Coming Events
ADULT BIBLE STUDY SERIES
MOST TUESDAYS TO OCTOBER 31, 2023
9/4/2023 Schedule Revision
MOST TUESDAYS TO OCTOBER 31, 2023
9/4/2023 Schedule Revision
ON THE THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 8:30 AM TO 5:00 PM
AT CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH
Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Mobile Health Clinic
AT CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH
Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Mobile Health Clinic
The VNA Mobile Health Clinic provides affordable health care to anyone in our community who may lack access to affordable health care options, including many young families. Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) can examine, diagnose and prescribe treatments and medications for illnesses such as respiratory infections, flu and strep, eye and ear infections, minor cuts, skin infections and rashes, can also perform school and sport physicals for the youth throughout Indian River County, offer COVID testing and health screenings.
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at
Christ the King Lutheran Church
Presentation by John Daly, Certified Eldercare Consultant,
Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County
Topic: Driving Beyond with Dignity - Bringing peaceful resolution to the complex, sensitive, and emotional senior driving issues.
Christ the King Lutheran Church
Presentation by John Daly, Certified Eldercare Consultant,
Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County
Topic: Driving Beyond with Dignity - Bringing peaceful resolution to the complex, sensitive, and emotional senior driving issues.
Thursday, November 2, 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Active Shooter Safety Training Program
Presentation by Sergeant Cliff Labbe, Indian River County Sheriff's Office at Christ the King Lutheran Church.
Active Shooter Safety Training Program
Presentation by Sergeant Cliff Labbe, Indian River County Sheriff's Office at Christ the King Lutheran Church.
Thursday, November 4, 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sex Trafficking Panel Discussion
Panelists: Sarah Marie Henry of Catch a Wave of Hope, Libby Snider of The Center for Independent Living, and a representative of the Indian River County Sheriff's Office
Sex Trafficking Panel Discussion
Panelists: Sarah Marie Henry of Catch a Wave of Hope, Libby Snider of The Center for Independent Living, and a representative of the Indian River County Sheriff's Office
Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Identity Scams and Theft Presentation
Speaker: Roberta Barker
Identity Scams and Theft Presentation
Speaker: Roberta Barker
Friday, January 19, 2024, 1:00pm
Senior Resource Services Presentation
Speaker: Emily Snow, Senior Resource Center
Senior Resource Services Presentation
Speaker: Emily Snow, Senior Resource Center
Saturday, January 27, 2024, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Christ Unlimited Concert at Christ the King
(NOTE RESCHEDULED DATE)
Christ Unlimited Concert at Christ the King
(NOTE RESCHEDULED DATE)
Friday, March 15, 2024, 1:00 pm
Cancer Support Group Meeting at Christ the King Luteran Church
Presentation by Jacquelyn Ruiz and Jessica Nettles of Visiting Nurses Association (VNA).
Topic: VNA Services and Hospice: The Five Wishes
Cancer Support Group Meeting at Christ the King Luteran Church
Presentation by Jacquelyn Ruiz and Jessica Nettles of Visiting Nurses Association (VNA).
Topic: VNA Services and Hospice: The Five Wishes
Past Events
September 21, 2023: Presentation by Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County. Courtney Sanchez, Program Director, provided an informative presentation that addressed the various aspects of dementia and its relationship to Alzheimer's disease. She also identified the warning signs associated with dementia and her associate provided information related to available support resources in the Sebastian and Indian River County area. (Click on photos below to expand.)
September 15, 2023: Regular Monthly Meeting of Indian River County Cancer Support Group. 28 attendees heard an extremely informative presentation related to Medicare Insurance by Gary W. Owen, LUTCF, President of the Owen Insurance Group located in Stuart, FL. Gary expertly addressed numerous questions from the audience related to the variety of Medicare-related plans and current changes and implications of such changes.
September 10, 2023, After Worship Service: "God's Work. Our Hands" Day of Service. Following worship, 50 bags with specific supplies were filled for the residents of the Certus Premier Memory Care Assisted Living Facility in Vero Beach. The supplies, purchased with a $250 Thrivent grant, were dry erase boards with pens, word search books, puzzles, and card games. The items were chosen to help stimulate the minds and dexterity of the residents. As part of our project, our volunteers pasted a special message inside a faith-based card and signed it. Also, placed in the bags were bookmarks with a Bible verse, square pouches containing a wooden cross, and pictures depicting The Good Shepherd. (Click on photos below to expand.)
August 18, 2023: Regular Monthly Meeting of Indian River County Cancer Support Group. This group allows people with cancer, as well as those touched by it, to share feelings, experiences, tips and advice in a safe environment.
July 25, 2023, Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation Information Session. Vickie Stromak, a volunteer recruiter with the Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office in Circuit 19 on the Treasure Coast, explained what the Guardian ad Litem agency does, how volunteers are trained and how it helps children that are abused, abandoned or neglected. She answered many questions raised by an interested group of CTK participants who viewed her presentation.
July 21, 2023, Regular Monthly Meeting of Indian River County Cancer Support Group. Jackie Ruiz and Jesssica Nettles of the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) explained the services of the VNA, including home health, hospice, private care, and community health services. Their presentation included a detailed explanation end-of-life issues and the Five Wishes form that documents ones wishes during an end-of-life period. The presentation included many questions that were expertly answered. More information can be obtained by contacting VNA at www.vnatc.com or calling 772-567-5551. (Click on photos below to expand.)
June 16, 2023, Regular Monthly Meeting of Indian River County Cancer Support Group. This group allows people with cancer, as well as those touched by it, to share feelings, experiences, tips and advice in a safe environment.
May 20, 2023, Memories That Live Again Concert by Michael James Facciani. Nearly 70 attendees thoroughly enjoyed great hymns and songs of yesteryear presented by this great performer. Songs featured those by Frank Sinatra, Robert Goulet, Englebert Humperdink, Johney Cash, Elvis Pressley, and MORE!
On May 19, 2023, the Indian River Cancer Support Group met at Christ the King Lutheran Church. The special guest speaker was Dr. Kathryn Anderson, Dermatologist affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic, who spoke on skin cancer types and concerns.
May 9, 2023 Free Community Forum - New, One-stop Shopping for Feminine Medical Help explained at 6pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church. Doctors Kristie Crawford and Lindsey Bruce of Vero Women’s Care made a presentation and participated in an informative discussion related to a variety of female-centered medical help beyond the typical gynecological services , including minimally invasive surgery (with robotics), primary care medicine, psychology, pelvic floor therapy, nutrition, and aesthetics.
January 21, 2023 Glory Way Quartet
Dollywood performers and former Southern Gospel Artists of the Year, GloryWay quartet,
performed a free concert Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Christ the King Lutheran Church.
The concert was open to the public. GloryWay was founded in Mansfield, Ohio by lead singer, Justin Crank.
Raised on good old-fashion gospel music, Justin developed a love for four-part harmony.
What began as four friends singing around town was blessed by God and has blossomed into a powerful full-time ministry.