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 • For additional offerings and to register online, visit apostles.org/care.

Class Info Description

CrossCurrent: Beyond Brokenness

8 Weeks

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.

Living Waters: Radical Wholeness

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Tuesdays

6:30 – 9:30 p.m. October 4, 2022 - April 4, 2023 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.

GriefShare Tuesdays

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

DivorceCare Tuesdays

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

Identity Crisis

Women’s Group

Tuesdays

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. September 27 – November 15 Room 620 For more information, contact Beth Geary at bgeary@apostles.org or Bruce Cerbone at bcerbone@apostles.org.

For an application, more information, and to watch video testimonies, visit apostles.org/livingwaters.

Our 8-week class CrossCurrent: Beyond Brokenness is a great introduction to Living Waters.

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.

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.

What does it mean to be a woman? Her definition, role, and purpose have all been distorted, devalued, and derailed. Join us as we discover and explore our Father’s design for His daughters. Celebrate how we can grow in strength and dignity as we approach the days to come without fear.

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.

Care 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

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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.

Biblical Guidance

Learn more about our counselors at

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counseling. If you are in a place where your life has become unmanageable, consider speaking with one of our pastoral counselors. We offer Biblical 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 Ministries

Prayer Ministry

Our 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 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 special bulletins, helping people get seated, assisting with communion, and helping with the offering. For more information, please contact James Saxon at jsaxon@apostles.org.

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.

For more information, contact the Congregational Care and Database Coordinator, Robin Loebach, at 404-564-3149 or rloebach@apostles.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

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.

Shut-In Care Look to the interests of others by fellowshipping with those who can no longer attend church regularly due to illness or infirmity. Connecting with homebound members can be done over the phone or through in-person visitations.

Upcoming Events

Heart of Wisdom September 11, 2022

12:15 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. Cost: $10

Grandparenting Matters Seminar

September 24, 2022

8:45 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Cost: $10 Join us in-person or online for a virtual seminar as we discover how to become an Intentional Christian Grandparent. Be inspired and equipped to have a greater spiritual impact on your grandchildren. Overcome grandparenting obstacles and be enlightened to your powerful influence of being a grandparent on purpose.

Cost: $10 (includes a workbook and a light breakfast).

How do we live out our senior years with grace and purpose? How do we leave a legacy so that future generations will rise up and call us blessed? Join us as we explore the concepts of preparing for the Golden Years well and caring for an aging parent.

This event will feature a luncheon, a short devotional, and an educational message from eldercare specialist Daniel Munster, Esq., on how to finish the last laps of our earthly journey with wisdom and diligence.

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