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Many November Opportunities for Service!
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.
Sat., Nov. 23rd - Wood Splitting and Delivery at Christ the King
In between last year's macroburst and this year's oak limb damage, we have two piles of cut wood that needs to be split and removed from the church property: a small one by the front sign and a very large one behind the pond. We will be using splitters to split the wood, then hauling it via quads and lawn trailers to some utility trailers in the church parking lot. Once that is done, we will need a few volunteers to drive the wood to Southbury, where we will be delivering it. We will meet at Christ the King at 8am for what should be a 5-hr workday or so. If you are available to assist, please email Adam Secola, Head Trustee, at ags2828@gmail.com
Sun., Nov. 24th - Thanksgiving Cookies and Posters for Newtown Schools and Police
Plan to join 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. If you are able, please bring cookies or decoration supplies. This is a fun time for all ages and ability levels... enter your best cookie in the decorating contest... and the rule is for every 10 cookies you decorate you get to eat 1!
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.
Sat., Nov. 23rd - Wood Splitting and Delivery at Christ the King
In between last year's macroburst and this year's oak limb damage, we have two piles of cut wood that needs to be split and removed from the church property: a small one by the front sign and a very large one behind the pond. We will be using splitters to split the wood, then hauling it via quads and lawn trailers to some utility trailers in the church parking lot. Once that is done, we will need a few volunteers to drive the wood to Southbury, where we will be delivering it. We will meet at Christ the King at 8am for what should be a 5-hr workday or so. If you are available to assist, please email Adam Secola, Head Trustee, at ags2828@gmail.com
Sun., Nov. 24th - Thanksgiving Cookies and Posters for Newtown Schools and Police
Plan to join 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. If you are able, please bring cookies or decoration supplies. This is a fun time for all ages and ability levels... enter your best cookie in the decorating contest... and the rule is for every 10 cookies you decorate you get to eat 1!
Christian Education
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Share a Scripture
Share a Scripture: Thanks to all who joined us at Adult Bible Study, on Sunday, November 3rd, bringing a favorite Scripture story or passage. It was a blessing to hear what passages have been most meaningful to so many of our fellow worshippers, as well as why that particular story or passage is so meaningful. Thanks both to those who shared and those who listened, hearing stories of how the Bible challenges and inspires each of us in our Christian walk. |
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. Starting on December 1st, we will be preparing for our December 22nd Children's Christmas Pageant. |
Congregational Ministry
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Fall 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, or receive support that you need. The drinks and snacks are just a bonus! Fall 2019 Fellowship Hours: November 10 (Luncheon and 2019 Voters' Assembly) November 24 (Fellowship and Thanksgiving Cookie Decoration) December 8 December 22 (Fellowship and Decoration of the Sanctuary for Christmas) |
Advent Wednesday Soup Suppers
Advent Soup Suppers will begin on Wednesday, December 4th, at 6pm. Bring a soup or a bread and join in a time of food and fellowship, leading right into our Evening Prayer service at 7pm. |
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.
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 with any questions or look for further info in the narthex.
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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). There is no cost to you, and you use the same account you currently have on amazon.com—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 LCMS 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 sorry for the inconvenience! |
Worship
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Choir Rehearsals and Anthems
The choir provides choral anthems in worship every Sunday. 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! |
Advent Midweek Worship Services
Advent Midweek Services will begin on Wednesday, December 4th, at 7pm. This year, we will be using Evening Prayer from our hymnal. Be sure to join in the Soup Supper beforehand (more information above). |