When parking in the spaces by the sidewalks, please refrain from pulling your car forward so as to block the sidewalk.

Several members have received texts supposedly from Pastor Finley asking for money or gift cards. Neither Pastor Finley nor any staff member at Christ the King will ever ask for money via text or email!

Each week flowers adorn our altar area. Any weeks for which there isn’t a sponsor, flowers will not be placed on the altar. If you would like to sponsor flowers, please send the information to the Business Manager, Kathy Voerg at ctk1125@ctklutheran.com. If you sponsor flowers, they can be left outside on the portico for you to pickup on Monday.

Thank you to all that have continued to give. The easiest way for you to send your contribution to the church is through our online giving. It is simple and easy to use. If you are not comfortable using online services, you can simply mail your contribution to the church or drop it in the locking mailbox next to the portico.

Prayer Request cards are available in the pews. If you would like to add someone to the Prayer List, please fill one out and place it in the offering plate. Prayer requests can also be emailed to the Business Manager. Prayer requests need to be submitted by noon on Tuesday to be included in the coming Sunday's bulletin.

I want to take this moment to again thank the congregation for everyone's tremendous support through one of the toughest economic times in modern history. We are truly blessed as a congregation to have exceeded our estimate of contributions during a time of great economic uncertainty, so thank you.

Changing gears, VBS 2022 is only three months away! Scheduled for June 6-9, this year's theme is "Monumental, Celebrating God's Greatness!" Excitingly, this year's VBS will be held IN PERSON!! Kids will enjoy exciting Bible stories, dramas, Rocking Christian Music, Southwest Bible Buddies, games, crafts and more!

Cost is $25.00 per child with a family cap of $50.00 through May 15. After May 15, cost will be $30.00 per child with a family cap of $60.00. Youth Volunteers registration fee is $10.00 per student, and Adult Volunteers are requested to pay $5.00 to defray the cost of the T-shirt.

As you may have guessed: We Need Lots of Youth and Adult Volunteers!

As many of you know, the children love this event, creating memories each child will carry with him/her the rest of his/her lives as they grow in faith together. Additionally, it is a perfect opportunity to grow membership by inviting families who may be interested in learning about CTK and the great things we are doing in our communities.

If you are interested in getting involved, or just want to learn more about VBS 2022, feel free to speak with me after service or contact Deborah Scarazzo at debbie@ctklutheran.com.

You will continue to hear more about VBS 2022 over the coming months. We hope to garner unprecedented support and set records for youth and adult involvement. We hope you join us in making our aspiration a reality.

 The Maundy Thursday liturgy completes the time of repentance begun on Ash Wednesday and begins THE THREE DAYS (Triduum). 

Order forms will be available March 17th in The Voice and March 20th in the bulletin.

If you would like more information on God’s Global Barnyard, please visit the ELCA Website.

Easter lilies will be used to decorate the altar on Easter Sunday, April 17. Order forms will be available March 17th in The Voice and March 20th in the bulletin. Please pick up your lilies after the 11:00 a.m. service on Easter Sunday.

“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15).

Friends,

Since last week, the news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has filled news reports and social media feeds. Heartbreaking images of people saying goodbye to loved ones and lining up at the borders to leave the country are occupying our screens. Prayers and calls for peace are coming from around the world as we watch this crisis unfold.

Civilians fleeing the violence are heading toward Ukraine’s western districts and such neighboring countries as Poland, Moldova, Slovakia, Romania and Hungary. Ukrainian men of military age (18-60) are required to stay in the country, so most of those fleeing the violence are women and children. According to one report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, more than 500,000 people are seeking refuge in neighboring countries including Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Moldova. There are major humanitarian concerns for both internally displaced people and refugees. Many of these Ukrainians fleeing their homes need shelter and such basic necessities as food, water and toiletries. Care for people also includes pastoral and psychological support to address the trauma they’ve endured.

Lutheran Disaster Response is accompanying our companion churches in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, as well as such ecumenical partners as the Lutheran World Federation and Church World Service, in their humanitarian responses to the crisis. These partners provide refugees with immediate support and supplies such as food, blankets, water and hygiene kits. Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has joined other religious leaders from Europe and around the globe in issuing an interfaith call for peace in the region.

Your gifts will support Ukrainians and others. Gifts to “Eastern Europe Crisis Response” will be used in full (100%) to assist those affected by the crisis in Ukraine and neighboring countries.

Our prayers abound for the loss and devastation experienced in Ukraine and Eastern Europe.

Please contact Deborah Scarazzo if you have any questions or concerns.

Please contact Deborah Scarazzo if you have any questions or concerns.

Entering The Passion of Jesus, A Beginners Guide to Holy Week, by Amy-Jill Levine. In this 6 week Lenten study, author Amy-Jill Levine, a Biblical scholar, delves into the history and literature surrounding the last days of Jesus’ life. Levine sets the narrative in historical context and analyzes the risks and motives of the story’s characters.

If you would like to order a book, they are available from Amazon and ChristianBooks.com. Currently Amazon only has large print version available.

Try reading in-depth the Scriptures for each coming Sunday worship. For class March 8 -  March 13 readings. Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.

If you open your computer first thing in the morning, you could be enriched by a devotion. Give it a try, go to Luther Seminar, and subscribe!  A devotion will be in your inbox every morning.  Hooray!

Did you know there is a library at CTK? New books for March.

Pieces for Christ will be meeting on Wednesday, March 9th from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  Bring your sewing machine if you wish to sew, scissors, thread, a lunch and a friend if they would like to come. Or if they don't want to, bring them anyway. They might change their mind once they get here.

Lutheran World Relief distributed its first quilts in 1945 to families in war-torn Europe following the Second World War. Within a decade, the ministry was reaching around the globe to villages far removed from the world’s attention. Today, an average of 300,000 quilts are lovingly given worldwide each year. Quilts this year will be sent to those displaced by the Ukraine War. LWR Mission Quilts are highly regarded throughout the world because of their quality and consistency. Quilts can be used as warm bedding, simple tents or floor coverings. Each one reflects God's loving presence in a world rife with suffering. 

We are still in need of clean (no stains or rips) used or new sheets (any size) and any monetary donation if you are moved to contribute to the batting. A roll of batting costs approximately $116 and finishes about 26 quilts. Last year we donated 304 quilts so that's a lot of batting and backs.

Any questions contact Cathie Gibbons at 678-923-2964.

Build a cardboard shelter (or bring a tent) and spend the night or just come for the evening. Join us for this unique opportunity for families, youth groups, work teams, individuals...really anyone...to get involved in raising awareness of childhood homelessness in our community and partnering in changing the lives of those children facing homelessness. For more information, please visit the Family Promise website.

If you would like to volunteer, please see the link.

Joe Lambert    Jlambertsr741@gmail.com

Mary Lambert   matward2@gmail.com

Lu Leeds       Luleeds@comcast.net

If you would like to fill out an order form before Sunday, click here to download one.

Make sure you also purchase your Amazon gift cards through the Scrip Program and load them on your account so we can get additional support for the mortgage reduction. 

Have some free time and want to get out of the house now that you can? Why not consider volunteering? There are many volunteer opportunities at ministries that Christ the King Outreach supports. For a complete list, click here.

Founded in 2001, Wellspring Living is a non-profit organization in Atlanta, Georgia that provides domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk (ages 12-39) with specialized recovery services through residential programs, community-based programs, and graduate services. Each program provides transformative care through therapy, education, life skills, and personal and professional development. Through operating best practices and with highly qualified staff, Wellspring Living programs are statistically proven in providing restorative services that yield positive, life-changing results. Wellspring Living is a leader in the nation for residential care, and through the Wellspring Living Institute they are able to educate, train, and mentor organizations around the world. Visit wellspringliving.org to learn more!

Volunteers are utilized in direct care of program participants, indirectly through volunteering and shopping in the retail stores, advocating on behalf of the organization through a Speaker’s Bureau, and serving with groups to care for participants through hands-on projects. We also have offsite family/group projects where volunteers can fulfill tangible needs of participants through our Box Buddies program. More information can be found here.

****Please note this is a tentative calendar****

More information will be available on these events at a later time

All youth 6th grade and up are invited to go to the movies with CTK. All CTK Youth admission tickets will be paid for by CTK. You only need to bring money for your snacks. Please arrive by 2:15 to get your tickets and snacks. Deborah Scarazzo will be there by 2:00 p.m. Let’s have some awesome fun! Please RSVP ASAP to Deborah Scarazzo.

The Youth will be cooking and serving the Easter Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 17, from 9:30 -10:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This is a Youth fundraiser to fund youth activities throughout the year. We need lots of Youth participation and some parents to help! Please plan to join us for the Youth Easter Pancake Breakfast on April 12! Please email Deborah Scarazzo if you will be able to help with the Pancake breakfast!

Monumental, Celebrating God's greatness! 

Go off road for a Monumental adventure through the colorful canyons and sunbaked trails of the southwest. By exploring God's awesomeness, kids form a rock- solid faith for the road ahead. Kids will enjoy exciting Bible stories, rocking Christian music, southwest Bible Buddies, Science Gismos, games, crafts and more! There will also be a celebration lunch on Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. We need lots of Volunteers and Crew Leaders! A sign up sheet is available in the Narthex Nook. Questions, please email Deborah Scarazzo

The Christ the King Preschool is looking for substitute teachers. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please contact Sara Donovan for more information.

Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Christ the King Lutheran Church on Thursday, April 21, 2022. A package of five screenings to identify risk for stroke, heart disease and other chronic conditions will be offered:

An ultrasound is performed to screen the carotid arteries (a pair of blood vessels in the neck that deliver blood to your brain) for buildup of fatty plaque. This buildup, called atherosclerosis, is one of the leading causes of stroke.

An Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) test is performed using blood pressure cuffs on the arms and legs. It is important to screen for PAD because it increases the risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack, or stroke.1

An ultrasound is performed to screen the abdominal aorta for the presence of an enlargement or aneurysm. AAA can lead to a ruptured aortic artery, which is a serious medical emergency.

A 6-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) is performed by placing sensors on the arms and legs to screen for Atrial Fibrillation. AFib can lead to blood clots, stroke, and heart failure, and other heart-related complications.2

An ultrasound is performed to measure the shin bone for abnormal bone mass density. This can help assess the risk of osteoporosis, a disease where bones become weak and brittle.

These 5 vital screenings are offered for only $149 and take 60-90 minutes to complete.

Register by calling toll free 1-888-653-6441, text the word "circle" to 797979 or online at https://llsa.social/HSC

Congregations throughout Forsyth County are working together to support our local agency - The Place. Their goal is to have a sustainable pantry for families in our county. They presently serve over 300 families each month in their food market. You can be a part of this effort by providing needed items. This month the needed items are: Canned Ham (non-perishable), Jell-O and Pudding. Shelf stable food items may also be dropped off at the church. You may bring your items to the church on Sunday when you attend service or drop them off Monday - Thursday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Do you drink canned sodas or other drinks? The church collects the “pop tabs” on these cans to donate to the Ronald McDonald House charities. Please save these tabs in a plastic bag and place the tabs in the filing cabinet in the administrative hallway near the water cooler – someone collects and takes them down to the collection point periodically. Thank you for helping families to defray their medical expenses by being able to stay at a Ronald McDonald house while their child is in the hospital.

Church Office Hours:

Submission Email: ctk1125@ctklutheran.com

Friday is the Pastor’s and Staff’s Day Off. Please refrain from calling the office or the Pastor on his cell (or texting). If you have a pastoral care emergency after normal office hours, please call the church office and press “2.” This will call the Business Manager’s cell.