Congregational Care

CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRY

We respond pastorally to needs as they arise in the church and community through foundational principles made clear in the gospel. In hopes of moving people along a strategic pathway to peace, we support the church with resources and classes designed to facilitate hope and healing.

As the Lord sends people battling with the complexities of the human struggle, we meet them at their point of need and walk with them in hopes that they, through the healing process, become workers of the gospel. This is the meaning of our theme: “Hope, Healing, and Harvest.” Being restored to the Father’s will for our lives is when we step into our calling and co-labor for His kingdom with humble hearts, giving God the glory in all things.

Classes | Opportunity for spritual growth and development • Register online at www.apostles.org/care.

Class

CrossCurrent: Beyond Brokenness

8 Weeks

Women’s Class: Ending The War with Myself Info

Tuesdays

6:30 – 9:00 p.m. August 2 – September 20 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.

Sundays

12:15 – 2:00 p.m. June 5 – August 7 Room 244

Women’s Class: Boundaries

Women’s Support Group: Open Hearts

Men’s Class: Man’s Identity in God

Tuesdays

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. June 7 – July 26 Room 244

Thursdays

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. June 9 – July 28 Room 244

Sundays

9:00 – 10:15 a.m.

June 5 – August 28 Room 242 Our biggest challenge as men is understanding who we are and our purpose. When we understand that our identity and purpose are directly tied to God, we are free to be who He has designed us to be. Daniel is a great example of living in purpose, especially in difficult times. Daniel, and his friends, lived in and changed a culture that was against who they knew they were. Join us as we study the book of Daniel through Dr. Youssef’s book, Leading The Way Through Daniel. We will explore how Daniel, and men of today, can:

Description

Take an upper journey with the Lord and discover all that He has done for you. Take an outward journey to discover how to have healthier relationships with others. Take an inner journey to discover the healing love and grace of Christ. This class will inform us of the unknown places in our lives where we are out of alignment with God and missing His will. Next, it will graciously show us how to align those places with Him so that we can enjoy His easy yoke, have more intimacy with Him, and do more of His will in our lives. Ashley D Wille facilitates this class. Micky Land’s book, Ending the War with Myself, is included with the $15 registration fee. 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. Ashley D. Wille, AACC, facilitates this study. The class cost is $15 and includes the book.

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.

Experience freedom from fear in the face of opposition.

Be an influence of Godliness in a dark world.

Find peace in the certainty that God controls the future.

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.

For more information, visit apostles.org/care or contact the Director of Congregational Care, Rand Eberhard, at 404-591-2475 | reberhard@apostles.org.

Class

GriefShare Info

Tuesdays

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. August 16 – November 15 Room 201 Cost: $20

Description

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 $20.

DivorceCare Tuesdays

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. August 16 – November 15 Room 231 Cost: $20 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 $20.

Hope and Healing in the Body of Christ

Summer Series

Sundays

9:00 – 10:15 a.m. June 5 – July 24 8 Weeks Room 237 In-Person Only

Led by Rand Eberhard, Tom and Elise Wilkes, Randy Eberhard and Slate Fluker

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:36-40

How do we see the person in front of us and listen with our whole hearts? If we are willing to lay down our lives to create space for whomever the Lord has invited us to host, even for a quick conversation, God gives access for heart-to-heart ministry to occur. So how do we show up in others’ lives and serve out of the overflow of what God is doing?

“Treat everyone with great kindness because everyone is faced with a great battle.”

Ministries

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.

Ministry Learn More Description

Stephen Ministry apostles.org/stephenministry

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 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.

Senior Ministry: OASIS

Christian Guidance

Robin Loebach

Congregational Care and Database Coordinator

404-564-3149 | rloebach@apostles.org

Individual Guidance Appointments for Men, Women, and Couples

Learn more about our counselors at

apostles.org/counseling. OASIS - Older Adults Sharing in Service - is a ministry platform where faith and love grow together as we build community and cultivate hearts for Christ. With an emphasis on Dr. Youssef’s Ten-Year Vision “to reach the next generation with the whole gospel of Jesus Christ,” we desire to create spaces for fellowship, local service work, missions, discipleship, worship, and resources to foster intergenerational worship and life together.

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 As a part of OASIS, 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 on becoming an intercessor, please contact prayer@apostles.org. Submit Prayer Requests at apostles.org/care/intake or 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.

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