The building expansion story Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” In the story of the building expansion at Christ the King Lutheran Church, one running theme stands out when speaking of the process: Teamwork! In picturing how the foundation, beams, brickwork, and all the other elements and systems that make […]
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Who is my neighbor?
Youth Discovery Bible Study The High School Youth Ministry of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Memphis, is following their theme for the year – “Who is my neighbor?” – in an intentional, Spirit-led way, involving Bible study, discipleship, and leadership. Using the Discovery Bible Studies (DBS) as their guide, the youth have been led by […]
The Rite of Confirmation During COVID-19
Christ the King Lutheran Church The Confirmation Class of 2020 at Christ the King Lutheran Church looked a little different from the classes of years past; the CTK masks that the students wore marked the time as unusual but the robes they wore assured us of the continuing loving grace of God which covers all. […]
Prayer Initiative
“We Lutherans are a praying people. We pray all the time, not just in times of crisis, when the ‘ship is in danger,’ but through private devotional prayers, Bible study group prayers, email prayers, and bulletin and worship service prayers; we pray for and with each other daily. But in such a time as this, […]
Virtual Bible Study
In these uncertain times, it becomes a challenge to forge and keep bonds of friendship and spiritual kinship alive and flourishing – no in-person Bible Class, no Small Groups, no fellowship over a cup of coffee in the narthex or in the nursery sharing childcare tips. The traditional methods of engendering closeness and community among […]
Connect Class
When becoming a new member of a congregation, it may be a little daunting finding your way around, not only through the physical buildings, but through the labyrinth of ministries and fellowship opportunities that are offered to you. Who do you contact? Where do you go? How do you find the latest information and RSVP […]
Chili Bowl 2019
In November, 2019, Christ the King Lutheran Church held its Sixth Annual Chili Bowl for a Goal and Silent Auction in support of its adopted school of Mandou in Haiti and the feeding program of Trinity HOPE. With the funds raised, the children of this school are fed a nutritious daily meal of beans and […]
Christ the King in Memphis Receives LCEF Kaleidoscope Grant
LCEF Kaleidoscope Grant Christ the King Lutheran Church & School in Memphis, TN was among eight ministries chosen to receive a 2018 grant from the Kaleidoscope Fund, a granting program established by Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF). Christ the King’s $35,000 grant will be used to host a ministry that uses the church to give […]
Job Comfort Dog and the Shelby County Board of Commissioners
On July 23, 2018, Job Comfort Dog made an appearance before the Shelby County Board of Commissioners to receive a special resolution from the Commission acknowledging and thanking Job and Christ the King Lutheran Church and School for their community outreach and compassionate ministry. County Commission Chair Heidi Shafer presented the resolution and invited handler […]
40 years of Baptism Banners
On Sunday, January 7, 2018, members of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Memphis, gave thanks for the work of a very special lady, Mrs. Willie Garner. For the last 40 years, Willie has been handcrafting Baptism banners for each child of God baptized at CTK’s font. About twenty years ago, Confirmation banners were added to […]
