A Warm Return to Good Morning Huntsville
Reverend Jeff Powers of Christ the King Methodist Church returned to Good Morning Huntsville for a second time to share updates on ministry, community involvement, and life in Huntsville. Powers and his wife, Julie, moved to the area nearly two years ago and immediately felt at home. He explained that he had been considering a shift toward hospice spiritual care, but after meeting the congregation during Christ the King’s pastoral search, he knew Huntsville was where they were meant to be.
“I think I’m in love with these people,” he recalled telling Julie after their interview.
A Church Growing Into Its Calling
During their first year, the church worked to organize ministry teams and seek direction for their mission. Powers said it soon became clear that the congregation was especially passionate about feeding people in need. From cooking hot dogs in local neighborhoods to showing up wherever food insecurity exists, Christ the King has leaned fully into serving others.
“Our biggest challenge is finding enough places to go because so many people want to help,” he said.
Building Beds for Children in Need
Christ the King is also deeply involved with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national group that builds beds for children without one. After learning that nearly 400 children in Walker County do not have a bed, members Zach and Kelsey Allensworth launched a local effort.
Church volunteers, Sam Houston State groups, civic organizations, and even the SHSU baseball team have all participated in build days, where volunteers can complete 10 to 20 beds in just a few hours.
“The church grabbed hold of this and ran with it,” Powers said. “Kids are sleeping in beds who didn’t have one a year ago.”
Serving Local Seniors
Through outreach at a nearby housing community, Christ the King discovered that about 30 senior residents receive only around $20 a month in food assistance. The church now prepares grocery bags for these families each month, including items such as bread, milk, eggs, and meat.
“It may not seem like much to a large church, but it makes a major impact on those 26 to 30 families,” he noted.
Churches Working Together
Powers spoke highly of the unity among Huntsville churches. Collaboration is common, and congregations frequently aim to support one another rather than compete.
He referenced an example after recent flooding when Christ the King reached out to First Baptist to assist rather than duplicate efforts.
“We want to be the church that steps into the gap and fills the position another church can’t cover,” he explained.
Why Huntsville Feels Like Home
Powers said he appreciates Huntsville’s strong sense of community and the willingness of residents to show up at events, support neighbors, and work together.
“It’s not a small town, but it still has the closeness and connection of one,” he said.
A Peaceful Setting for Worship
Christ the King Methodist Church now meets on the former Magnolia Lake property, a place Powers describes as calm and reflective. The lake on the property has become a meaningful spot for prayer and quiet time.
Visit or Get Involved
Christ the King invites anyone from the community to worship or participate in service projects, regardless of church affiliation.
Sunday schedule:
Traditional Worship – 9:00 a.m.
Contemporary Worship – 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.
Learn more at:
https://huntsvillectkmethodist.org/