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Ollie's Offerings

As teachers and students return to their schools, we at APC are preparing to begin a new Christian Education year. Sunday School classes for all ages will begin at 9:45am on Sunday, August 18. Parents will soon be hearing more about what's in store for youth and children. But in this piece as in worship this Sunday, I'd like to focus your attention on the many exciting opportunities we have for adults.

Ryan Bonfiglio will open our Adult Ed year with a four-week series beginning on August 18 in the theater. Ryan will be looking at popular Christianity from a Presbyterian and Reformed perspective. Ryan is a very gifted and popular teacher and we expect a full-house for each of those hour-long sessions. When that series is completed, we will break into three separate Adult Sunday School classes. The Crossroads Class will use the bible-based Presbyterian curriculum entitled The Present Word, The Contemporary Conversations class will spend six weeks on "Christianity and Islam" and our Faith and Families class will study and discuss issues of faith as they relate to home and family life. I encourage you to participate!

Another significant opportunity for adult faith development and spiritual growth at APC comes through our Disciple Bible Study series. Disciple I classes will begin in mid-August and be taught by our pastors. If you have never taken Disciple before, join us for this 35-week course as we read and discuss our way from Genesis to Revelation. Pick a time that works best for you-Sundays from 5:30-7:30pm or Mondays from 9:30-11:30am. Contact the office to register! Now is the time to sign-up!

Upper-level and short courses are also available in the Disciple series for students who have already completed Disciple I. Those courses are currently being organized, so I encourage all of you who are interested in participating to sign up by speaking with former classmates, class teachers or by contacting the office.

Jesus commanded us "to love God with our minds." It's a good time of year to take action on that!

Sunrise Service

This Sunday at 7:00am there will be a Sunrise Communion Service at the outdoor chapel. Dress informally and join us!

School Supply Drive

APC School Supplies Drive, July 21-August 8, to benefit APC Whiz Kids Tutoring Program, North Fulton Community Charities, Foster Care Support Foundation and The Place of Forsyth. Please consider donating any of the supplies shown on the display near the door to the multipurpose room. There are lists to take with you in the envelope on the display. Please leave items in the blue Mission bin next to the display. If you prefer to make a cash donation, please note "school supplies drive" on the memo line of your check. Thank you for your support. Questions, contact Sue White at 770-772-4667 or whitesbassets@bellsouth.net.

Lend a Hand

Following next Sunday's 10:30 worship service, we will be asking for help in moving chairs downstairs into the sanctuary. Please plan to stay a little longer and lend a hand if you are able.

Breakfast Cooking Crews

All APC Sunday Morning Breakfast Cooking Crews will get together for breakfast on Sunday, August 11 from 8:00-8:45am in Fellowship Hall. If you are currently on one of the four crews, we look forward to seeing you! If you are interested in joining one of the cooking crews, please come and join us. The Breakfast Coordinator is Ted Lynam. You may contact him at tedlynam3895@comcast.net.

Disciple Bible Study

Would you like to participatein a Disciple Bible Study Class this fall? Disciple is a high-commitment, weekly, small group study. Our pastors teach Disciple I classes which are offered Sunday night from 5:30-7:30 and Monday morning from 9:30-11:30. Contact the church office if you would like to signup or learn more. If you have already completed Disciple I and would like to participate in an upper- level Disciple Class, please contact the church office.

Worship Events

Please mark your calendars for some exciting upcoming events in worship: August 18-Sanctuary Rededication; August 25-Mission Sunday and Ministry Fair; September 22-Open Arms Sunday; October 6-World Communion Sunday and October 20-Joining Sunday for new members.

Search Committees

Please continue to pray for our three search committees as we seek to bring to APC's staff: a ministry associate, a director of communications and an administrative assistant for youth and children.

ACT1 Production

Now playing ACT1's Theater "Give My Regards to Broadway!" Combine the greatest show tunes of George M. Cohan with a sparkling story and you have the most entertaining, charming, toe-tapping musical of the season. Tickets are available online or look for the ACT1 table in the lobby the next two Sundays and thereafter in the upstairs lobby on Sunday mornings. The production runs from July 19 - August 11.

Summer Preaching Series

Our summer preaching series, "The Furniture of Faith" continues this week with "The Font and Table." Next week the series concludes with "The Cross."

The Drake House

The Drake House needs Kroger and Walmart gift cards in amounts of $15 or $25. If you have any questions, please contact Sheryl Wentworth 404-357-9984.

Career Transition

APC Career Transition Program - In May, the unemployment rate in Metro Atlanta increased from 7.6% in April to 8.2%. After years of job losses, the Construction Industry added 1,200 jobs in May. 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

Youth Group - The trip to the Cummng Aquatic Center this Sunday has been cancelled.

Fall Youth Group activities will begin on Sunday, September 8. Stay tuned for more information.

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

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 from 10:00-12:00pm for our special needs students in the Blue Room. (Summer)

Blessing of the Backpacks-School children are invited to bring backpacks to either of our services (9:00 or 10:30am) on August 11. We will be having a special time to bless students, teachers and administrators of all ages during worship. We will also be collecting school supplies for our mission partners. If you would like to contribute, please bring any of the supplies listed on the website and place them in the bins located at the entrance to church.

KinderWorship-Come and join us for our last three weeks of summer KinderWorship during the 10:30am service. We will be having a celebration of Gods Magnificent Creation! We will explore Things that Go Twinkle in the night, Creation that is Wet, Wild and Waving and Creation that has Fins Fur and Feathers. You won't want to miss the fun.

Sunday School Teacher Training-Training for all Children's Ministry Sunday School Volunteers will be held on August 11 from 2:00-4:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Information about our new curriculum, "252 Basics" will be shared. You will also meet with your team and signup for your days to volunteer. Contact kristin@alpharettapres.comwith any questions.

Sunday School Kick-Off is August 18 at 9:45am- Parents don't miss this year's Rally day as we Kick- offa new year. We will be registering children for the new year, introducing our new curriculum, "252 Basics", with skits and a multimedia presentation to children and parents, and meeting our new teachers. There will also be a presentation for parents only about how to use our newest curriculum at home with easy to find App's and online media so you can participate in your child's faith journey. You won't want to miss the laughter and fun.

Sympathy & Celebrations

Celebration - To Tyler and Megan Scott at the birth of their son, Andrew James, on Wednesday, July 31.

Celebration - To Sybille Johnstone at the marriage of her stepson, Kyle Johnstone to Brittany Bohman, at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Johns Creek on Saturday, August 3.

Celebration - To Bob Rudesill on his marriage to Billie Barry on Saturday, August 3 in Helena, AL. Bob will be leaving APC to move to Helena where he and Billie will make their home.

Sympathy - To Drew Bowers at the death of his grandfather, Thomas Wright, on Monday, July 29. Services were held on Thursday, August 1 in Rockmart, GA.

Sunday Volunteers

Serving as greeters this Sunday: Carolyn Dillon at 9:00 & Larry and Mim Prohl at 10:30

Serving as ushers this Sunday: Dick and Sharon Bean, Tom Hyatt, Beau and David Armistead at 9:00 & Steve Ludlow, Dale Carter, Duane Lofdahl, Lee Jones at 10:30

Promise Class Volunteer this Sunday: Meredith Brogan and Kari Minnich at 10:00

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!

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