AP E-News
Greetings from Abiding Peace,
This weekend is the second Sunday of a three-week focus on the basics of God, as taught and proclaimed in Scripture. “God 101” will review and lead us to rejoice in the fact that the God of the Bible is triune and works for our salvation. We will see that he is a God who saves the worst of sinners and who calls sinners into service in his kingdom so that other sinners might be saved.
Serving Sunday at AP Five Forks (Thank you!):
Greeters: Lyss (E), Edwards (L)
Acolyte: M. Hunter (E), L. Gantt (L)
Ushers: Hood, Maguire (E), M. Streblow, Hahn (L)
Childcare (10:30 a.m.): K. Tollison, A. Tollison
Flowers: _________
Altar Guild: Stephen (E), Ward (L)
Keyboard: Jen Stoltenberg
Prayer Notes:
- We thank the Lord for the rain that he has provided recently that has caused things to "green up" in our area. We are thankful for his providence and how he governs all things for our good.
- We ask the Lord to bless our AP campers this weekend who are gathering for a camping outing. God keep everyone safe and may it be an enjoyable fellowship and fun time for all.
Other Notes:
- Sign-ups for summer camps continue. See the entryway table for registration forms for "Story Book Art" camp for rising K and 1st graders, and Art Camp for rising 2nd - 8th graders.
- At AP Five Forks we are planning to have a "Red, White, and Blue" 4th of July celebration on Sunday, July 5th. After each service there will be vanilla yogurt or ice cream (white) with strawberries (red) and blueberries (blue) to add (along with other toppings like chocolate, etc.). If you'd like to help plan this event, let me know. A similar event is also being planned for AP Easley.
- A Congregational Meeting will be held at AP Five Forks on Sunday, June 14th (between services) to make a final decision on the proposed APA Ministry Plan that was presented last Sunday at an Open Forum. At the meeting we also plan to elect the Board of Lay Ministry.
- If you are interested in serving on the Board of Lay Ministry, please let me know or contact Chad Gantt. All positions on the Board are one one-year renewable.
- Good news! The permit for our church renovation project was approved and so we can now move forward. The exact start date is yet to be determined.
- June 20th a hiking outing is planned. See Sunday's worship folder for details.
Those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries the week of June 7 - 13 (to extend a greeting, if you wish):
"Happy Birthday" to: Jay Brown (7), Donna Landmann (7), Rudy Pinto (7), Alfred Canteruccio (8), Emily Harris (8), Ethan Hartzell (9), and Becca Swanson (12).
"Happy Anniversary" to: Michael & Alysa James (7), David & Jana Circle (8), Andy & Bri White (9), Beau & Christa Christ (10), Mike & Kenlyn Lyss (11), and Bruce & Carol Walters (11).
That's all for this week.
God's blessings on your day.
- Pastor Duane