Please join your church in praying for the following requests for the life and mission of the church:
- Prayers for our upcoming January sermon series, for opportunities to invite those who don't know the Lord, including any family members.
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"Questions from a Hat" - Janunary Sermon Series
Join us for our January Sermon Series "Questions from a Hat" where we will address questions about God, religion, faith and/or the church and how these things intersect with current issues.
Would you like to submit a question of your own? Visit our website and send it out way!
apostles-raleigh.org/questions-from-a-hat/
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End of Year Financial Information - LAST CALL!
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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UPCOMING EVENTS & INFORMATION
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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 
Our over-50 fellowship will meet at Sasool (9650 Strickland Road, Raleigh, NC 27615) on Sunday, January 11, from 5:30 to 7:30. Please RSVP by Thursday, January 8 to Betty Edwards at ejeraleigh@aol.com or 919-787-4565.
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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.
Women in the Word (Mondays 7-9 PM)
Women in the Word, the Monday night women's Bible Study begins their new study on Monday, January 12. Please join us for this exciting new study, The Storm Inside-by Shelia Walsh-a study based on 8 women women of the Bible whose stories still speak today encouraging you that God is faithful enough to get you through the worst storms in life. We love welcoming new people to this class and have women of all ages, so feel free to bring friends, family members, and co-workers. Join us for light refreshments and an introduction to the study on 01/12/15. Workbooks are $14 and will be available that evening.
For more information contact Elizabeth Nichols at enicholsslp@gmail.com or 919-266-1930, or Prissy Stufflebeam at prissyst@nc.rr.com or 919-876-0429.
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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All students are invited to join us during the 10:00 Hour on January 11th as we have a very special visit from Dan the Animal Man. (This will act as our Student 10:00 Hour that day!)
Please join us for the first Deal of 2015 at 11:00 in the Youth Room!
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KidsTime -This week we are learning about how the Magi came to worship Jesus: (Matthew 2:1-14)
BigTime -This week we are learning about worshiping Jesus (Matthew 2:1-14).
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, January 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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