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1Annual Report 2014Christ the King Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Blvd Houston TX 77005

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2014Our Faith in Action

Annual Report

2 Christ the King Lutheran Church

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ContentsProposed Agenda 5Minutes Of The Annual Meeting - Part 1 6Senior Pastor 7

Robert G. Moore

Pastor for Faith Formation 8 Karin Liebster

Youth and Family Ministry 9 Ben Remmert

Director of Worship 10 Mark Mummert

Choir Director 10 Rick Erickson

Director of Congregational Care 11 Beverly Davis

Congregational Nurse 12 Linda Schoene, RNC, MSN

Statistical Report for 2014 13 Cheryl Gaspard

Membership 14 Cheryl Gaspard

Statement of Changes in Cash Balances as of December 31, 2014 15

John Labuda, Treasurer

Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2014 16 John Labuda, Treasurer

Statement of Income and Expenses 17 John Labuda, Treasurer

Worship and Music 18 LeeThweatt

Altar Guild 18 Peggy Mathis, President

Witness and Assimilation 19 Bill Pelham

Growing in Faith through the Catechumenate 20

Denise Engle, Director of the Catechumenate

Service and Care 21 Julie Giam

Global Mission 25 Carolyn Jacobs

Congregational Care Team 26 Beverly Davis

Community of Hope 27 Beverly Davis

Lay Eucharistic Ministry 28 Cathy Norberg

Stewardship and Finance 28 Russell Post, Financial Secretary

Creation Care Team 29 Lisa Brenskelle

Accessions & Memorials 30 Noelle Jung

Education and Enrichment Sunday Forum 30

KarinLiebster,PastorforFaithFormation

Sunday Church School 31 Marie Monroe, Superintendent

Godly Play® Outreach 32 Marie Monroe

Wednesday Night Alive! 33 KarinLiebster,PastorforFaithFormation

Nursery – Young Parents 33 KarinLiebster,PastorforFaithFormation

Campus Ministry 33 Brad Fuerst, Campus Pastor

Christ the King Lutheran Church Foundation 34 David A. Karohl, President

Bach Society 35Douglas D. Koch, M. D., PresidentRick Erickson, Director

Melanchthon Institute 37 RobertG.Moore,PresidentandExecutiveDirector

2015 Missional Emphases 38President’s Report 39

Carolyn Phillips, President

2014 Statement of Receipts 40 John Labuda, Treasurer

Report of Designated Funds 412014 Revenue Projection 42

John Labuda, Treasurer

2014 Budget Income and Expense 43 Noelle Jung

2015 Proposed Budget 44

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Proposed AgendaChrist the King Lutheran Church

Annual Meeting - Part TwoFebruary 8, 2015

VII. Approval of Foundation grants: Lutheran Campus Ministry $ 5,400 College Student Dinners before Taizé Card Readers for exterior doors $ 8,000 Christ the King National Community Nursing Symposium $ 2,000 ELCA Worship Jubilee, Association of $ 3,000 Lutheran Church Musicians Events Hospitality Food Ministry – Sunday Lunch $ 2,200 New Wireless Network for Christ the King $ 8,000 International Pastoral Internship Program $ 1,000 (1,000 in 2015, 2 months, 5,000 in 2016, and 4,000 10 months, 2017) Support of the Zion Retreat Center $ 6,000 (Lutherhill) in Galveston, TX (3rd of 5 annual payments) Bach Society $ 500 Lutheran Port Ministry in Houston $ 180 Total $ 36,280

VIII. Election to the Board of Directors of The Melanchthon Institute Group A (to February 28, 2018) 1. John Boles 2. Federico Salas-Isnardi 3. Karin Liebster 4. John Williams 5. Ed Schlachtenhaufen IX. Election to the Board of Directors of the Bach Society Group A (to February 29, 2016) Alexander Webb

Group B (to February 28, 2017) Nicolas Shumway

Group C (to February 28, 2018) 1. Ian Butler 2. Douglas Koch 3. Rodney Koenig 4. Len Teich 5. Robert Moore

X. Adoption of the Budget for 2015 XI. Concluding Remarks: Carolyn Phillips, Pastor Moore XII. Adjournment with the Lord’s Prayer

I. Call to order and determination of a quorum (30 voting members)II. Opening PrayerIII. Adoption of Agenda IV. Reports: A. Ministry Staff 1. Senior Pastor – Pastor Moore 2. Pastor for Faith Formation – Pastor Liebster 3. Youth and Family Ministry – Ben Remmert 4. Director of Worship – Mark Mummert 5. Choir Director – Rick Erickson 6. Director of Congregational Care – Beverly Davis 7. Congregational Nurse – Linda Schoene B. Statistical Reports C. Treasurer D. Worship and Music Commission 1. Worship and Music 2. Altar Guild E. Witness and Assimilation Commission Growing in Faith through the Catechumenate F. Service and Care Commission 1. Global Mission 2. Congregational Care Team 3. Community of Hope 4. Lay Eucharistic Ministry G. Stewardship and Finance Commission 1. “Build Us Up, Send Us Forth” Capital Campaign 2. Creation Care Team 3. Accessions & Memorials H. Education and Enrichment Commission 1. Sunday Forum 2. Sunday Church School 3. Godly Play Outreach 4. Wednesday Night Alive! 5. Nursery – Young Parents Ministry 6. Houston Lutheran Campus Ministry I. Christ the King Lutheran Church Foundation J. Bach Society 1. President 2. Director K. The Melanchthon Institute L. President’s Report V. Adoption of the proposed Mission Emphases for 2015 Missional Emphases for 2015 VI. Election of a member to the Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation Board of Directors Position C (to 2020) Russell Post


Minutes Of The Annual Meeting - Part 1

Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church, Houston, TexasDecember 7, 2014

The First Part of the Annual Meeting of the Congregation of Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church was held on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 2353 Rice Blvd, Houston, Texas 77005.

President Carolyn Phillips called the meeting to order at approximately 12:30 p.m.

A quorum was determined present with more than 80 voting members in attendance.

Pastor Robert Moore offered an opening prayer.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda for the meeting as distributed. Motion was voted and approved by the Congregation.

Three nominees as recommended by Council were presented, Gail Schubot, Meaghan Wheeler, and Peter Boecher. These positions are to serve on Congregation Council from 1/1/15 to 12/31/17. There was one nomination made from the floor. Rebecca Shields nominated Donna Olson-Salas and provided her membership information and history. Donna agreed to accept the nomination. Voting was postponed until later in the meeting after paper ballots were prepared.

President Phillips summarized major events and changes that occurred in 2014 including hiring a new Youth and Family Ministry Director, Ben Remmert; and hiring a new Church Choir Director and Director of the Bach Society, Rick Erickson.

President Phillips summarized changes that are coming for the future growth of our ministries, discussing the potential for new endowments being established due to substantial memorial gifts that are expected from three members who died within the last year – Fran Moncure, Joyce Meisner, and Karen Getty. President Phillips presented the preliminary, draft budget for 2015. Several questions were answered and items discussed. The final budget will be presented to the membership for a vote at the Annual Meeting – Part II in February.

Russell Post presented updated information regarding the proposed Capital Campaign “Build Us Up, Send Us Forth”. He offered a summary of the Capital Campaign Steering Committee’s recommendation and motion for approval by the Congregation. There was significant conversation regarding two items: 1) keep the 41’ wide track of land on the south side of the property as green space and not construct approximately 20 parking spaces; 2) remove the Columbarium from the project scope for further review and discernment.

A motion was made and seconded to remove the Columbarium from the Steering Committee’s recommendation for projects. A vote was taken by show of hands. Motion failed.

A vote was then taken on the campaign recommendation from the Steering Committee and the Council. Motion passed.

President Phillips expressed appreciation for Russell and Stephanie Post’s leadership of the Capital Campaign and also to the Steering Committee. She also expressed appreciation for the departing Council Members, Bill Pelham, Julie Giam, and Robert Hoover.

Result of the paper ballots for three council positions was announced: Peter Boecher, 57 votes Gail Schubot, 48 votes Meaghan Wheeler, 46 votes Donna Olson-Salas, 32 votes

Motion was made and seconded to adjourn, Motion was approved.

The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer at approximately 2:15 p.m.

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Senior Pastor Robert G. Moore

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” ─ Matthew 28:19-20

Why would a community of faith need a house of worship where the community assembles if the community should already be gone? What does a building and its various spaces mean to us and our mission?

We are reminded occasionally that the Greek text does not really mean “go.” It actually says “as you go.” The important imperatives are “baptize,” “teach,” and “remember.” The assumption is that human beings are always going. We go to work. We go to school. We go to volunteer. We go home. The question is not whether we go but what are we doing as we go.

Built into the DNA of the church is the characteristic of sentness or “apostilicity.” The Latin Church of the West understood itself commissioned, that is, sent out. The verb in Latin is mittere, to send, from which comes the noun, mission (mission). When we confess the Nicene Creed, “We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church,” we proclaim who we are as a people sent by God, even as God sent Abraham, Amos, Isaiah, Jesus, and the whole people of God. We are an apostolic community, even if we but reach out to the person next to us along the path of this pilgrimage called Life.

Authentic Christian worship is always a sending, a launching of Christians who assembled for word and sacrament back into the world. There is currently discussion as to what the meaning of the final words of the Latin Mass signified. “Ite missa est,” (Go, the dismissal is done). In the Lutheran Mass we say, “Go in peace. Serve the Lord (or some version thereof). The point is that the dismissal is to initiate what the whole service is meant to do, propel us into the world where according to the resurrected Christ we will discover God present and working.

As we make our way, we understand that we are sent. Think of the so-called “Good Samaritan.” The Samaritan is good because as he went about his business he expressed compassion and care toward one who had been assaulted and left for dead on the side of the road. Whether we are traveling from Jericho to Jerusalem, from Houston to Leipzig, or from one side of the street to another, we are sent to give witness to the love of God.

Christ the King Lutheran Church is a mission training center which does not exist for its own sake. We have facilities in order to carry out the work of the church to baptize, teach, and remember even as we “go.” Think about what that means in a world whose airspace is filled with airplanes, helicopters, and space vehicles. In this post-missionary age we do not plan so much to send people on journeys; rather, we train or form people to use and share the faith as they already are underway throughout the world.

In 2014 the leadership spent time organizing our effort to better serve God’s mission. We are connecting our education effort to the church’s work of baptizing. The

font in its central location in the nave has brought appropriate focus to baptism as the entry into the Body of Christ whose death and resurrection is a daily experience of renewed discovery of the mysterious presence of God, which is not limited to a church building, but poured out in the world.

We are learning how the ancient church carried out the teaching task in the process called the Catechumenate. Forming people in the faith is our work. It involves hospitality to all and especially those not yet baptized. It includes sharing in the word with them and with the baptized as we grow in our understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.

The Bible curriculum we use at Christ the King Church is “Godly Play,” a Montessori-based, creative approach to forming our children in the faith by imprinting them with the Biblical narratives. The Bible curriculum we use at Christ the King Church is “Godly Play®,” a Montessori-based, creative approach to forming our children in the faith by imprinting them with the Biblical narratives, the celebration of the holiday cycle, and the use of silence. The goal of Godly Play is to fire the children’s imagination in heart and mind through the invitation into deep wondering. The Catechumenate and Godly Play call us to share in the holy meal at the Lord’s table where we are nourished and strengthened for our journey. The holy meal is about remembering, yes, remembering the promise of the resurrected Lord, “And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” ─ Matthew 28:20b

To this end we are prepared to launch a capital campaign to put our physical house and our fiscal “house” in order.


Pastor for Faith Formation Karin Liebster

In 2014 my work focused on tasks and projects at hand.

Of highest importance was the search for a new director to lead Christ the King Church’s youth ministry. A search

committee was formed to identify and recommend a candidate. The search committee represented a wide range of parents of children and youth between elementary and high school age. One youth and one young adult served on the committee. The search committee recommended Ben Remmert, Associate in Ministry, to the Congregation Council in June. The congregation voted to extend a call to Ben Remmert as Director of Youth and Family Ministy on June 29, 2014 at a special congregational meeting. Thanks to all who served on the committee: Susan Myres, Rebecca Nikonowicz, Donna Olson-Salas, Andrea Salas, Eric Swindell, Andy Winesett, Pastor Moore. Together with Rick Erickson, director of the Church Choir and Director of Bach Society Houston, Ben was installed on August 17, 2014.

Wednesday Night Alive! (see separate report) continues as mid week anchor to the life of the congregation where multiple generations and a blend of members and non-members enjoy each other’s company around dinner, music and study opportunities and, newly since the fall, Evening Prayer in the nave. This informal fifteen minute service has turned out to be a spiritually refreshing and uplifting experience with a regular attendance of about 60 worshipers. All are invited to attend.

Christ the King Church has a new playground. Installed before and after Christmas 2014 we dedicated it on January 18. The playground was made possible through many annual Nursery Tag Sales with its dedicated leaders Jessica Cannon, Jayme Zage, Kris Solberg, Lisa Mallon and Mickie Turner. Monetary gifts were made by members of the congregation, especially the Sahualla family, Karohl family and the Andrews Foundation, the Breitbeil family, and Tom and Julie Morin whose gift in memory of Tom’s father E. Milton Morin, Jr. provided the financial anchor for the project. Carolyn Phillips and Noelle Jung were instrumental in seeing the project through. With gratitude we remember the Dobberpuhl family who donated the former playground which delighted children for many years.

With the call of Ben Remmert I have been able to shift my attention to working with the young families and their children. Through visits and with the help of resources for baptismal living the intention is to build relationships, connect daily life with Sunday worship as a place to re-calibrate, and invite to the Wednesday Night Alive! program which offers music for parents and infants. For 2015 a monthly Play Date at Church has started.

In 2014 I received certification as Godly Play® Foundation Trainer and led two core trainings for teacher certification. I am a member of the Godly Play Foundation with a renewed three year term.

The Godly Play work at Christ the King Church provides children with spiritual guidance of a kind for which adults yearn. The five Godly Play classrooms at Christ the King Church are sacred space for the children in whose safety they are welcomed into God’s story of salvation with the people of God. The children are given time and space to encounter the existential questions of life in ways appropriate for children, all within the framework of the Christian language system of stories, holidays, prayer, silence and feast.

With delight we have supported the newly emerging young adult ministry which offers strong faith formation opportunities. Under the leadership of Campus Pastor Brad Fuerst Pub(lic) Theology meets every second Sunday of the month. Guests of the congregation and the pastors join the group for open discussion of topics concerning religion, faith and the world. Every fourth Sunday of the month, young adults take turns hosting Food for Thought in their homes. This communal meal is a time young adults can share in fellowship, strengthen relationships, and talk about lingering questions or thoughts they have in response to their worship with and among this congregation.

The work with the steering committee of the 2015 Capital Campaign “Build Us Up, Send Us Forth” has been energizing and positive. I look forward to 2015 and remain deeply gratefulto be called to serve Christ the King Lutheran Church as Pastor for Faith Formation.

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Youth and Family Ministry Ben Remmert

On August 17, I was installed during the Sunday services as Director of Youth and Family Ministries for Christ the King Lutheran Church and since then have been blessed by the warm welcome of the congregation. I am

thankful for the support of the Youth and Family Appeal which collected $13,000. These funds will help start new ministry opportunities for our youth and the congregation in developing Christian leaders.

Congregation Council appointed the Youth and Family Ministry Committee to support and advise me in my work. Donna Olson-Salas chairs this committee. My thanks go to Donna and Emily Norboge, Lucky Sahualla, Eric Swindell, Lee Thweatt, Andy Winesett and Pastor Karin Liebster.

Youth and parents have introduced me to Luther League traditions with renewed energy and enthusiasm. In the fall Luther League meetings on Sunday nights focused on beginning to understand what it means to be disciples of Jesus Christ in the community. These

nights have been a wonderful opportunity to get to know the youth, and time to nurture mutual support among the youth through prayer and fellowship. I am teaching the High School Sunday School class and co-teaching the confirmation class on Wednesday nights with Pastor Karin Liebster. In Sunday School the middle school students are focusing on religions of the world and other Christian traditions. In the course of the school year we are visiting six worship sites. In confirmation class the youth studied Luther’s Small Catechism in the spring and the New Testament in the fall.

We have already had great events during my first six months at Christ the King Church. The youth served at the Houston Brass Oktoberfest, provided Festival childcare, sold Breakfast Tacos for Bright Stars of Bethlehem, wrapped Seafarer gifts, and baked waffles on the day of the

Christmas pageant with proceeds going to ELCA World

Hunger. Together our fundraisers raised $500 for Luther League and $500 for our outreach ministries. We have had great fellowship at events such as the Reformation Lock-in, Lutherhill Creation Care Retreat, Turkey Olympics, Christmas tree decorating party, and visiting with the Rice Basketball Team.

Summer of 2015 is going to be a busy summer. Our youth and family ministry is partnering with Faith Lutheran Church to do a joint Camp Hope Day Camp Ministry. Camp Hope is a three week day camp where middle school and high school youth lead in teaching bible stories through games, music, snacks, arts, and worship. Two of our high school youth will be going to the National Youth Gathering in Detroit to join thousands of Lutheran youth across the country in worship, service, and fellowship. I will serve as the synod day director at the National Youth Gathering and on the Camp Hope Ministry Training team this year. The middle school students have the opportunity to go to Heifer Ranch in Arkansas learning about global poverty.

It is a privilege to be called here at Christ the King Church. I remain grateful for the support of the congregation and the hard work and dedication of our families and volunteers to help guide our youth in discerning their faith, story, and mission to the world. I look forward to the upcoming years of ministry together.


Director of Worship Mark Mummert

The commitment of the congregation to offering worship grounded in the word of God and the means of grace, enlivened by fine music, and intent on forming us as God’s people in the world continued in 2014. Through the

able leadership of the congregation’s pastors, assisting ministers, servers, acolytes, crucifers, altar guild, singers, instrumentalists, greeters, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, bell ringers, nursery attendants, and other worship assistants, the “service of God” is rich and full in our congregation.The choirs of the congregation had a particularly excellent year, growing in capabilities and numbers. The Brass Choir, directed by Robert Walp, played often for Sunday worship with flair and precision. The Jr. Choristers, including singers in Kindergarten through Grade 2 led by Vicki Gorman grew in wisdom and strength. The Chorus added three new members and boasts an unusual attendance commitment. The ensemble of singers and instrumentalists that serve the Saturday service with music from Taizé grew with the addition of regular instrumentalists.

In August 2014, the Church Choir came under the direction of Rick Erickson, whose experience and unique talents have caused the choir to grow in ability, style, and number. The Church Choir is assisted by the talents of staff singers Vicki Gorman, Calvin Harris, and Jackson Felder.

In the spring of 2014, on a Saturday in Lent, children and families gathered for The Three Days for Children – Getting Ready for Easter. In preparation to participate in worship on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, the children with parents and guides made candles, adored a cross, heard the story of Jonah, made communion bread, and reflected on the celebration of Christ’s death and resurrection in the springtime of each year.

Choir Director Rick Erickson

It has been an honor to be called to Christ the King this past year as Director of the Bach Society Houston and Church Choir Director as an Associate in Ministry.

Please know of my gratitude for the warm welcome to Houston and Christ the King. I have been so grateful for the many acts of kindness and welcome, and look forward to growing in ministry with you.

What a pleasure to work with our Church Choir, a deeply dedicated and hard-working group of gifted folk. The choir has moved so gracefully as we come to know each other better. I am grateful for our every person and voice that fills our worship with beauty. Thanks to our volunteers and to our staff singers, Vicki Gorman, Calvin Harris, and Jackson Felder. And I would be remiss not to thank Bill and Trish Chapman, Meaghan Wheeler, Ryan Pierce, and Adrienne Winston for innumerable hours spent reorganizing and cataloging our music library!

See also Bach Society

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Director of Congregational Care Beverly Davis

As Director of Congregational Care, I am grateful for the many ways that our members express caring for each other, for our community and for the world. “Congregational Care” at Christ the King Church includes caring for one

another within the congregation as well as caring for and service to our community and the world (see separate reports for Congregational Care Team, Lay Eucharistic Ministry, Witness & Assimilation, Community of Hope, Congregational Nurse, Global Mission and Service & Care). Over 300 members donated time and talent to the ministries of Christ the King Church in 2014—and that doesn’t begin to count the many additional ways that our members live out their baptismal identities in their families, schools, neighborhoods, workplaces, scout troops, and civic associations. I especially thank Terri Bourne (Christ the King Festival Chair for the last 5 years); and outgoing council members, Julie Giam (Service & Care Commission Chair) and Bill Pelham (Witness and Assimilation Chair) with whom I have had the privilege to collaborate for the last three years. The creativity, wise leadership, and depth of commitment of these three individuals have meaningfully impacted our faith community.

So what exactly is Congregational Care in the context of Christ the King Lutheran Church? A short (but by no means comprehensive) list would include: calling or visiting a homebound member, serving a meal on a Wednesday night, helping people fill out a nametag before a first or third Sunday service, bringing a snack to share with coffee after Sunday services, purchasing Fair Trade coffee, bringing food for a potluck or taking a meal to a family with a new baby, setting up and/or cleaning up after an event, greeting a visitor after worship, playing with our children in the nursery, making sandwiches and delivering them to homeless individuals, sorting food at the Houston Food Bank, quilting a blanket or knitting a prayer shawl, offering the Peace to a stranger, writing a card to a detainee, providing support for a cancer patient, showing hospitality to an at-risk youth, giving an elderly person or student a ride to church, recycling batteries, supervising children on the playground, donating non-perishable food items or pet food, providing a listening ear for someone who is grieving, participating in a lectiodivina small group, donating health care items for a refugee, advocating on behalf of the impoverished and the hungry, contributing funds to support the work of our partner agencies and other ministries—and of course, engaging in prayer for our members, friends and the world.

There are more than 75 concrete ways in which Christ the King Lutheran Church members of all ages are invited to “care” about, for, and with one another and the broader community. We work diligently to communicate those opportunities through The King’s Banner, This Week, the website, congregational emails, Facebook, bulletin boards, printed brochures and notices; however, we constantly strive to improve and strengthen our communications and ministry connections. Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about our congregation’s ministry opportunities or in helping us communicate and engage our members in ministry. And please let us know your needs, your concerns, your strengths and your passions so that we may accompany and encourage you as a “cared for” and “caring” member of Christ’s body here at Christ the King Lutheran Church in 2015.


Congregational Nurse Linda Schoene, RNC, MSN

The mission of faith community nursing is the intentional integrationofthepracticesoffaithandnursingsothat people can achieve wholeness in, with, and through the community of faith in which they serve.

Church Health Center Mission Statement, 2015

Health ministry at Christ the King Church remains strong and continues to grow as people care for one another and maintain that important connection to their faith community during times of crisis. As your congregational nurse I am privileged to utilize my nursing skills in the context of my faith. Health ministry at Christ the King extends care to members of all ages. Phone calls to new parents, hospital visits, accompanying individuals to medical appointments, blood pressure screenings, supporting life transitions, referrals to community support services, and being available for questions are all elements of my congregational nurse role. Confidentiality and privacy are key to my nursing practice.Please note the inclusion of the Christ the King Lutheran Church Health Ministry Privacy Policy at the conclusion of this report.

Hours devoted to health ministry activities averaged 10 hours per week. Total hours spent in direct communication with individuals represented 55% of the total hours. Health ministry activities included visits, phone calls, informal conversations on Sunday morning and emails to 81 individuals and/or families and represent 384 individual client contacts. Blood pressure screenings continue with an average of about 9 screenings each month.

Hospital and home visitation accounted for 94 hours. Regular meetings attended included Ministry Staff, Circle of Care and Friday morning Bible Study. As extensions of my congregational nurse role, I serve as an Lay Eucharistic Minister and continue to participate in faith chest deliveries.

New this year is the availability of a comprehensive home assessment, specifically designed to help individuals and families determine how to enhance safety, function and quality of life in their home. This process is particularly helpful for those dealing with short and/or long term changes and want to remain in their current home. A total of five assessments were completed in 2014 and the assessment continues to be available upon request.

Community involvement facilitates networking and

education about health resources. I attend quarterly meetings at The Amazing Place as a member of the Advisory Council. Community workshops including “Disaster Preparedness for Houses of Worship” sponsored by Interfaith Ministries and “Caregiver Conference Houston” sponsored by Interfaith Care Partners provided resources to share with the congregation. Workshops focusing on Women’s Health and an Alzheimer’s Update were presented at CTK with a total of approximately 90 participants.

I partnered with Beverly Davis to facilitate The Mourner’s Path, a grief support group, and the Community of Hope Lay Chaplaincy Training. Dinner Dialoge at Wednesday Night Alive! provides an informal forum for discussion of a variety health topics and continues on the first Wednesday on each month of WNA.

I continue to be blessed through my service as your congregational nurse. I am eager to see what 2015 brings as we continue to grow this important ministry. Blessings, Linda Schoene

Christ the King Lutheran Church Health Ministry Privacy PolicyAs a registered professional nurse and an employee of Christ the King Lutheran Church, the congregational nurse is obligated to treat all information shared by clients in a confidential manner. Documents containing health information are stored in a locked file box or a password protected electronic documentation record and are accessible only by the congregational nurse.

In certain circumstances, in order to serve a client’s best interest, it may be necessary for the congregational nurse to consult with a member of the pastoral staff, a health-care provider, a member of the client’s family or a significant other. As a result, the congregational nurse may need to discuss information disclosed by the client. The congregational nurse will inform clients when these situations arise. Client requests for non-disclosure of information will be honored to the extent that client health and safety is protected. The client must put in writing any request to release copies of the information in the client record.

In addition, the congregational nurse will follow the privacy policies for Christ the King Lutheran Church. This Privacy Policy will be reviewed annually. Reviewed 2014.


Statistical Report for 2014 Cheryl Gaspard

Confirmed Members

Non-Confirmed Members Confirmed Members 1-1-14 725

Non-Confirmed Members 1-1-14 183

Accessions: +23

Accessions: +7 Baptism 0

Baptism 6

Transfer (ELCA) 10

Transfer/Parents (ELCA) 0 Transfer (other Lutheran) 3

Transfer (other Lutheran) 1

Transfer (non-Lutheran) 1

Affirmation/Restoration 0 Affirmation/Restoration 3

Losses: -8

Confirmation 6

Transfer w/Parents (ELCA) 0 Associate Member 0

Transfer w/Parents (other Lutheran) 0

Losses: -17

Transfer w/Parents (non-Lutheran) 1 Death 4

Transfer to Associate Membership 0

Transfer (ELCA) 2

Resignation with Parents 2 Transfer (other Lutheran) 2

Confirmation 5

Transfer (non-Lutheran) 3

Inactive 0 Transfer to Associate Membership 0

Non-Confirmed Members 1-1-15 182

Resignation 5 Inactive 1 Confirmed Members 1-1-15 731

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1967 122 240 362 ? 0 23,823 183,078 18,038

1977 75 329 404 220 161,942 89,649 768,489 117,476

1987 103 453 556 267 385,611 359,487 3,623,046 638,228

1997 135 626 761 305 802,512 878,742 6,455,598 975,055

2001 155 663 818 370 1,302,466 1,228,626 8,195,933 1,284,168

2002 158 657 815 375 1,101,950 1,016,590 11,164,260 3,821,937

2003 149 671 820 396 3,017,101 2,101,869 12,963,682 4,090,700

2004 152 690 842 384 2,233,354 2,101,869 13,236,067 3,743,527

2005 161 696 857 373 1,886,183 2,064,110 13,269,647 3,626,478

2006 164 701 865 369 2,428,453 2,391,832 14,036,946 3,978,272

2007 172 677 849 357 2,716,325 2,655,324 13,658,786 3,681,554

2008 181 712 893 346 2,039,773 2,162,020 13,612,203 3,546,543

2009 186 685 871 332 1,786,572 2,167,200 13,597,448 3,590,152

2010 186 696 882 333 1,278,151 1,347,867 13,674,439 3,550,152

2011 180 690 870 323 1,221,491 1,277,634 13,497,900 2,011,113

2012 182 687 869 332 1,222,047 1,218,609 13,480,356 2,193,887

2013 183 725 908 337 1,275,292 1,274,744 13,481,472 2,208,668

2014 182 731 913 326 1,314,973 1,313,323 14,153,286 2,206,267


Membership Cheryl Gaspard

Membership Gains in 2014BaptismHarper Lee FuerstCharlotte Olivia ArdeelHelen Ruth FazekasAnneliese Corinne WilliamsJohn Christian TriantaphyllisConnor Lee Scaff

Affirmation/RestorationHANNAH ELAINE MARMANKAREN LEE HERRICKMELINDA FAZEKAS

Transfer from ELCA ChurchesCHARLES & SUE HOOKSCHASE HOOKSMARTHA STOERNERRITA CARLSONLINDA THOMASBRIAN RITTERHENRY TRAHANBEN JERRELL RrEMMERTRICHARD ERICKSON

Transfer from Other Lutheran ChurchesCHRISTIAN & VERONIQUE EBERHARTYANIS EBERHARTYonas Eberhart

Transfer from non-Lutheran ChurchesANNE CLUTTERBUCK

Confirmed in 2014DAMOND CORTEZ AUGBONISABEL ANDREWS KAROHLPETER JOSEPH NIKONOWICZJACOB LAWRENCE THWEATTBENJAMIN DAVID WILLCOCKSONPETER SAMUEL WINSTON

Associate MembersNone

Weddings in 2014Hannah Elaine Marman & Derek Benjamin Nelson

Membership Losses in 2014DeathARTHUR PREISINGERJOYCE MEISNERKAREN GETTYMARGARET BEYER

Other: ResignedJULIAN HEINRICHERIKA SOECHTINGJAY BECKMANTHOMAS & JULIE MORINMaya & Zachary Morin

Other: Inactive for 2 yearsLAURA SANDOZ KITTLESON

ConfirmedIsabel Andrews KarohlPeter Joseph NikonowiczJacob Lawrence ThweattBenjamin David WillcocksonPeter Samuel Winston

Transfer to ELCA ChurchesKIMBERLY KRUGERBECKY THILO

Transfer to LCMS ChurchesJAMES & JEANETTE WOODS

Transfer to non-Lutheran ChurchesGEORGE & KRISTEN HAWLEYHenry HawleyDYLAN BECKMAN

Transfer to Associate MembershipNone

Membership Cheryl Gaspard


Statement of Changes in Cash Balances as of December 31, 2014 John Labuda, Treasurer

BALANCE RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS TRANSFERS BALANCE12/31/13 YTD YTD 12/31/14

PROGRAMPROGRAM - Current 1,294,973 1,313,429 20,000 1,544 Parsonage Loan less Improvements - - - Transfer from Designated Funds - Other 2,407 - (2,407) PROGRAM - Beginning Balance 186,885 - - - 186,885

Total PROGRAM Cash Available 186,885 1,294,973 1,315,836 20,000 186,022

MELANCHTHON - Current - 8,138 20,618 - (12,480) MELANCHTHON - Beginning Balance 86,768 - - - 86,768

Total MELANCHTHON 86,768 8,138 20,618 - 74,287

BACH SOCIETY - Current 377,118 307,281 (20,000) 49,837 BACH SOCIETY - Beginning Balance (43,598) - - - (43,598)

Total BACH SOCIETY (43,598) 377,118 307,281 (20,000) 6,239

CAMPUS MINISTRY - Current - 115,451 102,467 12,984 CAMPUS MINISTRY - Beginning Balance (22,957) - - - (22,957)

Total CAMPUS MINISTRY (22,957) 115,451 102,467 - (9,973)

DESIGNATED FUNDS 124,750 1,218,610 586,559 756,801

WILLIAMS ESTATE 27,221 136 20,600 - 6,757

ST. THOMAS BOY CHOIR 13,590 10,000 23,590 - -

Total Cash All Funds 372,660 3,024,426 2,376,951 - 1,020,133


Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2014 John Labuda, Treasurer

Christ TheKing

Williams Estate

TotalAll Funds

ASSETSCASHChecking Account 822,054 822,054 Petty Cash 150 150 Petty Cash Checking 1,000 1,000 Mission Plus Investment 90,853 90,853 Mission Plus Estate 6,757 6,757 Mission Plus Melanchthon Fund 91,695 91,695 Savings Account 25,014 - 25,014 Total Cash 1,030,766 6,757 1,037,522

PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT 13,134,902 - 13,134,902

OTHER ASSESTSBach promotional inventory 1,131 - 1,131

Total Assets 14,166,799 6,757 14,173,556

LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESWitholding Taxes Payable (1,379) (1,379) Flexible Spending Account 199 Pension 325 325 Supplemental Life Insurance (72) (72) Total Current Liabilities (927) (927)

NOTES PAYABLEMortgage Payable Thrivent 1,476,573 1,476,573 Prosperity Bank Loan-Parsonage 250,679 - 250,679 Total Notes Payable 1,727,252 1,727,252

DESIGNATED FUNDS 756,802 756,802

Total Liabilities 2,483,127 - 2,483,127

EQUITYProgram Equity 415,712 415,712

Melanchthon Equity 74,287 74,287

Bach Society Equity 6,237 6,237

Campus Ministry Equity (9,973) (9,973)

Permanent Fund Equity 11,197,409 - 11,197,409 Total Equity 11,683,673 6,757 11,690,429

Total Liabilities & Equity 14,166,799 6,757 14,173,556


Statement of Income and Expenses John Labuda, Treasurer

Program

INCOME ACCOUNTS: YTD ACTUAL YTD BUDGET VARIANCE ACTUAL TO

BUDGET

Program Income 1,314,973 1,288,039 26,934

EXPENSE ACCOUNTS: YTD ACTUAL YTD BUDGET VARIANCE ACTUAL TO

BUDGET

Worship & Music 111,949 116,130 4,181 Education & Enrichment 6,378 8,950 2,572 Stewardship & Finance 882,878 865,089 (17,789) Witness & Assimilation 512 500 (12) Service & Care 76,744 77,225 481 Building & Debt Reduction 234,968 220,145 (14,823)

Total Expense Account 1,313,429 1,288,039 (25,390)

INCOME LESS EXPENSE: 1,544 0 1,544

CURRENT YEAR

CURRENT YEAR


Worship and Music LeeThweatt

Our worship and music staff is composed of Senior Pastor Robert Moore, Pastor Karin Liebster, Pastor Brad Fuerst, Mark Mummert, and Rick Erickson. Vicki Gorman leads the Junior Choristers, and Robert Walp is the Brass Choir Director. The church choir has added Vicki Gorman, Jackson Felder and Calvin Harris as staff singers. Together, all of these dedicated leaders play critical roles in our church by furthering worship and music, engaging the local Houston community and providing rich meaning to our weekly assemblies.

Perhaps the most noticeable change in 2014 was Rick Erickson’s addition to the music staff at our church. Rick is now the Director of the Church Choir and Director of the Bach Society of Houston. He is also a rostered Associate in Ministry in the ELCA. Prior to coming to Houston, Rick served for 22 years as Cantor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New York, where he directed the Bach Vespers series, as well as overseeing the musical life of the parish. Before that, he served as Director of Music at Incarnate Word Church in Rochester, NY. Rick is widely respected as a musician (e.g. The New Yorker Magazine observed his playing as exhibiting “exemplary Bach.”) and from his earliest efforts at Christ the King Church, it is easy to see why he enjoys such a fine professional reputation. We look forward to his continued success here at our church and beyond.

This spring, it will be three years since the installation and dedication of our baptismal font, which was dedicated on Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2012, to the glory of God and the memory of Patty Stone. The font continues to bring joy and faith through baptism to our congregation. Many baptisms for persons of all ages have occurred since the font’s dedication, and with each passing year, more and more members and visitors to the nave are utilizing the font in remembrance of their baptisms.

Early design plans are now in the works for a paradise garden to be constructed outside the south end of the nave. Upon completion, the paradise garden and accompanying columbarium will serve as a final resting place for our members. The close juxtaposition of the paradise garden and visible sight line to the baptismal font will physically and symbolically permit our congregation and visitors alike to see the full spectrum of God’s grace and peace, literally the Alpha and Omega, in one setting.

The Catechumenate was offered for the first time to our congregation in 2014. Members who participated in it reported enjoying refreshing and deep perspectives

in the continued formation of their faith. The Catechumenate—a process developed in the earliest centuries of the church—is simply a particular way to welcome people to life in Christ through baptism. By moving through periods of inquiry, exploration, preparation, and deepening, those who wish to be baptized, or those who have already been baptized but wish to come anew to learning the Christian faith, are formed for lives of worship, prayer, and service. The worship and music staff will remain deeply involved in the Catechumenate in the coming years.

See Catechumenate report As in years past, the Worship and Music Commission in 2014 was involved in readings in different languages at Pentecost, providing soup supper during Lent, and the observance of Canonical Hours during Holy Week. The relatively recent ritual of inviting our members who are celebrating the anniversary of their baptism to approach the altar and join the worship enablers at the communion rail continued with success and active participation throughout the year. Bach Society Houston continued its broad impact on our congregation and our community, maintaining and furthering our positive reputation throughout Houston with multiple, well-attended events and beautiful performances throughout the year. Whether through mention on KUHA 91.7 FM or the Houston Arts Alliance, Bach Society Houston is an affirmation and introduction to the depth of our dedication to worship and music at Christ the King Church. See Bach Society report

Altar Guild Peggy Mathis, President

The Altar Guild membership is dedicated to assisting with the worship services of Christ the King Church by preparing the paraments, flowers and candles for each service, the bread and wine for the meal, and assuring that the needs of special services for weddings, baptisms and funerals, along with the annual festivals of the church are met. Care and maintenance of the linen, communion ware, and vestments are also attended to. Communion kits are prepared for the Lay Eucharist Ministers and altar flowers are delivered to members of the congregation after the worship services.

The Altar Guild decorates the nave for Christmas and participates in the services of Holy Week, including the stripping of the altar on Maundy Thursday and the dressing of the altar at the Easter Vigil. The Altar Guild constructs the palm leaf crosses distributed on Palm Sunday and hosts the Advent Wreath Workshop on the first Sunday of Advent.


Schedules for duties are arranged so that each member of the Altar Guild is able to serve during the weeks and months and worship services they prefer. In addition, various members manage general categories of items requiring attention such as scheduling, flowers, candles, bread, wine, supplies, polishing brass and silver, and caring for the albs. The details associated with the work of the Altar Guild are supported by comprehensive written procedures which are updated on an ongoing basis.

Overall planning and organizing generally takes place at a monthly meeting typically scheduled for the third Saturday morning of the month in the narthex. The Altar Guild’s leadership for 2015 includes Peggy Mathis as President, Judy Vinson as Vice President and Sandy Fenner as Secretary.

There is an annual outing in the late spring/early summer, and in 2014 the Altar Guild membership visited First Lutheran Church in Galveston, Texas. Pastor Doug Guthier gave us a tour of the nave and the sacristy. We intently evaluated the benefits of some features of their sacristy for our future planning project. Pastor Doug also showed us through the Lyceum Hall, Galveston’s center of culture in the mid-nineteenth century, where First Lutheran held their services at that time. The Lyceum Hall sits on the grounds of the current First Lutheran property.

The Altar Guild also participates in the congregational life of Christ the King Church by hosting one of the Lenten Soup Suppers, leading one of the Canonical Hour Services and by contributing for auction a traditional “Christmas basket” for the Festival each year.

If curious about our work, join us in the sacristy after a worship service or at our meeting. If intrigued, we invite you to join us in serving through this ministry. We would like to thank each and every one of our members of Altar Guild for your service, dedication and attention to detail for all that is entrusted to our care.

Witness and Assimilation Bill Pelham

The Witness and Assimilation Commission is responsible for supporting our individual and collective witness to the reconciling Word of God in Christ, reaching out to all people. Commission programs and activities aim to involve all members of the congregation in worship, learning, witness, service and support, and to promote a congregational climate of peace and goodwill. The Commission receives support from the Ministry Staff in a variety of ways.

Ongoing programs that function under the Witness and Assimilation Commission include Archives (Marie Monroe, Beverly Palmer), Name Tag Sunday (Beverly Davis), Fellowship Breakfast and Snacks (Anita Bryant) and Sunday Café (Paul Monroe, Karl Lothmann, and Nathaniel Winston). The Commission is supported by the Food Service Ministry Team and the Festival Committee.

Regular communications, including www.ctkelc.org, The King’s Banner, This Week, the bulletin boards, and member emails are important to informing and engaging both members and the broader community. We are grateful to Donna Vass for running our Facebook page as the administrator.

This year, we completed our first full year of the Catechumenate, a process that will not only engage new members seeking membership and baptism (either actual baptism or affirmation of baptism), but also provide a new and deeper form of worship, prayer, and service for members of Christ the King Church. The Catechumenate is celebrated in relationship to the church year, with the seasons of Lent and Easter being the most intense times of the process. The Christ the King Festival Party and Service and Care Fair in November was themed “Loaves and Fishes” and was a great success. $15,500 was raised, including $2,400 in matching funds from our local Southwest Houston Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (thanks to Donna Salas’ request).

Festival Auction Proceeds – Designations:Lutherhill Camping Ministry....................... $7,750CCSC ........................................................... $2,500Interfaith Ministries Meals on Wheels ....... $1,000SEARCH Homeless Services ........................ $2,000 Hospitality Apartments .............................. $1,000Lutheran World Relief ................................... $400General Benevolence .................................... $500Piecemakers .................................................. $300El Buen Pastor Lutheran Church ..................... $50

Appreciation for the success of our Christ the King Festival is extended to everyone who helped out in various capacities, especially Terri Bourne who chaired the event, Gaelyn Lesher who arranged for the meal, Courtney Harper and Cindi Scruggs who designed and installed the wonderful decorations, and Julie Giam who worked with the Giftables and “fishing” display that benefited the ELCA World Hunger Appeal. New and familiar faces spent many hours setting up and cleaning up, and helping with check-out and clean-up. Thanks to Campus Ministry for providing bartenders and to Luther League for youth


entertainment. We also owe a tremendous thank you to the many people who made the auction possible through their donations of live auction items, to the Piecemakers for the stunning quilt that was raffled off at the end of the live auction, and for all who purchased auction items or raffle tickets. We are thankful for the generosity of our Sociable hosts, for the people who bought places at Sociables, and for the opportunities these provide to build connections and relationships in our community.

Individual designated “Giftable” donations from Festival :Bright Stars of Bethlehem ........................... $1481Central African Republic................................ $314Creation Care ................................................ $250Feed the Homeless ....................................... $159Houston Lutheran Campus Ministry ............. $398Hospitality Apartments ................................. $120Jingle Bell Express ......................................... $275Meals on Wheels .......................................... $260Montrose Grace Place ................................... $252Peru ................................................................. $70Prayer Shawl ................................................. $275SEARCH Homeless Services ........................... $155World Hunger................................................ $441Total: ........................................................ $4450

(See Service and Care Report for totals of contributions to all of our Service and Care ministries).

Growing in Faith through the Catechumenate

Denise Engle, Director of the Catechumenate

Catechumenate defined: The Catechumenate is a model for baptismal living and spiritual formation, which includes teaching, reflection on scripture, prayer, ministry in daily life, and participation in the worship and mission of the community. It prepares adults for baptism and accompanies them into a life of discipleship in daily living. The Catechumenate also includes a track specifically for continued faith formation of current members or new members, through baptismal renewal within community. Formation in faith involves the whole person – body, mind, heart, and soul. It is a lifelong process.

In response to the 2014 Missional Emphases goal, to initiate a congregation-wide focus on baptismal living as a principal means for our members and friends to participate in God’s mission through Christian discipleship, the first cycle of the Catechumenate during 2014 was initiated. Cycle I began on the first Sunday of Lent and ended on Pentecost Sunday, with eight catechumens, sponsors and a catechist. Participants

were engaged in scripture study, worship, and reflective sessions on baptismal living.

Cycle I Catechumenate activities included lectiodivina, private journaling, life journey charts, prayers, discussions, and vocational presentations by church leaders. Catechumens participated in the public rites of Enrollment, Affirmation of Baptism, and the Affirmation of Vocation held during worship, within the community of our church, and around the baptismal font. Celebrations included a luncheon served in the home of Catechist Naomi Nelson and husband Phil Dahlberg, the Easter Vigil Reception, and the Pentecost Picnic.

A questionnaire conducted at the end of the cycle concluded that catechumens believe the process should continue in our congregation. Catechumens wrote: “Reaffirmingmybaptismwasveryimportanttome,andthiswastheveryfinestwaytodo it.”“Theclasswasawonderful experience.” “Trust was truly engenderedin these intimate gatherings.” “Iwas thankful knowingthemembership held us in prayer.” “You have createdsomethingbeyondvaluing.”

Sponsors shared the following comments: “I thinkanytime you bond with people in an intimate settingand share your feelings, experiences, and wisdom that is the most empowering aspect of the program. Combine that with the study and discussion of scripture and you haveagreat combination.” “I foundpositiveabout theexperience:Becomingclosernotonlytoaparticipant,butto all the people in the group as we shared in study; the poweroftheAffirmationofBaptismattheEasterVigil;theexerciseofwritingaprayer.”“I’mnotsuremyfaithhasgrownsomuchasithasbeenenlightened.”

Participant feedback indicated a need for more training for sponsors and better definition of the parts of the cycle before they occur. During the summer, the leadership team reviewed responses and discussed their observations in order to refine the process for the 2015 cycle. During October, the Catechumenate leadership team presented cycle I findings to the council executive committee. During November a planning workshop was held to define how to inform church members of the process of the catechumenate and to plan for the 2015 Catechumenate. During Advent, two inquiry sessions were held. Participants were asked, “What do I seek?” and “How can I relate my journey of faith to this congregation?”

Members who are interested in participating during 2015 as a catechist, facilitator, sponsor, hospitality team member, or simply desire to learn more about the process, are invited to contact the director at [email protected] or a pastor.


Service and Care Julie Giam

As disciples of Christ we are called by God to serve others, and our congregation answers that call by responding to the needs of members and friends within our congregation and of those in the communities of our city, our country, and our world. We share their burden, comfort them, promote their healing, and provide fellowship. In remembering our baptism, we work together to live, share, and communicate our faith, serving those who are hungry, homeless, ill, lonely, homebound, unemployed, living in poverty, sojourning far from home, celebrating a new life, grieving a death, or facing other life challenges. Together we support our members and friends in the use of their skills, talents, and spiritual gifts in their daily lives, to “equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:12) We offer a meal, clothing, school supplies, transportation, a comforting word, a listening ear, a smile, a letter of advocacy, a care kit, a blanket, a prayer shawl, a prayer.

In 2014, our commission worked to implement recommendations of the Long Range Planning Committee through our faith-driven ministries of Creation Care, Hunger and Poverty, Social Justice, Health and Wellness, and Global Missions/Connecting to the Global Community in Houston. We continued in our commitment to grow our ministries through education, motivation to participate, and communication, and to remind our members and friends that one’s daily work and vocation, one’s passion for justice, and one’s caring for the well-being of others IS their ministry. Many members of our commission participated in Sunday Forums and authored Banner articles, dedicated to education and awareness of our areas of ministry. We participated with the Witness and Assimilation Commission in hosting the annual Christ the King Festival in November. Once again, the festive gathering met its goals of connecting our members and friends socially and supporting our congregational, local, and global ministries through the pledging of funds with “Giftables” and joining in the fun of “Sociables.” Through our “Members in Ministry” articles in the Banner, we introduced individual volunteers who participate in caring and compassionate ways to serve the needs of others, while highlighting those ministries in which they serve.

This commission is grateful for the support of Beverly Davis, Director of Congregational Care, and Linda Schoene, Congregational Nurse, whose invaluable counsel, wisdom, and leadership are so vital. Additionally, we thank the office staff for their dedicated assistance with communication and logistics towards the work of the commission. Thank you to the dedicated coordinators

of our individual ministries, and to our many members and friends who serve in one, two, and often several of these of these ministries under the Service and Care Commission. Please see below a list of our ministries and the accompanying reports of each.

Bread for the World – Phil DahlbergIn 2014 our Covenant Relationship with Bread for the World was continued through financial, prayer and advocacy support. Our main activity was our regular Mother’s Day Offering of Letters on May 11. More than 40 letters were written to our senators, representatives and president. The usual letter majority from early service members was turned around this year. Thanks late service people! We skipped our usual fall letter writing on BFW Sunday in October because of the National Election, November 4 but included the BFW bulletin inserts encouraging our members to continue praying, learning about the causes of hunger, support (with time and money) local and global efforts, and speaking up for hungry people by writing or calling elected officials.

We especially give thanks Phil Dahlberg for his 15 years of guiding our letter writing campaigns through Bread for the World. Phil has decided to retire as our BFW leader so we are presently hoping for a new volunteer to lead our advocacy efforts once or twice a year. We appreciate Phil’s commitment and dedication to BFW and their goal of ending hunger.

Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) – Cindy MurphyCCSC is one of the major organizations with which Christ the King Church works. The mission of the Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) is to serve the poor, hungry, disabled, and otherwise needy while respecting their religious, ethnic or cultural differences. Christ the King Church continued to participate as one of 36 supporting congregations by sending our representative, Cindy Murphy, to the CCSC Council of Church Representatives every other month throughout 2014. In addition, Walter Murphy served on the Board of Directors. In these meetings, CCSC is able to highlight its various ministries and highlight the focus of that particular season as well as promote its special events. In turn, the individual church representatives are able to take away timely information and requests for support to be communicated to their respective churches to generate ongoing aid and support for the CCSC programs. In this way, the Church Representative serves as an additional liaison between CCSC and its member church. Major programs include Back to School to which we donate school supplies, clothing and funds, and Jingle Bell Express to which we donate toys, books, and food to help needy families during the Christmas season. Christ the King Church volunteers also help with these


programs and with other CCSC social service programs such as Emergency Services, JobNet, the annual Azalea Dinner, and the Sunshine Resale Shop. Our weekly non-perishable food collections go to the food pantry of Emergency Services and we just held a sweater and coat drive to benefit clients during this unusually cold winter. In 2014, to support the Azalea Dinner Auction, over 25 CCSC supporters and members of the congregation attended a Bach concert and private wine and food reception after the concert. This event netted a substantial monetary gift to the CCSC organization and was a way to support both CCSC financially and expose our church to the community at large.

Community of Hope – Beverly DavisSee separate report

Congregational Care Team – Beverly DavisSee separate report

Feed the Homeless – Anne MorrowVolunteers meet on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 5:45 p.m. at Christ the King Lu-theran Church to assemble approximately 200 meals per gathering and deliver them directly to homeless individuals in

downtown Houston. A typical meal consists of two peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, water, and a snack. We are very thankful for the congregation’s generosity and continued support of this ministry, particularly through Christ the King’s Mission Offering, the Festival, and donations of time and supplies (including grocery bags). Volunteers that have given their time to this ministry include members, non-members, and visitors of all ages. We are especially thankful for members of Saint Anne’s Catholic Church’s Young Adult Group for continuing to assist us at Feed the Homeless this past year. We do have other opportunities to help with this group. If you cannot attend on Mondays, we do have opportunities to help with the grocery shopping on Saturday or Sunday prior to Monday’s distribution. We also welcome donations of adult size clothing, shoes, coats, blankets, new socks, and new toiletries. In conjunction with the meals we also offer blankets, clothing and toiletries to the homeless individuals. Our Feed the Homeless program celebrated its 10th anniversary in April 2014.

Food Service Ministry – Beverly DavisIn May, our Food Service Ministry Team celebrated the completion of its eleventh anniversary of cooking delicious meals and providing wonderful service to our congregation and beyond. This group has provided over

20,000 meals since its beginning in the fall of 2003.

The team (comprised of 40 volunteers) supervises the use of the kitchen facilities and prepares dinner for Wednesday Night Alive!, as well as for congregational events (like Shrove Tuesday pancake supper) and breakfasts (Rally Day). They also provide oversight of the kitchen during special events, coordinate Lenten Soup Suppers, and work to improve the function and efficiency of kitchen operations in general. As a result of this ministry, the team enjoys fellowship and friendships which express a shared belief in the importance of “breaking bread” together and of nourishing both the body and the soul of our members and friends. Cooks/coordinators plan the menu, buy the food, cook it, coordinate the kitchen, and help clean up—and do it all affordably and with tremendous grace. Assistant cooks, servers and cleaners extend the gift of hospitality and take care of our kitchen so that we’ll be able to use it for many years to come. Even our “leftovers” become an extension of hospitality to shut-ins and to other groups, both within and outside of our congregation. Special events coordinated by team members have become an annual tradition, thanks to Paul and Marie Monroe (Thanksgiving dinner) and Bette Bowers (lunch for 200 University of Houston students sponsored by Lutheran Campus Ministry). Under Paul Monroe’s leadership and our volunteers, we continued our Sunday Café offerings in the spring. Then in the fall, member and professional chef Nathaniel Winston took over the preparation and presentation of Sunday Café twice a month. Global Ministry – Carolyn Jacobs

See separate report

Health Ministry – Linda SchoeneSee separate report

Hospitality Apartments – Julie GiamIn 2014, our congregation continued providing service and care to the Hospitality Apartments, having supported this ministry for over 30 years. In July we designated our Mission Offering to the Apartments. In September we held the annual Fall Dinner at the Apartments, with approximately 25 volunteers contributing food, funds, and service for a delicious potluck meal and an evening of fellowship for the residents and their caregivers in their community room. This year the dinner was dedicated to the memory of Joe Hightower who passed away in July, and who was the primary founder of the Hospitality Apartments. These family-style meals help bring comfort and support to those from outside the Houston area (many times from other states and countries) living in free temporary housing at the Hospitality Apartments while receiving medical treatment in the Texas Medical


Center. Our congregation also generously supported the Apartments through the “Giftables” received during the Christ the King Church Festival in November. We continue to pray throughout the year for Hospitality Apartments and for the vital ministry that is provided there. Lynn Rosas and Julie Giam continue to serve on the Advisory Board. Houston Food Bank – Anna StockWe thank the 110 volunteers who worked at the Houston Food Bank in 2014 with Christ the King Lutheran Church. These volunteers worked an estimated total of 360 hours at the Houston Food Bank on five Saturday mornings in 2014. This includes some “one timers” and MOSTLY “repeaters,” a few of whom worked all five Saturdays, including a wonderful contingent of Rice students encouraged by Henry Trahan who graduated from Rice University this year. We also especially thank Anna Stock who grew this ministry over the last 11, years and welcome our new leaders, Justin Schneewind and Yuricel Mondragon. Ask yourself, “Why should I get out of bed on a Saturday to make the effort?” Here are three good reasons: 1. The 360 hours worked by CTK volunteers in 2014

translate into countless smiles from people who experience food insufficiencies.

2. These 360 hours will be valued at $19.51 each for grant writing purposes, making the 2013 CTK volunteer labor worth $7,024.00 for grant purposes.

3. The HFB can stretch each donated $1.00 to purchase between $6 and $8 worth of food since volunteers help to reduce overhead. Assuming a $7.00 average, our volunteers contributed labor estimated to be worth approximately $49,168 for grant writing purposes. This allows the HFB to purchase approximately $50,000 worth of food with funds from grants.

In 2015, Christ the King will offer 6 volunteer opportunities: January 10, March 14, May 9, July 11, September 12, and November 14. You will meet interesting people, enjoy a physical workout, and help others. How can you resist? Email [email protected] to add your name to the volunteer list for gentle reminders by email about a week before it is time to volunteer to make a difference.

Interfaith Ministries – Jessica LocheedInterfaith Ministries is another major organization with which Christ the King Church participates. As a covenant church, we support its mission of promoting interfaith relations, dialogue, advocacy, and joint action among people of faith from diverse cultures and socio-economic conditions. We support the Meals on Wheels program

through our Mission Offering. $100 buys one month’s worth of meals for one senior. We also contribute pet food for the AniMeals program, which discourages seniors from giving food they need for themselves to their pets. You can drop off pet food any Sunday in the collection box in the narthex. Additionally, Christ the King Church members have participated in various interfaith dinners, service projects and dialogue events.

Justice Advocacy Ministry – Lisa BrenskelleThe Justice Advocacy Ministry team offered numerous opportunities to the congregation to learn about and advocate on a wide variety of justice issues: food security, responsible borrowing/lending practices to benefit the world’s poorest, education, homelessness, Middle East peace, immigration, reforming food aid, violence against women, new smog standards, climate change, carbon dioxide pollution, convict leasing in Texas, and healthcare. Each month, at least one different justice advocacy opportunity was highlighted in the newsletter and the bulletin insert. In addition, several justice advocacy events were held throughout the year. In May, the offering of letters for Bread for the World was held to advocate on hunger issues. In June a signing of postcards from Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Services about immigration reform was held, followed by the screening of a documentary film on immigration issues in July. In September, as part of the ELCA’s observance of God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday, letters supporting new rules on emissions from existing power plants were signed by members and submitted to the EPA by the ELCA In addition, as part of this same event, postcards to advocate for renewal of the WIC program and the Older American Act (issues coming up in 2015) were offered. A final opportunity to sign the postcards/letters provided by the ELCA was offered again in October. In October (with one Sunday in November), the Justice Advocacy Team hosted Justice Advocacy month. Four Sunday Forum speakers addressed several justice issues: homelessness, education, water planning in Texas, and gender violence (ELCA Draft of Social Message). A Justice Advocacy Fair was held on Festival Sunday, with several topics on which members could advocate. In December, the Justice Advocacy Ministry offered members the opportunity to write Christmas cards to families in immigration detention facilities in Texas, a program of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services.

Lay Eucharistic Ministry – Cathy NorbergSee separate report

Montrose Grace Place – Rebecca ShieldsMontrose Grace Place is a 501 (c)3 organization sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church, our sister congregation in


the Montrose, in order to offer food, friends, and hope to homeless youth in the neighborhood. This year 35 members, including some new members to our team, prepared and/or served dinner to as many as 25 youth on 12 Thursday evenings. Numerous other members supported the program with financial contributions, with donations of clothes, sleeping bags, blankets, and toiletries, and as directors of an evening’s activity.

Grace Place was also the recipient of Festival contributions. A letter from the MGP Board in December expressed thanks “for all the steadfast and continual time, effort, and love you have put into the meals that you provide each month for the homeless youth of our community. No other team to date has made a larger impact than yours….The key to our success rests in people like you. We would not be where we are today if not for you (Rebecca Shields) and Christ the King.” Fortunately, MGP is adding some new volunteer teams for 2015 so Christ the King will go from volunteering 12 times a year to 6 times on the 2nd Thursday of even-number months. Mark your calendars now and contact [email protected] to join us on February 12, April 9, June 11, August 13, October 8, or December 10 Piecemakers – Gail GlassThe Piecemakers continued its traditional activities of making pillows for Christ the King high school graduates and a quilt for the annual Christ the King Festival. The pillows are pieced with the Christ the King pattern, then quilted, and each pillow has the name of the graduate, the name Christ the King Lutheran Church and the year on the reverse. Seven pillows were presented to seniors. This year’s festival quilt was entitled “Pineapple Swirl”. A drawing was held at the festival and the quilt was won by Sandy Troff. The Piecemakers wish to thank all who parti-cipated in making the drawing a success. Also this year Gretchen Miertschin pieced five beautiful small quilts from left over scraps. Rose Anderson and Ruth Dittmar tied these quilts which will be donated to a charity for children. SEARCH Homeless Services – Beverly DavisSEARCH is an interfaith, nonprofit organization founded in 1989 to respond to the growing number of people experiencing homelessness in Houston. Christ the King is part of this coalition of congregations representing diverse ethnic, social, and spiritual backgrounds and offering critical support for individuals and families who are homeless.

On any given day approximately 5,400 individuals in Houston experience homelessness. This number is down by 28% percent since 2012, the most rapid, significant reduction since SEARCH began their work 25 years ago. This progress has been made possible by the community’s

unprecedented system-wide approach to tackling this problem. Service providers, government agencies, and private funders are changing how they’ve traditionally operated and are collaborating with one goal in mind: to end homelessness. The strategic priorities of this plan, called “The Way Home,” are to first build a system that ensures every veteran and chronically homeless person can attain permanent housing by 2016. The next step is to develop a system that efficiently ends family and youth homelessness. With the progress made so far, SEARCH is confident that they can have a Houston without Homelessness, i.e. no one living on the street. SEARCH is a key implementer of “The Way Home” and is the lead case management provider depended upon to effectively engage clients, guide them towards change, and foster their improved health, income, and stability. In fiscal year 2014, SEARCH served 5,203 individuals through services that engage, stabilize, house, educate, and employ. Clients increased their income from $197/mo to $1100/mo to better support themselves. SEARCH helped 570 individuals and families obtain permanent homes, an increase of 24% from 461 last year.

To succeed in ending homelessness, SEARCH must update its facilities and significantly expand its services. In April 2014, SEARCH launched a $16.5 million capital campaign to fund this effort. The plan is to begin construction in Spring 2015 of a custom built “Employment & Care Services Hub” and relocate by summer 2016. Located at Congress and Chartres St. just northeast of Minute Maid Park, SEARCH headquarters will focus on delivering stabilizing case management, employment services, and skills training. They will build a second House of Tiny Treasures in order to serve an additional 62 nursery and preschool age children and triple current capacity. They will provide staff and support for the system-wide housing navigation system that will make it possible to place the most vulnerable of veterans and chronically homeless people needing housing into safe, supported homes.

Christ the King Church volunteers have been meeting at SEARCH every third Wednesday of the month for 6 years to serve breakfast and assist with lunch preparation for SEARCH clients. We also provide monetary support to SEARCH programs. All teen and adult volunteers are welcome to join us anytime between 7:30 and 11:30 a.m. any third Wednesday of the month.

Additonal ActiviesMembers participated in a variety of other ministries during 2014. A number of our members volunteered their time at Lutherhill (Camping Ministries). Personal Care Kits (136!), including soap, a comb, a toothbrush, a


nail clipper, and a bath towel, were assembled by many of our members, then distributed by Lutheran World Relief to people in need around the world. Also, 81 shoeboxes (filled with goodies contributed by church members) were delivered to the Port of Houston for the seafarers’ Christmas (Lutheran Port Ministry).

Christ the King Church hosted the Emergency Aid Coalition’s Upscale-Resale in our parish hall in September which raised $15,300 (tripled what they made prior to moving to our location) for their ministries which help meet the basic needs of their homeless and hungry clients.

Service and Care Stewardship Our congregation gives financial support to our many ministries and other causes through regular opportunities and special appeals. We are a leader in our Synod in both Synod Benevolence and World Hunger Appeal contributions. Our total Mission Offerings for 2014 were $42,882. The Service and Care Giftables (designated gifts) at Festival this year brought in $4,450. Auction proceeds given to Service and Care ministries were $15,500 (including a Thrivent grant of $2,400). Below is a list of our total contributions to our ministries of Service and Care. These funds come from Mission Offerings, from the Festival Auction and Giftables, as well as from designated gifts given by members throughout the year. Our total giving to others, including Synod Benevolence was $188,081. Thanks be to God!

Bread for the World: $400Bright Stars of Bethlehem: $1,491CanCare Cancer Support: $709Central African Republic (Companion Synod): $2,902 CAR sponsorship to Youth Gathering: $2,000Christian Community Service Center (general): $6,278 Back to School: $870 Jingle Bell Express: $705Community of Hope: $250Congregational Benevolence: $500Congregational Care Prayer Shawls: $275Creation Care Team: $250Disaster Relief: $1,989El Buen Pastor Lutheran Church: $50Feed the Homeless: $2,295Global Mission Missionary Support: David Brondos (Missionary in Mexico: $1,500 Susan Smith (Central African Republic): $1,422Hospitality Apartments (H.R.D.F.): $6,632Interfaith Ministries (Meals on Wheels): $4,337Lutheran Social Services of the South: $2,362Lutherhill Camping Ministry: $9,320Lutheran Campus Ministry: $48,936Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services: $4,129

Lutheran World Relief: $400Malaria Campaign (ELCA): $1,923 Montrose Grace Place: $619Peru (Sembrando & Companion Synod): $2,228Piecemakers (Quilters): $300Port of Houston Seafarers’ Center (Port Chaplaincy): $1,444SEARCH Homeless Services: $4,949Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod Benevolence: $60,000Water to Thrive: $1,038World Hunger: $15,578Total: $188,081

Global Mission Carolyn Jacobs

The congregation continues to embody the hymn “In Christ there is no east or west, in him no south or north, but

one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth.” (LBW 359). We accomplish and celebrate our global connections in word and deed through worship, prayer, music, time, talent, study, travel and financial resources, collectively and individually.

Christ the King Church strongly supports our synod’s companion relationships with the Evangelical Lutheran Churches of Peru and of the Central African Republic (CAR). Beverly Davis serves on the synod’s Peru Team. In particular, our congregation is a partner with four Peruvian Lutheran churches in Trujillo, Peru. Carolyn Jacobs and Lucky Sahualla serve on the synod’s CAR Team, which Carolyn coordinates. Throughout this year of civil war and crisis in CAR, we have lifted up that country in the Prayers of the Church. The president (bishop) of CAR Lutherans, Rev. André Golike, addressed our Synod Assembly about the state of the church in crisis and he also shared his experiences and insights at Christ the King, among other places, during his visit. Carolyn Jacobs was an interpreter for President Golike during some of his talks.

Through our mission offerings and Christ the King Festival donations, we support not only our companion synods but a number of other global causes including the ELCA Malaria Campaign, ELCA World Hunger, Lutheran World Relief (LWR), the Seafarers’ Center at the Port of Houston (supporting the chaplains that serve seafarers from all over the world), and Bright Stars of Bethlehem (supporting Palestinian Christians in the Holy Land). Our Lenten soup supper offerings have supported missionaries: Rev. David Brondos, who teaches at the Theological Community of Mexico in Mexico City, and Rev. Jacalyn Griffin, who was advisor to the Women’s Programs in CAR. After evacuation from CAR became


necessary, Jackie used her nursing background in Cameroon. Since she has moved on, we have transferred our support to Dr. Susan Smith, advisor to education programs of the CAR Lutheran Church. Susan also visited here last summer and spoke to a group of our members. In other support, Christ the King Congregational Council voted to use $2000 of the bequests our congregation has received toward our synod’s participation in the International Youth Companion Program to sponsor two CAR youth to visit our synod and then attend the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit.

Here are some of the many other manifestations of our global mission:a) A Bread for the World offering of letters on

reforming international food aid;b) Sunday Forums on refugees by the Lutheran

Immigration and Refugee Service and on world religions by Dr. Jon Keune;

c) A greeting during worship from Dr. Jon Fielder, former member of Christ the King Church and founder of Africa Mission Healthcare Foundation;

d) A Banner interview with Richard Stuff highlighting the global dimensions of his work on climate and crops;

e) Members bringing items for Baskets of Promise (LWR), personal care kits for refugees, shoeboxes for seafarers, writing Christmas cards to detainees on the Texas border; and purchasing fair trade coffee (LWR);

f) A harpsichord concert by German musician Sebastian Knebel, a performance by the Nidaros Cathedral Boys Choir from Norway and concerts by other international musicians;

g) Our participation as a ONE Lutheran congregation, part of the ONE campaign that advocates to alleviate extreme poverty and disease, especially in Africa;

h) We mark the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, by reading in tongues. We have members who speak many different languages and coming from a variety of heritages. Our member Marec Béla Steffans has read to adults and children from his fairy tales, written originally in German. It is fitting that, in keeping with our many tongues, we host the Samstagschule (Saturday German School), a Russian-language school, and Crossing Borders (a toddler through Kindergarten language immersion school that does instruction in Spanish, French, Mandarin, and English-as-a-second-language, along with their international adult summer ESL program), all local signs of our global mission.

Congregational Care Team Beverly Davis

The Congregational Care Team provides special care to members during illness and other periods of need. The care team includes members who have signed up through time and talent sheets and other events, those who have been commissioned as lay chaplains through Community of Hope, and members who have graciously accepted recruitment. Our congregational care team is divided up into ministry areas: emergency phone tree, meals, transportation, prayer notes, bereavement, visiting/phoning, home emergency response, health ministry (see congregational nurse report), Lay Eucharistic Ministry (see separate report), and prayer shawls.

Our Visiting/Phoning team continued to evolve in 2014. Whereas this used to be a more formal team where volunteers were given assignments, the function of visiting and phoning has become increasingly a part of our congregational culture of caring. Of course, the mission of this sub-group of the congregational care team remains to provide the ministry of presence to those who have experienced loss of health or mobility, or some other loss, or to older member who may not have regular contact with family. However, we find that volunteers are responding more informally and more organically to meet needs as they arise. Additionally, transportation was provided to doctors’ appointments, to church services and to Friday morning Bible study as needs became known. We are especially grateful to John Lund, who has gone above and beyond in the transportation arena. Please inform Beverly Davis or Linda Schoene (our congregational nurse) if you have a need so that we can mobilize support.

Prayer Notes were prepared by various members of the congregation and from the Friday morning Bible study group and were sent to members expressing our support during times of need and to acknowledge life changes. Cards were also sent to members that are mourning a loss. New this year was the addition of an 8-week bereavement program, Walking the Mourner’s Path, facilitated by Linda Schoene and Beverly Davis. We hope to offer this group at least once every year.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry, coordinated by Beverly Palmer meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the third floor conference room. A core group of 16 members distributed 52 shawls for congregation members and their family members and friends who were ill, suffered the death of a loved one, or experience other life-changing events. Knitters are invited to join the group on Fridays for knitting and camaraderie, or to knit at home and join the group for special occasions. Donations of yarn or funds are always greatly appreciated.


Meals, coordinated by Terri Koehler, were delivered to parishioners who were in special need or temporarily homebound. The meals committee also hosted and provided food for two receptions following memorial services held at the church. In 2014 the Meals Team delivered a total of 11 meals to 3 families. A sub-set of the Meals Committee is our Meal Drops for families with newborns coordinated by Shanna Thorvilson. Four families with newborns received 16 meals delivered by 9 of our volunteers.

Faith chest deliveries by our Community of Hope lay chaplains continued in 2014, thanks to our partnership with St. Luke’s Methodist Woodworkers who build and finish the chests. Ten chests were delivered to Christ the King families, with another four chests remaining to be delivered to families as soon as appointments can be made in early 2015. The faith chests are used to store the treasures and resources for nurturing faith at various milestones in a young person’s life.

We were not called upon to activate our Home Emergency Response this year; however we did have members who helped some of our seniors with a few projects. Anyone with special skills in home repair or technology is invited to let us know.

We have been blessed as a congregation over the last 17 years to have many dedicated individuals willing to participate in our ministries of compassion and care. Through our Congregational Care Team, we are reminded of how grateful we are to be able to serve and care for one another. All Christ the King Church members are encouraged to let us know when you have a need so that we can respond—and of course, all are invited to participate in one or more areas of congregational care as each one of us strives to “Love one another as Christ has loved you.”

Community of Hope Beverly Davis

The Community of Hope International (COHI) is a Christian community of lay chaplains, united in prayer, shaped by Benedictine spirituality, and equipped for pastoral care ministry. Lay chaplains are taught the ministry

of presence to bring comfort and healing to others. In the Community of Hope, Pastoral Care is defined as “when a person is being present in a listening, compassionate, non-controlling manner to an individual or group for the purpose of consciously or unconsciously representing God to them and seeking to respond to their spiritual

needs.” Community of Hope lay chaplains also embrace a “rule of life” that includes daily spiritual reading and prayer, weekly worship, continuing education, support of one another, and service. In 2014, 28 trained lay chaplains were active in pastoral care ministries within the congregation and as outreach to the community. They provided congregational ministry primarily through visiting and phoning members and friends, through the Lay Eucharistic Ministry, through the Prayer Shawl Ministry, and through the Faith Chest deliveries. They were also active in outreach ministries, such as visitation at hospitals, hospice, retirement communities, and nursing homes.

During 2014, we averaged 20 lay chaplains serving monthly for a total of over 2,000 hours of pastoral care. Many of those service hours were provided as outreach to those beyond our congregation. One of our lay chaplains, Martha Stoerner, was recognized as Volunteer of the Year by the USAA Golden Eagle Club for her ministry at 2 hospitals and at the Forum (retirement and nursing facility). Also in 2014, we hosted our eighth lay chaplain training class. There were 12 participants in the class representing 8 different congregations from two denominations (Lutheran and Episcopal). All students plan to continue with a 4 month internship, with 4 of those students planning to complete an intensive internship in clinical pastoral education (CPE) facilitated at Christ the King Church in 2015. Those individuals are all serving congregations in our synod as Synodically Authorized Ministers (SAMs). They will be joined by a fifth SAM from the Southwest Synod in this experience, and ultimately, all 12 students from this year’s class will be commissioned in April. This is the third clinical pastoral education class designed and facilitated by Beverly to equip students for pastoral care ministry in their home congregations. A special thank you goes to Linda Schoene for co-facilitating our 2014 class and to Rev. Paul Bennett, former clinical pastoral education director at St. Luke’s Hospital, for co-facilitating the CPE internship.

After commissioning, all trained lay chaplains are integrated into the ever-widening Circle of Care which met 8 times in 2014. Members meet together to deepen spiritual life, enjoy continuing education, share in supervision, debrief experiences, strengthen community, and participate in conferences and quiet days. The Christ the King Circle of Care was blessed to strengthen our call to hospitality as we continued to incorporate Palmer Episcopal Church’s Community of Hope into our monthly gatherings. Additionally, Christ the King Church members hosted the quarterly Quiet Days at the Ruah Center of the Villa de Matel and Beverly Davis continued to serve on the Community of Hope International Board as the Heritage Region representative (from Austin to


the border of Louisiana). Our Community of Hope also hosted a retreat April 11-12 at Holy Cross Monastery in Beaumont which was attended by 24 people representing 8 different COHI Centers ranging from Round Rock to East Texas. As always, Fr. Peter and Brother Michael extended exemplary Benedictine hospitality in preparation for Holy Week. Lastly, Pr. Moore was invited to be one of the keynote speakers for the 25th anniversary of COHI at the annual conference in June. He did a wonderful job and made those from our community very proud.

Lay Eucharistic Ministry Cathy Norberg

The Lay Eucharistic Ministry at Christ the King Lutheran Church has completed fourteen (14) years of ministry. The ministry is described on page nine (9) of A Manual for Lay Eucharistic Ministers for those who are not familiar with LEM ministry and to remind those of us who are, what it is we do each week.

“Lay Eucharistic Ministry is a vital step in helping embody and emphasize the reality of the church as community. As a person called to be a LEM, you become an important pastoral and sacramental expression of that community. Pastorally, LEMs represent the church to those they visit by being living reminders that the sick and infirm are integral parts of that community, which is the Body of Christ. But not only do you represent Christ’s body, the church; you also bear his Body and Blood, Christ’s gifts to humanity. This is one of the main sacramental expressions of Lay Eucharistic Ministry. ... Since the Christian community is bound together and strengthened through the common Eucharistic meal, it is important for people not able to be there to be included into the oneness of the community. ‘We are not saved in isolation. We are saved as a people. What we do for the Body, which is the church, is related to our holiness and salvation.’”

Eighteen (18) LEMs served the Christ the King community during 2014. Nineteen (19) members received communion during the year; many on a regular Sunday schedule for much of the year. Tremendous gratitude is expressed by the members and families for the gift of the Body of Christ (both the Eucharist and the Community) that was shared with them during their illness.

Stewardship and Finance Russell Post, Financial Secretary

Supporting the Christ the King Church ministry plan, the Stewardship and Finance Commission and the Financial Secretary are responsible for gathering, protecting, and strengthening congregational income, assets, and finances. Stewardship and Finance includes not only generating and reporting our income but also working with other members of leadership to manage the administrative and overhead costs associated with operating and maintaining our congregation’s facilities and support the ongoing work of our ministry staff and office staff. Notable highlights from the year are outlined below:

2014 Year-End Summary Results and 2015 Budget• In 2014, the congregation received over $1.31 million

in operating income from all sources. Total operating income from all sources exceeded projections by $27,000 (2%).

• Total giving from members of approximately $1.1 million trailed projections by approximately $26,000, while income from building usage fees (approximately $150,000) exceeded projections by $70,000.

• Overall, total operating income increased by more than $40,000 versus 2013.

• Total expenses of $1.31 million were approximately $25,000 (2%) over the budget, largely as a function of (i) unanticipated capital and maintenance costs and (ii) expenses associated with increased building usage.

• Overall, the congregation experienced a modest operating surplus of $1544 in 2014. This result represents a third consecutive year-end operating surplus for the congregation. Consistent with our prior commitments, these surplus funds have been allocated to outreach efforts to expand the impact of our ministry in our community and around the world.

• In addition, the congregation conducted a special appeal that raised more than $15,000 in seed capital for the next generation of the Youth and Family Ministry.

• Rev. Mike Ward, a certified fund-raising executive and partner in the firm of Gronlund ▪ Sayther ▪ Brunkow, has been engaged to provide stewardship consulting services over a three-year period. These efforts will focus on developing a year-round approach to stewardship and identifying opportunities for special appeals (such as the Youth and Family Ministry appeal in fall 2015) to augment our ongoing stewardship efforts.

• At this writing, the Congregation Council has developed a budget of over $1.3 million for 2015 based on current pledges and 2014 income patterns.

• For 2015, 218 pledges have been received totaling


$608,000 (versus 135 pledges for $563,000 in 2014).• In 2014, CTK received increased pledges from

members and increased enrollment in electronic giving; continuing growth in these areas is a priority for 2015.

Capital Campaign• In spring 2014, the Stewardship and Finance

Commission recommended that the congregation initiate a capital campaign to address critical capital needs, reduce longterm debt, and explore ministry opportunities. The Congregation Council approved the recommendation, as did the congregation in a special meeting.

• A steering committee has been appointed to lead the campaign, composed of Russell and Stephanie Post, Bill Mintz, Lucky Sahualla, Terri Bourne, Susan Myres Uri, and Gaelyn Lesher.

• Rev. Mike Ward, a certified fund-raising executive and partner in the firm of Gronlund ▪ Sayther ▪ Brunkow, has been engaged to guide the campaign.

• Much of the summer and fall were dedicated to identifying campaign priorities and planning the campaign. Special presentations were made during the fall to introduce preliminary campaign priorities and solicit feedback from our members. At the conclusion of this process, the congregation approved a $3 million capital campaign at the Part I Annual Meeting.

• The capital campaign will take place during Lent 2015, and will climax on Palm Sunday. Every member of the congregation will be personally invited to participate.

• The campaign has three principal objectives:Renewing our worship space to match our commitment to discipleshipBuilding a garden for remembrance and meditation to embrace the whole cycle of lifeReducing our debt and strengthening our financial foundation so that we may be sent forth in service

• The preliminary projections for the use of campaign funds are as follows:$460,000 – nave repairs$160,000 – sacristry remodel$120,000 – HVAC replacement$460,000 – Paradise Garden and columbarium$385,000 – New parking lot and accessible sidewalks$11,000 – Existing parking lot repairs$9,000 – Bell tower repairs$65,000 – Miscellaneous facilities repairs$100,000 – Longterm maintenance reserve$180,000 – Construction contingency$150,000 – Professional/soft costs$750,000 – Principal payment on existing debt$150,000 – Campaign for the ELCA

Creation Care Team Lisa Brenskelle

The Creation Care Team offered opportunities for members to engage in service, study, and discipleship related to care for creation as well as advocacy on

environmental justice topics. In addition, the team looked to improve the congregation’s care of creation through its use of resources and management of its building and grounds.

Specific study opportunities offered included: a 4-week Advent adult study on Sunday a.m., And God Saw That It Was Good, a free weekend Creation Care Retreat at Lutherhill for ages 12 and up in November (which included service, study, and discipleship components), a 4-part educational series for children to learn about nature on one Sunday a.m./month during May – August, a Creation Care Fest/Environmental Extravaganza on a Saturday in August, at which participants could interact with local environmental organizations, as well as attend presentations on ways to care for creation through energy and water conservation, waste reduction, and reduction of toxins in the home/yard, a 6-week Sunday a.m. study after Lent on Money & Faith – the Search for Enough, a Family Movie Night screening of The Lorax with live animals from the Wildlife Center beforehand, articles in the monthly newsletter on both practical care of creation as well as theology of creation care, and learning opportunities included in the weekly update of the narthex poster (and church website listing) of

Service opportunities offered, in addition to the Creation Care Retreat at Lutherhill mentioned previously, included two Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Events, one in the spring to assist in setting up a youth community garden, and one in the fall, to clean up a city park. Service Opportunities are also included in the weekly update of the narthex poster (and church website listing) of OpportunitiestoCarefor,LearnAbout,andEnjoyGod’sGoodCreation.

Discipleship activities, in addition to the Creation Care Retreat and Creation Care Fest mentioned previously, included an opportunity to recycle old cell phones at church in March & April, a Bike to Church/Alternative Transport Sunday in September, the 2-week EcoChallenge in October (during which members were encouraged to challenge themselves to improve their care of creation in one specific area during the challenge period), creation and distribution of materials for a home candlelight prayer vigil in Advent during the Climate Conference


in Lima, Peru, a call to a Lenten vegetarian fast (eating vegetarian one day/week during Lent), the eco-tip included in the bulletin insert one Sunday/month, the vegetarian recipe included in the monthly newsletter, and ongoing provision of battery recycling at church.

Environmental justice education opportunities included two adult forums: one in November on water planning in TX by Texas Impact and one on local Houston environmental justice issues by the president of T.E.J.A.S. (Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services) in May. Environmental justice advocacy opportunities were offered to the congregation via the monthly newsletter and bulletin insert during the months of: April (smallholder farms), May (bees & colony collapse disorder), August (carbon pollution), September (climate change), and December (new smog standards). In addition, the congregation was offered the opportunity during the month of September and on one Sunday in October to advocate by signing letters provided by the E.L.C.A. in support of new rules for emissions for existing power plants, as part of their campaign Clean Air for All God’s Children. At the Justice Advocacy Fair in November, members had the opportunity to advocate in support of new regulations around coal ash from power plants.

Work to improve congregational care of creation in 2014 included: replacement of baskets in bathrooms with towel dispensers to conserve paper/trees, installation of a larger bike rack to encourage cycling to church, new handwashing signs emphasizing water conservation in the restrooms, and installation of a small composter at church which is in use to compost waste from church office operations.

Accessions & Memorials Noelle Jung

Honor and Memorial

Gifts

In 2014 Christ the King received gifts in honor and in memory of many dear friends and loved ones.

Gifts were received in memory of:Elaine Allen Fran MoncureKenneth Larson Milton Morin

The following remembered Christ the King in their wills:Karen Getty Joyce Meisner Fran Moncure

We are thankful for the gifts received. We do have a wish list of projects that can be funded through memorial gifts and always appreciate hearing from our members and friends.

Education and EnrichmentSunday Forum KarinLiebster,PastorforFaithFormation

On Sundays members and friends of Christ the King Lutheran church assemble at 9:45 a.m. in the classroom in the basement of the ministry building for the adult education Sunday School hour called Sunday Forum. Members and guests of the congregation present on a wide range

of topics. We are grateful to all who share their expertise and enthusiasm with Christ the King Church, taking time to prepare and present. Following is an overview over the year 2014.

In January Professor John Boles presented four lectures on Thomas Jefferson, John Boles, the William P. Hobby Professor of History with special interest in the U.S. South and American ReligionJanuary 5: Thomas Jefferson, An Overview of His Life January 12: Jefferson’s Political Legacy January 19: Jefferson’s Encounter with France January 26: Jefferson’s Religious Journey

Preparing to Hear J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor February 2: Hearing Theology: Encountering Jesus Christ in Bach’s Mass in B Minor, Mark Mummert, Director of Worship at Christ the Lutheran King Church February 9: Through the Eyes and Ears of the Performer, Jesús Pacheco, Percussionist

Hinduism and Buddhism, Dr. Jon Keune, postdoctoral fellow in India Studies at the University of HoustonMarch 2: A quick glimpse at HinduismMarch 9: A quick glimpse at Buddhism

March 16 and 23: Christianity’s Oldest Catechism: The Didache, Dr. David B. Capes Dr. David B. Capes, the Thomas Nelson Research Professor in the Department of Theology at Houston Baptist University

March 30: Snapshot of Environmental Engineering Challenges in the Houston Gulf Coast Area, Dr. Philip Bedient, Herman Brown Professor of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University

April 6: Evil Spirits and Demons in the New TestamentDr. Matthias Henze guided the discussion on the nature of evil spirits and demons and discusses their origin and ultimate fate.


April 13: Music in Holy Week: Introduction to D. Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri, Dr. Carrie Allen TiptonApril 27: Music at the Symphony: Gustav Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand, Dr. Howard Pollack

May 4: Poverty in HoustonMichelle Shonbeck, Executive Director of Christian Community Service CenterMay 11: Environmental Justice Advocacy presented by Juan Parras, Presidentof t.e.j.a.s. (Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services)

May 18 and May 25: Martin Luther’s “95 Theses”Prof. Timothy Wengert introduced Martin Luther’s 95 Theses which are viewed as the beginning of the German Reformation. Dr. Wengert, a specialist in Reformation History and Lutheran Confessions, helped to prepare our congregation for the upcoming 500th Anniversary of the Reformation in 2017, in both the Sunday Forum setting as well as the Melanchthon Institute.

Summer Book ReviewsJune – August: Professor John Boles scheduled a series of book reviews presented by members of the congregation. In 2014 the presenters were: Tom Williams, Steve Bryant, Jill Bailer, Allan Dieter, Kristine Wallace, Carolyn Jacobs, Alex Uri, Mary Ann Beseda, Jim Shields, Terri Bourne. Thanks to all!

September 7: How Our Faith Interacts With MigrationMatthew Herzberg and Sara Kaufman of Lutheran Refugee and Immigration Services presented on children who migrate alone, arriving to the U.S. in record numbers at the Texas border. LutheranImmigration and Refugee Services (LIRS) in partnership with Refugee Services of Texas (RST) is working with these children and their families in Houston.

September 14: Reading the Gospel of Matthew with Martin LutherDr. Timothy Wengert guided participants how to look at some of Matthew’s most difficult passages and discover how Luther and Lutherans can read these texts.

The Christian Theology of Other Religions, September 21 – October 5In a three-part series Dr. Jon Keune looked at different resources that Christians use in order to thinkabout their relationship with non-Christians: the Bible, historical precedent, and the use of reason in the service of theology. This series continued Jon’s presentations on Hinduism and Buddhism in March.September 21: The Bible and Other ReligionsSeptember 28: Non-Christians in the History of the Church

October 5: Contemporary Theology of Religions

Justice Series, October 12 – November 2October 12: Environmental Justice: Water Planning in Texas, The Rev. Sam BrannonOctober 19: Homelessness in Houston, Charity DominguezOctober 26: Education and Poverty, Federico Salas-IsnardiNovember 2: Acting Up for Justice: The Role of the City of Leipzig (Germany) in the Peaceful Revolution of 1989, Dr. Rainer Eckert, Associate Professor at the Cultural Sciences Institute of Leipzig University

November 9: Presentation of Capital Campaign Plans for spring 2015, Congregation Council President Carolyn Phillips and Richard Harper

November 16: ELCA Draft of a Social Message on Gender Violence, Pastor Robert Moore

December 7 and 14: The Prophet Jeremiah, Dr. Matthias Henze, Isla Carroll and Percy E. Turner Professor of Hebrew Bible and Early Judaism Founding Director, Program in Jewish Studies Rice University

Sunday Church School Marie Monroe, Superintendent

In Spring 2014, Godly Play® classes were in place for all children age two through 6th grade. The 7th and 8th grade class provided an environment less structured than their Wednesday night confirmation classes. Topics for learning were religions of the world and Christian denominations. In the spring, students and parents met for breakfast monthly, provided and cooked by the students. The High School class was led by Donna and Federico Salas, along with Bill Burgess as assistant, in a Bible study, using curriculum from Augsburg called Re: Form – Ancestors of the Old Testament. Andy Winesett assisted by recording the number of people in attendance in each class weekly. Everyone enjoyed the intergenerational Easter breakfast and Easter egg hunt. All teachers were invited to an end-of-year lunch at Sunday Café, where we discussed high points of the year and made plans for the next year. The regular Sunday Church School year ended with recognition of teachers and staff during the Pentecost service.

In August, a teacher orientation/training session kicked off the new Sunday Church School year; the motto for the 2014/2015 year is “Growing as People of God.” Five classes from toddler through 6th grade are taught in the Godly Play method. We started in August with seven Godly Play story tellers, all of whom are accredited by the Godly Play


Foundation, and we have a team of 13 door persons on Sundays. We have purchased new shelving and furniture and continue to build up our classrooms so they will provide effective environments for our children to build their Christmas faith.

The 7th & 8th graders have been meeting on Sundays with Pr. Liebster and a group of adult leaders.

In the Fall, Ben Remmert has been teaching the high school Sunday School class. He is currently using the curriculum Faith Lens which is a weekly Bible study that engages youth and young adults in connecting world events with the Bible, faith, and everyday life through devotions and discipleship building activities.

We continue to build lines of communication with the congregation, parents, and Godly Play teachers. Several articles about Godly Play were published in The King’s Banner throughout the year. Leslie Winesett graciously continues a weekly email newsletter for parents called “Sunday School Scoop” to tell a little bit about Godly Play, announce the next story, the story teller’s name, and upcoming events. She puts this together every week, emails it to each teacher to insert relevant information for the classes, and they email it to the parents of all the children in their classes. A scheduling resource called “Signup genius” makes it easier for teachers to sign up each week and because of that, we have teachers in every room most Sundays. We continue to hold monthly meetings for additional Godly Play training and discussions among the teachers.

The 2014 year ended with the Advent Wreath Workshop and then rehearsals and presentation of “Go Tell it on the Mountain,” a Christmas pageant written and directed by Mark Mummert and Vicki Gorman. Participants in the Wednesday night music classes and Sunday Church School enacted a musical version of the Christmas story using carols from around the world to tell the story of the nativity. Children from the smallest angel to the 6th grade Magi sang, danced and enacted the story, while the youth group sold hot chocolate and waffles to the waiting crowd. The story was continued through the Epiphany Eve service with the presence of the Magi, who led the processional and served as acolytes at the Epiphany Service.

We are blessed by our volunteers, who year after year create a welcoming and safe environment for coming close to God. We are especially blessed by our children and are thankful for them every week. We cordially extend an invitation to all children and adults to observe a class or join our teaching team.

Godly Play® Outreach Marie Monroe

Our congregation is active in the Godly Play Houston-Gulf Coast Network which meets monthly in our building. In the Spring, the Network sponsored a Commuter Core Godly Play Training at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church;

in this model, there is one day of training in three consecutive months. Pr. Liebster served as one of the trainers for this training and teachers from Christ the King helped with registration and food preparation. During the summer the Network once again hosted three “Summer Evenings with Godly Play” to provide a venue for informal discussion and training of local teachers. These took place in three churches in different areas of Houston and included presentation of a story and discussion over wine and snacks. Several of our teachers led and/or attended these very enjoyable events, where we were able to get to know many other area Godly Play teachers.

On August 20-21 the Network provided a Godly Play Core Training at St. John’s Presbyterian Church where Pastor Liebster was the trainer for a group mostly from a local non-profit pre-school who use Godly Play as their Chapel, and several Godly Play teachers from Christ the King Church helped with meals and registration. In November the Network held a workshop on “The Mechanics of Godly Play” at Zion Lutheran with a two-track model, one for beginners and the other for advanced teachers. This took place on a Saturday morning and ended with lunch for all attendees where teachers could continue their networking.

We are grateful that Pastor Liebster has completed her training to become a Trainer with the Godly Play® Foundation and she also serves on the board of the Foundation.


Wednesday Night Alive! KarinLiebster,PastorforFaithFormation

The mid week program Wednesday Night Alive! is into its 12th year since inception in 2003. It started through the initiative of young parents under the leadership of Pastor Beth Warpmaeker and program coordinator Alicia Goodrow. A national Child in Our

Hands conference held at Christ the King Church, and the first Godly Play Core Training in 2003 supported and trained ministry staff and lay leaders to launch the mid week program and Godly Play which are now crucial building blocks of our congregational life. The Wednesday Night Alive! year is comprised of two semesters of 12-14 weeks each. Besides music for all ages and levels we teach confirmation class, offer one or two adult study classes, and lectio divina. Dinner with table fellowship and the newly introduced Evening Vespers ground Wednesday nights in the real presence of Christ strengthening us for our lives and witness to the world.

The majority of participants are members and friends of the congregation. The music classes for the youngest children attract a number of families from outside the church. Leadership for WNA is provided by a combined group of volunteers and ministry staff.

Offerings for all generations include: Infants (0-1 yr.): Infant Music Explorers with parentsToddlers (2-3 yrs.): Jr. Music Explorers with parentsPreschool: Music Explorers with parentsKindergarten – Grade 2: Junior Choristers; World ExplorersGrades 3-6: Choristers; Kids Club (grades 4-6); World ExplorersGrade 7-12: Confirmation Class, Lectio Divina (older youth)Adults: Sharing dinner, Writing Life Stories, Bible Study, Christian Theology, Lectio Divina, Choir, Chorus, Brass Choir, Greeters, Servers, Kitchen Helpers. The courtyard and playground are open for fellowship and play.

Thank you to all leaders, teachers, greeters, cooks, sous-chefs, servers, custodians and the many parents who make Wednesday Night Alive! run smoothly and make it a time and place when the body of Christ is experienced in the midst of the radical normal of life.

Nursery – Young Parents KarinLiebster,PastorforFaithFormation

Christ the King Church’s nursery offers care to children ages 0 – 4 for Sunday morning worship services, special events, and other times as needed. Two paid nursery attendants are the backbone of this ministry, supported by volunteers from the congregation throughout the year. Thank you to all volunteers, to Chris Smith and Beverly Davis who have scheduled and followed up with the volunteers, and to Ayde Callejas and Regina Nava!Greg and Akiko LoTurco served as nursery coordinators and assisted with special events such as our Pumpkin Carving in October. Thank you!

Our annual tag sale raised $1912 in May. Thanks as always for the support of the congregation through donations of items and volunteer time. We especially appreciate Kris Solberg, Lisa Mallon and Mickie Turner for coordinating this effort.

The hard work of many years together with donations from the Sahualla family, the Karohl family with the Andrews Foundation, the Breitbeil family and the Morin family have made the new playground possible. It was dedicated January 18, 2015.

Houston Lutheran Campus Ministry Brad Fuerst, Campus Pastor

Houston Lutheran Campus Ministry (HLCM), a partnership of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod and Christ the King Lutheran Church, makes known God’s message of grace under the guidance of Pr. Brad Fuerst. HLCM

serves the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Houston, Rice University, and the institutions of the Texas Medical Center.

HLCM’s mission is to welcome, support, and encourage students, faculty, and staff as they seek to be formed by the faith of Christ, discern God’s call in their lives, and wrestle with the questions of life.

Some campus ministry highlights from the past year include:• In an effort to deepen the relationship between

HLCM and Houston-area congregations, student leaders have been sent out to preach twice since last year’s annual meeting.

• Seven college students both from Rice and


the University of Houston have been exposed to the discipline of exegesis and the process of sermon writing.

• Ten Houston-area congregations have heard the Good News proclaimed by our HLCM students.

• The homeless of Detroit were served by HLCM students both from UH and Rice through alternative spring break trips. Our students witnessed to the Good News of Christ through a variety of activities directed by Cass Community Social Service. In the process, our students had the powerful experience of coming alongside the lives of Detroit’s hungry and homeless people.

• At this past Easter Vigil, Nadinna Simonette - one of our student preachers - was baptized by Pr. Fuerst and Pr. Gruen at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

• HLCM’s outreach to U of H has deepened by two new weekly practices:

• Every Monday in the University Center, HLCM students set up a table with a “question of the week” posed on a large piece of butcher paper. Students, faculty, and staff write down their responses to these timely and thought provoking questions. Our students listen.

• Pr. Fuerst keeps outdoor office hours every Thursday from 1-3:00 p.m. in the University of Houston’s free speech zone. With a sign, “Let’s talk About Anything,” students and some faculty really have talked about anything.

• Tailgating at both U of H and Rice homecomings this past Fall have encouraged affinity for and support of HLCM among our Lutheran alumni.

• Three congregations in the Houston-area have added HLCM to their budgets within the past year. One supporting congregation has increased their giving to HLCM.

• “Soup’s on Saturdays” is now happening every Saturday at 5:17 p.m. at Christ the King to serve students at Rice; the residential college serveries at Rice are closed on Saturday evenings.

Thank you, Christ the King Lutheran Church, for your ongoing support of this vital campus ministry. Students who come to Christ the King Lutheran Church to worship continue to feel welcomed, and they appreciate every gesture of support you provide.

Christ the King Church has a strong and growing ministry offered to young adults. Pub(lic) Theology continues to happen every second Sunday of the month. Every fourth Sunday of the month, young adults take turns hosting “Food for Thought” in their homes. This communal meal is a time young adults can share in fellowship, strengthen

relationships, and talk about lingering questions or thoughts they have in response to their worship with and among this congregation.

This ministry highlight is one shared between Christ the King Church and Houston Lutheran Campus Ministry.

HLCM Board Members:Members of Christ the King Lutheran Church: Cindi Scruggs (Treasurer)John and Anne WalkerHenry TrahanPr. Brad Fuerst (ex officio)Pr. Robert Moore (ex officio)

From other Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synodcongregations:Dr. Allen Warner, (chair) St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Sugar LandDr. Holly Hutchins, St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Sugar LandCody Miller (UH student)Jon Capo (Rice student)Bishop Mike Rinehart (ex officio)

Christ the King Lutheran Church Foundation David A. Karohl, President

The Officers and Board of Directors for the Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation for 2014 were as follows:

President: David Karohl (Director Position D – 2017)Treasurer: Robert Stone (Director Position B – 2019)Secretary: Bryce Linsenmayer (Director Position E – 2018)Vice President: Malcolm Waddell (Director Position A – 2016)Vice President: Russell Post (Director Position C – 2015)

The Board met one time during the year for the purpose of conducting Foundation business. The Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation administers two separate funds: (1) for the long-term benefit of the Church and its various programs and ministries and (2) for the J.S. Bach Society.

The Foundation’s funds are invested in a short-term no-load bond fund, a no-load total bond fund, and a money market fund managed by Fidelity Investments and the Vanguard Group. In addition, assets are invested in four equity mutual funds managed by Fidelity and T. Rowe


Price. The Board’s goal for the equity portion of the assets is long-term capital growth.

Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation is a non-profit corporation certified by the State of Texas March 30, 1988. As a nonprofit corporation the Foundation operates under Articles of Incorporation of the Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation. The Bylaws of the Foundation authorize the Board of Directors to make regular grants and special grants to the Congregation from the income of the General Endowment Fund only in accordance with its procedures. Such grants shall be made solely in support of the life and work of the Congregation. In keeping with a 2008 resolution concerning Grants, the Board of Directors approves Grants based upon the total value of the portfolio, with a guideline of 3.5% annually.

The Board of Directors encourages each member of Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church to consider the Foundation in your family estate planning. Your gifts will contribute to the support of the life and continued good works of this congregation. One hundred percent (100%) of the Board agreed to support the Foundation financially in 2014.

The Board solicited grant proposals from members of the congregation and recommended grant requests to the congregation council for its consideration and recommendation to the congregation. The congregation, during the Annual Meeting Part II, February 2015, will consider approval of grants.

The board accepted a proposal from the Christ the King Congregation Council, dated January 15, 2015, to receive and manage an Endowed Ministry Fund.

Grants recommended to the congregation council for congregation approval by the Christ the King Foundation for the year 2015 are as follows:Lutheran Campus Ministry

Student Dinners before Taizé ............................ $ 5,400Door Card Readers for Christ the King .................. $ 8,000Community Nursing Symposium ......................... $ 2,000ELCA Worship Jubilee, Association of

Lutheran Church Musicians Events .................. $ 3,000 Hospitality Food Ministry – Sunday Lunch .......... $ 2,200 New Wireless Network for Christ the King .......... $ 8,000 International Pastoral Internship Program

(1,000 in 2015, 2 months, 5,000 in 2016, and 4,000 10 months, 2017) ............................ $ 1,000

Support of the Zion Retreat Center in Galveston, TX (3nd of 5 annual payments) ............................. $ 6,000Bach Society ........................................................... $ 500Lutheran Port Ministry in Houston ......................... $ 180 $ 36,280

The market value of the investment funds as of year-end 2014 was:

General EndowmentBond Mutual Funds and cash ........................... $ 447,707Equity Mutual Funds ........................................ $ 407,696Total Market Value $ 855,403

Less:Port Ministries dedicated ...................................$ (5,053)U Chicago Seminary Internship program, year 1* .....$ (0)Zion Retreat Center year 1, 2............................($ 12,000)Net Market Value $838,350

*The board was informed that the approved grant will not be requested.

Grants paid for the year ending December 31, 2014 included:

New Phone System for Christ the King .............. $ 13,000Walking the Mourner’s Path start-up ..................... $ 750Creation Care Team requests .............................. $ 1,250

(bike rack, composter, children’s dishware)Support of the Zion Retreat Center

in Galveston, TX ................................................ $ 6,000(2nd of 5 annual payments. Committed, but not yet paid – held in reserve until funds are requested.)

Bach Society ........................................................... $ 500Lutheran Port Ministry in Houston ......................... $ 120 $ 21,620

Bach Society Douglas D. Koch, M. D., President and Rick Erickson, Director

Douglas D. Koch, M. D., President

Bach Board 2013-2014Group A (March 1, 2013-February 28, 2016)

Lynn Rosas, Kathy Segner, Matthew Thompson, Stephen Martin

Group B (March 1, 2012-February, 2014)Kathy Collins, Kleta Gerhart, Gail Glass

Group C (March 1, 2011-February 28, 2015)Douglas Koch, Rodney C. Koenig, Robert Moore, Leonard Teich, Ian Butler

The calendar year 2014 spanned the second half of the 2013-2014 season and the first half of the 2014-2015 season.

OrganizationThis past calendar year was a time of important transition for the Bach Society. In August, Mr. Richard Erickson became Director of the Bach Society. Mr. Erickson came


to Houston with a remarkable record of success directing the Bach Vespers program at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New York City. The Board regarded this as a remarkable step forward in terms of our artistic and organizational leadership. Ms. Laurie Hewett was retained as operations director, and we continue to receive excellent support from our graphic designer Lisa Krueger, photographer Kevin McGowan, and web designer Michael Rog.

Artistic AchievementsThe major performance of the spring session was the Bach B Minor Mass, which was presented on February 16, 2014 at Zilkha Hall at the Hobby Center as the closing performance of the Houston Early Music Festival. Directed by Peter Kopp to a near-capacity audience, this represented a tremendous artistic and organizational accomplishment for our organization. Performances in the spring included Bach Vespers on January 19 and March 2, recitals on New Year’s Day and February 9, and an Abendmusik performance of Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu nostri on April 13 and 18, 2014. The fall season had many highlights. It opened with an organ recital by Rick Erickson as the first performance of Leipzig Week. Mr. Erickson modified the organ recital format into Organ and Voice, which consisted of organ performance, hymns, a men’s chant consort, and a brief liturgy.

The second Organ and Voice was performed by John Scott on October 26. On November 16, Barrett Sills, Rick Erickson, and Sigurd Ogaard performed in a chamber music concert. The fall season ended with a spectacular performance of JS Bach’s and CPE Bach’s Magnificat, performed by the Bach Choir and Orchestra. This performance was dedicated to Dr. Albert LeDoux in recognition of his ten-plus years of remarkable contributions to Bach Society Houston.

The pre-concert lecture series was expanded to include lectures before each Organ & Voice concert as well as Bach Vespers and Abendmusik programs. The lectures were extremely popular and featured presentations by Mr. Erickson, Yvonne Kendall, and CPE Bach expert, Mark Knoll.

FinancesThe 2013-2014 ended with small surplus of $6332.42 on total expenses of $365,830.40. The proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year is $314,054.00.

AcknowledgementsBach Society Houston treasures its strong relationship with Christ the King Lutheran Church, which serves as its physical, spiritual, and administrative home. We

deeply appreciate the strong support given by so many members of the church, both financially and in terms of their participation of in activities. Church members also comprise a critical portion of our audience.

The Bach Board expresses its tremendous appreciation to the many volunteers who have done so much to enrich the experience of the performances. We are also deeply grateful to the church staff, who provide extraordinary ongoing help.

I would like to especially recognize Drs. Yung-Hsiang (Sean) Wang and Sigurd Øgaard, who performed magnificently in taking on interim positions during this time of transition. The Board also extends special thanks to our incredibly devoted treasurer, Kleta Gerhart, and Senior Pastor Moore for his extraordinary support. Finally, I personally would like to thank the Bach Board, who contributes so much to the Society.


Rick Erickson, Director

Our Bach Society is such a gift of our tradition, and I’m honored to be the new Director. A deeply dedicated Board, our indefatigable Doug Koch, and the support of many friends makes this ministry possible, and it is

exciting to plan and dream of the possibilities ahead. What a debt of gratitude I (and we all) owe to my predecessors, and to Sean Wang and Sigurd Øgaard, who led so well during the year interim. Happily, Sigurd continues to serve, and joins our outstanding Bach Choir for the offerings we share with our community.

Also this season, while continuing collaboration with Mercury, we’ve also established our new resident instrumental ensemble for three events. This spring, we’ll begin a pilot “Bach in Schools” project, bringing artists into schools to share the wonder of Bach! And, we’re holding our first-ever Marathon on Bach’s birthday, March 21, with proceeds going to support the Houston Food Bank.

We’re so fortunate to have Laurie Hewett serving as our Operations Manager, and for Lisa, Kevin, Yvonne, and Michael, whose areas of expertise make things run smoothly. Of course, we’re all so grateful for our wonderful community of artists whose gifts bring us such joy! – and for the community of generous donors and attendees that regularly support this living tradition.

I am grateful and honored also to now serve with Robert, Karin, Brad, Mark, Beverley, Ben and all our staff as we seek to serve our community and world. And I’m looking forward to the time ahead, and to see where God shall guide us.

Melanchthon Institute RobertG.Moore,PresidentandExecutiveDirector

Board of Directors for 2014Group A (to February 28, 2015)1. John Boles2. Federico Salas-Isnardi3. Pastor Karin Liebster4. John Williams

Group B (to February 29, 2016)1. Pastor Robert Moore2. David Hollrah3. Terri Bourne

Group C (to February 28, 2017)1. Alicia Goodrow2. Matthias Henze3. Bryce Linsenmayer4. Timothy Wengert5. Lucky Sahualla

The Melanchthon Institute has re-emerged with a new purpose to serve the community-at-large, the Lutheran community, and the congregation of Christ the King Lutheran Church. As the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation approaches, the educational work of the Institute will be to prepare for this significant event. To that end we invited Reformation scholar Timothy Wengert, Professor Emeritus at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia to teach three events

March 14-16 The Freedom of the ChristianMay 22-26 Understanding Luther’s 95 ThesesSeptember 11-15 Reading the Bible with Martin Luther

The September Lectures were presented in memory of Patty Stone.

Under the guidance of Alicia Goodrow and Matthias Henze a new website is being constructed for the Melanchthon Institute complete with new logo.

Plans for 2015 include lectures by Reformation scholar Hans J. Hillerbrand, professor emeritus at Duke University. Professor Volker Leppin, Tübingen, Germany will deliver the Patty Stone Memorial Lectures on the Reformation in September.


2015 Missional Emphases

ELCA Mission StatementMarked with the cross of Christ forever, we are claimed, gathered, and sent for the sake of the world.

Christ the King Lutheran Church Missional EmphasesAs the Village Church with a Global Mission, Christ the King Lutheran Church in 2015 will focus on the following as we continue to grow in fulfillment of the work God has called us to within God’s mission.

We will implement the capital campaign, “Build Us Up, Send Us Forth” as developed by the team and approved by the congregation in 2014.

We will continue to expand the Catechumenate, a process of faith formation and spiritual growth, for members and non-members, by providing inquiry gatherings, small group bible study (lectiodivina),baptism or baptismal renewal, and an exploration of baptismal living.

We will conduct the first year of a three year focus on stewardship as guided by our consultant, Gronlund, Sayther & Brunkow. Gronlund ▪ Sayther ▪ Brunkow.

ELCA Mission Statement

Marked with the cross of Christ forever, we are claimed, gathered, and sent for the sake of the world.

Christ the King Lutheran Church Missional Emphases

As the Village Church with a Global Mission, Christ the King Lutheran Church in 2015 will focus on the following

as we continue to grow in fulfillment of the work God has called us to within God’s mission.

We will implement the capital campaign, “Build Us Up, Send Us Forth”

as developed by the team and approved by the congregation in 2014.

We will continue to expand the Catechumenate, a process of faith formation and spiritual growth,

for members and non-members, by providing inquiry gatherings, small group bible study (lectiodivina),baptism or baptismal renewal, and an exploration of baptismal living.

We will conduct the first year of a three year focus on stewardship

as guided by our consultant,Gronlund ▪ Sayther ▪ Brunkow.


President’s Report Carolyn Phillips, President

It has been a busy year for the Congregation Council, the Commissions/Committees and the church members. We added new staff; first the Bach Society and Christ the King pooled resources and selected

Rick Erickson. Then we had a team led by Donna Olson-Salas that recommended the hiring of Ben Remmert. Both are Associates in Ministry adding to staffs’ professional skills. The choir is singing up a storm and growing, and the youth are doing more including raising money for outreach. The chorus under Mark Mummert is also growing and expanding their repertoire. We also thank Mark for the extra duty he performed keeping both the choir and the chorus going for many months until the new director arrived. Under the leadership of Denise Engle we held our first Catechumenate series for inquirers and members leading to baptismal living. Some things went very well; others need change. Attendees gave us positive feedback. Led by Richard Harper we spent time with the Merriman Holt architectural firm to determine the right solutions for our nave structural issues which turned out to be a very complex task. We appointed a member committee and began to explore the potential for a columbarium & paradise garden. We listened to the Altar Guild regarding issues in the sacristy and I could go on…..a new parking lot, etc. All these items came up in th e lon g range planning process. Russell and Stephanie Post took on the task of managing our capital campaign to raise sufficient funds for the physical repairs and for a goo d chunk of debt reduction so that we can free up funds for ministry and member services. Thanks to our stewardship effort led by Russell Post and the Finance & Stewardship Committee we ended 2014 in the black. Christ the King has lost some valued long time members in Fran Moncure, Joyce Meisner and Karin Getty but all three remembered us with significant general bequests. The Council plans to use this wonderful resource to provide ongoing ministry funds to key areas like health and campus ministry. We plan to work with the CTK Foundation to accomplish our plans once all the funds arrive.

Our long standing church relations with Lutheran folks in the Central African Republic (CAR) and Peru proved a bit harder this year as we were unable to put together a trip to Peru, and of course there were the issues with the violence and chaos in the CAR but we continued our communications and financial support. Our “young adult” group, Pub(lic) Theology, is meeting regularly with a good core group that is enjoying the get togethers. We have continued to expand the use of our building including a number of schools that teach languages to children. This has brought in good income but has also put some stress on our building. We are learning how to manage this process with some bumps along the way. We are working with Noelle Jung, our administrator, to find the most effective solutions. These activities in our building are a way for us to provide a service to the community. We also share with community and music groups. Noelle has saved funds by better control (and sometimes remote control) of HVAC and lighting the when building is not used. We are experimenting with a small compost bin. She was able to obtain quality used furniture for staff at no cost. For those of you who contributed to the annual bonus pool for staff I thank you for your generosity. The bonus is divided based on hours not salary. The staff was very appreciative. 2015 will be a challenge as we embark on the capital campaign and then adjust to living with disruption on our building use. But knowing Christ the King members we will deal with disruptions and get out the food and wine and have special events. Many, many thanks to all the Council members that worked with us in 2014. Each has areas of responsibility and did great jobs for the congregation. Particularrecognition goes to Ju lie G iam (Service & Care), Bill Pelham (Witness & Ass imila tion) and Robert Hoover (Building & Grounds) who h ave completed their terms on Council.

Looking forward to a great 2015!


2014 Statement of Receipts John Labuda, Treasurer

2014 Statement of ReceiptsJohn Labuda, Treasurer

PROGRAM INCOMEENVELOPESMembers Pledged Giving 584,970 Members Unpledged Giving 443,711 Additional Giving Needed 51,031 New Member Giving 14,325 Non-member Giving 32,629 Total Envelopes $ 1,126,666

Special Envelopes 656 Loose Offering 17,756 Other (4,289) Building Use 149,829 Interest 755 2342 Rice Utility Reimbursement 3,600 Bach Society 20,000 TOTAL PROGRAM INCOME $ 1,314,973 Less Transfer from Bach Society (20,000) NET PROGRAM INCOME $ 1,294,973

Melanchthon InstituteUndesignated Contributions 200 Designated Insurance Premiums 480 Interest Income 658 Designated Guest Quarters 5,000 Expense Reimbursement Guest 1,800

TOTAL INCOME MELANCHTHON INSTITUTE $ 8,138

Bach SocietyMember Contributions 143,515 Non-Member Contributions 87,112 Ticket Sales 16,654 Grants-Private 36,000 Grants-HAA 21,883 Desinated Forum Thomanum 49,563 St. Thomas Boys CHoir of Leipzig 22,390 Total Bach Society Income $ 377,118

Campus MinistryGeneral Ministry Receipts 4,833 General - Synod/Desiginated Gifts 14,333 General MEF -Mission Endowment 14,500 General Ministry - Not tax ded 1,698 General Ministry-Churches 14,829 General Ministry-Individuals 55,591 General Ministry - CTK 9,667 Campus Ministry $ 115,451

Designated Funds $ $1,218,610

Williams Estate $ 136

St. Thomas Boy ChoirHouston Arts Alliance 10,000 Total St. Thomas Boy Choir $ 10,000

- TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 3,024,426


Report of Designated Funds

1. 001 Christ The King 1

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Balance1 0 230001 World Hunger $3,995.00 $23,929.14 $27,764.14 $160.001 0 230002 HRDF Appeal $45.00 $6,326.99 $6,331.99 $40.001 0 230003 Altar Guild $3,201.15 $7,681.55 $7,674.51 $3,208.191 0 230004 Pastors Discretionary Fund $5,749.67 $35,992.31 $38,210.52 $3,531.461 0 230006 Luther League Fund ($12,383.24) $26,181.60 $547.80 $13,250.561 0 230007 Memorial Gifts $20,549.53 $693,159.98 $55,586.65 $658,122.861 0 230008 Children's Ministry $13,033.93 $3,061.87 $275.03 $15,820.771 0 230009 Wash Sales $5,020.71 $167,823.39 $162,458.51 $10,385.591 0 230010 Organ Fund $1,234.90 $0.00 $0.00 $1,234.901 0 230012 Festival Prior Year $0.00 $90.00 $90.00 $0.001 0 230013 Festival Current Year $0.00 $28,120.25 $28,120.25 $0.001 0 230015 LSSS $0.00 $2,362.00 $2,362.00 $0.001 0 230016 Youth Travel Fund ($2,849.07) $2,849.07 $0.00 $0.001 0 230017 Meals on Wheels $70.00 $3,906.72 $3,946.72 $30.001 0 230018 Guest Musicians/Orchestra ($1,339.18) $3,079.18 $1,740.00 $0.001 0 230021 Missionary Sponsorship $0.00 $1,748.93 $1,748.93 $0.001 0 230022 Malaria $0.00 $2,110.00 $2,110.00 $0.001 0 230025 Montrose Grace Place $0.00 $589.00 $589.00 $0.001 0 230035 Disaster Fund $1.00 $2,039.00 $1,990.00 $50.001 0 230039 Piecemakers $90.00 $300.00 $0.00 $390.001 0 230041 Seminary Internship $15,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $5,000.001 0 230042 Sunday Cafe $86.32 $2,733.52 $2,769.62 $50.221 0 230043 GreenFaith Certification $120.00 $250.00 $0.00 $370.001 0 230044 CTK Foundation $2,100.00 $4,500.00 $6,100.00 $500.001 0 230046 Mission Offerings $1,098.49 $23,304.91 $24,403.46 ($0.06)1 0 230048 Melanchthon Guest House $9,250.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 $4,250.001 0 230053 Furniture & Fixtures New Building $15,380.00 $407.97 $18,984.97 ($3,197.00)1 0 230055 Capital Campaign Phase II $0.00 $30,028.00 $66,706.00 ($36,678.00)1 0 230057 Kitchen Ministry $5,575.07 $4,956.05 $5,268.94 $5,262.181 0 230058 Wednesday Night Alive Registration $797.13 $3,275.00 $2,860.00 $1,212.131 0 230063 Portative Organ $113.35 $0.00 $113.35 $0.001 0 230064 Book Cart $258.51 $1,420.00 $1,523.00 $155.511 0 230068 Prayer Shawl Ministry $1,368.73 $689.00 $614.50 $1,443.231 0 230069 Parish Hall Concerts $142.32 $3,409.09 $3,551.41 $0.001 0 230070 Employee Loan ($1,135.00) $1,800.00 $665.00 $0.001 0 230071 Central African Republic Village Education Project $0.00 $2,903.42 $2,903.42 $0.001 0 230072 Harpsichord ($911.79) $756.44 $0.00 ($155.35)1 0 230075 New Hymnals $100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100.001 0 230077 Nave Improvements $0.00 $525.00 $525.00 $0.001 0 230081 Luther League Furniture $228.62 $0.00 $0.00 $228.621 0 230082 Foundation Grants $0.00 $15,620.00 $15,620.00 $0.001 0 230085 Godly Play Network $828.31 $244.38 $525.45 $547.241 0 230086 Children's Music Ministry $7,750.03 $0.00 $0.00 $7,750.031 0 230088 Sign for Christ the King ($6,421.17) $6,421.17 $0.00 $0.001 0 230089 Feed the Homeless $1,781.58 $2,304.00 $1,884.44 $2,201.141 0 230090 Courtyard $1,024.42 $0.00 $0.00 $1,024.421 0 230092 Godly Play CTK ($165.23) $246.92 $81.69 $0.001 0 230093 Fair Trade Coffee $1,398.06 $441.85 $330.00 $1,509.911 0 230094 CCSC $0.00 $1,050.00 $1,050.00 $0.001 0 230095 Patty Stone Memorial $26.26 $1,000.00 $775.00 $251.261 0 230096 Bachfest Travel 2013 $659.17 $57,282.00 $57,877.67 $63.501 0 230097 Catechumenate ($634.91) $634.91 $0.00 $0.001 0 230101 Property Transaction Expenses $23,914.88 $0.00 $11,061.97 $12,852.911 0 230102 Children's Playground $8,000.00 $0.00 $100.00 $7,900.001 0 230103 Community of Hope $597.68 $7,815.15 $6,898.42 $1,514.411 0 230105 Health Ministry $0.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.001 0 230106 Houston Early Music Festival 2015 $0.00 $10,000.00 $4,705.00 $5,295.001 0 230107 Capital Campaign 2015 Contributions $0.00 $30,126.00 $0.00 $30,126.00


2014 Revenue Projection John Labuda, Treasurer

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Christ the King Lutheran Church Actual Actual Actual Actual ActualRevenue Projection for 2014 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Part 1 Income SummaryEst. Giving Envelopes Pledged 661,312 651,766 600,133 556,270 584,970 Estimate of unpledged giving 345,790 370,917 425,976 443,452 443,711 Sum of member giving 1,007,102 1,022,683 1,026,109 999,722 1,028,681

New member giving 23,781 10,724 9,440 37,425 14,325 Subtotal, member and new member giving 1,030,883 1,033,406 1,035,549 1,037,147 1,043,006

Additional giving needed 58,386 54,311 59,663 39,827 51,031

Total member giving 1,089,269 1,087,718 1,095,212 1,076,974 1,094,037

Non-member giving 49,650 50,461 33,291 42,053 32,629 Special Envelopes 784 749 1,086 240 656 Loose Offering 17,430 16,870 19,597 24,161 17,756 Other* 7,753 3,993 7,238 4,874 (3,534) Building Use 34,665 34,250 40,675 103,390 149,829 Income from Bach Society 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 2342 Rice utility reimbursement 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 Endowed Ministry Income GrantMember Reserve Fund Interest Forgiven 3,850 Designated Debt Reduction 50,000 Synod Additional Giving 5,000 Total Other revenues 188,882 $133,773 $125,487 198,319 220,936

Total Revenues 1,278,151 $1,221,491 1,220,699 1,275,292 1,314,973

*Includes interest, organist fee and other revenues less credit card fee's on donations (2014 only)


2014 Budget Income and Expense Noelle Jung

2014 Budget 2014 Actual 2015 Proposed

Operating Revenues

Members Pledged Giving 631,000 584,970 606,500 Members Unpledged Giving 428,500 443,711 436,500 Additional Giving Needed 40,689 51,031 57,891 New Member Giving 20,000 14,325 20,000 Non-member Giving 40,000 32,629 36,000 Total Giving 1,160,189 1,126,666 1,156,891

Other IncomeSpecial Envelopes 250 656 250 Loose Offering 24,000 17,756 24,000 Other Income - (4,289) (4,500) Building Use 80,000 149,829 150,000 Interest - 755 - 2342 Rice Utility Reimb. 3,600 3,600 3,600 Bach Society 20,000 20,000 22,000 Endowment Mission Income 32,000 Total Other Income 127,850 188,307 227,350

Total Program Income 1,288,039 1,314,973 1,384,241

Expense SummaryWorship and Music 116,080 111,949 127,779 Education and Enrichment 8,950 6,378 9,550 Stewardship and Finance 865,089 882,878 915,705 Witness and Assimilation 500 512 500 Service and Car 77,225 76,744 88,400 Mortgage 220,145 234,969 242,307 Total Operating Expenses 1,287,989 1,313,429 1,384,241

Income less Expenses 50 1,544 -


2015 Proposed Budget


2015 Proposed Budget, continued


2014 Congregation CouncilL-R: John Labuda, Treasurer; Lucky Sahualla, Bill Pelham, Gaelyn Lesher, Pastor Robert Moore, Robert Hoover, Carolyn Phillips, President; Julie Giam, Meredith Moore, Vice President; Pastor Karin Liebster, Lee Thweatt, Member at Large; Gail Schubot, Secretary .