Christmas Services 2009

Christmas Eve at 4:00 PM -- An ABC Service
In Nagle Hall, Pastor Ray will lead the Affirm, Be...Come & Celebrate format which includes some traditional carols along with wonderful contemporary music. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be administered by intinction. A children’s story will be shared. Pastor Ray will preach. Candles will be lit for the children baptized into our congregation this year. Individual candles will be lit at the end of the service. The tree with all its Chrismons stands at the front. Our ABC musicians provide pre-service music starting at 3:00.

Christmas Eve at 4:00 PM -- Lessons and Carols
In the Sanctuary, Pastor Nagle and Lanie will lead this Service of Lessons and Carols. Pastor Nagle will preach. This one-hour service includes Holy Communion, the reading of traditional Christmas scriptures, the singing of familiar carols, and the lighting of individual candles.

Christmas Eve at 7:00 PM -- A Traditional Service
In the Sanctuary, Pastor Ray will lead our traditional liturgy with well-loved carols. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be administered by intinction. A children’s story will be shared. Pastor Ray will preach. Special music will be provided by our Senior Choir. Candles will be lit for the children baptized into our congregation this year. Individual candles will be lit at the end of the service. Poinsettias bring color and beauty to our nave. The vocal and instrumental preludes begin around 6:15 PM.

Christmas Eve at 8:00 PM -- Lessons and Carols
In Nagle Hall, Pastor Nagle and Lanie will lead this Service of Lessons and Carols. Pastor Nagle will preach. This one-hour service includes Holy Communion, the reading of traditional Christmas scriptures, the singing of familiar carols, and the lighting of individual candles.

Christmas Eve at 10:30 PM -- A Traditional Service
In the Sanctuary, Pastor Ray will lead our traditional liturgy with well-loved carols. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be administered to communicants at the altar. Pastor Ray will preach. There will not be a children’s story. Special music will be provided by our Senior Choir. Candles will be lit for the 11 children baptized into our congregation this year. Individual candles will be lit at the end of the service. A variety of vocal and instrumental preludes begin around 9:45 PM.

Christmas Day at 5:00 PM -- A Family-oriented Service
On Christmas Day, once the presents are opened, we come to celebrate the real gift of Christmas – Jesus’ birthday. Pastor Brooks will preach at the service in the nave. For this service, we come in casual dress, often wearing a new gift of as we gather as God’s people and celebrate the birth of our Savior.

Parking Services on Christmas Eve
For 4 of the 5 Christmas Eve services (4:00 PM ABC, 4:00 PM Lessons and Carols, 7:00 PM traditional worship, and 8:00 PM Lessons and Carols) there will be greeters in the parking lot assisting visitors and CTK families with parking. If you are dropping off family members at the church door we will ask you to enter the lower driveway off Tanglewood Drive closest to the church. This will be a one-way drive in on Christmas Eve.

For those parking and walking to the church, please enter the upper parking lot from Tanglewood Drive or from the entrance by Cary High School. If you are arriving early for the 4:00 PM services, please consider parking in the Cary High School lot or in the swim club lot or on Tanglewood Drive on the street. Then there will be more space in the main lot for visitors and friends and our older members. If you are interested in helping with this program on Christmas Eve, please contact Pastor Nelson.

Vacation Bible School 2009

Vacation Bible School is coming, Monday-Friday, June 29-July 3, 2009, 9 a.m. to noon.

Bring 3-year-olds through rising 5th Graders into the Kingdom of the Son on a Lord’s Prayer Safari VBS!

Space is limited. Registration closes June 14 or when full.

Registration forms are available on the church Youth Board, from the office, or download them here: Registration Form, Healthcare Consent Form (PDF files).

A $20 donation will help offset costs. Contact Sandy.Strom@ChristtheKingCary.org, 467-8989 ext 24, or Salem Smith-Shupp at smithshupp@yahoo.com, for more information or to volunteer.

Holy Week Services and Events

April 5 - Palm Sunday – Beginning with the excitement of a kingly arrival, and ending with the solemn reality of Holy Week, Palm Sunday takes us on a holy journey. Traditional form worship is at 8:30 and 11:00 AM in the sanctuary. Contemporary (ABC) form worship is at 8:30 and 11:00 AM in Nagle Hall. Our newly instructed young people will receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time.

April 9 – Maundy Thursday - Service of Holy Communion (7:00 PM only)
This night recalls the Passover experience when the children of Israel fled Egypt. We remember the meal Jesus ate with his disciples just before his arrest. We note Jesus’ commandment (mandatum) that we should love others as he has loved us. Pastor Nelson preaches. Our 5th graders will receive Bibles as we in the congregation fulfill our baptismal promise. And we close with the dramatic Baring of the Altar. Note that there will NOT be a morning worship service on Maundy Thursday.

There will be childcare provided for the Maundy Thursday service.

April 10 – Good Friday - A Time for Reflection and Prayer (Noon to 3:00 PM) Tenebrae Service (7:00 PM only)
For Christians, this is the most solemn day of the year – the day Jesus died on the cross. Our main worship space is open from noon to 3:00 PM, the hours Jesus hung on the cross. You’re invited to be here for a few moments or for a longer time. A printed devotional sheet is available for all who are present.

Our 7:00 PM Good Friday worship form is Tenebrae, the gradual dimming of our worship space’s light until we are in total darkness. Danielle Kosanovich preaches. So we look forward to the glorious light of Easter. Note that there will NOT be a morning worship service on Good Friday, but rather that the Sanctuary is open for reflection and prayer.

April 12 - Easter - The worship opportunities for Easter are:

At 7:00 AM in our courtyard, we use a simple format of songs and the read and preached Word. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather during this half-hour service. Danielle Kosanovich preaches.

At 8:30 and 11:00 AM traditional-form worship is held in the nave. The senior choir sings special music. We add all the portions of setting one to our liturgy. The Sacrament of Holy Communion is administered. Pastor Ray preaches.

At 8:30 and 11:00 AM ABC (Affirm, Be…Come and Celebrate) contemporary-form worship is held in Nagle Hall. The ABC musicians lead us in greeting the risen Son who gives life. The Sacrament of Holy Communion is administered. Pastor Brooks preaches.

Easter Breakfast – From 9:30 – 10:30 AM a continental breakfast will be served in the narthex. The menu includes sausage biscuits, bagels and cream cheese, muffins, pastries, fruit, juice and coffee. Thanks to the Parish Life Committee for coordinating the effort. Note there is no Sunday Church School on Easter Sunday

Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Two year olds through 3rd graders meet in room 210 during the Easter Sunday School hour. We will watch an Easter video from 9:30 – 10:15 AM, then head out to the lawn beside the west fellowship hall for the Easter Egg Hunt, which starts promptly at 10:15 and finishes at 10:45 AM. Don’t forget to bring a basket!

Adult Sunday School classes

New Spring adult Sunday School classes start next week! (Classes in session March 15th to May 17th)

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Good Question!

Led by Roger Talbert & Pastor Brooks

Location: Choir Room

Ever wondered “Why does God allow suffering?” or “Do Jews, Muslims, and Christians worship the same God?” or “What do we do with disturbing Bible passages?” If so, join on in our spring seminar class—Good Question! This class will use a variety of resources to facilitate discussion on some of the most difficult questions of our faith. This is a great class to “drop-in” on as it will deal with a different question each week.

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Just Neighbors Class

Led by Danielle Kosanovich

Location: Room 102 (Downstairs)

As more and more are feeling the effects of our economic situation and looking of basic necessities, frustrations and anger are on the rise. Often we look around and the need is so great—what can we possibly do to help? How do we reach out to our neighbors when we are struggling? This interactive class will allow you to walk in the shoes of the poor in America, experience their frustration and learn how to help.

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Stress Reduction: Mind, Body & Spirit

Led by Tammi Plantan, Pam Cole & Laura Wood

Date: March 15th—April 5th

Location: Parlor

Feeling your blood pressure rise just reading the word stress? This class is for you! The Health Ministry team will present this 4-part class focusing on ways to name and reduce our stress! Topics Include:

March 15 9:45am
“Stress Reduction 101”
Tammi Plantan & Laura Wood
Parlor

March 22 9:45am
MIND: “Anger/Conflict Management”
Tammi Plantan
Parlor

March 29 9:45am
BODY: “Exercise & Healthy Eating”
Pam Cole and Carrie Palmer
Parlor

April 5 9:45am
SPIRIT: “Faith, Spirituality & Health”
Laura Wood
Parlor

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Welcome to CTK: New Member’s Class

Led by Leigh Pittman & Pastor Ray

Location: Room 209

Have you heard God’s call to become part of the mission and ministry of Christ the King? Our Welcome to CTK is the place to begin. In this course, you will discover the ways that CTK is here to aid you as you grow in faith, hope and love. Also, you will discover ways to get connected to the people and ministry of Christ the King. New Member’s will be received on May 17th.

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Living the Good News—High School Sunday School

Led by Roger & Lynn Kurtz, Jay Smith & Lynn Rogers

Location: HS Room

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It’s Not to Late to Join a Lenten Small Group:

Practicing Faith

Led by Shirley Green & Peggy Hawkins

Date & Time: Thursdays @ 6:30pm

Location: Shirley’s Home

125 Hedgerow Ct. Cary, NC 27513

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Messy Spirituality

(Childcare is Available for this Group)

Led by Doug & Leslie Konst

Date & Time: Sunday @ 4:00pm

Location: Luther Café

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Death by Suburb (Offered Two Different Times/Locations)

Option One: Led by Katie & Larry Wu

Date & Time: Tuesdays @7:15pm

Location: Wu’s House--105 Tasman Ct. Cary, NC 27513

Option Two: Led by Danielle Kosanovich & Ruth Cornwell

Date & Time: Wednesdays Following 11 AM Lenten Service

Location: Luther Café (Bring lunch and join us for what is sure to be lively discussion)

Lenten Supper Meals

Here is the schedule and menus for the 5:30 pm Lenten suppers as described in the previous post about Lenten services.

• March 4 – Lydia Circle will serve sloppy joes, salad and chips.
• March 11 – Grace Circle will serve ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, rolls. Joy Circle will provide desserts.
• March 18 – Rachel Circle will serve lasagna and salad, with hot dogs for the kids.
• March 25 – Martha Circle will serve chili & soup, bread & salad. Esther Circle will provide desserts.
• April 1 – the Congregation Council will serve pancakes, sausages and fruit salad.

New Member Classes (corrected date)

New Member Classes begin Sunday (Mar. 15) at 9:45 AM in room 209. [An earlier version of this news item said it started March 8th, which is incorrect].

Have you heard God’s call to become part of the mission and ministry of Christ the King? Our Welcome to CTK is the place to begin. This class is led by Pastor Ray and Leigh Pittman.

Ash Wednesday and Lent

Please make plans to be in worship on Wednesdays in Lent beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 25th.

On Ash Wednesday and on each Wednesday in Lent we will offer three worship opportunities and our midweek Lenten Supper:

• 7:15 am: A brief Morning Prayer Service
• 11:00 am & 7:00 pm: Lenten Wednesday Midweek Worship
• 5:30 pm: Midweek Lenten Supper in Nagle Hall

The Morning Prayer Service is designed for a fifteen minute period, so that those who commute or who have other morning duties can take advantage of this opportunity to begin their day with prayer, devotion and worship.

The Lenten Wednesday Midweek Worship will be based on the theme: Spiritual Disciplines.

We are pleased to provide our Lenten Supper at 5:30 pm beginning Ash Wednesday and continuing through April 1.