September 14, 2012

The Big Guns: or Whose Little Lily Is She?

October 5 and 6 at 7:30pm

With songs and smoking six-shooters, we're here to tell the adventures and misadventures of two cattle barons and, most especially, of a beautiful young lady in search of, well, not the usual kind of gold in them thar hills. Is this a musical? Nope. But somewhat like Cat Ballou, Paint Your Wagon and a lot of John Ford westerns, it has words and music that made their way west-songs like "Shenandoah," "Oh My Darling, Clementine," and "Sweet Betsy From Pike." And what's a rousing, sometimes rowdy western without a long-legged, curvaceous but vestal saloon gal? A saucy little filly known as Lily-with a more-than-middling singing voice to boot. A comic valentine to the cowboy and cowgirl heroes of bygone screen, radio and television-Gene, Roy, Hoppy, Coop, The Duke-with a tip of the Stetson to Calamity, Annie O, Belle Star and Cat Ballou.  A story of the Old West, but a different sort of a story.  A tale with a twist.  A rootin', tootin', six-shootin' wing-ding of a western!

All proceeds of this production to benefit the APC STARS group.  Tickets are $10 for everyone.

If you have not recently visited the APC web site (www.alpharettapres.com), you will be pleased to find many new and useful features.  There is now online a complete daily calendar of scheduled events, detailed information on the many ministries at APC and biographies of staff, elders and deacons. There are even links to the current week's bulletin and sound recordings of past sermons.

Advanced password-protected features include an always-current directory of members, a registration page where you can sign up for future events, a complete roster of church groups you belong to, and a status report on your pledge and offerings.  Password protection assures that personal information can be seen only by authorized individuals.  Each member can control how much or how little information can be seen.

Over the next few weeks members will receive a series of emails providing instructions on how to use features of the web site.  If you have questions, contact Carol in the church office.

First Wednesday, October 3 will be here very soon!!! 

Come enjoy Oktoberfest!  A Bavarian event to enjoy with your APC family.  Dinner is from 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM with an adult menu and a children's menu.  An Adult/Youth Program and Children's Activities are from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM.  Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Clean-up begin at 7:30 PM so those volunteering to cleanup can attend the program.

     Make your reservations by Sunday noon on September 30 by either (1) going on-line at http://www.alpharettapres.com/acs  (2) by filling out a card on the table in the hallway or (3) by using the bright lime green sheet posted by the APC kitchen door.

     Dinner fees are:  $4.00 for children 8 years and younger; $6.00 for adults/youth. The adult/youth menu will be:

·         SLOW ROASTED PORK WITH SWEET & SOUR RED CABBAGE

·         SPAETZLE (GERMAN DUMPLINGS)

·         POTATO PANCAKES WITH SOUR CREAM & APPLESAUCE

·         GERMAN STYLE GREEN BEANS

·         ASSORTED BREADS

·         MIXED GREEN SALAD

·         DESSERT - GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE

     The children's menu will be:

·         Grilled cheese sandwiches

·         French fries.

     The adult/youth program will be presented by APC member, Alex Edwards, on "Managing Time - Finding Time to be Spiritual in a Busy World."  Children's Ministry will provide special activities for children.  Nursery will be available.

Open Arms is a ministry of the church that seeks to include all our church family in worship in whatever way is needed. Through the efforts of this group, the church provides the Promise Class for children with developmental disabilities. Respite care is available for families one Saturday a month at APC as well as a camp one week each summer through FOCUS. An Eldercare group has been established as well as a Cancer Care group. Volunteers are always needed. If you wish to become involved in the efforts of this ministry contact Eelder Pat Dennis, Elder Sarah Provow, or Rev. Jamie Butcher. 

APC Eldercare blog   http://apcopenarmsreachingout.wordpress.com/ 

APC Cancer Care cancercare@alpharettapres.com

APC Open Arms Ministry  www.alpharettapres.com     (click the Open Arms tab)

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

ACT1 is looking for a few good men for Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol adapted by Lynn Stevens.

You'll meet all the great characters: Christmases Past, Present, and Future, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge!  This is an inspiring play that captures the essence of the great tale, and the meaning of Christmas.

Please call Lisa Matchen 678-371-3079 or email contact@act1theater.com if you would like to be a part of this great tradition.  We need 6 men or older teens to fill the last few parts in our production. 

What are the roles available?  

Men:

*Bob Cratchit -30's - 40's

*Fred -Late teens- mid 30's

*Young Man Scrooge - late teens -early 30's

*Dick - late teens -early 30's

*Topper -late teens- mid 30's

*Ghost of Christmas Future - Tall man or woman

Who Will Be Working on This Show?

Carolyn Erling will Direct this show.

Paul Komorner will be Stage Manager.

Lisa Matchen will be Choreographer.

What about Rehearsals?

Our schedule calls for 3 rehearsals a week (Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm and on Sunday at 2:00pm), for 13 weeks, followed by 4 weeks of performances. Our first rehearsal is scheduled for Sunday, August 26. Please note that we WILL be having rehearsals during some school holidays. These rehearsals are not optional!

Currently, there are plans for 11 performances of this show - November 23 - December 16.

Supper Six is back! Do you recognize people you have seen before at APC, but don't know who they are?  Here is your chance to really get to know more members!

Supper Six at APC is a dinner program where 3 couples meet in a casual environment, usually in the Host's home, for dinner on a monthly basis.  A rotating schedule is designed so that you meet with new people each month. Great for new members and long-time members as well. Dinners begin in October. Register now through September 16.

There are 4 ways to join: 

Full Year: October thru April

Session (A) October, November, January

Session (B): February, March, April

Or put your name on as a Substitute

 December 1st is the all participant Dinner Party.

Register by contacting Lynn and Art Adams at lynnandartadams@gmail.com or by phone at 678-319-0984.

Financial Peace University - This highly recognized program will again be offered at APC beginning in September. Dave Ramsey and his Organization have updated the curriculum with more focus on the actions needed to bring about financial peace. The new curriculum is now nine weeks of 1½ hour classes. Class begins Sunday, September 16 at 5:30pm in the Alpha building. The cost is $89 if purchased through APC.

For more information and to signup for this class, contact Ted Lynam at tedlynam3895@comcast.net or 678-763-0973. 

My name is Kyle Plunkett and I'm with Troop 429. I'm currently working on my Eagle which is the highest rank in Boy Scouts. For my Eagle Project I am hosting a blood drive on September 15 at APC from 8am to 4pm. I already have a good amount of people signed up. If you would like to sign up please email donateblood4lifesouth99@gmail.com to get a time assigned to you. Please spread the word about the blood drive. You must be at least 16 years old to donate. If you have any questions you may contact me at 678-533-8990 or email me at kyle.plunkett55@gmail.com 

Hannah's Prayer Group for women longing to be mothers will meet Monday, September 17 from 7:00-8:30pm in Room 246 at Roswell Presbyterian Church.   Women currently experiencing infertility or pregnancy loss, and/or exploring adoption are invited. Women wanting to support these women are also invited. Open to the public. Email  hannahsprayergroup@roswellpres.org with questions.

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 

How the Bible Came to Be: A User's Guide

Last class this Sunday!

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. 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. 

The Sunday evening C.S. Lewis lecture series continues.  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 now through November 11, from 5:30 to 7:00pm. The public is invited. 

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 

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!