New Personal PAs available

New hearing aids are available for those who have difficulty hearing the service. These personal hearing assistants were given in memory of Ron Melin and Susan Pellow’s mother. Please ask an usher for assistance in using one.

Gathering for worship

Next Sunday May 4th is Volunteer Recognition Sunday and Habitat for Humanity Sunday.

Gathering for fellowship. .
Made In America! Concert, Today at 3pm at Bethel University

The Two Rivers Chorale, led by conductor Timothy Sawyer, is celebrating its 10th Anniversary Season.  Performing many favorites from the past decade of its performing history, the Chorale’s spring concert will feature an all-American program emphasizing Minnesota composers and arrangers. Bruce Phelps, our Minister of Music and Two Rivers Chorale’s founding director, will be featured guest conductor.  The concert will be today at 3 p.m. in Benson Great Hall at Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Drive in Arden Hills. The concert is free.  For information call 763-421-5992 or log on to www.tworiverschorale.org.

The CtK Young Couples Group, due to popular demand, will bring back game night in May! Join us on Sunday, May 18th at 5:00 pm at the home of Nathan and Lynne Macziewski (2422 Walnut Ave. in New Brighton) for food, fun, and lots of games. Bring a dish to pass and your favorite game to win. Bring your kids also - babysitters will be provided! Please RSVP to Lynne at lebollmeier@aol.com. We hope to see you there!

Prism Weight Loss Group to begin at CtK

The PRISM® Weight Loss Program is a Christian oriented program. It is a complete, 24 plus weeks program divided into four or more six-week phases. Enrollment is optional for each six-week phase, enabling you to choose how long you will participate in the program. Each phase includes a curriculum that participants read on a daily basis. For those who choose to attend a PRISM® support group, weekly meetings are offered which include a video presentation and encouragement from your group leader and fellow class members.

If this is something you would like to know more about, you are invited to an introductory meeting on Monday evening, May 5th, at 7:00pm in the Fireside Lounge. The meeting will last approximately an hour, and those wishing to participate will decide on a meeting time. For more information call the church office and talk to Candi Phelps, or e-mail her at candi@ctknb.org.

Women's Annual Spring Salad Supper, May 15th at 6:00pm

All women of Christ the King (& friends) are invited to the Annual Spring Salad Supper in the Fireside Room on Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 PM.  Anna and Deborah Circles are hosting this event.  Following the supper we’ll hear a delightful presentation by Bonnie Ellis, “Apron, God in my Pocket.”  You’re encouraged to wear your favorite apron that evening.  After Bonnie’s presentation we’ll gather in the sanctuary to hear our own Brian Wallin, soloist, and the Celebrate Choir directed by our Minister of Music, Bruce Phelps.  A suggested $5 freewill offering will be taken for the benefit of the music ministry at Christ the King. Please reserve by signing up on the Life@CtK insert, in the church office or calling the office (651-633-4674) no later than Friday, May 9.

Blood Pressure Screening

The Next Blood Pressure Screening at CtK Will Be May 18th from 10:30 to 11:00am outside the chapel foyer.

Growing in our faith and understanding. . .

Adult Forums Sundays 9:30-10:30 AM Rooms M101-103

Today at 9:30 and 11:30 - Tara Schwantz shares her experiences as a Midwife at Ilulu Hospital in Tanzania. Our mission team met Tara when they toured Ilulu Hospital in Tanzania and were touched by her stories and insights into the medical challenges she encountered as a volunteer midwife/labor and delivery nurse through a month long service opportunity through Global Health Ministries. Tara has since returned to her job at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood.

May 2, 11 and 18 - Hebrew Professor Jonathan Paradise presents a 3-week series on Judaism. Professor Paradise established a program in Hebrew studies at the U of M and is highly recommended by his friend and colleague, Professor Jim Limburg.

Higher Ground Dinner Menu for April 30th

Roasted Turkey Breast, Stuffing, Fluffy Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Tossed Salad,Dinner Rolls and Dessert Cost: 3 yrs. and under free, all others $4.00.

Higher Ground Bible Study Wednesday Evenings 6–7:15

“Congregations Caring for Creation”

April 30: Global Warming and Caring for Creation Ingrid Vick from the Lutheran Coalition for Public Policy in MN will talk about faith based advocacy relating to a global warming solutions bill under consideration in the MN Legislature.

Confirmation Wednesday April 30, 6:00pm

We’ll close this year with a Family Class on Parents, Teens and Money. Come ready for an action packed night as we tackle ways to share, save and spend (so everybody will be happy!). Siblings welcomed!

Giving of ourselves and our resources. . .

Faith in Action

Faith in Action is an emphasis on different social issues each month. April’s emphasis is “Shoulder to Shoulder”. Each week during the month we will spotlight a specific ministry. Displays in the Narthex will include information regarding what the ministry has accomplished and how you can be involved.

This week we are highlighting Confirmation Scavenger Hunt.

Faith in Action Hands-on Event THANK YOU!

Thanks to the Volunteers and those that participated:

† 200 Whisper phones where assembled for the Columbia Heights & Mounds View School Districts.
† 40 placemats were decorated for Meals on Wheels.
† 200 lunch bags were decorated for C.P.Y.
† 7 blankets were made for A.S.P. & 12 were made for the St. Paul Police Dept.
† 4,000 bags were labeled for Feed My Starving Children saving them $120.00!
† 50 socks were filled for Soldiers and will be donated to Operation Minnesota Nice.
† Many letters were written for the Military & our Missionaries to Tanzania.
† 45 sun catchers were made for area Nursing Homes.
† 27 Birthday bags were assembled for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf.We could not have done this event without the help of many volunteers especially Nancy Engel, Karen Block and Steve & Regina Kaun for providing the lunch. May God continue to Bless Christ the King.

Bring Food for Charlie’s Birthday on May 4

If you look at Charlie the Church Mouse you can tell that he has never missed a meal.  He doesn’t think anyone else should either.  Please bring a non-perishable food item to be given to the food shelf as a gift for Charlie’s Birthday on May 4th.  Charlie will be giving a gift to all children who attend worship on May 4th.  Birthday cake will be served in the Fireside Lounge.  Bring a gift of food, bring your children to worship and help Charlie celebrate! 

Community Emergency Assistance Program Fundraiser

If you love to try different foods---If you want to give a donation that goes totally to CEAP---Don’t miss the Taste of the Northwest this year. Over 20 restaurants compete with each other by offering samples of their menu. Appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, drinks — all for a $20 ticket, of which 100% goes to CEAP. The restaurants donate the food and their time. Buy your tickets at church; tickets at the door cost $10 more. Serving begins at 4:30, but you may come any time and leave when you’re full. The Ramada is located at the corner of 694 and Hwy 81 (Lakeland Ave) in Brooklyn Park.

GUIDED BY THE GOSPEL: GATHERING • GROWING • GIVING