READING recommendations

MAY is known as a month of transitions. It is time for more outdoor events, graduation planning plus thoughts of summer and family activities. We also observe special holidays of Mother’s Day, Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day. Nature’s greenness returns along with air freshness too!


ADULT BOOKS: Focus on Mothers and Military

  • “Dear Jacob: A Mother’s Journey of Hope” by Wetterling & Baker. Patty Wetterling shares the story of the 27-year search beginning in 1989 for her son Jacob and its astonishing conclusion. (Code:B Wet)
  • “The Story Jar” by Robin Lee Hatcher. A delightful walk through the hallways of motherhood plus true-life tributes to mothers with miracles of God. (Code: F Hat)
  • “A Mother’s Promise” by Anna Schmidt. Learn how life holds no guarantees for recently widowed mother, yet God can turn potential disaster into paradise. (Code: F Sch Wom03)
  • “Her Mother’s Hope” by Francine Rivers. A two-book saga that explores the depths of grace and forgiveness in one of life’s fiercest bonds, the love between mother and daughter. (Code: F Riv Mar01 RIV)
  • “Under A Wing“ Memoir by Reese Lindbergh. Daughter of Charles Lindbergh writes about her parents especially her mother and shared grief experiences. (Code: B Lin)
  • “A Table in the Presence” by Chaplain Lt. Carey. How U.S. Marine Battalion experienced God’s presence amidst the chaos of War in Iraq. (Code: 956 Cas)
  • “True Valor” by Dee Henderson. (#2 of 4 series) A dogfight erupted, Lt. Gracie Yates is determined not to be the first woman Navy pilot shot down over Iraq behind enemy lines. (Code: F Hen Unc02)
  • “Home Front” by Kristin Hannah. A profoundly honest look at marriage and dramatic exploration of the toll war takes on ordinary American families. (Code: F Han)
  • “Undetected” by Dee Henderson. Gina Gray is on cusp of breakthrough in sonar technology and if right, submarine warfare will enter new and dangerous chapter. (Code: F Hen)
  • “The Women“ by Kristin Hannah. Story of one of many women, who joins the Army Nurse Corps, goes to Vietnam to serve. The real battle lies in coming home to a divided America, to angry protesters and country wanting to forget Vietnam. (Code: F Han)

BOOKS FOR CHILDREN: Parents are encourages to visit Kid’s Nook area

  • “Thank You God, for Mommy” by Amy Parker. Kids will be delighted as they thank God for all the ways a mom shows her love. (Code: EP)
  • “I Loved You Before You Were Born” by Anne Bowen. (Code: EB)
  • “When God Tucks in the Day” by Allia Nolan. (Code: EN)
  • “Don’t Forget, God Bless Our Troops” by Jill Biden. (Code: E B Bid)

Library Lowdown

We are blessed at Christ the King to have a wonderful church library!  It is conveniently located with easy access to regular church traffic, has an inviting environment for book browsing, reading a magazine, explore in more depth a special book, hold a small meeting or just sit, visit or relax in a quiet environment.


The church library is NOT just a place - - it is also a ministry opportunity!  It is a “Treasure Chest” full of valuable resources all FREE and available to all using a self-checkout system any time the church is open.  There are many resources in the areas of fiction, non-fiction, biographies, books in a ‘Kids Korner’ with table and chairs, reference books and even puzzles to enjoy in the library or take home.


The library is run by a volunteer committee that meets monthly. They manage books and determine appropriate purchases of additional books and reference materials.  They also prepare and rotate the book displays in the library area, the church Prayer Room and prepare book and author reviews.



If you currently have found the joy and convenience of our CTK Library, we thank you!  If you have never been in our library, we encourage you to explore and use the wonderful resources available for your education and enjoyment.


For questions or suggestions please contact any Library Committee Member:

Kathy Bruss, Linda Eisenbeis, Emmy Geppert, Marilyn Mathiason, Kris Norland, Ellen Petersen, Ann Stewart or Dorothy Viker



If you love books and have an interest in joining the Library Committee please contact Kathy Bruss at kbruss@charter.net for more information..