The empty promises of money, sex, & power and the only hope that matters .In a decade marked by financial and moral scandals, terrorist attacks and the worst economic downturn since the Depression, many Americans are reconsidering who and what they really need. Why do we pursue money, sex and power, but come away feeling empty? Can we be free of their pervasive influence? Join us as we consider these culture-shaping influences and what the Bible has to say about them.

The new term of Leadership Council Members will consist of 5 existing Leadership Council members, the Senior Pastor and 3 new members that are nominated by the membership of Apostles.  Leadership Council Nomination Forms will be available in the Church Lobby starting January 10th and also available on the Apostles Website.  The Form has guidelines for Members of the Leadership Council and asks you to be very specific in your reasons for nominating a particular person.  The Nominations will be reviewed by a seven person Leadership Discernment Team consisting of Chris Judy, John Wilson, Marian Troxler, Sam Bass, Judy Batchelder, Bruce Berger and Ed Bailey. The chosen slate of 3 persons will then be presented to the Leadership Council for approval.  Finally, we will have a Church wide meeting for the membership to approve the slate by voice vote.  The Nomination Forms must be received at the Church Office no later than January 23rd.

A Nomination Form can be found here.

Our new Adult Sunday School classes begin Sunday, January 17th at 10am. To read more detailed descriptions of the classes being offered, please visit our website.
That The World May Know
Led by John & Janie Farwell
Meets in Room 218

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: 20 Centuries of Christian Thinkers - Part I
Led by Brad & Sarah Lindsay
Meets in Room 217

Becoming a Peacemaker: Learning to Deal with Conflict Biblically

Led by Ford Jordan & Nathan Dickerson
Meets in Room 215

You're Invited! Come to the AMiA Sister-to-Sister Potluck Dinner, January 31^st 5:30-8:00 pm.

Come share dinner with our visiting Rwandan friends! Bishop Jared Kalimba, Eugenie Kagwera and Rev. Jean-Pierre Methode Rukundo will be visiting Apostles as well as attending the AMiA Conference. Please come and meet those who partner with us in our sister-to-sister church relationship.

Please bring a main dish or a side dish. If you bring a side dish please also bring a dessert or fresh fruit to feed six or more. Make sure to label your food so our friends can know what they are enjoying!
Please RSVP below. Childcare will be provided for children through 5th grade.

If you would like to donate money to help in the relief effort in the aftermath of the recent Haitian earthquake, we would suggest doing so through World Vision. World Vision has worked in Haiti for 30 years and has some 370 staff in country. Please join us in praying for the children and families devastated by the earthquake in Haiti.
To donate to the relief effort, please visit their website by clicking here.

Would you consider sharing your story of God's faithfulness in leading you through the Upon This Rock Spiritual Journey/stewardship campaign? Please contact Bo Batchelder (782-7738 or [email protected]) to share your story. We hope to encourage the congregation as we finish well the Upon This Rock journey with wonderful stories of God's faithfulness as each member "authentically partnered with God" on the spiritual journey and stewardship campaign.

Are you desiring to connect with others here at Apostles?  Would you like to be a part of a community that devotes themselves to the study of God's word, that shares in times of fellowship, that prays for one another and that cares for one another's needs?  Then please join a Community Group. Sign up in the lobby at church on Sunday or email Ford Jordan ([email protected]).

Tapestry Church of the Nazarene (the congregation that is a part of Neighbor to Neighbor Outreach downtown) has a weekly fellowship meal at 1:30p.m. following their Sunday services. Each week a different group of people provide the meal and serve it to the members of the Tapestry congregation. Darrell and Natalie Taylor are looking for others who might join them in serving or providing food on the 4th Sundays each month.  If you would like to help or just find out more information about this, please email Natalie Taylor ([email protected]) or you can call her cell (906-9402).

Muffins 'n More will be starting a new Bible study series on the Parables of Jesus on Monday, January 11th.   We will continue to meet in Room 215 on the second and fourth Mondays, January through April, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact either Sue Barclay - 783-5043; [email protected] or Jane Barnes - 848-8378; [email protected].  Please come join us!  (No childcare is provided.)