Pastor Norma will be away April 16-23, attending a conference at Gettysburg Seminary, and in North Carolina to spend time with family and for the interment of ashes of her grandmother and cousin.  Prayers are requested for Pastor Norma and her family for safe travels and God's peace and comfort.

While she is gone Pastor Ken Wood of Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, Endicott will be covering pastoral emergencies.  You can reach him at 341-0448 or 204-5010 should you be in need of his presence and prayers.

Special Congregational Meeting on May 6th: There will be one worship service on May 6th at 10:00 AM. The Special Congregational Meeting will immediately follow worship at 11:15 AM.  Light refreshments will be provided for all who attend.

An evening with our ELCA Upper NY State Synod Bishop
On Thursday, May 10th, 6:00 p.m. - ??, Christ The King is hosting the “Dinner and Conversation with the Bishop” event that occurs each year at a different church in our ELCA Southern Tier Conference. Historically there have been 25-30 people attending this event, although we are expecting more this year. This is open to all members of each of our Conference churches (including Christ The King), along with their pastors. Since we are hosting the event, we’re responsible dinner. Our menu is lasagna, salads, bread/rolls, and dessert. Will you be willing to make a pan of lasagna, or dessert or bring a salad? Or help set up or clean up? Sign up sheets are in the narthex for ALL jobs. Also, either sign sheet in narthex or let the office know if you plan to attend and how many. THANK YOU! Questions? Contact Pastor Norma, or Karen Erdman @607 748 3984 or gerdman@binghamton.edu

Worship Feedback - Do you have suggestions, comments or other feedback on worship at Christ the King?  If so, don't forget to fill out the worship feedback form this weekend when you come for worship.

Are you out of town and won't make it worship this Sunday?  Then pick up a copy of the feedback form the next time you're in the church building - you'll find them on the Welcome Desk.

The Prayer Network is growing, and with all growth comes change.  Part of that change has been caused by the discontinuation of CCB which means that we need to rebuild our list of people who pray.  If you have been a part of the Prayer Network in the past or would like to become a part of the Prayer Network now please e-mail Pastor Norma with your name and e-mail address and you will be added to the Network's contact list.

The Prayer Network sends out occasional e-mails (usually about one per week) with prayer requests from members of the congregation who are in need of prayer or who have friends/family in need of prayer between Sundays.  If you have a prayer request you can submit them by sending an e-mail to prayer@ctkvestal.org or calling the office (729-2688).

Jesus & Friends Meeting: There will be a meeting for Parents, Grandparents, Guardians, and Supporters of Jesus & Friends after 2nd service on April 29 to talk about (and give input on) our exciting plans for next year. Parents of 3 to 5 year olds are invited too!

Vacation Bible School: Redeemer Lutheran Church will be running another Group Vacation Bible School program this summer, and Christ The King will be helping!  There are several volunteer positions we will need filled in order for this program to run smoothly.  Ideally we will have volunteers for all the positions.  As always, all materials needed will be provided.  Please contact Pat Watson to inquire about the positions, and/or sign up to volunteer at (607) 772-6299 or rpian@aol.com.

Rummage & Bake Sale:  A rummage and bake sale is being planned for May 12. Please save your unwanted items. No computers or adult clothing. Pick-ups will be arranged.

Gifts Discovery seminar coming soon!  The Gifts Discovery program is about discovering the wonderful gifts God has give all of us, and finding ways to use them in daily life and in meaningful ministries. For more information visit the Groups page.