THE KING’S BANNER Christ the King Lutheran Church, Houston, Texas 2353 Rice Blvd, Houston TX 77005 Volume 71, Number 4, April, 2016 713-523-2864 ctkelc.org

Spring Dinner - The Roaring 20’s April 16, 7:00 p.m. Friends and members of Christ the King Church and Faith Lutheran Church are invited to a fabulous evening of music, fun, and a four course meal inspired by our own chef Nathan Winston on April 16 at 7:00 p.m.! This year our dinner will be at Faith Lutheran Church located at 4600 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401. We will set the scene for a night of luxury, reminiscent of the 1920s. Seating is available for individuals, pairs, and small and large groups. Tickets are $50 or $90 for two. Free childcare is available. Email Ben Remmert at [email protected] to RSVP. Proceeds will benefit the youth group at Christ the King Church and help Faith Camp at Faith Lutheran Church. Hurry; space is limited! Celebration of Retirement: Milestone Celebration during worship on May 1 Life is full of meaningful moments. Celebrating milestones helps bring an awareness of God’s presence into our homes and congregation, and highlights the rituals of daily life experiences. In our society, retirement is a recognized civic and personal milestone in the life of an individual. It signifies a major life transition, impacting the retiree as well as all those around him/her. We will celebrate the Milestone of Retirement Recognition of 2015 Graduates May 8 in our worship on May 1. If you have retired during the last two years If you are receiving a degree from high school, (or are planning to retire in the near future), please let us know at undergraduate, or graduate programs, we would [email protected] so that we may celebrate this important life like to know! Email the church office with details transition with you. about your graduation date and any plans you have for your future ([email protected]). Graduates of all degrees will be invited to partici- pate in a short rite of recognition on May 8 at the April 24, 2016 | 6:00 pm 8:30 or 10:50 a.m. service. High school seniors will Easter Vespers receive a gift from the Piecemakers. JS Bach: Easter Oratorio, BWV 249 Bach Choir and Orchestra Houston St. Philip Presbyterian Church 4807 San Felipe Street, Houston, TX 77056 No Ticket Required, Pre-concert Lecture Milestone Celebrations Reception following Vespers Driver License, April 17 May 8, 2016 | 7:30 pm Retirement, May 1 Chamber Music Graduation, May 8 Jennifer Lane, alto, presents Confirmation, May 22 three Bach solo cantatas Pentecost Christ the King Lutheran Church Rededication of the Nave and 2353 Rice Blvd., Houston, Texas 77005 Ticket Required Pentecost Picnic, May 15 See full information at www.bachsocietyhouston.org German language Pentecost worship, or call 713-400-0514. May 15, 4:00 p.m. (potluck following)

Bach Society Houston is funded in part by a grant from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. Sending of Pastor and Kathy Moore Sunday, June 5 Christ the King Lutheran Church 1 Member Profiles Pastoral Call Committee Christ the King Lutheran Church Voting Members: have the marriage officiated by Pastor She married John Uri in 1990 in one Terri Bourne, Chair Brad Fuerst. of the first services where the middle Terri has been a mem- Daniel has a BS and MS in Aerospace aisle was made available. She has ber of Christ the King Engineering from The Georgia Institute served as an usher, assisting minister, Church since 1989. of Technology. He has worked at NASA and server for many years. Projects She has served on since 2008 on a variety of projects, in- that she worked on include chairing Council and chaired cluding the Orion capsule. Festival Weekend on several occasions, the Festival Dinner co-chair of the organ fund-raising com- and Party for several Elizabeth Lloyd mittee, and several capital campaigns. years. She is currently on the Hous- Liz and her husband She has served on the Foundation ton Lutheran Campus Ministry Board, Brannon joined Christ Board and was involved in the Bach So- the Melanchthon Institute Board, and the King Church in ciety when it first began. She recently serves as an Assisting Minister. Terri is a 1992 after they were served in the search committee for the lifelong Lutheran. Originally from Colo- married in 1991. They new youth minister. In 1995 John and rado, she met Darden in Chicago where met while studying at she were blessed with Alexandra who both were working for Shell. Their sons the University of Hous- participated as one of the youngest Blake and Trey were both baptized and ton. She was baptized at Good Shepherd acolytes and after her confirmation as confirmed at Christ the King Church. Lutheran Church in Houston and con- one of the youngest servers. Alex par- Blake is now a junior at Rice Universi- firmed at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. ticipated in the inaugural Peru intern- ty, and Trey will graduate in May from Their three children, Nicholas, Valerie, ship on her second visit to Peru with Strake Jesuit Preparatory School. and Anthony, were all baptized and con- her parents. The congregation pro- Terri has a BA in Finance and Market- firmed at Christ the King Church. vides the full circle of life care for Susan ing from the University of Colorado and Liz has been most active in the al- and her family. A memorial service for an MBA from the University of Houston. tar guild and has served as president her father was held in 2004. This is her 35th year working for Shell, and secretary. She is also a leader in Susan has enjoyed a career as a Fam- where she has spent the last 10 years Godly Play curriculum at Christ the King ily Law Attorney currently owning her helping to build a global ethics and Church having taught Sunday School for own firm. She serves as Vice President compliance program. She chairs the thirteen years primarily for the first and of the American Academy of Matrimo- External Advisory Board for the Center second graders. Brannon and Liz have nial Lawyers and as a Manager of the for Education on Social Responsibility at served on the Festival Committee. Liz USA Chapter of the International Acad- the University of Colorado Leeds School serves as one of our assistant cooks for emy of Family Lawyers. Both groups af- of Business, as well as the Executive Wednesday Night AliveI dinners. ford her multiple opportunities to trav- Committee of The Conference Board Liz has worked for Bellaire United el and connect with lawyers practicing Global Council on Business Conduct. Methodist Church as business man- matrimonial law all over the world. ager for the congregation the past thir- She is further involved in several local Daniel Matz teen years. family law practice groups. Her family Daniel has been a has the maximum number of pets al- member at Christ the Susan Myres Uri lowed by the City of Bellaire where her King since October Susan began attend- family has lived for many years. 2013. He has been ing services at Christ Susan’s first congregation was Concor- part of the Feed the the King Church when dia Lutheran Church in San Antonio. Homeless ministry she was a law stu- When her family moved to Houston in for most of his time dent at U of H. Upon the 1960’s, they joined Pilgrim Luther- as a member, has volunteered at the graduation in 1982 an where she was confirmed. A move Christian Community Service Cen- she officially joined to Kansas in High School included an- ter, and now also serves as an usher. the congregation. Susan has served other Missouri Synod congregation. Daniel is originally from Pennsylva- in many capacities over the years in- When searching for a home church nia, where he attended a small, rural cluding Altar Guild where she served during law studies, she happened Lutheran church growing up. He and as president, and she has served on upon Christ the King Church when we his wife Lisa just married in October council several times, additionally worshiped in the parish hall during 2015. The wedding was in Austin, Lisa’s serving on the Executive Committee as construction of the nave. This time pe- hometown, but they were happy to a member-at-large. riod is déjà vu for her. 2 The King’s Banner Russell Post responsibilities she joins other mem- Clifford D. Helmcamp Russell and his wife, bers at the Houston Food Bank, Cards Cliff is a native Hous- Stephanie, have and Coffee, faith chest deliveries and tonian, born in St. been Christ the King LEM visits. With inspiration from the Joseph’s Hospital. members since 1996. Piecemakers she is learning the art He was baptized and Russell has served of making a quilt. In addition she is confirmed in the Lu- on Council and was trained as a Godly Play Doorperson theran Church Mis- President of the con- and Storyteller. She was baptized and souri Synod and was gregation in 2008-2009. In addition, he confirmed in the Presbyterian Church. a member of Bethany Lutheran Church served for three years as financial sec- Upon moving to Shreveport, Louisiana on the north side of Houston until he retary and currently serves as co-chair in 1985 she discovered the beauty of joined Christ the King Church in 1983. (with Stephanie) of the “Build Us Up, the liturgy as a member of Holy Trin- After graduating from Lutheran High Send Us Forth” capital campaign. Rus- ity Lutheran Church. Linda is married School completing twelve years of Lu- sell has also served as an assisting min- to James, and they have three grown theran schooling, he enrolled at the ister and server, primarily at the 8:30 children and three grandsons. University of Houston, graduating with a.m. service, and in years past has sung Linda began her nursing career in 1972 a BBA in Finance. Additionally, he grad- with both the Church Choir and the with a BS degree in nursing. She re- uated with honors from The Common- Chorus. Russell and Stephanie have two ceived her master’s in nursing in 2003 wealth School of Mortuary Sciences. daughters, Hatley (15) and Audrey (12), from the University Of Texas Health During the Vietnam War Cliff served both of whom were baptized at CTK. Science Center School Of Nursing. Af- in the U.S. Army in Germany and was Before joining Christ the King Church, ter working as a perinatal educator for honorably discharged in 1969. Russell was raised in the Lutheran tra- ten years she retired in 2012. She cur- For over twenty-five years he owned dition and attended several Lutheran rently serves as the treasurer for the and operated two Kwik-Kopy Printing churches in Texas and Oklahoma, in- Texas Health Ministries Network. franchises in Houston and continued cluding Faith Lutheran (Bellaire), Res- to broker printing services following urrection Lutheran (Plano), and Our Alternate Members: the expiration of the franchise agree- Lord’s Lutheran (Oklahoma City). Janeen Powell ment. Twelve years ago he became a Russell is a partner in the Houston law Janeen joined Christ realtor and is currently affiliated with firm of Beck Redden, LLP. His prac- the King Church in Greenwood King Properties, the larg- tice specializes in handling complex 2008. She has been est privately owned real estate firm in civil appeals, in both federal and state a server since 2009 Houston. court. He holds a BA from the Plan II and worked with At Christ the King Church he has served program at the University of Texas, an Kids’ Club at Wednes- as an usher, inaugural bell ringer at the MA in American History from Stanford day Night Alive for dedication of the bell tower, Sunday University, and a JD from the Univer- several years. Janeen was baptized School teacher (high school youth), sity of Virginia School of Law. Russell at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Sum- AIDS Care Team, Lay Eucharistic Min- is a member of his law firm’s executive merville, South Carolina on Epiphany ister, and is the last charter member of committee, a former chair of the Ap- Sunday and was a member of Lutheran the Chorus still trying to sing. pellate Practice Section of the Houston Church of Our Saviour in Baton Rouge, His life has been blessed for the past Bar Association and council member of Louisiana where she was confirmed 36 years with a loving partner, Jerry the State Bar of Texas Appellate Prac- and an active member of the youth Jeanmard, an interior designer and tice Section, and a current member of group. Not only has Janeen been a Lu- artist. Together they enjoy the love of the Advisory Council for the College theran her entire life, but her family’s Cliff’s three children, their spouses and of Liberal Arts at the University of Tex- Lutheran roots trace back to the early four wonderful grandchildren who call as. In the past, he also served on the 1700s to Hill Lutheran Church in Leba- him “Paw Paw” and Jerry “Faux Paw.” board of the Christian Community Ser- non, Pennsylvania. Cliff writes, “I feel that I was directed vice Center. Janeen received her Bachelor’s degree to Christ the King Church at a very try- in art history from Willamette Universi- ing and difficult time in my life. Here Linda Schoene ty in Salem, Oregon and Masters of Lib- I found peace, love, and acceptance Linda joined Christ eral Arts with an emphasis in Literature and am so thankful to be a part of this the King in 2000 and from Houston Baptist University. She church family.” was commissioned has been a teacher for nine years and as the congregational currently teaches Advanced Placement nurse in 2001. In ad- Literature in Fort Bend ISD while serv- dition to her nursing ing on several district wide committees for professional learning. Christ the King Lutheran Church 3 Interfaith Ministries' Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston program provides nutrition- al 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 to The mission offering is collected remain independent and in their own homes. at the church doors at the end of worship. Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston Meals on Wheels Interfaith Ministries (IM) brings people of diverse faith is a home delivered meal program for seniors with limited traditions together for dialogue, collaboration and service, mobility, through the Harris County Area Agency on Aging. as a demonstration of our shared beliefs. Interfaith Ministries is the largest provider of services in the It envisions a community of faith working and acting together Houston area. Each meal includes an entree, two 1/2-cup in response to the Divine call to create a more just, compas- servings of fruit or vegetables, bread, milk and whole fruit sionate, and caring society. or dessert. They serve more than 4,000 seniors a hot meal IM’s Core Beliefs are: each day. For every $5 you give, IM is able to provide one • Interfaith Ministries promotes a community where faith homebound senior with a home delivered meal. is vital for our life together. This service is available to homebound individuals 60 years • People of faith are accountable for building a just and old and older and spouses of current service recipients. compassionate community. • There is value in working together in the community. aniMeals on Wheels IM works with 10 communities of faith, including Baha'i, is a program in which volunteers deliver donated dog & Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Unitar- cat food to Meals on Wheels seniors who have pets. The ian Universalist and Zoroastrian. Together they provide the program was started because they found that seniors were foundation upon which IM builds collaborative partnerships sharing their limited food and resources with their pet to serve seniors and refugees. Their programs advocate for companions. Your support helps them continue to deliver the needs and rights of at-risk and special needs children, almost 8,500 pounds of pet food to 1,110 pets each month! enhance the independence and dignity of low-income se- niors, and improve the quality of life for refugees. Donations are accepted in the form of wet and dry dog and cat food or gift cards to local stores which sell pet food. Collaboration among people of different faiths strengthens During April, we ask that members drop off pet food in the what IM accomplishes and bridges misunderstandings among basket in the foyer. people of diverse beliefs. IM serves individuals in a ten-county, greater Houston area with the help of over 2,000 volunteers.

Grace Gathering Details Churchwide Assembly ― All are invited! The 500th anniversary of the Reformation is an opportunity to rejoice in the life-giving, liberating power of the gospel. As part of August 10-13 the observance, we invite you to attend the Grace Gathering, in partnership with New Orleans the 2016 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. This will be an opportunity to experience the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) when gathered as the ELCA Churchwide Assembly, prepare for further observances of the 500th anniversary and reflect on how the Reformation can continue to guide us today. “The Grace Gathering will bring people together from all across the ELCA. Participants will see the church in action, worship with churchwide assembly voting members, engage in experiential learning and attend a variety of workshops that will equip congregations and synods with tools to prepare for the 500th anniversary observances. And, you know that when you get a couple of thousand Lutherans together, the singing will be great!” Presiding Bishop Leymah Gbowee, — Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton Elizabeth Eaton Nobel Peace Prize Go to elca.org/gracegathering to register by April 30 and take advantage early bird pricing! winner ELCA.org/GraceGathering

4 The King’s Banner Summer Book Reviews The summer book reviews are a beloved tradition Sunday Forum as an educational offering on Sundays during the summer months. All interested in presenting a Sundays at 9:45 a.m. book on a Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. during in the basement classroom the summer are invited to contact Chris Bryant at Members are invited to suggest speakers or topics. [email protected] with title, Contact Pr. Karin at [email protected] author and your Sunday availability. If you have April 3: Is the American Century Over? recently read a good book you’d love to discuss Chris Bryant will review Joseph Nye’s book Is the American Century or need an excuse to read a good book, then Over? Mr. Nye’s essay addresses the history of America’s role as the sign up and share your reading pleasures with world’s most powerful state, and the difficulties it may have in retaining our members and friends. As much as we enjoy its lead in an era of increasingly diffuse power politics both domesti- the wide variety of books that we usually hear cally and abroad. reviewed, we particularly welcome books that explore religious, moral, or ethical concerns of April 10: New Directions in the Science and Religion Relationship: our society and the world. Lessons From Across the Globe More than 5.8 billion of the world’s 7 billion people claim some re- Pub Theology April 10, 7:30 p.m. ligious affiliation and most developed or developing economies are On Sunday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. all young adults trying to grow their scientific infrastructure. Yet media pundits and are invited to meet new friends, enjoy beer, scholars alike often see science as being in conflict with religion. Dr. and discuss faith, religion, worship, and how Elaine Ecklund of Rice University’s Program for Religion and Public to live a meaningful daily life. Our Vicar, Pr. Iris Life will present data on a cross-national study of scientists’ attitudes Schneider-Ungar, will lead the conversation at the toward religion and spirituality, along with analysis and implications Gingerman on Morningside (two blocks from the for future dialogue. church). For more information, contact Meaghan Wheeler at [email protected]. Also, April 17: Ninety Percent of the Time, all OK mark your calendars for Sunday, May 8, at 7:30 Dr. Bob Weinberger will present a Sunday Forum on substance abuse p.m. All young adults are invited to Pub Theology and lifestyle addictions. 90% of the time we may be ok, but the other at the Parsonage. You won’t want to miss this 10% can be difficult to recognize and acknowledge. When do abuses last opportunity for casual conversation with Pr. begin to cross the line? Dr. Weinberger is a psychologist in Bellaire, TX Moore and Kathy before they head off to Leipzig. whose clinic works with children, teens, young adults, parents, groups and individuals. We look forward to welcoming him back. Communion Class for Children Pastor Liebster will hold a communion class for April 24, May 1 and 8: young children from age 3 with parents on Sun- Three Foundational Documents in American History day, April 3, and 10 at 9:50 a.m. in the second Dr. John Boles will present a series on three foundational documents floor children’s library. Holy Communion will be in American history by Thomas Jefferson which Jefferson regarded as explained and experienced in age appropriate the key contributions of his life. He asked that the inscription on his ways. The class will include demonstration of tombstone read: “Here lies Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declara- grains and sharing of bread and grapes. All chil- tion of Independence, the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, and dren are invited, those already communing and Father of the University of Virginia.” The central theme to Jefferson’s those preparing for their first communion. life might be chosen from another line of his, “the illimitable freedom of the human mind.” In this series we will closely consider The Declara- Friday Morning Bible Study tion of Independence, looking at its context, writing, and content; the All are invited to Friday Morning Bible Study. We Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, placing it in its historical context gather after 10:00 a.m. for snacks and fellowship and examining its philosophy and inclusiveness; and “The Report of in the 2nd floor council room. Bible Study and the Commissioners for the University of Virginia,” the philosophical prayer begin at 10:30, and we finish approxi- basis for what we think of as the modern university in American life. mately 11:40 a.m. Jefferson saw these three documents as the basis for political free- Friday Morning Bible Study is an opportunity to dom, religious freedom, and the freedom from ignorance. Christ the enrich life in preparation for the Sunday assem- King Church member Dr. John Boles ithe William P. Hobby Professor blies. We read the texts assigned for the Sunday of History at Rice University. liturgy and prepare ourselves for the encounter April 24: Declaration of Independence with the living Lord who promises to be with us May 1: Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in word and sacrament. No need to pre-register, May 8: The Report of the Commissioners for the University of Virginia simply join us! Christ the King Lutheran Church 5 Thank you! Thank you to all April Luther League Dates: our volunteers who 3 YouthWorks, 5 p.m. helped provide and Luther League Meeting, 6 p.m. serve soup on March For information, contact Ben Remmert, AiM 6 Confirmation, 6 p.m. Director of Youth and Family Ministry, 9! We appreciate [email protected] or 281-468-4686. everything that our 10 YouthWorks, 5 p.m. Sunday School teach- Luther League Meeting, 6 p.m. ers, adults, and youth 13 Confirmation, 6 p.m. did to make the eve- 16 Spring Dinner at Faith Lutheran, 7 p.m. ning such a success! Spring Dinner - The Roaring 20’s 17 Driver’s License Milestone Sunday April 16, 7:00 p.m. YouthWorks, 5 p.m. Friends and members of Christ the King Church and Faith Lutheran Church Luther League Meeting, 6 p.m. are invited to a fabulous evening of music, fun, and a four course meal 20 Confirmation, 6 p.m. inspired by our own chef Nathan Winston on April 16 at 7 p.m.! This year 23 Proclaim Justice in Galveston, 10 a.m. our dinner will be at Faith Lutheran Church located at 4600 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401. We will set the scene for a night of luxury, reminiscent 24 Youth and Family Breakfast, 9:45 a.m. to the 1920s. Seating is available for individuals, pairs, and small and large YouthWorks, 5 p.m. Luther League Meeting, 6 p.m. groups. Tickets are $50 or $90 for two. Free childcare is available. Email Ben Remmert at [email protected] to RSVP. Proceeds will benefit 27 Confirmation, 6 p.m. the youth group at Christ the King Church and help Faith Camp at Faith Lutheran Church. Hurry; space is limited!

Summer Time Youth Lutherhill Confirmation Camp, La Grange July 10-15 Those completed 6th-8th grade can experience a week at Lutherhill Camp Hope Day Camp Ministries, as a confirmation group! Our youth will grow closer as a community and develop your faith as you are challenged by new experiences. Faith Lutheran Church Our students will learn from cabin Bible studies and camp-wide July 11-15, July 18-22, & July 25-29 worships, be challenge yourself on the high ropes course, enjoy Come and join us for three weeks of learning and fun afternoon activities and daily All Camp activities, grow in community as we teach 15 bible stories through art, music, crafts, with fellow junior high students, and spend a night cooking over snacks, and worship. This year’s theme is “Be a Hero,” open fires and sleeping in the tree houses and hanging village. All where our students will learn their calling as disciples confirmation students are expected to go one of their two years in of Jesus Christ. Camp Hope is a 3-week Day Camp that confirmation. Cost is $415. Scholarships are available. Sign up on is led by teenagers and mentored by adults. For all Lutherhill.org by March 31 to guarantee a spot. kids who complete Kindergarten – 6th Grade in May 2016. Cost is $130 per child / per week. The camp day Disciple Project June 20-24 is from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.. You can register online This is an intentional, cross-generational leadership school for 8th at http://faithbellaire.org/learning/faith-camp/. graders through adults. The Disciple Project is a learning community where youth and adults can stretch their imaginations and increase Lutherhill Summer Camp, La Grange their capacity as leaders. The Disciple Project offers a wide variety of August 7-12 learning tracks. Everyone who attends chooses any area of interest Those completed 2nd-5th grade will spend a whole to focus on during the week. A sampling from past years include: week at Lutherhill discovering all of the joys camp has • 21st Century Communication to offer! Find new friends and fun times in God’s cre- • Art ation! Learn from cabin Bible studies and camp-wide • Camp Hope Day Camp Ministries worships. Enjoy afternoon activities and daily All Camp • Follow to LEAD activities. Grow in community through camp songs • Music & Worship and games. Spend an evening around the campfire • Photography on Purpose making s’mores. Cost for those completed 1st grade • Sports & Fitness is $235, those completed 2nd-6th grade is $390 per Cost for event is $375 which covers meals, housing, transportation, child. Register early for discounted price! Sign up on and activities for a week. Please contact Ben Remmert for more Lutherhill.org by March 31 to guarantee a spot. information. 6 The King’s Banner Driver License Milestone Youth and Family Breakfast April 17 April 24, 9:45 a.m. On Sunday, April 17 we will be honoring Youth in 6th-12th grade and parents youth who have received their driver’s are invited to come to our second part license from the Fall 2015- Spring 2016 discussion of the call process for the year. We will bless the youth during senior pastor. All the youth and parents both our worship services and they are strongly encouraged to attend as will receive a gift to mark this impor- we will break into small groups with the tant milestone. Please contact Ben call committee. We will also go through Remmert if you have youth that have our summer activities. received their driver’s license so we may honor them. Meals Needed All members and friends of the congre- Proclaim Justice in Galveston gation are invited to provide dinner for April 23, 10 a.m. hungry youth at their Luther League Luther League is going to Galveston meetings Sunday nights. Meals can for a day at the beach! We will meet at range from anything home-cooked Christ the King Lutheran Church and go to take out. Enough food to serve 15 to the beach for fellowship and service people should be prepared. Contact Eric Vuong and his band Thrill work. All you need to bring is a lunch, Ben Remmert to help provide food. released their debut CD on March beach towel, and trash bags! Deadline 25 at the Continental Club. to sign up will be on April 20. Don’t The CD is available at Cactus miss out on this great trip. Records. Congratulations, Eric! Wednesday Evening Study Laudato Si & the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation Wednesday Night Alive! Last year, Pope Francis issued an encyclical, Laudato Si (Praised Continues Through April 27 Be), about care for creation. The CTK Creation Care Team invites you to join in a Lutheran Study on Laudato Si which emphasizes We finish another great year of WNA! on April 27. the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. For the observance of Dinner continues to be served 5:30-6:40 p.m. with the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation in 2017, the Lutheran children’s music classes and adult classes culminating World Federation has put forward three themes: Salvation - Not in Evening Prayer at 7:05 p.m. If you’ve never been to for Sale, Human Beings- Not for Sale, & Creation - Not for Sale. a Wednesday night dinner or class, it’s not too late to The Lutheran Study on Laudato Si examines the encyclical from join us for this last month of food, fellowship, music, a Reformation perspective and serves not only as a study on education, and worship. For more information, contact care for creation, but also as preparation for the celebration of [email protected]. the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. The Lutheran Study Life Stories Workshop on Laudato Si will take place on Wednesday evenings through Spring Sessions Continue April 27 at 6:00 p.m. The study materials are available as a free After Easter the Life Stories Workshop will meet on download from www.lutheransrestoringcreation.org. Join in this Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. for five sessions class to learn more about care for creation, and what that means from March 30 until April 27. If you are interested in for the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. For more informa- writing your memoirs, autobiography or family stories, tion, contact Lisa Brenskelle at [email protected]. please join us. We welcome visitors. I Asked for Wonder The remaining Spring sessions will be built upon themes Kristine Wallace continues the discussion class on Wednesdays dealing with our understanding of happiness, com- from 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. on the book I Asked for Wonder. A Spiritual passion, forgiveness and community that have been Anthology by Abraham Joshua Heschel. Abraham Joshua Hes- introduced in a www.Edx.org course from Berkeley chel was one of the great spiritual teachers of the 20th century. University. For further information contact Anna Fay As Professor of Ethics and Mysticism at the Jewish Theological Williams, [email protected]. Seminary of America from 1945 to 1972, he involved himself in the issues of race and peace. In 1965 he joined the march from Selma to Montgomery with Dr. Martin Luther King. He was also involved in the Second Vatican Council.

Christ the King Lutheran Church 7 SEARCH Cards and Coffee Ministry Please join us in hosting our monthly coffee hour for SEARCH Homeless Services clients at the Perry St. Apartments, 4415 Perry, a New Hope Housing project in the Third Ward on Wednesday, April 20, 10:00-11:00 a.m. This collaboration with SEARCH takes place every third Wednesday of the month. If you have any 2016 calendars or cards you'd like to contribute (birthday cards, get well, sympathy, blank note cards, etc.) you may drop them off in the donation basket on Sundays or in the church office. For more information, contact Beverly at [email protected]. SEARCH Homeless Services works to engage, stabilize, educate, employ and house individuals and families who are homeless. Their essential services are highly effective in transforming lives because they meet individuals where they are and provide what they need to get off the streets and back on their feet. Houston Food Bank Baskets of Promise The Christ the King volunteer group on March 12 had Thanks to everyone who donated 11 volunteers who contributed to the production of 20 items for Lutheran World Relief’s pallets of Senior Boxes. That’s 900 senior boxes (27,000 Baskets of Promise campaign. We pounds of food or 22,500 meals)! These boxes will later surpassed our goal of assembling be distributed to senior citizens who qualify for meal 150 personal care kits! Thank you assistance. to everyone that brought items and to our Luther League for assembling To borrow from the Food Bank volunteer coordinators’ 154 kits! chant, “We made a difference today.” Join us on Satur- day, May 14 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon for the next outing. Montrose Grace Place Contact [email protected]. Montrose Grace Place offers vulnerable youth ages 13-21 a hot “This time-friendly, extremely meal and a safe, welcoming shelter from the street every Thurs- well organized volunteer day evening from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Of course, we can always use opportunity allows us to help more volunteers to cook, set up, and serve the meals. Volunteers 900 needy individuals in three are also welcome to help with our bimonthly meals. Christ the hours or less. What a fulfilling King Church night is the 2nd Thursday of the even months! The way to spend a Saturday next date is Thursday, April 14, and servers are needed between morning while enjoying 5:15 and 7:45 p.m. to set the tables, dish up the food, and load fellowship with other Christ the King Church members!” the dishwashers. Contact [email protected]. Bert and Judy Hungerford Tag Sale The annual Tag Sale at Christ the King Church has been postponed Yes, Food Donations Help! until August because of our renovations to the nave. Spend the Thank you for all of the wonder- summer cleaning out closets, garages and attics. ful food donations to the Chistian Assisting Minister and Server Training Community Service Center (CCSC) Training for Assisting Ministers and Servers will be conducted in during 2015. Between Emergency the nave on April 23 and April 30 at 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Services-Central and Emergency nave. If you are interested in serving in one of these capacities, Services-Southwest, they received whether you have experience or are a novice, attendance at $568,093 worth of donated food. That translates to pro- one of the trainings is required. If the church parking lot is full, viding over 23,780 people with food in our community. please park on the Rice Stadium lot ($1.00 paid by credit card). Let's make 2016 our biggest food donation year ever! You are invited to bring a non-perishable food items to drop Fellow Congregants: in our collection basket in the foyer. We had an especially hectic Holy Week and Easter with all the innovative changes that staff were able to pull together to ensure such a meaningful experience. We are grateful for all the work Christian Community Service Center that went into it, especially the logistics required for our beau- tiful Palm Sunday, Easter Vigil, and Easter worship in the great Azalea Dinner outdoors. I think I can speak for all when I say a special thank you to all the staff and all the other volunteers like Altar Guild, Thanks to everyone who contributed items food ministry, ushers, chair movers and on and on, for making to our Champagne and Chocolate basket for everything work seamlessly. Happy Easter! CCSC’s annual Azalea Dinner and Auction. Carolyn Phillips, President 8 The King’s Banner Community of Hope Training at Ouch…That hurts!! Christ the King in the Fall Misuse of opiod pain Do you desire to deepen your relationship relievers remains a with God? Do you want to acquire the skills significant health is- needed to handle difficult life situations in sue in America. While your daily life journey? Then, the Community these medications are of Hope might be for you! You are invited to legitimately prescribed challenge yourself spiritually and to develop for pain management their non-medical use is wide spread. Non-medical and utilize your talents to serve others. use of prescription drugs is second only to marijuana as a form of illicit drug op use. The death rate from overdoses of prescription pain relievers dropped f H e The Community of o In between 2010 and 2012, but remained nearly triple that of heroin overdoses. y t Hope training awak- it e r So what can be done? n n u

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Dispose of expired medications. ops spiritually centered pastoral caregivers, 4. Consider over the counter pain relievers like acetaminophen or equipped for ministry in multiple settings, ibuprofen as a first choice for pain relief. They sometimes work including our own families, workplace, and better than opiods. Remember to follow the directions for use as civic organizations, as well as in traditional these medications are not without side effects. ministry settings such as the congregation, 5. Alternative therapies like hot/cold applications, massage and hospitals, nursing homes and hospice. physical therapy can often get to the root cause of the pain. Questions? Contact Beverly Davis at bev- 6. Talk with your health care provider about pain management ex- [email protected] for more information pectations. To be 100% pain free may not be possible. and to register. Registration deadline is July 31. Classes will be held on 12 Monday For more information check out:www.newsletter.samhsa.gov/2015/03/03/ evenings starting August 29 and concluding view-administrator-preventing-misuse-prescription-painkillers. November 28. Collateral Damage: The Impact of Suicide on Congregations and Caregivers Wednesday, April 13, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Hope and Healing Center 717 Sage Road, Houston 77056 Baylor College of Medicine's Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in conjunction with the Psychiatry Resident Outreach to the Public Sector (PROPS) invites you to our Building Bridges Event, a community-wide forum on Spirituality and Mental Health. Christ the King Church members and friendson a Spring Germany trip visiting the Kreuzkirch (Church of the Holy Cross) Free and open to the public. in Dresden. Refreshments at 4:30 p.m. Panel discussion at 5:00 p.m. Christ the King Lutheran Church 9 Justice Advocacy Opportunities Promote Peace by Stopping Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia One of the ELCA’s top priorities for justice advocacy in 2016 is to promote peace. You have an opportunity to promote peace by asking President Obama to cancel planned arms sales to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s government has led a devastating campaign of unlawful air strikes against civilian targets in neighboring Yemen. This bombardment has killed thousands of civilians, and What is the Offering of Letters? has led to a humanitarian crisis with more than 80% of the Yemeni population Bread for the World’s annual Offering now in need of aid and more than 2.5 million people displaced. The United of Letters campaign engages churches, Nations has determined that airstrikes by the Saudi Arabian-led coalition were campuses, and other faith communities in responsible for most of the civilian deaths in the conflict. To urge President writing letters to Congress. Each year, for Obama to cancel the sale of 18,000 bombs and 1500 warheads to Saudi Arabia, the focus of the campaign, BFW chooses type U.S. Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia Amnesty International Take Action into a specific legislation or a legislative emphasis search engine and links will be listed from which you can advocate electronically. that can make a real difference to people Opportunities for Kids and Adults – Save Sea Turtles struggling with hunger and poverty. This More than 50,000 endangered and threatened sea turtles are killed each year’s emphasis is helping mothers and year by shrimp trawlers in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic. You and children survive and thrive. your kids and grandkids have an opportunity to save sea turtles by asking Christ the King Church members are invited President Obama and the Secretary of Commerce to mandate use of turtle to gather in the courtyard and write letters excluding devices on trawlers. These devices will not only save turtles, but on Mother’s Day, May 8. Supported with will reduce bycatch (fish that are caught and thrown away) by 55 million prayer, our letters become a bold witness pounds/year. Kids are asked to write a letter or send a picture about why to God’s justice and mercy. They have, and they love sea turtles and why they should be protected. Mail letters and continue to have, a significant impact on pictures to Oceana; Attn: Save Sea Turtles; 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW; 5th the decisions made in Congress. Floor; Washington DC 20036 and they will be delivered on World Sea Turtle Day, June 16. Adults can engage in e-advocacy by signing a petition at http:// Offering of Letters usa.oceana.org/. Mother’s Day, May 8

Construction Update The latest pictures from the nave: • the font is still wrapped for protection • the new south “arch” is all complete • the new doorway to the narthex • the new flooring (not yet cleaned and polished) • the clerestory window and one of the side windows with new credence ....we really are nearing the end.

Columbarium will be on the south side of the church. See article on next page.

10 The King’s Banner Spring Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event The Creation Care Team invites you to join with people of other faiths in caring for creation on Sunday, April 3, from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. We will engage in hands-on envi- ronmental stewardship by mulching and performing trail maintenance at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve. There will be activities for all ages and skill levels, so bring your family. Meet at 5310 South Willow Dr., Houston to sign in. Metro bus line 7 stops nearby. Tools/supplies will be provided. This event is organized by CTK, Congregation Brith Shalom, and the Dialogue Institute of the Southwest, in partner- Endangered Species ship with the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy. The conservancy requires Scientists are telling us Earth is in the signing of a waiver to participate. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at [email protected]. middle of a mass extinction event. Over- Sunday Evening Conversations on Creation Continue… fishing and over-hunting, habitat destruc- The State of the Animals April 24 at 6:00 p.m. tion, climate change, and other factors The Creation Care Team invites you to a series of web meetings to talk about cre- now threaten the existence of one in five ation. Planned as a regular, ongoing monthly series normally held the last Sunday species. When a species becomes extinct, of each month (except December), conversations will be on a variety of topics, both the wisdom that creature could impart, purely environmental as well as theological. all the creature gave to its ecosystem, The next web meeting will take place onSunday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m. Ben Johnson and the particular way it glorified God by and Kathryn Hokamp, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology students in the Department its very existence is lost forever. As God of Biosciences at Rice University, will speak on The State of the Animals. After their has charged us with dominion, species presentation, there will be time for questions/discussion. Kathryn plans a career in protection is in our hands. nature education, whereas Ben aims to work in the field of wildlife conservation. If In the United States, the Endangered you would like to join this conversation, contact Lisa Brenskelle atbrenskelle@aol. Species Act has served as the “Noah’s com to receive an invitation to the talk. ark” of our time, ensuring protection Other upcoming topics include: for creatures in peril. The ark in the • Sunday, May 29, 6:00 p.m., Colby May of Consultlit, speaking on Energy Conservation. Genesis flood narrative is how, God • Sunday, June 26, 6:00 p.m., Whitney Milberger Laid of Masuen Consulting , speak- “remembers” (i.e., holds, keeps, pro- ing on Water Conservation. tects, cares for) “all the wild animals • Sunday, July 31, 6:00 p.m., a pre-recorded talk by Herman Sanders of the Public and all the domestic animals” (Gen. Infrastructure Dept. of Harris County on Reducing Toxins in the Home. 8:1). Today, we are called to be mind- • Sunday, August 28, 6:00 p.m., Daniel Millikan of Edible Earth Resources on Reduc- ful of all creatures, and to take stock of ing Toxins in the Yard/Garden. their presence. How will we find ways to prioritize other species? Will we do this Columbarium Niches Ready for Purchase at the expense of human convenience The Columbarium Committee is ready to offer Columbarium niches for those who or material advantage? want to purchase one for themselves and/or their family. If you wish to see a In Genesis 1 humanity was given re- diagram, pick up a brochure and ask questions about the process, there will be a sponsibility over “the fish of the sea staffed table in the courtyard on several Sundays after Easter. and over the birds of the sky and over The niches will be located in a Meditation Garden on the south side of the church. the cattle and over all the earth, and The columbarium portion of the capital campaign project is expected to be com- over every creeping thing that creeps plete in the summer of 2016. Initially, there will be 288 niches on the south wall on the earth” (Genesis 1:26). God told of the columbarium. If you are interested in purchasing a niche, please review the Job to go to animals for wisdom, “Ask brochure and contact Cheryl Gaspard ([email protected] or 713 400-0519). the beasts, and let them teach you; and She will send you a copy of the “Policies and Regulations of the Columbarium” for the birds of the heavens, and let them your review. If you have questions, you may also contact Gaelyn Lesher, member tell you” (12:7) and remonstrated Job of the Columbarium Committee, at 713-524-6221. with the details of how God created all that exists (38-39). Jesus lifts up God’s Many thanks to all those who served on the Columbarium Committee, which was care for the birds of the air to demon- organized and then approved by the Congregational Council in May of 2014. Their strate God’s certain care for humans initial work was to discern the congregation’s level of interest for a columbarium (Matthew 6:26-30). Perhaps humans and how it might fit into our location. They visited several church columbaria in the were created last in Genesis and added Houston area, worked with the architects, consulted with a funeral director, and last to the praise chorus in Psalm 148 to dialogued with area churches about their policies and management of their own remind us, as Job was reminded, that columbaria. Finally, they developed the policies, regulations, and documents to sell we are not the center of the universe. inurnment rights and manage the columbarium into the future. Christ the King Lutheran Church 11 Morning Prayer embers i n inistry Morning Prayer is said at Christ the King M M Church each day Monday through Fri- day at 8:15 a.m. in room 314 (visitor’s Where do the Palms Come From? room) on the third floor for the 15-20 One of the distinctive features of Holy Week at Christ the King Church is the minute service. Everyone is welcome to Palms on Palm Sunday. Len and Susan Teich have been providing palm fronds participate as your schedule allows. We since they moved to Old Braeswood. The property is loaded with Fan Palms, can especially use help on Tuesdays and some twenty feet high! Thursdays. Please join us as we pray Each year Len harvests about forty fronds. Each frond is carefully trimmed. The for the needs of body, mind, spirit, the numerous thorns are removed. On Saturday he delivers the palms to the church Church and the world. where they are washed and made ready for the procession of palms. Thank you to the Teichs for enriching our Holy Week each year!

Celebrate your April 10 Jerry Brown Harold Mathis Baptismal Vivian Tetzlaff Andy Winesett Anniversary! Olivia Winesett Samantha Olafson March 27 Donna Olson-Salas Roman Skoracki Jennifer Dierksen Nicolas Norboge Christine Heinrich Kate Bacus Carolyn Weatherly Craig Watson Kristen Morris Tom Bouldin Pam Linberg Charlotte Hoaks Gretchen Nikolas Liebster Miertschin Nancy Cook Marie Monroe Lizzy Rahman Kathy Moore Jim Shields LuAnne Novak Palm Sunday Daphne Gerling Hannah Beckman Haley Goodrow April 3 Lee Herrick Anita Bryant Mel Rosenbaum Kelly DeVany Ray Dittmar Colin Eddington Emilia Haymon Larry Hamm Peggy Enax April 17 Michael Falkenberg Anne Morrow Michael Hoaks John Thweatt Colleen Johnson Brian Bjork John Lund Bette Bowers Marilyn Edwards Jonathan Holden Fuerst Miertschin Kim Jacobson Michael Thorvilson Scott Swanson Sebastian Salas Chloe Henningsen Tom Anderson Tristyn Henningsen Christina Smith George Brookover Zhiting Cai Claudia Brookover Parker Bryant Julie Giam Gail Glass Luke Johnson Keegan Cook Thaine Manske Scott Santana Malcolm Waddell Wolfgang Schmidt Richard Edson Kristine Solberg Kira Nishimura David Boles April 24 Hadley Fuerst Brian Engle Katja Stuhr Kristine Wallace David Tart “Remember and rejoice, Renewed by Craig Vollmers floods of grace. We Grace Vollmers bear the sign of Jesus Dan Butterbrodt Christ, That time Sharon Botts cannot erase.” Alexander (ELW 454) Fullaondo-Boker Cindy Murphy Denise Engle Cheryl Pfennig Amelie Edelmann Tod Schenck

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Christ the King Lutheran Church 13 April 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Lesser Festivals and Commemorations 1 2 Grand Entrance 4 Benedict the African, confessor, 1589 8:15 am Morning Prayer 1:00 pm Yoga 6 Albrecht Dürer, 1528; Matthias Grünewald, 1529; 9:00 am Prayer Shawl ministry 5:15 pm Taizé rehearsal Rededication of the Nave Lucas Cranach, 1553; artists 10:00 am Friday Morning Bible 6:00 pm Taizé Worship and German service on Pentecost Sunday 9 Dietrich Bonhoeffer, theologian, 1945 Study Prayer Around the and We will celebrate our German service on Pentecost at 4:00 10 Mikael Agricola, Bishop of Turku, 1557 Cross p.m. with Sunday School for kids and a potluck picnic. 19 Olavus Petri, priest, 1552; Laurentius Petri, Bishop Pentecost Picnic of Uppsala, 1573; renewers of the church 21 Anselm, Bishop of Canterbury, 1109 Sunday, May 15 23 Toyohiko Kagawa, renewer of society, 1960 More Details to Come. 25 MARK, EVANGELIST 29 Catherine of Siena, theologian, 1380 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8:30 am Worship Church Office Closed 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:15 am Morning Prayer 1:00 pm Yoga 9:45 am Sunday Church School 8:15 am Morning Prayer 6:00 pm Executive Committee 4:30 pm Writing Life Stories 10:00 am Piecemakers 9:00 am Prayer Shawl ministry 5:15 pm Taizé rehearsal 9:45 am Sunday Forum 7:30 pm Bach Choir 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Alive! 10:00 am Friday Morning Bible 6:00 pm Taizé Worship and 9:50 am Communion for Children 5:45 pm Classes begin Study Healing Prayer 10:50 am Worship 6:00 pm Confirmation class 6:00 pm Laudato Si 6:15 pm I Asked for Wonder 6:15 pm Brass Choir 7:05 pm Evening Prayer 7:30 pm Choir and Chorus 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8:30 am Worship Church Office Closed 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:15 am Morning Prayer 9:45 am Sunday Church School 8:15 am Morning Prayer 7:15 pm Congregation Council 4:30 pm Writing Life Stories 10:00 am Piecemakers 9:00 am Prayer Shawl ministry 1:00 pm Yoga 9:45 am Sunday Forum 7:30 pm Bach Choir 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Alive! 6:00 pm Montrose Grace Place 10:00 am Friday Morning Bible 5:15 pm Taizé rehearsal 9:50 am Communion for Children 5:45 pm Classes begin 6:00 pm Circle of Care Study 6:00 pm Taizé Worship 10:50 am Worship 6:00 pm Confirmation class 7:00 pm Roaring 20s Dinner 5:00 pm YouthWorks 6:00 pm Laudato Si 6:15 pm I Asked for Wonder 6:00 pm Luther League 6:15 pm Brass Choir 7:30 pm Pub Theology 7:05 pm Evening Prayer 7:30 pm Choir and Chorus

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 8:30 am Worship Church Office Closed 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:15 am Morning Prayer 10:00 am Luther League trip 9:45 am Sunday Church School 8:15 am Morning Prayer 7:30 pm Bach Choir 10:00 am SEARCH Cards/Coffee 10:00 am Piecemakers 9:00 am Prayer Shawl ministry to Galveston 9:45 am Sunday Forum 4:30 pm Writing Life Stories 10:00 am Friday Morning Bible 1:00 pm Yoga 10:50 am Worship 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Alive! Study 1:00 pm AM and Server Training 5:00 pm YouthWorks 5:45 pm Classes begin 5:15 pm Taizé rehearsal 6:00 pm Confirmation class 6:00 pm Luther League 6:00 pm Taizé Worship 6:00 pm Laudato Si 6:15 pm I Asked for Wonder 6:15 pm Brass Choir 7:05 pm Evening Prayer 7:30 pm Choir and Chorus 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 8:30 am Worship Church Office Closed 8:15 am Morning Prayer Last Wednesday Night Alive! 8:15 am Morning Prayer 8:15 am Morning Prayer 1:00 pm Yoga 9:45 am Sunday Church School 8:15 am Morning Prayer 7:30 pm Bach Choir 8:15 am Morning Prayer 10:00 am Piecemakers 9:00 am Prayer Shawl ministry 1:00 pm AM and Server Training 9:45 am Sunday Forum 4:30 pm Writing Life Stories 10:00 am Friday Morning Bible 5:15 pm Taizé rehearsal 9:45 am Youth/Family Breakfast 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Alive! Study 6:00 pm Taizé Worship 10:50 am Worship 5:45 pm Classes begin 5:00 pm YouthWorks 6:00 pm Confirmation class 6:00 pm Laudato Si 6:00 pm Luther League 6:15 pm I Asked for Wonder 6:00 pm Creation Care Webinar 6:15 pm Brass Choir 7:05 pm Evening Prayer 7:30 pm Choir and Chorus