CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH IN GREENVILLE

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March, 2016

Traveling through Lent to CTK Church Council President Andrea Holtzer Vice President TBA Secretary David Snyder Property Gayle and David McLaurin Worship Renate Schmidt Outreach Rebekah Mintz Fellowship Charlie Watson Faith Development/ Lifelong Learning Janet Hammond Vision and Mutual Ministry Ruth Ann Bouchillon Congregation Treasurer Ned Wilder

In the News at CTK Put in numerical order

Andrea’s Hints for Health 5 Announcements 4 Birthdays 6 March Readings 2 Pastors Pen 3 Prayer Concerns 2 President’s Letter 4 Serving Schedule 7 Stewardship 6

As we journey through this season, we undergo a number of emotional changes. Reflecting on our own sinfulness, the condition of this sinful world, and the call from God that we, too, take up our cross…

~ Maundy Thursday and Good Friday ~ We are blessed by the realization that God loves us in spite of all this— that we are already children of a loving God who would willingly suffer and die in order to prove that innocence survives betrayal, love overcomes hatred, and life overcomes death. In the times of trial and sorrow, we are never left without the comfort of our Lord and Savior. Lets gather on Easter morning to celebrate the LOVE that endures and conquers all evil, bringing new life to this earth and making each of us a new creation!

and The Resurrection of Our Lord! Maundy Thursday—CTK leads worship-7:00 pm Holy Communion Good Friday—EUCC leads worship-7:00 pm Tenebrae Service Easter Sunday—Sunrise at 7:00 am in the Labyrinth Coffee and Pastries —Holy Communion at 9:OO am in the Sanctuary

MarchReadings Last Sunday after Epiphany; The Transfiguration of Our Lord March 6 Fourth Sunday in Lent Joshua 5:9-12 Psalm 32 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 March 13 Fifth Sunday in Lent Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126 Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8 March 20 Palm Sunday Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16 Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 22:14- -23:56 March 27 Easter Sunday Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Luke 24: 1-12

COMMUNITY & CHRIST THE KING PRAYER CONCERNS At CTK, we take prayer seriously, and we appreciate your help in this ministry. Please help us keep our community prayer list up to date by letting us know of current needs, and by telling us when a name can be removed from the list. Our Current Prayer List: Healing: Win Roz (Andrea’s friend) Raymond Hinkle (Ellen William’s Grandson) Josh ( Polly’s nephew), Mary Droege, Amy Camp, Gina Faulkner, and the Eskew Family, especially the mother and father.. Grieving: Tina (Lisa’s friend) the Byouk Family Kathy Brannon, the Rev. Hank Moody Family. Others: Victims of the huge number of violent attacks including mass shootings, bombings. Perpetrators of these violent actions. Refugees, and those who decide whether the refugees are accepted or not. We pray for peace throughout the world. Our Prayer Request list is located on a clipboard in the Gathering Area. Names may be added at any time. Please contact us to add or remove names from the bulletin: [email protected] or (864) 234-5647 Would you like? ____ To speak with Pastor Anderson ____ Pastor Anderson to pray for you ____ Pastor Anderson to pray with you/your family ____ Pastor Anderson to visit you Name:______________________________________________ Phone number:___________________________________ Address:___________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

By the middle of the 18th century, it was common for friends to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. 2

The Pastor’s Pen Dr. Linda Anderson, Pastor March 1, 2016

My beloved Congregation, Thank you so very much for the wonderful celebration of my installation as Pastor of Christ the King!! What a joy to be officially your pastor, and to be able to celebrate that new start with you! I hope we will find great joy in the ministry we share in the years to come. It was especially wonderful to see a large crowd here the day before the installation service, to "spruce up" the church property and buildings. Nothing builds up our fellowship more than a good-natured sharing of the workload, a load that includes speaking the gospel, and acting on it. We must be stewards of our abilities and properties. And of course, it looks so much better now! Just as the property needed much attention to be renewed for service, the rest of the gifts God has given us --the people, programs, leadership, study, worship, fellowship, and more-these also need attention to be ready for service. As we know, nothing in this world can survive without change: if it doesn't grow stronger, it declines. So now is "To everything there is a seathe time to be active in new ways, to put more energy and son, and a time for every pururgency back into those ministries that have limped or simpose under heaven... a time to ply existed for the past couple of years, and time to disbuild up..." Ecclesiastes 3:1,3 cover new ministries that meet the needs in our community. Your Congregational Council has been considering new avenues of service, redefining team responsibilities, inviting new partners to join us in ministry. Our Ministry Teams (Worship, Vision, Faith Development, Property, Fellowship, and Outreach) are busy clarifying their job descriptions so that you, our members and friends, can see where you may help build. So, what about you? Do you have a place in CTK's ministries? Have you found your niche? Perhaps you have had a place, but it is time to change to a different one. Or perhaps it is time to locate a partner to share in the joy and help in the ministry you have undertaken. We all move through those 'seasons and times' mentioned above in Proverbs, and it is important to recognize the season for building up the body of Christ at CTK. Please examine your place in our congregation, and jump in with joy wherever you belong! Joyfully in Christ's service,

Pastor Linda Anderson 3

A note from our Council President

March 3, 2016 Dear Friends, I’d like to take a moment to thank everyone who participated in Pastor Anderson’s Installation! I could feel friendships being formed or strengthened as we worked together to make the church shine for Pastor on her important day. The whole weekend was a joyous event that left me reflecting on it days afterwards. I hope it was meaningful for you as well. The next council meeting is on Sunday, March 13th, and the Annual Meeting will be on Sunday, March 20th. It is Palm Sunday. We chose that day because we are obligated to give the congregation adequate notice, and if we don’t hold the meeting on the 20th, we’d be well into April. I hope we have as many members as possible in attendance. Our Lenten services have been very inspiring. The light supper before the evening service has given us the opportunity to break bread together, share a few laughs, and enjoy some wonderful homemade soups. The Holden Lenten Service is beautiful and a new experience for me. We still have a couple of weeks to go, and we’d love to see you if you are able. That’s about all I can think of at the moment! If there’s anything else you’d like to see added to the monthly newsletter (or deleted or changed), please don’t hesitate to let us know. This is only one method we use to share news with you, but we are open to suggestions on how to make it even better. Blessings, Andrea Holtzer

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Announcements Backpack Buddies: On February 20, 30 volunteers came together and packed 198 bags of food for our “Little Buddies” at Paris Elementary School. ++++ Book Club: Will meet on March 4th, at Bonefish Grill on Woodruff Road. We are reading " All the Stars in the Heavens” by Adriana Tregiani. ++++ Church Council: Will meet on March 13th at 7:45 am. ++++ God’s Pantry: Is in need of canned vegetables and soup. Donations maybe dropped off at the church office TuesdayThursday 10:00 am—2:00 pm . ++++ Wired Word: (Adult Sunday School) today; Please join us and help us consider how it is possible to live as Christians in the world today! ++++ Worship Committee: will meet on March 6th, after church at Renate's house for lunch and planning holy week services. ++++ Habitat For Humanity : Would you like to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity? The Golden Strip Church Coalition will build a new home for a family in Simpsonville SC this year If you would like to help out please let Pastor Anderson know. ++++ Spring Forwarded: Just a reminder that on March 13th Daylight saving time begins, spring forwarded one hour! ++++ The Movie, Risen, will be shown at 3:45 PM this Sunday, March 6th, at the Regal Cinemas on Woodruff Road. We will meet out front at 3:15PM. ++++ th Congregational Meeting : Will be held on March 20 right after worship service. ++++ Special Visit from Rachel Harris Hoffman: Rachel will be visiting on March 13th, if you would like to visit with her please give her a call.

Christ the King Lutheran Church Lenten Season Schedule

Day

Event

Time

February 9 February 10

Shrove Tuesday Supper Ash Wednesday Worship

5:30-6:30 pm Pancakes and Fellowship 12:00 & 7:00 pm Imposition of Ashes

February 17

Lenten Supper and Service

6:00-6:30 pm Simple Soup Supper 6:30 pm Holden Evening Prayer & Bible Study

Wednesday Supper and Service throughout Lent: February 24th+March 2nd+March 9th+March16th March 20

Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday 9:00 am

March 24 March 25

Maundy Thursday Service Good Friday Service

March 27 RESURRECTION of our LORD March 27 RESURRECTION of our LORD

Procession with Palms, Holy Communion

7:00 pm New Commandment & Holy Communion 7:00 pm Tenebrae Service (Service of Darkness)

7:00 am 9:00 am 5

Sunrise Service in the Labyrinth Festival Service with Holy Communion

Hints for Health, February 2016 I don’t know about you, but I’m hoping to make some health dietary changes in 2016. The following is a list called “10 Foods Nutritionists Love” on WebMD: 1. Beans. Calypso, scarlet, black turtle, cranberry -- even the variety names of this delicious food are pretty cool. They’re such a nutrient dynamo that beans are the only food recognized in two food groups, vegetables and proteins, says Connie Evers, RD, author of How to Teach Nutrition to Kids. Beans are high in low-fat protein, packed with fiber, and contain a host of nutrients and phytonutrients, the combination of which may help guard against diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers while also building and repairing muscle. Add beans to soups, stews, and chili. Sprinkle them in salads, and add them to burritos or scrambled eggs. Or try blending beans with spices for great spreads or dips. 2. Greek Yogurt. Smooth, creamy, and extra-thick, Greek yogurt is a great source of protein, potassium, and calcium and is also an important source of probiotics. The nutrients in yogurt help build strong bones, aid digestion, and keep your immune system going strong. Along with having less watery whey than regular yogurt -- which helps make the Greek variety super-thick -- Greek yogurt also has less sodium and fewer carbs than regular yogurt and packs twice the protein. Use plain nonfat Greek yogurt as a base for salad dressings, dips, and smoothies, suggests Evers, or try topping soups, stews, nachos, or chili with it. If you like your yogurt sweet, add a teaspoon of jam and sprinkle in some nuts or seeds and you've got a quick, healthy on-the-go breakfast. 3. Sweet Potatoes. One of the most nutritious vegetables you can eat -- especially if you leave the skins on -- sweet potatoes are rich in heart-healthy potassium and vision-boosting vitamin A. Fat- and cholesterol-free, sweet potatoes also have a rich, sugary flavor while still being low in calories. Cubed sweet potatoes cook up quickly in the microwave, or you can toss them with a bit of oil and seasonings and roast them in the oven. Sweet potatoes can also give body to stews and a sweet flavor to lasagnas and other casseroles. 4. Peanuts. Like other legumes, peanuts are packed with the protein your body needs to build and repair muscle. They also contain mono- and polyunsaturated fats, important for heart health. The nutrients in peanuts possibly may lower your risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Eat peanuts with their thin red skins on, suggests David Grotto, RD, author of 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life!, and you'll get the same antioxidants you find in wine and chocolate. 5. Kefir. Kefir is a fermented drink usually made with cow, goat, or sheep's milk, though it can also be made from rice, coconut, or soy milk. Described by some as a mildly carbonated liquid yogurt, kefir is rich in calcium and protein and is also "a good source of magnesium, riboflavin, folate, and B12," says Grotto. Like yogurt, kefir contains probiotics, which not only aid digestion but may also help manage symptoms of IBS or Crohn's disease. These probiotics may also treat or prevent vaginal or urinary infections in women. Kefir can be a nutritious, drinkable breakfast or quick, filling snack, but you can also blend it in smoothies and shakes or add it to soups, breads, and other baked goods.

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6. Strawberries. Strawberries may be the favorite fruit of summer. More than just juicy and sweet, strawberries also pack 160% of your daily vitamin C inside that succulent scarlet skin. Strawberries are a great source for digestion-boosting fiber, for vitamin C, which helps keep teeth and gums in good condition, and for flavonoids, which may improve mental function and fight breast and prostate cancer. Fresh or frozen, strawberries "are a nutrition powerhouse," Grotto says, so add them to a summer salad, make a succulent fruit salsa, or drizzle ripe, ruby-red strawberries with a bit of dark chocolate for a healthier alternative to cake. 7. Mushrooms. Mushrooms don't just add flavor to a stir-fry; they're also low in calories and an excellent source of the cancer-fighting mineral, selenium. Additionally, these humble plants are the highest vegetarian source of vitamin D and they're high in copper and potassium, nutrients needed for normal heart rhythm, nerve function, and red blood cell production. Mushrooms cook in a flash and pair equally well with vegetarian, vegan, or meaty meals. Slice them onto sandwiches or into salads, or put them in any recipe that could use a more toothsome texture. 8. Pineapple. "I love pineapple!" says Elisa Zied, RD, author of Nutrition at Your Fingertips. A great source of vitamin C, this super-sweet fruit is also rich in minerals, fiber, B vitamins, and enzymes. The nutrients found in pineapple -- and so many other fruits and veggies -- may lower blood pressure, protect against cancer, and help keep bowel habits regular. Enjoy fresh or canned pineapple paired with other fruits in a salad or a quick smoothie. Top chicken or fish with pineapple, or use it in cakes, pies, and tarts. 9. Pistachio Nuts. Pistachios aren't just delicious. They also contain good-for-you fats, vitamins like thiamin, B6, and E as well as potassium, magnesium, and fiber -- one nutrient many of us just don't get enough of. These tasty nuts also provide antioxidants, which help fight cell-damaging free radicals, and some research suggests they may even play a role in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Add pistachios to stir-fries, salads, or cooked vegetables or as part of a trail mix with whole-grain cereal and dried fruit, suggests Zied. You can even substitute pistachios for pine nuts or walnuts in your next homemade pesto. 10. Sunflower Seeds. Sunflower seeds are small, but they're mighty. They contain healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which may lower your cardiovascular risks and lower blood pressure, and have protein and fiber, both of which help fill you up, says Zied. Sunflower seeds are a source of key nutrients like vitamin E, folate, thiamin, niacin, and iron and also pack in phytochemicals, plant chemicals that protect against heart disease and some cancers. Try raw or salt-free roasted sunflower seeds on their own or in salads, stir-fries, or side dishes. You can also boost the nutrient profile of breads and muffins by adding a healthy handful. And there’s a “Bonus” food, #11, Popcorn! It's crunchy and a bit addictive, but popcorn can be good for you. That's because popcorn is actually a whole grain -- and most of us aren't getting nearly enough in our diets, says Zied. Air-popped popcorn is low-fat, has only 30 calories per cup, and comes with a boost of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. It even contains antioxidants that can protect against cancer. Amp up the flavor of airpopped popcorn by sprinkling on low- or no-sodium seasonings like garlic or onion powder, grated parmesan cheese, chili powder, nutritional yeast, or cinnamon. http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/lifestyle-guide-11/healthy-foods?page=3 Happy eating! Andrea 7

March Birthdays Happy Birthday to 15th Janet Thomas 17h Smith Heavner 23rd Gayle McLaurin 24th David Kiser

Make a wish! The Van Fossen family has successfully relocated to Houston, TX. We really miss our family at Christ the King. We are looking for a Church near our apartment,.. but it has been very difficult due to us being so spoiled at CTK with such a wonderful pastor and congregational family. Thank you for having such an inviting, inclusive and accepting environment at CTK. Never loose that,.. it is something unique these days. We felt so welcome from the day we stepped into the Church. God's Peace be with you all. Alf , Jenni and family

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” –Maya Angelou

Date 02-07-16 02-14-16 02-21-16 02-27-16

STEWARDSHIP Month of February, 2016 Offering Attendance 3,155.00 37 1,681.00 31 1,057.00 39 2,430.00 43

Online Attendance 10 21 4

Stewardship involves time and ability in service to others, using the gifts God has given us wisely, and living as Christ wants us to live. This includes attending worship whenever possible. In order to accomplish the goals of the spending plan the average weekly income should be $2,282.00.

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~March Serving Schedule~ If you are unable to serve, please contact Renate Schmidt at 864-252-5637 Please sign up in the Gathering Area to host Sunday Fellowship.

Week

March 6

Lector Acolyte Greeter Usher Altar Projection MOD

March 13

John Carithers Jim Rhinehart Rebekah Mintz David Camp Lail/Wilder Gayle McLaurin

March 20

Dona Fischer David McLaurin Joe Parrish JerryLail Lail/Wilder Hope Dezern Ruthanne Bouchillon

Renate Schmidt Dennis Barker Jim Rhinehart David Camp Lail/Wilder David Camp Renate Schmidt

March 27 Smith Heavner Emma Bauer Renate Schmidt Jerry Lail Lail/Wilder Lisa Conry Charlie Watson

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