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A Unique Invitation
On a recent Sunday, CTK’s Choir Director Chris Cardona came down from the balcony to issue this unique invitation to join the choir. Set to the tune of the Beatles’ hit “Yesterday,” the lyrics were fun and creative, and served to encourage those who like to sing but who may be a bit shy about …
Christmas Crafting with the Stepping Stones
On Sunday, November 10, CTK’s Stepping Stones ministry, led by Jackie Brotchner, hosted a Christmas Craft event which was opened to the congregation. Over 25 ladies gathered to enjoy a light lunch and then get down to the business of creating a Christmas banner, complete with all the bling and decorations their hearts desired. Prepared …
Pastor Groteluschen – Shepherd, Mentor, Friend
On Sunday, Oct. 20, family and friends gathered in worship at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Memphis, to celebrate with Pastor Norman Groteluschen on the 70th anniversary of his ordination into the Holy Ministry. Senior Pastor Chuck Neugebauer presented his friend and mentor with a handsomely framed plaque from the Mid-South District Office recognizing Norm …
Beauty Beyond Bones – A Visit from Caralyn Collar
Christ the King welcomed Caralyn Collar, a NYC actress and one of the leading bloggers in the world on eating disorders. Caralyn spoke with members of CTK’s Youth as well as CTK’s Stephen Ministers on Saturday evening, Sept. 28, and again to the congregation on Sunday morning, Sept. 29, bringing her message of freedom from …
Happy 60th!
The members of Christ the King Lutheran Church celebrated CTK’s 60th anniversary recently with a festive service that brought together worshipers from both “early” and “late” services in a single service. The singing was powerful with over 400 people in the sanctuary, and the sermon resonated clearly with appreciation of the past and excitement about …
Calm in the Midst of Chaos
As Christ the King Lutheran Church moves forward with plans for demolition, construction, and expansion, the office staff is facing the challenges of moving to temporary quarters with aplomb. Staffers who have been on board for 30+ years have spent weeks wading through documents, decor, book collections, and memorabilia in files, cabinets, bookcases, closets — …
MIFA Tour
On Tuesday, April 2, Pastor Chuck and Pastor Mark stopped by the Metropolitan Interfaith Association (MIFA) facility to meet with Linda Marks, Interfaith Relations Officer, for a tour and information on the Meals on Wheels ministry. Pastor Mark commented, “After touring MIFA and learning more about the scope of the Meals on Wheels ministry, I …
World Down Syndrome Day
Recently, Christ the King and the Faith in Action team hosted the quarterly New Family Brunch of the Down Syndrome Association of Memphis and the Mid-South (DSAM), providing the food as well as childcare so that family members could relax, enjoy fellowship, and take full advantage of this free educational event. It’s a great outreach, …
Comfort, Judgment, Love
Do you ever wonder what it would feel like to be Jesus, especially on Palm Sunday, everyone wanting to see, hear, and touch you? Imagine hordes of the suffering so desperate for connection that they literally crawl into your path, hoping to just touch your robe. What a horrible responsibility that would be. I wonder …
There’s bread, and then there’s Bread
On Sunday, our school faculty were commissioned during worship. They are a wonderful crew of men and women who, in response to God’s calling, will spend this coming academic year teaching love and tough subjects while showing God’s mercy and grace to their children every day in a thousand different ways. We saluted them, and …