February 22, 2013

This Sunday, we look forward to welcoming Rev. Dr. Phil Ott to the pulpit for our 9:50am service. Phil is a retired United Methodist minister whose career has been in higher education. He and his wife Karen are active participants in worship and Disciple Bible Study. We look forward to the message he will bring.

Please come to Family Worship Service, sponsored by the Open Arms Ministry on Saturday, March 2, 4-5:00pm in the sanctuary. Dr. Ollie Wagner and Jeff Moen with lead a brief, song-filled service to prepare for Easter followed by an egg hunt. This is an inclusive service geared toward children and families living with disabilities. For more information contact Rev. Jamie Butcher. 

The Bowling Green State University Men's Choir will perform at APC on Saturday, March 2 at 7:30pm. The 60-voice men's choir will perform a varied concert during the evening and return to be part of our 8:30 worship on Sunday morning.

We hope you will make your reservations for the March 6 First Wednesday Dinner that will have a St. Patrick's Day theme.  Dinner menu will be:  Shepherds Pie, Irish Soda Bread, Mixed Greens Salad, Apple/Oatmeal Crisp with an Irish Cream.  Dinner will be from 6:00-7:00PM.  Yes, a whole hour of food and fellowship in Fellowship Hall!!  Dinner Fees:  Adult $6.00, Children 8 years and younger  $4.00.  At 7:00 PM the program will begin with the Children and Youth performing a musical entitled "Seeds of Faith."  It was written by Ollie Wagner and the music was composed by Joel Lillithun. The choir will be directed by Holly DiClaudio.  Nursery will be provided.

Make your reservations before noon on Sunday, March 3.  You have three ways to make your dinner reservation: (1) go to ACS Access with this link http://www.alpharettapres.com/acs   (2) sign up on the slips of paper on the table in the lobby; or, sign up on the green sheet by the kitchen door.

The APC Foster Care Support Mission Team invites you to join them for their monthly volunteer day in Roswell this Tuesday, February 26. We carpool from APC at 9:30 in the morning, help sort clothing, and fill mail orders for children in foster care. We then enjoy lunch and fellowship at a nearby restaurant before returning to the church by 2:00 PM. For more information, please contact Marianna Raffensperger at 770-442-3672 or theraffs@juno.com.    

Save the Date for paint recycling! The youth of APC will be conducting a paint recycling drive at APC on Saturday, March 16 from 9:00am to 1:00pm to raise money for their summer mission trips.  The EPA released a study in 2007 which estimated that 65 to 69 million gallons of paint each year are ultimately discarded. Help us keep your unwanted paint out of landfills!  Help us keep your unwanted paint out of landfills!  $3 per gallon for latex. Contact Michelle Burton at youthministry@alpharettapres.com for questions. 

Family Promise ~ Our Guests will arrive in just one week!

Preparations are being made for the arrival of our first Family Promise guests on Sunday evening March 3. They will stay with us through March 10. At this time, we know we will be welcoming at least two families to APC, a single mother with a 3 month old son, and a mom & dad with a 2 year old daughter. 

This week we will continue to post more volunteer and donation needs on our Family Promise webpage. Please check it frequently for new opportunities. If you are having any trouble signing up or getting the information you need, please contact Alli Neal.

Check for updates on the APC website Family Promise page.  Click the links below to view current volunteer and donation needs:

• Volunteers Needed
• Donations Needed 

Opening Night is March 1! "Every Little Crook and Nanny," by Pat Cook. Lillie Scones is a sweet retired nanny who runs a boarding house with one resident and "a cat the size of the Louisiana Purchase." Then Stuart, an old charge of hers, rents a room. Lillie is tickled to have him around again, not knowing he is planning on robbing the bank on the corner! In the spirit of Frank Capra, this tale of a bank heist and nannies has all the classic comedy twists and surprises fit for any audiences. Performances on Fridays, Saturdays and matinees Sundays, March 1 - 24.  Special pricing for APC members! Adults, $10, seniors and kids under 12, $8.  Tickets available in the lobby on Sunday or call Lisa Matchen at 678-371-3079.

Guatemala Mission Trip 

Summer 2013 Mission Trip for adults and/or families with children over 14 years old - A wonderful mission experience will be available in Guatemala this summer. Work in communities, side-by-side with volunteers and residents planting trees and building stoves. AIR Guatemala is an organization started and run by Anne Hallum, a local resident of north Atlanta. She fights hunger and poverty there through sustainable farming and education. $650 includes all expenses (except airfare) for a week you'll never forget! See www.airguatemala.org or contact Anne Hallum at anne.hallum@airguatemala.org or 386-956-4321 for more information. Weekly trips begin June 8 and end June 29. Deadline is March 15.  

The 2013 Flower Donation Chart is now up! APC members and friends are invited to donate flowers to beautify our sanctuary on Sunday mornings. The flowers may be placed in memory or honor of  loved ones, or to mark a special occasion such as an anniversary, birthday or baptism. As many as three donors may participate on any given Sunday. The cost for each donor is $65. Our deacons take the flowers to homebound members after the service. The Flower Donation Chart is located outside the church office. Please complete a yellow form when you sign up and return it with your check to the church office. 

Career Transition

Sympathy & Celebrations 

The Session

Class of 2013                                     Class of 2014                                         Class of 2015

George Bancroft-Property                      Zach Berry-Youth Ministry                              Gerard Ballard-Mission

Jodie Barger-Children's Ministry            Scott Doll-Youth Ministry/Membership            John Bullock-Membership

Lynn Danson-Fellowship/Mission          Molly Elkind-Clerk of Session/Worship            Julie Jagmin-Children's Ministry

Pat Dennis-Open Arms                          Stu Laubenstein-Personnel/Nominating          Tyler Jones-Communications

Nancy Hill-Nominating/Personnel           Anne Mahone-Dayschool/LRP                        Dave McKemey-Youth Ministry

Jan Hughey-Finance/LRP                      Charles Moriarty-CE Adult/Property                Steve Wardrup-Finance/Commitment

Mike Marcin-Communications                Sarah Provow-Commitment/Open Arms         Beverly Williams-CE Adult/Fellowship

Kylie Vacko-Open Arms                         Ferrell White-Worship

Deacon Care Teams

Hospitality - John Hicks, john.c.hicks@gmail.com

Companion Care - Janice Armistead, janice.armistead@att.net

Hospital & Recovery - Eva Wardrup, zumaland@aol.com

Sympathy & Celebrations - Jennifer Autian, jautian@hotmail.com  

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!