THE WEEK IN BRIEF | October 29, 2026 | |
All Saints celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who are the body of Christ. As November heralds the dying of the landscape in many northern regions, the readings and liturgy call us to remember all who have died in Christ and whose baptism is complete. At the Lord’s table we gather with the faithful of every time and place, trusting that the promises of God will be fulfilled and that all tears will be wiped away in the new Jerusalem.
This Sunday's readings:
Worship Service: 8:30 AM In-person & Livestream
Fellowship: 9:30 AM
Scrip on sale: 9:30 AM
Discipleship: 9:45 AM
Worship Service: 11:00 AM In-person
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Livestream Information
Schedule for Live Stream Services:
- 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays - 8:30 AM Service will be live-streamed
- 2nd and 4th Sundays - 11:00 AM Service will be live-streamed
All services that are live-streamed will still be recorded for viewing at a later time.
We will be Live 5 to 8 minutes prior to the service on Sunday. You should see a still picture of the inside of the sanctuary. Please try to log on a few minutes before the service in case you have problems.
There are two options for watching the Service Live:
For Facebook, you do need an account and have to be logged in. If you click on the link above, it will give you the option to log in to your account if you are not.
If you are using YouTube and the service freezes, please refresh your screen.
Downloadable Items
Bulletin
Prayer List
All Saints Insert
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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 AM. Please remember to set your clocks back an hour before you go to bed on Saturday. It is also a good time to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors
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Thank you to everyone who prayerfully returned their Estimate of Giving card this past Sunday. Your faithfulness and generosity are truly appreciated as we continue our Journey in Faith together. If you have not yet returned your card, I encourage you to bring it to worship this Sunday.
This Sunday, we celebrate All Saints Sunday, giving thanks to God for the faithful witnesses who have gone before us and for all the baptized who make up the Body of Christ. During worship, we will remember those who have died during the past year and celebrate those who have been baptized, rejoicing in God's promise that nothing, not even death, can separate us from his love in Christ Jesus.
Blessings +
Pastor Finley
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On Sunday, October 25, the following became new members at Christ the King:
Terry Christensen
Jim & Bonnie Garverick
Sharon Giannone
Lisa Hinshaw
Ken and Bella Kander
Bill and Suzanne Minor
Nancy Scarbrough
Katie Sieck with Logan, Liam, Owen Ranfone
Please welcome these newest members to Christ the King!
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Attention all Christ the King Veterans
There will be a special recognition honoring and introducing our veteran members at both services on November 8.
If you have served in a branch of the US Military or another Ally military force, following is a form for you to fill out with your name, rank, branch of service and the years in which you served. IT'S IMPORTANT TO HAVE EVERY CHRIST THE KING SERVICE MEMBER RECOGNIZED!
Please return the form to the church office or place it in the offering plates on Sunday morning. Forms are due by November 1.
If you have previously filled out a form, you do not need to fill another one out.
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Jesus said, "Follow me..."
~ Matthew 4:19a
Stewardship 2027
The Stewardship Team is so very thankful for the generosity of this congregation! We received 73 estimates of giving this past Sunday!
If you have not returned your card, it is not too late! Cards may be dropped in the white box by the offering plates on Sunday. If you are not attending in-person service, commitment cards can be dropped off at the church or mailed.
If you did not receive the Stewardship mailing with the estimate of giving card in it, and would like to know the contents, you may click on the links below and also there will be envelopes marked “Stewardship Mailing” by the offering plates on Sunday.
Letter
Estimate of Giving Card
Step Up to a Commitment
May God bless you on your stewardship journey.
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Classes for the Week of November 1:
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Children's Church (K4 - 2nd Grade) - 1st and 3rd Sunday during 11:00 a.m. service, conference room. Led by Deborah Scarazzo.
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Elementary Sunday School (K-5th Grade) - Elijah and Elisha - 2 Kings 2:1-15 - Sunday at 9:45 a.m., room 104. Led by Kim Glover.
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Confirmation Class (6th-8th Grade) - Matthew - Sundays at 9:45 a.m., room 107. Led by Deborah Scarazzo.
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Adult Class - Ten Men and Ten Women of the Bible - The Canaanite Woman by Max Lucado - Sunday at 9:45 a.m., Adult Classroom, room 108. Led by Linda Forbes.
- Christians in Action (CIA) - Together we read and discuss the Biblical texts. for the following Sunday's worship in a non-threatening, ideas-sharing environment. We encourage you to join us! ( Readings for November 8 ). Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., led by The Rev. Dr. Robert Banitt.
Upcoming Classes
- Women of the Word - Select Sundays at 12:05 p.m. Next gathering November 22.
- Bible, Brews and Boys - No class in November and December.
- Word, Wine and Women - No class in November and December.
Please contact Deborah Scarazzo if you have any questions or concerns.
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Portals of Prayer
The new Portals of Prayer (Oct. - Dec 2026) is available on the Welcome Desk.
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CTK Library
We have a large assortment of new books in the Christ the King Library. They are on the 'New and Featured Shelf' on the top left as you enter the library. Just remember to remove the card in the back, sign your name and drop it in the basket on the table.
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CTK Chancel Choir
Sunday, November 1
4:00 p.m.
Sanctuary
Christ the King Chancel Choir and the Dahlonega Baptist Church Worship Choir will perform in concert at Christ the King Lutheran Church on Sunday, November 1 at 4:00 p.m. The concert features selections by both choirs, piano and organ music by Chad Watkins and Susan Ray, and final selections by the combined choirs.
Admission is free, and everyone is invited to attend.
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OUTREACH
Coat Drive
Through November 15
Narthex
Once again Christ the King will hold a coat drive to support the county wide drive held by The Place. Please consider donating your gently used coats, jackets, hoodies, or sweaters so that we can help to keep the people who need them warm. Just look for the boxes marked Coat Drive in the narthex.
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OUTREACH
Italian Dinner
Saturday, November 14 (NEW DATE)
Silent Auction begins at 5:00 p.m.
Dinner and Live Auction begin at 6:15 p.m.
Tickets will be $25 for adults and $12 for those 12 and under. The last day to buy tickets for the Italian Dinner is Sunday, November 8 or until they sell out.
Attendees are welcome to bring their own wine for the dinner. Per the Christ the King Alcohol Use Policy - "Alcohol use will be strictly “bring your own.” No one will be providing alcoholic beverages for others nor sharing with others."
Please address questions to Mike Myers – mikeandsigrid@hotmail.com
or Box 222.
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Christian Education
Holiday House
November 15, 2026
Sunday, November 15 the CTK Youth will be shopping for The Place’s Holiday House. This year we will be purchasing Christmas gifts for High School students.
The CTK youth would be very grateful for any and all donations to their Holiday House service project. Checks should be made out to Christ the King with ”Holiday House” written in the memo line. $25 Walmart gift cards may also be purchased from Scrip. If you cannot attend service, and would like to donate, please send your donation to the office. You may also donate online via the church website, make sure to put “Holiday House" in the memo.
Help us to be the hands and feet of Jesus as we help these children in need.
Please contact Deborah Scarazzo at debbie@ctklutheran.com if you have any questions.
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WELCA
Christmas Cookie Sale
Saturday, December 12
Sale begins at 9:00 and ends at 12:00 noon or when cookies sell out
Fellowship Hall
Please mark your calendar and if you can help bake cookies, please see the Sign-up sheet on the Information Table.
If you can help with the sale or for more information, please contact Sue Hallman: sue.hallman@comcast.net | 470-281-1823.
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The White Paraments
White is the color of purity, completeness, and light reinforcing the message of joy. The color White along with Gold is used for the most festive observances in our liturgical calendar. In addition to Easter and Christmas (which have their own special parament sets) the other festive Sundays throughout the year that display the White paraments are Christ the King Sunday, All Saints Sunday, the Baptism of Our Lord Sunday, Transfiguration Sunday, and Holy Trinity Sunday.
The symbolism of our new White set is one of simplicity with a large, shimmering gold, silver and copper colored cross. The shape of this cross represents light rays of the risen, glorified Christ – “His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance.” (Rev. 1:16) The cross is surrounded by three outer intersecting golden circles, a symbol of eternity and the Trinity and is a reoccurring theme through the parament sets.
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The All Saints Sunday Banner
The theme of the All Saints Sunday banner is summed up in the scripture of Revelation 7:9-11 describing the great multitude in white robes. The banner background is made up of different textures of white squares and palm branches representing that “great multitude”. “They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: ‘Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne and to the Lamb.’” The center is a red cross reminding us that we are washed white in the blood of the Lamb. The bell tassels on both sides of the banner are from an older All Saints Sunday banner. Bells representing departed congregation members were sewn on the banner each year. When the banner was retired, the bells were saved and made into tassels.
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OUTREACH MINISTRY
MINISTRY OF THE MONTH
Whispering Hope
For more information on Whispering Hope, visit their website or visit the table in the narthex.
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Recent Community Support
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”
~ Matthew 25:35-36
Year to Date (Through September 2026) Christ the King has contributed $81,114 to our Community in cash, in-kind donations, or the value of volunteer hours.
For a list of the organizations that Christ the King supports, please visit our website - www.ctklutheran.com
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Holiday House Shopping
Sunday, November 15, 2026
11:45 a.m. - Lunch
12:45 p.m. - Shopping (offsite)
Sunday, November 15 the CTK Youth will be shopping for The Place’s Holiday House. This year we will be purchasing Christmas gifts for High School students.
CTK youth are invited to stay for lunch on November 15 at 11:45 am.
After lunch we will gather at Walmart on Market Place Boulevard at 12:45 pm to shop for the students’ Christmas gifts.
Please contact Deborah Scarazzo at debbie@ctklutheran.com if you have any questions or can help shop.
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Upcoming CTK Youth and Children Fellowship
August - December 2026
- November 14 – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Youth Service Project – Italian Dinner
- December 6 – 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Trim the Family Tree in Fellowship Hall
- December 6 – 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Ice Skating
- December 24 – 4:30 p.m. service – Children’s Nativity and Songs
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The following events will be happening shortly. If the event is in red, more information is available by clicking on the event.
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A Big Thank You ! to everyone who attended Warbington Farms.
We had an awesome time. The weather was perfect. It was a great day to be at the farm. The youth and children had a lot of fun decorating their pumpkins, playing in the fun park, jumping on the big pillow, the slides, creating big bubbles, feeding the animals, the hayride, and the corn maze. Everyone had an awesome fellowship at Warbington Farms.
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REFORMATION CONCERT
Friday, October 30
7:30 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
731 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer will host Echoing Air, an Indianapolis-based vocal ensemble with Baroque instruments. “A Mighty Fortress” is an inspiring concert of music showcasing the music of 16th to early 18th century Lutheran composers. This program vividly portrays the Lutheran ideals of forging a personal connection with God and the growing prominence of the German vernacular language in sacred music. Join us as we bring to life the works of Heinrich Schütz, Johannn Schein, Dieterich Buxtehude, Vincert Lübeck, Johann Rosenmüller, Johann Fischer and Dietrich Becker in a harmonious celebration of this rich musical tradition. Admission and parking are free, and a reception will follow the concert.
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ALL SAINTS' SUNDAY
Sunday November 1
Both Services
On All Saints' Sunday, November 1, we will lift up the lives of those who have died before us since last All Saints’ Sunday. We will again use a special banner with bells to celebrate the memory of each friend or family member who has departed this life to share in the eternal feast that God has prepared for all his children in Jesus Christ.
During the time of communion, congregants are invited to light a candle for those that now “rest from their labors.“ The table with candles will be located in the front on the right side of the Sanctuary as you enter.
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SCRIP
1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays during November - 1st, 15th, 22nd and 29th
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Cuthbertson Fellowship Hall
DO NOT BUY GIFT CARDS to help out a friend or a pastor who sent you an email saying he or she was jailed in Lower Timbuktu. DO BUY gift cards to help pay off OUR mortgage. There is a wide selection waiting for you in the Fellowship Hall. And there are many other cards that can be ordered to meet your needs.
Want to save time on Sunday, print the order form before you come to service
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Church Office Hours:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Thursday | Closed Friday & Saturday
Newsletter, Sunday Bulletin & Prayer Request Deadline:
Submitted to the office by TUESDAYS, 12:00 Noon
Newsletter and Bulletin Submission: susan@ctklutheran.com
Prayer Requests: michele@ctklutheran.com
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Contribution Envelopes
Contribution envelopes are available in your mailbox in the administrative hallway. If you do not use envelopes for your giving, please place the box in the basket provided so that the financial secretary can make note of it. If you are worshipping from home and would like to pick up your envelopes, please stop by the church office during normal office hours. Thank you for supporting the mission and ministries of Christ the King Lutheran Church!
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2027 Calendar
The 2027 Calendar is available on the Door to the Church Office in the Administrative Hallway. It is up to each team leader to ensure that events get written on the church calendar. Please remember that all fundraisers, appeals and raffles along with use of the building and/or grounds by outside entities must be approved by the Council before the office staff can include them in the bulletin or newsletter. We appreciate your understanding in following the process!
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2026 / 2027 Flower Chart
The 2027 Flower Chart is now available. Each week flowers adorn our altar area. Any weeks for which there isn’t a sponsor, flowers will not be placed on the altar. If you would like to sponsor flowers, please sign up on the chart located by the mailboxes in the administrative hallway. If you sponsor flowers, they can be left outside on the portico for you to pickup on Monday.
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Church Phone
The Church phone (770-889-5328) is a land line. It DOES NOT receive text messages. Lately many have been trying to text the number. The office can see that a text was attempted, but we cannot read the text.
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Prayer Requests
Prayer Request cards are available next to the offering plates in the narthex. If you would like to add someone to the Prayer List, please fill one out and place it in the offering plate. Prayer requests can also be emailed to the Office Administrator. Prayer requests need to be submitted by noon on Tuesday to be included in the coming Sunday's bulletin.
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Church Offering
Thank you to all that have continued to give. The easiest way for you to send your contribution to the church is through our online giving. It is simple and easy to use. If you are not comfortable using online services, you can simply mail your contribution to the church or drop it in the locking mailbox next to the portico.
Christ the King Lutheran Church
1125 Bettis-Tribble Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
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Scam Alert
Several members have received texts and emails this week supposedly from Pastor Finley asking, "if you have a minute, I have a favor to ask." Always check the phone number and email that the request is from! The request then comes for a gift card or money. Neither Pastor Finley nor any staff member at Christ the King will ever ask for money via text or email!
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NOVEMBER 1 - SUNDAY
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
- 8:30 - 9:30 AM In-person Service
- 8:30 -9:30 AM Livestream Service
- 9:30 - 10:45 AM Fellowship
- 9:30 - 10:30 AM Scrip on sale
- 9:45 - 10:45 AM Discipleship
- 10:00 - 10:45 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM In-person Service
- 4:00 PM Chancel Choir Concert
NOVEMBER 2 - MONDAY
NOVEMBER 3 - TUESDAY
- 10:00 - 11:00 AM Christians in Action Bible Study
- 1:00 - 2:30 PM Lydia Circle
- 6:00 - 8:00 PM Cub Scouts
NOVEMBER 4 - WEDNESDAY
NOVEMBER 5 - THURSDAY
- 5:50 - 7:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal
- 7:00- 8:30 PM Sonlight Praise Band Rehearsal
NOVEMBER 6 - FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 7 - SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 8 - SUNDAY
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
- 8:30 - 9:30 AM In-person Service
- 9:10 - 9:55 AM Instrumentalists Rehearsal
- 9:30 - 10:45 AM Fellowship
- 9:45 - 10:45 AM Discipleship
- 10:00 - 10:45 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM In-person Service
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Livestream Service
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2:00 - 4:00 PM Sonlight Praise Band Rehearsal
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