MINISTRY GUIDE THE CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES
SUMMER 2019
Belong to Jesus.
Belong Together.
LEADING PEOPLE TO JESUS AND A COMMUNITY WHERE THEY MATTER AND BELONG.
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WELCOME Dear Friend,
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elcome to The Church of The Apostles! We are honored that you have visited us today, and it is our prayer that you have been blessed by uniting with us in worship. As you may have already sensed, this church is unique in its devotion to true biblical worship. Back in 1985 when the Lord began to burden my heart for the birthing of a new congregation in this area, three things from the Word of God were clearly revealed to me in regard to worship:
1 Unhurried praise and adoration of our Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, Lord, and the Head of this church. This includes a regular time for breaking of bread at the Lord’s Table.
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2 Prayer and intercession as an expression of our utter dependence on our heavenly Father through Jesus Christ in all things.
3 Bold proclamation that is relevant and instructive. Because we believe that the Bible is God’s selfrevelation and therefore contains all the answers to all of man’s problems and needs, we preach it with all of its authority.
OUR FOUNDING RECTOR ichael A. Youssef was born in Egypt in 1948. Dr. Youssef surrendered his life to the lordship of Jesus Christ as a young man of 16. He was one of eight children with a family heritage rooted in the ancient New Testament church founded by the Apostle Mark.
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Dr. Youssef immigrated to Australia as a young man where he studied at Moore Theological College in Sydney, was ordained as a minister, and married his wife, Elizabeth. He then earned a master’s degree in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary in California and a doctorate in social anthropology from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He became an American citizen in 1984. Dr. Youssef teaches with a fresh perspective as a result of his background and innate comprehension of biblical culture. He has a rich understanding of the Bible, its original languages, and biblical lands. Because of this, his messages are sprinkled with descriptive explanations of many of Scripture’s subtleties and nuances.
n the pages that follow you can learn more about specific ministries of our church, but most importantly, remember this one thing: you are loved and appreciated at Apostles.
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Again, on behalf of the leadership and members of this church, welcome to Apostles.
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Who We Are
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Our Mission
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Midweek Gathering
Wednesday Night Dinner
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Children’s Ministry
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Student to Student (STS)
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College Fellowship
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20s & 30s Ministry
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Small Groups
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Women’s Ministry
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Men’s Ministry
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Adult Bible Classes
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Evangelism Classes
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Congregational Care
Volunteer Ministries
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WHO WE ARE Our deeply held beliefs and highest priorities are the fundamental forces that drive our actions. he Church of The Apostles has never been just another church. God has guided and sustained this church through a vision that was made clear to the Rector even before the church began. We conclude from this that God has something unique in mind for this church body and we operate our ministry accordingly.
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So as you attend Apostles, what can you expect to experience in the life and ministry of this church?
THERE ARE AT LEAST FIVE REALITIES WHICH DRIVE THE MINISTRY OF APOSTLES:
1 Lifting up Jesus at all times in everything we do.
We are here to lift up Jesus at all times in everything we do. The Bible says that Jesus came to the earth that He might have preeminence in all things and that includes The Church of The Apostles.
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2 Searching for opportunities & ways to make the Gospel clear to every person.
We are constantly searching for opportunities and ways to make God’s awesome message of salvation clear to as many people as possible. We want to ensure that people have the chance to hear the message and see the heart of Jesus in a true light that is compelling and clear.
3 Striving to present every person complete in Christ.
We also strive to present every person complete in Christ. The highest purpose of life on earth is to make joyful progress in our spiritual formation, which is becoming like Jesus. Therefore, all of our ministry activity here at The Church of The Apostles converges on this focal point.
4 Conducting all ministry with excellence to the glory of God.
Apostles is a church that is busy with Holy Spirit directed ministry activity that is executed with excellence. We firmly believe that excellence is Heaven’s first law and if we cannot do ministry with excellence to the glory of God, we simply don’t do it.
5 Speaking the truth in love without compromise.
Finally, we speak the truth in love without compromise. Through the Bible, God reveals Himself as the fountain of truth and love. We declare His truth in love without compromise or apology.
OUR MISSION Reaching the lost and equipping the saints for the work of ministry.
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ur mission is accomplished by unconditionally surrendering to and seeking the leadership of God the Father, through Jesus, His only begotten Son, and by the power of the Holy Spirit. We know that the greatest impact we as a church can make is to reach out to others. God has called us as a church to act as a lighthouse for those truly seeking the truth of the Gospel, not only in the city of Atlanta, but also throughout the nation and the farthest corners of the world. Our members reach out to others locally and around the world through continued involvement and support of missions and ministries.
REACHING THE L ST AND EQUIPPING THE SAINTS FOR THE WORK OF MINISTRY.
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WORSHIP
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SUNDAYS BIBLE CLASSES 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
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uring this hour, we have Bible Classes (Sunday School), and we also have an early worship service in the Chapel.
The Bible classes are for our children, youth, and adults to meet for grounding, learning, connecting, and training in the wisdom and ways of the Lord. These classes center around Jesus — the living Word of God, and the Scripture — the written Word of God.
WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
MIDWEEK GATHERING 6:15 p.m.
efore the Midweek Gatherings, we offer a family dinner at 5:00 p.m. No reservations are needed. Beginning at 6:15 p.m., we offer programs for everyone in your family. We have Midweek Gatherings for children, students, and adults. The Midweek Gathering for adults includes a time of worship and an extended time of prayer.
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During this hour, we have our worship service in the main Sanctuary. This is a time for celebration and communion, praise and prayer, evangelism and proclamation. Our heart’s desire is to lift up the resurrected Jesus in all of His saving power and glory. The sacrament of Baptism is practiced on the second Sunday of the month, and the sacrament of Communion is practiced on the first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month.
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For more detailed information about our ministry and classes, please visit our website at apostles.org/children.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY n our fast-paced culture, many families are foregoing the opportunity for serious Bible teaching of young children. The idea that the Sabbath Day is set apart from all other days of the week is what we strive to honor. How we long for our next generation to one day have memories of solid Bible teaching during happy Sunday mornings in their beloved church!
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The Sunday 9:00 a.m. hour is the place to be for families! One of the great blessings in our Children’s Ministry at The Church of The Apostles is the excellent opportunity for Bible study for all ages. The best of the best is offered at 9:00 a.m.! It is our belief that we have a tremendous opportuni-
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ty to reinforce solid truth when children are present for all of Sunday morning: from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Our mission in Children’s Ministry is to intentionally reach out to children with the whole counsel of God – that they might know Him and love Him. Although children do not have the vocabulary to express it, they have hungry souls that yearn after God, so it is our desire that every experience a child has in our church includes God-centered programs and activities. We want to nurture faith in each child and believe that spiritual foundations can be laid in even the youngest child in our nursery.
SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Infant – Kindergarten 3rd Floor Visitor Check-in at Kiosk
SUNDAY MORNINGS 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Infants through young toddlers receive loving care from experienced caregivers and enjoy supervised play time. Twos through fives participate in engaging, God-centered lessons that teach important truths about who God is and how we can know Him. 5th Floor Visitor Check-in at Kiosk
1st – 3rd Grade
Children gather at 9:00 a.m. for Sunday morning Bible study followed by an assembly where they visit the land of “Apostlelot,” a drama depicting a hero of the faith.
6:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Infant – Age 3 3rd Floor | Check-in Infants through threes receive loving care from experienced caregivers and enjoy supervised play time.
3rd Floor Visitor Check-in at Kiosk Infants through young toddlers receive loving care from experienced caregivers and enjoy supervised play time. Twos through fives continue learning about our great God, studying theology at an age-appropriate level. Several Sundays each month, twos through fives visit the Wee Worship Chapel or Preschool Chapel for biblical drama, worship, and prayer.
1st – 4th Grade
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Infant – Age 5
Sanctuary During the summer months, our 1st—3rd graders attend family worship in the Sanctuary.
Age 4 – Kindergarten 3rd Floor | Check-in Fours and fives sing, pray, and practice memorizing and studying God’s Word, while also learning how God is at work around the world! Children finish the evening with a craft time and supervised free play, either on the playground or in their classrooms.
First – Fourth Grade 4th Floor | Check-in Visitor Check-in at Kiosk Drop-off at Room 423 and pickup in the STS Gym Running Church is a high-energy time of teaching and activity! Large group teaching focuses on discipling children by instilling a love for God’s Word and His ways. Children end the evening with game time in the STS Gym.
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STUDENT TO STUDENT
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TS or Student to Student is the ministry for 5th 12th grade students at Apostles. We are passionate about middle and high school students loving God with their whole heart, reaching others with their whole lives, and making disciples with the whole gospel.
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Through each of our Bible studies, small groups, worship services, teaching times, and service events, our desire is to minister to the hearts of students and see them transformed by Christ. We long to see them equipped to live as followers of Christ, as lights in the darkness, and to reach their own generation with the life-giving truth of the gospel.
SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
MIDWEEK GATHERING Wednesday 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS & TRIPS
Our vision for STS Sunday mornings is to be a place where students develop and mature in their faith. We desire to see students know Jesus and make Him known and to be equipped to live for Him at home, on campus, and in everyday life. On Sunday mornings, this is typically accomplished through Small Group discussion.
Through our Midweek Bible studies, our hope is that students will be equipped to love God more. Every week, during Midweek Gathering, large group and/or small group Bible studies are offered for every grade level.
Want to stay up to date on what’s going on in the Student Ministry? Visit our website at stsatlanta.org or call us at 404-591-2470. You can follow us on Facebook (STS Atlanta), Twitter (@stsatlanta), or Instagram (STSAtlanta). You can also sign up to receive text message updates: text “STS” to 24587.
For information on upcoming gatherings (movie nights, grillouts, etc.) and trips (retreats, conferences, mission and service opportunities, etc.), check out stsatlanta.org/events.
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COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP We desire to be a place for college students to find encouragement, joy, rest, and strength in Jesus.
postles’ College Fellowship is a ministry for college and college-age students. We believe that the deepest possible joy and satisfaction in life can be found exclusively in knowing, loving, and trusting Jesus Christ. We desire to be a place for college students to find encouragement, joy, rest, and strength in Jesus. As a part of this, we want to find creative ways to embrace the full counsel of Scripture, as well as to be a community that provides an opportunity for discipleship.
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We would love to meet you! If you are interested in getting involved in the college ministry at Apostles, please email us at college@apostles.org or call us at 404-591-2489.
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20s & 30s MINISTRY THURSDAY NIGHTS 7:00 p.m.
We seek to integrate the gospel into the daily lives of young adults in order that they might be transformed and become influencers in culture.
he 20s and 30s Ministry at Apostles exists to encourage young adults to connect intentionally with each other each week and to explore the things in life that really matter. Within the ministry, there are lots of opportunities to gather with peers, develop meaningful relationships, and grow spiritually.
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Primary weekly gatherings are on Thursday nights at The Church of The Apostles. It is a relaxed time of fellowship, worship, and a message from God’s Word. The message is followed by table discussion of the biblical text and key takeaways from the message. There are also a variety of social activities that take place virtually every weekend, as well as yearly retreats.
For more information, please contact Jonathan Youssef at jyoussef@apostles.org or Lauren Ezell at lezell@apostles.org.
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SMALL GROUPS Come and find a place where you can connect with God and others in deeper ways.
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ur Small Groups are a great environment to develop authentic relationships while discussing how God’s truth intersects life. They help us in our journey of becoming more like Christ… together.
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Small Groups meet in homes every week or every other week, featuring lively, interactive discussions on God’s Word and how we live it out. In a Small Group, you’ll share life’s challenges and joys. You’ll pray for one another and receive encouragement. Your Small Group will help you live out your faith while impacting others… together.
For more information, visit apostles.org or contact T.J. Diamond at tjdiamond@ apostles.org.
GROUPS
Mixed Groups Men’s Women’s Young Families
MULTIPLE Atlanta LOCATIONS Brookhaven
Buckhead Canton Cartersville College Park Cumming Douglas County East Cobb Grant Park Henry County Kennesaw Lithonia Mableton Marietta North Druid Hills Paulding County Peachtree Corners Roswell Sandy Springs Smyrna Tucker Vinings West Cobb Woodstock
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WOMEN’S MINISTRY Our desire in Women’s Ministry is to provide opportunities to learn, grow, serve, and share as we walk with Jesus Christ.
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KINGDOM BUILDERS SUMMER SERIES Blessed to be a BLESSING! LEADER Following God’s call to “belong to Charlotte Travis Christ & belong together” Sessions
Thursdays 1 & 2 will focus on equipping us through worship, Bible teaching, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and table talk. Our ongoing
SESSION 1: journey to build intergenerational The WAY to PRAY community will be woven into our May 23 discussions as we fellowship over
SESSION 2: lunch, just as they did in Acts 2. The WAY to PREPARE Influencing our family and June 27 community with the beauty of
“being blessed to be a blessing”
SESSION 3: is the true goal of this unique The WAY to PRESENT series. As a result, Session 3 will July 18 include an opportunity to join in a
The Commons special time of service by hosting a
Cost: one-day retreat for a local ministry. The Women of Gilgal will be $15 per session our honored guests as we come (Childcare is available) Join us as we weave the teaching of God’s Word with a special opportunity to serve our community, right inside our own walls!
alongside them, digging into God’s Word while putting hands and feet to our “prayer” and “preparation” sessions.
Feel free to join us for each morning session, whether or not Rooted and established in God’s you can participate in the afternoon infallible Word, author, teacher service time following Session 3. and President of Abide In Him, For our planning purposes, simply indicate on your registration Charlotte Travis, will take us whether or not you are available to through Scripture pertaining serve in the final session and get to the power of PRAYER and ready to be blessed to BE a blessing the “orderly arrangement” of by this “summer fruit” for the soul PREPARING the way to serve. in Kingdom Builders 2019! We will journey into God’s heart together in this topical study of the prayer and preparation Christ calls us to as we serve.
GENESIS 2 GOD OF COVENANT Share. Embody. Become Leaders Trish Bruce and Courtney McEver
ELIJAH: SPIRITUAL STAMINA LEADER
June 4, 18, 25; July 9, 16, 23; August 6
Laurie Graffo
Tuesdays 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Sixth Floor Cost: $20 Beginning with Genesis 12, we will walk alongside the fathers of our faith—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph—to discern Jesus in the stories of His people. Discover how God orchestrates everything for His glory and the good of His people, and see how the God of creation and covenant is the same yesterday, today, and forever. • Discover how every story in the Bible points to Christ. • Learn to view the lives of biblical figures in the larger context of Scripture. • Challenge your basic understanding of familiar stories. • Gain knowledge of who God is as He has revealed Himself through Scripture.
Sundays Beginning on June 9 In this study grounded in 1 and 2 Kings, we will examine the life of the prophet Elijah, an ordinary man who did extraordinary things for God in the midst of the highs and lows of life. We’ll learn some of the spiritual stamina secrets that helped him to hold on and persevere in faith, including practical habits related to making decisions, caring for the soul, accepting his circumstances, mentoring, and finishing well—which was his ultimate legacy. Whether we’re currently in a mountaintop season where we’re experiencing God’s power and blessing, a valley season where we feel like running away, or somewhere in between, Elijah’s life will inspire us to go the distance in the life of faith.
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MEN’S MINISTRY God did not intend for you to discover the answer to all the important life questions by yourself. You were created to live in community with other men who are wrestling with the same issues.
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MEN’S FRATERNITY Friday Mornings 5:55 - 7:30 a.m. STS Gym
MEN’S SMALL GROUPS Weekday Mornings
Men’s Fraternity is a fellowship of men focused on developing their knowledge of Jesus Christ, enabling their walk in the Spirit, and encouraging one another in a fraternal kinship of life and purpose, seeking to grow in grace and knowledge, and seeking to reach a lost and dying world.
In today’s world, it’s tough to be who God has called us to be. How do we balance the demands at work with the responsibilities at home? How do we love our wives like Christ loved the Church? God did not intend for you to discover these answers by yourself but to journey with other men who are wrestling with the same issues. Our men’s small groups dive into Scripture, apply it to real life, and sharpen our focus on Christ.
THE PATH
Men’s Mentoring
The Path facilitates mentoring relationships between men who desire to have accountability for their lives. Our primary source of guidance comes from the Bible and the Holy Spirit. As a reference for our mentors, we use “The Heart of Mentoring” by Dave Stoddard and “To the Heart and Back” by Anson Ramsey. CONTACT INFO Mike Slaughter mslaughter@apostles.org 404-219-6039 (mobile)
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ADULT BIBLE CLASSES
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SUMMER CLASSES Starts June 2 • 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. Classes will meet June 2 through June 30, break for the July series by Leading The Way, and resume August 4 through 25 (unless otherwise indicated).
FIRST LOOK Room 201-203
Our church family at Apostles is passionate about reaching the lost and equipping the Saints. We would love for you to join us on this mission! Our four-week First Look class is an opportunity to learn more about Apostles, learn about your spiritual gifts and discover the many growth, fellowship and ministry opportunities available to you. While you are not obligated to join, completing First Look is required for church membership.
THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS Tom Taylor Room 244
We will study the book of Ephesians to learn of the rich blessings that God the Father has in store for us and how they empower us to walk holy and blameless lives. The class will have times of sharing and getting to know others at Apostles as well as energetic Bible Study.
The next First Look Class will begin Sunday, August 4, at 9:00 a.m. For information, contact Jo Fuller at 404-564-6673 or jfuller@ apostles.org.
FAMILY MINISTRIES CLASS Kevin Cuthbertson Room 620-623
The Family Ministries class is designed for families of every age, from newlyweds without kids to grandparents. Our hope for this time is that we will mature as husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, and that God would use those who have walked before us to now walk beside us. Breakfast will be provided at 8:45 a.m., and class will begin at 9:15 a.m. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kevin Cuthbertson at kcuthbertson@ apostles.org.
ELIJAH— SPIRITUAL STAMINA:
Women’s Community Starts June 9 Laurie Graffo Room 616
In this study grounded in 1 and 2 Kings, we will examine the life of the prophet Elijah, an ordinary man who did extraordinary things for God in the midst of the highs and lows of life. We’ll learn some of the spiritual stamina secrets that helped him to hold on and persevere in faith, including practical habits related to making decisions, caring for the soul, accepting his circumstances, mentoring, and finishing well—which was his ultimate legacy. Whether we’re currently in a mountaintop season where we’re experiencing God’s power and blessing, a valley season where we feel like running away, or somewhere in between, Elijah’s life will inspire us to go the distance in the life of faith.
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HOPE AND HEALING Congregational Care Each class will be taught by a member of the Congregational Care Team: Rand Eberhard, Jeanine Dungan, Beth Geary, Stan Carder and Brian Maxwell Room 237 ABCD
1. Suffering and Hope 2. Overcoming Anxiety – Depression – Addiction 3. Confession and Forgiveness 4. Holding the Truth in the midst of Darkness
OPERATION TIMOTHY Mike Slaughter and Brandon Guntor Room 242
The name Operation Timothy comes from the relationship the Apostle Paul had with a young man named Timothy.
5. Marriage Yoked in Christ 6. The Redemptive Work of Jesus Christ 7. Humility – The Attractional Nature of Christ in You
“…and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.”
8. Inner Healing – Deep Appropriation of the Gospel 9. Missional Living Life as we know it is not only difficult but is often unmanageable. The presenting issues that plague the condition of our hearts include unrealistic expectations, disappointment, inferiority/competition, tragedy, suffering and much more. How can we be faithful to the love of Christ - receiving it and extending it when we get so bogged down? As believers we aren’t to be burdened by the mysteries of God, but rather we are invited into His redemptive plan for His church. Join us as we journey together into the Lord’s heart finding hope and healing together.
II Timothy 2:2 It is more than a curriculum or set of lessons. This is about helping a new or younger believer grow spiritually in the context of a life-on-life relationship. Join us on Sunday mornings in June.
THRIVE:
A Mid-Singles Community (35 and above) Danny Castellano and Brad Ost Room 613
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Operation Timothy is an intentional Bible study used to make disciples just as Jesus commanded in Matthew 28:19 “go into all the world and make disciples.”
Thrive is a mid-singles class working through the Bible. Right now, we’re in the book of Esther and sharing our lives in community. We’d love to have you come along with us as we seek to grow toward the Lord and each other in a warm and welcoming setting. Come and thrive in our community.
EVANGELISM CLASSES We seek to answer the deepest questions of the human heart and equip believers to make disciples of all nations. CHRISTIANITY EXAMINED EXPRESS Saturday June 8
Christianity Examined is a one-day course designed to clarify what it means to have a personal relationship with God and how to go about it. This is an introductory course to the Christian faith and is a prerequisite to an authentic experience of that faith. We cannot recommend it too strongly for those who are not clear on what it means to have a personal relationship with God, uncertain how to go about it, or if they are unconvinced that such a relationship even exists. It has also been a good tune-up for those whose relationship with the Lord has gone stale. Christianity Examined shares truth presentations about Jesus Christ, along with small group interaction, in a caring, nonjudgmental atmosphere. Registration: apostles.org/ express Information: Jan Blakeslee at 404-591-1988
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CONGREGATIONAL CARE We seek to fulfill this ministry by showing compassion to those in need and providing classes to help those dealing with difficult situations such as going through a divorce, grieving a family loss, facing financial difficulties, or restoring a broken life.
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he Congregational Care ministry offers areas of support for the person searching for hope and healing. Together, we invest in the sowing and harvest of good seeds through biblical teaching and works of compassion. We hope that you will find your place to humbly co-labor with us in service to Jesus Christ, His church and the community.
COMPASSION MINISTRY
STEPHEN MINISTRY
CHRISTIAN GUIDANCE
The Pastoral Staff is available to you and your family for support, encouragement, and direction. Our Stephen Ministry provides trained “Care Givers” who are ready after each worship service to offer prayer and encouragement. “Grace Touch” ministry is provided for those in need of a meal when unexpected circumstances arise. Also, our Prayer Ministry is available to intercede and seek the Lord on behalf of any needs you or a loved one may have. For more details, please contact Rand Eberhard, Director of Congregational Care at reberhard@apostles. org.
GraceTouch Meals Share the grace and love of our Lord by providing a meal and a personal contact to those in our midst in need of refreshment, care, and encouragement. You may: • Cook meals to be taken to families who have a need.
Stephen Ministry is a unique, one-on-one, Christ-centered relational ministry where a Stephen Minister is trained to listen to your heart, offer encouragement and pray with you. These leaders have completed training to best support people who are facing struggles, hurts, or overwhelming circumstances. Stephen Ministers meet regularly with an individual for a certain amount of time to provide confidential, personalized care. For more information, please email stephenministry@apostles.org.
• Cook meals to bring to church to be put in the freezer for emergency help.
If your heart is heavy or your mind unsure, speaking with one of our counselors may help lighten your load and brighten your outlook. Personal counseling is available upon request by contacting our office at 404-564-3149 to schedule an appointment.
Involves the expansion of God’s Kingdom through intercession for others. Intercessors may come to the church during the week and pray for the requests that have been received, or they may receive requests via email at home.
Individual Guidance Appointments (Men, Women, Couples) Brian Maxwell • 404-591-1966 • bmaxwell@apostles.org Jeanine Dungan • 404-564-3149 • awitt@apostles.org
LEGACY BUILDER
VOLUNTEER MINISTRIES
What do we want to “hand down” to our children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren? Legacy Builders is a ministry that focuses on equipping those who are interested in preparing, presenting and preserving a godly legacy for their family. This legacy-building process will be developed and enhanced through classes, ministry resources, and opportunities for service. It is a ministry for those over the age of 50 with the purpose to prepare, present, and preserve a legacy for future generations. Whether through classes dealing with end-of-life issues, utilizing spiritual giftedness in serving others, praying for grandchildren, or being a surrogate grandparent, there are many ways to share the wisdom you have gained over the years. Legacy Builders will also be assisting in preserving your family heritage, which is a priceless treasure. If you are 50 years old or above, this ministry will provide you with excellent resources in assisting you as you leave a legacy for your family. For more information, contact Stan Carder at 404-564-3146 or scarder@apostles.org.
• Deliver meals to the families.
Prayer Ministry
Ushers Ushers are a critical part of Sunday morning. If you are a member at Apostles, we invite you to serve! Volunteers are needed once a month during the 9:00 or 10:30 a.m. services. The role of an Usher includes passing out the bulletin, helping people get seated, and taking up the offering.
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SOLOMON’S SECRETS (Men) 10 Weeks April 16 – June 18 Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Room 229BC
ENDING THE WAR WITH MYSELF
Loving Myself as God Does (Women)
10 Weeks Tuesdays April 16 – June 18 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Room 244
Why does my life feel so empty and meaningless? I got what I wanted, so why am I still not happy? Why can’t I conquer worry and disappointment? In this video series, we look at answers from Ecclesiastes. Join Greg Williams as he leads this Bible Study with table and group discussion, and prayer. The class is free of charge – join us!
Take an upper journey with the Lord to learn all He has done for you. Take an inner journey with the Lord to discover ways to love yourself. This interactive class will discuss the chapters and homework questions completed prior to each class, facilitated by Ashley D. Wille in Room 244. The registration fee of $15.00 includes Micky Land’s book, Ending the War with Myself.
DIVORCECARE Aug. 20 – Nov. 19 Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Room 231
LIVING WATERS Restoring Relational Integrity 24 Weeks Oct. 1 — March 31 Tuesdays 6:30 — 9:30 p.m. STS Loft
WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP Open Hearts 8 weeks May 30 – July 25 Thursday Mornings 10:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Room 244
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If you have attended “Boundaries,” “Ending the War with Myself,” “Cross Current,” or “Living Waters,” then Open Hearts is for you. If you want to continue your healing journey in a group setting, join us in this safe and confidential group for encouragement and growth. Together, we will grow in authenticity with God, ourselves and others. Ashley D. Wille, AACC, leads this group.
Applications Open August 2019
Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never encountered before. DivorceCare is a 13-week course designed to assist, comfort and support you as you go through this most difficult time. The class will meet on Tuesday evenings with videos, teaching, and small group discussion. The cost is $15.
An in-depth ministry for any Christian seeking healing in any area of relational and /or sexual brokenness. At each meeting of this seventh month journey, we gather for worship, teaching, a time of testimony, and small groups focused on confession and prayer. Living Waters helps Christians resume the call to becoming whole gifts to each other through the body of Christ. The cost of the series is $500. This class meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 — 9:30 p.m., starting the first week in October until the end of March. Check out the video testimonies at www.apostles.org/livingwaters Applications will be accepted beginning in August of 2019. In the meantime, join us for our mini Living Waters class, CrossCurrent: Beyond Brokenness, which starts on August 13.
CROSSCURRENT: BEYOND BROKENNESS 7 Weeks Aug. 13 – Sept. 24 Tuesdays 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. STS Den
A safe and confidential community to experience grace and find the truth. No matter how broken or hopeless we may perceive ourselves, God upholds us with hope. In this Christcentered community, God is restoring broken hearts, broken pasts, broken relationships, broken sexuality, and broken identity. Each week includes worship, teaching, a time of testimony, and same-gender small groups. Come and experience the hope and joy of overcoming strongholds, gaining healed relationships and intimacy with God. The registration fee of $10 includes the course book.
If you are faced with life’s challenges and don’t know where to turn, we want to invite you to come forward and let us help you. We tend to struggle and suffer alone, but the Lord desires that we be in a relationship with Him, ourselves, and others. We want to help you identify your unmet needs spiritually, emotionally, relationally, etc. and then offer support and teaching with the end goal of connecting you deeper into the life of the church as a “worker” of the gospel of peace. We welcome you to join us in the process as we all attempt to live to the fullness of God’s plan for our lives.
HOPE AND HEALING Summer Series June 2-30 & Aug. 4-25 Sundays 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Room 237
BIRTH & DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS If you have recently had a birth or a death in your family, please let us know. Information can be submitted online at: Birth Announcements: https://apostles.org/birth Death Announcements: https://apostles.org/death
Life as we know it is not only difficult but is often unmanageable. The presenting issues that plague the condition of our hearts include unrealistic expectations, disappointment, inferiority/competition, tragedy, suffering and much more. How can we be faithful to the love of Christ – receiving it and extending it –when we get so bogged down? As believers, we shouldn’t be burdened by the mysteries of God, but instead, we are invited into his redemptive plan for his church. Join us as we journey together into the Lord’s heart and find hope and healing together. A member of the Congregational Care team will teach each class. Please visit us online at www. apostles.org/care for additional information and class offerings.
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HOW TO CONTACT US The Church of The Apostles 3585 Northside Parkway Atlanta, GA 30327 P: 404.842.0200 F: 404.266.0656 E: apostles@apostles.org W: apostles.org
WORSHIP SUNDAY The Gathering of the Body: 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY Midweek Dinner: 5:00 p.m. Midweek Prayer & Classes: 6:15 p.m.
DISCIPLESHIP Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
LEADING THE WAY with Dr. Michael Youssef PO Box 20100 | Atlanta, GA 30325 P: 404.841.0100 Order: 1.800.337.5323 W: LTW.org
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