December means busy days ahead and enjoying time with family and friends. It is a wonderful time of the year as we look forward to once again preparing and celebrating the special Advent Season. The theme for books this month is a focus on the many joys and stories of Christmas. Look for many books for all ages in our library with a ‘Christmas Tree Sticker’ on the book binding edge for your enjoyment. Happy Holiday Season from the CTK Library Committee!



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BOOK SELECTIONS for Advent Season!

“A Cup of Christmas Tea” by Tom Hegg [811 HEG]. “A holiday classic story of young man’s reluctant visit to an elderly aunt at Christmastime.”


“Miles To Go Before I Sleep” by Jackie Nink Pflug [B Pfl]. (November 1985) “My grateful journey back from the hijacking of EgyptAir Flight #648. Jackie was shot in the head at point-blank range, pushed out of the plane, left for dead on the tarmac and dragged to van headed for the morgue. She survived and in the midst of her long healing, grief and loss she learned what life is really about.”


“They Named Me Marjorie” by Ann Zemke. (Granddaughter of Marjorie Peterson) [B Pet] “A brave journey of an Orphan Train Rider in 1906, Majorie was indentured by a family in Minnesota and survived a lifetime of personal challenges, yet her spirit allowed her to make significant person contributions to the world. Author shares this heartwarming narrative plus information about a special quilt she made in her grandmother’s memory.”


“A Man Called Norman” by his neighbor Mike Adkins. [B Cor] “The unforgettable story of an uncommon Friendship. God used Norman to teach Mike what it means to Love your neighbor as yourself and a simple trust in the Lord that would change the course of his life.”


“All God’s Children Got Robes” by Margaret Jensen. [B Jen] “A poignant, sometimes humorous account based on author’s personal journal about loss, cancer and joy. Take courage for our road ahead, and remember we do not walk alone. Our times are in God’s hands.”


BOOKS IN CHILDREN’S ‘READING NOOK’ –

Many on Display and on the Shelves for Advent Season! 






 

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..