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Disciples of Jesus, Discipling in Love
Church of the Apostles glorifies God by celebrating the healing power
of the Holy Spirit through prayer, praise and worship that overflows
into community, living the joy of knowing Jesus as Lord and Savior.
May 31, 2015
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DATES TO REMEMBER
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May 31 - Unity Sunday - One Service at 3:30pm
June 6 - Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
June 6 - Newcomer's Dinner
June 7 - Senior Recognition Sunday
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AT APOSTLES
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Worship Services
Sundays:
8:30am in the Chapel
3:30pm in the Sanctuary
Vale Rd. Meeting Place
10922 Vale Rd.
Oakton, VA 22124
Office Location
10195 Main St., Suite T
Fairfax, VA 22031
at the corner of Main & Locust Streets
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00am-4:30pm
Contact Us
Phone: 703.591.1974
FAX: 703.591.1983
[email protected]
www.ChurchoftheApostles.org
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This week's scriptures
are taken from
www.BibleGateway.com
English Standard Version,
unless otherwise noted.
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SUNDAY SERVICES
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
May 31, 2015
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SERMONS
Click on the link to our
most recent sermons.
By Faith, We Rejoice in the Power of the Holy Spirit, May 24, 2015 - The Rev. Joe Acanfora Sacrifice, May 17, 2015 - The Rev. Pamela Meeks Absolute Surrender, May 10, 2015 - Ms. Catherine Evans A Willing Heart, May 3, 2015 - The Rev. Joe Acanfora A Prayer Check Up, April 26, 2015 - The Rev. Joe Acanfora Tithing: A Matter of Trusting in God, April 19, 2015 - The Rev. Joe Acanfora
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Additional sermons can be downloaded from our website.
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 DOMA's
MID-ATLANTIC MESSENGER
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CHI ALPHA at VA TECH
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No 8:30am Service This Sunday
May 31, 2015 -ONE SERVICE at 3:30pm
Just a reminder that there will be ONE worship service this Sunday, May 31. This will allow our entire congregation to be together for Unity Sunday as we celebrate the unity God is bringing forth among us.
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Unity Sunday, This Sunday at 3:30pm
Followed by Dinner!
We'll join together for ONE worship service this Sunday, May 31, at 3:30pm, followed by dinner together. Our combined worship service on Unity Sunday will feature expanded prayer and scripture readings, a short teaching and testimonies on the theme of unity, praise and worship, Holy Communion, and closing words from a special guest. There will be Sunday School as usual for Kindergarten through 8th grade. Students in 9th-12th grade will be in the sanctuary for the worship service.
Following the service, we will have a shared dinner, and enjoy a time of fellowship and fun. We have decided to forgo any formal program in favor of enjoying one another's company. Grilled chicken will be provided by the church and everyone is asked to bring either a side dish or a dessert to share. (Please bring your food in a clearly labeled dish.) Weather permitting, we hope to be able to be outside as much as possible, so you are encouraged to bring folding chairs or a picnic blanket. Lawn games are welcome, too! Regardless of the weather, seating will be available in the Fellowship Hall. Dinner will begin at about 5:30pm, and we expect to end the evening around 7:00pm.
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Newcomer's Dinner
Saturday, June 6, 5:30pm
 If you're new, or even fairly new, to Church of the Apostles, we'd love an opportunity to get to know you better and for you to know us. Please join us at our next Newcomer's Dinner, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, at the home of Gary and Terry French in Clifton. It's a casual evening of conversation, fellowship, and delicious food. Several of our church leaders will be there and it's a great opportunity to ask questions about the church and get to know us better. If you've been at Apostles a while but know of a newcomer to the church, feel free to invite them to the dinner and come with them! RSVP and get directions by contacting [email protected] by the Friday night before the dinner. (If no one RSVPs, the dinner will be cancelled.) Children are welcome. We hope to see you soon!
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Into the Light Worship
On Summer Hiatus
Into the Light, our service of praise and healing, will e on summer hiatus for June, July, and August. We plan to resume in September, and look forward to gathering together for prayer, praise, and encouraging testimonies.
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Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
Saturday, June 6, 7:30am
You're invited to join in for a morning of Bible study, breakfast, and fellowship as we meet together at the IHOP restaurant on the corner of Blake Lane and Rt. 29 in Fairfax City. Men of all ages get together the first and third Saturdays of the month and hope you can join us! For more information, contact [email protected].
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Training: Protecting God's Children
Attention Ministry Leaders and Volunteers
In order to safeguard the children in our care and protect them from abuse, extensive training is provided for those working with children and youth following the newest guidelines and policies required by the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic. All staff, Vestry members, ministry leaders, TPM prayer ministers, Sunday School teachers, Youth Ministry volunteers, and all others involved in Children and Youth Ministry who are age 16 and older are required to take this training at least every two years. Ministry Leaders that have volunteers who interact with children and youth as part of their ministry should ensure that the volunteers are up-to-date with their training. (You may do so by contacting Pam Marsh.) Also, we welcome all members of the congregation to attend the training, as we have a moral obligation as a church to protect God's children.
The next training date is set for Saturday, June 13, 9:00am-1:00pm, at the church office. To register for the class, please email Pam Marsh or call the church office at 703-591-1974. If you have questions about the training itself, please contact Kristin Colligan, Children's Ministry Director.
You can read Bishop John Guernsey's letter commending the training as well as the Protection of Children Policy for the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic on the DOMA website. |
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Children's Ministry
Summer Fun in the Park: For ages 4-9 years old. Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; 10:00am - 12:00 noon. FREE.
A morning of fun activities as we learn about our theme for this summer, "God of Wonders". We'll play games, do crafts, and enjoy music and drama. Summer Fun in the Park will be held at Ratcliffe Park, 10300 Sager Ave, Fairfax, across from the church office, and will be led by our well-trained Children's Ministry workers. This is a great opportunity to which to invite your neighborhood children, your co-worker's kids, or your own children's friends (and the moms or dads can have a nice break!) And it's all FREE. More info and registration are available on the Children's Ministry page of our church website.
Summer Camp at Camp Highroad - August 2-7, 2015. This overnight camp is for rising 4th - rising 9th grades (2015-16 school year) and is five days filled with learning more about God, growing closer to Him, spending time with friends and making new ones, having time for supervised adventures, and just enjoying being in God's nature. Summer Camp will be held at Camp Highroad in Middleburg, VA and will be led by Church of the Apostles staff and volunteers.
Cost: $385, which includes a $50 deposit when registering. Scholarships are available, so please don't hesitate to ask. Contact Kristin Colligan for scholarship information.
Registration: You may register online at www.ChurchoftheApostles.org/childrens-ministry.
If you or your child has any questions about Summer Camp, please talk with Kristin Colligan, our Children's Ministry Director.
 Home Page - The Sunday School Home Page includes links to YouTube videos, pictures, mazes, and other activities. It's a fun way to reinforce the lessons learned in the previous week's Sunday School class. You can download a copy of the Home Page from last Sunday here. We hope you find the Home Page useful. The church's desire is to support parents in your role of raising the children with whom God has blessed you, and we consider it an honor.
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Youth Ministry
For 7th - 12th grade students
No 9th-12th Grade Sunday School this Sunday, May 31 - The 9th-12th grade Sunday School class will not be held this Sunday, as the students will join in the Unity Sunday worship at our 3:30 worship service.
Altared - May 31, 7:00-8:00pm. May 31 is Unity Sunday for our church. We will join with the rest of the congregation for dinner, fun, and fellowship from 5:30-7:00pm. Altared will take place from 7:00- 8:00pm this Sunday. We encourage you to come for the dinner beginning at 5:30pm. The church will provide grilled chicken and everyone is asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Summer Mission Trip - July 5-10, 2015. The Youth Ministry will join with Group Mission Trips' "Week of Hope" this summer and serve in Pittsburgh, PA. (Note: this is a change from the previously published information stating we'd serve in Manassas.) There will be a variety of service and ministry opportunities which may include helping out at a local children's summer camp for needy children, serving the homeless, visiting nursing homes, doing minor repairs on homes of the elderly, and other ways to share God's love with a servant's heart. We'll spend the week in the Pittsburgh area, staying at a local church or school (showers provided!) Details will be sent in the mail to students currently in 7th-12th grade. Your friends are welcome, too!
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Women's Ministry
 Fall Retreat - The Women's Fall Retreat will be held over the weekend of September 11-13, 2015 at Blue Mountain Christian Retreat Center. More details are to come, but we hope you will mark your calendars now for this weekend of refreshment and fellowship. Summer Book Group - Feel free to invite your friends, co-workers and neighbors. Please RSVP to the Women's Ministry to let our hosts know if you plan to attend. June: Wednesday, June 17, beginning at 7:15pm. We'll discuss The Grace Outpouring, by Roy Godwin and Dave Roberts. We'll meet at the home of Barbara Kelley. July: If you would like to host the July book club (at a date of your convenience) or have a suggestion for a book for the July meeting, please contact Carole at [email protected]. August: Wednesday, August 4, beginning at 7:15pm. We will be discussing the book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. We'll meet at the home of Beth Acanfora.
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The Healing Center at Apostles
Immanuel Approach Training Class - Mondays, June 1,8, and 15, 10:00am-noon. In this class you will learn how to increase your awareness of God's presence so that you can enjoy being with Him and can bring to Him any barriers to connecting with Him or trusting Him with your whole heart. We will learn about the method, and practice connecting to Him and interacting with Him. The classes will be held at Truro Anglican Church in Fairfax. Class fee is $45, which includes a booklet. Go to www.GodHealsToday.org for more information or to register.
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Journey of Faith Booklets
Beth Acanfora has interviewed many members of our congregation to help us better know one another and our life stories, and we have shared these interviews in the Apostles News. These articles have helped us see how God has moved in small ways and in mighty ways in the lives of the people that make up Church of the Apostles. These stories have been compiled into a booklet, with permission of the persons being interviewed, and the Journey of Faith booklet is available on our church website. You may also purchase a bound copy of the booklet for $10, with the proceeds going to our Destined for Joy campaign. Booklets may be picked up at the Destined for Joy campaign table after Sunday services or you may contact [email protected]. |
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We are Family!
Happy Birthday to Jeannette Tisdale on May 28, Abigail Johnson on May 29, Anita Aberle on May 31.
We'd love to include your birthday, anniversary, or other significant life event to share with our congregation. We need your written permission to share them, so please let us know about them and give us permission to share by contacting [email protected]. Thanks! |
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