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FINDING PEACE DURING CHRISTMAS… “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel,

praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.’” Luke 2:13-14

Peace on earth…it often seems the farthest thing from reality…conflicts around the globe continue, and even more than that, conflicts in our own lives…peace seems like a far fetched idea. Yet every time we celebrate Christmas, we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace who promised, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 How do we find peace during one of the most hectic and fast- paced holidays of the year? Can we find peace in the midst of conflict or chaos? Here are a few ideas to ponder as we enter this Christmas season:

1. Feed on God’s promises every day. Jesus never promised peaceful circumstances, He promised His peace in the midst of difficult circumstances. Can we spend time with the promises of God daily to see beyond the conflict and chaos of our world? What does our daily diet consist of? Watching 24 hour news programs, or resting on the promises of God who says, “My grace is sufficient for you…”? What are you feeding on the most? Take time for God’s promises.

2. Be a peace maker as much as possible. Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9

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You can’t control what other people do, but you can control what you do. Where can we build bridges this Christmas season? Can we let go of past hurts and conflicts and move forward? Healing begins with bringing God’s forgiveness into our own hearts and allowing God’s forgiveness to reign in the place of pain and bitter- ness.

3. Be mindful of your schedule. I know that much of our stress and anxiety comes from increased activity during this season. There are so often so many get-togethers, parties, and activities and we don’t want to miss a thing. Yet, too much of a good thing can create a bad thing — lack of peace, lack of sleep, lack of serenity. Take a look at all the activities you can partake in and choose wisely. Enjoy your family and friends, but also take time for quiet and peace. Let God speak to you in those times of quiet and peace …meditate on the depth of good Christmas music or stories. Take time for loved ones in one-on-one times where the hustle and bustle of crowds are not beating on your nerves. We have to guard our time and choose wisely so that we don’t get overrun with the craziness of our schedules. And as much as possible, take time to rest and sleep. It’s the one way God has given our bodies the ability to rejuvenate and when neglected, we lose our peace quickly. May God grant us His peace, a peace not based upon the condi-tion of our circumstances or the condition of our world, but based upon the promise of His presence. May we enjoy those around us and find ways to be peacemakers, using our time to its fullest. I look forward to hearing how God is speaking to you this Christmas season! God’s peace be with you, Pastor Mark

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The King’s Page Newsletter is published monthly by Christ The King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stage Coach

Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028, (760) 728-3256.

Christ The King is on FACEBOOK! Be sure to “Like” us!


WEDNESDAY WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP

Come pray with us! We meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Egge Library to pray for our church, our com-munity and our world. Please join us! Contact: Martha Rehfeldt.

December 2014 Men’s Prayer

Breakfast

Our Men’s Group will meet Saturday, December 6th at 8:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for our monthly Men’s Prayer Breakfast. Come for the great fellowship, de-licious food and amazing study of God’s Word!

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY CIRCLES

Lydia Circle — Meets Wednesday, December 3rd @ 9:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Contact: Barbara Taylor. Mary Martha Circle — Meets Tuesday, December 9th @ 7:00 p.m. in Temecula. Contact: Dolores Stralow. Hannah/Priscilla Circle — Meets Wednesday, December 17th at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Carol VandenBosch. Meet at Christ The King at 9:15 a.m. if you would like to carpool. Contact: Marlyn Coleman, [email protected].

STITCH ‘N GIVE CIRCLE Stitch n' Give will resume meeting on Wednesday, January 21st at 10:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room to tie quilts. Please join us! We are aiming to make 160 quilts for Lutheran World Relief and 160 baby quilts for Camp Pendleton in 2015. We need your help to achieve this goal...so bring a friend...or TWO! We have hand sewing supplies, or you can bring your own kit. There is an abundant, beautiful selection of fabrics for quilt tops to work on at home, too. At the moment we have no quilt tops, so please stop by and choose some fabric to make LWR or baby tops at home. For more information or for access to the fabric storage boxes, contact Kay Lautenschläger, [email protected].



2014 ADVENT AT CHRIST THE KING!

1st Sunday in Advent — HOPE Sunday, November 30th

8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

2nd Sunday in Advent — PEACE Sunday, December 7th 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

First Annual Brook Christmas Potluck

Sunday, December 7th 7:30 p.m. — Following Worship at The Brook

Tickets: Bring something to share & a bag of food for the CTK Food Pantry

(List of available items in the church office)

Annual Christmas Dinner

& Children’s Christmas Play Saturday, December 13th

4:00 p.m. — Christmas Play 5:00 p.m. — Christmas Dinner

Tickets: $10 per person (Maximum of $30 per family) Children, age 5 and under, are free!

3rd Sunday in Advent — JOY

Sunday, December 14th 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

4th Sunday in Advent — LOVE CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday, December 21st 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

This Festival of Lessons and Carols will feature our Chancel Choir, Orchestra, and Children’s Choir! You won’t want to miss this inspirational program!!!


THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Thank you to all who worked many days, weeks and

month's in preparation for the Country Holiday Faire. Thank you to all who attended and made this such a

successful event. The money will be distributed to many worthwhile organizations. Here are just a few places the money will go:

Ronald McDonald House, Christ The King Preschool, Lutheran World Relief, Pregnancy Center in Fallbrook, Fallbrook Food Pantry.

Thank You, Diane Erickson

IMPORTANT! Get Your

King’s Page! Find Out How

in 2015!

Due to the rising cost of paper and postage, as well as the need to keep office expenses down, Christ The King has decided to NOT send out our monthly newsletter, The King’s Page, by regular post. We still want the information to get to you! Here are the options of receiving The King’s Page newsletter in 2015: 1. Those already receiving The King’s Page newsletter by email will

continue to do so. 2. Those who would like to receive The King’s Page by email are asked

to let us know, and confirm your email address with us. 3. Those who would still like a paper copy of The King’s Page, please

contact the church office to let us know, and to confirm your current mailing address.

4. A printed copy of The King’s Page newsletter will be available in the church office during the week, or in the narthex (back) of the church at the Information Booth on Sundays.


Mark Your Calendar for O.K. Club Event!

HOLIDAY BRUNCH Thursday, December 11th

On Thursday, December 11th at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellow-ship Hall, you are invited to join us for a Holiday Brunch! Please join us for a “Lip Smacking Good Time"“, while visiting with other members of our wonderful CTK Family! There will be a delicious meal served, games played, prizes won, and “a great time had by all!” Tickets are now on sale! For more infor-mation and/or to reserve your tickets, please contact Deana Weelborg, [email protected] .

You won’t want to miss this wonderful event!

Angel Tree Project 2014

Once again, your family can participate by adopting a family with whom to share this most joyous and holy Christmas season. Our ANGEL TREE will con-tain families from Christ The King, families from The Fallbrook Food Pantry, as well as military families from Camp Pendleton.

The CTK ANGEL TREE will be on display outside after church services in early December, so be sure to be there to choose YOUR special family this Christmas season! It is a wonderful way for your family to share its loving kindness and make Christ’s birthday brighter for others. Please note that two families may join together to adopt a family, and share the excitement and joy of providing Christmas to those who need an occasional helping hand. For questions or further information about the CTK ANGEL TREE Project 2014, contact Deana Weelborg, [email protected]

Annual Christmas Dinner with

Children’s Christmas Program “Isaiah Jones & the Seekers of the Lost Christmas Treasure”

Saturday, December 13th

Program @ 4:00 p.m. Dinner @ 5:00 p.m.

Cost — $10 per person (Children 5 and under are free) Maximum cost of $30 per family

You won’t want to miss this very special family event!

Contact: Diane Erickson, [email protected].


Check out the Christ The King web site @

www.ctkfb.org.

As always, you are invited to join the Missions Committee the 4th Monday of each month at

6:30 p.m. in the Egge Library as we pray and support all our mission partners. You

can find more information on the missionaries CTK supports in the back of the church.

Contact: [email protected]


At our last Missions Committee meeting, we were so blessed with two amazing presentations. The first was by Jennifer Wright, founder of HEAL, a 501c3, not-for-profit organization. Since 2007, HEAL has grown to include volunteers and partners from around the world. Christ The King has been a part of this ministry which serves Rapha, the orphanage in Kenya sending Short Term Missionaries since 2010. As she stated at our meeting and on Sunday for the congregation, the needs are many as the orphanage continues to grow to provide safe shelter, regular nutri-tious meals, and a Christian-based education for these orphans. Jennifer's presentation was then followed by Brandon Way, one of the founders of Seeds of Hope, which is also a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. He gave us an update on the progress being made towards the purchase of land in Kenya to build a home and school for the older kids, true street kids. These are the kids that are too old for an orphanage, but in desperate need of shelter and regular meals. This ministry plans to provide these things, as well as to give them the skills for employment in a trade/tech vocation. Many of you may have seen Brandon along with Cathy Johnson at their November fund raiser here at CTK. The beauty and balance of these two separate ministries and the way they complement each other happens only by the Grace of God and His Holy Direction. We were humbled and amazed to witness the unfolding of these two endeavors. If you would like to keep up to date on the progress being made, or help in any way, information for both of these ministries can be found on the CTK website. Please keep these two ministries in your prayers during this Advent season. “Immanuel...God With Us!” Natalie Rhyne, Missions Committee

SUNDAYS

* WORSHIP @ 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. OR 6:00 p.m. (The Brook) * SUNDAY SCHOOL at 9:30 a.m. in the Youth Room (#9/10) for ALL Youth. Join us as we study GOD’s Word!

TUESDAYS

* SR. HIGH YOUTH “D” Groups — Tuesdays @ 6:00 p.m. Come for dinner & the study of 1 John!

“Access” — Tuesdays @ 7:00 p.m. We meet in the Youth Room (#9/#10).

WEDNESDAYS

* JR. HIGH YOUTH Confirmation on Wednesdays @ 6:00 p.m. in Youth Room (#9/#10) Come for some great worship, study of God’s Word, and fun fellowship!

SR. HIGH & JR. HIGH DECEMBER

YOUTH “STUFF”


A Very MerryA Very Merry

Christmas PartyChristmas Party

Laser Tag

Wednesday, December 17th

Jr. High Youth — 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth — 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Free food and fun!

Watch for more information!!!


For more information, contact:

Jenny Daniels CMin. Director

(760) 728-3256, x15 [email protected]

SUNDAY CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Nursery (Infant - Three years/36 months)

Available during the 8:00 a.m. worship service, Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., and during the 10:30 a.m. worship.

Sunday School (PreK - 6th Grades)

“Faith Community” — God’s family cares for each other and worships God together! Classes meet from

9:30-10:20 a.m. in Room #5. Please pick up your child before the 10:30 a.m. worship service begins.

C2 - Children’s Church (10:30 a.m. only)

The children learn about how God wants US to be a part of the Big God Story. Learning is hands-on, interactive and has meaningful times for kids to

respond to what God is doing in

their lives. We meet in class rooms #3, #5, #6, the Youth Room. Be sure

to “check-in” in front

of the church.

NO Sunday School or C2 on Sunday, December 28th!


Children’s Christmas Play

We will continue our rehearsals on Wednesdays, December 3rd and December 10th @ 4:00 p.m., as well as

on Sunday, December 7th at 9:30 a.m., during Sunday School.

Dress Rehearsal will be Saturday, December 6th at 9-12 noon.

Our performance will be Saturday, December 13th at 4:00 p.m., prior to the Annual Christmas Dinner. REMEMBER:

The cast of the Christmas Play gets FREE entry into the dinner!

DECEMBER FAMILY MEMORY VERSE


Ask about getting a FREE copy of HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting

Resource to help families connect and grow together spiritually. Printed

copies can be picked up in your child’s classrooms on Sundays or you can have

an issue of HomeFront sent to your inbox each month for FREE.

Sign up at Homefrontmag.com.

New King's Diners to Form in 2015!

If you are looking for a relaxed and fun way to get to know more members of our CTK family, then join King's Diners! Groups of four couples and/or singles (two singles equal a couple) meet once a month at each other's homes to share a potluck meal and Christian fellowship. Participating couples need to be able to host the full group of eight in their home once during the winter/spring (February-June). New members, especially, are encouraged to sign up and meet new friends. Groups will be formed in January for a first time get-together in February. If you would like more information, call Dottie Lord or Lee Johnson. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, January 14th, 2015.


Thank You!

On behalf of the CTK Children’s Ministry, I want to

thank everyone who has helped us this year with programs, events, plays, office helpers, etc. YOUR efforts have made

all we did this year possible! Thank you for helping us to reach the next generation for Christ! Jenny Daniels

MINI-SERIES #3 BEGINS SUNDAY, JANUARY 4TH

“THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE UGLY”

The Weekly Sermon Series

8:00 a.m. * 10:30 a.m. * 6:00 p.m.

Midweek Small Groups @ CTK Begin on Wednesday, January 7th

10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall 6:00-7:30 p.m. — Adults meet in the Sanctuary

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Spanish-language group meets in Room #6 6:00-7:30 p.m. — Jr. High Youth meet in Rooms #9/#10 6:00-7:30 p.m. — PreK-Kindergarden meet in Room #3

and 1st-6th Grade meet in Room #5

Small Groups are available on other days off-campus. Contact the church office for more information.


New Business Directory in 2015 The publication months for the CTK Business Directory have been changed to January and July of 2015. Anyone wishing to add to our Business Directory or have their current information updated, please be sure to submit your information NO LATER THAN December 30, 2014. Contact: Linda Ducas, (760) 728-3256 or at [email protected].

The Holidays are a Great Time for Turning in Your Major Market Receipts!

Major Market continues to bless our congregation! If you bring in

your old receipts from their store, our Preschool will receive a 1% rebate from Major Market! With the holidays approaching, be sure to save all those extra “party purchase” receipts and bring them in

to the Preschool or Church office. So far, our Preschool has been blessed with $3,364.00! It is a real help to our Preschool!

For more information, contact: Margo Roberts, (760) 728-7908.


December CTK Food Pantry

CTK is in the process of reorganizing our Food Pantry, and now are offering CTK Food Boxes to

those in need in our own congregation. Items that are needed for these boxes this month are:

Pasta or Spaghetti Sauce

Soups: Chicken Noodle, Tomato or Vegetable Canned Chicken, Roast Beef, Tuna or Chili

Thank you for your generosity!

We appreciate anything that you can give!

In Memory of Christ The King Members Who Have Gone to Be With the Lord

BÖ ROOS July 10, 1927 — October 20, 2014

Memorial Service: November 14, 2014

GEORGE SHIPPEY February 14, 1924 — November 16, 2014

Memorial Service: To Be Announced

1. Jennifer Lafontaine, Addie Matcham, Larry Saunders

3. Dorothy Hartford, Lauren McLean-Bush, Juliet Minderman

4. Rebekah Johnson, Philip Lopez, Steve Nordeen, Patty Sather

6. Gary Kalar, Tim Trexler, Cheryl Zales

8. Matthew Merry, Lois Mikulsky, Candy Schoenheit, Celeste Weber-Robertson

9. Jared Berl, Teresa Handy, Lee Johnson, Don McLean, Sarena Sargent

10. Deven Dahlke, Paul Jahchan, Philip Tukua

11. Barbara Martin 12. Kori Siroky, Tommy Weiss,

Camella Willis 13. Georgia Plog, Laura Ridley 15. Carol King, Ken McGraw 16. Lucienne Bolduc, Gary Wells 17. Linda Ducas, Renee Koch 18. Heidi Minga, John Newman,

Richie Reynoso, Austin Robinson, Siobhan Welsh, Donna Woosley

19. Faith Jones, Ingrid Lietz 20. Jane Franz

21. Taryn Ransbury, Caroline Shearer

22. Jennifer Daniels, Cory Way 23. Tom Shearer, Jacob Trexler,

Barbara Workman 24. Gail Lindstrom, Margo

Roberts 25. Ryan Bennett, Jessica

Blackwell, Donna Johnsen, Jon Kemmer

26. Noel Greenfield, Dottie Lord, Erin Merry, George Sturgeon

27. Frank Capin 28. Sarah Crane, Rebecca

Johnson, Dolores Stralow 29. Kendra Dahlke, Clay Mallard,

Gloria Smith 30. Jerry Albarran, Doris Flick,

Joshua Miller, John Star, Kenneth Weaver

31. Anita Amiot, Mark Palumbo



Please Call or Email Us!

We want to include you in our prayers, arrange for pastoral visits and announce information to the congregation when appropriate.

Please notify the church office as soon as possible when:

+ A member of your family, or someone you know, has died

+ You, or someone you know, is ill or grieving

+ You, or someone you know, is in the hospital

+ You, or someone you know, wants to plan a baptism, wedding or celebration

+ You move or change telephone number

CTK Church Office — (760) 728-3256 Email — [email protected]

Ushers Needed for the 10:30 a.m. Service!

Please prayerfully consider your part in this important ministry…

and give us a call! (760) 728-3256

Ushers also needed for memorial services !

It is with many emotional and mixed feelings that I announce my retirement from my secretarial position at

Christ The King Church, as of December 24, 2014. It has been my honor and privilege to serve in the church office here for the past eight

years. The hours I have spent here have been more of a spiritual journey than a job. After much discussion, Larry and I have come to the conclusion that it really is time for me to dedicate more of my life to my family, our home, and our own business ventures. I will miss being in the office every day very much, but I will still be around, in

a volunteer capacity and of course, Christ The King will always be our church home. Thank you for making me feel so loved and accepted

these many years I've had the opportunity to be of service to you all.

In His Love, Linda Ducas

DECEMBER 2014 WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

Acolytes 8:00 — Ushers

10:30 — Taylor Evans

Altar Guild

8:00 — Mike & Linda Van Buskirk

10:30 — Marcellene Caton

Children’s Chat

7 - Melissa Burke; 14 - Siobhan Welsh; 21 - Choir Concert - No Children’s Chat; 28 - Jen Kimery

Communion Assistants

8:00 — Bob & Jane Franz, Frank & Marjorie Rotunda

10:30 — Jon & Sue Kemmer

Greeters 8:00 — Jean Winterstrom

10:30 — Dave & Carol Berger

Scripture Readers

8:00 — 7 - Volunteer Needed; 14 - Dennis Espinoza; 21 - Choir Concert; 28 - Sondra Parkola 10:30 — 7 - Matt Witzel; 14– Dennis Espinoza; 21 - Choir Concert; 28 - Dennis Espinoza

Ushers

8:00 — John Nickel, Les Hansen, Frank & Bobbi Capin

10:30 — 2 - John Mattson & Team; 9 - Tom Koehler & Team; 16 - Matt Witzel & Team; 23 - Cecil Stralow & Team; 30 - John Mattson & Team

Coffee Servers

7 - Mary Mack; 14 - Tom & Frances Pyle; 21 - George & Paula Farley; 28 - Del & Francie Brumley

January 2015

King’s Page Reminder

The Deadline for the January 2015 King’s Page is Friday, December 12th.

Articles are to be NO MORE THAN 250 words in length.

Longer articles may have to be edited. Information can be emailed to:

[email protected]


Christ The King Lutheran Church 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 Office: (760) 728-3256 * Fax: (760) 728-0103 Email: [email protected] Web Page: www.ctkfb.org Preschool Office: (760) 728-7908

Senior Pastor — Mark R. Johnson Associate Pastor — Kenneth Davis Interim Youth Director — Joshua Conley Director of Children’s Ministry — Jenny Daniels Preschool Director — Margo Roberts

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