SERVE THE CITY 2011
THE 2011 SERVE THE CITY STATISTIC TOTALS FOR
2nd Precinct
232 Volunteers
4065 Volunteer Hours totaling $89,551.95
22 Home Projects with 247 total jobs
1 Community Project
22 Prayer Projects with 22 Food Baskets
270 Total Jobs Completed
PARTICIPANTS
Great Bridge Evangelical Free Church; Oak Grove United Methodist Church; Chesapeake Police Department; River Oak Church; Life Line Ministries; Sanctuary of Hope; Refuge Church of God in Christ; Church of the Messiah; Prince of Peace; Great Bridge Baptist; Apostles Lutheran Church; Harvest Assembly Church; Towne Bank; Sentara and Tidewater Community College
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 Ellen Belfi in the PROMOTE office or call 410-1797.
APOSTLES YOUTH ABLAZE
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 11:15AM on Sundays. Winter schedule for rehearsals is Tuesday evenings at 6:00 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!) Winter 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! Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings at 6:45PM.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR
Little people ages 4 to 10 are welcome to participate. We meet each Sunday at 4:00PM 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
WOMEN'S TUESDAY MORNING GROUP
You are invited to seek a closer walk in the Lord and grow in love towards each other. There are two womens groups that meet on Tuesday morinings at 9:00. If you have questions, please call Linda Ifko at 547-8856.
WOMEN'S EVENING BIBLE STUDY: There is also a Women's Evening Bible Study. We will meet in the Classroom next to the Kitchen from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Please contact Tracy Stoline at 421-2531 for more information or to sign-up.
HIDDEN DISABILITIES -- MENTAL ILLNESS MINISTRY
ALL CALLS ARE CONFIDENTIAL!
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
APOSTLES MISSIONS
Apostles supports four overseas missionaries. Please keep our partners in ministry in your prayers throughout the year. Your emails of encouragement are always appreciated.
Our Missionary in Guatemala:
JJ and Sarah Castillo
sarah@thecastillos.org
www.thecastillos.org
Our Missionary in Latvia:
Mr. Ojars Freimanis
Ojar.freimanis@lutheran.lv
Our Missionary in India:
oasis@md3.vsnl.net.in
Our Missionary in Honduras:
His Love in Action- http://www.hisloveinaction.org
APOSTLES LAWN CARE
This ministry helps provide the necessary care and maintenance for the grounds of Apostles Lutheran Church. Volunteers help by donating thier time on a regular basis. For more information, please see Don Schrade.
HEART AND HANDS MINISTRY
This ministry was started to have volunteers come along side of the teachers at PROMOTE by providing assistance and care for the children. For more information, please see Bonnie Block.
A PLACE OF NEW BEGINNINGS
A non-profit organization that works with the criminal justice system helping incarcerated women who are realeased and reenter society. For more information, please contact Marianne Chalk at 757-752-0428 or info@aPlaceofNewBeginnings.org.
UNION MISSION MEALS
Once a month, volunteers from Apostles help to make sandwiches and snacks for the people at the Norfolk Union Mission. Please see Bonnie Block for more information or contact the Church office at 757-547-4692.
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.
PEACE QUILTERS
JOIN US! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! All are welcome, just bring your sewing machine, thread and a desire to serve God by making lap quilts for those in need. We meet in the Annex at Apostles Lutheran Church every second Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Susan Weaver at (757) 609-3294 or Carrie Johnston at (757) 436-1157.
COMMUNITY MISSIONS
Matthew 5:16 -- “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
A Place for New Beginnings - http://www.aplaceofnewbeginnings.org
If you are interested in participating in the prison re-entry program as an ambassador for our church, please call Marianne Chalk at 752-0428.Our House Families - http://www.ourhousefamilies.org
Elijah company - http://www.elijahcompany.org
Union Mission - http://www.ummnorva.org
Tidewater House of Prayer -
