2011 Adult Summer Sunday School - Special Announcement

Don't miss this!  C.S. Lewis Lecture Series

A 10-week summer lecture and discussion series on the works of C.S. Lewis will begin Sunday, June 5 and run through August 10.  APC member and Lewis scholar Jim Motter will lead this series that will be held during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday School hour in the theater.  All are welcome.

This series will introduce C.S Lewis to new readers and refresh long-time readers on the life and writings of this brilliant Christian author. 

Jim will provide a comprehensive overview of the unique faith journey and unparalleled genius of the man considered to be one of the most influential Christian authors of the 20^th Century.  In addition, we will explore several of Lewis' contributions to Christian fiction and apologetics. 

This series will include reviews of Surprised By Joy, Lewis's spiritual autobiography; The Great Divorce, a theological fantasy considered by some to be Lewis's greatest work of fiction; The Problem of Pain, a theodicy that talks about the response to pain and evil; and The Weight of Glory, one of the greatest sermons ever preached. 

The schedule for the summer series is as follows:

Week 1 - June 5:  Profile of a Great Man (Who was Lewis and why should you read him?)

Week 2 - June 12: A Man of Many Geniuses (Was Lewis the most erudite person ever?)

Week 3 - June 19: Surprised by Joy (Why is his faith journey unique?)

Week 4 - June 26: Paradoxes in Lewis' Thought (Which of Lewis' insights will surprise you?)

July 3 - no class

Week 5 - July 10: The Great Divorce (Part 1)

Week 6 - July 17: The Great Divorce (Part 2)

Week 7 - July 24: The Problem of Pain (Part 1)

Week 8 - July 31: The Problem of Pain (Part 2)

Week 9 - August 7: The Weight of Glory (Part 1)

Week 10 - August 14: The Weight of Glory (Part 2)

Those new to Lewis will come to know what Lewis books to read, and why he must be read, while even the most ardent Lewis fans will learn a great deal about the man, his incomparable genius and his deeply insightful, often surprising, thoughts.  Please join us for this special series.

Interested in an adult mission trip?  Please join your pastors for a brainstorming session on May 29 at 9:45 AM in the Alpha Building.  We'll consider possible opportunities - national and international - for adult service and fellowship.

No Sunday Morning Breakfast on Sunday, June 5 - Preparations will be going on in the APC kitchen and Fellowship Hall for the reception honoring Rev. Helen Skillern.  We will not be serving breakfast that morning but coffee will be available. 

Church Picnic

 Enjoy a Taste of Springtime at the APC Church Picnic 

Sunday, May 22, 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Disciple Bible Study has had another rewarding year of study and fellowship. We have preliminary plans to offer these classes next year:  Disciple I (Monday morning and Sunday evening), Disciple II (as needed),  Jesus in the Gospels, Christian Believer, and short term classes as interest indicates.  Watch for more information in the summer or contact Mary Dantzler at 404-754-1763, jdantzler@bellsouth.net with questions. Registration is now open now for Disciple I. Email Mary to register for the fall. 

Pick a "VBS Helping Hand" in the lobby on the pew by the office/Fellowship Hall doors and help us gather supplies for VBS.  We really need your support. Our VBS Helping Hand project is a great way to keep our cost low and to involve more people.  Pick a hand that lists items we need, shop, and return the items to the designated boxes in the church hallways. Thank you all! 

Liturgical Art invites everyone to submit a photograph for our second photography exhibit.  The theme this year is Snapshots of Grace, and the show will run concurrently with the summer sermon series, Grace upon Grace, through the month of July.  Your photograph can be color or black & white, film or digital.  We ask that it measures 8" X 10" and be your own original work. Entry forms may be picked up at the photography table in the lobby now through May 22.  Questions?  Contact Molly Elkind mpelkind@comcast.net or Sheryl Wentworth sherylwentworth@comcast.net

Required Training for Youth and Children's Ministry Volunteers in room 206 (new volunteers, please pick one session to attend and RSVP to volunteer@alpharettapres.com).

Sunday, May 29    9:45am

Sunday, June 5     9:45am 

Sunday, June 26   9:45am  

Sunday, July 10    9:45am and 2:00pm 

New Volunteers: Our training sessions are for all new or current volunteers who have not yet attended a required volunteer training session. Childcare is provided during the 45 minute training sessions. Volunteer training will be led by Youth and Children's Ministry staff and elders.

Returning Volunteers:  If you have already attended a training session in the last two years and filled out the required forms (volunteer form and background check form) you only need to fill out the signature form saying that you have  read and will abide by the  revised APC Child and Youth Safety Policy.  This includes the Discipline Policy (see below on how to find the documents). 

All Volunteers:  The revised safety policy is available on the APC website at www.alpharettapres.com. Go to "ABOUT APC" and find the "documents library" page. The policy and all required forms for volunteers can be found there. Please print the required forms, complete them and turn them in to "Carolyn Dillon, Volunteer Coordinator" in the church office as soon as possible. If you have questions about the process or the status of your paperwork, please contact Carolyn Dillon at volunteer@alpharettapres.com.