CONNECTIONS - JULY 25, 2010

Good Morning – This week in the gospel lesson, we hear Jesus’ instructions on prayer.  This is a reminder to each of us to start our day in prayer and devotion…. No matter what the world places in our path, God will guide us through it, if we just follow HIM!   Join us in the cool respite of CTK’s Sanctuary for our worship service of quiet meditation, beautiful music, prayer, lessons from the pulpit, Confession & Absolution and the Sacrament of Holy Communion.  What a wonderful way to start each new week!  

Gospel Lesson: Luke 11:1-13 – Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer  

¹One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples."  ²He said to them, "When you pray, say:  " 'Father, hallowed be your name,  your kingdom come.
 ³Give us each day our daily bread.  ⁴Forgive us our sins,  for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’ "  ⁵Then he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and he goes to him at midnight and says, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, ⁶because a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have nothing to set before him.'  ⁷"Then the one inside answers, 'Don't bother me. The door is already locked, and my children are with me in bed. I can't get up and give you anything.' ⁸I tell you, though he will not get up and give him the bread because he is his friend, yet because of the man's boldness^[e] he will get up and give him as much as he needs.  ⁹"So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. ¹⁰For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. ¹¹"Which of you fathers, if your son asks for^[f] a fish, will give him a snake instead? ¹²Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? ¹³If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"

 ANNOUNCEMENTS  

Mary Schonert is an elderly member of our congregation, and is in need of a ride to church on Sundays.   If you are willing to help her in this manner, her address and phone are as follows: 901-743-0630, 4609 Dunn, Memphis , 38111, which is south of Rhodes/Quince, just east of Getwell.  Thank You!  

There are still some Church Directories looking for their owners.   Please pick yours up in the Church Office Sunday after either service~  

The King’s Messenger (CTK’s monthly newsletter) is now available as an e-Newsletter!  July begins our fiscal year at CTK and we decided this would be a great time to start utilizing the technology we have available. It has all the information you are accustomed to with color added!   We started with 48 and would love this number to grow.  If you are interested in receiving The King’s Messenger via email, please notify the church office at ctkmphs@yahoo.com with your name & email address.    

 REDWHITE & BLUE FUNDRAISER  

Only 2 weeks left!!!! Thank you to all who have participated thus far…there are still envelopes left just waiting for you!  It’s a new and different approach to raising funds for Children’s Ministry and the Youth Ministry.  On the table in the Narthex you will find envelopes each numbered with amounts from $1.00 - $100.00.  Select your envelope, pray for the ministry you are supporting, and return the envelope and your contribution to the box on the table!  RED supports YOUTH MINISTRY, BLUE supports CHILDREN”S MINISTRY & WHITE supports BOTH EQUALLY. 

Mark your calendars (Saturday August 7) for CTK’s 2^ND ANNUAL SPRUCE UP DAY. There is a “Helper List” on the bulletin board in the narthex.  Sign up so we can get the TO DO lists ready and supplies on hand.  The day begins at 9:00 am and lunch will be provided at noon.  

October is “Church Library Month” and CTK’s Church Library will celebrate its Grand Opening on Sunday, October 3!  The walls have been painted, at he carpet laid, the beautiful bookshelves lovingly handcrafted, and we are looking for new books to add to our growing collection.  Lifeway Christian Bookstore on Winchester is partnering with CTK to offer the congregation the opportunity to purchase books to fill our shelves.  During the week of Sept. 12-18, CTK members & friends will get a 20% discount.  Watch the August Newsletter for more details!  

BIBLE STUDY   

Children’s Sunday School begins at 9:45 am   

PRE-SCHOOL – 6^h GRADE –  SUMMER FUN has begun.  Please meet in Bldg. 3 - Room 308 for opening and then move to the gym for faith-building games & service activities.  

7^th & 8^th graders – There is a class especially for you this summer.  Meet with Ken Hanna in Bldg 3, Room 301 at 9:45.  

Sunday Adult Bible Classes – beginning at 10:00 am 

FELLOWSHIP HALL –   Pastor Goble will lead the study this week  

Bldg. 2 Room 205 -  In-depth study of the Book of Matthew – led by Vernon

 Brugge  Computer Lab – College/Young Adult –   Tim Boyer    

  THIS WEEK

Men’s Morning Bible Study meets Thursday morning at 6:45 in the Conference Room.  On June 3 we will begin a study of St. Paul ’s letter to the Colossians.  Come see why these letters are important to Christianity and be amazed by the insights Paul had after only a few years.  Warm donuts, fellowship and Bible Study… a great way to start your Thursday!  

LADIES SUMMER BIBLE STUDY – A closer relationship with the Lord is the goal of a new six week Bible study, Best Friends Forever, held Wednesday morning 10:00 – 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. Have Coffee with The Savior and other friends while you enjoy the class led by Marcia Bails and Grace Howell.  

 HOME BIBLE STUDY GROUPS – MEETING THIS WEEK –  

SUNDAY –  CHUNN – 7:00 PM

MONDAY –

TUESDAY –  

WEDNESDAY –

THURSDAY – 

FRIDAY

OUTREACH & MISSIONS  

FUZZY FRIENDS FOR HAITI – Thank you for all the great donations so far ~  My project for sending stuffed animals to the children of Haiti who endured the recent earthquake (so they can get comfort from having their own “protective” fuzzy friend) - is going well and moving fast.   

Presently, we are still collecting new and gently –used stuffed animals.  The Tiara Tea Society of Memphis is helping me find organizations in Haiti to send them to and is assisting in finding methods of shipping the stuffed animals.  We currently have the BRESNA Orphanage located in Port Au Prince, Haiti , who will be receiving the stuffed animals for the children there, and many other kids who will be arriving soon.  In addition, there is a doctor who is interested in getting stuffed animals for the children in the local hospitals, and an agency in Memphis who sends medical supplies to Haiti that may help with the shipping. 

Please keep them coming!  (Medium or large animals and please NO “famous” figures).  A box is located in the Narthex or I can make arrangements to pick them up from your home or office.  My goal is to have this project completed sometime in September.   

Thank you.

Meredith Johnson (683-7408; tobyandboshco@gmail.com)  

The LWML is sponsoring a project through July and August to collect items for layette kits for Lutheran World Relief.

In refugee camps, hospitals, and villages around the world, gifts of layettes convey a warm welcome to newborns and their mothers who are in desperate need.

The following items are needed for each layette kit:

*Two lightweight cotton shirts or Onesies* (or similar item)

*Two long- or short-sleeved gowns or sleepers  (with or without feet)

*Two receiving blankets, medium weight cotton or flannel, or crocheted or knitted with      lightweight yarn (suggested size is 36" X 36")

*Four cloth diapers, flat fold  preferred

*One sweater or sweatshirt

*Two washcloths (full-size preferred)

*One bath-size bar (4-5 oz.) of gentle soap, in its original wrapping

*Two diaper pins OR two large, metal safety pins  

Gently used, clean items can be substituted for new ones. 

Sizes up to 24 months may be used. 

A collection receptacle will be available in the Narthex.

For questions, email Janet Rudd at ruddmann@bellsouth.net

Thanks everyone!  

 FELLOWSHIP  

Mark your calendars now for Sunday August 15 as CTK begins its celebration of 50 Years in Christian Education.  Dedication of the 2010-2011 staff and faculty AND the installation of our new principal, Tom Geyer, will take place at the 11:00 service.  Immediately following this service plan to join us in the gym for lunch “CTK WELCOMES THE GEYERS”.  The main dish will be provided and you may bring a side dish or dessert.  RSVP’s for the lunch are REQUIRED!  Look for the flyer in the bulletin, fill it out and place it in the box in the narthex. Please join the entire CTK family for this joyous occasion!  

 YOUTH  

SENIOR HIGH NEWS  - summer Sunday School continues as we study different character fro the Bible, as chosen by the students:  

July 25                        ZACCHEUS  

“S Cubed” – Swimming, Snacks Study  - Wednesday night at the Hugos’ (6:30-8:30 PM)  We are learning about Disciplines of a Godly Person.  Join us!  

SNAC (Sunday Night After Church)

Theme movie night – June 25 – Surprise Movie!  

JUNIOR HIGH – LIFT (Living In Faith Together) NEWS – We meet on Thursday nights from 6:30-8:30 for Swimming, Snacks & Study at the Hugos’ unless otherwise noted.  This summer we are focusing on LOVE from Corinthians 13.  Join us and BRING A FRIEND!  

F.I.S.H. Camp will be August 6 & 7. 

(Freshman Introduction to the Senior High Youth Group)  This is a great opportunity for incoming freshmen to meet and get to know the older students in Senior High.  

Check out the Youth Website at www.ctkyouth.net to see what our youth are doing.  Pictures, projects and more.  

MISC  

MUSIC IN THE AIR!  We are looking for young people proficient in playing an instrument with the idea of creating a youth orchestra.  We are also interested in finding a volunteer who has experience in leading and directing.  For more information please contact Carolin Johnson at soprano1716@comcast.net or call the church office.  

CTK School is on TWITTER!  Check is out at www.twitter.com/CTKSchool

There is an immediate opening at CTK for a part time position in the finance office.  Mrs. Paula Morris is resigning and we are looking for a replacement to fill this position.  Primary responsibilities include Payroll, Accounts Payable and General Ledger accounting.  Please send resumes to Mr. Mickey Perry in the church office.  

MR. TROY JAMES, our maintenance-repair-rescue-emergency-lawncare-car-trouble –chef-coworker-confident-etc. and FRIEND is retiring after many years of service & dedication to CTK.   We will present a gift to Troy & Candy at the beginning of 11:00 worship service on August 15 and if you would like to contribute to this THANK YOU gift, please place your gift in the offering plate (made out to CTK with “ Troy ’s Gift” in the memo line) or bring it by the church office.    

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS SHOULD BE IN BY THURSDAY MORNING!   You may submit them via phone @ 682-8404 or email @ ctkmphs@yahoo.com