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CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH 1505 S. FORD STREET, REDLANDS, CA 92373

(909) 793-5703 ctkredlands.org

MESSAGE FROM PASTOR SMITH MAY 2019

CORNERSTONE

The Queen of Seasons Eastertide is the most festive time of the church year. Our Risen Lord appeared to His disciples over a period of forty days. These are Gospel-laden encounters, rich in love, tenderness and theological depth. All of Jesus’ promises are realized in the hearts and minds of those who saw, heard, and touched the Easter King. St. John, in his first epistle, writes these magnificent words:

“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ” (1 John 1:1-3).

During Eastertide the church is reminded of the continuation of Christ’s ministry. Nothing has changed in the life of the church since St. John penned these Scriptural words. The Lord abides among us and we have fellowship with Him. Fellowship is a synonym for communion. Our interaction with the Messianic King begins at the altar where we receive His atoning sacrifice through His body and blood. We share in the life of God’s Son as He comes to us with forgiveness, life, and salvation. Not only that, but we are united to one another. There is only one church. We call this, in Latin, the Una Sancta. It is confessed in the Creed: “I believe in one, holy, Christian and apostolic church.” We are united to believers all over the globe. Those in Sri Lanka are our brothers and sisters. Those faithful believers were martyred on Easter because of their faith in the risen Lord. We stand with them. We kneel with them. We sing to the same Crucified King and we receive the same body and blood. The seal of the grave is broken by the One who is the resurrection and the Life. Death cannot hold Him; death cannot hold us. St. Paul puts suffering in this world in context to what Easter promises: “I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is

to be revealed in us” (Romans 8:18). In other words, as difficult as this life can be, the beauty and wonder and joy of the next life so far outweighs anything that we experience here that it is not even worth comparing. On one side of the balance (heaven’s side) sits a grinning Shaquille O’Neal. On the other side of the balance (earth’s side, full of difficulty) sits an ant. Which one weighs more? The Queen of Seasons emboldens us for life in this world. We are the undefeated. Christians cannot have what Christ gives taken away from them. We live in the confidence of the empty tomb. We live in the confidence that with God all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). We live in the confidence that when I am weak then I am strong (2 Corinthians 12:10). At the end of the Queen of Seasons, Christ the King Lutheran Church will confirm three young people into the communicant membership of the body of Christ. Giovanni Barlows, Layla David, and Thomas Bosman will confess their faith and take their mature place in the Una Sancta on Pentecost – 50 days after Easter. The coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost will be beautifully reflected as these three believers will give voice to the faith which God Himself has breathed into them by the power of Holy Spirit. “There is one body and one Spirit – just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call – one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all” (Ephesians 4:4-5). The Queen of Seasons is joy and hope and freedom and wonder and life all rolled into one beautiful divine reality. We participate in Christ’s resurrection and Easter is at work in us, in our congregation and at work throughout this world.

Now the queen of seasons, bright With the day of splendor,

With the royal feast of feasts Comes its joy to render;

Comes to gladden faithful hearts Which with true affection

Welcome in unwearied strain Jesus’ resurrection!

(Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain – LSB #487, st. 3)

Peace be with you,

Pastor Smith

Dearly beloved of Christ the King;

The Lord be with you.

CTK Cornerstone 2 May 2019


Christ the King – Missions We at Christ the King support numerous missions locally and around the world.

April 2019 Mission Support

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church $350.00

Concordia Theological Seminary $200.00

Lutherans for Life $200.00

Pregnancy & Family Resource Center $200.00

Thrive Single Mons ( Hanna’s House) $200.00

Youth Hope Foundation of Redlands $200.00

LCMS World Mission $250.00

Total Cash Contributions $1,600.00

1st Quarter (Jan-Mar) Bible Study Offerings of $551.50 went to Home of Ross and Sandy Cooper

CTK March 2019 Treasurer's Report March 2019 Jan - Mar 2019

Ordinary Income/Expense

Income 29,325.50 73,941.00

400.00 GENERAL OFFERINGS 1,632.00 4,926.00

420.00 OTHER OPERATING INCOME 309.09 654.12

430.00 INTEREST INCOME 495.00 1,937.00

440.00 FUNDRAISING INCOME 31,761.59 81,458.12

Total Income 31,761.59 81,458.12

Gross Income

Expense 944.40 2,533.02

500.00 ACTIVITIES 183.33 549.99

520.00 ADMINISTRATION 1,809.29 5,067.28

530.00 MAINTENANCE 848.60 2,766.86

540.00 MISSIONS 1,600.00 4,800.00

550.00 SALARIES AND WAGES 13,291.52 39,175.57

560.00 PAYROLL EXPENSES/BENEFITS 4,060.78 12,240.25

570.00 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 1,564.33 4,726.90

580.00 WORSHIP 127.68 1,429.41

Total Expense 24,429.93 73,289.28

Net Ordinary Income 7,331.66 8,168.84

Net Income 7,331.66 8,168.84


If your special date did not appear or is incorrect, please contact Cindy Currier at the church office 909-793-5703.

CTK WOMEN’S COFFEE FELLOWSHIP 3RD TUESDAY, May 21st AT 9AM

Set aside an hour to enjoy some sisterly fellowship and café refreshments at the ESRI Café, located at 380 New York Street in

Redlands (south of the post office). Hope to see you there.

COUPLES BIBLE STUDY

FRIDAY at 7:30pm, May 3rd

Join us in Pastor Smith’s home for an enlightening time as we study God’s Word

and in the light of God’s gift of marriage, followed by choice desserts. Hope to see you there

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Please join us on Wednesday mornings

at 9:30am in St John the Evangelist Hall.

Everyone is welcomed.

05/02 William Bakken 05/20 Bobbe Monk

05/06 Christopher Hauschild 05/22 Susan Jay

05/08 Dale Burns 05/22 Abby Watson

05/08 Keith Ronchetto 05/27 Terry Rayworth

05/10 Lee Alhorn 05/29 Troy Wideman

05/13 Ken Haarala 05/31 Andrea Belli

05/16 Virginia Alhorn 05/31 James Wilson

05/16 Loyd Coppenger

05/21 David & Judy Alder

05/23 Rev. Wiley & Alise Smith

05/28 Don & Pat Krahn

With Deacon Russ in the Conference Room

Please note: No class on May 4th or 18th

LWML NEWS

We just finished a great year with our LWML group. We had some great speakers this year.

The LWML last event is coming up on Saturday May 18 with our spring fling which will be at the LifeHouse Theatre to see the play “Treasure Island” at 2:00pm

Thanks to all my board and LWML members for all your help and cooperation this year.

I will miss you all,

Renee Murphy

Remember that mites are collected each month, on the 3rd Sunday, or any time your mite box is full.

CTK May 2019 EventsCTK May 2019 Events

WORK PARTY!

SATURDAY, MAY 18

at 8:00am

VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR

PULLING OUT THE JUNIPERS Calling the men of the congregation to arms, or rather

to chain saws, gloves, and wood chipper.

Please sign up in the narthex.


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

28 29 30 1 2 3 4

9:00 AM Divine Service

10:30 AM Adult Bible Study &

Sunday School

9:30 AM Adult Bible Study

7:30 PM Couples Bible Study

9:00 AM Convocation

5 6 7 8 9 10 11



Sunday School

9:00 PM Lutheran Braille

Workers

7:00 PM Evangelism

Meeting


8:00 AM Bible Study with

Deacon Russ

12 13 14 15 16 17 18



Sunday School

6:30 PM Stewardship

Meeting

7:00 PM School Board

Meeting


8:00 AM Work Party

2:00 PM

LWML Spring Fling

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

9:00 AM

Divine Service

10:30 AM

Collect Mites

Congregational Assembly

Sunday School

9:00 AM Women's

Coffee Fellowship



Deacon Russ

26 27 28 29 30 31 June 1



Sunday School



Deacon Russ

CTK May 2019 CalendarCTK May 2019 Calendar

Servants of the Word presents: The 12th

Annual THEME: Teaching and Practice of The Lord’s Prayer

Join the many saints of Christ the King as we carpool to San Diego, CA to spend a day drenched in our Lutheran doctrine. Come to listen to the guest speaker Rev. Peter Bender of Concordia Catechetical Academy and Peace Lutheran Church, Sussex, WI, at this year’s Catechism Convocation. The theme is "Teaching and Practice of The Lord's Prayer." Meet fellow Lutherans from other churches. Enjoy the Divine Service and receive His gift of the sacrament. This day is surely a day of celebration and inspiration for you and your family. You won’t want to miss it! Please sign-up today! For more program information go to:

https://catechismconvocation.org/2019-convocation/

Grace Lutheran Church 3967 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA

Saturday, 04 May from 9 am – 3 pm

Vanpooling from CTK (leaving at 6:30am)

There’s room for everyone!

Christ the King Lutheran Church

1505 S. Ford Street

Redlands, CA 92373

Servants for May 2019

DATE ACOLYTES ALTAR ELDERS

May 5 Ava Belli & Jilian Belli Judy Alder Vic Haynes

May 12 Ava Belli & Jilian Belli Marianne Anderson Roger Loewecke

May 19 Thomas Bosman & Ethan Haarala Joy Phillips Anthony Lombardo

May 26 Lauren Hathaway & Alex Hathaway Erica Vasquez James Wilson

DATE FLOWERS DATE FINANCE

May 5 Harriet Ouimette May 5 John Hinkleman, Jr. & Joe Vasquez

May 12 Mike & Lee Alhorn May 12 & 19 Cindy Hanson & Judy Alder

May 19 David & Judy Alder May 26 & June 2 Robert Arnold and Joy Phillips

May 26 Cindy Currier DATE USHERS

May 5 & 12 Joe Belli & David Alder

May 19 & 26 Keith Ronchetto & Wiley Smith

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