Please join your church in praying for the following requests for the life and mission of the church:
- Prayers for Christmas Eve, our upcoming January sermon series, for opportunities to invite those who don't know the Lord, including any family members.
- Pray for the ministry of House of Hope, helping girls and their families to walk with the Lord and know his love as he leads them out of difficult circumstances and into healing and joy.
- Pray for people in Pakistan suffering from new terrorist attacks and violence there.
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Christmas Eve Service Information
Our Christmas Eve Services will be held on December 24 at 3pm, 5pm and 11pm.
Our family services will be at 3pm and 5pm and our 11pm service is our traditional candlelight service. Last year our bigger service was the 5pm service. Please consider coming to the 3pm service this year to help make more room for visitors at the 5pm service.
There will be a drama for the Christmas Eve message this year at all 3 services. Since it will not be a normal sermon, 3 year olds will be able to join their families in the service. Childcare will still be provided for children birth through 2 years old (Babybeams, Littlebeams, and Middlebeams). There will be no Sonbeams nursery.
We will be taking a special offering at all three services for the Benevolence ministry. This team helps people in financial need by offering a hand-up and walking through financial difficulties, job searches, and financial management.
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"How Will You Serve?" for Advent and Christmas Eve
Advent and Christmas are coming soon! This is one of the busiest times of year for the church and we are looking for some extra volunteers to help both our regular and seasonal programs run well. Please take a look at the options below and choose a way that you and/or your family can serve this season.
Specific Needs Include:
Nursery for Birth-Walking (Christmas Eve) - 5pm Service (3 people)
Nursery for 1 year olds (Christmas Eve) - 5pm Service (3 people)
Nursery for 2 year olds (Christmas Eve) - 3pm Service (1 person)
Nursery for 2 year olds (Christmas Eve) - 5pm Service (2 people)
Simply click HERE to sign up!
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A Celebration of Curt's Service to the Student Ministry
As Curt Solomon has moved from serving as the Director of Student Ministries for over 10 years, to his new(ish) role as Assistant Pastor, we want to celebrate his time serving the students at Apostles. Former students, current students, families of former/current students, and former/current Student Ministry volunteers, please stop by for an open house on Monday, December 22, from 4-7pm at Bonnie McAdams' house (700 Marlowe Road). If you have contact with former students, please let them know these plans!
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Poinsettia Dedications - Due December 21
We will be decorating the Sanctuary with poinsettias for the Advent & Christmas Season. If you would like to give one in honor or in memory of someone, please make a check out for $10 to Church of the Apostles with "Poinsettias" in the memo line. Then email Julie (julie@apostles-raleigh.org) with (1) "in honor of" or "in memory of", (2) the person's name, and (3) who is giving the gift. The list of dedications will be in the Christmas Eve bulletin.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & INFORMATION
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David Parker to join the Leadership Council
Sarah Hughes has joined the Redeemer Anglican Church Launch team and so the Leadership Council has asked David Parker to serve the remainder of her term. David was recommended by this years Leadership Council Discernment team. David and his family have attended and served a faithfully at our church for many years.
David is originally from Elizabeth City, NC and has lived in Raleigh for the past 12 years. He helps handle Construction Management for Kane Realty Corporation. Along with building projects for North Hills, he was honored to be a part of the construction and renovation of Apostles. David is a former U.S. Marine and East Carolina University graduate of Construction Management and Business Administration. At Apostles, David has taught 4th/5th grade Sunday School, is on the Usher Team and on the building/sanctuary renovation Team. David and Cindi have been married for 27 years and are the proud parents of Alex (senior, NCSU) and Tyler (junior, Athens Drive High School).
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End of Year Financial Information
With regards to 2014 Giving Records:
Please note that gifts of securities and mutual funds must be transferred to, and received in, the Church's brokerage account by noon on Dec. 31, 2014.
Due to the limited office hours and staffing during the week of December 29th, we are requesting that you make every effort to bring any year end gifts for the offering during the services on December 28th or simply mail them. Payments mailed and postmarked by December 31, 2014 will be reflected on your 2014 Giving Record. If your bank issues your payment, please allow time for our receipt by mail. You can always check your giving records by logging into Apostles Link. Click on your name and select My Profile, then select the Financial tab.
For any questions about your giving, please contact Laynette Rustin, accounting@apostles-raleigh.org.
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Childcare Workers Needed on Wednesday Mornings
Growing In Grace Bible Study is in need of 2 more childcare workers beginning January 7th. You will be amazed and blessed by these little ones. They will fill your hearts with smiles and joy.
Wednesday Mornings from 9:20 to 11:30 until April. A simple schedule is already planned. Come help with story time, snacks and playtime. $30 per morning. Please contact Suzanne Garrison at 919-607-0267 or suzgarrison@me.com for more details. We would love to have you each week or as a sub.
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Discovering Apostles Class - January 10
This class is a prerequisite to becoming a member at Apostles, but it is also simply a great way to learn more about Church of the Apostles. Our next class will be Saturday, January 10 from 9am-12pm. Childcare is available upon request. If you would like to sign up for the class, please email Marsha at marsha@apostles-raleigh.org.
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Silver Saints - January 11 
Save the Date-"Silver Saints"- 0ver 50 fellowship will meet on Sunday, January 11, from 5:30 to 7:30. Check back for details. Please RSVP to Betty Edwards at ejeraleigh@aol.com.
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Women's Community Groups/Bible Studies
We have quite a few Women's Bible Studies that are being offered at Church of the Apostles. For more details about the studies listed below, please visit our website at:
http://apostles-raleigh.org/womens-community-groups/
2015 Women's Retreat Ladies, save the date for the 2015 Women's Retreat in Wilmington, NC (February 6-8). We will hear from the engaging, encouraging, and entertaining Kim Hall (www.givenbreath.com) and worship with our very own Christa Wells (www.christawellsmusic.com).
You can now REGISTER online.
Ladies Meet and Treat
Connect with other women at Apostles by being matched up for coffee or a meal.Contact Janet Whited (919-348-6087 or janetwhited@nc.rr.com).
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Men's Community Groups
If you are interested in joining a group, please visit our website to find detailed information about the studies:
http://apostles-raleigh.org/mens-community-groups/.
How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! -Psalm 133:1
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Please join us at 10:00am in the youth room for a morning with Hillary Dotson, as she shares about her experience living and teaching at the Sonrise School in Rwanda. This hour is for any families that would like to attend!
There is NO Deal this Sunday! Please join us for either service downstairs. The Deal is back on January 4, 2015!
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KidsTime-This week we are learning about Christ's birth in Bethlehem. Our text is from Luke 2:1-7.
BigTime-This week we are learning about Christ's birth in Bethlehem. Our text is from Luke 2.
Dan the Animal Man! Invite friends and join us for a special visit from Dan the Animal man at 10am on Sunday, January 11 at 10am.
Sunday School- Sunday School will resume on Sunday, December 18.
Children's Ministry Newsletter - This once/month newsletter has all the lessons for the month, upcoming dates to note, important announcements, and encouragement for discipleship in your home. Don't receive it? Email robin@apostles-raleigh.org to be added to the list.
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MISSIONS PARTNERS
UPDATES
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 Please click on the following various links for updates about some ministries and missionaries at Apostles.
Hillary Dotson (Sonrise School in Rwanda)
Terri Shell - December Update (InterVarsity)
Brian & Lauren Mann | National Update - Merry Christmas (Greek InterVarsity)
Cam Malpass | November Update (Campus Crusade for Christ)
Farwell's November Update (Athletes in Action)
OpenDoors USA 2014 Update Newsletter (Persecuted Church Around the World)
Praying for the Persecuted Church (Morocco)
Multiple Updates (Bethlehem Bible College)
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