Reminder: No Adult or Children's Sunday School this week while the women are at the Women's Retreat. We will resume classes at 10am on February 15th.

In mid-February, Julie Barnes will be stepping down from the staff after 10 years of dedicated service to our church to have a baby. We will miss her and are looking for two people to take her place! Her role will be split into two specific part time positions working in the areas of Communications and Building Administration. The specific job descriptions are linked below.

The gathering is an opportunity to partner with CCDA communities across the country to hold prayer vigils of lament, hope and stories as we seek the Lord regarding a Christian response to Mass Incarceration. This is a time to pray for our brothers and sisters who are incarcerated, their families, children, and loved ones. It also a time for activism-to demonstrate ways we can better support those while they are incarcerated and to embrace and welcome them back into our communities. As a community of believers, we are called to serve ALL God's children. God's word commands us to serve the poor. In Matthew 25: 35-36, it states, "I was in prison and you visited me". Hebrews 13:3, states, "Remember those in prison, as though in prison with them". 

Let us come together, share information, and create opportunities for them to flourish.

For more information and to register, CLICK HERE. 

Apostles is rolling out a new page on our website that will be a place where you can connect with others through a variety of needs and services. Looking for an apartment or roommates? Got a job opening at work? Something you want to sell or give away? Post an ad! Think of it as a Craigslist that is based out of Church of the Apostles.

Please note that although the classifieds are open to the public, they are subject to moderation. Ads may be edited or rejected at the church's discretion, and must be approved by an administrator before they will appear on the site. Ads will be deleted automatically after 30 days.

To check out this new page, place an ad, and/or see what might be available, click here: http://apostles-raleigh.org/classifieds/

Join us on Tuesday, February 17, for our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. We will serve the meal from 5pm-7pm so drop in anytime during those two hours to enjoy breakfast for dinner as we celebrate the last day before the beginning of the Lenten season. There will be gluten-free and gluten-filled pancakes available and bacon. There is no specified cost, but there will be a basket for voluntary donations to help cover the cost of the dinner. 

Ever wonder how to become more intimate with God and your own heart?  Ever wonder why life seems to just keep going round and round?  Ever wonder why your life lacks purpose?  This retreat will give you the tools to understand and start changing those thoughts with God.  

What:   Top Gun Retreat

Where: Rockbridge Young Life Camp, Goshen, VA
When: Thu March 26 - Sun March 29
Cost: $300 (scholarships available)

Important: Through February 15 there are 30 spots reserved for Apostles men. After this time, these spots will be released to other churches.

 

How to sign up:
 - If you require financial assistance, please contact Jim Hinkey (yojimmyh@gmail.com or 919-274-3779) to apply for financial assistance and coordinate that with your registration.  We want every man to attend and do not want financial constraints to 
 - If you require no financial assistance, please register and pay the full $300 online at http://www.zoweh.org/top-gun-spring-registration.

Helpful links:

TopGun Spring and Frequently Asked Questions 

All are welcome to Praise and Prayer every Tuesday from 1:45-3:45pm in the Sanctuary. We begin with 45 minutes of praise and worship accompanied by a CD. Then we move to a time of corporate prayer for our pastors, ministries of the church, events in the world, and also responding in prayer as Holy Spirit leads. Praise and Prayer is uplifting and the time flies by! Oh, magnify the Lord with us, and let us exalt His name together!
 

This round of classes runs until May 17. There is still time to join!

1 & 2 Peter - Our Scripture class will focus on these two letters from Peter to a people facing suffering and difficulty, which gives us the chance to consider how we face our own brands of trials in our day. Led by Curt Solomon and Eric Oltman and meets in Room 201.

 

That The World May Know - The richness of the ancient world that lies behind the Bible opens our eyes to the depths of God and his word. Led by John Farwell and meets in Room 204.

 

Foundations (To Be A Christian) - We think we know what a Christian is, but knowing Christ is more than just saying 'yes' to him. We will dive deep into the gospel, the Creeds, Baptism,    Communion and the theology and practice of walking with Jesus. Led by Eric Bolash and Owen Kelly and meets in Room 203.

 

Spiritual Formation - Following Jesus is a journey. And there are tools that help us walk with him such as prayer, fasting and even silence. Come and be further equipped for this journey. Led by Frank Shell (*This is a 9-week class. When complete, any of the other classes will be happy for you to join them.) Meets in Room 205.

Flora Mohamed is a single mom with four children who has been attending Apostles for over two years. A refugee from Sudan, Flora has been working hard to provide for her family. She has qualified for a home through Habitat for Humanity and has helped to build Habitat homes for others. 

 

Now we can help Flora build her home! Construction will be begin on Flora's home in mid-February. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays are the days that people can volunteer and anyone 16 and older can be a volunteer. To sign up, click on the link below. Her home will be in the Augusta Crossing Neighborhood, so be sure to sign up for that location. 

Augusta Crossing Habitat House Construction Sign Up