The weather is cooling, the leaves are turning and fall is in full swing.  The Youth Ministry program at APC is in full swing as well, with a number of exciting and meaningful events coming up that will allow your child to grow in the faith. 

The photo above was taken at the Middle School retreat at Calvin Center.  Our APC middle schoolers joined over 100 youth from other area churches for a weekend of fellowship and spiritual growth.  In just a couple of weeks, our high school youth will share the same experience.  Retreating from the clutter of our everyday lives is a great way to re-prioritize and strengthen our relationship with God.  I hope that all of our high schoolers will set aside this time for reflection, fellowship and fun. 

While our high school students are away, we will have a wonderful opportunity for mission work right here in our back yard.  The Atlanta Community Food Bank serves many non-profit agencies throughout our metro area by collecting and distributing over two million pounds of food each month.  On Saturday, November 12, we will send a group of APC youth and adults to the food bank to glorify God through service to our fellow man.  Sign up information is in the mission section of this newsletter.

Advent is around the corner and that's the time of year when we focus more on giving and serving others.  Why not start today?  This newsletter is full of opportunities to serve God.  The Youth Ministry needs you, and God wants you!