Author Archive: lifeatctk
God’s Blessings Continue
At Christ the King Lutheran Church and School, in spite of the craziness of the year 2020, we have been fortunate enough, through the grace of God, to witness baptisms, weddings, new member introductions, school children and teachers returning in person, and even progress on new building construction, as the work of the Church and …
Musicians in Tune
In the middle of March this year, we were plummeted into a new world of alternating twists and turns, challenges and inventions, beginning with the online-only services in which the pastors preached to an empty church with an unseen congregation gathered around their laptops and TVs, to tentative then slightly bolder in-person services in which …
The Rite of Confirmation during COVID-19
The Confirmation Class of 2020 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Memphis, looked a little different from the classes of years past; the CTK masks that the confirmands wore marked the time as unusual, but the robes they wore assured us of the continuing loving grace of God which covers all. The last few months …
Guidelines for Re-Opening Christ the King Lutheran Church for Worship
EMPTY PEWS NO MORE! After careful deliberation, and following local and state guidelines, our pastors have developed the following bullet points designed to keep our congregants and staff safe during the return to worship, an event for which we have prayed in earnest. Click on the highlighted portion to read the protocol. Guidelines for Returning …
Prayer in Such a Time as This
You’ve heard the story of the ocean liner in rough seas. A passenger asks the captain if the ship is in danger, to which the captain replies, “You should start praying now.” The lady gasps, grabs the captain’s arm, and cries, “Oh, surely, it’s not as bad as that!” We CTK Lutherans are a praying …
Responding to the Pandemic
Click here to watch Pastor Mark and Pastor Chuck explain CTK’s response to COVID-19 concerns It’s unfortunate that the first three letters of the word “pandemic” are the same first three letters in the word “panic.” So before you’ve even completed saying or reading the word, you’re already on edge. At Christ the King, our …
Connecting
When becoming a new member of a congregation, it may be a little daunting finding your way around, not only through the physical buildings, but through the labyrinth of ministries and fellowship opportunities that are offered to you. Who do you contact? Where do you go? How do you find the latest information and RSVP …
Tanzania Mission Team Update: Valentine’s Bake Sale
Christ the King’s Tanzania Mission Team continued its fund-and-awareness-raising with a Valentine’s Bake Sale on a recent windy Sunday. Festively wrapped cakes, cookies, breads, and treats were available for purchase and the Mission Team was all smiles with each loving transaction. The Team’s progress with preparations has been aided by the congregation’s generosity and encouragement. …
Progress!
Cherishing memories is high on the list of things being done this week as the membership of Christ the King takes a collective sigh while watching the demolition of Building 2, the Fellowship Hall, and the Church Administration offices. It is a week of mixed emotions. The Schrader Fellowship Hall, once the sanctuary where so …
Christmas at CTK
Celebrating Christmas at Christ the King means lovely candlelight, precious children lighting the Advent wreath and Christ Candle, beautiful choral and instrumental music, a surprise animal during Pastor Mark’s children’s message, the Sacrament of Holy Communion, and powerful Word heard from our Pastors — all combining to bring a reverence and peace to our Christmas …