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Congregational Care
CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRY
We seek to fulfill this ministry by showing compassion to those in need, providing classes to help those dealing with difficult life situations such as divorce, grief, financial difficulties or restoration of a broken life.
Opportunities for Growth
The Congregational Care ministry offers areas of support for the person searching for hope and healing. Together, we invest in the sowing and harvesting 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 in which we live.
Compassion Ministry
Rand Eberhard
Director of Congregational Care 404-591-2475 reberhard@apostles.org
The pastoral staff is available to provide support, encouragement, and direction. Our Stephen Ministry provides trained “Care Givers” who are available after each worship service for prayer and encouragement. Our Grace Touch ministry is available 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 the needs you are facing.
Stephen Ministry stephenministry@apostles.org Stephen Ministry is a unique, one-to-one, Christ-centered caring ministry. Trained lay ministers in our congregation are available to meet, pray, and walk alongside those who are experiencing struggles, hurts, or overwhelming circumstances, within a supportive, caring relationship. Stephen Ministers have completed training to best support people and meet regularly with individuals to provide confidential, personalized care. This ministry is designed to journey with you as you begin to experience hope and healing in Christ.
Men and Women, Couples
Brian Maxwell
404-591-1966 | bmaxwell@ apostles.org
Jeanine Dungan
404-842-0200 | jdungan@ apostles.org
Bruce Cerbone
404-842-0200 | bcerbone@ apostles.org If you are in a place where your life has become unmanageable, consider speaking with one of our pastoral counselors. We offer Christian guidance, premarital and marital counseling, as well as skillful advice as you search out your calling. Personal appointments are available upon request by contacting our office.
Volunteer Ministry
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. As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to help cook meals to be taken to families who have a need, or help deliver meals to families.
Prayer Ministry Involves the expansion of God’s Kingdom through intercession for others. Prayer Intercessors may come to the church during the week and pray for requests that have been received, or they may receive requests via email at home.
For more information, contact Brian Maxwell at bmaxwell@apostles.org. Submit Prayer Requests at: apostles.org/care/intake | prayer@apostles.org | 404-591-2480
Ushers
If you are a member of the church, we invite you to serve! Volunteers are needed once a month during the 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. service. This includes passing out the bulletin, helping people get seated, assisting with communion, and helping with the offering. For more information, please contact James Saxon at jsaxon@apostles.org.
If life has become unmanageable and you feel alone or overwhelmed, let me invite you to consider engaging the heart of the Father in the context of His church. We tend to struggle and suffer alone, but the Lord desires that we be in relationship with Him, ourselves, and others. We would like to help you grow spiritually, emotionally, relationally, and then offer support and teaching specific to Hope and Healing with the end goal of connecting you deeper into the life of the church as a “worker” of the gospel of peace. Our church mission is to Reach, Equip and Work. We welcome you to join us in the process as we all attempt to live into the fullness of God’s plan for our lives.
Classes | Opportunity for spritual growth and development • Register online at www.apostles.org/care.
Class
CrossCurrent: Beyond Brokenness
8 Weeks
Info
Tuesdays
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. August 3 – September 21 Cost: $10 A safe, confidential, Christ-centered – no judgement zone – for those seeking truth and grace in their relationship struggles, sexual integrity issues or past hurts. Each evening includes worship, teaching, testimony and same-gender small groups. Come and experience the hope and joy of overcoming strongholds and addictions, healing relationships and renewing intimacy with God. The registration fee of $10 includes the course book.
Description
Living Waters: Radical Wholeness
Apply August / September 2021
Tuesdays
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. October 5, 2021 - March 22, 2022
STS Loft
Cost: $500 Living Waters is about finding a way to admitting brokenness, digging deep to understand why we are broken, and finally accepting the fact that the only way to wholeness is by discovering what the healing power of a relationship with Jesus Christ really means. If there is any issue that affects your most significant relationships, your intimacy with God, and your sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, then Living Waters is for you. The cost of this six-month course (24-weeks) is $500. Scholarships are awarded based upon need. For over 40 years, with groups all over the world, Living Waters has proven to be an effective path to find true and lasting freedom from strongholds. For more information, contact Beth Geary at bgeary@ apostles.org or Brian Maxwell at bmaxwell@apostles.org. For an application, more information, and to watch video testimonies, visit www.apostles.org/livingwaters. Our 8-week class CrossCurrent: Beyond Brokenness is a great introduction to Living Waters.
Class
Women’s Class: Ending The War with Myself
Women’s Class: Boundaries
Women’s Support Group: Open Hearts Info
Sundays
12:15 – 2:00 p.m. September 12 – October 31
Room 244
Cost: $15
Tuesdays
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. September 7 – November 9
Room 244
Cost: $15
Thursdays
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. September 9 – October 28
Room 244 If you want inspiring, practical teaching and the support of your sisters in Christ to grow into spiritual maturity, please join us in this safe and confidential group. Together, we will grow in authenticity with God, ourselves, and others. Ashley D. Wille, AACC, leads this group.
Description
Take an upper journey with the Lord to learn all He has done for you. Take an inner journey with the Lord to discover true love in Christ. Facilitated by Ashley D. Wille, AACC, this interactive class will discuss the chapters and homework questions completed prior to each class. Micky Land’s book, Ending the War with Myself, will be included in the registration fee of $15. Bring a lunch and join us!
Come discover how boundaries can help you create space for healthy relationships with God, self, and others. Boundaries define who we are and who we are not. They impact all areas of our lives – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Boundaries help us discover God’s will for our lives. This study is facilitated by Ashley D. Wille, AACC. The class cost is $15 and includes the book.
GriefShare Tuesdays
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. August 17 – November 16 Room 201
Cost: $15
DivorceCare Tuesdays
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. August 17 – November 16 Room 231
Cost: $15 Grieving the loss of a loved one, whether recently or in the past, is one of the most emotionally wrenching experiences one can go through. If one tries to deal with the varying waves of emotion on their own, the grief experience becomes even more distressing. GriefShare is a video and small group discussion course designed to assist, comfort and support individuals as they go through this most difficult time. The cost is $15.
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 faced before. DivorceCare is a 13-week course designed to assist, comfort and support individuals as they go through this most difficult time. Class will meet on Tuesday evenings with video, teaching, and small group discussion. The cost is $15.
HOW TO CONTACT US
The Church of The Apostles 3585 Northside Parkway Atlanta, GA 30327 P: 404.842.0200 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: 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
