Christ the King Episcopal Church - Normal, Illinois
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Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns!  Rev.19:6b                                                                                                       

The Right Reverend Daniel H. Martins, Bishop
Rev. Dr. Desmond C. Francis, Rector
1210 South Fell Ave.
Normal, IL. 61761
(309) 454-4903

Our Mission:

To become joyful disciples of Jesus Christ and to make joyful disciples of all people through Stewardship, Worship, Education, Evangelism, Pastoral Care, Service, and Fellowship.

This Week's Mission at Christ the King


 

Wednesday

6:00 pm

7:00 pm

Worship & Study

Choir Practice

Friday

5:30 am

100 Days Ministry of Prayer for Spiritual Revival & Renewal in Chapel

Saturday

7:30 am

Men's Fellowship Breakfast

Sunday

  10:15 am

11:30 am

5:30 pm

Worship w/ Holy Communion

Coffee & Fellowship (after Worship)

Ministry of Intercession

Upcoming Events & Announcements   

Graduation Celebration 

Sunday, June 2nd during Fellowship Hour immediately following the Worship Service, we will be acknowledging our high school and college grads. Please join us to celebrate their accomplishments.

 

 

Wednesday Evening 
Worship & Study
 

Wednesdays @ 6:00 pm. Studying the Gospel of John 16: 12- 15 


Thought for the Week

Being Generously and Joyfully Sacrificial?

If Memorial Day reminds of anything at all, it reminds us of the great Service and great Sacrifice men and women generously gave of themselves and continue to give of themselves so that you and I may know the joy of love, of laughter and of life.

Jesus Christ gave His best so that you and I may be both forgiven and free to know God, to love God and to serve God. The question/challenge is, Are we making the most of our gifts of forgiveness and freedom for the glory of God by giving ourselves away so that others may know the joy and the power of forgiveness and freedom in their daily lives? You and I have only one life to live and the best thing to do with our lives is to do what Jesus did with his life
which is live daily for the greater glory of God.

Blessings and Joy in the strong Name of the Trinity
Desmond C. Francis+
Rector, CTK Parish

Our Weekly Discipleship Reflection.
Our theme is, Becoming Like Jesus by Being with Jesus' Word/Teaching/Life.

First, our Scripture:

Matthew 15:22ff, "A Canaanite [non-Jew] woman came out and started shouting, 'Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.' But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him saying, 'Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.' Jesus answered, 'I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.' But she came and knelt before him, saying, 'Lord, help me!'

Second, our Thought:
If the Canaanite woman teaches us any thing at all; she teaches us that when it comes to receiving from God all that God has for us; we have to be direct, straightforward, persistent, persevering, daring, bold, fearless and manifest a out-of-the box kind of attitude and faith in God that God is able to cross all barriers and boundaries to reward high expectations. When we pray, let us be bold and fearless in our asking God to do for us more than we ask, more than we need and more than we expect. Scripture promises that God rewards all who diligently seek Him.

Third, our Prayers:
Great, gracious and glorious God our father; teach us daily by the power of the Holy Spirit in us and with us and through us 
that the more bold we are in asking you to meet all our needs; you are more delighted to reward our bold asking and our
fearless expectations. This is the prayer we offer in the strong and in the matchless Name of Jesus Christ; our Lord,
our Savior and our coming King.

Fourth, reflect on this thought:

How big is your God? Can the God you worship do for you more than you ask, more than you need and more than you can expect? Does your faith in God need to be stretched a little bit or a lot more?

 

Blessings and Joy to you in the Strong Name of the Trinity. 

Desmond C. Francis+
Rector, CTK Parish 

Directions to our church: Christ the King Church is near Advocate BroMenn Hospital, located between the campuses of ISU and IWU. From the North, take I-55 to Veterans Parkway South (Exit #167) and go south for 2.7 miles; turn right onto Vernon Avenue and go west for 1.8 miles; turn left onto Fell Avenue; the church is .4 miles south on the left on the corner of Highland and Fell.

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