CTK Staff would like to say a special thank you to Eli Poor who has been serving as our sound technician since September 2021. Eli graduated high school this spring and will be attending UMass Lowell in the fall to study computer science. Eli, we want to thank you for your faithful service and for using your technical know-how week after week in the worship service. We’re grateful for you and hope all the best for you as you start at UMass Lowell!
Children's Ministry Volunteers
The Children's Ministry is still looking for a few good men and women to help teach classes starting this fall! If you like the idea of serving in class on a regular basis building relationships with kids at CTK, consider Sunday School which meets before the service from 9:15-10:15. Though if serving periodically suits you better, you may assist a few times a quarter in the Children’s Worship classes during the service. As an added bonus to help meet our recruitment goal of 6 new volunteers for the fall, you’ll receive a $5 Starbucks gift card if you reach out to Dana by August 20.
Theology Reading Group
The Theology Reading Group will be meeting this coming Sunday at 9:15a in the Social Hall for study of “On the Incarnation” by 4th-century church father, Athanasius of Alexandria. Have questions? Contact Leonard Layne.
Building Renovations Update
CTK Building Renovation Update. After several years of work, our building renovations are drawing to a close this summer. The repointing and rebuilding of the masonry exterior by the Folan Company is almost complete, and it is predicted that the structure will be able to withstand the New England weather for many years to come!! We look forward to the removal of the scaffolding in the next few weeks. The sanctuary roof reinforcement work being performed by YSC is over halfway done, and the cracked roof trusses are now stabilized. We are thankful to the Lord for His provision throughout this process, including the recent mild winter. There have been no injuries and only minor mishaps throughout the process of both exterior and structural renovation. The renovations have been funded in part by a $500,000 loan obtained to facilitate timely completion of the projects. If you would like to give to the CTK Building Fund dedicated to funding the renovations (including repayment of the loan), you can contribute through Church Center Online. Please visit ctkcambridge.org/renovations for more background, updates, pictures, and financial information about the renovations.
Softball
The CTK Cicadas are still looking for players. If you love softball, or are vaguely familiar with it as a concept, then this is the team for you! You don’t have to be available for every game — come for whatever games you can! Interested? Reach out to Owen Andrews or Drew Bard Varges.
Building Crew Volunteers
Join the new CTK Building Crew! This volunteer team will serve alongside the deacons in helping with building access, setup, and use for Sunday services and other events. If you are a member of CTK and like serving behind the scenes, want to learn more about the diaconate or the building, or feel called to help facilitate CTK services and events, then this is for you! There will be a training on Sat July 15th from 10:30am-12pm (make-up options available). Please contact deacons@ctkcambridge.org with questions or interest.
Building Update
Installation of new metal sanctuary roof trusses by YSC is beginning the week of March 27th and is expected to take roughly two months. This will not affect Sunday morning worship, but will affect parking during the week at the building.
Easter Choir
Interested in singing in an Easter Choir? Leonard Layne will be organizing the choir for Easter Sunday this year. To learn more, reach out to him at 617-778- 3514 or llayne2@gmail.com.
CTK Softball Team
We are fielding a softball team for the Boston Metro Church Softball League again this summer. Games are played Saturday mornings, starting early June through August/September. It is a fun way to fellowship with members of the greater Boston Church community, and spectators are more than welcome. If you are interested in playing (or spectating!), please contact Owen Andrews (joandrews33@gmail.com) to be added to the mailing list.
Sunday School Teacher Needed
Sunday School teacher needed: There is an immediate opening on our Grades K & 1 Sunday School class teaching team for the remainder of the school year (through mid-June). Class meets weekly from 9:15-10:15am, taking some Sundays off around holidays. Teachers share assisting with class and leading lessons using a provided curriculum. If you enjoy working with children and might be interested in joining this team, please contact Dana Russell at dana@ctkcambridge.org.
Communicants' Class
One of the great joys of the body of Christ is when covenant children among us profess faith and become communing members of the church partaking in the Lord’s Supper. At Christ the King, we've typically offered a communicants class to help prepare children who are ready to come to the table. As we consider what form communicant’s will take this year, we’d like to get a sense of which children may be ready to participate. If you think your child has an understanding of his or her sin and is ready to express saving faith in Jesus, please let Dana Russell know by March 6 (dana@ctkcambridge.org).
Deacons MTW
In response to the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria on Feb 6th, Mission to the World (our denomination's global missions organization) has sent field workers and is coordinating with local partner churches to provide relief and support. The deacons are making a donation on behalf of CTK to this recovery effort. We invite you to pray with us for everyone affected and to consider contributing individually to the MTW Compassion Fund.
Deacons' Fund Report
Each year we share an update on the CTK deacons' fund -- how much was collected and how the diaconate used the fund to help people in need. You can see the 2022 update here. We thank God for his provision and for your generosity! If you or someone you know is struggling with material needs, the deacons would love to help and to walk alongside you. Please email deacons@ctkcambridge.org with questions or needs.
Building Committee Updates
The Building Committee sent out a letter to the congregation last week with updates about the renovation project. Most notably, work will begin shortly on reinforcing the trusses in the roof. Scaffolding will go up soon for that, and the work is projected to take about three months. For more information, and how this impacts the use of the building, you can find the letter at ctkcambridge.org/renovations. Questions about the project can be directed to building@ctkcambridge.org and questions about how this will impact Sunday mornings can be directed to office@ctkcambridge.org.
Snow Team
There’s no business like snow business… the CTK Snow team is once again recruiting! If you are willing to be called upon to redistribute accumulations of pretty, white ice crystals from time to time, please contact laura@ctkcambridge.org to sign up for the Snow Team email list. Shovels and salt will be provided. Gloves and hats, recommended.
Men's Bible Study
Looking for a New Year's resolution? The Friday morning men's Bible study will begin a study of Galatians starting January 6th, and we're shifting back by 15 minutes so you don't have to set your alarm before 6! Join us 6:15-7:15am here on Zoom for fellowship, reading, reflection, and discussion. Contact Andy (astuntz@gmail.com) with questions.
New Members!
Welcome to our new CTK Members! Back row: Esther Drake, Chelsey Huffman, Brandon Huffman, D.J. Heaney, Kyrillos Farag. Front row: Jeremy Huang, Erin Compaan, Anna Read-Cressman, Jonathon Read-Cressman. Our next Discovering CTK class will be in February, and our next new members and baptism Sunday will be April 2nd.
Sunday School Teacher
Children’s Sunday School teacher needed in our Grades K & 1 class. We are looking for someone to finish out the school year, stepping in for a teacher who is completing graduate school soon after many years of faithful service. Class meets before the service from 9:15-10:15am and co-teachers rotate leading the lesson and assisting with class. This is an incredible relationship and disciplining opportunity serving our most eager and delightful congregants! If you may be interested, please contact Dana Russell (dana@ctkcambridge.org).
Advent Resources
This is the final Sunday that advent devotional resources are on display in the Social Hall for both adults and families with children of various ages. Some resources are available to preview and order on your own, and a few are free to take. If you would like a devotional and need help with the cost, please let Dana or Lara know and we are glad to help! Additionally an advent gift is available by the table for all families, so please stop by to pick yours up for this season!
CG Sign Up
As we're rebuilding our community groups, we're getting a sense of who is in need of a group and who might be willing to host or lead. If you’re interested in joining, hosting, or leading a new community group, please fill out this form so we can gauge interest in various neighborhoods.