Author Archives: Hannah Stroup

DIY Praise & Worship: Summer Edition

By Hannah Stroup | Published June 28, 2018

In the summertime we are able to see the sun dance across the earth for long hours of the day. The most magical thing though, is to see how the Earth responds. Gardens fill with scrumptious delights, the trees begin to sing with life, and fields of color bloom all around us. It’s as though everything […]

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DYI Praise & Worship: Christmas Edition III

By Hannah Stroup | Published December 27, 2017

A short reflection quoted in Archbishop Charles Chaput’s blog: “We can have this mentality around Christmas. ‘Get more. Get merrier.’ And the stores and Internet are filled with the products that are filling people’s homes, all for the sake of getting happier. All so someone can know you love them because the price tag says so…. […]

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DIY Praise & Worship: Songs of Thanksgiving

By Hannah Stroup | Published November 23, 2017

Thanksgiving tradition isn’t only about the turkey and stuffing, as we all know. Part of our practice as a secular nation is inspired by our tradition as Christians to offer thanks to our Lord. Thanksgiving is an act of worship; it is our heart’s response to what God has done. We are grateful for a God […]

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Announcements:

Praise & Worship—and Taco Dinner!—this Friday! Our next time together will be Friday, Dec. 14, with Praise & Worship starting at 7:45 pm led by Dr. Mary Healy and prayer ministry.

Between the 5:30 Mass and Praise & Worship, you’re invited to join us for a Taco Bar dinner in the Gym. We’ll provide the main fixings; please bring a side and/or dessert. If possible, please RSVP to MaryJo by email (paquin.mj@gmail.com) or text (734-808-1250).

Join us to praise our coming King!

Friday, 11/9: Come worship the King at Upper Room! This Friday, Nov. 9, at 7:45 pm, come to Upper Room with hearts of thanksgiving to worship the Lord with complete abandon! Caroline Gambale-Dirkes will host this incredible night of worship focusing on the Scripture 2 Chronicles 5:13:

"When the trumpeters and singers were heard as a single voice praising and giving thanks to the LORD, and when they raised the sound of the trumpets, cymbals, and other musical instruments to 'Praise the LORD, who is so good, whose love endures forever,' the cloud filled the house of the LORD."

We will also have prayer ministry and time to intercede for the Life Teen Retreat happening this weekend. Be sure to join us in the Worship Space beginning at 7:45 pm. All ages are welcome!

Friday, 10/26: Upper Room meeting at the Shekinah “Tsunami of Glory” conference! Our Praise & Worship on Friday, Oct. 26 is being moved from Christ the King to the Friday evening session of the Tsunami of Glory conference featuring John Arnott. The conference is being held at Shekinah Church (4600 Scio Church Rd., Ann Arbor). You can attend just the Friday night session for $15 or register for the whole conference. For more information, click here.

Upper Room will resume on Friday, Nov. 9, with Praise & Worship and prayer ministry. Join us in giving praise to our King!

Friday, 9/28: Praise & Worship with Chili Dinner at 6:30 pm This Friday, Sept. 28, after the 5:30 pm Mass, we'll be enjoying a chili dinner in the gym. If you can come, please bring a side dish or dessert to pass. Then join us for Praise & Worship in the Church Worship Space beginning at 7:45 pm. It will be a great opportunity to enjoy fellowship, meet our new Upper Room Coordinator, Caroline Gambale-Dirkes, and give praise to our mighty King!

Upcoming Events: See the Event Calendar below for upcoming events. Upper Room will continue to meet on 2nd & 4th Fridays through December to enable everyone to participate in Alpha. At Praise & Worship on 2nd Fridays we'll have prayer ministry, and we'll leave the 4th Fridays flexible for extended praise, testimonies, etc. There will still be a 5:30pm Mass on the other Fridays of the month.

Alpha has a significant role in how the Holy Spirit seems to be leading Christ the King. If you haven't already participated in it, we encourage you to attend or volunteer for it this fall. Family and friends are welcome to come too. Register here.

Passing the Torch: Former Upper Room Director Christy Whiting has become the new Director of Religious Ed and Evangelization at St. Mary Parish in Williamston. She blogged about this new calling here. Please pray for her in her new role, and pray for Upper Room and CTK's leaders as they discern how to fill her position. If you have questions about Upper Room, contact Aimee Godfrey at UpperRoom@ctkcc.net or 734-929-0981.

Upcoming Events
Dec

14

Fri

5:00 pm Reconciliation
Reconciliation
Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm – 5:25 pm

This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/_/ctkcc.net/upperroomya?hceid=dXBwZXJyb29teWFAY3RrY2MubmV0.el1215mfp1m1mg45f90egvj3i8&hs=121

5:30 pm Mass
Mass
Dec 14 @ 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/_/ctkcc.net/upperroomya?hceid=dXBwZXJyb29teWFAY3RrY2MubmV0.ck9mrpka82sa5n1d5ig3gpdm6s&hs=121

6:30 pm Fellowship in Mengeling Room
Fellowship in Mengeling Room
Dec 14 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Bring your dinner and enjoy fellowship between the end of Mass and Praise & Worship. This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/ctkcc.net/upperroomya?hceid=dXBwZXJyb29teWFAY3RrY2MubmV0.7cvnecec3kj8sbdd441d7662lg&hs=121

7:45 pm Upper Room Praise & Worship
Upper Room Praise & Worship
Dec 14 @ 7:45 pm – 9:15 pm

All are welcome to praise & worship Our Lord with song, listen to Him, and grow in the charismatic gifts. Personal prayer ministry is offered every second and fourth Friday. This event has a Google[...]

Dec

21

Fri

5:00 pm Reconciliation
Reconciliation
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm – 5:25 pm

This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/_/ctkcc.net/upperroomya?hceid=dXBwZXJyb29teWFAY3RrY2MubmV0.el1215mfp1m1mg45f90egvj3i8&hs=121

5:30 pm Mass
Mass
Dec 21 @ 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/_/ctkcc.net/upperroomya?hceid=dXBwZXJyb29teWFAY3RrY2MubmV0.ck9mrpka82sa5n1d5ig3gpdm6s&hs=121
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