at
Christ the King Episcopal Church
1224 North Jefferson Street
MAY, 2017
Huntington, Indiana 46750
A Few Words from Fr. Ted –
HOLY SPACES
It is April 22nd and Dianne’s and my second day in England; it's also our second day in
London. After a bus tour of the city and viewing a portion of the changing of the Guard at
Buckingham Palace, we were on our own for the afternoon. We chose to spend it at
Westminster Abbey, perhaps the most famous church in England and, in a sense, in the
Anglican Communion (though those at Canterbury may argue that). It is a truly awe-inspiring
edifice. Dating to at least the eighth century AD, some form of religious structure has been on
this site for over 1200 years. It was the home of Benedictine monks and later the church of
kings and queens. The building itself conveys beauty in its rich ornamentation and abundant
statuary. It also displays its ancientness in worn stone and chipped wood. By far, most of what
is highlighted on the audio self-guided tour narrated by Jeremy Irons are the many tombs of
kings, queens, military heroes and other notables (we must not forget the famous authors
enshrined in Poets Corner.)
Dianne and I reflected that we both found ourselves liking the National Cathedral in
Washington D.C. better. It seemed to us that too much of Westminster was dedicated to
memorializing people of the past rather than providing a place for worship. Although a few
people have been buried in the National Cathedral, all of its side chapels have been
designed and used as places for Holy Communion and Daily Prayer. Westminster seemed
more to us a monument than a church. But then we stayed as we had planned for Choral
Evensong offered in the quire (in America choir or chancel). The service was familiar from
Evening Prayer as found in our own Book of Common Prayer; the music offered by the Lay
Vicars of the Abbey was astounding and the time was prayerful.
I was then reminded of something I discovered many years ago in Israel. Many of the
places I visited in that country were disputed as to their being the
actual historical sites they were said to be. Did Jesus really change
water into wine there? Is the Church of the Beatitudes really placed
where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount? Was this really the
site of the Nativity? Perhaps no more disputed is the location of the
Resurrection. Protestants favor a place called the Garden Tomb;
Catholics, Orthodox and Anglicans prefer the Church of the Holy
Sepulcher. What I learned there is that it is not the historicity of the
place but the prayers of the faithful offered there that make it holy. I
was reminded of that at Evensong when I discovered the holiness of
Westminster Abbey, and I was reminded that I am privileged to
worship in a holy space each Sunday. Westminster, the Holy Land and Christ the King are holy
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because prayer has been and is offered there. Let use dedicate ourselves to seeing that our
little church stays as holy as those grand and glorious places.
Blessings and we miss you all.
Fr. Ted+
SENIOR WARDEN THOUGHTS -April showers bring May flowers. I will be looking for all the beautiful flowers in May!
A big shout out to John & Sue Jepsen for organizing our Spring Clean Up, and to all
those that showed up: Linda, Meg, Diann, Carmen, Kathy, Nancy and Bob. Even in the
rain Bob and John were working outside. We got a lot done with all the helping hands.
John Jepsen has done such a great job scheduling everyone for the new directory we have added
another day. If you have not yet signed up, we will give you a call to sign you up. We would like to
have everyone in our new directory. The dates for photography sessions Thursday, May 25th, and
Friday May 26th, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
It never ceases to amaze me how this community at CTK comes together in a time of need. As most
of you are aware from recent emails, Jeff and Lynn Roberts’ son-in-law, Sam, was hospitalized
suddenly. He has a surgery on Tuesday scheduled to repair that tear in the "skin" around his brain.
Please continue to keep Jeff, Lynn, Sam and Elyse in your prayers.
Beth Ebersole
Thank you so much to the Adult and Children's Choirs for all their hard work in
April! The Children's Choir was a huge hit at Peabody Retirement Community on
April 23rd. The combined choirs will be singing on May 14th. The Adult Choir will
sing for Pentecost on June 4th. The Children's Choir will be singing on May 21st or
May 28th (I need to confirm any holiday plans with them!) Children's choir
practices continue to be after services on Sundays. However, the Adult choir
practice times will change in May. The Adult choir will practice at 1:00 p.m. on
May 7 and 21. There will not be Adult choir practice on May 14 or 28.
Pulse Opera House in Warren presents Nunsense on the first three weekends in May. Performances
are Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Adult tickets are $15; tickets for
children 12 and under are $5. Nunsense is the story of the Little Sisters of Hoboken who are putting on
a fundraiser so that they can bury four sisters who came to an unfortunate end. There is a lot of
laughter, fun and audience interaction. It is rumored that Sister Mary Steinway bears a strong
resemblance to Sue Nunemaker.....
BOOK CLUB
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Our next meeting will be on Monday, May 15, at Linda Beatty’s home to discuss A Man Called Ove
by Frederik Backman. According to one Amazon reader, “… Ove is a man who wants to end it all, in
a neat a tidy way of course, but he just can't seem to get the job done. Events and people of course
conspire to keep him alive, until he finds his way back. A big thumbs up for a truly clever and fun
story, with equally fun and clever
characters.”
Join us at Linda’s, 801 Bellingham Drive, at 7 p.m. for discussion and refreshments.
Christ the King Episcopal Church Vestry Meeting Minutes
There was no Vestry meeting in April, so the March minutes have not been
approved and cannot be published. Tune in next month!
MAY BIRTHDAYS
8 Ray & Kelly Beasey
16 Fred & Nancy Heasley
29 Mark & Diann Parker
4 Wendy Yaste
8 Rose Holtry
9 Dorothy Bodi
9 Teddy Bray
18 Paul Dolby
21 Ron Frischman
21 Kade Boxell
22 Susan Rice
26 Jennifer Hibbard
28 Phyllis Schultz
MAY ANNIVERSARIES
Only one more month until the Rummage Sale at Frischman’s barn!
If you’ve been meaning to take things out, you’re running out of
time, so get those treasures sorted and delivered.
Thanks!
CHRIST THE KING
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MAY, 2017
SUNDAY
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
2
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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7:30 p.m.
Al-Anon
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5
6
7:30 p.m. AA
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7:30 p.m.
Al-Anon
11 5:30 p.m.
Evening Prayer
followed by
Vestry Meeting
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13
7:30 p.m. AA
7 9:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist
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14 9:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist
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16
7:30 p.m. AA
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7:30 p.m.
Al-Anon
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21 9:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist
22 6—9 p.m.
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Biblical Alliance
7:30 p.m. AA
for Truth
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7:30 p.m.
Al-Anon
25 6:00 p.m.
LB Board
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28 9:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist
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7:30 p.m.
Al-Anon
NEXT
MONTH
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7:30 p.m. AA
June 1, 2, & 3: Rummage Sale @ Frischman’s
(Thurs. 3 – 7; Friday 8 – 5; Sat. 8 – 12 Cleanup at Noon)
June 8, 5:30 pm: Evening Prayer followed by Vestry Meeting
June 22, 6:00 p.m.: Little Blessings Board
June 25, Noon: Galilean Picnic @ Frischmans’
June 26, 6—9 p.m.: Biblical Alliance for Truth
SERVICE ROSTER
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7 May
14 May
21 May
28 May
Little Blessings
Ingathering
Love INC
Ingathering
Gary Beatty
Alex Klausing
Sue Jepsen
Mark Parker
2nd Reader
Kathy Rhodes
Bill Oswalt
Mark Parker
Alex Klausing
2 Chalice
Fred Heasley
1st Reader
Paul Wilson
Fred Heasley
Fred Heasley
Paul Wilson
Server
Sue Jepsen
Intercessor
Paul Wilson
Fred Heasley
Carmen Oswalt
Nancy Heasley
Bill Oswalt
Gary Beatty
Paul Wilson
Crucifer
2 Counters:
Alex Klausing
Vestry member
Other
Oblations
Greeters
Altar Guild
Coffee Hour
Transport Doris
Meg Moss
Kathy Rhodes
Sue Jepsen
Boxell /
Daugherty
Boxell /
Daugherty
Schleiffer
Schleiffer
Linda Beatty
Sue Jepsen
Jepsen
Parker
Neidlinger
Beatty
Klausing
Heasley
Boxell /
Daugherty
Boxell / Daugherty
Alex Klausing
REMEMBER TO SIGN UP FOR NEXT MONTH !
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Heasley
Christ the King Episcopal Church
1224 North Jefferson Street
Huntington IN
46750
MAY, 2017
VESTRY
Nancy Heasley
Linda Beatty
Paul Wilson
Dixie Harrold
SERVICES at CHRIST the KING
Sundays:
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Thursdays:
9:00 A.M. Morning Prayer
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Alex Klausing
Bob Clark
PHONE NUMBERS
Church:
260-356- 3570
Sr. Warden:
260-356-7372
Little Blessings Childcare:
WEB PAGE:
PERSONNEL
www.episcopalchurchhuntington.org
EMAILS :
Priest in Charge: Fr. Theodore Neidlinger
Bishop/Rector: The Rt. Rev. Douglas Sparks
Sr. Warden: Beth Ebersole
Treasurer: [email protected]
Newsletter: [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS:
Fr. Ted, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursdays
260-359-1161
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Jr. Warden: John Jepsen
Treasurer: Mark Parker
GIF Treasurer: Judy Frischman
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