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| Dear friends,
Happy New Year! As we move into 2009, I hope you have taken advantage of the chance for a new start in your walk with Christ. In this edition of CTKNews you get a chance to learn about some great new changes to CTKONLINE and find out about some great events and resources coming up to encourage, challenge, and inspire you.
Sincerely,
Director, CTK Central Services |
| Arrows Out 2009 in Bellingham Feb 28 |
 CTK's 2009 Arrows Out Ministry Conference, "Here, There, and Everywhere", will be held at CTK Bellingham (4173 Meridian St) on Saturday, Feb 28. This inspirational day will include powerful times of worship and teaching with others from around the CTK network, as well as 3 breakout sessions where participants can choose from over 20 workshop choices. The cost is $20, which includes conference materials, lunch, and a t-shirt.
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| Find Us tool on website needs YOU! |
I am pleased to announce the launch of a new "Find Us" tool on ctkonline.com. With this tool, every small group, worship center, and even people wanting a CTK near them can place themselves on a searchable map. Visitors to the site will be able to put in their location and search for the nearest CTK worship center, small group, or others wanting to get involved. What we need now is for every group to add themselves to the map! The tool is currently a blank slate. So if you're a CTK staff member, add your worship center info. If you're a small group leader, add your group information. If you're a leader wanting to start a CTK in your area, add your information so others can network with you. If you're a person who wants to see a CTK started in your area, add your information so others can network with you. Add yourself now.
Our hope is this tool will allow people around the world to network with other people in line with CTK's mission, vision, and priorities. |
| Regional Worship Night in Mount Vernon, WA January 11 |
Worship Director Elijah Tadema (of CTK Burlington and Mount Vernon) invites you to the premiere of his new worship band at a Regional Night of Worship at CTK Mount Vernon. The worship concert will be held Sunday, January 11 at 6:30pm. Childcare will be provided. All CTK people within driving range are invited to come!
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| Sam Middlebrook concert in Oak Harbor |
Sam Middlebrook, Worship Pastor for CTK Bellingham and recording artist, will be leading a worship concert at CTK Oak Harbor Sunday, January 18 at 6:00pm. The concert will feature music from Sam's latest release, Simple Worship II, as well as other well known worship songs.
Following the worship concert Sam will host a round table discussion open to all worship team leaders, musicians, and vocalists.
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| In response to violence in India, CTK Pastor meets with Indian Prime Minister |
 Continental Pastor for CTK India Yedidya Parker recently attended meetings with the Prime Minister of India as part of a delegation of Christian leaders. The purpose of the meetings was to seek protection from the violence that has arisen over the past few months toward Christians in the state of Orissa. Pastor Yedidya asks that all Christians remember this urgent prayer need.
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| Resources for adults to lead teen small groups |
 If you have a desire to do lead a small group of teenagers, but have no idea where to start, then this is for you. CTK Anacortes produces a resource for youth small groups that is now available to download online at www.infusionvideos.net. There are currently 18 weeks available and more will become available as they are produced.
The videos and questions can be downloaded and used to start discussion in a variety of settings. CTK Anacortes has youth small groups meet in host homes where the teens have dinner with the host family and adult small group leaders and then the small group leaders and teens go through the video and questions. It could probably work equally well in a youth room with a projector, or at a coffee shop around an laptop. The setting isn't the issue, it's all about creating a safe place for real relationships, meaningful dialogue, and a chance to help students experience God moving in, through and around them. If you are interested in starting a small group for teens in your area please talk to the youth director, small group director, or pastor in your location about backgrounds checks and other measures that may be in place to protect minors.
Youth Pastor, CTK Anacortes
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| Help needed producing this newsletter |
Do you have computer and writing skills you would like to use for God's Kingdom? Recent changes to CTK's central office staffing are requiring more volunteer help from CTK people like you. If you are interested in helping produce this monthly newsletter, please contact Don Jaques at 360-421-4285. | |
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