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This Sunday
Fellowship Breakfast
8:00 - 10:00 AM
Worship Services
8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 AM
Preaching this week:
Mission Participants (8:30/11:00), Dr. Oliver Wagner (9:45)
Sunday School at 9:45 AM for all ages
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
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Send your comments and suggestions to connections
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Mission's Message
Christian author and scholar T.W. Manson wrote "In the Kingdom of God, service is not a stepping-stone to nobility: it is nobility, the only kind of nobility that is recognized."
Ollie talked about service in his sermon last Sunday. He called us to service through our four pronged mission statement "We are a Christ centered family of believers, committed to growing spiritually, worshipping joyfully, and sharing God's love daily." Our call as Christians, especially Christians at APC, is to serve.
This Sunday, you'll have the chance to explore the wide variety of service opportunities available at APC during the ministry fair that will take place in Fellowship Hall. Take a few minutes and visit the different ministry tables, find your place in our family by joining a small group or a committee. There are many ways that you can serve God and grow in your faith at APC.
During Sunday worship, you'll have the chance to witness mission in the broader sense. Various individuals and groups within our church who have committed themselves to mission work in our community and around the world will share their stories. You'll also learn a little bit more about our new Family Promise mission. We'll be hosting homeless families on the APC campus in just a few short months!
Listen for God's message, hear His call to you, and make a commitment to share Christ's love with others through mission work. Many of you have volunteer commitments in your secular world; but I promise you that your work as a servant and witness for Christ will be the most fulfilling and "noble" work that you'll ever do.
In Christ,
Elder Allison Neal, APC Mission Committee
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Mission Sunday and Ministry Fair
August 26 is Mission Sunday at APC. In addition to learning about recent experiences that APC members have had in various mission works this year, you'll also have an opportunity to learn how you can become more involved. In conjunction with Mission Sunday, the APC Membership Committee is again sponsoring a "Ministry Fair" on August 26 from 9:15am until 12:30pm in Fellowship Hall. Most of the numerous ministries and activity groups at APC will have "information tables" where you can ask questions and find out more information about what each group does and how you can get involved. If you've been wanting to get more involved but weren't quite sure what opportunities were available, or if you're already involved in something and maybe looking for something new, don't miss this great opportunity to find out what our church has to offer. For more information, contact John Bullock at 770-754-447 or jobullock@bellsouth.net. |
Come sing with us in the Children's Choir!
All children in grades K - 5 are invited to raise their voices in song with us! Children's Choir kicks off this Sunday, August 26th at 9:15 am. Sing songs of praise, make music with other instruments, and learn music basics during our time together. Join Ms. Holly for our morning music ministry and then head right to Sunday School! |
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 Miss Mary's Ice Cream Crankin' is this Sunday!
APC Needs Cranky People! The 8th Annual Miss Mary's Ice Cream Crankin'will be held this Sunday, August 26 from 2 - 4 PM on the Square in Roswell. Tickets for all who want to come out for family fun and ice cream tasting will be available at the event, $5 individual, $20 for a family of up to 6. More details and pictures can be found on the Miss Mary's Website. All proceeds benefit "The Drake House," an emergency housing facility for homeless women and children in North Fulton County. It's still not too late to volunteer. Just bring a gallon or two of your favorite home-made ice cream and show up at the APC Tables (Location 28). |
Family Retreat
Get Ready for M-6:8, APC's 2012 Fall Family Retreat! Join APC friends and family for fun, fellowship, food and mission at Calvin Center on October 13-14. Just a one hour drive from Alpharetta, the 2012 APC Fall Family Retreat is sure to be a great time. Registrations are now being accepted at www.alpharettapres.com/retreat. Paper registrations and additional information are available on the table in the lobby. Come join us! We look forward to seeing you there! Have questions? E-mail retreat@alpharettapres.com and we'll be happy to provide additional information. |
Acolyte Training
Please join us on September 16 for Acolyte Training! If you have an interest in serving as an acolyte at worship services, please join us immediately following the 11:00 service on Sunday, September 16, in the sanctuary. All youth ten years old and older are invited to attend. However, nine year olds who wish to get an early start and are willing to serve at the 8:30 service are encouraged to attend also. Acolytes usually serve once a month. Any questions, please contact Cindy Laubenstein at cindylaub05@yahoo.com |
| Whiz Kids Tutoring
Whiz Kids Needs Tutors! Since 1999, APC has conducted an after-school tutoring program called Whiz Kids. Tutoring is held each Monday afternoon that Fulton County Schools are in session. We meet in Fellowship Hall from 3:15-4:15pm followed by 15 minutes of songs and Bible stories in the sanctuary. We work "one-on-one" with each tutor helping the same child throughout the year, creating a special bond of trust and caring. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in a child's life - you will be able to see the progress as you work with your child and your pride and enthusiasm about their achievements will encourage hard work and concentration. School supplies and learning materials are provided.There will be a sign-up table at the Mission Fair in Fellowship Hall on August 26. You may also sign-up on-line on the Whiz Kids page (there's a link on the APC Missions page). For more information contact Sue White at 770-772-4667 or whitesbassets@bellsouth.net. |
New Lecture Series
How the Bible Came to Be: A User's Guide Time: Sunday mornings, 9:45-10:45am, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 and 9/16 Place: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church (theater) Instructor: Ryan P. Bonfiglio It probably comes as no surprise that the Bible did not float down from heaven and land directly in our church pews or on our bookshelves at home. Nor would have the apostle Paul - let alone the prophets or Jesus himself - been familiar with the language or format of contemporary English editions of Scripture. So, how exactly did the Bible as we know come to be? This four-week, Christian Education series aims to explore key aspects of the development of the Christian Scriptures through its nearly 3,000-year history. Along the way, this series will address a variety of issues, including: (week 1) how individual books of the Bible were composed and the ways in which this process differs from our modern conception of book-making; (week 2) how and why certain texts came to be recognized as part of a fixed canon; (week 3) the history of ancient and modern translations and how various English versions such as the KJV, NIV, and NRSV differ from one another; and (week 4) how the marketing and publication of Bible editions during the past century has drastically changed the way in which Christians see and use Scripture today (week 4). While these questions often go unasked by many Christians, having a better sense of how the Bible came to be has important implications for our faith today. About the Instructor: Ryan P. Bonfiglio is a Ph.D. candidate in Hebrew Bible at Emory University. He earned a Bachelor's degree at Princeton University and a Master of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary. He is an instructor at Candler School of Theology and serves as a lay leader and guest preacher in the Presbyterian Church (USA). |
C.S. Lewis Series
NEW! Sunday evening C.S. Lewis lecture series. Jim Motter, an APC member and C.S. Lewis scholar, will lead a 10-week Sunday evening lecture and discussion series on C.S. Lewis' masterwork, Mere Christianity. The lectures will be held in the theater September 9-November 11, from 5:30 to 7:00pm. The public is invited. This series is a follow-on to Jim's summer 2011 overview on the life and works of C.S. Lewis. The series will be suited to both long-time fans who have read this book several times and to those who are reading the book for the first time. High school students are especially encouraged to participate. Mere Christianity may be Lewis' most illuminating work, famous for its logic and imagery. Jim will provide a comprehensive overview of the book and open up hidden meaning and context, enabling even those familiar with the book to see it in an entirely new light. Those new to C.S. Lewis will come to know why this book has often been voted the single most influential book for Christians other than the four Gospels. Don't miss this special series and invite your friends and neighbors to come with you. About Jim Motter: Jim has been a long-time student and advocate of C.S. Lewis' works for many years. He has given lectures on Lewis at the C.S. Lewis Institute, the C.S. Lewis Foundation, the Center for the Study of C.S. Lewis and Friends, The Areopagus Christian Study Center and elsewhere. Jim and his family have been members of APC for three years. |
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FIRST WEDNESDAYS
Come join us on the First Wednesday of each month for fellowship, dinner, an adult program and children's activities. For the fall we will gather on:
Wednesday, September 5 Theme for the evening is Africa.
Adult and Children's program: Ollie Wagner and Walter Dean share their "Habitat Aid Initiative" Kenya trip with slides and stories; plus, you will learn how the funds collected by children during the APC 2011 VBS were used in Kenya.
Dinner will be:
Bobotie (Traditional South African Casserole using ground beef)
Yellow Rice
Chakalaka (South African Stir Fried Vegetable Side Dish)
South African Picnic Bread
Malva Pudding (Traditional South African dessert pudding)
Children's Dinner Menu: hot dogs, tatter tots, fruit cocktail
Wednesday, October 3: Adult program will be Managing Time - finding time to be spiritual in a busy world
Dinner will begin at 6:00 PM and end at 6:30 PM with an adult menu and a children's menu. An Adult Program and Children's Activities will be from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Clean-up will begin at 7:30 PM so those volunteering to help cleanup in the kitchen and Fellowship Hall can attend the program.
Dinner Fees are: Children $4.00 per person (age 8 years and under)
Adults $6.00 per person
Reservations are required and must be made the Sunday before the First Wednesday event. There are three ways you can complete your reservation (only one is required) for First Wednesday, you may:
- Complete a First Wednesday card on the info table in the hallway.
- Sign up on the First Wednesday board in Fellowship Hall.
- Go to the APC website and follow the link to First Wednesday.
Mark your calendars and continue to watch for information about First Wednesdays!!!
Volunteers Needed!!
Volunteers are needed for First Wednesday Clean Up on September 5, October 3, November 7 and December 5. To volunteer, please e-mail lmdanson@aol.com. Remember that many volunteers makes light work for all. The more the merrier!
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Haiti Mission Trip - Last Chance to reserve your spot!
An APC mission team will be traveling to Haiti to work October 6-10, 2012. If you are interested in participating or learning more, please contact Dr. Ollie Wagner in the church office, ollie@alpharettapres.com. August 25 is the deadline to make a $750 deposit for those planning to participate in the Haiti mission trip. |
Open Arms Sunday
The Open Arms Ministry of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church will be sponsoring a special church service on September 9 at 11:00am in the sanctuary to include people with developmental disabilities. Come help us worship God with special music, liturgy and a sermon message designed to be inclusive. |
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Eldercare News
APC Eldercare News - So many of us have unanswered questions about dementia. What exactly is dementia? How can we help those who may be suffering? Sunday, September 9 at 12:30pm (after the 11:00 service), Thom Corrigan, an eldercare specialist from Metta Thompson and Associates, will be here to answer any of your questions. Thom brings experience from many different facets of eldercare and welcomes any questions you may have. For further information or questions, please contact Ellen Adolph at hbunnies@gmail.com or 678-637-2928.
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Nominations Needed
Looking for a few good names - The Nominating Committee is requesting nominations for elders and deacons. Please submit names in the nomination box on the table in the lobby, to the church office or the APC web site http://www.alpharettapres.com/nominations |
Career Transition
APC Career Transition Program - Recently the unemployment rate in Metro Atlanta dropped from 10.2% to 9.9 %. When individuals are no longer job hunting, as well as those who seek full-time jobs are counted, the real rate of unemployment is a conservative figure of 15%. Since 2007, Georgia has lost 360,000 positions, so the state now has approximately the same number of jobs that existed in 1999. Elder Bill Harris leads efforts at APC to address the employment concerns and needs your help. We are trying to get a handle on how many of our members are unemployed and underemployed and whether or not they participate in the Career Transition Group at APC. If you would like employment assistance, please email Bill at w.m.harris@att.net. If you work for or lead an organization, we would appreciate any information on positions that might represent opportunities that become available or contact names that would ensure a more effective outreach. We need our employed professionals and executives to reach out and make information available that will give a competitive edge to members of our congregation who are endeavoring to gain a sense of the real jobs and hidden market versus Internet postings. In the Lobby, the Career Transition Bulletin Board is now up and running. Please email Bill with any assistance you can offer as we renew our commitment to serve our members, veterans and the community in this challenging and prolonged Recession. |
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Youth Ministry News
Important dates to note for the balance of the summer:
August 26 - Mission Sunday at worship services - submit mission trip pictures to Kelly Edwards or Michelle Burton
September 9 - Youth Group Kickoff for the school year (dinner with parents and tons of fun!)
Look for the first Youth Ministry Newsletter of the school year coming soon. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please e-mail Allison Neal to be added to our distribution list.
For questions or more information, please contact Kelly Edwards, Director of Youth Ministries at kelly@alpharettapres.com or 770-751-0033. |
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Children's Ministry News
Nursery care is provided on Sundays from 8:15am - 12:15pm for ages 0-2 in the nursery.
Promise Class is provided on Sundays during the 11:00 worship service for our special needs students in the Blue Room.
Kinderkirk (Children's Worship Education for children ages 3 - rising 2nd graders) will be during the 11:00 service only during the summer. Preschool classes will meet in Room 101 and Kindergarten and rising second graders in Room 102. |
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Sunday Volunteers
Serving as greeters this Sunday: Joyce Komala at 11:00 Serving as ushers this Sunday: Beau and David Armistead, Kelly Vandever, Donny Matchen, Marian Cunningham at 8:30 & Stu and Kyle Laubenstein, Dave and Zach Berry, Drew Rhoades, Mary Rogovin at 11:00 Promise Class volunteer this Sunday: Kate McChesney at 11:00 |
| APC Church Officers
The Session
Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014
Dianne Berry-Children's Ministry George Bancroft-Property Scott Doll-Membership/Youth Ministry
Michelle Burton-Youth Ministry Jodie Barger-Children's Ministry Molly Elkind-Worship
Morris Estes-Finance Lynn Danson-Fellowship/Mission Stu Laubenstein-Personnel
Jim Gray-Clerk of Session/CE Pat Dennis-Open Arms Anne Mahone-Dayschool/LRP
John Shevlin-Mission Stacy Guy-Commitment/Commun. Charles Moriarty-Property/CE
Jessie Prigge-Youth Ministry Nancy Hill-Personnel/Nominating Sarah Provow-Open Arms/Commitment
Amy Rogers-Communications Jan Hughey-LRP/Finance Ferrell White-Worship/Fellowship
Jean Williams-Nominating/Membership Kylie Vacko-Open Arms
Deacon Care Teams
Hospitality - John Hicks, 678-513-4570, hicksjc@bellsouth.net
Companion Care - Carolyn Dillon, 770-751-3799, csdillon@bellsouth.net
Hospital & Recovery - Paul McChesney, 678-234-8471, paulsmcchesney@gmail.com
Sympathy & Celebrations, Steve Ludlow, 770-722-5473, ludlowst@comcast.net
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 APC on Facebook
Find us on Facebook! That's right Alpharetta Presbyterian Church has a facebook page! You can "like" APC at http://facebook.com/alpharettapres. Look for the latest information about activities and missions of the church! |
The Good News - This Week
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You can visit the church on line at www.alpharettapres.com or contact the office during regular business hours at 770-751-0033 (Mon-Thurs, 8:00am-4:00pm and Friday, 8:00am-1:00pm). |
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