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Prayer Vigil Thursday, March 28, 2024-Friday, March 29, 2024

Christ the King Church is pleased to offer a Prayer Vigil Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 8PM (starting after the Maundy Thursday Service) until Friday, March 29, 2024 at Noon, the time Jesus was thought to be crucified. The Vigil will conclude with the Good Friday Service at 12PM.

This is a time to pray and be with Jesus as he struggled and sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane while his disciples slept, was arrested, stood trial before the Roman authorities, was mocked by the crowd, abandoned by most of his followers, and was crucified. (Matthew 26:36-27:50)

Signups for prayer shifts will be available in the narthex of the church on Palm Sunday.

Holy Week Schedule 2024

Holy Week is a sacred time in the Christian calendar that leads up to Easter Sunday, the day on which we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the Anglican tradition, Holy Week is a time of reflection, penitence, and spiritual renewal. Below is a list of services and activities we have over Holy Week, along with a brief description of each.

Palm Sunday is March 23, 2024

There will be two services at 9AM (Traditional) and 10:30AM (Contemporary).

Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. On this day, the Anglican Church celebrates with a procession of palms, a reminder of the palm branches that were laid before Jesus as he rode into the city. The service also includes a reading of the Passion narrative, which recounts the events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. The service will start in the parking lot as we will process into the sanctuary with palms. Communion will be served. Read More

Reconciliation of a Penitent (aka Aural Confession) Monday, March 25-Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Reconciliation of a Penitent is a rite in the Book of Common Prayer by which a minister of the church pronounces forgiveness of sin to a penitent in the name of Christ and the Church. It is particularly apt during the penitential seasons of Advent and Lent.

Charlie+ will be providing opportunities to hear confession Monday through Wednesday during Holy Week. Time can be scheduled by emailing Charlie+.

The secrecy of a confession is morally binding upon the clergy and will not to be broken. The content of the confession is not normally a matter of subsequent discussion. It is the Anglican belief in aural (heard) confession that, “all may, some should, and none must.” It can be a powerful and life-changing experience, especially for those who struggle to feel forgiven.

Charlie+ will be using the Rite of Reconciliation of Penitents from pages 223-224 of the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (2019). The rite appears below: Read More

Ladies March Luncheon🍀🍀🍀

Lakeview Tavern
Ladies luncheon at Lakeview Tavern
Ladies luncheon at Lakeview Tavern

Our March Ladies Luncheon🍀 will be held Saturday, March 16 at  11:30 am at Lakeview Tavern—(previously Moondance). on hill above the Sandbar Grill.  They do not take reservations but we should have no issues.  Might want to wear your Green! 🍀

when.         Saturday March 16.  11:30 am

where:        3295 Dogwood Ln, Hiawassee

There  have been great reviews about this new restaurant …..hope to see you there.  Please RSVP on our church app or contact Karen or Becky via text or phone.   Full menu is listed on their Facebook page.

 

 

 

A Lenten Examination of Conscience: The Southwell Litany

The Southwell Litany was composed by George Ridding, first bishop of Southwell, England (Church of England). As Lent is a time of prayer and repentance, this litany is most helpful for self-reflection and examination as one enters their prayer time.


From moral weakness, from hesitation, from fear of men and dread of responsibility; strengthen us with courage to speak the truth in love and self-control; and alike from the weakness of hasty violence and from the weakness of moral cowardice: Save us and help us, O Lord.

From weakness of judgment, from the indecision that can make no choice and from the irresolution that carries no choice into action; Strengthen our eyes to see and our wills to choose the right; And from losing opportunities to serve you, and from perplexing ourselves and others with uncertainties: Save us and help us, O Lord. Read More

Stations of the Cross Offered Every Friday Evening at 6PM February 16-March 29, 2024

Christ the King Church is pleased to offer The Stations of the Cross every Friday at 6PM during Lent (February 16-March 29, 2024).

The Stations of the Cross is a devotional practice that commemorates the events leading up to Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and death. The devotion consists of 14 stations or moments along the path Jesus took from his condemnation by Pontius Pilate to his burial in the tomb. Each station typically involves a prayer, meditation, or reflection on the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus, often accompanied by images or other art representing the event.

The Stations of the Cross is typically observed during the season of Lent, especially on Fridays, and culminates on Good Friday, where the passion of Christ is remembered and celebrated. This devotion is considered a way for Christians to deepen their faith and understanding of the sacrifice of Jesus, and to unite their own sufferings and struggles with his, ultimately leading to a greater appreciation for the resurrection and the hope of eternal life.

Contact Gary Miller for more information.

A Lenten Examination of Conscience: The Great Litany

The Great Litany is read in the congregation twice per year: the first Sunday of Advent and the first Sunday of Lent. In addition to Sunday use, it is helpful to use daily as an examination of conscience. The Great Litany appears below.

THE GREAT LITANY

O God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth,

Have mercy upon us.

O God the Son, Redeemer of the world,

Have mercy upon us.

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