AP E-News
Good morning,
Three weeks in the month of November our Scriptures readings focus on "End Times" - that is, the time when Jesus returns in glory at the end of the world. We will be encouraged to rejoice in God's grace, be watchful and ready, and to stand firm in faith, as we wait in eagerness. "Amen, Come Lord Jesus!"
Serving Sunday at AP Five Forks (Thank you!):
Greeters: Spain (E), Tollison (L)
Acolyte: E. Hunter (E), M. Gomich (L)
Ushers: Broas, Markham (E), Zebrak, Culp (L)
Childcare (10:30 a.m.): K. Tollison, A. Tollison
Flowers: __________
Altar Guild: Stephen (E), Ward (L)
Keyboard: Chad Gantt
Grades 3 and 4 of Abiding Peace Academy will be singing in the 10:30 service on Sunday.
Prayer Notes:
- We pray for all those suffering and grieving because of the hurricane that went through Jamaica and Cuba. May the Lord draw people to him for strength and hope, and may these events be another reminder that we are in the End Times, as we see signs in nature that Jesus spoke about in Matthew 24. We humble ourselves under God and trust in his loving providence and rule over all things.
- Let's include Jana Circle in our prayers this morning. Jana's mother, Anna Polaskova, passed away on October 28th. We join Anna in thanking the Lord for the earthly journey of her mother and for the gift of eternal life through our Savior Jesus.
- We also continue our prayers for Lori Splese's sister as she continues her battle with various health issues. We ask the Lord to bless the efforts of the medical team as they search for answers and look for a path of treatment.
Other Notes:
- Sunday we begin a new Bible for college and older in the Fellowship Hall. We will be studying the same lesson as youth Sunday School. This weekend it is the 10 Commandments.
- Sunday in the entryway you will find Gary and Lori Yenof who will be available to sell tickets to the Christmas Party that is planned for Sunday, December 7th. The cost is $30/person (cash or check to "Abiding Peace") and includes a catered dinner and live music. After expenses, all remaining funds will support the church renovation plans.
- Women's Bible study meets at AP Easley on November 4 at 10:00 a.m.
- Rich Lemke has announced his retirement at the end of the year as our AP "can man" (collects, crushes and deposits aluminum cans for cash). If you are interested in taking over or being part of a team, talk with Rich or me.
- "ButterBraids" orders are being collected. They are due on November 12, with delivery on December 2nd. Order forms and a QR code are on the entryway table. Funds raised support youth activities.
- November is our annual Thanksgiving food drive to support our local Food Pantry. With the government shutdown, the panties are especially busy.
- Sign up Sunday to attend the Swamp Rabbit hockey game on Saturday, November 15. Deadline to sign up is Sunday. See Vicar for details.
- If you'd like to watch Preston Ballentine's chapel devotion at Martin Luther College: https://www.youtube.com/live/rcoZVAM9ryk?si=zh2OaOHOsgy31Wg0
Those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries the week of November 2 - 8 (to extend a greeting, if you wish):
"Happy Birthday!" to: Justin Curtis (2), Kevin Splese (2), Rhae Hancock (2), Bryan Ballentine (3), Chris Giordanelli (3), Larry Tibbs (3), Christina Brumback (5), and Kathy Ballentine (8).
"Happy Anniversary!" to: Linda & Michael Leveskas (2), and Kevin & Marge Krueger (7).
That's all for this week.
God's blessing on your day.
- Pastor Duane