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Saturday, September 28 & Sunday, September 29, 2019This Week and The King’s Banner, our monthly newsletter,

are available at ctkelc.org

New Member OrientationOn September 29 at 12:30 p.m. all who are interested in learning more about Christ the King Church’s ministries and community are invited to a luncheon on third floor with the pastors. On October 6, we will receive all who would like to join themselves to the mission of Christ the King Church as new members.

Blessing of the Animals October 5Join us for the Blessing of the Animals service in the courtyard of Christ the King Church on Saturday, October 5 at 9:30 a.m.

Come together with all your neighbors and bring your pets. Pet treats and human snacks will be available following the service.

Pastor Britta Taddiken of St Thomas Church, Leipzig at Christ the King Church October 1-7

We welcome Senior Pastor Britta Taddiken of St Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany at Christ the King Church during the first week of

October. Pastor Taddiken will preach at the morning services on October 6 and give the homily at Bach Vespers at 6:00 p.m. We will also meet congregation council member Dr. Matthias Schwarz who will lead Sunday Forum at 9:45 a.m. with a Q&A on the particular chal-lenges of congregational life at St Thomas.

Bach Vespers, October 6Bach Season opens with Vespers on Sunday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. Vespers features Bach Cantata 67 with our Bach Choir, soloists, and orchestra.

Our guest homilist will be Britta Taddiken from St. Thomas Church in Leipzig. A festive wine and cheese reception follows. Come join this joyful opening of the season!

Young Adults VolunteerOctober 5, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noonJoin the Young Adults as we volunteer at CCSC’s Emergency Services (3434 Branard) on Saturday, October 5 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. All are welcome to join us on the first Saturday every other month. For questions or to RSVP, please contact nathan@wikernet.com.

Sunday, September 29 5:00 p.m.Houston Brass Band and Houston Saengerbund celebrate Oktoberfest with a free concert of German music in the courtyard

Writing CircleResumes on Friday, October 4 at 1:30 p.m.. Contact Anna Fay Williams, texaslion11@yahoo.com.

Family Friday October 4, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Families with babies and toddlers come to-gether on the first Friday of the month when we share dinner, playtime and conversation! This is a fun, social time – the group is always open to new friends joining. Come join us!

When: October 4, 5:00-6:45 p.m.Where: Parish hallDinner: Pizza and salad BYOB

Sunday Forum 9:45 a.m. in the parish hall

CREATION CARECORNER

“For there is no salvation of man if there is no salvation of nature, for man is in nature and nature is in man.”

(Paul Tillich, German Lutheran theologian, died 1965)

September 29: What in the world is Am-mparo? A new outreach ministry of Christ the King ChurchThe newly forming Ammparo group at Christ the King Church will introduce its scope in

this new (and not so new) area of justice advocacy ministry. Our congregation and synod are participating members of the ELCA’s AMMPARO (Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation, and Opportunities) network. Ammparo intends to engage as a church body with af-filiates and partners to respond to the migration situation and its causes and to advocate for migrant children and their families.

October 6: Q&A with leaders of St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, GermanyPastor Taddiken and council member Dr. Matthias Schwarz will lead a Q&A on the particular challenges of congre-gational life at St Thomas. The church is an international pilgrimage site for admirers of J.S. Bach who served as its cantor and director of the famous boy choir. We are thrilled for this opportunity to deepen the covenant relationship between Christ the King Church and St. Thomas Church.

October 13: Council Listening PostThe congregation council will give a general update on church business and ministry, and members and friends are invited to share questions and concerns. The conversation about Memorial Drive Lutheran Church will not be part of the agenda.

October 20: News from Our Companion Synod Central African Republic

Shameless, A Sexual ReformationA small group book studyWednesday, 6:00 p.m. through October 16If you would like to participate, please contact Pastor Karin Liebster, karinliebster@ctkelc.org to RSVP.

Friday Morning Bible Study All are invited to Friday Morning Bible Study. Join us for a cup of coffee at 10:00 a.m. in the council room Bible Study and prayer begin at 10:30, and we finish approximately 11:40 a.m.

We read the texts assigned for the Sunday liturgy and prepare ourselves for the encoun-ter with the living Lord who promises to be with us in word and sacrament. No need to pre-register, simply join us!

Sunday Evening Conversation on Creation Houston’s Air Quality Challenges & What You Can DoSunday, September 29, 6:00 p.m. onlinepresented by Bakeyah Nelson, Executive Director, Air Alliance Houston On September 29, Bakeyah Nelson, will discuss air quality issues in Houston & how you can take action. Air Alliance Houston believes that everyone has a right to breathe clean air. They conduct applied research, provide education, and engage in advocacy to accomplish their mission. Learn how, by working together, we can deliver cleaner air for a healthier future! Please register for this talk on eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at brenskelle@aol.com with any questions or to get a copy of the recording.

Luther League Fall Lock-In: Friday, October 11-12On Friday, October 11 beginning at 6:00 p.m., all middle school and high school youth are invited to join the Luther League for an evening of fellowship, fun, getting to know each other, and a time of devotion and service work. RSVP by October 9 to Deacon Ben Remmert as spots are limited. $20 includes our evening activities, snacks, and beverages. Friends are welcome to join!

In Our Own VoiceThursday, October 106:00-7:30 p.m., 2nd floor presented by NAMI

(National Association for Mental Illness)Sponsored by our Community of Hope lay chaplainsCome hear one of NAMI Greater Houston members share a compelling personal story about living with mental ill-ness, focusing on recovery, and the message of hope. In Our Own Voice is a program of the National Association for Mental Illness which shares information about mental illness, mental health recovery, and its impact on partici-pants’ lives…in their own voices. The program provides an opportunity for those who have struggled with mental illness to gain confidence and to share their individual experiences of recovery and transformation.

Anyone familiar with mental illness knows that recovery is not a singular event, but a multi-dimensional, multi-lin-ear journey characterized more by the mindset of the one taking it than by his or her condition at any given moment along the way. Understanding recovery as having several dimensions makes its uneven course easier to accept. Much as we don’t blame the cancer patient for dying of invasive tumors, we can’t condemn a consumer whose symptoms overtake his or her best efforts to manage illness. Recovery is the point in someone’s illness in which the illness is no longer the first and foremost part of his or her life, no longer the essence of all his or her existence. Ultimately, recovery is about attitude and making the effort.

Check your Blood PressureBlood pressure screenings are held on the last Sunday September 29 in the narthex.

Wanted: toilet paper and laundry detergent (any size, liquid or powder)

World Homeless Weekend: October 11-13Every year in October, cities across the globe observe World Homeless Day. Its purpose is to draw attention to the needs of people experienc-ing homelessness and provide opportunities for communities to get involved in responding to to this urgent humanitarian issue.

Christ the King Church, as a member of the Council of Congregations of SEARCH Homeless Services, invites our members and friends to join on Sunday, October 13 in prayer, awareness raising and service, on behalf of some of the most marginalized and vulnerable mem-bers of our city.

You can participate by: • donating toilet paper and laundry deter-

gent (any size, liquid or powder) for dis-tribution to SEARCH clients living at New Hope Housing,

• picking up Luther Packs (survival kits) in the narthex for distribution to individuals on the street, and

• by praying for and advocating on behalf of the homeless.

Music Weekends for Children and Youth at Christ the King Church Mark your calendars!Children and youth join to make music in worship on Reformation Sunday and during Advent and Christmas. Music director Rick Erickson and Music Associate Mary Joy Silmaro lead rehearsals that include music, movement and reading. Snacks and special activities such as pumpkin carving and Christmas pageant make these weekends fun events for everyone. We invite all children and youth old enough for singing and group activities to sign up. Registration can be done via link in Thursday evening emails, online, and in an email to be sent to all families. With questions please email rick@bachsocietyhouston.org.

Singing God’s Grace – Celebrating the ReformationOctober 19, 10-11:30 a.m. (Saturday) October 26, 10-11:30 a.m. (with pumpkin carving) (Saturday)Singing in worship, Reformation Sunday, October 27

We celebrate with these members and friends who are remembering their baptism this week: Darden BourneClara BrunsLandon BurkeDavid GuarinoCliff Helmcamp

Terri KoehlerCandace PhillipsJudi SiffBeatrice WelscherCarson Sahualla

The Rev. Dr. Duane Larson, Senior PastorThe Rev. Karin Liebster, Associate Pastor

Deacon Ben Remmert, Director of Youth and Family Ministry Beverly Davis, Director of Congregational Care

Linda Schoene, Congregational Nurse Deacon Rick Erickson, Cantor, Director of Bach Society Houston

Mary Joy Silmaro, Music Associate Robert Walp, Brass Choir Director Beth Hartfiel, Interim Church Administrator

Phone: 713-523-2864 2353 Rice Blvd, Houston TX, 77005 Email: ctk@ctkelc.org Website: ctkelc.org

Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 29 8:30 a.m. Worship, ELW 9 9:45 a.m. Sunday Forum, parish hall 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and Confirmation 10:50 a.m. Worship, ELW 9 12:30 p.m. New Member luncheon, 3rd floor 5:00 p.m. Oktoberfest, courtyard 6:00 p.m. Creation Care Webinar, online

Monday, September 30 Church Office Closed 8:15 a.m. Morning Prayer, 3rd floor

Tuesday, October 1 8:15 a.m. Morning Prayer, 3rd floor

Wednesday, October 2 8:15 a.m. Morning Prayer, 3rd floor 6:00 p.m. Book Study, 3rd floor 6:15 p.m. Brass Choir, 001 7:30 p.m. Church Choir, 001 7:30 p.m. Chorus, 011

Thursday, October 3 8:15 a.m. Morning Prayer, 3rd floor 10:00 a.m. Piecemakers, 3rd floor

Friday, October 4 8:15 a.m. Morning Prayer, nave 9:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, 3rd floor 10:00 a.m. Friday Morning Bible Study, council room 5:00 p.m. Family Friday, parish hall

Saturday, October 5 9:30 a.m. Blessing of the Animals, court-yard 1:00 p.m. Yoga, parish hall 6:00 p.m. Contemplative Worship, nave

Sunday, October 6 8:30 a.m. Worship, ELW 9 9:45 a.m. Sunday Forum, parish hall 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and Confirmation 10:50 a.m. Worship, ELW 9 6:00 p.m. Bach Vespers, nave

Mission OfferingThe mission offering is collected at the

church doors at the end of worship. A Healing Place

Bright Stars of Bethlehem promotes peace and jus-tice in Palestine through Dar al-Kalima University of Arts & Culture and its

initiatives for youth, families and older adults, as well as public advocacy for basic human rights. Bright Stars of Bethlehem is dedicated to educating the next generation of creative leaders in Palestine.

What is the CTK Festival?It’s our time to party for a good cause, really, several good causes. CTK Festival is a dinner and fundraiser for charities supported by our church.

Sounds like fun! How are the funds raised? There are several fun ways to party for our causes - make gifts directly to the organizations at the festival dinner, sign up for parties (also known as Sociables), buy one of the exciting items offered in the live auction, or buy tickets for an opportunity to take home an original Piecemakers hand-stitched quilt.What can I do to help? Plan to attend the festival, offer to host a Sociable, buy lots of drawing tickets - more information will be in next month’s banner.

Interested in volunteering? Contact Mary Ann Beseda at maryannbeseda@gmail.com

Their key initiatives include:• Dar al-Kalima University of Arts and Culture• Outreach for Children and Youth (Diyar)• Outreach to Older Adults (Ajyal)

We build a house!

I Kings 5:5

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Through wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established ~ Proverbs 24:3

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