January brings a brand New Year for all of us! As we say goodbye to 2025, it is certain that many have experienced great joys as well as, perhaps significant sadness and challenges during the year. Yet we know that blessings abound as we prepare our lives for activities and unknown events ahead in 2026.



Library corner: 


NEW BOOKS: [On Display Inside Library Door]


“Love Amid the Ashes” Novel by Mesu Andrews [F AND]. “A biblical tale of great tragedy and skillfully weaves beauty and love amid the loss! Job’s story brought vividly to Life.”


“Sons of the Prophet - Amos” by Francine Rivers [F RIV04RIV]. (Sons of Encouragement Series) “He was one of the men who quietly changed eternity, a man of solitude, conviction & fortitude”.


“Sons of the Scribe - Silas” by Francine Rivers. [F RIVSON5 RIV] “After the death and resurrection of Jesus, Peter and Paul preached to the nations, carrying Christ’s message to all who would listen. But when they were silenced, it was Silas their scribe who brought their words to future generations.”


“Wild” by Kristin Hannah. [F HAH KRI] “Remarkable story about the resilience of the human spirit, the triumph of hope and the promise of new beginnings.”


“Leota’s Garden” by Francine Rivers. [F RIV] “At age 84, her garden was a place of beauty and hope thrived until it was destroyed and she was alone. GOD brings a wind of change through unlikely means.”


“Divine” Novel by Karen Kingsbury. [F KIN] “Mary Madison was a child of unspeakable horrors, now a divine power has set her free to bring life changing hope and love to battered and abused women living in the shadow of the Nation’s Capital”.


“Hey By George! I” by George Denn. [B DEN01 DEN] “Out of fertile farm fields of Blue Earth County, author’s unique stories – some make you laugh or cry; some just plain wonder, but one thing is for sure – one can plainly see that our triune God is certain ‘By George!”

“Hey By George! II by George Denn. [B DEN02 DEN] “You may never view Father, Son and Holy Spirit in the same way.”

“Hey By George! III – Uncut Stones” by George Denn. [B DEN3 DEN] “Story after story is how this southern MN farmer builds his monument to God of Uncut Stones!”

“Hey By George! IV – The Legend Continues” by George Denn. [B DEN4 DEN] “Author follows the true legend of all times; the only one that is in the grave 3-days, then raises from the dead, Jesus Christ!






 

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, Ellen Petersen, or Ann Stewart



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