A weekly newsletter about "what's happening"
from Christ the King Lutheran Church, New Brighton, MN
Please submit entries to magdalena@lifeatctk.org by noon on Tuesday
for Wednesday's e-news.
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Scripture Readings
April 25th: the Fourth Sunday of Easter
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As we celebrate the work of the CtK Caring For Creation team, we welcome as our guest preacher Dr Diane Jacobson, Professor Emerita from Luther Seminary. Our worship draws on the image of the good shepherd—and specifically on the relationship between the shepherd and the sheep, one of mutual knowledge and love, that gives the shepherd authority. The shepherd’s willingness to lay down his life for the sheep shows his love. The much beloved 23rd Psalm also paints a picture of God as a shepherd who leads, provides, protects, and abides with the sheep.
Readings: John 10: 11-18 // Psalm 23
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Schedule & Worship on April 25th
9:30 AM - Online Worship
This Sunday, we will worship online together. Links will be shared in the Sunday newsletter and posted on lifeatctk.org and Facebook.
10:30 AM - Zoom Coffee Hour
Join us for conversation and connection!
Zoom Meeting ID: 244 682 016 // Password: 044316
11:30 AM - Family Faith Walk. Meet at the picnic table by Door #12
You are welcome to share CtK's livestream worship opportunities with your friends and family who may be looking for online worship services. All are welcome in our community!
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Prayers Following the Verdict
Wednesday, April 21, 7:30 pm
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Join others from CtK as we pray and hold space following the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trail. We gather over Zoom, to pray with silence, song, and words. For God’s justice, peace, healing and reconciliation. For the risen Christ to bring resurrection and new life to our communities. For the Holy Spirit to grant us wisdom and courage for the facing of these days.
We will pray over Zoom, 7:30pm TODAY:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82178760231?pwd=NVk5eFAzU3ZtQmNjczBoZ3BjS0RXQT09
Meeting ID: 821 7876 0231
Passcode: 506754
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Update: An Invitation to Help
The work continues!
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Shared by Kisten Thompson, Member of Christ the King's Racial Justice Work Group
An update from last week's invitation to donate items for the Twin Cities Interfaith Chaplain's network: I received a few donations - thank you so much! I delivered them to St. Paul Reformation Lutheran Church. The volunteer at the church was very pleased to receive the donations and said they had been coming in quite steadily. The pictures are of my car trunk with CTK's donations, the outside of St. Paul Reformation with their strong statements of who they are and their mission to serve and care, and the donation room at the church.
The needs in Brooklyn Center continue!
1) Here is the link to sign up and volunteer and donate at Cross of Glory in Brooklyn Center: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094CA9AF2AABFD0-capi
2) Twin Cities Interfaith Movement Chaplains are still seeking monetary and goods donations TODAY as they support the Brooklyn Center community. Donate online here or see the image below for instructions on donation drop-off.
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to Kisten Thompson (kistenthompson@gmail.com). Peace and Justice to all of you!
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Keeping our Tanzanian Partners
in our Hearts & Prayers
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Christ the King has a long, loving partnership with the people of Tanzania. Our connections include our companion congregation, Nduli Parish in the Iringa Diocese, as well as the Arusha Lutheran Medical Center, the Huruma Centre, and several secondary and post-secondary schools. We thought you would want to know that their country is in a time of transition following the sudden death of their country’s president, John Magufuli, last month. He had been president since 2015. Tanzania’s vice president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has become their new leader. She is both the first woman president of the country and also the first president from the island of Zanzibar. She is known affectionately as “Mama Samia.” Among the challenges awaiting her is one we can all understand – facing the coronavirus pandemic.
Our Tanzanian partners faithfully pray for us here at Christ the King. The CtK Global Mission Team asks you to pray for our Tanzanian partners during this time of transitions and new challenges. Please lift up Pastor Nuru and the people of Nduli Parish, their former pastor, Medson Chengula and his family, and our friends in Tanzanian schools and hospitals. Pray, too, for their new leader, asking God to bless her with wisdom, insight, and the support of her country.
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Lumber for Sale!
Proceeds Benefiting the Bread Oven Ministry
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We have a variety of types and quantities of lumber for sale. Pricing is negotiable. All proceeds will go toward our Bread Oven Ministry.
- 9 - 2x6x8' Treated
- 7 - 2x6x8' Fir
- 4 - 4x8x3/4" Plywood
- 36 - 1x6x6' Dogeared fence
- 1 - 4x4x12' Fir post
- 1 - 2x4x10' Treated
- 1 - 4x8x1/2" Chipboard
Please contact Pr. John if you are interested in purchasing: johnschwehn@lifeatctk.org
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Still Looking for a COVID-19 Vaccine?
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Many sites are opening up appointments! We have compiled several resources to support our congregation and community get vaccinated:
1. Vaccines available TODAY. Ramsey County vaccine clinic open to the general public. Today (4/21) we are hosting a clinic at the New Brighton Community Center from 11:30-5:15. If you have friends, family, or neighbors who are searching for their vaccine they can sign up here and receive it today.
https://www.ramseycounty.us/covid-19-info/covid-19-vaccine
2. Another nearby vaccination site: One site open to all, and not too far, is run by North Memorial in a former Target store off of Shingle Creek Drive in Brooklyn Center. They are currently giving Pfizer (2 shots, 3 weeks apart. Call to make an appointment: 763-581-2273. Now vaccinating all people 16+
3. Get updates on available appointments. You can register to be alerted to dates and locations at State Vaccine Connector website: https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/connector/index.jsp
4. Want human support finding a vaccine? The New Brighton Community Resource Group has compiled resources to connect eligible people to vaccine appointments. Call New Brighton Parks & Recreation: 651-638-2130. At the first prompt, press 6. NOTE: New Brighton Parks and Recreation is NOT administering vaccines, simply assisting in the sign-up process.
5. Support for people who are handicapped or disabled. The State Fair vaccination site is only for certain zip codes, but it does allow the option for handicapped/disabled persons to get vaccinated in your car. You just have to let the sentry at the gate know of your issue. Research before you go!
Remember: the vaccine is free. You may be asked for health information, but you will not be billed. As always, talk with your health care provider or visit the CDC website if you have questions about your particular needs.
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Holy Hoops Spring Season
Continuing this Sunday!
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Join the Holy Hoops fun! Games will continue on Sunday afternoons throughout the spring! Teams are open to current 9th-12th graders of all genders.
We will be playing this season OUTDOORS at CtK. We will ask that players remain masked while they are playing.
Sign up with this link!
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Grief Support Series
April 6th - May 11th
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A grief support series through Growing Through Loss began yesterday, but it is not too late to join. It will run weekly on Tuesday evenings through May 11th at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in Mounds View.
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