GOD IS ALIVE AT APOSTLES!
Come grow with us as we seek to walk with Christ! Scroll on down and take a look here at the ministry and discipleship programs taking place at Apostles. For more information about any of these opportunities, contact Pastor Carl at 547-4692 or pastorcarl@apostles-lutheran.org C'mon! JUMP RIGHT IN!
We also believe that God answers our prayers! Our pastors and prayer intercessors go before the Lord with the petitions of our church family and community every day. We invite you to pray for Apostles and our ministries, and we would love to pray for you and your needs.If you want to pray for Apostles and would like to be notified of prayer needs via our email prayer list, OR, if you would like us to pray for you or those you love, please call Pastor Carl (contact info above) If you're making a prayer request, please let Pastor Carl know if your request may be shared via the email list or/and with the prayer intercessors, or if you prefer your prayer to be held in confidence by the pastors.
PROMOTE PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE
The PROMOTE Family Preschool & Childcare is continuing to accept registrations for our Kindergarten Program. The Holy Nation Kindergarten Curriculum is an academically complete program that is designed to imbed all instruction within a biblically inspired framework. The curriculum and teaching style is modeled in conjunction with our current four-year-old program, expanding the Holy Nation Citizenship theme. Emphasis is placed on mathematics for reasoning and phonics based reading acquisition. It also includes a full component of history, science, geography, literature and arts. The kindergarten program is full day from 9:00 AM—2:30 PM. If you would like a tour or additional information please see Nanette Roberts in the PROMOTE office or call 410-1797.
HELP SUPPORT PROMOTE EVERY TIME YOU SEARCH THE WEB!!
Need to look up something on the internet? Check out "GoodSearch" and help support PROMOTE FAMILY CENTER every time you search! GoodSearch will make a cash donation to PROMOTE, our non-profit organization committed to serving all members of families -- parents, children, husbands, wives, singles, grandparents, etc. -- every time you search through their site. To learn more about PROMOTE's programs and opportunities, visit www.promotefamily.org. H.O.M.E. GROUPS
Apostles members and friends are encouraged to meet in H.O.M.E. Groups (Homes Of Ministry & Encouragement) each week to grow in discipleship and fellowship in the Lord. Check out the current list of HOME Groups below. To get started, contact Pastor Carl at 547-4692/pastorcarl@apostles-lutheran.org
MUSIC AT APOSTLES
This group leads the praise and worship experience at 11AM on Sundays. Summer schedule for rehearsals is Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Come out on Tuesday to sing for the Glory of God (and for a little practice).
APOSTLES CHOIR
This group offers choral music at the 8:30AM Sunday worship service. All adults who love to sing to the Lord are welcome! (If you can sing "Happy Birthday," you can sing in the choir!) Summer rehearsals are Tuesdays at 7:30PM.
ADULT
You do NOT have to read music to ring with us! We're always looking for a few ringers! We're taking a break for the summer but in the fall we'll return to rehearsals on Tuesday evenings at 6:45PM.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR
Little people ages 4 to 10 are welcome to participate. We meet each Sunday at 4:30PM and prepare songs and bell-songs for occasional Sunday morning worship services. Call Becky Walker if you want your little person to participate: 416-9269
MEN'S MINISTRY
SATURDAY A.M. COFFEE
7 - 8 AM @ Church
Come for coffee, fellowship, a chance to talk about what's goin on in our lives. We're looking at strategies to help us deal with different stages in men's lives -- how are you doing? want some ideas for handling all you've got to do? Join us! All men are welcome; we meet every Saturday.
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
The Ladies Tuesday Bible study will start a DVD series on the
HIDDEN DISABILITIES -- MENTAL ILLNESS MINISTRY
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION MINISTRY
D.V.P.M. is a ministry of advocacy and resources to battered women and their children within the Apostles family and our community. To learn more about this ministry or to obtain resources call: MaryLou Taylor at 421-2597 or Mary Taylor at 421-2162. ALL CALLS ARE CONFIDENTIAL!
Mission Statement: To pave the way toward a non-violent future for the family through education, suppport, and community outreach
COMMUNITY MISSIONS
Apostles completed in December 2006 its fifth trip to Ocean Springs, MS, taking work teams to 'deconstruct' houses, prepare and distribute food and medical supplies, and relieve church volunteers who've been working around the clock since August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina devastated the area. If you wish to participate on a future work team, contact
PRAY & PURL
Do you knit or crochet? Would you like to be involved in a servant ministry using those skills? Then we have just the job for you! Apostles’ Prayer Shawl ministry has presented nearly 100 comforting prayer shawls and lap robes for people who are experiencing personal crisis in their lives. Current members of the Prayer Shawl ministry are Marion Barkow, Georgia Barton, Jo Beuchler, Priscilla Earle, Betty Friedrichsen, and Nanette Roberts. If you can knit or crochet and would like to join our team, connect with Georgia Barton (473-0101) and she’ll get you started.
