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CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH 1505 S. FORD STREET, REDLANDS, CA 92373 (909) 793-5703 ctkredlands.org MESSAGE FROM PASTOR SMITH APRIL 2017 Dearly beloved of Christ the King; The Lord be with you. C ORNERSTONE In the Second World War Germany laid siege on Leningrad, Russia. It was a 900 day assault. Nazis surrounded the city and bombarded the people relentlessly. The city held 2.5 million people. 1.5 million people died during the siege. Hunger decimated the population; starvation was rampant. Defense of the city was valiant but the Russians were out maneuvered and over matched. Leningrad was literally surrounded, encircled by enemy combatants. It was nothing short of prolonged misery; death and need and an overwhelming sense of helplessness gripped the city. And then something marvelous happened. A little known but very talented composer from within the city began to sketch the score for a symphony. He dedicated it to the besieged city of “Leningrad” and those who withstood the assault. Half way through his composition he was evacuated and he finished his work in England. Even though the city was blockaded the finished symphony was flown into Leningrad under cover of night and a team of copyists worked for days to generate sheet music for the players. Members of the city orchestra were given extra rations so that they would have the strength to rehearse and play the music. Replacement musicians were brought in to fill the spots of those who were fighting, or who had been evacuated or who were dead. The will and the effort of the citizens to play this music were extraordinary. On the day of the performance the Russian military threw everything they had at the Germans to ensure an uninterrupted presentation of the music. The city radio station broadcast the symphony live. At the concert, loudspeakers projected the performance throughout the city as well as to German forces. The city fell silent. The Germans also listened with rapt attention; they too thirsted for art in the midst of war’s hell. The symphony was heaven’s tonic for a beleaguered people. It invaded their spirit. It lifted their heart. It moistened their eye. It emboldened their step. It strengthened their arm. The music brought life into their horrible, horrible death. As they listened to that music they looked at each other and they knew – no enemy is too fierce, no struggle is too difficult, and no burden is too heavy. When the Germans heard the music, the “Leningrad Symphony,” they knew that they would never be able to capture that city. Any people who could compose and play such beauty under such distress could never be defeated. Leningrad stood. The people of Leningrad endured, persevered and stood – energized by hope born of music. Christ is our music. In the midst of a fallen and corrupt creation, a world in which disaster and death threatens from every side, we have the music of heaven. The crucified One lives! The risen King is our never ending symphony of strength for those whose weaknesses are all too real. He ventured forth into our besieged city. Under cover of a virgin He came to us in lowliness to endure our misery, to taste our hunger, to be sick with our disease, and to sing. By His life Jesus sang of love and sacrifice and forgiveness and of eternal victory. Christ is arisen and we shall stand. Death has no mastery over Him and it has no mastery over us. We shall stand. “Destroy this temple and I will raise it in three days.” Jesus has done it, just as He said! Death and hell are defeated. In the face of Jesus’ resurrection song the enemy knows he can never defeat Zion; he can never take us captive. Even in this life His resurrected life invades our spirit and we know that no matter what should come our way our present sufferings are not worth comparing to the glory that will be revealed in us. “O fill us Lord with dauntless love; Set heart and will on things above. That we conquer through Your triumph; Grant grace sufficient for life’s day. That by our lives we truly say; ‘Christ has triumphed! He is living!’” Peace be with you, Pastor Smith
Transcript of C ORNERSTONE
CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH 1505 S. FORD STREET, REDLANDS, CA 92373
(909) 793-5703 ctkredlands.org
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR SMITH APRIL 2017
Dearly beloved of Christ the King;
The Lord be with you.
CORNERSTONE
In the Second World War Germany laid siege on
Leningrad, Russia. It was a 900 day assault. Nazis
surrounded the city and bombarded the people
relentlessly. The city held 2.5 million people. 1.5
million people died during the siege. Hunger decimated
the population; starvation was rampant. Defense of the
city was valiant but the Russians were out maneuvered
and over matched. Leningrad was literally surrounded,
encircled by enemy combatants. It was nothing short of
prolonged misery; death and need and an overwhelming
sense of helplessness gripped the city.
And then something marvelous happened. A little
known but very talented composer from within the city
began to sketch the score for a symphony. He dedicated
it to the besieged city of “Leningrad” and those who
withstood the assault. Half way through his composition
he was evacuated and he finished his work in England.
Even though the city was blockaded the finished
symphony was flown into Leningrad under cover of night
and a team of copyists worked for days to generate sheet
music for the players.
Members of the city orchestra were given extra
rations so that they would have the strength to rehearse
and play the music. Replacement musicians were
brought in to fill the spots of those who were fighting, or
who had been evacuated or who were dead. The will and
the effort of the citizens to play this music were
extraordinary.
On the day of the performance the Russian military
threw everything they had at the Germans to ensure an
uninterrupted presentation of the music. The city radio
station broadcast the symphony live. At the concert,
loudspeakers projected the performance throughout the
city as well as to German forces. The city fell silent.
The Germans also listened with rapt attention; they too
thirsted for art in the midst of war’s hell.
The symphony was heaven’s tonic for a beleaguered
people. It invaded their spirit. It lifted their heart. It
moistened their eye. It emboldened their step. It
strengthened their arm. The music brought life into their
horrible, horrible death. As they listened to that music
they looked at each other and they knew – no enemy is
too fierce, no struggle is too difficult, and no burden is
too heavy.
When the Germans heard the music, the “Leningrad
Symphony,” they knew that they would never be able to
capture that city. Any people who could compose and
play such beauty under such distress could never be
defeated. Leningrad stood. The people of Leningrad
endured, persevered and stood – energized by hope born
of music.
Christ is our music. In the midst of a fallen and
corrupt creation, a world in which disaster and death
threatens from every side, we have the music of heaven.
The crucified One lives! The risen King is our never
ending symphony of strength for those whose
weaknesses are all too real. He ventured forth into our
besieged city. Under cover of a virgin He came to us in
lowliness to endure our misery, to taste our hunger, to be
sick with our disease, and to sing. By His life Jesus sang
of love and sacrifice and forgiveness and of eternal
victory.
Christ is arisen and we shall stand. Death has no
mastery over Him and it has no mastery over us. We
shall stand. “Destroy this temple and I will raise it in
three days.” Jesus has done it, just as He said! Death
and hell are defeated. In the face of Jesus’ resurrection
song the enemy knows he can never defeat Zion; he can
never take us captive. Even in this life His resurrected
life invades our spirit and we know that no matter what
should come our way our present sufferings are not worth
comparing to the glory that will be revealed in us. “O fill
us Lord with dauntless love; Set heart and will on things
above. That we conquer through Your triumph; Grant
grace sufficient for life’s day. That by our lives we truly
say; ‘Christ has triumphed! He is living!’”
Peace be with you,
Pastor Smith
CTK Cornerstone 2 April 2017
LENTEN SCHEDULE 2017LENTEN SCHEDULE 2017
*APRIL 5TH Daniel confesses Israel’s treachery against
God and prays for God’s mercy
PRAYERS OF REPENTANCE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT VESPERS
WEDNESDAYS AT 7PM EVENTS OF HOLY WEEK
HOLY THURSDAY
APRIL 13TH AT 7:00PM
Divine Service
Order of Tenebrae
Stripping of the Altar
The New & Better Passover
GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 14TH AT 7:00PM
Divine Service
Stations of the Cross
EVENTS OF EASTER HOLY SATURDAY
APRIL 15TH AT 7:00PM
THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER
The Service of Light
The Service of Readings
Holy Communion
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 16TH
THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD 6:30AM - Sunrise Service
7:30AM - Easter Breakfast
9:00am - Festival Service of the
Resurrection of our Lord
*WEDNESDAYS DURING LENT SOUP/SALAD SUPPERS Preceding the Lenten Vesper Services will be a soup/salad dinner @ 6:00PM. Please come and
join us for food and fellowship. Please sign-up in the church overflow.
SAVE THE DATE!
Teachings for Life A Catechism Convocation for the People
Sanctification Saturday April 22, 2017
9:00am - 3:30pm
(Lunch will be provided)
Hosted by
Concordia University, Irvine
SIGN-UP in the CHURCH OVERFLOW to ATTEND and to VANPOOL
CTK Cornerstone 3 April 2017
Living out vocation under the cross
Wyoming Supreme Court censures local judge for her
faith-based marriage view but allows her to remain
municipal court judge
We are in legal Never Never Land — uncharted territory
within a society and a legal system increasingly averse to
Christians living faithfully in their vocations. Pastor John
Hill, president of the LCMS Wyoming District, filled me in
yesterday. The decision of the Wyoming Supreme Court on
the case of Wyoming Judge Ruth Neely has landed. By a 3-2
majority, they ruled Judge Neely — a faithful member of an
LCMS congregation — is guilty of 3 of 4 ethics violations
filed by the Wyoming Commission on Judicial Conduct and
Ethics. Here’s part of the ruling:
“We decline to remove Judge Neely from her position as
a municipal court judge; such a punishment would
‘unnecessarily circumscribe protected expression,’ and
we are mindful of our goal to narrowly tailor the
remedy;” and “We conclude that Judge Ruth Neely shall
receive a public censure; Judge Neely shall either
perform no marriage ceremonies or she shall perform
marriage ceremonies regardless of the couple’s sexual
orientation.”
It will be up to the circuit court judge to decide if she shall
continue as a circuit court magistrate. Both the seriousness
and the ridiculousness of this ruling are amply demonstrated
by three paragraphs from the minority decision of two
Wyoming Supreme Court justices:
[109] A reasonable person with knowledge of all the facts
would know that Judge Neely was never asked to perform
a same sex marriage, and had never refused such a
request. He or she would know that all who work with
her have expressed unreserved confidence that she will be
absolutely fair and impartial to all litigants, whatever
their sexual preference. Such a reasonable person would
know that Wyoming law does not require Judge Neely to
perform any marriage. He or she would know that the law
prohibits judges and other public officials in Wyoming
from denying marriage to same sex couples, and no same
sex couple has been denied marriage by or because of
Judge Neely’s statements. Further, a reasonable person
would know that there is no indication that any same sex
couple is likely to be denied or delayed in obtaining a
civil marriage because of Judge Neely’s statements or
religious beliefs. A reasonable person would know that if
asked to perform such a marriage, Judge Neely would
assist in finding an appropriate officiant, and that there is
no shortage of such officiants. A reasonable person,
apprised of these facts, could not conclude that Judge
Neely’s statements gave the appearance of impropriety
nor that they eroded public confidence in the impartiality
of the judiciary. To the contrary, a reasonable mind
would conclude, as Ms. Anderson did, “it would be
obscene and offensive to discipline Judge Neely for her
statement ... about her religious beliefs regarding
marriage.”
[161] In our pluralistic society, the law should not be
used to coerce ideological conformity. Rather, on deeply
contested moral issues, the law should “create a society in
which both sides can live their own values.” Douglas
Laycock, Religious Liberty and the Culture Wars, 2014 ...
That is precisely how Wyoming has approached the
matter since its founding.
[163] There is no cause for discipline in this case, nor for
concern if Judge Neely is not disciplined or precluded
from performing marriages. Same sex couples have full
access to marriage, all persons before the courts can be
certain of an unbiased and impartial judiciary, and
religious individuals can remain in public office even if
they hold a traditional religious view of marriage. Judicial
positions are filled without either side insisting on a
religious test for who may serve. There is room enough in
Wyoming for both sides to live according to their
respective views of sex, marriage and religion.
District President Hill writes, “Our thanks to you and the
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod for the encouragement,
prayers and support offered on behalf of Judge Neely and her
family, her pastor Kevin Rose and her congregation in
Pinedale.”
Our thanks to YOU, District President Hill, Pastor Rose and
all the great folks in Wyoming and beyond who stand with
us, the First Amendment and the truth of God in Holy
Scripture. Thank you, Judge Neely, for the civil and Christian
conviction to stand in the face of tyranny.
Pastor Matthew C. Harrison
President
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Resources
For LCMS Free to be Faithful resources and news,
visit lcms.org/socialissues/freetobefaithful.
Worldwide KFUO host Kip Allen moderates “Free to be
Faithful” discussions on the third Wednesday of each
month. Previously broadcast interviews also are available
at kfuoam.org/category/free-to-be-faithful.
The LCMS has participated in amicus briefs for important
cases pertaining to religious liberty. To read these briefs, visit lcms.org/board/amicusbriefs.
LCMS President Harrison comments after ruling
in Judge Neely case March 10, 1017 in OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, PRESSROOM
CTK Cornerstone 4 April 2017
Pastor Smith,
Thank you so very much for baptizing Jace. It was a very special moment for us and he will be so proud later in life when we can explain to him and tell him about his special day. Thanks again for being so supportive and for starting a new journey for our children as they learn the ways to follow the path of the lord. Here is a memory for you for that special day!
God Bless, The Coco Family
Happy birthday art!
Our CTK
Confirmation
students and
their parents
clean up our
“Adopt a
Street” on
Ford Street
near I10
freeway
CTK Cornerstone 5 April 2017
Christ the King – February 2017 Mission Support We at Christ the King support numerous missions locally and around the world.
FEB 2017 Total
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
400.00 GENERAL OFFERINGS $19,415.46 $44,184.56
420.00 OTHER OPERATING INCOME $5,457.00 $7,612.00
430.00 INTEREST INCOME $94.40 $244.73
440.00 FUNDRAISING INCOME $0.00 $0.00
Total Income $24,966.86 $52,041.29
Expense
500.00 ACTIVITIES $1,754.74 $1,796.74
520.00 ADMINISTRATION $2,730.00 $3,644.31
525.00 BANK FEES $10.15 $12.75
530.00 MAINTENANCE $1,833.61 $2,436.79
540.00 MISSIONS $1,600.00 $3,200.00
550.00 SALARIES AND WAGES $11,846.35 $23,440.97
560.00 PAYROLL EXPENSES/BENEFITS $3,384.80 $6,959.84
570.00 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT $258.92 $517.84
580.00 WORSHIP $342.05 $758.54
Total Expense $23,760.62 $42,767.78
Net Ordinary Income $1,206.24 $9,273.51
New Income $1,206.24 $9,273.51
CTK FEBRUARY 2017 TREASURE’S REPORT
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church $350.00
Concordia Theological Seminary $200.00
Lutherans for Life $200.00
Pregnancy & Family Resource Center $100.00
Tian Shan Mission Society $200.00
Youth Hope Foundation of Redlands $200.00
LCMS World Mission $250.00
Hinkle Pregnancy & Family Resouce Center $100.00
Seminary Support - Justin Woodside $1,000.00
Total Cash Contributions $2,600.00
NOTE FROM THE TRUSTEES:
Over the past two years, since
landscaping the front with drought
tolerant plants, we are averaging 1/3
less water usage compared to the prior
8 year average.
We have collected
95 pounds of Pop Tops for
Ronald McDonald House
CTK Cornerstone 6 April 2017
CTK April 2017 EventsCTK April 2017 Events
If your special date did not appear or is incorrect, please
contact Cindy Currier at the church office 909-793-5703.
CTK WOMEN’S COFFEE FELLOWSHIP 3RD TUESDAY, April 18th AT 9AM
Set aside an hour to have to enjoy some sisterly fellowship and café refreshments at the ESRI Café, located at 380 New York
Street in Redlands (south of the post office). Hope to see you there.
COUPLES BIBLE STUDY FRIDAY at 7:30pm, April 7th
Join us in Pastor Smith’s home for an enlightening time as we study God’s Word
and in the light of God’s gift of marriage, followed by choice desserts. Hope to see you there
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
No morning bible study on April 5th or
12th. Please join us for Vespers on
Wednesday evenings at 7pm.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study will resume on April 19.
LWML NEWS
SAVE the DATE:
May 6 for our Spring Fling at Barbara’s Tea House
Remember that mites are collected each
month, on the 3rd Sunday, or any time
your mite box is full.
YOUTH-4-HIRE HIGHER THINGS FUND RAISER
Youth-4-Hire will continue through April and May. The youth group will be available for tasks involving raking lawns, washing cars, running errands, etc, (minimum of two for each job). All money earned will go
towards the fund for the youth's Higher Things Trip this July 2017. Sign-ups are in the church overflow. See Josh Torrance or Abby Watson with any questions. Thank you for your support.
With Deacon Russ in the Church Office
Note: No study on Saturday, April 1st, 15th, or 22nd.
04/04 Larry & Donna Woolace
04/05 Jiggs & Randy Gallagher
04/07 Loren & Ruth Scott
04/09 Dale & Mary Burns
04/10 Bill & Joy Phillips
04/10 Chistopher & Olha Hauschild
04/12 Fred & Margaret Nowak
04/21 Marc & Laura Rodgers
04/27 Loyd & Mary Coppenger
04/27 Ed & Mary McCarthy
04/28 Denise & Karen Prill
04/04 Emma Hinkleman 04/17 William Lombardo
04/04 Pat Krahn 04/19 Sharen Ross
04/05 Hannah Miller 04/20 Emma Dixon
04/09 Madison Smith 04/21 William Nye
04/10 Anastasiya Fomenko 04/22 Deanna Constant
04/11 Pastor Don Wiley 04/25 Joanne Bates
04/16 Mary Coppenger 04/27 Abby Watson
04/16 Sherri Dixon 04/30 Jonathan Torrance
CTK Lutheran Preschool & Daycare
Registration Week
April 3th-7th
In house school registration for
church members and returning students
CTK Cornerstone 7 April 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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9:00 AM Divine Service
10:30 AM Adult Bible Study &
Sunday School
11:30 AM Jr. Confirmation Class
6:00 PM Soup Supper
7:00 PM Mid-Week
Lenten Service
8:00 PM Choir Practice
NO Bible Study with Deacon Russ
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9:00 AM Divine Service
10:30 AM Adult Bible Study &
Sunday School
11:30 AM Jr. Confirmation Class
9:00 AM Lutheran Braille
Workers
9:00 AM Lutheran Braille
Workers
Evangelism Meeting moved to the 18th
6:00 PM Soup Supper
7:00 PM Mid-Week
Lenten Service
8:00 PM Choir Practice
7:00 PM Stewardship Meeting
7:30 PM Couples Bible Study
8:00 AM Bible Study with Deacon Russ
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9:00 AM Divine Service
10:30 AM Adult Bible Study &
Sunday School
11:30 AM Jr. Confirmation Class
7:00 PM School Board
Meeting
6:30 PM Choir Practice
7:00 PM Divine Service
7:00 PM Divine Service
NO Bible Study with Deacon Russ
7:00 PM The Great Vigil
of Easter
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6:30AM Sunrise Service
7:30AM Easter Breakfast
9:00 AM Divine Service
7:00 PM Evangelism Meeting
9:00 AM Women's
Coffee Fellowship
6:30 PM Choir Practice
7:00 PM Elder Meeting
Catechism Convocation
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9:00 AM Divine Service
10:30 AM Adult Bible Study &
Sunday School
11:30 AM Jr. Confirmation Class
7:00 PM Church Council
Meeting
6:30 PM Choir Practice
8:00 AM Bible Study with Deacon Russ
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9:00 AM Divine Service
10:30 AM Adult Bible Study &
Sunday School
11:30 AM Jr. Confirmation Class
9:00 AM Lutheran Braille
Workers
9:00 AM Lutheran Braille
Workers
7:00 PM Evangelism Meeting
6:30 PM Choir Practice
NO Couples Bible Study this month.
8:00 AM Bible Study with Deacon Russ
LWML Spring Fling at Barbara’s Teahouse
PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL REGISTRATION WEEK
CTK April 2017 EventsCTK April 2017 Events
Christ the King Lutheran Church
1505 S. Ford Street
Redlands, CA 92373
Servants for Apri l 2017
DATE ACOLYTES ALTAR ELDERS
Apr 2 Jilian Belli & Lauren Hathaway Erica Vasquez Dwayne Danielson
Apr 9 Layla Dippold & Gabby Vasquez Margret Nowak Don David
Apr 16 Brett Crowley, Jack Currier, Sam Smith, & Ben Whittier
Gina Boehm 6:30am - Tom Crowley 9:00am - Dwayne Danielson
Apr 23 Ethan Haarala & Alex Hathaway Bernice David Don David
Apr 30 Ava Belli & Hanna Miller Anna Bush Vic Haynes
DATE FLOWERS DATE FINANCE
Apr 2 Ron & Renee Murphy Apr 2 & 9 Cindy Hanson & Judy Alder
Apr 9 Glenn & Jodi Henderson Apr 16 & 23 Robert Arnold & Joy Phillips
Apr 16 Lilies Apr 30 & May 7 Joy Phillips & Mary Coppenger
Apr 23 Lilies
Apr 30 Josh & Emily Torrance, Sr.
“Join us on a Lenten journey”
