Learning to Serve like Jesus
at christ the king lutheran church February - MARCH 2024
the why
learn more HERE
THE MISSION
The Mission of Christ the King Lutheran Church is to enable you to know and to show the love of Christ.
THE VALUES
Our values at Christ the King are Caring, Acceptance, Family, and Joy.
the measures
At Christ the King Lutheran Church, someone who is learning to imitate Christ goes low in humility, lives out in kindness, and so lifts up with joy.
the challenge
At Christ the King we'll accept the Serving Challenge during the season of Lent 2024 as a practical way to embrace more fully our measures, values, and mission.
by the numbers
40
Days of focus on 5 "Aspects" of Serving, coinciding with the Season of Lent
1
Number of people who can use an SC book at a time (they're not made for sharing!)
15-30
Minutes each day to read the Serving Challenge devotion
More than 30?
Minutes to complete a "challenge" to do sometime during the day
teens
Teens may easily use the regular SC book - middle-schoolers may benefit from an adult partner
covering the cost 1
The books are free for the taking, but you may also leave a donation in the offering plate.
covering the cost 2
(If you can, and if you want to, the suggested donation is $10-15 per book)
can i get a book for a friend?
Sure! We have plenty - and we can get more!
stock up
1prepare
(OPTIONAL) Take some time each day February 1-11 to read through the Serving Challenge Bible reading plan HERE>>
2PICK UP
Be sure to pick up a"Serving Challenge" book from the table in the Narhex at church (it's free).
3ASSESS
Before you start (or anytime, really), take the "Red Letter Assessment" HERE>>. It's free, and you'll have a greater understanding of how you can use these 40 days to grow as a servant of Jesus.
4POST
You'll have many opportunities to post your progress along the way. Use #ServingChallenge on your social media to post pictures, quotes, or stories of what God is doing.
day by day
what to do
READ / STUDY
- On your own - read each day's devotion, filling in blanks and answering questions as you go (the Serving Challenge book you have is yours - go ahead and write in it!)
- With others - join one or more of our Bible studies each week to go deeper (see "the road ahead" section below for the schedule). The Sunday Bible Class steps into the week's Aspect of Serving; you can go even deeper with other friends at the Tuesday and Wednesday Bible Studies
PRAY
Take some time each day to talk to God about what you read in the lesson, and what you're being asked to do in the frequent "challenges." Some days you might be thanking Him for an opportunity; on other days you might be scratching your head wondering what He's up to; on other days you might be saying "Are you KIDDING me?" Whatever you're feeling on any particular day, just tell Him honestly.
DO
On many days there will be a "challenge" for you to do. Some will be harder than others; some will require a bit more effort or planning than others. But go ahead and try as many as you can (in this Challenge, "trying" is allowed). Some may not be practical on a particular day (if that happens, make a note to plan to do that challenge a few days later).
the road ahead
NOTE: Tuesday and Wednesday Ladies' and Men's Bible Studies may have schedules that differ SLIGHTLY from this schedule.
See your Bible Study leaders (Pam Reece, Pastor Cahill) for the schedule for your group.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 - Transfiguration sunday
SANCTIFICATION AND THE SERVING CHALLENGE
- Worship, 8:15 & 10:45 am - Sanctification and the Serving Challenge
- Adult Bible Class, 9:30 am - Forgiving Challenge "Sanctification" / Serving Challenge Introduction
- Sunday School and Confirmation Class, 9:30 am
dURING THE WEEK, February 13-17
Serving challenge days 1-5: "Introduction"
Tuesday, Feb 13 - Serving Challenge Day 1
- Ladies' Bible Study, 7 pm - Serving Challenge Introduction
Wednesday, Feb 14 (ASH WEDNESDAY) - Serving Challenge Day 2
- Ladies' Bible Study and Men's Bible Study, 9:30 am - Serving Challenge Introduction
- Ash Wednesday worship service with HOLY COMMUNION, 11 am - Serving Challenge Introduction
- Soup for lunch, NOON
- Ash Wednesday worship service with HOLY COMMUNION, 7 pm - Serving Challenge Introduction
Thursday, Feb 15 - Serving Challenge Day 3
Friday, Feb 16 - Serving Challenge Day 4
Saturday, Feb 17 - Serving Challenge Day 5
dURING THE WEEK, FEBRUARY 18-24
Serving CHALLENGE DAYS 6-12: "ATTITUDE"
Sunday, February 18 (THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT) - Serving Challenge Day 6
- Worship, 8:15 & 10:45 am - Serving Challenge Part 1 "ATTITUDE"
- Adult Bible Class, 9:30 am - Serving Challenge checkin and Part 1 "ATTITUDE"
- Sunday School and Confirmation Class, 9:30 am
Monday, February 19 - Serving Challenge Day 7
Tuesday, February 20 - Serving Challenge Day 8
- Ladies' Bible Study, 7 pm - Serving Challenge checkin and Part 1 "ATTITUDE"
Wednesday, February 21 - Serving Challenge Day 9
- Ladies' Bible Study and Men's Bible Studies, 9:30 am - Serving Challenge checkin and Part 1 "ATTITUDE"
- Lent Wednesday worship, 11 am - Serving Challenge Part 1 "ATTITUDE"
- Soup for lunch, NOON
Thursday, February 22 - Serving Challenge Day 10
Friday, February 23 - Serving Challenge Day 11
Saturday, February 24 - Serving Challenge Day 12
dURING THE WEEK, FEBRUARY 25-mARCH 2
Serving CHALLENGE Part 2: "AVAILABILITY"
Sunday, February 25 (THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT) - Serving Challenge Day 13
- Worship, 8:15 & 10:45 am - Serving Challenge Part 2 "AVAILABILITY"
- Adult Bible Class, 9:30 am - Serving Challenge checkin and Part 2 "AVAILABILITY"
- Sunday School and Confirmation Class, 9:30 am
Monday, February 26 - Serving Challenge Day 14
Tuesday, February 27 - Serving Challenge Day 15
- Ladies' Bible Study, 7 pm - Serving Challenge checkin and Part 2 "AVAILABILITY"
Wednesday, February 28 - Serving Challenge Day 16
- Ladies' Bible Study and Men's Bible Studies, 9:30 am - Serving Challenge checkin and Part 2 "AVAILABILITY"
- Lent Wednesday worship, 11 am - Serving Challenge Part 2 "AVAILABILITY"
- Soup for lunch, NOON
Thursday, February 29 - Serving Challenge Day 17
Friday, March 1 - Serving Challenge Day 18
Saturday, March 2 -Serving Challenge Day 19
dURING THE WEEK, mARCH 3-9
Serving CHALLENGE part 3: "ACTION"
Sunday, March 3 (THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT) - Serving Challenge Day 20
- Worship, 8:15 & 10:45 am- Serving Challenge Part 3 "ACTION"
- Adult Bible Class, 9:30 am - Serving Challenge checkin and Part 3 "ACTION"
- Sunday School and Confirmation Class, 9:30 am
Monday, March 4 - Serving Challenge Day 21
Tuesday, March 5 - Serving Challenge Day 22
- Ladies' Bible Study, 7 pm - Serving Challenge checkin and Part 3 "ACTION"
Wednesday, March 6 - Serving Challenge Day 23
- Ladies' Bible Study and Men's Bible Studies, 9:30 am - Serving Challenge checkin and Part 3 "ACTION"
- Lent Wednesday worship, 11 am - Serving Challenge Part 3 "ACTION"
- Soup for lunch, NOON
Thursday, March 7 - Serving Challenge Day 24
Friday, March 8 - Serving Challenge Day 25
Saturday, March 9 - Serving Challenge Day 26
dURING THE WEEK, mARCH 10-16
Serving CHALLENGE part 4: "ability"
Sunday, March 10 (THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT) - Serving Challenge Day 27
- Worship, 8:15 & 10:45 am - Serving Challenge Part 4 "ABILITY"
- Adult Bible Class, 9:30 am - Serving Challenge checkin and Part 4 "ABILITY"
- Sunday School and Confirmation Class, 9:30 am
Monday, March 11 - Serving Challenge Day 28
Tuesday, March 12 - Serving Challenge Day 29
- Ladies' Bible Study, 7 pm - Serving Challenge checkin and Part 4 "ABILITY"
Wednesday, March 13- Serving Challenge Day 30
- Ladies' Bible Study and Men's Bible Studies, 9:30 am - Serving Challenge checkin and Part 4 "ABILITY"
- Lent Wednesday worship, 11 am - Serving Challenge Part 4 "ABILITY"
- Soup for lunch, NOON
Thursday, March 14 - Serving Challenge Day 31
Friday, March 15 - Serving Challenge Day 32
Saturday, March 16 - Serving Challenge Day 33
dURING THE WEEK, MARCH 17-23
Serving CHALLENGE part 5: "ambition"
Sunday, March 17 (THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT) - Serving Challenge Day 34
- Worship, 8:15 & 10:45 am - Serving Challenge Part 5 "AMBITION"
- Adult Bible Class, 9:30 am - Serving Challenge checkin and Part 5 "AMBITION"
- Sunday School and Confirmation Class, 9:30 am
Monday, March 18- Serving Challenge Day 35
Tuesday, March 19 - Serving Challenge Day 36
- Ladies' Bible Study, 7 pm - Serving Challenge checkin and Part 5 "AMBITION"
Wednesday, March 20 - Serving Challenge Day 37
- Ladies' Bible Study and Men's Bible Studies, 9:30 am - Serving Challenge checkin and Part 5 "AMBITION"
- Lent Wednesday worship, 11 am - Serving Challenge Part 5 "AMBITION"
- Soup for lunch, NOON
Thursday, March 21 - Serving Challenge Day 38
Friday, March 22 - Serving Challenge Day 39
Saturday, March 23 - Serving Challenge Day 40
dURING THE WEEK, MARCH 24-31
after the serving challenge
Sunday, March 24 (PALM SUNDAY) - After the Serving Challenge
- Worship, 8:15 & 10:45 am
- Adult Bible Class, 9:30 am - Serving Challenge wrapup
- Sunday School and Confirmation Class, 9:30 am
Tuesday, March 26
- Ladies' Bible Study, 7 pm
Wednesday, March 27
- Ladies' Bible Study and Men's Bible Studies, 9:30 am
Thursday, March 28 - MAUNDY (HOLY) THURSDAY
- Maundy Thursday worship with Holy Communion, 11 am
- Soup for lunch, NOON
- Maundy Thursday worship with Holy Communion, 7 pm
Friday, March 29 - GOOD FRIDAY
- Good Friday worship, Noon
- Good Friday Worship, 7 pm
Sunday, March 31 - EASTER SUNDAY
- Worship with Holy Communion, 8:15 & 10:45 am
- Easter Brunch, 9:30 am
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