2015 Summer Ministry Guide by The Church of The Apostles

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B 1 2 3 MICHAEL YOUSSEF, PH.D.

ack in 1985 when the Lord began to burden my heart for the birthing of a new congre-

gation in this area, three things from the Word of God were clearly revealed to me in

regard to worship:

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.

Prayer and intercession as an expression of our utter dependence on our heavenly Father

through Jesus Christ in all things.

Bold proclamation that is relevant and instructive. Because we believe that the Bible is God’s

self-revelation and therefore contains all the answers to all of man’s problems and needs,

we preach it with all of its authority.

Founding Rector The Church of The Apostles

Table of ConTenTs MinisTries and bible sTudies 08 09 10 12 12 14 18 19 20 22

Children’s Ministry Christianity examined express student to student College-age Ministry impact/Young adults Women’s Ministry Men’s Ministry small Groups adult bible Communities Congregational Care

feaTures 04 in spirit & Truth aaron Keyes on Worship at The Church of The apostles

06 Victorious Moments & divine appointments from Canada to saudi arabia—God’s Word is going forth

Training up Coaching the next Generation to spiritual Maturity

Genuine Wisdom a Monthly Gathering of ladies in their 20s & 30s

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2015 suMMer MinisTrY Guide Who We are 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 according to a God-given core ideology. So as you attend Apostles, what can you expect to experience in the life and ministry of this church?

our Vision Reaching the lost and equipping the saints for the work of ministry.

Core Values • 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. This ministry is not about us.

• 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.

• 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 for-

mation, which is becoming like Jesus. Therefore, all of our ministry activity here at The Church of The Apostles converges on this focal point.

• 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.

• 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.

sundaYs At Apostles, we have the “Gathering of the Communities” (Sunday School) from 9:00-10:15 on Sunday mornings. This is a time when our children, youth, and adult communities meet for grounding, learning, connecting, and training in the wisdom and ways of the Lord. These communities gather together around Jesus, the living Word of God, and the Scripture, the written Word of God. There is also an early worship service in the chapel during this hour.

At 10:30, we have the “Gathering of the Body” in our main sanctuary from 10:30-12:00 on Sunday mornings. 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.

WednesdaY niGhTs On Wednesday evenings at 6:15 we offer programs for everyone in your family. The Hour of WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT 6:15 P.M. Power is our midweek service that includes a time of worship and an extended time of prayer. Come early at 5:00 for a family dinner (no reservations are needed) and then stay for the Hour of Power and for our great programs for children and students!

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ow could he know? she wondered to herself. Jesus had named her sin—and so very specifically. The Samaritan woman had been married to five different men, and now she was living with yet another man. And Jesus—a Jewish stranger from Galilee whom she had met just minutes before— seemed to know every detail. The woman was uncomfortable— and not just because she was out by the well, far from shade, with the midday sun beating down on her. The Samaritan woman didn’t want to talk about her sin, so she changed the subject. “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet,” she said. “Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship” (John 4:19-20 ESV). It was a theological debate, a political and religious issue, all wrapped into one. And it was just the thing to take Jesus off the topic of her sin. Or so she thought. Jesus’ answer to the woman’s question cut through all that and got to the root issue. “Believe me,” He said. “The hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father . . . But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him” (John 4:21, 23). Worship is not about our preferences or traditions; it’s about what pleases our heavenly Father. And here Jesus tells us plainly: The Father wants us to worship in spirit and truth.

a holy Conjunction “Oil, wind, water, the Jordan River—these are things compared to the Spirit in the Bible,” says Apostles’ Worship Leader Aaron Keyes. “It’s hard to nail a river down to the floor. But truth—truth is objective. It’s solid. It’s the foundation, it’s the rock—it’s unaltering. Truth is not a river; it’s a rock. “Usually what happens is we end up worshiping in one way or the other. Personalities lean one way or another; denomina-

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tions lean one way or another; maybe generations lean one way or another. But Jesus talks about true worshipers worshiping the Father in spirit and in truth, and I think that and is a holy conjunction. We’ve got to fight for both.” For Aaron, worship is not the warm up before the sermon. It’s not the entertainment that comes before the serious business of church. And it’s not a concert to entice crowds. Worship is an integral, non-negotiable part of what it means to be the body of Christ. And it’s not just for Sunday mornings. “Worship is just loving God,” he says. “We can mystify it if we want to, but basically worship is loving God, so anything you can do and love God while you do it, that is worship. You can sweep the floor, you can sing a song, you can play with your kids on the swing set, and if you can just recognize the goodness of God, your gratitude to God, love God in it, you’re worshiping Him . . . But the goal of all of this stuff isn’t even just that we would love God better; it’s that we would make more disciples.”

When it comes to worship, or the life of a church as a whole, it all begins with Jesus. “You’ve got the word of Jesus, you have the works of Jesus, and usually we emphasize those two things,” says Aaron. “But we miss the way of Jesus. How did He actually live? He lived in community. He lived with close relationships. He lived in absolute union with the Father at all times. How did this work in His . . . life? That’s why He invited [His disciples]—they got to see it for three years. We’re lucky if people get to see us for 30 minutes.” Too often, we think of church as the place where we go merely to hear a sermon and to learn more about Jesus, but for Aaron, the church is so much more than that. “It’s not just about the words of Jesus or even celebrating the works of Jesus,” he says. “It’s a community of people trying to live the way of Jesus, and part of that involves being radically hospitable, to love people—to let people into our lives to see how it actually looks, and they let us into theirs so we can get challenged where we need to and affirmation where we need it. “And so we’re just starting this with the music team, just trying to take some steps into this, but what we hope to see is not just great songs, great moments, even great records; we want to see great disciples and great leaders. “I just think there could be church leaders coming up through Apostles in the next five years. There could be worship leaders, preachers, church planters, missionaries, and we might get those people for just a [short] season while they’re here. If we can open up our lives to them, we would be really remiss to just be entertaining them with great songs, great preaching, and never actually diving into their lives and letting them [into] ours.”

open and honest disciples That’s what Jesus was doing with that woman at the well. His goal was not to instruct her in a proper theology of worship, and it wasn’t simply to get a drink of water. Jesus was intent on drawing this woman—and everyone she knew—into a relationship. He was making disciples. But relationships can only be forged when there is honesty. We must be open with God and with one another about our real lives—our shortcomings, our failures, and our fears. By revealing the Samaritan woman’s shameful past, Jesus was freeing her from a life of hiding in the shadows. And yet, how often do we come to church on a Sunday morning with our secrets hidden behind a smile? “It’s really hard having people in your actual life, right?” says Aaron, as he begins to describe one of his goals for the worship ministry at Apostles. “So we’re really good with the spiritual life thing, but Jesus is interested in our real life. And it’s funny, we could come in here every Sunday and tell everyone how happy we are to have them in the house. ‘It’s so good to have you guys in the house,’ we say, and then never actually have anyone into our house. This is a huge breakdown for me. And so I hope that all the stuff that we see musically and culturally and even Scripturally happening here on Sunday is driving our whole congregation towards a lifestyle of radical generosity, of loving people [with] radical hospitality, inviting people into our homes. “The world doesn’t need perfect examples,” notes Aaron, “just living examples. We can’t be perfect examples; we’re going to screw it up. But God is so gracious that He will actually use our screwing it up, then seeing that, seeing our repenting, our dealing with it, getting help, getting counseling, whatever—He’ll use even our screwing up to build other people up, you know? We screw up and they get built up. It’s the beauty of discipleship. It’s amazing.”

one body, one lord Though there’s always room for members of The Church of The Apostles to grow in their love for one another, Aaron believes the church is on the right track—and it has him excited to see what God will do in the coming years. “One thing that to me is really unique about Apostles and beautiful about this time right now [at] Apostles is that we’re coming up on the 28th anniversary of the church,” he says. “The look of the place, the demographic of the place; it’s all very different than a lot of what else you see around Atlanta. There are not a lot of places that look like this. There are not a lot of churches that have [a] vibrant influx of young people but also a big congregation of people who aren’t so young. “You’ve got all different colors, dialects, [backgrounds] in the congregation, and that is a rare thing,” Aaron notes. “Psalm 133 talks about how beautiful it is when brothers dwell together in unity; it’s like precious oil poured out on the beard of the priest. And there is this whole anointing of God, the Holy Spirit does something unique in us when we gather together in unity . . . I think God’s given [worship] to us for a lot of reasons, but one thing that it does is that it actually brings us together. It brings us all into one attention, one affection, one devotion to the Lord.”

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“You shouldn’t be here,” Ben told himself. Parked outside the bar in Edmonton, sitting alone in his car, the 31-year-old law student had been wrestling with himself. Prior to committing his life to Christ a year ago, an alcohol addiction ruled his life. For years now, he had been sober—but as he considered whether or not to join his classmates at the party, he sensed danger. All the while, Dr. Youssef’s message of Lot’s moral compromise rang out from the speakers of his car radio: “In Sodom, the tragedy wasn’t just the unbelievers becoming perverted and immoral—the believers got caught in that lifestyle too. The believers found it difficult to resist the persuasive and permissive culture of their day.” As Ben heard these words, he knew what he had to do. “The longer I listened, the more I was able to recognize my self-deception,” Ben said. It was clear that nothing good could come from his attendance at the event—so he fastened his seatbelt and drove away. “I’m now convinced that Jesus is the Savior, and I am ready to die for my faith,” Samar* shared with Ash, a member of the Leading The Way follow-up team. Ash was moved to tears as he heard such bold words coming from a young Saudi Arabian woman who, for 18 years, had lived a life defined by Islam. After eight months of corresponding with Ash, Samar had made the decision to follow Christ—a decision that could cost her life. It was Samar’s questions about the Islamic treatment of women and the violent acts of ISIS that had first driven her to the cross. The more she studied the Qur’an, the more depressed she became—so she turned to Christian television for the answers. Samar discovered Leading The Way’s satellite channel, THE KINGDOM SAT, and called the number on the screen. For eight months, she brought her questions to Ash—questions about jihad, the Trinity, and the treatment of women in the Bible. Now, she had finally made up her mind. She was ready to give her life to Christ. Sitting in the parking lot of a bar in Canada, a 31-year-old law student heard the message of Truth and received the courage he needed to walk

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away from a tempting situation. Seven thousand miles away, on the other side of the world, an 18-year-old high school graduate from Saudi Arabia heard the Good News of Jesus and decided that she was ready to risk her life to follow Him. At just the right moment, both were empowered to make a difficult decision for Christ as God used the teachings of Leading The Way to open their eyes to the Truth. Stories like Ben’s and Samar’s affirm the Godgiven mission of Leading The Way and the critical need for the ministry’s 24/7 efforts here at home and around the world. Whether in the Muslim world or the Western world, our response to the needs, issues, and challenges of our day remains the same. “As I reflect on the state of the world today, I see two great spiritual challenges set before us,” Dr. Michael Youssef said in a recent ministry letter. “I see today’s church swayed by ideas that stand in direct opposition to God’s Word, and I see the spreading influence of Islamic ideology as never before. But the solution to both is the same: we must share God’s Truth lovingly and fearlessly, day and night, until Jesus comes back.” This year, we saw an exponential rise in the persecution of Christians. We saw churches

abandon the Truth of Scripture for watered-down, self-centered gospels. But in the midst of the madness, God’s Truth is going forth and transforming hearts and minds in Christ. This year, Leading The Way saw an incredible response to the release of Dr. Youssef’s new book, Jesus, Jihad and Peace, and a fruitful year of outreach here at home and around the world. Through the distribution of tens of thousands of Navigator solar-powered devices; continued 24/7 Gospel broadcasting on television, radio, and the Internet; personal onthe-ground discipleship; and the creation of new programs and resources, the Good News of Jesus Christ is reaching some of the hard-to-reach places of the world—in His perfect timing. As Ben reflects on what helped him walk in victory that night, he says it was the timeliness of the message he heard on the radio. “That message was pointed exactly where I needed it to be,” he says. “It couldn’t have been any more perfect.” For Samar, it was the clear presentation of God’s Word. Ash, who continues to correspond with her, says, “Her faith and relationship with the Lord are growing. She reads the Bible daily and deeply studies it, searching websites and calling the follow-up team for answers. She has even started to share Christ with her friends.” Through the global ministry of Leading The Way, God is orchestrating victorious moments and divine appointments all over the world. Ben and Samar are just two of the millions Leading The Way is reaching daily with Biblical Truth—and that Truth is not returning void. *Name has been changed for her protection. Visit LTW.org to watch Ben and Samar’s testimonies.

our Year in reVieW

June GifT ChallenGe

t Leading The Way, June is the end of our fiscal year. As we look back on what God has done in the last 12 months, we rejoice in all the opportunities He has given us. Since last July, we:

he Church of The Apostles plays a vital role in this outreach effort. If you would like to deepen your personal partnership with Leading The Way, we hope you will take advantage of our June Gift Challenge, where generous partners have committed $500,000 to Leading The Way and are challenging you to match their gifts.

Saw more than 15,000 copies sold of Dr. Youssef’s new book, Jesus, Jihad and Peace, in the first three months of its release—making it Dr. Youssef’s fastest-selling book in history. Funded more than 60 cases supporting persecuted Christians fleeing Iraq, many of whom were directly affected by ISIS. Distributed tens of thousands of Navigator solar-powered devices in dozens of locations, from Indonesia to Albania to Jordan.

To give a gift or to receive more information about Leading The Way, please contact us at:

Incorporated more content targeted for Muslim audiences through THE KINGDOM SAT, including a new teaching program featuring the first Muslim convert to Christianity ever featured on our channel.

Leading The Way PO Box 20100 Atlanta, GA 30325

Launched dual-language radio programming in our 24th language, Japanese, and began production for our 25th language, Swahili, with plans to distribute Navigators in Tanzania.

Email: giving@ltw.org

Phone: (404) 841-0100 www.LTW.org

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Children’s MinisTrY

Our vision for the children’s ministry at Apostles is to reach children for Christ and to equip them to do the work of the ministry at a young age.

Important NOTE: Children have been recently promoted in their school grade, but we will not promote into fall classes at church until Sunday, September 13.

MarK Your Calendar fall family Worship service

Sunday, August 30 9:00 a.m. in the STS Gym

sundaYs • 9:00 – 11:45 a.M. PresChool

Sunday 9:00 – 11:45 a.m.

sundaYs • 9:00 and 10:15 a.M. infanTs

Three & four-Year-olds

“Young Toddlers”

rising Pre-K and rising Kindergarten

Loving Nursery Care and Bible Stories

Preschoolers will be called to action as they focus on SERVING THE SAVIOR. During our summer weeks, rising Pre-K and Kindergarten will begin learning what it means to love and obey Jesus, and what it means to serve God and others. They will find out that it is Jesus who calls us to belong to Him and who leads us into service.

3rd Floor Visitor Check-in at Kiosk

TWo-Year-olds

3rd Floor Visitor Check-in at Kiosk GOD IS BIG! GOD IS STRONG! GOD IS GOOD! These are but a few of the Biblical truths that our 2-3 year olds will be learning over eleven weeks of summer Sunday school. Our little ones will learn about GOD’S plan and power as they hear the stories from the Bible. Bring your little ones to hear and experience the love of GOD through His Word! First and second hour will be the same.

sPeCial sTones special needs Children

Room 309 Visitor Check-in at Kiosk Students in Special Stones use The Compassion Curriculum, an interactive Bible study series designed for those with intellectual disabilities. Students are engaged in real Bible study and this class is loving and FUN with the true gospel Gospel presented for every level.

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sundaYs • 9:00 – 10:15 a.M. eleMenTarY rising 1st – rising 5th Graders Room 420-423 Visitor Check-in at Kiosk

Important NOTE: In the summer, elementary students meet during the 9:00 hour only.

Rising 1st –Rising 5th graders will be introduced to John Bunyan’s enduring masterpiece with the all-new children’s adaptation of The Pilgrim’s Progress this summer! The children’s imaginations will be captured as they journey with Christian while learning important truths of the gospel Gospel and gaining a richer understanding of Christ’s work in the life of a believer. Children will receive their own copy of the book and a fullcolor map of Christian’s journey. Parents are welcome to join us for this life-changing opportunity!

Important NOTE: Kid’s Connection (Rising 1st – 5th grade “Children’s Church” that meets at 10:15 during September-May) resumes on September 13.

WednesdaY niGhTs “runninG ChurCh”

6:00 – 7:15 P.M. Preschool drop-off on the 3rd floor Elementary drop-off in the gym beginning May 27. Both preschoolers and elementary children enjoy this mid-week time of Bible teaching and fun activities on the playground and in the gym. Come for family night supper, which begins at 5:00 PM. Get out your passports; we are traveling to the Holy Land! Shots are not needed, but be ready to MOVE! This summer, elementary children we will take a weekly “trip” to the Holy Land via That the World May Know videos and discussion, providing even more reason to believe the Bible. Our stories will reveal keen insights into how people in biblical times understood God and Jesus’ teaching.

Important NOTE: All children will be promoted to new classes on Sunday, September 13.

CHRISTIANITY EXAMINED

f you are unclear about what it means to have a personal relationship with God, uncertain how to go about it, or unconvinced that such a relationship even exists, Christianity Examined “EXPRESS” is for you.

Join us this summer for Christianity Examined “EXPRESS” which includes truth presentations about Jesus Christ, small group interaction, and complimentary breakfast and lunch for guests. Christianity Examined “EXPRESS” offers all four sessions of Christianity Examined in a one-day format and is designed to walk participants through an investigative process that carefully examines the evidence for the truthfulness of Christianity and explains how one can have authentic personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

ToPiCs Session 1: The Uniqueness of Jesus

Session 2: The Reliability of His Word

Session 3: The Good News of His Gospel

Session 4: The Transformational Power of Faith in Him

2015 suMMer sChedule Saturday, June 13

9:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 22

9:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 18

9:00 – 4:00 p.m.

If you have questions, or would like to register, please visit

apostles.org/express

or contact Jan Blakeslee at 404-591-1988 or jblakeslee@apostles.org.

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Our passion is to equip students to live the Gospel in their homes, schools, and neighborhoods and to share the love of Christ wherever they go. STS is an exciting place for students to grow in their relationships with God and with each other, develop a lifestyle of passionate worship of the Lord, and discover a life of ministry to others. We have a variety of weekly activities, from small groups to large-group worship services, and from in-depth equipping classes to service projects.

WednesdaY eVeninGs • 6:15 – 7:15 P.M. Small groups meet every Wednesday evening. These groups are designed for students to get together with other students for fellowship, discipleship, and prayer.

5th – 6th Grade “The Loft”

7th – 8th Grade STS

9th – 12th Grade Guys & Girls The Den

WednesdaY niGhT dinner sundaY MorninGs • 8:45 – 10:20 a.M. Every Sunday morning breakfast is served for all 5th-12th grade students. During the summer months (starting May 17) Krispy Kreme donuts will be served in the STS Café area.

5th & 6th grade students

Join us for family dinner. 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Commons $6/person)

Important Note: When there is a “Night of Worship” planned on a Wednesday evening, all STS groups will join Hour of Power: May 20, June 17.

sPeCial eVenTs & TriPs

After worship in the Loft, students will go to the Den for large group teaching and discussion.

For more information on STS events and for online registration go to www.stsatlanta.org.

9th – 12th Grade Guatemala Mission Trip

7th-12th grade students After worship in the Loft, there will be teaching and interactive discussion groups.

June 20 – 27

7th – 12th Grade beach Trip

sundaY eVeninGs 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Sunday evening activities are a unique opportunity for STS students to fellowship and build community.

Important Note: Check our online calendar for specific event updates: stsatlanta.org/calendar.

Laguna Beach Christian Retreat July 6 – 10

5th – 6th Grade atlanta Mission Project July 27 – 30

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TraininG uP Coaching the next Generation to spiritual Maturity

n March 13th-14th, the STS staff had the opportunity to host a disci-

pleship-focused event designed for 5th-12th grade guys and their dads.

The theme for the weekend was “Coaching the Next Generation to

Spiritual Maturity.”

In an effort to better equip our fathers and sons during the weekend, we invited two “coaches” in their respected fields to be our guest speakers. Matt Brinkley graduated from Covenant College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He has worked in student ministry since 1978 and he currently coaches youth ministers through PACT Ministry. His heart for youth pastors, students, and their families is evident in the numerous discipleship and training materials he has written for students, pastors, and parents. Ben Pollard is a Master Strength Coach currently working for Georgia State Athletics. He began his coaching career at his alma mater Texas Tech. Since 1989, he has coached at colleges

and universities in Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. Beyond athletics, Ben has a passion for coaching young men as they focus on their life goals and Christ-like character. Ben’s challenge during the weekend to the 5th-12th grade guys was to grow in their faith. He challenged them that the main component for growth would be that each one of them must focus their hearts on living for God. This means living according to God’s Word while living in a world that encourages them to live for themselves. Matt focused on Genesis 1 and the creation account of man. There he pointed out that God created man to know God in an intimate relationship. Man was intended to duplicate that in

his relationships with his family and others. Matt, who has three children of his own, spoke from the heart and very candidly about fatherhood. He emphasized the need for dads to remember some important aspects of “Coaching the Next Generation to Spiritual Maturity”: As we were created by God to have a close relationship with Him, we are to be in a close relationship with our children. Our children need to watch us grow in our faith and know that we are not perfect. We need to be present in our children’s lives. We are called to disciple our children by living life on life. As we ended our time together with food, fellowship, and fun, the STS staff was excited to hear how God used the weekend to encourage and equip each dad and son to live out their faith and grow as a disciple of Jesus.

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iMPaCT aTlanTa

Impact Atlanta is a ministry of young professionals, mid-20s through 30s. Living and working in greater Atlanta as a young adult can be fun, but it can also be hectic and nerve racking. It’s all too easy in today’s crazy-busy culture to feel disconnected and alone. Impact Atlanta exists to help you purposely connect each week and to explore the things in life that really matter. At Impact Atlanta – virtually every week of the year – there are opportunities to gather with your peers to develop meaningful relationships and grow spiritually. Our goal is to make Impact Atlanta relevant, fun, life-enriching, God-honoring, and Christ-centered. Our motto is “Life Transformation through Following Christ.” Please join us for any of our gatherings, and always feel free to bring a friend!

our forMaT is: Two Sundays a month we meet on the 6th Floor from 7-8:30pm and enjoy food, fellowship, and community, along with a time of worship and a message from our Young Adult pastor, Dave Hubbard. One Sunday evening a month we do a social event of some kind (bowling, etc.), generally meeting off campus. One Sunday evening a month we do a big Night of Worship led by Aaron Keyes and/or his team. These events, held in the Commons lobby and Chapel, include complementary food trucks, coffee baristas, King of Pops, and an hour of great worship connecting us with our Creator. Food and fellowship time is from 7-8pm, followed by worship from 8-9pm. The nights of worship are open to ALL 20s & 30s, whether they are college students, single working professionals, or young marrieds without children.

aCf contact us apostles.org/college 404-564-3141

Make sure to download our app for the calendar, and join our email list to stay informed of the upcoming dates for these events.

aPosTles ColleGe felloWshiP At Apostles College Fellowship, we believe that the deepest possible joy and true satisfaction in life can be found exclusively in knowing, loving, and trusting Jesus Christ in deeper and fuller ways. In a world thirsty, fried, and overloaded with meaning, it is an exciting privilege to find there is nothing but higher and higher measures of contentment in walking with Him as the only Way, Truth, and Life (John 14:6). ACF desires to be a place for college students to find ever-growing rest, encouragement, healing, and strength in and through Jesus. We want to find creative ways to embrace the full council of all the Scripture teaches, as well as be a community that provides opportunity for strong discipleship relationships from believers out of college to lead groups of students in college. Our current meeting time is 7:00pm on Sunday nights in the STS Den, however, Lord willing, we will move to Thursday nights in the summer at the same time and place. We will be sure to communicate any and all specifics of these updates on meeting times as they develop!

If you are interested in finding out more about ACF, feel free to reach out to Jay Moore at jmoore@apostles.org or Kristin Waites at kwaites@apostles.org.

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CONNECTION AT THE CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES This summer we are introducing a new dimension of ministry designed to strengthen and encourage deeper connection among the people of God here at Apostles. Many people have expressed a desire to be able to connect with someone over a cup of coffee while at church on Sunday morning; however the tight schedule between Sunday school and worship services can make this a challenge. With these concerns in mind, we are pleased to introduce the Coffee Connection in room 229 ABC. The idea is for anyone interested to come in, get a cup of coffee, a snack to eat, and feel free enter into meaningful conversations with others without feeling the pressure to hurry and get to the next thing on the schedule. And here is the best news – with the exception of the main service, the room will be open from 8:45am-12:30pm. In other words, if you do not wish to go to Sunday school, you can hang out in the café. At any time between the beginning of Sunday school until 12:30pm (except the during the main worship service) you can stop by and enjoy the coffee, refreshments, and fellowship. You can even make a Sunday morning appointment with a church friend and meet in the café to catch up with them on what’s happening in your lives. The café opens on June 7th and will remain open through Labor Day, September 6th. The book of Acts says this about the early church: they devoted themselves to the Apostles’ teaching, to prayer, to breaking of bread (communion), and to fellowship. The staff’s vision for Apostles is that we would be a church where people are known, valued, and share their spiritual journeys with one another. With this vision in mind, we gladly introduce to you the Coffee Connection, praying that it will take the fellowship levels in our church to higher levels than ever.

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WoMen’s MinisTrY

Equipping women to know, love, and serve the Lord

The heart of Women’s Ministry at Apostles is for women to understand God’s high calling, to continually grow in His grace, and to be equipped to reach others for Christ through knowing and obeying God’s Word.

bible sTudies We would love to have you join us for a summer Bible study! Classes begin the week of June 15. To register for classes, visit our website at apostles.org/women. For more information, please contact Amber Wilson at awilson@apostles.org.

TuesdaY niGhTs

WednesdaY niGhTs

brokenness: The heart God revives

a Wife after God’s own heart – selected Topics

What does it mean to be broken? This study, Brokenness: The Heart God Revives by Nancy Leigh DeMoss, will help us explore the blessing of brokenness. “True brokenness,” says Nancy, “is an ongoing constant way of life. Brokenness is the shattering of my self-will, and the absolute surrender of my will to the will of God” (Brokenness, pg. 53). Together we will learn about pride, personal revival, and the ways God mercifully walks with us through the difficult process of being broken.

Do you wonder what the Bible really says about marriage? Do you feel like God is calling you to make your marriage a priority? Do you want to know how you can please and serve God through this relationship? This summer class is a 4-week marriage-focused Bible study designed to align our hearts and wills with God’s Word through prayer, study, and authentic community. This study is for all women - no matter how long you have been married or if you hope to be married someday. Each week we will learn Biblical concepts through teaching and discussion, with topics including God’s design and roles for wives, intimacy, and forgiveness. There will be weekly homework that includes keeping a “thankful” list, studying God’s Word, praying for your husband or husband-to-be, and answering application questions that are heartprobing and action-oriented. Join us as we look into God’s beautiful plan for marriage and expect that He will do great things in our hearts and homes.

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. June 16 – July 21 (6 weeks)

Note: After registering, plan to pick up your book to begin reading prior to the first class meeting.

Leaders: Casey Hawley with Trish Bruce and Susan Hooker Room: 237 | Fee: $12.00 Childcare not available.

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. July 8, 15, 22, 29 (4 weeks)

Leader: Toria Peterson Room: 237 Fee: $12.00 Childcare not available.

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2015 suMMer MinisTrY Guide ouTreaCh and MinisTries operation Christmas Child Crafting Joan Friedman, Lay Leader

Would you like to be involved in outreach for needy children around the world? Join us twice a month as we make dolls, backpacks, and other items to pack in shoeboxes to send to children through Operation Christmas Child! No special skills are required.

For meeting schedule and more information, contact Joan Friedman at friedman1500@gmail.com.

single hearts for Christ

Jan Blakeslee, Lay Leader

ThursdaY MorninGs fighting the seven deadly sins: learning to find Joy in God alone 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. June 18 – July 30 (7 weeks)

As we come to Christ and begin to follow Him, we discover patterns of sin in our lives that rob us of the joy of knowing Christ at a deeper level. Further examination of our sinful behaviors and motives reveals what we are trusting in and craving more than we are desiring and treasuring God. How does the Gospel reorient us and redeem our deepest desires? Join us for this 7week study as we examine the things that hold us back and how God’s grace frees us to be everything we are meant to be in Christ, for the glory of God.

Note: After registering, plan to pick up your book to begin reading prior to the first class meeting.

Leader: Susan Hooker Room 237 Fee: $12.00 Childcare available, $50 per family (pre-registered by June 4.)

Single Hearts for Christ is a women’s fellowship that brings single Christian women together to enjoy, enrich, and support one another. What better place to be than with a group where people know you, pray for you, and encourage you in your faith. As we see it, every single, divorced, and widowed woman has different needs, worries, hopes, and dreams. But it is certain that each one offers a plethora of experiences, perspectives, challenges, and gifts. In Christ, we have all that we need for life and ministry. If you are 40 years old or beyond and looking to connect with other Christian women, we have an open invitation for you. Our goal is to provide a secure place for you to grow in Christ and to establish friendships with other single women at The Church of The Apostles. Join us! For more information, contact Jan Blakeslee at jblakeslee@apostles.org.

The Close-Knit flock

Anne Hayes, Lay Leader If you enjoy needlework and the fellowship of Christian women, you are invited to reach out to others with the love and encouragement of Christ. These ladies meet twice monthly to knit baby hats for Cobb Pregnancy Services. They knit an average of 40 hats per month. No experience necessary. They will teach you! For more information, contact Anne Hayes at awhayes12@gmail.com.

The Widows’ network

Marion Sharp, Lay Leader The Widows’ Network has helped many find solace in times of grief, as well as brought a sense of connection to other women. On six Sundays a year and at Christmas, special luncheons are held to honor the widows. The group plans other activities and service projects as well. For more information, contact Marion Sharp at memum@bellsouth.net.

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A Monthly Gathering of Women in their 20s & 30s or young women in their 20s and 30s, life can often feel like a roller coaster spiraling out of control, a dry-as-bones desert, or a complicated maze. They desperately want to reach out for guidance and wisdom from women who have walked before them, but they oftentimes don’t know where to start. The Genuine Wisdom series seeks to meet that need in holding monthly gatherings where seasoned Christian women speak Biblical truth into the lives of women in their 20s and 30s. The concept originated after Rachel Felker, the Assistant Ministry Coordinator for Young Professionals, saw the desire of younger women to be taught by older women how to think biblically and live out their faith practically. By definition, a mentor is a wise and trusted counselor or teacher. Paul gives us a picture of the Christian mentoring process when he says in 1 Corinthians 11:1, “Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ.” Mentorship is a rare and valuable gift. Many young women don’t know how to begin the process of finding a godly mentor, and older women often feel out of touch with the next generation. That’s where the Genuine Wisdom series allows for the two groups to interact and thrive. At each monthly gathering, young women from

all walks of life—working professionals, young moms, and college students—join together to receive teaching from a mentor-aged, godly woman and partake in fellowship with one other. Jennifer Laminack, a single professional, says this about mentorship in her life: “To me, having a mentor means having someone who has ‘been there, done that,’ [someone] to give you the wisdom that only comes from hindsight when you're stuck in the middle of it. It also means having someone who can see things objectively from an outside perspective, as well as someone who is fully grounded in God's Word and can lead you back time and again to the Truth when the world starts to wear down on you. “The biggest mentor I've ever had in my life is my mother, who has always been there for me since I was little, and is always ready to give me wise council and lead me back to God's word and prayer for answers. I've had other women come along side me at different points in my life to pray for me, guide me, and encourage me about specific things, but not for the extended time that my mother obviously has.” For Jennifer, the Genuine Wisdom series has offered a way not only to connect to godly mentors but to create new friendships with women her age: “The Genuine Wisdom series has been

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very encouraging for me so far. It has been wonderful to hear Truth so clearly spoken from the women who have come to share, reminding us to soak in the Word. But most importantly so far for me, the Genuine Wisdom gatherings have been such a wonderful opportunity for me to meet other young women at the church who are in the same walk of life as me, since before I had become a little isolated from my age group for a while. Overall, it's just been amazing to see all the women of God from all different age groups come together to fellowship and encourage one another in the faith.” Whereas some young women, like Jennifer, have had mentors throughout their lives, such as their mothers, teachers, or older friends, some have never had a mentor and greatly value that opportunity. In certain stages of life, like earlymarried life or motherhood, a godly mentor can make such a difference in a young woman’s life. Leah Hamilton, a young stay-at-home mom, has felt a deep need for a mentor at this point in her life, and Genuine Wisdom has given her that opportunity. Her testimony about the impact of this series in her life only serves to affirm the need for godly mentors and biblical teaching in today’s culture and at Apostles: Leah says, “I have never had a mentor. As a wife and stay-at-home mother of two small children, I often crave to draw upon the wisdom of those who have walked through this season of life before me. Sometimes I feel I could love and support my husband more, but I don't always know how. I discover regularly my own limits and weaknesses trying to meet the needs of my children; I confess it's hard at times to keep an eternal perspective and persevere in God's strength. I think having a mentor is important because it is a relationship built on intentional spiritual development. While one woman offers her time, wisdom, and testimony, the other submits to being disci-

pled and confiding in a trusted leader. I believe a relationship with a mentor would be such a blessing knowing that we would both be edified in prayer and friendship. “Genuine Wisdom has already been such a gift. I look forward to a time set apart each month for women to be together sharing and learning about who God has made us to be and how we can best serve Him in our daily lives. As outlined in Scripture, it is both the privilege and the responsibility of older Christian women to mentor younger women in the faith, by word and by example. In this year-long (and beyond) series, our goal is to grow together in faith and obedience as we seek to understand and follow God’s design for biblical womanhood, and we welcome all who would like to be a part of this ministry in whatever capacity possible.

Genuine Wisdom a Monthly Gathering of ladies in their 20s & 30s Every third Thursday of the month 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Come enjoy a special evening of connecting with each other through desserts, community, and presentations from godly mentor-aged women living a lifestyle of genuine wisdom. Using God’s Word as our basis, we will explore relevant topics such as thankfulness, relationships, beauty, careers, and more. This event is designed for single or married women, ages 20s and 30s. Summer Meeting Schedule: June 18, July 16, August 20

No childcare will be provided. For more information, contact Amber Wilson at awilson@apostles.org.

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Men’s MinisTrY

We have several opportunities for men to connect for growing spiritually, becoming accountable, and building friendships. You will grow through the discussion and application of God’s Word; share life with all of its joys and challenges; and reach out to others using your spiritual gifts. Come and find your place to belong.

Men’s fraTerniTY Men’s Fraternity is a program designed to equip men to live and to lead as God intended, training men to press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. The church, the nation, and the world are suffering mightily from a lack of godly, masculine leadership. As traditional masculine virtues are assaulted and undermined in our modern culture, too many men either capitulate or seek satisfaction from counterfeits that are often selfish, juvenile, and destructive. We men are called to something higher, nobler, and truer. We know this, and we crave this, but too often flounder because we lack training and the fellowship of like-minded brothers. Men are in a battle against a ruthless and relentless enemy – personal, cultural, and societal forces that seek to alienate and confuse men at every age and in every walk of life. AUTHENTIC MEN understand the genesis of their manhood and are grounded in timeless principles and bedrock values. They are resolute and decisive, qualities that modern Western culture discourages, not because they have no value, but because such men are a threat to the prevailing norms and standards. AUTHENTIC MEN understand the need to learn, continually evaluate themselves, and train in the company of like-minded men. We invite all men of Apostles and our larger community to answer this call by joining us in the STS Gym on Friday mornings at 5:55 a.m. We meet for coffee and a light breakfast, followed by a presentation and small group discussion. We will endeavor to conclude no later than 7:40 a.m., but you are welcome to leave earlier if you need to. For more information, contact Brenda Williams at bwilliam@apostles.org or 404-591-1965.

Men’s sMall GrouPs Weekday Mornings

Marriage, children, work, home, faith—the challenges abound. In today’s world it’s tough to be who God has called us to be. How do we

follow Him and lead others? 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 the answer to these and all the other important life questions by yourself. You were created to live in community with other men who are wrestling with the same issues, and who desire to live godly lives that count for God, but have not yet “put it all together.” Come join other men who meet here at the church on a weekday morning to study Scripture and apply it to real life. Share your life with other men who will help you see God’s truth more clearly and who will help you sharpen your focus on Christ.

For more information, contact Rhonda Saduddin at rsaduddin@apostles.org or 404-564-3152.

The PaTh: Men’s MenTorinG The Path is a lay ministry at The Church of The Apostles that seeks to facilitate mentoring partnerships between men who desire to have accountability for their lives. The Bible is our primary source of guidance. We strive hard not to create our own “program” but instead to let the Holy Spirit guide in this effort. As a reference for our mentors, we use a book called The Heart of Mentoring by David A. Stoddard. Dave has worked closely with our core team, helping us fully grasp the Ten Powerful Principles of Effective Mentoring laid out in his book. The overriding theme is that mentoring is a process facilitated by a relationship. Each partnership is unique and tailored to the needs of the younger partner. Mentors are willing to open their lives, letting the partner see how the mentor succeeded or failed, and above all, learned from his experiences. Mentors are good listeners. They don’t have an agenda or want to change their mentoring partners. They want to help their mentoring partners navigate the narrow path of a Christian life. For more information, contact Rhonda Saduddin at rsaduddin@apostles.org or 404-564-3152.

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404-564-3152

sMall GrouPs

Come find a place where you can connect with God and others in deeper ways.

Our Small Groups are a great environment to develop authentic, caring relationships while discussing how God’s truth intersects life. They help us in our journey of becoming more like Christ… together. Small Groups usually meet in homes every week or every other week, featuring lively, interactive discussions on God’s Word and how we live it out. Small Group members share life with all of its joys and challenges. You’ll pray for one another and receive encouragement. Together, your Small Group will help you live out your faith while impacting others. Please contact T.J. Diamond at tjdiamond@apostles.org with any questions or for more information about joining a Small Group.

GrouPConneCT

MulTiPle loCaTions

find your small group

Atlanta

Sunday, September 20 12:00 p.m. STS Gym

Brookhaven Buckhead

Canton

College Park

GroupConnect is an event designed to find the best small group for you. You’ll have the chance to meet group leaders, see what their group has to offer, and join a group with others who live near you or may be in your stage of life.

East Cobb

Grant Park

Gwinnett County

Henry County

At GroupConnect we’ll feed you lunch, we’ll watch your kids, and by 1:30 you’ll be ready to plug into a new group.

Johns Creek Mableton

Marietta

Midtown

Roswell

If you have questions or need more information, please call Rhonda at 404-564-3152.

Sandy Springs Smyrna Tucker

Villa Rica Vinings

West Cobb

Woodstock

GrouPs

Mixed Groups Men’s

Women’s

Young Families

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adulT bible CoMMuniTies ! Joint session of all classes

May 31 9:00–10:15 a.m. in the Gym

Teacher introduction and content overview of summer classes as well as an overview of the Christianity Examined process. A continental breakfast will be served from 9:00-9:15 a.m.

all Classes

June 7 – July 26 • Sundays • 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.

eVanGelisM TraininG TraCKs: PraCTiCuM fundamentals in effective soul-Winning James Saxon Room 201-203

This course is the entry level training in the fine art of soul-winning. Topics will include the following areas: • How to Share Your Personal Testimony • Integrating Your Spiritual Gifts into Your Outreach Efforts • Assessment of Your Evangelism Style Preference • Learning the ‘One Verse’ Gospel Presentation • Gospel Tracts • Christianity Examined Process Basic TrainingConversational Opener Questions

Conversational apologetics

Woody White, Leon O’Kelley, Kevin Sandlin and Jason Maxwell Room 620-623 One of the greatest barriers to sharing our faith is the fear of being asked a question that we can’t answer. This course is designed to walk you through a participative thought process in regards to the most common objections raised against Christianity. The course will involve truth presentations and small group interactions that, combined together, will equip participants with thoughtful answers as well as build confidence to engage in a conversational defense of the Christian faith.

seeker studies: Work Place/neighborhood/Jails Charlie Paparelli Room 611

Witness breakthrough Ted Sprague Room 237 ABCD

Ted is a converted atheist and a proven soulwinner who has not only led thousands of people to the Lord, but has also trained thousands of people in how to winsomely share their faith. He is very inspirational to listen to and will challenge you to learn to daily fall in love with lost souls whom God brings into your path and be compelled by love, not duty, to share the Good News with them in a way that makes them feel valued and loved, not threatened or pressured.

A seeker Bible study is a great tool to use in your ministry to build community and share God’s Word. This four-week course will help you gain an understanding of this ministry tool, how to use it in your environment (e.g. business or neighborhood), determine if it is right for you, and give you the step-by-step basics to make it happen. You will learn how to invite, facilitate, and engage your community guests in the Bible. The course is taught by Charlie Paparelli, a businessman and speaker, who has been organizing and leading seeker studies for the last 20 years.

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2015 suMMer MinisTrY Guide bible sTudY TraCKs The book of Job

Young families fellowship Class: Philippians

Baker Smith Room 230AB

Jim and Melissa Harper Room 607-610

Class meets through August.

The book of Job was written over 1,000 years before Christ. It is one of the oldest books of the Bible, but one of the most relevant today, since it examines the suffering of believers. While the book unveils the cosmic dimension of Satan’s accusations against the faithful before God, it also reveals Job’s belief in the saving work of the Redeemer. Job perseveres through adversity in the confidence that God is sovereign; that hardship occurs, so that the work of God might be displayed in his life and that God might be glorified. Join us in exploring the spiritual insights of the book of Job.

Come and enjoy a time of community as we study Philippians. Jim Harper, who currently leads Men’s Fraternity, will be the presenter. Breakfast for the whole family will be served at 8:45 a.m. and then teaching will start at 9:10 a.m.

ruth: friendship defined Chris Kitchens Room 231

The book of Ruth is one of the great love stories of the Bible. The major themes we will consider are: • God’s abiding presence in times of need. • Ruth’s steadfast commitment and friendship to Naomi. • God’s love for us, shown though Boaz, as the kinsman-redeemer.

Colossians

Mike Slaughter Room 612-613 Colossians is full of dramatic and powerful passages coupled with rich instructions that defend Christ’s deity and His sufficiency to reconcile men to God. If Ephesians can be labeled the epistle that portrays the “Church of Christ,” then Colossians portrays the “Christ of the Church.” Ephesians focuses on the Body while Colossians focuses on the Head. Come and learn in this course how Christ + Nothing = Everything.

auGusT Conversations with an old friend: stories from John’s Gospel Brian Maxwell 237 ABCD

While much in the Bible is strange to us, the Gospels are practically family. Most of us have heard their stories and know them well. What’s more, they define our faith, much as our family defines us. This August we’ll sit down with John as he enchants us again with some of those familiar yet remarkable stories of our Savior—and we’ll remember again why we love them so.

song of solomon

David/Brenda Martin and John/Rebecca Wise Room 616 We are all hard wired by God with a passion for intimacy in the context of loving relationships. God has given us clear instructions in a single, but often overlooked book in the Bible – Song of Solomon. This timeless book deals with the sensitive subjects of attraction, courtship, romance, sexuality, and marriage. The study is a video presentation which features well-known Bible teacher Tommy Nelson at his best. This video-driven course has been seen by thousands of both married and single people around the country, and it will enhance the quality of your relational world.

Week 1:

Water into Wine (from chapter 2)

Week 2: “Do You Want to Get Well?” (from chapter 5) Week 3: The Son Our Shepherd (from chapter 10) Week 4: The Spirit Our Help (from chapter 14)

Week 5: “My Lord and my God!” (from chapter 20)

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ConGreGaTional Care

Congregational Care is continually seeking to provide opportunities that will enable every member to live their lives more effectively. Therefore, we are privileged to offer the following ministries for this spring/summer.

For video testimonies of the transformation of Christ through these classes, go to www.apostles.org/livingwaters

sPrinG and suMMer ConneCTions ending the War with Myself (Women) Tuesday nights, April 28 – June 30 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Accepting ourselves as God does is THE critical ingredient for our spiritual and emotional wholeness. We will explore: Our Identity in Christ, Grace vs the Law, God-esteem, Loving Ourselves in Spite of our Weaknesses and Failures, Boundaries, Strength in Weakness, Being Authentic with God, with Ourselves and with Others, Living in the Sabbath Rest of God. This group will be led by Micky Land, LPC, author of: Ending the War with Myself; Loving Myself as God Does. The book used in class is optional, but will be available for purchase for $15.00 in class, or download for $4.99 on www.smashwords.com.

CrossCurrent (Men and Women)

The Gift of sexuality (Men and Women, high school age and above)

Speakers: Dr. Mike Sytsma, Kristen Smith-Vaniz, and Michael Todd Wilson. Friday, June 12 from 7-9:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13 from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Explores how to develop healthy and God-honoring perspectives on intimacy and sexuality. Topics will include: • God’s “Yes” to Sex – A Biblical Theology of Sexuality

• When Hercules Met Sleeping Beauty – Pursuing Intimacy from Different Worlds

• An Honest Dialogue – The Single Adult’s Sexual Integrity Path

• Reclaiming God’s Design – Keys to Lasting Change

• Equipping the Next Generation.

Tuesdays August 18 – September 29 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

CrossCurrent is a Christ-centered support group for those seeking truth and grace in areas of sexual and relational brokenness. No matter how broken or hopeless we may perceive ourselves, God upholds us in hope. In this safe and confidential community, God is healing broken hearts, broken pasts, broken relationships, broken sexuality, and broken identities. Each of the 7 weeks include: worship, teaching, testimony, and same-gender small groups. Chapters include: Unfailing Love, Getting Real, The Cross and the False Self, Getting Clean, Getting Healed, Becoming Secure in the Father’s Love, Loving Others, and Beyond Brokenness. Come and experience the hope of overcoming strongholds, healed relationships, and intimacy with God. Course book is available in class for $10.

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VolunTeer MinisTrY

Pray about applying to Living Waters in August (Men and Women) Living Waters is an in-depth ministry for any Christian seeking integrity in areas of relational and /or sexual brokenness. Living Waters is about discovering and healing root issues that cause present day struggles. Each meeting of this six-month journey, we gather for worship, teaching, testimony, ministry time at the cross, and small groups focused on confession and listening 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.

GraceTouch Meals shares 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

• Cook meals to bring to church to be put I the freezer for emergency help • Deliver meals to the families

Applications are accepted beginning August 1st.

This class will meet on Tuesday evenings beginning in October through March, 2016.

Military outreach Military Outreach provides opportunities to participate in service projects with various organizations to assist and support military individuals and their families as they faithfully serve our country.

6:30 to 9:30 p.m..

Check out the video testimonies at www.apostles.org/livingwaters.

Prayer Ministry Prayer Ministry 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 Counseling (Men and Women, Couples)

Jeanine Dungan Contact Gwen Wiley at 404-564-3159 or gwiley@apostles.org Brian Maxwell Contact Brian at 404-591-1966 or bmaxwell@apostles.org

PrimeTimers

Ron Ervin Call Joyce at 404-842-0200

Prime Timers is a service-oriented fellowship for those over 50 serving the Body of Christ in a variety of ways, including visiting the homebound. They also sponsor luncheons focused on vital issues for seniors. If interested, please contact the Congregational Care office.

stephen Ministers Stephen Ministers are lay persons in our congregation who are trained to provide confidential care for those who are facing a difficult situation. For information about Stephen Ministry, call our referral coordinators, Sylvia Mosley at 770987-1929 or Jim Kranzusch at 770-565-1650.

ushers Ushers serve once a month during the 9:00 or 10:30 services. This includes passing out the bulletin, helping people get seated, taking up the offering, etc.

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hoW To ConTaCT us Phone: 404.842.0200 Email: apostles@apostles.org

WorshiP sunday The Gathering of the body 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday hour of Power 6:15 p.m.

disCiPleshiP Sunday: 9:00 a.m.

leadinG The WaY

with Dr. Michael Youssef PO Box 20100 | Atlanta, GA 30318 Phone: 404.841.0100 Order: 1.800.337.5323 Web: www.leadingtheway.org