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This Sunday
Fellowship Breakfast
8:00-10:30 AM
8:30 & 11:00 AM
Preaching this week:
Dr. Oliver Wagner
Youth Group,
grades 6-12, will not meet this week |
The Good News Email Information
The Good News - This Week is a publication of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church for its members
and friends.
Send your comments and suggestions to connections
@alpharettapres.com.
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Ollie's Offerings
If you aren't a "numbers person" budgets probably aren't very exciting to you. However, I would argue that the 2011 APC budget which the Session approved at its January meeting is very exciting! Your generosity is providing for incredible ministry to happen. Your giving provides for weekly public worship, Christian education, fellowship and nurture for all ages, mission work both near and far way, and a facility that is used throughout the week by the congregation and community.
This year's budget has been set at $1.152 million. Roughly half of that is for personnel, one-third for the building (debt, utilities and upkeep), one-tenth for missions, and the remainder (about 10 percent) for our ministries of worship, fellowship, nurture, evangelism and education. Our committees, staff and Session seek to be wise and faithful stewards of the gifts you bring. Mary Shevlin is our elected, volunteer church treasurer. Susan Schiltz is employed as our finance manager. A finance committee that consists of 9 members meets monthly to oversee our income and expenses. We owe a debt of gratitude to each one of them! They do a wonderful job.
If you would like to see a summary of the 2011 budget you can find that on the APC website by choosing "About APC" and then "Document Library", or by simply going to http://www.alpharettapres.com/documents. If you have any questions about the 2011 budget or your own giving, please contact Susan in the church office (susan@alpharettapres.com). Please add your prayers to the gifts you bring in 2011 that God may bless both gift and giver and use them to accomplish great things in Christ's name.
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 Church Library
Our Church Library will be having an Open House on Sunday, February 27 from 8:00AM until 12 Noon. Karen Moore and Ellenor Harps will be there to show you around and assist you in using the available resources. Disciple students, parents and anyone looking for inspiration and support may find this especially helpful. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Please stop by and check it out! The church library is located on the second floor of the original building right across from the theater. |
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The APC Foster Care Support Mission Team invites you to join them for their monthly volunteer day in Roswell this Tuesday, February 22. We carpool from APC at 9:30 in the morning, help sort clothing, and fill mail orders for children in foster care. We then enjoy lunch and fellowship at a nearby restaurant before returning to the church by 2:00 PM.
For information, please contact Marianna Raffensperger 770-442-3672 or theraffs@juno.com.
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 ACT1 Theater
ACT1 Theater Presents: Barbecuing Hamlet by Pat Cook. Wouldn't it be great fun to direct William Shakespeare's "Hamlet"? That was what Margo Daley always thought...until she is hired to do just that by a renovated funeral home. They DO have a couple of conditions, however. Margo has to make the play a melodrama, so the audience will know when to throw the popcorn. And they can't be too loud because the lady who lives under the theater bangs her cane on the stage. Oh, and by the way, it has to take place in the Old West. Eccentric characters come out of the woodwork in this riotous farce as Margo and her troupe of misguided actors find out what it's like when they begin "Barbecuing Hamlet." March 4 - 27 (Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm with Sunday Matinees on March 13, 20 & 27 at 2:00pm). Special Pricing For APC Members! Adults: $10; Children under 12 and Seniors over 60: $8 Tickets available in the lobby, by phone at 770-751-0033 ext 225 or online at www.act1theater.com Enter Coupon Code "APCCC" for Discount |
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Flower Donation Chart
There is room on the Fower Donation Chart. APC members and friends are invited to donate flowers to beautify our sanctuary on Sunday mornings. The flowers may be placed in memory or honor of loved ones, or to mark a special occasion such as an anniversary, birthday or baptism. As many as three donors may participate on any given Sunday. The cost for each donor is $40. The Flower Donation Chart is located outside the church office. Please complete a yellow form when you signup and return it with your check to the church office.
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 Photographers Attention photographers - Your photographs from last fall's exhibit are available for pickup in the lobby on Sunday mornings or in the church office during the week. |
 APC Women's Retreat
Take a Step Back and Breathe...
APC Women's Retreat
Saturday, March 19
9 am - 5 pm
Deer Creek Shores Presbyterian Church in Cumming
Take a step back and Breathe: In our busy lives, filled with work obligations, family duties and more, the opportunity to retreat is meaningful. Join us for a one-day APC women's retreat where we will consider the idea of spiritual respite - of taking a step back and breathing. We will look at how our Christian faith encourages such stillness, through prayer, contemplation, and more.
Speaker/Spiritual Leader: Reverend Jamie Butcher
Activities: Workshop, nature walks, yoga, mission projects, educational sessions, choir and a worship service.
Cost: $35.00 (includes morning snacks and lunch) (Scholarships available)
How to Register:
Register online at www.alpharettapres.com/womensretreat or pick up a registration form in the church lobby. Registration and fee are due no later than March 6, 2011.
Questions?
Marlene Kettering Marlene.Kettering@thehartford.com 678-677-5409
Jeanne Kreiser jkreiser@its.jnj.com 770-331-8607 |
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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.
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 "The Marriage Journey"
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?
- Signs to watch for: Slow down, Curves Ahead; Bump; Yield; Watch out for Children; Road Work Ahead; etc.
- When it's time to stop for refreshment or to ask for directions!
- How to know when you've arrived.
This March Sunday School series will be led by Dr. Deborah Silver who is an Episcopal Priest and an AAPC Certified Clinical Fellow with the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Deborah is a seasoned therapist with over 25 years of counseling experience in individual, marriage and family therapy, and systems theory. She has been on her own marriage journey for over 20 years. |
Dayschool Board
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.
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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.
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Fun Wednesday Schedule
APC Fun Wednesdays Winter/Spring, 2011
5:30 - 6:15pm Dinner 6:15 - 7:15pm Adult Program
February 23 Women of Faith Jamie Butcher
March 2 Mission Work in Kenya Walter Dean
March 9 Ash Wednesday service (6:30PM)
March 16, 23, 30 Mark Bible Study Ollie Wagner
April 6 No FW Spring Break
April 13 Taize Service Joel Lillethun
April 20 Social/Easter Egg Hunt
April 27 Summer Travels Report Ollie Wagner
May 4 Final Fun Wednesday Concert Joel Lillethun
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Career Transition
APC Career Transition Program - With Metro Atlanta's unemployment rate still hovering around 10%, many members and friends of APC find themselves unemployed or underemployed.
At the Group Meeting held on Wednesday, February 2, interest was expressed in learning more about Six Sigma, which might gave our members in job transition a more competitive edge.
We would appreciate one or more of our members, who are familiar with this program, volunteering to lead a discussion of Six Sigma, so that APC members in the career transition program would gain additional insights into how this program could enhance their competitiveness in this job market. Please contact Elder Bill Harris at w.m.harris@att.net, who can arrange a mutually convenient meeting time. |
Silent and Service Auction
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. |
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Youth Ministry News
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
Sunday, February 19, 2011 NO YOUTH GROUP
APC Youth 8-12th grade. If you are interested in serving at Camp Hope, please fill out the online registration form and return to Kelly Edwards with $100 deposit by March 15. Checks should be made payable to APC. Counselor positions fill up fast so we want to make sure that you have an opportunity to serve. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Edwards.
Evening with the Stars (APC Youth).
Saturday, March12 from 7:30-9:30pm at APC. The youth are planning an exciting night of fellowship and entertainment with a silent auction and service action.
Please help your child decide on a service activity to provide for the auction - babysitting, yard work, meal preparation, etc. If you have other items to donate such as a vacation home, weekend get-away, sporting event tickets, golf rounds, concert tickets, etc. please send the details to Peggy Messawer 678-457-4560 or Laura Dean 770-664-6616 lrdean@bellsouth.net Whether your child is attending one of the missions trips this summer or is just wanting to be involved, this is our only fundraiser for Youth Ministry and we'd love everyone's participation.
Fun Wednesday Planning Nights - Youth in grades 6 to 12, are you interested in planning the Sunday evening youth group events? Then come on Wednesday evenings - dinner begins at 5:30 ($6) and planning sessions run from 6:15 - 7:15pm during the Fun Wednesday program time. It's not all work, we tend to hang-out and get to know one another, help occasionally with the children's activities or even attend an adult function. Help us make Youth Ministries a continued success!
Please invite a friend to APC!
If you have any questions, concerning Youth Ministry at APC please contact Kelly Edwards at Kelly@alpharettapres.com or 770-751-0033
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Children's Ministry News
Come be a part of something miraculous! We need youth and children to take part in our musical: Table for Five... Thousand! Rehearsals are Sundays through February 27 from 2:00-4:00pm in the Solid Rock Theater. Singers, actors, lights and sound.... there is a place for you. We will present the musical drama a part of the message on March 6 at both worship services. Additional rehearsals are set on Wednesdays from 6-7:15pm for those who can make it.
Special Children's Sunday School on February 20: Preschoolers through 5th graders will be together in the Solid Rock for a mission project to help a Haiti Orphanage and The Drake House.
Parents: Looking ahead to spring and summer already?
Faith 'N Art Camp for APC's rising 4th - 6th graders will be June 13-17. Registration begins April 1. We are now looking for volunteer art teachers.
Vacation Bible School is July 11-14. For church members registration starts April 1 and for friends/community registration starts April 15 and runs through May 15.
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Sympathy & Celebrations Sympathy - Lori Williams, and Jeff and Laura, at the death of husband and father, Jim Williams, who died Friday, February 11. A memorial service will be held at APC on March 26 at 11:00am.
Sympathy - Diane Helfrich and her family, at the death of her brother, David Gieseman, who died Monday, February 14. Family services will be held.
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Sunday Volunteers
Serving as acolytes this Sunday: Chip N. and Mitchell B. at 8:30 & Zoey W. and Caroline T. at 11:00
Serving as greeters this Sunday: Anne Dantzler at 8:30 & Jane Agnew at 11:00 11:00 Kinderkirk volunteers this Sunday: Kristin Hicks
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The Good News - This Week
Alpharetta Presbyterian Church.
You can visit the church on line at www.alpharettapres.com or contact the office during regular business hours at 770-751-0033.
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