Power Surge!

Christ the King is feeling the effects of a power surge!  Extra current pulsed into our building last Saturday 7.18.20 after a car struck a utility pole at the intersection of Washington & Kennedy.  In this case a power surge was bad.  Many breakers were tripped to protect the building, one surge protector was fried but it saved our phone system and answering system electronics!  However, our WiFi box was the most serious casualty!  Fortunately, we have plans to upgrade the system when projection is installed in early to mid-August.  All the components were ordered and are ready to be installed.  We hope to have it up and running by August 2 if not earlier.  The upside to this loss is a better connection to our WiFi.  The downside is that we cannot livestream from church and staff have been working from home until the repairs are completed
 
I see the effects of other kinds of power surges happening at CtK.  Don’t worry, these are the good kind!  I am reminded of the great book written by Rev. Michael Foss Power Surge: 6 Marks of Discipleship.  He lays out the benefits of church members who can be engaged in these six faithful practices:
 

1. Pray Daily
2. Worship Weekly
3. Read Scripture Daily
4. Serve in Ministry at CtK and in the World
5. Share with Others
6. Seek Spiritual Friendships & Fellowship

 
Even in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I see many people being engaged in these faithful surges of power!  The CtK calling tree was established to reach out to other members to be sure they are okay physically and spiritual.  Thank you to many of you who are reaching out and connecting with our siblings in Christ.  I have also heard countless stories of how you have raised the spirits of someone through kindness, making a meal for another family, sharing a smile, helping a neighbor, or even putting signs in somebodies yard to celebrate the milestones of life.  In addition, I see the power of Jesus Christ surging as people in worship share messages of peace and greetings to the CtK family.  Life is not easy.  Pandemic life is not easy.  We all are in this together and together we will get through.  God’s love comes to life everyday through the people of CtK and it is amazing to hear and see!  Keep it up!  Remain committed to these six practices of discipleship. Or if this is new to you commit yourself to a few of them and add another practice when you are ready.  Either way we will continue to see a church surging in ways that shares love and gives life.
 
Miss you all!  Be well and be safe!
Christ’s blessings and peace,
Pastor Nate

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