After a long and prayerful search for our new rector, Christ the King Church celebrates the arrival of Father Charlie Vensel and his wife, Frances, to our congregation!
Charlie is a native of Jacksonville, FL. He and Frances met in 1987 and married in 1991. Both are graduates of The University of North Florida. They have two adult children, Sam and Ellie. Charlie was a serial entrepreneur in both the restaurant and landscape industries. He came to faith in 1998 and shortly thereafter, received a call to ministry. He attended seminary at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL where he earned his M.Div. degree.
Putting his entrepreneurial skills to work in his calling, Charlie planted, merged, and pastored churches in Florida, Colorado, South Carolina, and now Georgia, where he accepted the call to be the Rector of Christ the King Church in the fall of 2022. Charlie describes his calling as, “Helping people discover who God made them to be…and how to get there.”
He enjoys college football, a large & diverse music collection, gardening, and being outdoors in the North Georgia Mountains.
Please welcome them to Hiawassee and into our church family! Fr. Charlie’s Institution as rector will occur during the bishops visit to Christ the King Church on February 5, 2023.
Last Updated: 02/17/2023 by Charlie Vensel
Honoring World Mission Sunday, February 12, 2023
Thi
s Sunday, February 12, 2023, is World Mission Sunday (WMS). WMS is always the second to the last Sunday in Epiphany, where we, like the wise men, are awakened to the reality that Jesus is the Messiah. In general, Epiphany, and in particular, WMS, is a time to consider what our roles might be in making the Kingdom of God a reality for those that don’t yet know Jesus personally. Christ the King Church will be recognizing WMS in both Sunday services this week. I encourage you to read Archbishop Beach’s letter on this very subject here.
Blessings,
Charlie+
Rev. Charles C. Vensel, Jr.
Rector-Christ the King Church, Hiawassee
Last Updated: 02/17/2023 by Charlie Vensel
Annual Parish Meeting Sunday, February 19, 2023
Calling all members. Christ the King Church is having our Annual Parish Meeting in the Fellowship Hall after the second service on Sunday, February 19, 2023.
We will review the 2022 financials, highlight the ministries we we support outside the congregation, report on the successes of the ministries inside our congregation, talk a bit about where we might need some help, hear a little bit of Charlie’s+ heart for the fall and beyond, and of course, a Q&A session.
There will be ample food available to make a satisfying lunch.
Last Updated: 02/17/2023 by Charlie Vensel
Archbishop Foley Beach to Visit Sunday, February 5, 2023
There will be one service this Sunday at 10AM. After the service, we will host The Potluck of Potlucks in celebration of this significant day in our life together. Archbishop Beach will also host a brief Q&A at the lunch.
Mark your calendars now. You don’t want to miss this service!
Last Updated: 02/14/2023 by Karen Rauch
Ladies Luncheon Saturday, February 18, 2023
Last Updated: 03/10/2023 by Karen Rauch
Christmas Day Potluck 2022
Father Charlie delivered a wonderful sermon at Christmas Day service. The service was followed by a delicious and beautiful potluck lunch. Turkey and ham were provided by the church and the congregation trimmed the table with salads, sweet potatoes, dressing, green beans, macaroni salad, veggies, and of course desserts. It was a lovely time to gather and enjoy.
Last Updated: 02/14/2023 by Karen Rauch
Christmas Day Worship Service 2022
Last Updated: 02/14/2023 by Karen Rauch
Christmas Eve Worship Service 2022
What a beautiful and spirit-filled worship service! It touched our hearts and souls, remembering the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Last Updated: 03/10/2023 by Greg Beyer
Welcome to Father Charlie and Frances Vensel
Charlie is a native of Jacksonville, FL. He and Frances met in 1987 and married in 1991. Both are graduates of The University of North Florida. They have two adult children, Sam and Ellie. Charlie was a serial entrepreneur in both the restaurant and landscape industries. He came to faith in 1998 and shortly thereafter, received a call to ministry. He attended seminary at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL where he earned his M.Div. degree.
Putting his entrepreneurial skills to work in his calling, Charlie planted, merged, and pastored churches in Florida, Colorado, South Carolina, and now Georgia, where he accepted the call to be the Rector of Christ the King Church in the fall of 2022. Charlie describes his calling as, “Helping people discover who God made them to be…and how to get there.”
He enjoys college football, a large & diverse music collection, gardening, and being outdoors in the North Georgia Mountains.
Please welcome them to Hiawassee and into our church family! Fr. Charlie’s Institution as rector will occur during the bishops visit to Christ the King Church on February 5, 2023.
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