The Good News - This Week

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Ollie's Offerings

Pentecost, the birth of church by the giving of the Holy Spirit, will be celebrated this Sunday. Expect to see some fiery red and hear lots about power and new life. While APC is 26 years old as a congregation, let us be reminded that the church is nearly 2,000 years old! The spirit that brooded over the waters at creation, filled the nostrils of Adam in the garden, and brought forth faith and proclamation from the earliest believers on the day of Pentecost, is the very spirit that renews us in faith today.

As we remember the church's birth long ago, we will also sow seeds of new life in the church's future. This Sunday, APC will receive a special offering to help send some of our high school youth to the national Presbyterian youth conference this July at Purdue University. Called "Triennium" this conference promises to be a tremendous faith-builder in the lives of the thousands who will attend. Your gifts will help grow faith in our young. What an appropriate Pentecost gift!

May the life-giving Spirit of God bring renewal and vitality to the church and may the work of the Spirit cause faith to sprout and blossom in your own life. Open yourself to the revitalizing work and calling of God's Spirit that is in our very midst.

The Times (and Places) Are A-Changin'!

Sunday morning worship times are changing for the summer! Beginning May 26 and running through August 11, we will worship at 9:00 and 10:30am.

Additionally, we will hold a sunrise service on June 2, July 7, and August 4 (first Sunday of each month) at 7:00am in the outdoor chapel.

Sunday worship will be held in the multipurpose Room (MPR) in the education building beginning June 23. Assuming the renovation of the sanctuary is complete, we will resume worship in the sanctuary according to our normal fall schedule on August 18. Sunday School will resume on August 18.

Youth Triennium Offering

This Sunday, Day of Pentecost, we will receive a special offering for the APC youth who will be attending the national Presbyterian youth conference called "Triennium" at Purdue University. Please generously support our youth who will accompany chaperones Kelly Edwards and Jamie Butcher on this great adventure of faith! You may use the envelopes found in the pew racks marked "Youth Triennium Offering" or make checks payable to APC with "Youth Triennium" on the memo line.

Friends & Fellowship

Friends & Fellowship Reception is this Sunday. Visitors and members, please join us in Fellowship Hall immediately after the 11:00 service for a reception hosted by the deacons. Light refreshments will be served. It's a great time to meet new people and catch up with old friends!

Mission Trip Volunteer

Youth Ministry is seeking some additional volunteers for its Appalachian Service Project (ASP), June 16-22, in Boone, NC. We need one female and two males to help repair homes, no experience necessary! The cost is $175. Please contact Kelly Edwards kelly@alpharettapres.com as soon as possible. It will be an experience you will never forget!

Summer Breakfast

Summer 2013 Sunday Morning Breakfast at APCwill begin on Sunday, May 26 with two options: Continental breakfast with one hot dish or just continental. We are giving our wonderful men's breakfast teams the summer off. Chef Doug (with a couple of helpers) will be preparing the summer breakfast which will be served from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall. The fee for summer will be as follows:

Continental with one hot dish: $5.00 Adults $3.00 for children 8 years and younger

Continental only: $4.00 Adults $2.00 for children 8 years and younger

This menu will continue through the summer. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship and breakfast!!!

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry Update and May Meeting

You created every part of me, knitting me in my Mother's womb. For such handiwork, I praise you. Awesome this great wonder! -Psalm 139:13-14

Last month's information session was a great success - thank you to Jamie for starting us off with prayer and to all of you who have expressed interest in this ministry. We are planning to meet monthly, on the 4th Tuesday at 1:30pm. We'll gather in the upstairs lobby for an hour or two of prayer, fellowship and needlecraft. Please mark your calendars for our May meeting on Tuesday, May 28. All are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Rogovin msrogovin@gmail.com or 404-386-5591.

Sunday School

This Sunday is the last day of Sunday School for all of our APC classes. While our Sunday school classes for youth and children will take a break for the summer months, our adult education committee will be offering a summer series on the topic "The Spiritual Challenges of Mental Illness." Several counselors and physicians will be joining us from mid-June through July at 9:00am in the theater as we learn about various mental health disorders and how the church can respond with compassion and care. More information will follow soon.

Church Directories

The Church Directories have arrived. If you "sat" for a photograph, you will receive a free directory. Directories may also be picked up in the church office Monday-Thursday 9:00am to 3:00pm and Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm.

Save the Date! Family Promise Host Week June 16 - 23

Our second Family Promise Host Week is right around the corner and we will once again be calling on the generous servants at APC as we turn our Alpha and Omega buildings into a week-long shelter for families experiencing homelessness.

All volunteers who work with our families are required to participate in a volunteer training session. We have one more scheduled in May on Thursday, May 23, from 10am - 11:30am. Signups are available via the APC Family Promise Site, or on the mission bulletin board outside Fellowship Hall. Stay tuned for more details about volunteer and donation needs during our host week.

APC Dayschool

The APC Dayschool is currently enrolling students for the 2013-2014 school year. The Dayschool is a ministry of APC that serves students from ages 2-5 in weekday program. For more information, please contact the Dayschool office at 770-751-3862. As our registration drive will continue through the summer, please refer your friends to our outstanding program!

APC Dayschool will celebrate the graduation of its students heading off to Kindergarten on Wednesday, May 22 at 9:15am. Please keep those students and their families in your prayers as we give thanks for their time with us at APC.

Disciple Bible Study

Disciple Bible Study classes have been finishing up this and last month. Disciple is a weekly, small group Bible study series that is very popular and active at APC. Classes will soon begin to form for the fall semester. Please consider being a part of this exciting way to learn more about Scripture, grow spiritually and deepen friendships. First-time students will be a part of Disciple I which meets Sunday nights or Monday mornings. Upper level and short-term classes will also be offering a full schedule. Stay posted for more information...but now is the time to consider being a part!

Career Transition

APC Career Transition Program - Recently, the unemployment rate in Metro Atlanta dipped below 8% for the first time in four years in the month of March, as a result of 14,700 jobs tht were added in the First Quarter of 2013. If you would like employment assistance, please contact Elder Bill Harris at w.m.harris@att.net. If you are employed in a decision making level position, please contact Bill with opportunities in your own organization, as well as positions that might be open in other Metro Atlanta organizations.

Youth Ministry News

Come to "The Celebration and Cookout" this Sunday evening from 5:30pm-7:30pm at APC!!! Take a break from studying for finals and enjoy some time with your peeps at APC!! Enjoy some delicious food and fellowship. BIG KID BOUNCERS!!!! Crazy, we know!!!! Can't wait to CU!!!!!

Our Summer youth group will begin to follow the Youth Summer Calendar:

June 9 - 6:00-7:30pm Youth Group

June 23 - 5:00-7:30pm - High School Only (including rising 9th grade students) -Dinner, Briars in the Cotton Patch Video and Discussion at Ollie Wagner's Home.

June 30 , July 14, July 21 and August 4 at 6:00pm-7:30pm

Youth and Parents Mission Trip Meetings will be held on Thursday, May 30 in Room 206/207. All information will be given at these meetings, please make every effort to attend.

6:00pm - Cross Meeting

6:30pm - ASP Meeting

7:00pm - Triennium Meeting

Destination Unknown, July 26-28 registration is still open. This trip is for all students from rising 6th - college freshmen. Please contact Kelly Edwards for more details. Sign up today!!!

For questions or more information, please contact Kelly Edwards, Director of Youth Ministries at kelly@alpharettapres.com or 770-751-0033.

Children's Ministry News

VBS -We are in need of Volunteers for VBS for all ages. Come join the fun it's going to ROCK! Contact kristin@alpharettapres.com. Registration for VBS will be closing on May 20th. Be sure to sign up today to ensure your spot. This is one adventure you don't want to miss. Parents please remember that you need to sign up to volunteer at least 1 day if your children are attending VBS, so that we can ensure enough volunteers.

VBS Payment and Medical Forms - If you have not yet turned in your payment or medical release form. Please do so as soon as possible so that we can order finalize our supplies and turn in or final orders.

Club 45 is our fellowship ministry for children in 4th and 5th grade. They will meet this Sunday night, May 19 at 4:30pm for a fun outing to SkyZone in Roswell. To learn more or get involved, please contact our Director of Children's Ministry, Kristin Hicks, at kristin@alpharettapres.com.

Nursery care is provided on Sundays from 8:45am-11:45pm for ages 0-2 in the nursery. (Summer)

Promise Class is provided on Sundays during the 9:50 and 11:00 worship services for our special needs students in the Blue Room.

Kinderkirk (Children's Worship Education for children ages 3 - rising 2nd graders) - The last day of Sunday School is May 19, however, we do have summer Kinderkirk at the 10:30am worship service. Come join us as we learn about "Rough Waves - Jesus Saves." Kinderkirk will be held in the Solid Rock Theater during the summer.

Sympathy & Celebrations

Sympathy - To Paul McChesney and his family at the death of his mother, Kaye McChesney, on Monday, May 13. Services were held on Friday, May 17 at First Presbyterian Church in Marietta, GA.

Celebration - With Kyle Johnstone and Brittany Bohman at their engagement and upcoming nuptials. Kyle is the stepson of Sybille Johnstone.

Sunday Volunteers

Serving as acolytes this Sunday: Isobel Still and Daniel Redder at 8:30 & Jessie Berry and Duncan Moehring at 11:00

Serving as greeters this Sunday: Heidi Alatar at 11:00

Serving as ushers this Sunday: Kim and Valerie Fulkerson, Sybille Johnstone, Alan Crowell, June Fortson at 8:30 & Ken Bogle, Ed and Pat Rea at 11:00

Promise Class Volunteers this Sunday: Fran Mosher at 11:00

APC Church Officers

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

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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