AP E-News
Dear AP Members and Friends,
This Sunday we continue the series on teachings of Jesus that go against the ways and thinking of this world that may even hurt when we hear them. But, because they come from Jesus we know they are words of healing and help. This Sunday, God's Word centers on the way we understand humility and exaltation and what Jesus means when he says: "The humble will be exalted."
See you Sunday.
Serving Sunday (Thank you!):
AP Five Forks:
Greeters: Broas (E), Tollison (L)
Acolyte: D. Hunter (E), E. Gomich (L)
Ushers: Hood, Markham (E), J. Carroll, B. Carroll (L)
Childcare (10:30 a.m.): J. Culp, L. Culp
Flowers: ________
Altar Guild: Frey (E), Carroll (L)
Keyboard: ____________
AP Easley:
Keyboard: Nick Krupa
Prayer Notes:
- We join many others in prayer that God would bring peace and strength to those who are hurting and mourning from the shooting that took place this week at the opening service of a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Keep hearts from anger and sinful thoughts, and may the good news of forgiveness and hope be proclaimed and taken to heart.
- Our four ministerial education schools have begun and we ask the Lord to bless the students and families, faculties and staff with a great year of learning, and that he would lead many students to become pastors, teachers, and staff ministers to serve in our congregations and schools.
Other Notes:
- Saturday is the Memorial Service for Robert Wetzel at 11:00 a.m., with a luncheon afterwards in the Fellowship Hall.
- Sunday School teachers meeting is Sunday, starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
- Last week we celebrated 25 years of gospel ministry at our Five Forks campus. It also marked the renewal of the Capital Campaign effort to raise funds to support a church refresh and renovation of the entryway. See the design and CC materials in the entryway.
- We are looking for a volunteer(s) to work with Vicar Charlie with our youth group this year. Let me know if you have questions, or if you are interested in serving this important ministry.
- 20s and 30s is rebooting! Look for messages and information from Vicar Charlie. The group will meet September 14.
- Wednesday morning Bible study returns September 3rd (10:00 - 10:47) - meeting in the Fellowship Hall to resume a study on the book of John.
- Sunday morning Bible study returns on September 7th (9:30-10:15) - meeting in the Fellowship Hall to study church history - specifically looking at the past 175 years of God's grace on our church body and the lessons we can learn for today. Plan to join the discussion.
- Boomers + is having the annual Oktoberfest on October 4th at the Lemke home. Let Rich know if you plan to attend.
Those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries the week of August 31 - September 6 (to extend a greeting, if you wish):
"Happy Birthday!" to: Remington Bracey (31), Todd Nelson (31), Nathan Chiffon (1), Rose Ziss (1), Joyce Hilbert (4), and Dallas Tipton (4).
"Happy Anniversary!" to: Chris & Janis Giordanelli (2), and Bryan & Kathy Ballentine (6).
That's all for this week.
God's blessings on your day.
- Pastor Duane