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The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 7
Bulletin Highlights
Welcome! We are glad that you are
worshipping with us today on this Rally Day Weekend. After a busy
summer of travels (NOTE bulletins brought back posted on the bulletin
board near the nursery showing where our congregation was disbursed
during the summer), it’s good to be back together again! Don’t forget
that there are learning opportunities for all ages at 9:45am. Following
the late service, we will gather on the front yard of the church for a
balloon loft and BBQ. EVERYONE IS INVITED! Take time to visit
“Ministry Tables” and look at ways you might serve in this new year.
If you are visiting with us today, a special welcome to you. We pray
that through our worship together, God’s grace will connect with you in
a ‘real authentic’ way.
We live in a web of relations, and the
church is just one among many. As we live closer with one another,
problems of all kinds can arise, and we are to figure out what to do in
the midst of these problems. In our Gospel Lesson today, Jesus offers
some good advice. Jesus is concerned with the daily ethics of our lives
together in our “Life In The Web” which includes the church. As you
prepare for worship, take a few minutes to read over the lessons, and
pray that God’s Spirit may truly be felt in our lives!
† Gathering for
Worship
King’s Chimers
The King’s Chimers are a group of third to sixth graders that play tone
chime music. Practices are held on Sunday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30pm
(the same time as adult education classes). The group plays about once
a month for a CTK service & once or twice a year for outside
organizations. The only things that are required are a willingness to
work as part of a group & consistent attendance. Children who are
interested in becoming new members of the group this year (and one or
both of their parents) are asked to sign up on the bulletin insert & to
attend a summer workshop, which will be held on September 7th. Regular
practices will begin on September 14th. Workshops & practices are held
in the Music Room.
Cantor Camp Rescheduled!!
I am changing the day of Cantor Camp to September 20th at 10:00am in the
Choir Loft. This camp is for current cantors and all confirmed youth
and adults who would like to be a cantor (sing the Kyrie in worship).
If you wish to cantor this year, you need to attend this camp, or see me
to schedule a time to refresh your command of the various liturgical
settings. Contact: Jane Cooper, Phone: 703-759-3919.
Find The Joy!
PSALM 149 says: “Praise the Lord. Sing to the Lord a new song, his
praise in the assembly of the saints. Let Israel rejoice in their
Maker; Let the people of Zion be glad in their King. Let them praise
his name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp.
For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with
salvation. Let the saints rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on
their beds.”
Where is the JOY in your life? Are you GLAD to be a Christian? Just as
“the Lord takes delight in his people” we should be delighting in Him.
Come “sing for joy” in the King’s Choir or “make music to him” with the
King’s Ringers. Rehearsals started Wednesday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m.
for King’s Choir and Thursday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. for King’s
Ringers. For more information, contact Jane Cooper, Director of King’s
Choir at 703-759-3919 or Andrew Dobos, Director of King’s Ringers at
301-460-9642.
Female Voices Needed!
Our King’s Choir desperately needs more Sopranos and Altos (female
voices). I know there are talented voices in our congregation. Perhaps
some of you ladies with small children can get your husband to put the
kids to bed one night a week so you can make choir rehearsal. The
weekly commitment for choir is 7:30pm Wednesday nights with run-throughs
on Sundays at 10:30am in the choir loft (8:20 for early worship only 4
times this season). Youth from the 7th grade up are also encouraged to
join. Sign up on the response sheet for King's Choir!
† Growing in
Faith
Adult Education
Join others in Fellowship Hall from either 10-10:15am, or 10:15-10:30,
or around the “coffee pot” today and learn about “The Bible Book of
Faith Initiative” planned for Christ the King starting in September.
Our classes will provide an introduction to the creation, collection,
and canonization of Scripture. Adults will discover where the Bible
came from, will better understand how it was put together, and will
examine the contribution the Reformation made through scriptural
literacy. Classes will be held Sunday mornings at 9:45am in “Luther’s
Lounge.” Other classes are planned depending on interest. We would
like to also offer this at other times: Sunday Evening, Weekday
(Morn/Eve). Sign up on the Response Sheet, or on Rally Day Sunday.
Please keep this important initiative in your prayers!
YOU H
and Family Ministry
2009 ELCA National High
School Youth Gathering
“Jesus – Justice – Jazz”
July 22-26, 2009
All High School Youth (grades 9-12),
start planning now for the ELCA National Youth Gathering in New Orleans,
Louisiana July 22-26, 2009. Plan to be a part of the 36,000 youth and
adults who will gather for worship and work together for the sake of
long-term Gulf Coast Recovery in New Orleans.
Look in your mailbox soon for important
registration information. Registration deposits ($125 non-refundable)
and registration forms will be due in the church office no later than
Sunday, September 7th (Rally Day). Visit
www.elca.org/gathering for
more information as well. For more information, contact Taz
Miller-Cvilikas, Brett McMillen, or Pastor Scott. For those with Face
Book accounts, you can join the interest group (DRIVEN Interest ELCA New
Orleans Gathering).
2009 Middle School Work Camp
Summer Mission Trip
Rocky Mount, North
Carolina July 19-25, 2009
All Middle School Youth (7th and 8th
Grades), start planning now for our Summer 2009 Mission Trip to Work
Camp in Rocky Mount, North Carolina (about 4 hours away). This Mission
Trip is a requirement for Confirmation Students.
Look in your mailbox soon for important
registration information. Registration deposits ($50 non-refundable)
and registration contract will be due in the church office no later than
Sunday, September 14th. For more information, contact Pastor Gysan or
Pastor Scott.
DRIVEN Wednesday Movie Nights – Take
break from School Work
Remember that on Wednesdays we will gather together at 7:00pm in the
youth room to watch a good hearted movie and enjoy each other’s
company. Friends and family are welcomed.
† Evangelizing
the Gospel
New Member Orientation
Our next new member reception will be September 21st, at the 11:00am
service. Prior to that we invite interested people to attend the 90
minute orientation sessions on Tuesday’s – September 9 & 16. If you are
interested in joining please check the Response Sheet or notify Pastor
Gysan.
Mission Congregation Prayer Partners
& Info
You are invited to an OPEN HOUSE to
welcome Dax Jordan, Mission Developer for the ELCA Ashburn Mission, 4:00
- 5:30 p.m., Sunday, September 21st, at Creighton Corner Elementary
School, 23171 Minerva, Ashburn. The school is located off of Belmont
Ridge Road, 1/2 mile south of Ryan Road. Turn east on Park Drive to
Minerva. Indicate your willingness to be a Prayer Partner on the
Sign-up list in the narthex. $5,000 from our Silver to Gold tithe is
being sent to this congregation to help “connect others with God’s
grace.”
† Serving Others
NOVACO Life Skills Dinner
We are looking for donations of: 1. taco
meat, 2. taco chicken, 3. hard & soft taco shells, 4. chopped lettuce,
chopped tomatoes and grated cheese, 5. refried beans, 6. dessert, 7.
beverages. Also, if anyone can volunteer to set up and/or serve. The
amount of food is usually for 20 -25 people. Please bring donations to
the church Sunday afternoon (9/14) or Monday (9/15) by 4:00pm. Mark the
response sheet if you can help.
Property Team
The CTK Property Team is in search of new
members to decrease the work load of the few by having a few ‘experts’
on the committee to help with the decision making process within the
following areas:
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Plumbing – for both church and
parsonages
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Painting – for both church and
parsonages
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Outdoor Grounds – for both church and
parsonages
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Indoor Beautification – both church &
parsonages (painting, carpets, furniture, organization, etc)
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Electrical – for both church and
parsonages
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Handyman – for both church and
parsonages
If you have experience/expertise in one
of these areas we could really use your help. Your ‘services’ would
only be called upon if/when issues dealing with these areas arise.
Using your expertise, the property team would seek your assistance and
guidance on the best course of action to take to solve the issue. The
property team would still be overall responsible for taking care of the
duty, but your input would greatly enhance our ability to get things
done in a timely and efficient manner.
If you are interested in being the
‘Property Team Head’ for one of these area, or would like more
information about this service to the Church, or would just be willing
to help out with the property team, please mark the response sheet or
contact Tom Kalka, CTK Council Member - Property Chairman, at:
703-328-0959 or
Tom.Kalka@CustomFitnessConcepts.com.
Great Falls Ecumenical Council
Representative Needed
The GFEC joins together in ministries of worship, fellowship, education,
and service. We are thankful for the continuing service of Milt
Critchfield, and also thank Susan Boruff for her years of work. Susan
has asked to be replaced and we are seeking another representative from
Christ the King. The GFEC meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at
noon alternating between various churches. On Thursday of this week
there will be a retreat at Camp Fraser from 10am-2pm. If you are
interested in possibly becoming a representative, contact Pastor Gysan
or sign the appropriate box on the Response Sheet.
† Community Life
Lutheran Women’s Retreat
Interested in attending an all Lutheran
Women’s Retreat at the Ramada Inn 1776 in Williamsburg, October 17-19?
The theme is “Hearing With The Heart.” Registration is $90 which
includes all retreat materials and meals, plus lodging ($67 per night
and can be with a roommate). Deadline for registration is September
20. Contact LaVonne Gysan at 703-757-7207 if interested or
lavonnegysan@verizon.net.
Fall Festival – Coming
September 21st! – Dogwood Farm Parsonage
Be sure to reserve the afternoon of
September 21st, from 4:00 to 7:00pm, for the annual Fall Festival!
We’ll have lots of activities, such as face painting, games (and
prizes!), volleyball…and of course, some great food! If you can help
provide any of these items or set up/clean up, please be sure to mark
the worship response sheet in the upcoming Sunday bulletins! We are
also seeking “prizes” again this year, if you have anything you may
donate, please mark the response sheet. Finally, we need volunteers to
prepare 5 lbs. Of pork or chicken BBQ for the festival (we will provide
you with a very easy recipe in advance…just mark this space on the
response sheet).
Annual Christmas Party
Christmas is right around the corner
(well, OK…maybe not). But, we have passed the halfway mark on the
calendar and are now in planning mode for Christmas ‘08. We are
tentatively scheduling our adult Christmas party for the evening of
Saturday, December 6th. We are thinking about a St Nicholas Day party
theme and have a group of party planners raring to go! We just need a
home to have the party in, so if you could host us, we’ll supply the
fun! Please e-mail MDKiffe@aol.com
if you can help us out.
Men’s Breakfast Small Group
Beginning September 10th, we’ll be
starting a Men’s Breakfast Small Group every 2nd and 4th Wednesday
Morning of the Month at 6:00am at the Silver Diner in Reston. Join us
for breakfast, fellowship and a devotion to start your day. Mark the
response sheet if you are interested. For more information, contact
Pastor Scott.
New Mom’s Small Group
Starting 2nd & 4th Sundays @ 9:45am
Beginning Sunday, September 14th, this
Small Group is for Moms with toddlers and babies who want to gather for
fellowship, conversation and devotions. We’ll meet in the Youth and
Family Ministers’ Office which is right across from the Nursery (how
convenient!) every 2nd and 4th Sundays of the Month from
9:45am-10:45am. Mark the response sheet if you are interested. For
questions, contact Jen McAnally at
jcmcanally@verizon.net or
(703) 421-0399.
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