AP News
Good morning and greetings from Abiding Peace,
This coming Sunday we listen to another conversation, as Jesus talks with a woman whose life is dry and dead. She is searching and thirsting for more than she has received so far (and she's been looking for help in the wrong places). Jess gives her exactly what she needs - living water that produces a living life. Come Sunday to hear more.
Serving Sunday at AP Five Forks (Thank you!):
Greeters: Schwall (E), Tollison (L)
Acolyte: ______ (E), O. Edwards (L)
Ushers: Canteruccio, Maguire (E), Hahn, M. Streblow (L)
Snacks: Hunter
Childcare (10:30 a.m.): K. Maguire, R. Gantt
Altar Guild: Frey (E), Carroll (L)
AP Five Forks keyboard: Chad Gantt
Special Note: The Sunday School students (K4-5th grade) are singing in the 10:30 service on Sunday. Final rehearsal is at 9:30 a.m.
Prayer Notes:
- Naomi Rall's sister, Shirley Miller (age 91), is now with the Lord in eternal peace and joy. We ask the Lord to comfort Naomi and the family, and we join them in giving thanks for God's grace and gift of eternal life.
- We pray the same prayer for Nicole Sanders. Her uncle (Ronnie) died unexpectedly at home. Our prayer is also for Nicole's aunt (Diane) as she had just returned home following brain surgery. We entrust this family into God's care and ask that he give them strength during this difficult time.
- Ann Clarey is having foot surgery today and so we ask God to bless with success the efforts of the medical team. May God bless Ann with positive steps during her recovery.
Other Notes:
- Today at 9:00 p.m. is the online college/young adult Bible study via Zoom. Vicar Charlie sent out a link earlier in the week. Let me know if you need it again.
- Saturday is the first lesson of a new women's Bible study on "Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible." It starts at 9:00 a.m. at Kim Gnewuch's house.
- Saturday is the Daddy/Daughter Hoedown in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 p.m.
- An Easter singing group will rehearse after the second service on Sunday. You are invited to add your voice.
- Palm Sunday pancakes! We'll celebrate Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem with some social time between services on March 29th. Pancakes (and egg bakes, and fruit, etc.) will be served. Sign up Sunday to help.
- APA Chick fil-A spirit night is Tuesday, March 10 (5-8 p.m.) at the Woodruff Rd restaurant. Thanks for your support of APA. Be sure to tell the server "APA spirit night."
- Campus workday is Saturday, March 28 (beginning at 8:30 a.m.). Your help is appreciated.
- A "Spring Social" is Saturday, April 11 (beginning at 6:00 p.m.), and will include live music, pizza and salad and pop and wine served. Cost is $15/person and tickets go on sale next Sunday (March 15).
- We recently partnered with Revelation Counseling Center (a WELS agency based in Rock Hill). Speak with me for more details and for referrals.
Those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries the week of March 9-14 (to extend a greeting, if you wish):
"Happy Birthday" to: Paul Garvey (10), Luke Skory (11), and Lynette Gorniak (13).
"Happy Anniversary" to: (None, according to our records.)
That's all for this week.
God's blessing on your day.
- Pastor Duane