Christ the King Lutheran Church

Organist and/or Pianist Wanted

We are seeking an organist/pianist and a choral accompanist to provide strong leadership for congregational singing and accompaniment for volunteer choir.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-Participate in a rotating schedule with one or two other organists to provide strong leadership for congregational singing in Sunday morning services and special services during Lent/Holy Week/Christmas.

-Accompany the choir during Wednesday evening rehearsals (late August-May) and participate in selected services.

We are a congregation of 75 to 100 in attendance at each of two Sunday morning services. Worship services include playing a Baby Grand Piano and/or a digital Allen Renaissance Organ.

If you are interested in one or both of these positions, please email your resume to sally Walters at sjcwalters@gmail.com

We would enjoy the opportunity to speak with anyone who may be interested.

Congregational Meeting

Sunday, October 21st at 9:15am

in the Sanctuary

This congregational meeting is being held to adopt the proposed 2019 budget.

German Polka Worship Service and Supper

Saturday, October 13th at 5:30pm

Join us for a night of Polka Worship and German Food. Musicians from United Dr. Martin Luther Church in Shiner will lead the Worship and Holy Communion Service. A free will offering will be taken during the Service for the Polka Spirit Musicians for sharing their gift of music, to defray travel expenses, and for Christ the King General Fund.

Immediately following worship, there will be a Sausage Supper in the Parish Hall. This year’s Sausage Supper will be catered by Next Door Catering. Plates will be $8.50 per plate and will include sausage, German potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans, and bread. Also served will be iced tea, coffee, lemonade, and dessert.

Healing Services

Sunday, October 14th at 8:00am and 10:30am

At both worship services, we will offer a word of blessing and prayer with an anointing with oil for any who wish to receive this expression of healing. In this order of worship, we celebrate God’s presence with strength and comfort in time of suffering, God’s promise of wholeness and peace, and God’s love embodied in the community of faith.

Affirmation of Baptism/Rite of Confirmation

Sunday, October 28th

Brandon Zachery Berisha, Aliyah Nicole Cabacungan, Thomas J. Healey, and Enzo Michael McClelland have completed Confirmation and are ready to make their Affirmation of Baptism on Sunday, October 28, at 10:30 AM. Join us that morning at 9:15 AM for a Continental Breakfast to honor these young people as they take the next step in their faith journey.

Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 26th at 5:30pm

Join us for Fun, Food, Fellowship, and Candy

Festivities begin with hotdogs, chips, and other food from 5:30 to 6:00. At 6:00, there will be door prizes and other announcements.

Then the Trunk or Treating begins at 6:15pm and ends around 7:00pm. Cars should be ready and in place by 6:00pm with enough treats for 75-100 kiddos.

Sign-up sheet for car spots may be found on the What’s Happening Bulletin Board. ALL AGES are invited to participate in this fun outreach to our church and community.