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Ollie's Offerings

When I worked as a college chaplain several years ago in Arkansas I had the privilege of offering a prayer of dedication over a newly constructed residence hall. The Dean of Students told me following the ceremony, "get used to offering more of these prayers and seeing lots of construction equipment and red clay because things on this campus are always being built." He was right. I went back to visit Lyon College this Spring and the campus does not look today like it did twenty years ago! His advice about always being "under construction" has remained helpful to me throughout my ministry because change has indeed been a constant in my life!

Upon the retirement of Kelly Edwards from the position of Director of Youth Ministry, the session has authorized the formation of a search committee to seek a new Director and named APC member, Lisa Gould, as our Temporary Coordinator of Youth Ministry. Lisa will be working to assure that our programs and publicity for youth ministry continue as planned. We have great teachers, advisors, families and youth who are pulling together through this transition! You can reach Lisa by email: youth@alpharettapres.com. As we thank Lisa for helping us out in this transition, let us keep all of our youth and their leaders in our prayers. As the position is advertised locally and throughout the presbytery, let us also be in prayer for our search committee as they meet candidates. We trust that exciting things are ahead.

Solomon was most wise in his observation about life, "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to seek, and a time to lose, a time weep and a time to laugh, a time to tear and a time to sew...." Through the constancy of change, let us lean upon God's eternal arms as we wait in hope for what shall be.

New Deadline

The new deadline for submission of announcements for the bulletin and The Good News has been changed to Tuesday at noon. Please send them to communications@alpharettapres.com.

Weekend of Service

Our fall Weekend of Service is October 5 and October 6. On Saturday, October 5, we will have the opportunity once again to participate in the sorting of medical supplies at MedShare, www.medshare.org, at 1 pm. For more information and the link to sign up for this effort, go to our website at www.alpharettapres.com/mission. Also, on Sunday, October 6, we will be making soup packets in Fellowship Hall for NFCC immediately after the 11:00 service. In addition, we will also be sorting items listed below for Haiti Partnership.

Help us collect lightweight items for projects at Holy Innocents Church, Ticotelette, La Gon�ve, Haiti. Projects include sewing small dolls and dresses for children, a birth kit for deliveries, and health day. We need reading glasses, toothbrushes, small bars of soap and sewing supplies. Place them in the bin in the lobby for sorting during our Day of Service Sunday, October 6 after the 11:00 service in the Fellowship Hall.

ACT1 Show & Dinner - NOW SHOWING!

ACT1 Theater this fall presents "Simply Complicated," a collection of three vignettes. The production will run October 4-6. The Saturday production will be held cooperatively with the Fellowship Committee as a dinner theater, and the Sunday matinee offers the show plus the possibility of a lunch and "show special" with nearby Mittie's Caf�.

Friday Show at 7:30 pm - $10

Saturday Dinner Theater, Dinner at 6:00 pm - $20 (new price)

Sunday Matinee at 2:00 pm - $10; Sunday Lunch at Mittie's and a Show - $25

(Lunch at 11:30 am, Show at 2:00 pm)

Call 678-371-3079 for tickets or go online to www.act1theater.com.

Care Packages

Make a college student's day and help fill our college care packages! Donations needed: granola bars, micro popcorn, hot chocolate mixes, tea/lemonade mixes, instant oatmeal, ramen noodles, box mac-n-cheese, jerky, small plastic jars of peanut butter/nutella, gum, mints, tissues, toothpaste/toothbrush, post-its, highlighters, pens/pencils. Place items in the marked bin outside of Fellowship Hall. Care packages will be assembled on October 20.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry - Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? Then join us on Tuesday, October 22 at 1:30 in the upstairs lobby (outside the elevator) for an hour or two of prayer, fellowship and good works. All are welcome, no matter your needlework experience level. For information, contact Mary Rogovin, msrogovin@gmail.com , 404-386-5591.

Property Work Day

Help spruce up the Lord's House and grounds! Saturday, October 26 from 8:00 am - noon. Bring rakes, clippers, trimmers, wheel barrows, pressure washers, cleaning cloths, furniture cleaner, etc. We'll be spreading pine straw and mulch, trimming limbs, trees, and vines, cleaning the pews, chancel, windows, and polishing the wood. Coffee, juice, and donuts for early birds. Contact Gene Casey, gene@alpharettapres.com for more information.

Welcoming Team

Smiling faces and welcoming souls needed for our new APC Welcoming Team! One Sunday each month starting in the new year, be a part of an organized effort to welcome and inform visitors to the ins and outs of APC, including Sunday school locations, youth activities and general information. Contact Patricia Chiroux, patricia@alpharettapres.com in the Church Office.

Mission Haven

Mission Haven is adjacent to Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur and provides six residences for Presbyterian missionaries while they are in the U.S. Several volunteer opportunities are available. If you would like to help with apartment repairs, gardening, painting and other apartment needs, please contact Glenice Johnson at 404-373-5252.

Parent's Night Out at APC

The Open Arms Committee is sponsoring a Parent's Night Out at APC on Saturday, October 16 from 5 - 8 pm for our children with special needs and their siblings. Please bring your parental consent forms and any necessary medications or special snacks for your child. The suggested donation is $5. Volunteers also needed; no experience necessary. RSVP to Sarah Provow, shprovow@bellsouth.net

Vases Needed

Each Sunday after worship the sanctuary flowers are rearranged and delivered to those needing a lift in their day. But we need vases. Please donate vases at least 10" tall and 3 �" wide or more. Place in the Sunday School wing kitchen, by the nursery. Thank you for helping our beautiful flowers bring beauty into the lives of others throughout the week.

Young Mothers

Looking for a fun group of women in your same circumstances? Then check out "Mom's Cafe"! Enjoy food, fellowship and a good book. Upcoming meetings: October 22, November 5 and 12 in the Theater at 9 am. Free childcare available. For more information, contact Meg Hardt, meghardt@yahoo.com.

Adult Sunday School

Be a part of an Adult Sunday School class! Three lively and interesting classes are being offered from 9:45 - 10:45 each Sunday morning. To learn more about our Crossroads, Courageous Conversations for Contemporary Christians, or Faith and Families class, and for class locations, go online to www.alpharettapres.com/CE, or pick up a brochure at our Welcome Center.

Support APC's Ambassador Girl Scout

Nicole Redder, APC member, is attempting to earn her Gold Award, the highest award given in Girl Scouts. To help her in this effort, donate your plastic grocery bags which will be given to Canine Assistants for waste disposal. Place your bags in the collection box in Fellowship Hall.

Career Transition

APC Career Transition Program - The unemployment rate in Metro Atlanta increased from 7.6% in April to 8.2% in May. 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, 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.

Update Your Information

Did you know that you can enter information into the church's database, ACS? You can edit any family information and even obtain a church directory online! If you haven't checked out ACS yet, create a login using your email address at the APC website and see all of the great work the Communication Committee has done to better connect our membership.

All volunteers for children and youth

If you have not yet received Child and Youth Safety Training, there will be a session on Sunday, October 27 at 12:15 pm in Fellowship Hall. RSVP to Dianne Berry, dianne@alpharettapres.com.

Youth Ministry News

Middle School Youth Group meets this Sunday, October 6 at APC from 5:30-7:30 pm for Unplugged. Please bring $4 for dinner.

F.I.S.H. (Fellowship in Someone's Home), is a new and exciting part of Youth Ministry for High School students. The first Sunday of every month they will meet at someone's home for youth group. The host will provide the main course for dinner and students should bring a side dish, dessert or drinks. High School students will meet from 6:00-8:00 pm. This allows parents with middle school students to drop off and pick them up from church for Youth Group from 5:30-7:30 pm. This Sunday, October 6, FISH will be held at the Gould Home, 1375 Mayfield Manor Drive, Alpharetta GA 30005. ALL High School students are encouraged to attend and bring a friend!!!

Youth Ministry needs YOU!!! Every Sunday night at youth group volunteers serve dinner to the youth. This is a time for students to relax, fellowship and share a meal together. It is a crucial part of the ministry that needs your help by serving dinner. Chef Doug does all the prep work and leaves instructions for preparing the meal, so it is super easy and fun. It is also a great way to meet the students at APC! If you are a part of a ministry that is not involved with youth, this is be a great way for your team, Sunday School Class or small group to serve. Parents can sign up as well. Please contact Wendy Curl at wmcurl@comcast.net. Thank you so much!

If you are not a part of the APC Youth Group Facebook page, please friend request. We will be using Social Media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and email to communicate about youth events and activities. Parents, please check Access ACS to be sure your email is current.

For questions or more information, please contact Dianne Berry, Administrative Assistant for Youth and Children at dianne@alpharettapres.com or 770-751-0033.

Children's Ministry News

Nursery care for ages 0-36 months in the nursery.

Preschool Sunday School for ages 3-5 years PCUSA Wee Believe curriculum.

Sunday School for ages K - 5th grade based on the Orange Curriculum 252 Basics.

KinderWorship - Children's worship education following the Children's sermon during the 11:00 am Sunday worship service.

For questions or more information about Children's Mininstry, please contact Kristin Hicks, Director of Children's Ministry at kristin@alpharettapres.com or 770-751-0033.

Sympathy & Celebrations
Our deepest sympathy to Mary House and their daughters in the death of her husband Herb House on October 2, 2013. Services will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, October 5 in the Sanctuary with interment in the Memorial Garden following the service. The family will receive friend at 11 am at the Labyrinth.

Sunday Volunteers

Serving as greeters this Sunday: Walt Baxley at 8:30 and Larry and Mim Prohl at 11:00.

Serving as acolytes this Sunday: Aidan and Liam D. at 8:30 and Grace G. and Kate T. at 11:00.

Serving as ushers this Sunday: Dick and Sharon Bean, Tom Hyatt, Beau and David Armistead at 8:30 and Steve Ludlow, Dale Carter, Duane Lofdahl, Lee Jones at 11:00

Promise Class Volunteers this Sunday: Kari Minnich 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 www.facebook.com/alpharettapres. Look for the latest information about activities and missions of the church!

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