Wednesday Community MealThe meal for Wednesday, January 9th will be chicken lo mein (chicken with veggies and Asian noodles), mandarin salad, and dessert. The Council and Foundation are scheduled to serve and clean-up on 1/9. The Trinity Choir are scheduled on 1/16. All are welcome to this free-will offering meal!

Tai Chi classes at CTKWe will be offering 2 different Tai Chi classes starting in January. Each class will run for 7 weeks, $25 for each 7-week session. Payment should be made to CTK in advance of the first class.Class #1 will be Thursday mornings at 9:30, starting January 10th.Class #2 will be Saturday mornings at 10:00, starting January 12th.Classes are held in the West Chapel. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes (tennis shoes). Class are taught by certified instructor Linda Thompson. Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise that can be done seated or standing (no laying on the floor). The style taught includes agile steps and exercised designed to enhance mobility, breathing and relaxation and mental well-being. The movements don't require deep bending or squatting, making it easier and more comfortable to learn. Sign-up in the commons!!!

The CROWD Goes Skiing!Do you love skiing or snowboarding? Are you looking for a chance to get outside this winter and “shred the gnar??” Or are you just looking for a fun winter get-away with friends? Then come and join us on a winter ski retreat up north March 7th-March 10th. Sign-ups are now live on the website. Cost is $475 per skier OR $355 per nonskier. Friends are encouraged to come! https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/509349 (sign-up link) Contact Brittany (bmcdonald@ctkb.org or Pastor Rory (rphilstrom@ctkb.org) for questions.

CHRIST THE KING STAFF 8600 Fremont Ave. S. Bloomington, MN 55426 - 952-881-8600 – www.ctkb.orgRory Philstrom, Lead Pastor rphilstrom@ctkb.orgMaria Anderson Lippert, Assoc. Pastor manderson@ctkb.orgBjorn Gustafson, Director of Music bgustafson@ctkb.org Brittany McDonald, Children, Youth & Family Director bmcdonald@ctkb.org Jane VeVea, Congregational Coordinator jvevea@ctkb.orgJane Bishop, Finance & Property Admin. jbishop@ctkb.orgDan Lenort, Custodian dlenort@ctkb.orgDarin Tysdal, Assistant Music Director mahlerii@aol.comLynn Lenort, Faith Community Nurse llenort@ctkb.org

Nursery Care provided by Miss Jodi who lovingly cares for the children of CTK

Welcome to Christ the King January 5 and 6, 2019

SATURDAY – January 5 8:45a Yoga 5:00p Worship SUNDAY – January 6 Epiphany 9:00a KCC – West Chapel 9:30a Worship with Holy Communion 10:45a FLIP Epiphany Event – Social Hall Noon CYF Meeting - Office

In your prayers this week, please remember: Susanne Smith and her family at the death of her dad, Darrell Smith Continuing Prayers: Claire Hesterman, Willow & Bella Hoff (great-nieces of Dave & Lorie

Aljoe), Ryan Dorsey (Bev Dorsey’s grandson and Nancy Dorsey’s nephew), Clariece Mitchell (Chloe Ashley’s sister), John Clemmons (Elizabeth Black Lance’s father), Rod & Verda Hesse (parents of Suzan Pederson), Norm Andersen, Laurie Youmans (sister-in-law of Pam Jaye & Karen Youmans), Lois Torvik, Sandy Loehnis, and Steve Casperson, and Bruce Bernier (uncle of Sean Bernier)

New Prayers: Edan, Rory & Carolyn Philstrom, Bonnie Storley, and Marva Rausenberger Claire Hesterman and all who are homebound Rev. Philip and Lou-Marie Knutson, South Africa; Rev. Dorcas Wang, China and Peace Center

for the Blind in Jerusalem Lutheran Theological Training in South Africa

PICK-UP CHOIR!Come be part of a pick-up choir on Sunday, Jan. 13th!

Singers of any age and experience (readers/non-readers, note-readers or not) can come early at 8:45am to prepare a lovely selection to share in worship that day. A great opportunity for families to sing together, those who cannot come to an evening rehearsal to sing with regular choir, and those who used to sing in high school or college choirs and miss it! There will be a part for everyone. No need to RSVP unless you want to let Bjorn know early. Singers meet in the sanctuary by the piano that morning. Come!

This Week at Christ the King MONDAY – January 7 8:30a Church Chore Crew 9:00a Quilting – Social Hall 7:00p Stephen Ministry – Lounge 7:00p Global Mission – Room 106

TUESDAY – January 8 10:00a Staff Meeting – Office Noon J.O.Y Meeting – Social Hall 6:30p Yoga 7:00p Executive Meeting - Office 7:30p Emotions Anonymous - #110 WEDNESDAY – January 9 7:30a Men’s Bible Study - Perkins 9:00a Women’s Bible Study – Lounge 5:00p Community Meal 5:30p Bartimaeus Meeting - Office 6:00p Epiphany Worship 6:30p W.O.W. – Lower Level 6:30p Recovery Group - #110 6:30p Confirmation – Room 11 6:30p CROWD - Youth Room 7:30p Health Cabinet Meeting - #116

THURSDAY – January 10 9:30a Tai Chi – West Chapel 1:00p Cana Circle – Lounge FRIDAY – January 11

January Gift of Love – Global Health MinistriesGlobal Health Ministries (GHM) "Helping The Hands That Heal", was founded in 1987 by returning Medical Missionaries in consultation with American Lutheran Church Mission Staff. Since then it has developed a nationwide network of supporters for Lutheran Hospitals and Health Care programs in more than 30 countries. GHM carries out its mission through the gathering and shipping of requested medical supplies and equipment to these partners. Project grants are also made. In 2014 GHM increased its emphasis of working to improve sustainability and effectiveness in management. CTK continues to support GHM through the Gift of Love and the service of volunteers.

Discipleship Discovery: Centering PrayerBeginning Wednesday, January 16 th , from 6-7:30pm, Pastor Rory will lead a six-week Discipleship Discovery Group on Centering Prayer. This group will learn about the practice of Centering Prayer, a tradition of Christian contemplation. A portion of our time will be spent in prayer. The rest of our time will be spent learning about important figures in Christian mysticism and how this form of contemplative prayer can radically change the way we see the world. This group is open to all people with a desire to focus on their prayer life, regardless of experience. Sign up at CTKB.org or in the Commons. 

ONE BY ONE THEY CHANGED THE WORLDWomen of the Bible - Part 2 - Beginning January 23 rd

Once again, we will follow several women of the Bible on their journey of faith and their role in God’s plan. Women of that age had very little say in their own lives and are often overlooked in their contributions. We will learn about several heroines and how they changed the people around them. We will learn about the villainesses, and their missteps. But were they really the ‘bad girls’ history has made them out to be. Join me Wednesday nights, and learn more about the brave women of the Bible. Sign up at ctkb.org or in the Commons. Peace, Susan Hanson 

Fix and FreezeJoin us after the Annual Meeting on January 27th for our Healthy Cooking on a Budget’s “Souper Bowl” Fix and Freeze event. We are making Chicken meatball and barley soup with kale, carrots and celery. All meals have the option of being tailored to your preference. We will meet in the main kitchen at 11:45am to prepare a meal that will be ready for any event whether it be the Super Bowl or a nice, easy family meal. We will get to dine together to taste-test the soup after we prep our meal. Sign-up in the commons. 

Next Weekend at Christ the KingSATURDAY – January 12 8:45a Yoga 10:00a Tai Chi – West Chapel 5:00p Worship 5:30p KCC – West Chapel SUNDAY – January 13 Baptism of Our Lord 9:00a KCC – West Chapel 9:30a Worship with Holy Communion 10:45a Open Forum – Social Hall 10:45a Sunday School – Lower Level

Bible Readings for next week:Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29

Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

J.O.Y. in JanuaryJOY’s meeting will be on January 8, at noon. Bring your favorite potluck dish. Our pro-gram will feature Mike St. Aubin fromWashburn McReavy, Bloomington Chapel. Mark your calendars. Sign-up in the commons.

Open Forum in January1/6 - FLIP Epiphany Event for all generations1/13 - Global Mission, Pastor Kishe Mhando from Tanzania1/20 - Budget Meeting 1/27 - Annual Meeting

 Annual ReportPlease have the ministry team reports/articles turned into Jane VeVea in the office no later than January 14th! Thank you!