number of participants for an evening.

Education

Sunday Forum

Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in the basement classroom

Sunday Forum on May 13
“Doing life” in a Healthy Way Dr. Richard Hofmann returns.
Dr. Richard Hofmann, a clinical psychologist and director of the Canadian Chatsworth Pavilion Intervention Center, returns after only a few months to Christ the King Lutheran Church’s Sunday Forum. The philosophy of the Chatsworth Pavilion states, “We believe that recovery is much more than just overcoming self-defeating patterns and/or dependencies. We believe recovery is about “doing life” in a healthy way and “being well”. It is conquering our fears, mastering our inadequacies, restoring communication in our relationships, and nurturing our “inner strength of being”.

May 20: ReFirement instead of Retirement
Retirement used to be understood as the next phase after a long work life, retiring from many if not most activities and spending the rest of one’s years focusing on the challenges of aging and ailing, at best getting a bit of traveling in and helping with the grandchildren. This concept and its assumptions have changed dramatically. We are living much longer than our ancestors. There will be more retired folks than the still-working generations can support through taxes and charitable giving. And sitting around “doing nothing” indulging ourselves is not good for our health—mental, physical, or spiritual. It’s also a tragic waste of a lifetime worth of experience and education.
So, don’t retire. Just re-fire! Come to Sunday Forum on May 20 to participate in a conversation about a variety of key issues, facilitated by Linda Schoene and Pr. Kathy Haueisen. The conversation is based on the book ReFirement by James Gambone. Gambone, old enough now to retire, is too busy helping others enjoy this stage of life to even think about such a thing. This Forum is intended to be the start of an ongoing conversation on the topic to be continued at a Sunday evening table talk in early summer.

Recognition of 2007 Graduates on May 20

If you are receiving a degree from high school, undergraduate, or graduate programs, we would like to know! Email the church office with details about your graduation date and any plans you have for your future.

Graduates of all degrees will be invited to participate in a short rite of recognition on May 20 at the 8:30 or 10:50 a.m. service.
High school seniors will received a gift from the Piecemakers.

Small Catechism Class on Wednesdays

Pr. Moore is teaching a class based on the Small Catechism on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. on the council room. The class is open to all adults. We are at the beginning of part 3, The Lord’s Prayer. All are welcome to participate in the one-hour class. Copies of the Catechism will be made available.

Free in the Morning?
Join Friday Morning Bible Study

The Friday morning bible study offers fellowship and education to all members and friends of the congregation. The group led by Pr. Moore studies the book Genesis. It is not too late to join. New participants are always welcome. The nursery opens at 10:00 a.m. Snacks are served at 10:00 in the council room; the class ends at 11:30.

Introducing Jesus of Nazareth CD Available

Join gifted pastor, theologian and Grace Matters radio host Peter Marty on a journey across the Holy Land. From Nazareth and Bethlehem where it all began, to Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, the Jordan Valley, the Mount of Transfiguration and finally Jerusalem. “Introducing Jesus of Nazareth” is a straightforward, concise re-telling of the Gospel story. Helping Peter Marty tell the story, are a diverse group of pastors from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

CDs are available at no charge in the narthex and the church office.

Announcement of Vacancy

Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM) is now accepting applications for a part-time position for the 2007-08 school year.

Special Education Teacher/Consultant (Part-Time)

Qualifications: Special Education Teacher, minimum of Bachelor’s degree; certified special education teachers preferred. Consultation experience or course work.
Responsibilities: Serving students with special learning needs in a Christian setting. Duties include: Developing and implementing IEPs and lesson plans consistent with IEPs; reviewing and interpreting educational data; conducting classroom observation for potential students with special needs; conferring with parents, general education teachers, and principal.
Salary: Salary and benefits package is competitive.
Location: Sugar Land

Send, Fax, or Email resume to:

Lutheran Special Education Ministries
Attn: Barbara Friedel, Personnel
6861 E Nevada, Ste 2, Detroit, MI 48234
Phone 888-488-LSEM (5736) ext. 111
Fax: 313-368-0159

Learn more about LSEM

Service & Care

Feed the Homeless

The Feed the Homeless Ministry meets on Monday, May 14 at 5:45 p.m. in the kitchen at Christ the King Church.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of each month at Christ the King Lutheran Church to make sandwiches and prepare meals, and then deliver them to downtown homeless individuals. Our schedule is as follows:

5:45 p.m. - Meet in the kitchen and parish hall to set up and prepare the meals
7:00 p.m. - Leave CTK for downtown to deliver the meals

All are invited to help out with meal preparation, downtown delivery, or both! All are welcome.Contact Wendy Wiker for more information.

Tour CCSC and Witness Its Service to God’s People

Please join Clare Bruce, the Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) Resource Development Coordinator, for a tour of CCSC. Everyone is invited. The next scheduled tour is May 24 at 2:00 p.m. The tour will begin at 3230 Mercer. Please contact Jenna Nassif with any questions.

Survivors Unite to Celebrate Cancer Survivorship!

Join CanCare’s 13th annual National Cancer Survivors Day Luncheon and Candle Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, May 31, 2007 with a gathering time of 11:30 a.m. and luncheon from noon to 1:15 p.m. at the InterContinental Houston Hotel. Scott Hamilton, world celebrated figure skater and survivor of testicular cancer, will be the keynote speaker. Linda Lorell will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies. For reservations or call 713-461-0028. CanCare’s mission is to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors and their families.

Mission Trip to Peru

Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in The Woodlands is organizing a mission trip to our companion synod in Lima, Peru for June 21 – 25, 2007. People from Spirit of Joy, Living Word, Katy, Grace Lutheran, Conroe, and Joyful Life, The Woodlands, are already registered. Others are invited to come along as well, especially those with musical skills they’re willing to share with the group.

The trip will include visits to different area churches, a day care center, building relationships with members of these Lima congregations, and possibly helping with various building projects. The trip includes a Children’s Festival at Congregación Belén, which is attended by families throughout Lima.

For more information or to receive an application contact Phil Pienkos. Further information about our Peru Companion Synod and the Synod Global Missions is available at www.ilep.org and www.globalmissiongulfcoast.org.
Pr. Haueisen has already registered and will be a part of this mission group.

For information, contact Pat Weatherspoon-Hall at the at 713-461-0028 or www.cancare.org.

Snack Providers Needed

Looking for an occasional, yet extremely important ministry?! We are now recruiting snack providers for after Sunday services. The light refreshments that are set out with the coffee each Sunday provide a great opportunity for fellowship for members and visitors alike. Not only that, the donations they generate go to the World Hunger Appeal. Join this wonderful ministry of hospitality that also benefits hunger relief. You can provide snacks only once or twice a year or as often as you’d like. For more information or to sign up, contact Beverly Davis or 713-523-2864 ext. 27.

ONE Lutheran Campaign

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has been actively engaged in advocacy on hunger and justice issues for many years. Now, at a key point in history, the ELCA is joining Bread for the World, the Alliance to End Hunger, and others in a coordinated effort against the injustice of extreme poverty. ONE Lutheran is the ELCA-specific effort to promote the ONE Campaign. ONE Lutherans acting together can bring real power to this social justice movement. Check out the mobile bulletin board or visit www.elca.org/advocacy for more information.