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10550 Georgetown Pike • Great Falls, Virginia 22066 • 703-759-6068 • 703-759-7918 fax

Worship with Holy Communion: Sundays, 8:30 am & 11:00 am

First Saturday Each Month at 6:00 pm

Sunday School begins at 9:45 am

 

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ALL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES

for FEBRUARY 7th

HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW.

The Congregational Meeting will be

rescheduled for February 21st.

Our Mission Statement

As a committed body of Christ, we will gather for worship,

grow in faith, evangelize the Gospel, serve others,

and care for one another in authentic community.

Congregational Meeting Notice

Mark your calendars for February 21st, after the late service, to attend the annual meeting.  Copies of the annual report are available in the Narthex for everyone to review & see what has been happening throughout the year in all of our Ministry areas, as well as the proposed budget for the upcoming year.

Proxy Ballot

 

 

 Upcoming Events Calendar

February 6 - 14

Saturday 2/6

Great Falls AA Group - Luther’s Lounge

7:00 pm

Sunday 2/7

Worship Services

8:30 & 11:00 am

 

Congregational Meeting - Sanctuary

Noon

 

Great Falls AA Group - Luther’s Lounge

7:00 pm

Monday 2/8

MDO Board Meeting

8:00 pm

Tuesday 2/9

VA Conference Meeting

10:30 am

Wednesday 2/10

Men’s Breakfast - Reston Silver Diner

7:00 am

 

Stephen Ministry

6:00 pm

 

King’s Choir - Balcony

7:30 pm

Thursday 2/11

Tiger Scouts - Gysan Hall

6:30 pm

 

Girl Scout Unit Meeting - Gysan Hall

7:00 pm

 

King’s Ringers - Music Room

7:30 pm

Saturday 2/12

Great Falls AA Group - Luther’s Lounge

7:00 pm

Next Sunday 2/14

Worship Services

8:30 & 11:00 am

 

Great Falls AA Group - Luther’s Lounge

7:00 pm

 

The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

February 7

Bulletin Highlights

 

Welcome to Our Epiphany Worship

If you are visiting with us, we welcome you warmly and hope you return soon.  We ask that all - visitors and members alike – fill out a Response Sheet and place it in the offering plate.  If you are looking for a church home and would like more information about Christ the King Lutheran Church, check the appropriate box on this insert and we will be in touch with you!

 

The glory of God is often revealed when and where it is least expected.  God uses our lips to declare that glory, inexperienced and hesitant though they may be.  The Scriptures for the fifth Sunday after Epiphany highlight unlikely instruments and circumstances appointed to reveal the glory of the Lord.  “Who will go for us?” queries the voice of the Lord.  Responding to the call of God: a man of unclean lips, a former persecutor of the church of God, and three fishermen who couldn’t catch a thing.  More surprising still, perhaps, is the fact that we are also called.

  

All who seek God and a deeper life in Christ are welcome to receive Holy Communion.  Those who have not received instruction are invited to come forward for a blessing.  For distribution, we use intinction, where the wafer is touched lightly to the wine before consuming.  The 1st chalice is wine, the 2nd chalice is unfermented grape juice.  If you have a wheat allergy, gluten-free wafers are available at the communion station on the pulpit side.

 

When Disaster Strikes

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be drawn to the earthquake disaster in Haiti.  We have been channeling funds received by Christ the King is two directions:  1) our own church body, the ELCA, through its DISASTER RESPONSE effort; 2) the Hopital Sacre Coeur in Haiti that CTK has supported in the past.  Gifts to either or both of these may be made through checks made out to Christ the King Lutheran Church and earmarked with your particular wishes.  New details about the hospital efforts of Hopital Sacre Coeur (Crudem) are posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex.  You will be heartened by the wonderfully effective response they have made during this crisis.

 

†  Gathering for Worship

Scouting Sunday

Celebrating 100 Years of Boy Scouting in America

The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent youth development organizations, with more than four million youth in its ranks today.  It provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.  Today at Christ the King Church we are celebrating one hundred years of scouting as boy scouts who are also members of our church help us with the 11:00am service.  Our church supports local scout groups and shares the BSA belief that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

 

Scouting came to America one hundred years ago.  One day in 1909 in London, England, an American publisher, William D. Boyce, lost his way in a dense fog.  He Stopped under a street lamp and tried to figure out where he was.  A boy approached him and asked if he could be of help.  "You certainly can," said Boyce.  He told the boy that he wanted to find a certain business office in the center of the city.

 

"I'll take you there," said the boy.  When they got to the destination, Mr. Boyce reached into his pocket for a tip.  But the boy stopped him.  "No thank you, sir.  I am a Scout.  I won't take anything for helping."

 

"A Scout?  And what might that be?" asked Boyce.  The boy told the American about himself and his brother Scouts. Boyce became very interested.  After finishing his errand, he had the boy take him to the British Scouting office.

 

At the office, Boyce met Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the famous British general who had founded the Scouting movement in Great Britain.  Boyce was so impressed with what he learned that he decided to bring Scouting home with him.

 

On February 8, 1910, Boyce and a group of business, civic and youth leaders founded the Boy Scouts of America.  From that day forth, Scouts have celebrated February 8 as the birthday of Scouting in the United States.  Since then, more than 110 million Americans have been boy scouts, including Gerald Ford, the only U.S. President who earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

 

Scout Oath

On my honor, I will do my best, To do my duty to God and my country; To obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.

 

Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

 

Scouts participating in today’s service

From Troop 55, Great Falls: Will Wilson, Eagle Scout, Grant Maxwell, Eagle Scout, Patrick Canis, Eagle Scout, Don Moran, Roger Lambert

From Troop 673, Great Falls: Cody Jones, Life Scout

From Troop 1154, Ashburn: Nick Hawkins, Life Scout

From Cub Scout Pack 1154, Ashburn: Ben Hawkins, Wolf Scout

 

 

“I Do” - Stewardship Information

As of now, we have heard from 92 families pledging anticipated gifts of $372,814 for 2010.  These numbers are just above the pledges received by this time a year ago.  Have we heard from you?  Estimate of Giving cards and Time and Talent forms are available in the narthex.  If yours hasn’t yet been returned, please fill one out today and place it in the box!  THANKS!

 

 

Click here for the Time & Talent Response

Click here for an Estimate of Giving Card

 

Youth and Family Ministry

Important: Deadline for Mission Trip is February 10th!

 

Raising Up Parents

Who:                Parents of Jr. High thru Young Adult

What:               Meeting for Fellowship and Support

Where:             The home of:

Karen and Andrew Sweet

50 Cedar Dr. Sterling, VA 20164

When:               February 12, 2010 7:00pm    

Each participant is asked to bring their favorite snack or hors d’oeuvres.

The host will provide the beverages.

 

Shekinah

“Shekinah 2010, Metro DC Synod’s Youth Ministry weekend for 7th and 8th grade youth will be held March 19-21, 2010 at the 4H Center in Front Royal, VA.

The theme this year is “Gear Up Game On” using Ephesians 6:10-18, we will look at what we need and how we go about preparing ourselves to live a faithful and a faith-filled life.”  All Confirmation students are strongly encouraged to attend.  Information and registration materials are in the narthex and registration forms, with the deposit of $40, must be turned no later than February 14th, 2010.

 

 Operation Sharehouse

“This year, Stop Hunger Now is encouraging Christians to take a serious look at their discipleship by asking themselves a single simple question. ‘If Christ was hungry, what would I do?’”  Christ the King has the opportunity to feed the hungry in Haiti and other places throughout the world.

Please mark your calendar for the congregation-wide service event Operation Sharehouse on February 21st after the 11am worship service.  If you are at least 5-years-old, we need your help packaging 10,000 meals.  Sign up or drop your donation at the Operation Sharehouse table in the narthex.

 

Youth and Adult Forum

Save the Date! Sunday, the Youth and Family ministry will host a forum for senior high youth on March 7th at 6:00 until 8:30PM.  This event will be an opportunity to talk about important issues, faith and scripture. Invitations will be sent the first of February.  Look for more details on the bulletin board in emails, bulletins and the March newsletter. See Steve Wilson or Deb Cantrell for more details.

 

Upcoming Youth and Family Events

 

February

7th          Souper Bowl of Caring - before & after each service

 

10th       Last date to reserve your spot for 2010 Mission Trip!

 

12th      Raising Up Parents - 7:00pm at the Sweet’s Home

 

21st        Operation Sharehouse - 12:15pm in Gysan Hall

 

27th        7th & 8th Grade Lock In - 7:00pm(Sat)-9:30am (Sun) - Youth Room

Note this event was rescheduled from the 14th, to allow chaperones to celebrate Valentine’s Day with their sweethearts.

 

28th      5th & 6th Grade Games & Subs - 12:30pm - Youth Room

 

 

March

7th        Sr. High Forum - 6-8:30pm in Gysan Hall

 

20th-21st              Shekinah 2010 - Exact time of departure TBD

 

21st      Senior High Fellowship - Time TBD

 

28th      Cross-Generational Seder - Time TBD - Gysan Hall

 

28th      5th & 6th Grade Youth Event - 12:00pm

 

 

April

4th          Easter - No SS, Confirmation or Youth Groups

 

11th        8th Grade Parents Meeting - 7:00pm

 

17th        8th Grade Confirmation Retreat - TBD

                Sr. Youth Group - 6:00pm

 

25th        7th & 8th Confirmation Service Event - TBD

                Hunter Woods 5th and 6th Grade Service Event - TBD

 

 

 †  Serving Others

February Cedars

All seniors (those 55 and older) are invited to join us on Tuesday, February 16th, at 11:00am, at the Great Falls United Methodist Church.  The program will be presented by Great Falls Fire Chief Frank Smith, who will fill us in on all the plans for the new fire station.  The meal follows at Noon.  Cost is $5 and reservations are requested.  Please call the GFUMC Office at 703 759-3705 by Thursday, February 11th, to reserve your spot.

 

NOVACO News

NOVACO (transitional housing for domestic violence victims) is in need of a car donation for the client supported by our congregation.  Car donations given to NOVACO benefit a family that needs reliable transportation to get to work, to school and to appointments.  Donors receive the maximum tax donation allowable for vehicles.  If you have a vehicle that you would like to donate, please call the NOVACO office (703-218-3984) or go to www.novaco.org to download donation forms.

 

†  Community Life

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Extravaganza!!!

Tuesday, February 16th - 6:00-7:45pm in Gysan Hall

Come join in the fun!  “Children” of all ages are invited to eat a delicious pancake dinner, make crafts, play pancake games and participate in a special coronation of the queen and king of Shrove Tuesday!  Dinner starts at 6:00pm, followed by the games, then the coronation.  Everything should be done by 7:45pm, so families can get home early on a school night.  See you there!

 

 

JOIN

DEB CANTRELL

and

PASTOR PAUL

and listen to

 

Five  Unheard  Voices  of  Lent

 

“STIRRED  BY  THE  LIGHT”

 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.

 

Wednesday Evenings

Between Ash Wednesday and Holy Week

 

A HALF-HOUR OF REFLECTION WITH

SCRIPTURE, SONG, AND PRAYER

 

February 24            Judas’ Mother

 

March 3                  The Dove Seller

 

March 10                The Blind Boy’s Neighbor

 

March 17                A Grumbling Scribe

 

March 24                A Regretful Pharisee

 

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ASH  WEDNESDAY

7:30 p.m.

 

February 17         Service with sermon,

Imposition of Ashes,

And Holy Communion

 

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