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The Latest News from Christ The King
| September 17, 2010 |
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Prayers
We Give Thanks for...
CHRISTINE KNAPP - Thank you for her sister Nikki's visit.
HELGA - Thank you for her sister's visit from England.
KEVIN AND CORINA ALLEN - Thank you for 14 years of marriage.
NICK AND DENISE SCALZO - Wishing much joy and love for Mr. & Mrs. Haye, their son-in-law and daughter.
TODD AMES - Thank you for the start of Sunday School.
LYNDA MALOCHLEB - Thank you for success at college.
SHERRI ROSSMAN - Thank you for a new job application.
MARY KAY GRIFFITH - Wishes for a wonderful school year.
THANK YOU for a successful rummage sale.
Lord, We Pray for...
MATTHEW - Travel mercies back to England.
JONATHAN - Travel mercies back to Afghanistan.
BARBARA - Heal sister-in-law's brain tumor.
BARBARA ENGEL - Repair friend Lillian's broken arm.
ANN WILKENS - Travel mercies.
LORENA HENRY - Heal her friend, Ray.
MICHAEL - Reunite him with his foster family.
FIRE VICTIMS - Make them whole again.
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 A Message From
Pastor Paul
As the Apostle Paul thanked God for the congregation in Philippi, so I thank God for Christ the King in Vestal. You
have very graciously welcomed my wife Ann and me. In less than two
weeks, we have begun to feel comfortable among you. I still don't know
where the light switches are - and at the same time - feel at ease with you.
The staff has warmly welcomed me. They
are teaching me what they do and what I need to do. Their operative
words are something like, "This is how we've done it, what would you
like to do?" I can work with this attitude.
The
lay leaders have also graciously received me. In all the congregations
I've served, the September congregational council meeting ranks #1 as
the best "first" council meetings that I've experienced. The
meeting was clearly a gathering of Christians who loved and cared for
one another, and for the world. Clearly, Christ was the center of that
meeting.
The
deacons are training me in the ways of worship at Christ the King. The
Transition Team is on task and on schedule for this point on the transition time line.
And Rally Day was a day to remember! The
welcome brunch was a really "feel good" event for Ann and me. I wish I
could have eaten more! I walked around and observed the educational
activities going on; I saw significant activities helping young
Christians grow in their relationship with Christ and one another. There was also strong adult leadership in those classes.
And worship in both services was a mountain top experience. Your responses to the parable of the lost sheep showed me that you knew the gospel of Christ and rejoice in Him. Thanks be to God!
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 The CTK Talent Show/Potluck Dinner
Is Coming!
Bring your appetite for food, fun, and fellowship. Sign up sheets for the talent show and dish you plan to bring are in the entrance hall. Mark your calendars - October 14th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Contact Julie Sifert at 785-3697 or jsifert@stny.rr.com |
 News from Julie
Wednesday Bible Study to help Work Camp Youth
After years of donating money to families in Africa, the
Wednesday Bible Study is dedicating this year's donations to our work camp volunteers. Let's hear it for small group power!
Jesus and Friends' Worm Compost Station Now Upstairs!
On Rally Day we learned about worms being great recyclers. Now we
get to see them be stewards of God's creation - just like us. They're making a fertile soil that can grow healthful vegetables
and beautiful flowers. To see our compost station, come upstairs anytime and get directions to make your own at home! |
 Notes from Angie
Bonfire! On
Saturday, September 25th, at my house. Please bring a snack food
or drink to share, and a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. S'more
fixin's will be provided. RSVP to Angie (624-0305 or 729-8993) by Wednesday, September 22nd. Directions:
2177 Airport Road, Binghamton - Take Exit 71 off of Route 17. Drive
5.25 miles north on Airport Rd. There is no number on the mailbox;
house on LEFT across from the Airport Inn.
The Wednesday Night Youth Drop-in
has moved to Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30. We meet every week, including holidays. Specific
activities are planned for some weeks, such as watching a movie, playing games, or
cooking. Other weeks, we just hang out and talk or listen
to music. Pizza or other snacks are provided.
The Garage Sale was a Great Success! Thank you to
everyone who donated items to sell, purchased items, and/or volunteered their
time to pick up items, set up, work the sale, and clean up afterwards. It was A LOT of work, with some fun and God sightings mixed in too. All
in all, we raised $1,095. This means Thrivent will provide $500 in
supplemental funds. Huge thanks to the Southern Tier Chapter of Thrivent
for once again supporting the CTK Work Campers' fundraising efforts!
Upcoming Activities - Want to make a difference in our community and beyond? Below are a few service activities to get involved in locally. Work Camp
and Confirmation youth can use any of these activities to meet their service
requirements. Everyone else can find out just how good it feels to help some great causes.
Also, I am always looking for new service events and
community activities. Please send info to aroux@ctkvestal.org or call 624-0305; four to six weeks notice is appreciated!
Sunday 10/3 - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Walk, Recreation Park. 10 AM check in; walk starts at 11:30. For more info
go to www.makingstrides.acsevents.org/.
Sunday 10/17 - 28th Annual Hunger Walk for
CHOW, Binghamton University. Follow signs on campus for 1 PM registration; walk
starts at 2 PM.
Saturday 10/23 - Knock 'Em Down For Ramp It Up, Sunset
Lanes, Kirkwood 12-4pm. This bowling tournament will fund the Broome
County Council of Churches "Ramp It Up" ramp building
project. October 1st is the registration deadline. Call
724-9130 for forms.
Saturday 10/30 -Soup Kitchen 10 to 2 at the 1st
United Methodist Church, on the corner of McKinley & Monroe in
Endicott. Contact Todd Eames (761-3744) or Angie Roux (aroux@ctkvestal.org or 624-0305) for
details or to sign up.
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"Sermon Blurbs" for September and October
Sept. 19 "EXTRAORDINARY MERCY"
Of all Jesus' parables, the parable in Luke 16:1-13 is
probably the most difficult to understand. What does it mean? Can you
find its mercy and faith?
Sept. 26 "SCRIPTURE PLUS"
In the
parable of the rich man and poor Lazarus in Luke 16;19-31, Father
Abraham makes the point that holy scripture is sufficient and, at the
same time, even more is given by God.
Oct. 3 "WHO'S IN CHARGE?"
Previously Jesus had told the disciples a parable in which
the master served the servants. The parable in Luke 17:5-10 is a
correction to any misunderstanding that Jesus' followers might have.
Oct. 10 "THANKS BE TO GOD"
One out of ten of the cleansed lepers thanks to Jesus in Luke 17:11-19. Is ten percent the norm for human thanksgiving?
Oct. 17 "NAGGING PRAYER"
In
Luke 18:1-8 Jesus presents a nagging woman as a role model for the
prayer of disciples. What does this model tell us about our own prayer
life and the God who hears our prayers?
Oct. 24 "RECEIVING RIGHTEOUSNESS"
In
Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the tax collector and the Pharisee
demonstrates that righteousness is not something achieved; rather, it
is something received.
Oct. 31 "LUTHER AT WARTBURG"
Impersonators
of historical persons are popular. Today an impersonator of Martin
Luther tells about his stay at Wartburg Castle. The Gospel for
Reformation Day is John 8:31-36.
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OUR MISSION
To bring healing and new life to hurting and hungering people through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Contact Info
Church Office: Beth Quattrochiocchi: 607.729.2688
Director of Children's Ministry: Julie Sifert: 607.729.2688 (Office) | 607.785.3697 (Home) Director of Youth Ministry: Angie Roux: 607.729.2688 (Office) | 607.729.8993 (Home) |
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