THE KING’S BANNER Christ the King Lutheran , Houston, Texas 2353 Rice Blvd, Houston TX 77005 Volume 70, Number 4 , April, 2015 713-523-2864 ctkelc.org Christ the King Church The Three Days The Three Days, the center of the church’s families pledge $2.3 year, begin at sundown on Thursday and conclude at sundown on million to capital appeal Day. additional commitments sought As commitments continue, pledges to Christ the King Lu- April 2 Maundy theran Church’s Build Us Up, Send Us Forth Capital Appeal Thursday have exceeded $2.3 million through the public phase of 7:30 p.m. Individual the campaign. Absolution, Holy Communion, Commitments have Stripping of the been received from 200 families for an av- April 3 Good Friday erage of $11,500 for 3:00 p.m. Music for Passiontide the three-year Appeal. Bach: St Matthew Passion,Bach Choir and Orchestra Nearly $1 million was 7:30 p.m. Liturgy of the Word and Adoration of the Cross pledged during the week leading to Palm April 4 Holy Saturday Sunday. Midnight until 3:00 p.m. (every three hours) 6:00 p.m. Taizé Service (Vespers hour; no Eucharist) “With approximately 9:00 p.m. - The Service of Light, the Readings of 150 households still to Redemption, Baptismal Renewal and Eucharist pledge, we can antici- pate that more com- April 5 Easter Day mitments will be forthcoming,” said Russell and Stephanie 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion 9:45 a.m. Breakfast, Easter Egg Hunt, Flowering of the Cross Post, chairs of the campaign. 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion “We understand that Spring Break and other responsibili- 2:00 p.m. Ostermesse, German Language Service ties may have prevented some families from reaching a 3:00 p.m. Reception conclusion about their participation in the Appeal. We will continue to receive commitments through the Easter Canonical Hours Enrich The Three Days season and will announce final totals at the end of the The eight canonical hours mark the vigil from Good Friday (mid- season,” they said. “The campaign response team will night) until the Saturday Easter Vigil (9:00 p.m.). Every three continue to reach out to members and answer remaining hours a 30-minute service will occur in the narthex chapel, questions.” beginning at midnight. Everyone is invited to join the prayers at these times. If you would like to say the canonical hours at Continue on page 2. home or elsewhere, copies of the services will be available on the narthex table. See page 4. The Three Days The congregation is preparing for The Three Days of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Day. They stand at the center of our church year, beginning on sundown Thursday and concluding at sundown on Sunday. Maundy Thursday includes Individual Absolution, Holy Communion and the Stripping of the Altar. On Good Friday the congregation as- sembles around the Word and for the Adoration of the Cross. After sundown on Friday Canonical Hours will be held every three hours to mark Holy Saturday. After sundown on Saturday the Easter Day begins and the congregation gathers at 9:00 p.m. in the courtyard for the Vigil of Easter with the new fire and candle, the readings of redemption, the return of the “Alleluia” of Easter, and the celebration of the mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection in baptismal water and eucharistic bread and wine. On Easter Sunday we gather for worship at 8:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.Christ Seethe KingHoly Lutheran Week, Churchpage 2. 1 Build Us Up, Send Us Forth : A Walk through the Three Days Continued from page 1. Pr. Karin Liebster The $3-million, three-year Appeal, which Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-36 was approved by the congregation, has three Holy Week begins with the of palms and principal elements: Sunday of the Passion. The triumphant entry into Jeru- salem turns into days of danger and suspense, the last • We are renewing our worship space to supper with the disciples, ’ arrest and trial, the match our commitment to discipleship. denial and flight of the disciples, the crucifixion, the • We are building a garden for remem- burial, and the shock and surprise of the resurrection. brance and meditation to embrace the Jesus’ dying and rising is something whose meaning we whole cycle of life. yearn to understand and grasp, yet it will always resist • We are reducing our debt and strength- our wish to square its meaning; it will resist interpretation that nails down ening our financial foundation so that we one particular meaning only to exclude others. The dying and living Christ may be sent forth in service. is always more loving, more forgiving, more merciful, more self-giving, more faithful than we can ever imagine or grasp with any certitude. It is The campaign will fund long-needed repairs to exactly such uncertainty which we may embrace as we go into these high the , addressing both structural and cos- holy days, open for meaning that will reveal itself by the mystery of faith. metic concerns; remodeling of the outdated sacristy; replacement of the 35-year-old heat- I invite you on a walk with me through the Three Days. ing and air conditioning system; and construc- Three days from Thursday evening to Sunday give us time to go step by tion of a Paradise Garden and Columbarium, step through the multi-layered, multi-faceted, never simple, never empty a space that would combine a peaceful place reality of God’s movement , God’s reality among us. God is not far away for prayer and meditation with a resting place in heaven or in the depths of the earth but smack dab in the middle of for members and their families’ remains. us, among us, in Jesus, the Son of Man, the obedient servant, the loving The Appeal dedicates 25 percent of all com- healer, the merciful judge, the life giving Word. mitments to long-term debt reduction. A prin- The Three Days open doors to God, doors into the new covenant God cipal payment at the conclusion of the Appeal made with Israel into which we are now also invited, included through when combined with regular payments over the dying and rising of Jesus Christ. the course of this campaign would reduce On Maundy Thursday Jesus’ dying and rising opens the door of forgiveness. long-term debt from the current level, about “Forgive us our sin, forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who sin $1.75 million, to approximately $900,000. Fol- against us.” The absolution of sins which we receive returns us back to lowing this debt payment, the church’s annual the community, relieves our loneliness of thoughts racing around the ever debt service would be reduced to less than same track of whatever it is we cling to. Being forgiven ourselves, we are 10 percent of the annual budget. These sav- compelled to forgive, to love, to serve, to pour out – in the assembly, in ings—about $120,000—are funds that can be our families, our workplaces, the city and the world. invested each year in ministry work within the congregation, in the community and globally. On Good Friday Jesus’ dying and rising opens the door to vulnerability. The cross is a torture instrument of shame, scandal; shaming the crucified, The Appeal will also provide funds for a new shaming the family and shaming the community of the crucified. The cross parking lot on the south side of the church of Jesus however – the place where God divests all power, takes on the property, repairs to the bell tower and the shame, the scandal. Satan watches in dismay, because he, the ruler of this west parking lot, and creation of a new main- world cannot go there, cannot divest of power, cannot be vulnerable. But tenance fund that will be set aside to address God in Jesus can – so the ultimate exorcism takes place. And this is the critical physical plant issues as they arise. hour when God’s name is glorified. Good Friday shows us the weakness As in earlier campaigns, the congregation will of evil and the glory of God. share the proceeds with the broader Church. The Three Days are powerfully dynamic in the isolating, killing force of In this Appeal, the congregation will support laying a grain of wheat in the earth for it to die. For the one grain does not “Always Being Made New: The Campaign for stay there to die. Out of the one grain grows a plant with several heads of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America,” grain, each holding multiple kernels of grain. An explosion of abundance, which is seeking to raise nearly $200 million of multitude, of assembly, of nourishment, all from the same stem and to support companion churches around the root. It is astonishing that we, the assembly of believers, the body of world, world hunger, youth ministry, congre- Christ are rooted in the lonely dying and rising of Jesus. Jesus says, when gational renewal and planting new churches, I am lifted up from the earth (on the cross that is) I will draw all people to and more. Five percent of the funds raised will myself. Out of one a multitude. A huge assembly. The Greeks who came be directed to the ELCA campaign. that day to become followers of Jesus, they heard Jesus, the word about 2 The King’s Banner Continue on page 13. Interfaith Ministries' Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston program provides nutritional support to help seniors stay independent and in their own homes. Their programs — Meals on Wheels and aniMeals — assist more than 4,000 seniors in greater Houston The mission offering is collected at the church doors to remain independent and in their own homes. at the end of worship. Meals on Wheels aniMeals on Wheels is a home delivered meal program for seniors with limited is a program in which volunteers deliver donated dog & mobility, through the Harris County Area Agency on Aging. cat food to Meals on Wheels seniors who have pets. The Interfaith Ministries is the largest provider of services in program was started because they found that seniors were the Houston area. Each meal includes an entree, two 1/2- sharing their limited food and resources with their pet cup servings of fruit or vegetables, bread, milk and whole companions. Your support helps them continue to deliver fruit or dessert. They serve more than 4,000 seniors a hot almost 8,500 pounds of pet food to 1,110 pets each month! meal each day. For every $5 you give, IM is able to provide one homebound senior with a home delivered meal. Donations are accepted in the form of wet and dry dog and cat food or gift cards to local stores which sell pet food. This service is available to homebound individuals 60 years During April, we ask that members drop off pet food in the old and older and spouses of current service recipients. basket in the narthex. Virginia built her first home in the Houston Heights in 1945. She was always the family social Interfaith Ministries butterfly, walking all over the neighborhood to for Greater Houston visit and care for her family. Now, at 96 years old, Interfaith Ministries (IM) brings people of diverse she needs help from caring neighbors like you. faith traditions together for dialogue, collaboration Though she is grateful for a full life, Virginia's and service, as a demonstration of our shared beliefs. mobility is limited. A few years back, she fell and fractured her pelvic bone. She uses a walker to get "Meals on It envisions a community of faith working and acting Wheels brings around making grocery shopping, cooking, and together in response to the Divine call to create a me my meals more just, compassionate, and caring society. even small tasks very difficult. every weekday. IM’s Core Beliefs are: Virginia relies on Meals on Wheels for Greater Meals on Wheels is the reason • Interfaith Ministries promotes a community where Houston...and us. I'm able to stay faith is vital for our life together. Please make a special gift this April, take a stand in my house- • People of faith are accountable for building a just against senior hunger. Your gift will help your I've been here and compassionate community. for almost 70 homebound elderly neighbors get the nourish- • There is value in working together in the years." community. ment and companionship they need to stay -Virginia, 96 healthy and live out their golden years. IM works with 10 communities of faith, including Baha'i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Unitarian Universalist and Zoroas- trian. Together they provide the foundation upon which IM builds collaborative partnerships to serve seniors and refugees. Their programs advocate for the needs and rights of at-risk and special needs Mission children, enhance the independence and dignity Offering of low-income seniors, and improve the quality of April 26 life for refugees. Millions of people join together Collaboration among people of different faiths and observe World Malaria Day strengthens what IM accomplishes and bridges mis- on April 25. The ELCA Malaria understandings among people of diverse beliefs. IM Campaign is turning this day into serves individuals in a ten-county, greater Houston a special week ─ observing World Malaria Day on Sunday, April 26. area with the help of over 2,000 volunteers. Five years ago the ELCA Malaria Campaign set a goal to raise $15 million by 2015. We are at 99%. Help us reach 100%. Christ the King Lutheran Church 3 Eastertide Study on Wednesdays Sunday Forum Pursuit of the "Good Life" can lead to a high priced and high stress life. Come explore alternatives, the riches of simplicity Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in the basement classroom and compassion, from a Christian perspective. We'll consider the Members are invited fundamentals of life: time, money, food, sustainability, spiritual- to suggest speakers or topics. ity and community using the text Simpler Living, Compassionate Contact Pr. Karin at [email protected] Life: A Christian Perspective. The study will meet each Wednesday April 4 Easter Sunday No Sunday Forum. from April 8 - May 6 at 6:15 p.m. Easter Breakfast and Flowering of the Cross Summer Book Reviews April 12 and 19 The summer book reviews are a beloved tradition as an educa- Dr. Holly Carlson Zhao and Susan Giles are from the tional offering on Sundays during the summer months. We thank Amazing Place, a day facility for persons with mild to Dr. John Boles for serving as the coordinator of the reviews for moderate dementia. Their speakers bureau is very many years and we welcome Chris Bryant as this summer’s coor- active in the community and provides the latest infor- dinator. All interested in presenting a book on a Sunday morning mation and research related to dementia. Of particular at 9:45 a.m. during the summer are invited to contact Chris at at interest is the change in meal offerings at Amazing [email protected] with title, author and your Sun- Place that is based on recent research findings. Join day availability. If you have recently read a good book you’d love to us and explore ways to build cognitive strength and discuss or need an excuse to read a good book, then sign up and learn how diet affects brain health. share your reading pleasures with our members and friends. As much as we enjoy the wide variety of books that we usually hear April 12 Building Cognitive Strengths: reviewed, we particularly welcome books that explore religious, Brain Fitness 101 Holly Carlson Zhao, Ph.D. moral or ethical concerns of our society and the world. April 19 Brain Healthy Nutrition: Tre Ore (Three-Hour) Service on Good Friday How Diet Affects Brain Health Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4930 W. Bellfort, invites you Susan Giles, Amazing Place Community to an ecumenical Tre Ore (Three-Hour) Service on Good Friday, and Church Liaison April 3, from noon to 3:00 p.m. The service, during the traditional April 26 The Conversation Project hours before Christ’s death, is in seven parts and focuses on Jesus’ Preparing for end of life requires planning and de- words from the cross. Worshipers may come and go between cision-making on physical, emotional, financial and the parts. Neighborhood clergy offer meditations on each word. spiritual matters. Such is the focus of “The Conversa- Salem is located less than a minute from the southwest bend tion Project” an initiative created by columnist Ellen of Loop 610, on West Bellfort just west of South Post Oak. Goodman. The discussion facilitated by Linda Schoene, Noon Pastor Jon Burnham Congregational Nurse, will focus on how these impor- (St. John’s Presbyterian Church) tant decisions can be explored with family and friends 12:30 p.m. Pastor Matthew Vandagriff and recorded so that last requests can be honored. (Willow Meadows Baptist Church) 12:55 p.m. Pastor Raymond LeBlanc (retired Lutheran pastor) Canonical Hours Enrich The Three Days 1:20 p.m. Pastor Taylor Fuerst The eight canonical hours mark the vigil from Good (Westbury United Methodist Church) Friday (midnight) until the Saturday Easter Vigil (9:00 1:50 p.m. Mr. J. Stephen Sandifer p.m.). Every three hours a 30-minute service will occur (Southwest Central Church of Christ) in the narthex chapel, beginning at midnight. Everyone is 2:15 p.m. Vicar Gena Davis (Grace Episcopal Church) invited to join the prayers at these times. If you would like 2:35 p.m. Pastor Edward Schlachtenhaufen to say the canonical hours at home or elsewhere, copies (retired Lutheran pastor and of the services will be available on the narthex table. member of Christ the King Lutheran Church) Canonical Hour Schedule at Christ the King Church Canonical Hour Host Group 12:00 am Matins: The Virgins (watchful waiting) Luther League and Campus Ministry 3:00 am Lauds: The Tomb (ecstatic praise) Luther League and Night Owls 6:00 am Prime: The Martyrs (consecrated service) Luther League and Early Risers 9:00 am Terce: The Fire (unceasing dependence) Altar Guild 12:00 pm Sext: The Cross (humble supplication) Congregational Care 3:00 pm None: The Throne (steadfast perseverance) Church Council 6:00 pm Vespers in the style of Taizé (fervent thanksgiving) 4 The King’s Banner Saturday Play Date at Church Soup's on Saturdays April 11, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Rice students, put your money away and let Houston Play Date at Church is a time for all families with Lutheran Campus Ministry serve you your Saturday babies and young children to meet at Christ the King dinner at Christ the King Lutheran Church. “Soup’s Church to play, visit and chat. Simply come on the On Saturdays” happens every Saturday at 5:17 p.m. designated Saturday of each month to explore the new (except Holy Saturday) at Christ the King Church. playground or in bad weather find a sheltering place Just follow the soup bowl icon to where we shall serve you a FREE inside. Friends are welcome. The dates for spring are and amazingly tasty bowl of soup. (Seconds and thirds allowed as April 11 and May 2. long as the soup lasts.) Communion Class for Children Pub(lic) Theology Pastor Liebster will hold a communion class for young Young Adults are invited to the Ginger Man pub located at 5607 children from age 3 with parents on Sunday April 19 Morningside Dr. on Sunday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. to meet new and 26 at 9:50 a.m. in the second floor children’s friends, enjoy beer, and discuss faith, religion, worship, and any- library. Holy Communion will be explained and expe- thing in between concerning how to live out faith. Pr. Fuerst will rienced in age appropriate ways. The class will include lead this session of what is a monthly time to hang out. For more demonstration of grains and sharing of bread and information contact Pr. Brad Fuerst at [email protected]. grapes. All children are invited, those already com- And “heads up!” Mike Rinehart will be joining our young muning and those preparing for their first communion. adults on May 3. Family Friendly Food Truck Feastival Adult April 24-25 When: Friday April 24, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Adult Catechesis is the church’s way of keeping the faith alive in Where: First Christian Church the ears of the faithful. For that reason everyone is invited to use 1600 block of Rice Boulevard the class to renew and deepen their understanding. It is also the (between Cherokee St & Sunset Blvd) regular way to membership in the congregation. Nine food trucks plus DJ and moon walk & inflatable We meet on Friday evening, April 24, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the obstacle course for the kids. Admission is a donation of parsonage at 2342 Rice Boulevard (corner of Greenbriar Drive). dried beans, rice, canned good or manual can opener Parking is available on the Rice Village Animal Hospital lot beginning for Christian Community Service Center. Free parking at 6:30 p.m. Just cross Greenbriar Drive to the parsonage. is available in the garage at the corner of Cherokee St. and Rice Blvd. Hosted by First Christian Church. On Saturday, April 25, we meet at the church in the 2nd floor coun- cil room from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Materials are provided as well as lunch. Parking is available on the Rice University stadium lot, Entrance 13A on Greenbriar.

March 29: April 5: April 12: April 19: Tom Bouldin Michael Hoaks Jennifer Dierksen Sebastian Salas Charlotte Hoaks Colleen Johnson RuthE Urmy Tom Anderson Nikolas Liebster John Lund Christine Heinrich Christina Smith Nancy Cook Marilyn Edwards Carolyn Weatherly Zhiting Cai Lizzy Rahman Holden Fuerst Kristen Morris Parker Bryant Cary Rogers Kim Jacobson Pam Linberg Gail Glass Jim Shields Scott Swanson Gretchen Miertschin Keegan Cook Daphne Gerling Julie Giam Marie Monroe Scott Santana Jennifer Adams Thaine Manske Kathy Moore Wolfgang Schmidt Anita Bryant Malcolm Waddell LuAnne Novak Kristine Solberg Kathy Collins Richard Edson Hannah Beckman Brian Engle Upper elementary children prepared and presented Kelly DeVany Kira Nishimura Haley Goodrow Kristine Wallace the Stations of the Cross to the Congregation on Colin Eddington David Boles Lee Herrick Mark Mummert . Larry Hamm Hadley Fuerst Mel Rosenbaum David Tart Craig Wantson Katja Stuhr Ray Dittmar Craig Vollmers Jerry Brown Emilia Haymon Grace Vollmers Harold Mathis Anne Morrow Vivian Tetzlaff John Thweatt April 27: Olivia Winesett Brian Bjork Dan Butterbrodt Samantha Olafson Bette Bowers Sharon Botts Donna Olson-Salas Jonathan Miertschin Alexander Michael Thorvilsohn Fullaondo-Boker Cindy Murphy Celebrate your Denise Engle Cheryl Pfennig Amelie Edelmann Baptismal Anniversary! Michael Edelmann “Remember and rejoice, Renewed by floods of grace. We bear Tod Schenck the sign of Jesus Christ, That time cannot erase.” (ELW 454) Logan Faron

Christ the King Lutheran Church 5 Meals Needed All members and friends of the congregation are invited to provide dinner for hungry youth at their Luther League meetings Sunday nights. Meals can range from anything home-cooked to take out. Enough food to serve 15 people should be prepared. Contact Ben Remmert For information, contact Ben Remmert, AiM Director of Youth and Family Ministry, to help provide food. [email protected] or 281-468-4686. Thank you! Thank you to all our volunteers who helped provide and serve soup on April: March 25! We appreciate everything that our Sunday School teachers, 3 - Good Friday Lock-In, 9 p.m. adults, and youth did to make the evening such a success! 5 - Easter, Flowering of Cross, Easter Egg Hunt Good Friday Lock-In April 3 No Luther League Meeting Join middle and high school youth on Good Friday for a lock-in as part 11 - Jade Buddha Tour, 2 p.m. of the Church’s keeping of the canonical hours. Youth will participate in 12 - Luther League Meeting, 6 p.m. Good Friday worship then share a meal, prepare the Easter Egg Hunt for younger children, lead and participate in canonical hours worship, 19 - Luther League Meeting- 6 p.m. play games, watch movies, and keep watch until dawn. Youth are in- 26 - Luther League Meeting- 6 p.m. vited to stay all night with pick up at 7:00 a.m. or just until midnight. We invite youth to bring musical instruments to play during worship Faith Camp presents.. and to bring EasterFaith candy. Camp Sleeping presents.. bags, pillows, and comfortable clothes are recommended. Adults are needed to help with the meal CAMP HOPE RODEO and with activities!CAMP HOPE RODEO “The Ride of Your Life” Camp Hope“The Day Ride Camp of Ministries,Your Life” June 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10 Faith LutheranJune 22-26, Church: June 29 -July 3, July 6-10 June 23-26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10 Come and join us for three weeks of learning and fun as we teach 15 bible stories through art, music, crafts, snacks, and worship. Camp Campers: 5 - 6th grade by this summer Hope is a 3-weekCampers: Day 5 -Camp 6th grade that by is this led summer by teenagers and mentored   $130 per child/per week, by adults. For all kids$130 who per child/percomplete week, Kindergarten – 5th grade in May each week is different each week is different $30 discount if you register for 2015. Cost is $130$30 discountper child/per if you register week. for The camp day is from 9:30 all three weeks a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registrationall three weeks is found online at http://faithbellaire. $5 Sibling discount org/learning/faith-camp/$5 Sibling. discount Pizza on Wednesday is FREE! Pizza on Wednesday is FREE! Lutherhill Elementary Summer Camp: August 2-7 Support Staff (7-8th grade) & Paid Staff (9- Those completedSupport Staff2nd-6th (7-8th grade grade) will & Paid spend Staff a whole (9- week at Lutherhill 12th grade) application open until March 31 12th grade) application open until March 31 discovering all of the joys camp has to offer! Find new friends and fun times in God’s creation! Learn from cabin Bible studies and camp-wide Online Register Registration online at www.faithbellaire.org Is Now Open! worships. Enjoy Online afternoon Registration activities Is andNow dailyOpen! All Camp activities. Grow Contact Jason Houlihan at [email protected] in community through camp songs and games. Spend an evening around the campfire making s’mores. Cost is $380 per child with sibling discounts. Sign up my now at Lutherhill.org!

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Luther League retreat in Galveston in March 6 The King’s Banner Because food is an element of social gatherings and television and billboards keep the yumminess factor prominent in our lives it can be quite a challenge to make dietary changes. With increasing rates of diabetes, heart disease and obesity perhaps viewing food as medicine could serve as a treatment strategy for dealing with health issues submitted by Linda Schoene, Congregational Nurse or, better yet, as a proactive plan. Thinking of food as medicine may make it easier to incorporate dietary changes into one’s lifestyle. Food Is Medicine In 2001 George Washington University offered “Food is Medicine” Food is needed to nourish our bodies and keep as part of the medical school curriculum. In addition, The American them healthy. Food is an important part of our Heart Association’s Healthy Workplace Food and Beverage Toolkit culture and a focal point for many social activi- provides practical ideas and action steps to help organizations im- ties. Food brings people together and can provide prove their food environment and promote a culture of health. comfort. Please join the adult forum on Sunday, April 19. Susan Giles from Hippocrates, the Father of Western Medicine is The Amazing Place will discuss the connection between food and often quoted as saying, “Let food be thy medicine brain health. and medicine be thy food.” Though there is some controversy surrounding this quote Hippocrates www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/WorkplaceWellness/ did feel that diet and lifestyle changes were a part WorkplaceWellnessResources/Healthy-Workplace-Food-and-Bev- of medical treatment. This approach remains a erage-Toolkit_UCM_465195_Article.jsp strong first intervention for many health concerns It appears that Hippocrates was on to something. today. Happy, Healthy eating! The Conversation Project Sunday Forum, April 26 at 9:45 a.m. in the base- Dinner Dialogue with the Congregational Nurse ment classroom. Preparing for end of life requires planning and decision-making on physical, emo- Meets during dinner on one tional, financial and spiritual matters. Such is the Wednesday of the month in with the focus of “The Conversation Project” an initiative Congregational Nurse the parish hall from 5:45 to created by columnist Ellen Goodman. The discus- Linda Schoene 6:45 p.m. sion facilitated by Linda Schoene, Congregational April 15: Hurricane Preparation – Are You a 72 hour Lutheran? Nurse, will focus on how these important deci- sions can be explored with family and friends and recorded so that last requests can be honored.

ELCA Youth Gathering Recognition of 2015 Graduates on May 10 Envelope Fundraiser If you are receiving a degree from high school, undergraduate, or This summer two of our youth will be joining graduate programs, we would like to know! Email the church office Faith Lutheran Church and St. James Lutheran with details about your graduation date and any plans you have for Church in attending the ELCA YOUTH GATHER- your future ([email protected]). ING in Detroit Michigan on July 15-19, 2015. Graduates of all degrees will be invited to participate in a short rite of We need your support in sponsoring our youth recognition on May 10 at the 8:30 or 10:50 a.m. service. High school as we need $600 to pay for transportation and seniors will receive a gift from the Piecemakers. housing. If you would like to sponsor our youth, Have an International Student Join Your Family please visit our Envelope Fundraiser bulletin Tim Lenz is now working as the Local Coordinator for International board in the narthex and grab an envelope on Cultural Exchange Services (ICES) and currently looking for families to the board. Each envelope will have a number on host exchange students for the 2015-2016 school year for one or two it so put that amount in cash or check (checks semesters. ICES is designated as an official Exchange Visitor Program, made out to Christ the King with Envelope fun- and operates under the regulations of the United States Department draiser in memo line) back in the envelope. Turn of State. Students cover all personal expenses and have full health in the envelope either to the church office or in insurance. As the local coordinator, Tim will support and assist stu- the box next to this corkboard sealed. dents and the host families throughout the duration of the program. For more information on hosting an exchange student contact ICES Coordinator, Tim Lenz at [email protected] before April 20, 2015. Christ the King Lutheran Church 7 Feed the Homeless Meals On Wheels Needs You! Serve Breakfast at SEARCH Join us on the Interfaith Ministries is in dire need of Christ the King Church members and 2 nd and 4th volunteers willing to serve homebound friends volunteer on the third Wednes- Monday eve- Houston seniors during your weekday day of each month to serve breakfast nings of each lunch break. Routes take only one hour and assist with the preparation of the month at and routes are tailored to fit your sched- noon meal for clients of SEARCH Home- Christ the King ule and availability. Learn more about less Services. Our next outing will be on Church to make sandwiches and Meals on Wheels at www.imgh.org or Wednesday, April 15, 7:30 - 11:00 a.m. prepare meals, and then deliver call 713-533-4900. Contact Beverly Davis at 713-400-0517 them to downtown homeless indi- or [email protected]. viduals. Members and friends of all Montrose Grace Place April 9 ages are invited to join in this min- Montrose Grace Place offers vulnerable youth ages 13-21 a hot meal and a safe, wel- istry hosted by the young adults of coming shelter from the street every Thursday evening from 6 to 10 p.m. Of course, Christ the King Church. Volunteers we can always use more volunteers to cook, set up, and serve the meals. Volunteers are welcome to help out with meal are also welcome to help with our bimonthly meals. Christ the King Church night is preparation, downtown delivery, the 2nd Thursday of the even months! The next date is Thursday, April 9, and servers or both! We will meet on Monday, are needed between 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. to set the tables, dish up the food, and load April 13 and 27 at 5:45 p.m. Contact the dishwashers. Contact [email protected]. Anne Morrow at 281-635-2896 or [email protected]. Compassion Week Mayor Parker’s designation of Christian Community Houston as a Compassionate City Service Center is being celebrated through Com- Volunteer Opportunities passion Week from April 12-18, Compassion Week from April 12-18 2015 and YOU can be part of it! Martha’s Way Looking for ways to spend more Compassion Week offers Houstonians the chance to look around, reflect, and ask our- time with your family, but clean- selves, “Are we co-creating the kind of city we want to call our own and pass on to our ing gets in the way? children? During this week, what can each one of us do to focus on compassion and Hire a Martha’s Way graduate! make our city come alive with a spirit of togetherness?” To connect with graduates, con- Compassion is about noticing how we treat ourselves and others--and then doing tact Ana Tappan at 713-961-3993 whatever we can, individually and together, to raise that bar. Each person can make ext.210. a difference. Here are some suggestions for how you can participate in Compassion Emergency Services—Southwest Week at Christ the King Lutheran Church: Do you have a gift for hospital- Feed the Homeless Monday, April 13 and 27, 5:45 p.m. (CTK Parish Hall) ity and enjoy interacting with Serve Breakfast at SEARCH Wednesday, April 15, 7:30 - 11:00 a.m. children? Volunteers are needed in the For more opportunities, check out the Compassion Week Calendar at http://compas- children’s reading corner. sionatehouston.org/houston-compassion-week. Sunshine Resale Shop Houston Food Bank When you volunteer at the Shop Join our enthusiastic, fun-loving and hard-working volunteers at the Houston Food you learn about antiques and Bank on Saturday, May 9. In March our group put together 898 Senior Boxes. Those interesting knick-knacks, while nearly 900 boxes equal a year's worth of food for 75 senior citizens who qualify for this making friends and impacting the type of assistance, and it would not have happened without Christ the King Church community. members and friends. We hope to see you (aged 8 and up) at the next outing to the Clothing Pantry Houston Food Bank! Please email [email protected] for information and to RSVP for New and gently used clothing this outing---and let Justin and Yuricel know if you would like to meet in the church provides confidence and boosts parking lot at 7:45 a.m. and carpool to the Food Bank. self-esteem. Help sort clothes and assist clients. Mother’s Day Offering of Letters May 10 A simple act of service may be performed by all worshipers on May 10 by writing letters For more information, email vol- after both Sunday morning services as part of Bread for the World’s annual Offering [email protected]. of Letters. Tables will be set up in the cloister, ready with sample letters, stationary, pens and stamps. 8 The King’s Banner Coffee Nutty. Floral. Citrusy. Fair Trade organic coffees are crafted by talented teams of roasters to develop the beans to their full flavor potential. Equal Exchange offers a wide range of delicious coffees to meet your coffee needs.

Annual Tag Sale May 2 The annual Tag Sale at Christ the King Church will be Saturday May 2, 8:00 a.m. Fair Trade Coffee - 12:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Take ad- Fair Trade coffee from Equal Exchange is on sale after services and through vantage of this event to clean out closets, the church office. garages and attics! We will collect items Equal Exchange, founded in 1986, is the oldest and largest for-profit Fair Trade for the tag sale starting the Sunday before company in the US. They offer organic, gourmet coffee, tea, sugar, cocoa, the sale, April 26. Furniture sells well so we and chocolate bars produced by democratically run farmer co-ops in Latin would gladly take it for the sale if you can America, Africa, and Asia. More information at www.equalexchange.coop. get it to the church. Larger items including Equal Exchange is a partner of Lutheran World Relief. furniture and large volume donations can only be accepted in the parish hall Thurs- Evangelical Church in America (ELCA) Facts day April 30 and Friday May 1. As of December 31, 2013, there were 3,863,133 baptized members in the ELCA. There were 9,464 congregations organized in 65 synods in nine geo- We will need volunteers to help set up, sell graphic regions. and clean up on Friday, May 1 (all day) and Saturday, May 2 (7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.). We The ELCA is a diverse church body, becoming more so every day. This church are looking for help with advertising. If you is committed to growing in diversity and strengthening its global, ecumenical live or work near Rice Village, you could and interfaith relationships around the world. distribute fliers, or if you have a connec- ELCA congregations are led by gifted men and women who have been called by tion to a local newsletter you may be able God to serve their community. The ELCA calls both women and men to serve to facilitate getting an ad in for our event. as pastors and lay rostered leaders. Here are some facts about ELCA leaders: Sign up sheets for the event will appear on the bulletin board early April, or you As of September 1, 2014, there were 17,777 leaders on the ELCA roster in- can email Mickie Turner at mickieturner@ cluding 981 associates in ministry, 61 deaconesses, 192 diaconal ministers hotmail.com. and 16,543 ordained clergy. In 2013, 24 percent of clergy on the ELCA roster were women. In the ELCA’s eight seminaries, the numbers of women and men The income will support the work of House preparing for ministry are about equal. of Tiny Treasures, an accredited daycare for homeless children, and children's min- About 86 percent of ordained women and 83 percent of ordained men are istries projects at Christ the King Church. actively serving in congregations. The ELCA offers opportunities for Lutheran education at every level and Gently used toys considers education as an important part of our calling. We offer quality are needed for the education at every level through our institutions. In addition to the eight Christ the King Church nursery. ELCA seminaries and two seminary extension centers, there are 26 colleges and universities, 50 or more lifelong learning programs, 14 high schools, 296 “Extras” elementary schools, 1,573 early childhood programs, 145 camp and retreat will be donated to the tag sale. centers serving 450,000 annually. The ELCA is committed to making the world a more just and peaceful place to live. Through programs, ministries and partnerships ELCA congregations, synods and the churchwide organization work every day to address inequities in political, economic and social systems and to end conflict and violence all over the world. We are a church that believes God is calling us into the world – together. This is Christ’s church. There is a place for you here. Learn more online at elca.org. Christ the King Lutheran Church 9 to have healthy eating habits both Three Reasons Hunger Hits at school and at home. School kids Women Harder aren’t the only beneficiaries of the When it comes to hunger, women are hit Farm to School Grant Program - local hard. One-third of women-headed house- family farmers see increased market holds faces hunger - that's more than any opportunities providing fresh food other households. to schools, which in turn supports economic development in farming On top of that, Congress is threatening to Justice Advocacy communities. The Farm to School Act dismantle the critical nutrition programs of 2015 would expand and improve that keep millions of women and their chil- Opportunity: the Farm to School Grant Program. dren from going hungry. Farm to School Act This proposed legislation is a win-win Gender discrimination makes women and With many of our nation’s children for kids, farmers, and communities. girls more vulnerable to hunger and poverty. eating two meals/day plus snacks To read more about this bill, see the Bread for the World's 2015 Hunger Report at school, healthy food in schools is blog from March 4 at http://sustain- gives these top three reasons: critical to kids’ development and abil- ableagriculture.net/. To show your ity to learn. The Farm to School Grant support for local farmers and healthy, 1. Discrimination puts women in low-wage Program introduces schoolchildren to local food on schoolchildren’s plates, jobs more often. 31.5 percent of women new and healthy food choices in the sign the letter to Congress (using the earned poverty-level wages in 2013. cafeteria, classroom, and garden by in- link in the blog) urging support for the That's significantly higher than men (23.7 creasing kid’s access to local fresh food. Farm to School Act of 2015. percent earned poverty-level wages). The program also encourages children 2. Even women in higher-paying jobs face a gender pay gap. Women earn 78 cents Honor and for every $1 that men in a comparable Memorial Accessions & position earn. Memorials Gifts 3. Women bear a disproportionate care burden and get little help. Unlike men, In 2014 Christ the King received gifts in honor and in memory of many dear women are expected to shoulder most friends and loved ones. childcare responsibilities in a family. Gifts were received in memory of: They're often working outside the home Elaine Allen Fran Moncure Kenneth Larson Milton Morin at the same time. For many women, this The following remembered Christ the King in their wills: is an unmanageable balancing act. Karen Getty Joyce Meisner Fran Moncure Gender discrimination equals hunger We are thankful for the gifts received. We do have a wish list of projects that perpetuation. You might think this is com- can be funded through memorial gifts and always appreciate hearing from mon sense, but many policy makers don't our members and friends. understand it. Last month, Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Mary- Sunday Café April 19 Let’s Get Acquainted land offered an amendment to the budget Chef Nathan Winston will prepare a April 19 that would promote equal pay. And it failed. delicious Sunday Café meal after the Whether you are new to the church Want to do something about this? 10:50 a.m. worship service on April in general or this church, we invite Call or email your Representative or Sena- 19. College and medical students eat you to join us for lunch on Sunday, tors at 800-826-3688. Urge Congress to free as well as guests, the cost for April 19 at 12:15 p.m. in the parish oppose cuts to programs that are working all others is $10. Come join us for a hall. Get a plate at the serving win- wonderful meal and great fellowship. to end hunger and poverty for women and dow on the first floor in the ministry girls around the world. building and join pastors and other leaders for conversation. We would Now is the time. The House and Senate are like to get to know you and are inter- about to conference their budgets. ested in the questions you might be You can learn more about how gender exploring, like “What do I seek” or discrimination contributes to hunger by “How can I relate my journey of faith reading the 2015 Hunger Report: When to this congregation?” All interested Women Flourish ... We Can End Hunger at are guests of the congregation. www.bread.org. 10 The King’s Banner Economic, Enviromental, and Moral Costs of consumers, res- taurants, grocery Food Waste stores and others “You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks at all points along overflow with richness. The pastures of the wilderness over- our industrial food flow, the hills gird themselves with joy, the meadows clothe chain is the largest themselves with flocks, the valleys deck themselves with grain, single component they shout and sing together with joy.” Psalm 65:11-13 of landfills. Food For , some people gave up a favorite food as a way to waste not only takes up space in landfills, it also produces reflect on scarcity and abundance, the gifts that God has methane as it decays. (Methane is one of the most potent given, and the sacrifice embodied in Christ’s life, death and of the greenhouse gases that is causing climate change, and resurrection. Others decided to practice being more mindful landfills are the third largest source of U.S. methane emissions.) of and thankful for the food that blesses and feeds them. Then there is the moral cost of food waste. Wasting food In our world of abundance, many still don’t have enough to shows disregard for the farmer who grew the food, to all those eat. In our country and in the developed world as a whole, we who played a role in bringing it to the table and to our God waste a lot of food. This waste has economic, environmental whose creation offers us food in abundance. In a world where and moral costs. many of our neighbors are hungry, wasted food seems to Each year an average U.S. family of four wastes an estimated embody an indifference to their suffering. When your mother $1484 in food. In our slowly growing and wage-stagnant told you to “think of the starving children” if you refused to economy, that’s not a small amount! In 2010, the USDA clean your plate, she was making a moral point that deserves estimated that 153 billion pounds of food with a retail value further reflection. How should we as Christians view a food of $161 billion was wasted by U.S. consumers and retailers, system that allows millions of tons of food to rot in landfills more than one-third of our food supply. Wasted food also while billions go hungry? And what role does our own wasted wastes all of the resources that go into growing, shipping, food play in that system? packaging and refrigerating food before it even reaches your For ways to ponder the role of food in our lives and for sug- table—and this also includes a lot of energy, much of which gestions for sustainable practices, visit: http://elca.org/News- comes from polluting fossil fuels. and-Events/blogs/ELCAAdvocay/118 Most wasted food ends up in a landfill. According to the Adapted from Mary Minette, Director for Environmental Environmental Protection Agency, food thrown away by Education and Advocacy, ELCA

Holy Week: A Walk through the Three Days On Easter Sunday Jesus’ dying and rising opens the door to Continued from page 2. life out of death. The Holy Spirit now throws open all doors the grain of wheat, the warning about clinging to life; they and all windows, breaking in with the word of the angels, “he heard it, they were consoled, they stayed, they became the is not here, he will meet you in Galilee.” body of Christ together with the assembly of disciples. Good Friday opens the door to vulnerability. We face our own pains Three days: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and and shame, but we are kept safe and supported by the rich, Easter Day, woven tightly together, multi-layered, multi- abundant body of Christ which is the church. faceted, never simple, never empty. The readings and ritual leading us from forgiveness and love through vulnerability to On Holy Saturday the earth rests, we can hear it breathe so God’s faithfulness and victory over death. quiet is it. In the evening when the sun has set Jesus’ dying and rising opens still more doors, to the covenant God made It is the mystery of faith which we proclaim every Sunday: with all creation from the very beginning, with Noah, with Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Every Abraham and Sarah, with Moses and the people of God. Sunday is already a little Easter, all year long, the day of the Lord, the promise and real presence of Jesus Christ in Word, The Easter Vigil is about God’s faithfulness, the everlasting, in water, with and under the bread and wine. Every Sunday faithful promise of God. Salvation has a history, we have a day to recall the new old covenant in which God graciously ancestors, mothers and fathers in the faith from the most reminds us of eternal faithfulness. Each Sunday a day of ancient of times. God’s promise is visible, tangible in the promise because it is the eighth day. The eighth day is the flesh and blood of God’s people and in the flesh and blood first day of the new creation, a new heaven and a new earth, of God’s own Son. God is ultimately faithful in Jesus who is in which the assembled body of Christ lives by forgiveness, in raised from the dead. So we celebrate the first Eucharist of vulnerability, assured of faithful covenant love, and rejoicing Easter – tangible, visible word of God with sweet bread and in life out of death. bubbling champagne.

Christ the King Lutheran Church 11 A Message from Mark Mummert I am on a healing process, having received excel- elcome lent care from a team of therapists and doctors in W Houston. I moved to York, Pennsylvania to be with family. I have assembled a good medical team. I have New accepted a part-time appointment as Distinguished Visiting Seminary Cantor at the Lutheran Theological Members Seminary at Gettysburg‎ for seven months to cover a Frank Goodoff Dorothy Chesney sabbatical leave. I am grateful for the six and a half years at Christ the King Church, especially with the Chorus, Taizé Ensemble, the children, and the many fine instrumentalists in the congregation. I Dream Too Much Did you know that according to www.therepresen- tationproject.org less than 25% of films made each year feature a female protagonist? It was this fact that Marc and Sarah Miller Kaitlin Wheeler Logan Faron motivated Donna Cole, Debo- rah Kainer, and Christ the King Church member Alicia Goodrow to launch the Pantheon of Wom- en (www.pantheonofwomen. com) in 2013. All three women are accomplished, strong leaders and mentors with a personal and professional interest in women’s LeAnn and Craig Watson Rachel Zoch Sara Dobbs empowerment so it was their goal to create a company that produces and presents film and television that changes that way women are perceived by men Alicia Goodrow and the way women perceive sorting canned goods at one of themselves. They’ve already our Christ the King begun to make waves. Their Church outings at the Houston Food Ryan Pierce first film, I Dream Too Much, premiered at the SXSW (South Bank by Southwest) Film Festival in Austin in March. Alicia recently told Sarah Gish of Local magazine, “That lovely film was written and directed by Houston native Katie Cokinos and tells the story of three generations of women unlocking their dreams and finding new paths. Diane Ladd, Eden Brolin and Danielle Brooks play their roles with richness and integrity. There are Rouse family baptism of baby Rose, with Terri Spriester very few ‘coming of age’ stories about women—and (L-R) Lynn, Elisabeth, Aaron and Damien fewer still where relationships with family and friends pave the way for growth.” Commenting about the “I Retire” Location importance of women in film, Alicia added, “Women Gaelyn Lesher Location are keepers of the important stories in every culture retired on the Location so when women are given the opportunity to shape a last day of Cliff narrative from behind the camera or on the screen, the March 2015. Helmcamp story changes. Relationships become supportive instead Enjoy your was awarded of combative and opportunities for women to shine as “new life,” the 2014 Top unique individual emerge.” We congratulate Alicia on Gaelyn! Producer for Greenwood King her first film’s success. Check out www.pantheonof- Properties. Congratulations, women.com for more information. 12 The King’s Banner Cliff In the past weeks the Church remembered in her prayers: Christ the King Lutheran Church Members Fred Haman & Peggy Sale Blanchard & Mavis Nelson 713-523-2864 ctkelc.org Doris Hanneman Alice & Ralph Oeben Rose Anderson Michael Hoaks Mel & Sharon Ostwald Congregational Staff Mary, Al & Tito Ayala Bridget Jensen Velma Rice August Azure The Rev. Dr. Robert Moore Peggy Johnson Flora Roeder Senior Pastor [email protected] Kathybelle Barlow Joyce & Gunther Klein Dick & Nicki Smith Patricia Barnard Ralf, Norma, Niles & Erik Krahe Bob Stone The Rev. Karin Liebster [email protected] Raymond Beyer Torsten Louis Charles & Janice Thompson Pastor for Faith Formation Brian Bjork Thaine & Rochelle Manske Jeff & Linda Thompson Cheri & Tom Bouldin Beverly Davis [email protected] Bill Marks Ruth Urmy Director of Congregational Care Mike Bradshaw Terry Marks Donna Vass & Everett McNeil Cordelia Bryant Meredith & Madeline Moore Kristine Wallace Noelle Jung [email protected] Phil & Ute Cezeaux Sally Muma Stephen Wentland Church Business Administrator Ann Chisholm Mark Mummert Kristin West Trish Cohen Cheryl Gaspard [email protected] Randell Naquin & Medea Nathan Wiker Adinistrative Assistant Bill & Annette Cole Naquin Guldedava Irmi Willcockson Kathy Collins & Bill Mintz Michael Shelton [email protected] Receptionist and Secretary Relatives and Friends Heidi Granner Bryan Mynar Larry Aguirre & family Miria Griffith Mitzi Neyens Linda Schoene [email protected] Emmanuel Ahimbisibwe & Becca Guillory family Sigurd Øgaard & family Congregational Nurse Isaac Tiharihondi Frances Hahn Ryan Olson Ben Remmert, AiM [email protected] Allison Baring, Kinnon, Norah Marion Hanson Joshua Palmer Director of Youth and Family Ministy & Holden Falk Donna Harrison Zach Pommer Bastour & Lilia Shirley & Charles Harrison Mary Preston Rick Erickson, AiM [email protected] Jason & Shelly Baumgartner Rusty Howard Arnold Rhodes Director of the Church Choir and Bach Society Phyllis Begin June & Sonny Hubbard Eldin Roberts Robert Walp [email protected] Vincent Bergeron Jeaneen Jenna Scott & her families Director of the Brass Choir Ashley Borderlon Marci Johnson Joan Sinnigen Barbara Bormes Nancy Jones Taylor Smeed Vicki Gorman [email protected] Director of the Junior Chorus Rhonda & Macy Bragg Russell Jumonville Larry Thomas Max, Jessi, & Hannah Brattig Joe Kanusky Beth, Matt, & Chris Thompson Doug & Colleen Britton Lori Kern Kate Tietze Lutheran Campus Ministry Houston Jean Broska Neil Kerrigan & family Trinity students: Claire Alford, Pastor Brad Fuerst [email protected] George Brownfield Bruce Keville Andrew Harrington, Sarah 713-516-8573 www.lcmhouston.org Maureen Brunetti Russell Kreuger Billman, & Hannah Ventola Blake Burns Brian Lain & family Tom & Jo Tucker Congregation Council Clay & Golden families Kevin Looper Sandy Turner Carolyn Phillips [email protected] Michelle Collins Lucas family Geraldine Tuttle President David Nancy Magee Toni Uri Lee Thweatt [email protected] Steven Davis Tami Mahuria Paul Velario Vice President Sheri Diaz Brandon Marco Bobby & Sara Vestal Helgi Downes Marcy Bill W. Gaelyn Lesher [email protected] Pr. Kirsten Drigsdahl Eve Maulsby Luke, Elena & Bradley Walker Member at Large Carla Driskell Michael, Patricia, Sheri, Belinda & Edward Walla Lucky Sahualla [email protected] Louie & Margaret Elsik Daniel, Jennifer & Sarah Patty Wallace & family Financial Secretary Engstrom family Mike Mitchell Paul Walters John Labuda [email protected] Lorraine & David Frazier Elizabeth Mixon Jeff Watters Treasurer Phyllis Frymire & family Tom Moore Matt Wentland Donna Olson-Salas Carol Gibson Ralph & Karen Moorhouse Lt. Stephen Winterroth Secretary [email protected] Marietta Goscuicio Fernando Morales Eric Zoerb Pastor Robert Moore [email protected] Pastor Karin Liebster [email protected] Special Concerns Meredith Moore [email protected] Death of Olan Frymire, Lisa Krueger’s uncle Gail Schubot [email protected] Peter Boecher [email protected] Celebration of Mavis & Blanchard Nelson’s sixtieth wedding anniversary on Feb 27 Gaelyn Lesher [email protected] Birth of Lily Rose Letness on Feb 28, Dewey & Nancy Letness’ granddaughter Meaghan Wheeler [email protected] Death of Norman Griffith on Feb 26, Norma Krahe’s father Birth of Seren Mikaela Winston on March 4, Nathaniel Winston & Jennifer Coder’s daughter, We are a participating or covenant Jody & Martha Winston’s granddaughter church with the following organizations: Death of Sandi Pond on March 9, Julie Giam’s friend Bread for the World Birth of Madeline Lee Moore on March 12, Meredith Moore’s daughter CanCare Baptism on March 15 of Rose Annette Rouse Christian Community Service Center Reception of New Members on March 15: Sarah & Marc Miller, Logan Faron; Tim Turner; Aaron, Community of Hope International Leonor, Sebastian, Elisabeth & Damien Rouse Godly Play Foundation Celebration of Chuck & Linda Alexander’s fiftieth wedding anniversary on March 13 Greater Houston Area Red Cross Death of Pradeep Lele on March 13, Carolyn Jacobs’ colleague Hospitality Apartments Death of Katie Rice McGehee on March 17, Brian Bjork, Lucky & Maureen Sahualla’s friend Houston Food Bank Reception of New Memberson March 22: Terri Spriester, Dorothy Chesley, Sara Dobbs, Frank Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston William Goodoff, Ryan Stephen Pierce, Robyn Reso, Craig and LeAnn Watson, Kaitlin Mary Lutherhill Camping Ministry Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services Wheeler, Rachel Zoch Lutheran Social Services of the South Death of Joe Rodriguez on March 24, Jo Hentschel’s friend Lutheran World Relief Death of Moriah Clay and Tim Golden on March 24, Noelle Jung’s family friends Montrose Grace Place Death of Erik Drigsdahl on March 26, Pr. Kirsten Drigsdahl’s brother Port of Houston Seafarers’ Center Chaplaincy Death of Nick Lucas on March 27, Sandy Troff’s friend We join with Lutheran congregations across SEARCH Homeless Services Death of JJ Baskin on March 27, Bryce Linsenmayer’s friend the country in praying for peace in Israel and ELCA World Hunger Appeal Death of Corey Byrnes on March 30, Trinity student Palestine. ELCA Division for Global Mission Prayer list for February 27 – April 1, 2015 Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod of the ELCA Christ the King Lutheran Church 13 March 29, 2015 | 6:00 pm April 3, 2015 | 3:00 pm Music for Passiontide J.S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244

Events are held at Christ the King Lutheran Church | 2353 Rice Boulevard (at Greenbriar) The Bach Marathon See full information at www.bachsocietyhouston.org or call 713-400-0514. was a Resounding Success! Ticket Required This year’s inaugural Bach Marathon on Bach Society Houston is funded in part by a grant from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. March 21 was an undeniable success thanks to your wonderful participation! We celebrated J.S. Bach's birthday - not by running - but by presenting eight hours of live music. Those of us in the Bach Society had no idea what to expect because we had never done anything like this before. We had good attendance throughout the day with a total of 280 people, and we April 26, 2015 | 6:00 pm raised $1300 for the Houston Food Bank!

Bach Vespers The 25 artists who donated their time and J.S. Bach: Christ lag in Todes Banden, talent, please accept our gratitude for your BWV 4 generous spirit and wonderful playing and singing. The level of artistry was splendid, from little 7-year-old Daniel Robbins’s Invention in F major to the numerous per- Events are held at Christ the King Lutheran Church | 2353 Rice Boulevard (at Greenbriar) formances by professional musicians who See full information at www.bachsocietyhouston.org participated. We heard works by J.S. Bach or call 713-400-0514. presented on piano, organ, harpsichord, Bach Society Houston is funded in part by a grant from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. cello, violin, viola, voice, and saxophone!

It was a stirring day all around. The public’s interest was strong and some listeners actu- ally stayed the entire eight hours! Audience member Jerome Ziehlke said, “I didn’t plan to stay all day, but I just never wanted to leave.”

Thank you for your gifts of music, your at- tendance, and your generosity to the Hous- ton Food Bank. Together they made for an extraordinary day!

May 2 See page 11 for details.

14 The King’s Banner April 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Maundy Thursday 2 Good Friday 3 Holy Saturday 4 8:15 am Morning Prayer Midnight until 3:00 pm 7:30 pm Choir and Chorus 8:15 am Morning Prayer You can participate Canonical Hours (every three hours) 8:15 am Morning Prayer 9:00 am Prayer Shawl ministry 1:00 pm Yoga in Compassion Week 10:00 am Piecemakers 10:00 am Bible Study 6:00 pm Taizé Service (Vespers Compassion Week from April 12-18 at Christ the King Lutheran Church: 7:30 pm Individual Absolution 3:00 pm Bach: St Matthew Passion hour; no Eucharist) with Holy Communion 7:30 pm Liturgy of the Word and 9:00 pm Easter Vigil - Stripping of the Altar The Service of Light, Feed the Homeless Monday, April 13, 5:45 p.m. Adoration of the Cross Readings of Redemp- Serve Breakfast at SEARCH Wednesday, April 15, 7:30 - 11:00 a.m. 9:00 pm Assemble Personal tion, Baptismal Care Kits Renewal & Eucharist For information, see page 10. 9:00 pm Luther League Lock-in Easter Day 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8:15 am Morning Prayer 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Alive! 8:30 am Holy Communion Church Office Closed 8:15 am Morning Prayer 5:45 pm Classes begin 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:15 am Morning Prayer 1:00 pm Yoga 9:45 am Breakfast, 8:15 am Morning Prayer 6:00 pm Executive Committee 6:00 pm Confirmation class 10:00 am Piecemakers 9:00 am Prayer Shawl ministry 4:00 pm Play Date at Church Easter Egg Hunt, 6:15 pm Brass Choir 6:00 pm Montrose Grace Place 10:00 am Friday Morning Bible 5:17 pm Campus Ministry Soup Flowering of the Cross 6:15 pm Church History class Study 6:00 pm Taizé Worship and 10:50 am Holy Communion 6:15 pm Simpler Living class Healing Blessing 2:00 pm Ostermesse in German 6:15 pm Lectio Divina 3:00 pm Reception 7:00 pm Evening Prayer 7:30 pm Choir and Chorus

12 13 14 7:30 am Prepare lunch at 15 16 17 18 8:30 am Worship SEARCH 9:45 am Sunday Church School 8:15 am Morning Prayer Church Office Closed 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:15 am Morning Prayer 10:00 am Altar Guild 9:45 am Sunday Forum 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Alive! 8:15 am Morning Prayer 7:15 pm Congregation Council 10:00 am Piecemakers 9:00 am Prayer Shawl ministry 1:00 pm Yoga 10:50 am Worship 5:45 pm Classes begin 5:45 pm Feed the Homeless 6:00 pm Confirmation class 10:00 am Friday Morning Bible 5:17 pm Campus Ministry Soup 6:00 pm Luther League 6:15 pm Brass Choir Study 6:00 pm Taizé Worship, nave 7:30 pm Pub(lic) Theology 6:15 pm Church History class 6:15 pm Simpler Living class 6:15 pm Lectio Divina 7:00 pm Evening Prayer 7:30 pm Choir and Chorus 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8:30 am Worship 8:15 am Morning Prayer 9:45 am Sunday Church School 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Alive! 9:45 am Sunday Forum Church Office Closed 8:15 am Morning Prayer 5:45 pm Classes begin 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:15 am Morning Prayer 9:00 am Adult Catechesis 9:50 am Communion Class for 8:15 am Morning Prayer 6:00 pm Confirmation class 10:00 am Piecemakers 9:00 am Prayer Shawl ministry 1:00 pm Yoga Children 6:15 pm Brass Choir 6:00 pm Circle of Care 10:00 am Friday Morning Bible 5:00 pm Luther League Outing 10:50 am Worship 6:15 pm Church History class Study 5:17 pm Campus Ministry Soup 12:15 pm Sunday Café 6:15 pm Simpler Living class 7:00 pm Adult Catechesis 6:00 pm Taizé Worship 12:15 pm Let’s Get Aquainted 6:15 pm Lectio Divina Lunch 7:00 pm Evening Prayer 6:00 pm Luther League 7:30 pm Choir and Chorus 26 27 28 29 30 Lesser Festivals and Commemorations Blood Pressure Screenings 8:15 am Morning Prayer 4 Benedict the African, confessor, 1589 8:30 am Worship 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Alive! 6 Albrecht Dürer, 1528; Matthias Grünewald, 1529; 9:45 am Sunday Church School Church Office Closed 8:15 am Morning Prayer 5:45 pm Classes begin 8:15 am Morning Prayer Lucas Cranach, 1553; artists 9:45 am Sunday Forum 8:15 am Morning Prayer 6:00 pm Confirmation class 10:00 am Piecemakers 9 Dietrich Bonhoeffer, theologian, 1945 9:50 am Communion Class for 5:45 pm Feed the Homeless 6:15 pm Brass Choir 10 Mikael Agricola, Bishop of Turku, 1557 Children 6:15 pm Church History class 19 Olavus Petri, priest, 1552; Laurentius Petri, Bishop of Uppsala, 1573; 10:50 am Worship 6:15 pm Simpler Living class renewers of the church 5:15 pm Bach Pre-Concert lecture 6:15 pm Lectio Divina 21 Anselm, Bishop of Canterbury, 1109 6:00 pm Luther League 7:00 pm Evening Prayer 23 Toyohiko Kagawa, renewer of society, 1960 7:30 pm Choir and Chorus 25 MARK, EVANGELIST 6:00 pm Bach Vespers 29 Catherine of Siena, theologian, 1380