Mission Ministries

We believe that being a Christian involves both a "journey inward" and a "journey outward." It's not enough for us to develop our spiritual lives and our connection with God. We also need to reach out in compassion to meet the needs of a hurting world.

Click on the "Missions" tab in the "Ministries" menu on the left, and find out how we're making a difference, locally and globally, through such Community and Global Ministries as:

Local Missions Team
Global Missions Team

Health Kits for Hurricane Evacuees

Here's another way that we at Christ The King can reach out to those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) has now been granted access to some of the devastated areas and has established a staging area in Jackson, Mississippi. And Lutheran World Relief, which usually deals exclusively with needs abroad, is working with LDR to distribute health kits to those who have had to flee their homes.

These health kits help children, men and women who are refugees maintain personal hygiene while living in exile. Items may also contribute to a new start for those who can return home.

The following items are needed for each health kit (all items should be new and in good condition):

One hand towel, dark color recommended

One washcloth, dark color recommended

One bath-size bar of soap, any brand, in its original wrapping

One adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging

One 5-7 oz. squeeze tube of toothpaste with remaining shelf life of at least 12 months (see note below), remove packaging

One comb, wide tooth preferred, remove packaging

One metal nail file or nail clippers with file attached, remove packaging

Six Band-Aids® (or similar brand), preferably 1/2" to 3/4"; secure together with a rubber band

Note: Toothpaste is marked with an expiration date. Please include toothpaste with at least a 12-month shelf life; 18 months highly preferred.

Bring the items listed above to Christ The King. For the next two Sundays, September 11 and 18, the children and youth of our church will assemble the items into kits and package them for shipping to Lutheran World Relief.