Elder Care Support  

The February Elder Care meeting will take place Thursday, February 17 at 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall.  We are pleased to announce that both pastors, Dr. Oliver Wagner and Rev. Jamie Butcher, will be our speakers this month.  Dr. Wagner will discuss APC's new Memorial Garden. Our garden is a beautiful spot; a place for remembrance, thanksgiving, prayer, reflection and worship.  It may also be the place which meets your family's needs for interment of ash remains.  Rev. Butcher will address the details of advanced directives and other documents about which you may have questions.  We hope you will join us. For questions or other information, please contact Ellen Adolph, 678-637-2928 or hbunnies@gmail.com.

Michael O'Neal Chamber Singers

The Michael O'Neal Chamber Singers will present a choral concert here at APC on Sunday, February 13 at 3:00 pm.  Entitled "Gloria: Expressions of Joy", the program is based on different settings of the "Gloria" text.  The music is the expression of almost indescribable religious joy, bringing to mind such terms as rapture, ecstasy and exhilaration. The program will feature the 20th century French composer Francis Poulenc's exuberant and jazzy Gloria, as well as many other choral declarations of joy and praise.  $10 general admission at the door. 

Ladies Night Out

Gifts of Women 

Sunday, February 27 is Celebrating the Gifts of Women Sunday.  Please join us as we celebrate women, their service and the beautiful things they do that keep the church vibrant, active and full of God's love.  Women have the opportunity to greet, usher, and assist with liturgy.  Volunteers are needed for speaking and non-speaking roles for 8:30 and 11:00 services.  Please contact Robyn Guy at 770-331-1924 to volunteer.

Men's Softball

Spring Softball - This year, February 14th has multiple meanings in addition to that all important Valentine's Day holiday. It's also the day that pitchers and catchers for the Atlanta Braves report to Spring Training AND, it's the deadline for signing up for the APC men's softball team. The season begins the week of February 28 and we play at Alpharetta North Park so if you are interested, send an e-mail to David Neal at dkn183@comcast.net before February 14. The estimated cost will be $40 for Alpharetta city residents and $65 for non-residents (final cost TBD once the final roster is complete).  So find your mitts, loosen up that throwing shoulder and get ready to play some softball.

Faith and Families Aging Parent Study - The new Faith and Families Study "Relationships Between Aging Parents and Adult Children" begins Sunday, February 13, at 9:45AM in the multipurpose room.  We welcome anyone with an interest in this topic.  Please contact Allison Neal, 770-751-0260, alli-neal@comcast.net if you have any questions or need additional information 

The "Faith and Families" Adult Sunday School class will be hosting a 4-week series called "The Marriage Journey: a journey towards mutual love, respect and understanding" in the multipurpose room from 9:45-10:45am every Sunday in March.  This class is for those who have been on the marriage journey for a brief time or a long sojourn. The class is also designed for those who are contemplating making this journey at some point in their future.  Over the four weeks we will cover: 

Mapping the way ahead. Taking the road less traveled or the one that's familiar?

The APC Day School Advisory Board is currently accepting applications for two open positions beginning fall of 2011.  This is a two year commitment with monthly meetings during the school year.  The board is composed of both church and non-church members.  All letters of interest must be submitted to the Day School office by Friday, February 25.  Interviews will be conducted on Thursday, March 10 from 9:30-11:30am(childcare provided).  Please contact Nancy Fain, Director for more information. 770-751-3862.

Promise Class

Promise Class Volunteers Needed - Volunteers are needed to assist the Promise Class teachers at 11:00 AM Sundays.  We need two volunteers for each Sunday now to May.  Our Promise Class provides a safe and welcoming place for special needs children and youth. This allows their parents and siblings to fully participate in the life of our church including worship. As a volunteer, you are NOT responsible for the curriculum or activities. No special experience is required; just the ability to love children.  Sign-up using this online link: alpharettapres.com/Google or by contacting Sydney Schneider 770-664-0942 or sydschneider@comcast.net.  

Fun Wednesday Schedule

The Youth of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church would like to invite you to our silent and service auction to raise money for the youth group mission trips and other youth activities.  All are invited to join us on Saturday, March 12 for an evening of fun, festivity, music and fellowship.  There will be some fabulous items that will be auctioned off such as vacation home stays, handmade jewelry, guitar lessons, landscaping services, boat rides and much, much more.  Please consider spending the evening with us from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  Your attendance will help make this evening a success.  Please note that childcare will be provided.  If you would like to donate items to be auctioned off and or be a part of this evening, please contact Peggy Messawer at 678-457-4560.  Thank you.

Here are some of the amazing events for the youth this month. 

Please remember it is very important to RSVP to the events that are off site. 

 This will help the youth advisors in planning each event.  Thank you