Updates from our successful Fall Fair - click here...
UPDATE: In January, the Church Council approved the following use of the proceeds from the Fall Fair - (1) a year's support of our church's missionaries in Africa, Joel and Krista Young (see missions page); (2) refinishing of the parquet altar floor in the sanctuary; and (3) the purchase of new paraments for the altar, pulpit, and lectern in the sanctuary. Thanks to all who worked so hard on the Fall Fair for the way your efforts now benefit the mission and worship life of the whole congregation!
Thanks to all who served in the Fall...
November 16th Workday at Zion Lutheran - Orange, CT
Sat., Nov. 16th - Work Support for Zion Lutheran Church in Orange, CT - COMPLETED!
Zion Lutheran Church in Orange, CT, was having some roof work done when one of the Summer storms blew through, flooding their sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. Many, many thanks to the members of Christ the King who volunteered their time - in cooperation with the members and trustees of Zion-Lutheran, we were able to accomplish their entire list of indoor refurbishment tasks AND all of their outdoor Fall cleanup! Thanks be to God for His faithfulness. Now, keep in your prayers that the congregation will successfully be able to return to worship in their sanctuary in time for their Christmas celebration.
Zion Lutheran Church in Orange, CT, was having some roof work done when one of the Summer storms blew through, flooding their sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. Many, many thanks to the members of Christ the King who volunteered their time - in cooperation with the members and trustees of Zion-Lutheran, we were able to accomplish their entire list of indoor refurbishment tasks AND all of their outdoor Fall cleanup! Thanks be to God for His faithfulness. Now, keep in your prayers that the congregation will successfully be able to return to worship in their sanctuary in time for their Christmas celebration.
November 23rd Wood-day at Christ the King
Sat., Nov. 23rd - Wood Splitting and Delivery at Christ the King - COMPLETED!
In between last year's macroburst and this year's oak limb damage, we had two piles of cut wood that needed to be split and removed from the church property: a small one by the front sign and a very large one behind the pond. Over the course of the day, fifteen volunteers used splitters to split the wood, then hauled it via tractor to two utility trailers at the parsonage and delivered the wood to a family in Southbury. Many thanks for the hard work put in by so many volunteers!
In between last year's macroburst and this year's oak limb damage, we had two piles of cut wood that needed to be split and removed from the church property: a small one by the front sign and a very large one behind the pond. Over the course of the day, fifteen volunteers used splitters to split the wood, then hauled it via tractor to two utility trailers at the parsonage and delivered the wood to a family in Southbury. Many thanks for the hard work put in by so many volunteers!
November 24th Thanksgiving Cookies and Posters
Sun., Nov. 24th - Thanksgiving Cookies and Posters for Newtown Schools and Police - COMPLETED!
Many thanks to all who joined us in the Fellowship Hall after service on Nov. 24 to decorate cookies and posters for delivery all over Newtown. The Newtown Police Department, Board of Education Office, and teachers at each of Newtown's 7 schools love the treats and posters we make and deliver to them at major holidays every year. Thanks to those who brought cookies and decoration supplies. It was a fun time for all ages and ability levels... children entered their best cookie in the decorating contest... and the cookie-consumption rule (for every 10 cookies you decorate you get to eat 1) was followed by almost everyone!
Many thanks to all who joined us in the Fellowship Hall after service on Nov. 24 to decorate cookies and posters for delivery all over Newtown. The Newtown Police Department, Board of Education Office, and teachers at each of Newtown's 7 schools love the treats and posters we make and deliver to them at major holidays every year. Thanks to those who brought cookies and decoration supplies. It was a fun time for all ages and ability levels... children entered their best cookie in the decorating contest... and the cookie-consumption rule (for every 10 cookies you decorate you get to eat 1) was followed by almost everyone!
Christian Education
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Christmas Pageant
Many thanks to our children and Sunday School teachers, who led us in worship through their Christmas pageant on December 22. What a blessing to hear God's word read and Jesus' story sung by the youngest among us. |
Children's Sunday School
Our Children's Sunday School meets immediately after the Sunday Service in the blue meeting room. We have just finished making cards to include in our church's Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes and decorating Thanksgiving cookies for Newtown's schools and Police. In January, we have begun a service project gathering donations for our local animal shelter. Look for donation boxes and informational posters all around the church! |
Congregational Ministry
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Winter Fellowship Schedule
Bring-a-Snack Fellowship Time: On the Second and Fourth Sundays of every month, everyone is invited to bring a snack to share and to join in a time of fellowship and mutual support. Come down to the Fellowship Hall immediately following the Sunday Service and get to know your fellow church members: find ways to support them, receive support that you need, or simply enjoy one another's company. The drinks and snacks are just a bonus! Winter 2020 Fellowship Hours January 12 and 26 February 8 and 22 March 14 and 28 |
Veteran's History Project
The Veteran's History Project is looking for American serviceman and woman to interview in the interest of preserving our national history and honoring their sacrifices! Operated by the Library of Congress and partnered with the University of Connecticut, all American veterans from any time period, job, or deployment anywhere are most certainly welcome! Contact Josh Bidwell at bidwell.joshuatodd@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. |
Missions
For current Mission activities, see the Service Opportunities above, and check out our Missions and Newtown Comfort pages.
Stewardship
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Did You Know… Your tithes and offerings can be made through Electronic Fund Transfer? You don’t have to worry about forgetting your checks or how to donate when you are away, and it is entirely free both to you and the church because it is a program sponsored by the Synod. The Finance Committee encourages everyone to consider this option, and if you are comfortable, make use of it. You can contact the church office at ctknewtown@gmail.com with any questions or look for further info in the narthex.
Estate Planning - Your hard work can support the ministry of the church even after your death. If you are interested in making a bequest to the congregation, please contact the church office at ctknewtown@gmail.com. We can assist your Financial Planner or help put you in touch with one of our members who is certified to provide advice and assistance. |
Do you shop on Amazon? Did you know your purchases can support Christ the King? Simply shop at smile.amazon.com (instead of amazon.com - same owner, same products, different site). Select Christ the King Lutheran Church from the charitable organization list (be sure to choose CTK in Newtown from the list - see update below). There is no cost to you, and you use the same account you currently have on Amazon—all of your account settings are the same and will automatically transfer over to your new smile.amazon.com account. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5 percent of eligible purchases. While this doesn’t sound like a lot of money, it will add up if we all participate! Simply go to smile.amazon.com to get started.
UPDATE: Due to an IRS snafu, the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod was mis-categorized in the IRS quarterly reporting and Christ the King will not be able to be selected in Amazon's Smile process until December... But, not to worry - you can still shop on Amazon Smile, gather donatable funds, then designate them for Christ the King once the snafu gets worked out. We'll let you know when that is, and (on behalf of the IRS) we apologize for the inconvenience! |
Worship
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LENT BEGINS MARCH 26th
The church season of Lent, the forty days before Easter, begins with Ash Wednesday, which falls this year on March 6th. We will have a service of Holy Communion that evening at 7:00 p.m. Plan on being here for the Ash Wednesday service and for the Lenten mid-week services, which will begin on March 4th and continue throughout the Lenten season. Before each mid-week service will be a "Soup Supper" in the Fellowship Hall. The suppers, hosted by the elders of the congregation, begin weekly at 6:00 p.m. Please sign up on the sheet in the church's center hallway for the suppers you will be able to attend. This year, we will be using the Vespers service from our hymnal. Be sure to join in the Soup Supper beforehand (more information above). |
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
April 9th - Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion - 7p.m. April 10th - Good Friday Tenebrae Service - 7p.m. EASTER SUNDAY SCHEDULE – April 12th Sunrise Service with Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. Festival Service with Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. Easter Breakfast at 8:30 a.m., served by our Elders and Youth |
Choir Rehearsals and Anthems
The choir provides choral anthems in worship every Sunday. Sometimes, we are joined by additional musicians. If you are willing to lend your musical gifts to support the worship of the church, please contact the church office or speak with Pastor Morris or Bev Thompson, our organist and music director. No previous experience necessary!
The choir provides choral anthems in worship every Sunday. Sometimes, we are joined by additional musicians. If you are willing to lend your musical gifts to support the worship of the church, please contact the church office or speak with Pastor Morris or Bev Thompson, our organist and music director. No previous experience necessary!