Good Morning – The threat of inclement weather is once again in the forefront of local news. The grocery stores will have a run on milk & bread and the de-icer trucks have already made their mark on the bridges and overpasses in hopes of keeping those who must be on the roads safe, if it actually happens. Have you ever thought about your preparations for the inevitable end of life on earth? What can you do differently in your life now to thank God for the gift of His Son and His amazing grace AND spread the WORD to others? Each day we are given new opportunities and new beginnings. It is never too late to start!
Epiphany was this past Thursday. The Wisemen followed the star to Bethlehem in search of the infant king. We don’t know if they had questions between themselves, but they followed where God led without question and were among the first to realize this baby was truly the Son of God. Sunday, we will celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord. Read the Gospel lesson below. Another prophetic fulfillment from the book of Isaiah. Through Jesus’ baptism and our own baptism, we are joined with Christ to live with Him always. Thank God.
Gospel Lesson Matthew 3:13-17
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. 16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
Check out the bulletin boards in the breezeway. CTK's youth have pictures of activities and events from 2010. They are involved in many areas of ministry and thank the congregation for all of your support! The other board features an adorable Nativity Scene made by our own Sunday School Children. We are very grateful to Mrs.. Cissy Welch for her leadership and creativity as SS Super. and she guides the teachers and children each week. THANK YOU MRS. WELCH & MR. MLLER!
Reminder: if you have not paid for your Christmas Poinsettia yet, $8.00 per plant, you may put your payment in the offering plate or mail it to the office. THANK YOU for helping to make the Sanctuary so beautiful for our Christmas Services~
GETTING TO KNOW YOU - Plan to welcome our new and transfer members at a light reception in the Fellowship Hall on Jan 16th following the 11:00 AM Service.
Our Pastors, Elders and representatives from various ministries will be there to encourage our newest members to get involved in the life of their new Christ the King community. All we need to round out the day is your hand extended in Christian fellowship and encouragement.
Lutheran Witness Subscriptions - Please note the cost of the Lutheran Witness is now $14.00. If you would like to continue or start your subscription, please turn in the envelope provided in your offering envelope box. Checks should be made payable to Christ the King.
2011 Offering Envelopes – If you still need to pick yours up in the Fellowship Hall
PANCAKE BREAKFAST – It is time again for the Annual CTK Youth Pancake Breakfast. Mark your calendar for Sat. Feb. 12th from 7:30-11:00 AM in the gym. Tickets go on sale next Sunday, Jan. 16th. $5.00 for an individual or $20.00 per family. Proceeds benefit our awesome Youth Program~
BIBLE STUDY
Children’s Sunday School - PK – 6th will meet in their Sunday School Rooms this week: PS- Rm 312, K-1st – Rm 306, 2nd–4th – Rm 309, 5th-6th – Rm 302
Confirmation Class (7th & 8th) - Meets in Bldg. 3, Room 307 at 9:45 am
SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS – beginning at 10:00 am
Vernon Brugge will take a 2 week session to look at the Christmas story from the book of Luke. Class meets in Bldg. 2, Room 205
Fellowship Hall – Tom Geyer will begin a study on 1 Peter
Young Adult/College – Computer Lab
High School – Youth Room Bldg. 2
Adult Catechism – Conference Room – Office Building
Christian Discourse Session 3 & 4 will begin Sunday in Bldg. 2, Rooms 202 & 204. If you checked out one of the God Space books from the church office, PLEASE RETURN IT, so others have the opportunity to read it. THANKS
THE BOOK OF REVELATION – 9:30 am & 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall - led by Pastor Neugebauer
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY MORNINGS Come and see why Martin Luther said every Christian should memorize Romans. If you have questions about justification by faith, this is the one book of the Bible you want to study. Join us at 6:45 on Tuesday mornings in the Conference Room for this important outline of Christian doctrine.
Women’s Bible Study led by Diane Neugebauer will meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at the home of Christy Hill, at 6:15PM, or on the 2nd & 4th Mondays at the Starbucks in Germantown, 9155 Poplar at Saddlecreek across from Wendy’s in Germantown also at 6:15 PM. For more information, please contact Christy Hill at christy31@comcast.net
OUTREACH & MISSIONS
CHRISTIAN DISCOURSE TRAINING - Section #5 is open for sign-up. Remember, this is a 3 Sunday commitment during the Sunday School hour. The sign up will be located on the table in the narthex along with the titles of 3 books, you are encouraged to read.
Faith in Action:
We keep members of the armed forces in our prayers on Sunday morning and hopefully you remember them daily in your prayers and devotions. There is another way we can show our support for our troops and that is by collecting and sending small sample size items for personal hygiene. Troops stationed in remote areas overseas have very limited access to any of these things, so we encourage you to bring any items to the collection box in the narthex and we will make sure they get mailed out. If you would like to help defray the cost of mailing, please consider a check for $12.50 (payable to CTK with notation in the Memo line – TROOPS)
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY – CTK is starting up its next Dave Ramsey Financial Peace class the 3rd week of January. Look for more details to come. If you have any questions, please contact Jackie or Ross Butler at 901-634-4362.
The Mid-South District is sponsoring a workshop for all who are passionate about children and children’s ministry. The worship will be at Grace Celebration Lutheran Church, 8601 Trinity Road, in Cordova on January 15th from 9:30-11:30 AM. More information is available in the church office or on the district’s website, www.mid-south.com. Click the “Children’s Ministry” button to register or get more information. Registration deadline – January 9 – THIS SUNDAY
FELLOWSHIP
BOWLING – It’s time to sign up for the CTK Adult Bowling League! You may sign-up as a team (4 people) or individually. Bowling begins in January at All Star Lanes at Quince and White Station. Sigh-up sheet is in the narthex. Any questions, call Gary Lucius @ 494-2382.
VOLLEYBALL - Practice will resume on Jan. 23rd at 2 PM in the Gym. Teens and adults are welcome. Games will begin in February (friendly competition among area churches). There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex. Plan to join us on Jan. 23rd for exercise, fellowship and fun. If you have questions, contact the church office 682-8404 or Connie Morten 901-859-9604.
GAME DAY AT CTK – Do you like playing and learning “old” and “new” games? There has been some interest in getting a group together the last Wed. of each month in the fellowship hall (after Pastor’s AM Bible Study class) to play games; Monopoly, Score Four, Clue, dominos, Yahtzee, card games, and any other game that you have that would be fun to learn to play. Bring a sack lunch to munch on after class. What a great way to fellowship and have fun during the cold winter months. Men and women both invited. If you are interested, please email Barbara Riley at jeanriley1@juno.com. More specific details will be available as soon as we get information on how may are interested in participating.
YOUTH
SENIOR HIGH
SNAC –
JR. HIGH –
LIFT -
Check out the Youth Website at www.ctkyouth.net to see what our youth are doing. Pictures, projects and more.
CTK Youth have Rechargeable Kroger Gift Cards available in increments of $5.00. You can purchase these for yourself or to give as gifts and 5% of the amount you spend for groceries or gas is sent directly to CTK to support various events for our youth program. If you have questions, please contact Chris or Kitty at 682-8404. If you are looking for a company gift idea, this is one gift you can be guaranteed will be appreciated and used - Everyone needs food and/or gas!
THIS WEEK AT CHRIST THE KING
SUNDAY
Home Bible Study, 7:00 PM, Chunn
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Men’s Bible Study, 6:45 AM, Conference Room
Nehemiah’s
“To Live is Christ” Women’s Bible Study, 10:00 AM, Youth Room
Bell Choir Rehearsal, 5:30 PM, Choir Loft
Dave Ramsey Preview Session, 6:30 PM, Fellowship Hall,
Home Bible Study, 7:00 PM, Wilson’s
WEDNESDAY
Bible Study, 9:30 AM, Fellowship Hall
Bible Study, 6:30 PM, Fellowship Hall
Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 PM, Choir Loft
THURSDAY
Home Bible Study, 7:00 PM, Jacquez
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Quilters, 9:00 AM, Fellowship Hall
MISC.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS SHOULD BE IN BY THURSDAY MORNING! You may submit them via phone @ 682-8404 or email @ ctkmphs@yahoo.com
The King’s Messenger (CTK’s monthly newsletter) is available as an e-Newsletter! This saves the congregation postage and gets the information to you in a timely manner. If you would like to receive your CTK MESSENGER in this manner, please email ctkmphs@yahoo.com with your name and we will add you to list in time for the December newsletter.
Blessings on your week