June 14, 2017
Ambassador's Weekly Messenger
Helping you stay connected with the various ministries and  events in the  
life of Ambassador Presbyterian Church.

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This Sunday at Ambassador
Father's Day Service & Covered Dish Fellowship at Apex Nature Park 
This Sunday, June 18th (Father's Day) Ambassador is planning to hold our morning worship service at  the Apex Nature Park Amphitheater.  Weather permitting, we will gather for worship outdoors, followed by a covered dish picnic at the park shelter. Please bring a main dish and a side/salad/dessert, enough for your family and guests.  We have invited several hundred families in the surrounding neighborhoods near the park to join us, and encourage you to invite your friends as well.  
This Week's Sermon Title: A Father's Compassion
Text: Psalm 103
Father's Day is a day set apart for honoring and celebrating our dads.  It's an opportunity to say thank you and to point out the many ways they are a blessing to us.  And yet, we know being a father is not easy and in many cases our earthly fathers fail us.  That is not the case with our heavenly Father, who is both perfectly compassionate and just, and worthy of honor from his children every day.  Join us this Sunday, Father's Day, as we worship at Apex Nature Park and see how God's fatherly compassion is worthy of our praise.  
Kingdom Kids

Infant/Toddler Nursery:
N/A
June 19
Volunteers
Preschool:
Shearin Family
Thank you!
Ambassador Kids:
N/A
Donation Station
Visit our Donation Station in the hallway by the kitchen. While you can drop off items for any of our supported organizations at any time, each month or so we will feature a different organization or need. We are currently collecting toiletry items Operation Christmas Child
.
Soap, washcloths, toothbrushes, ( NO TOOTHPASTE), floss, hair accessories, combs and brushes can delivered to the donation station by the kitchen. 


Upcoming Events at Ambassador
VBS Set Up
Please join us Saturday from 12-6 and Monday from 10-12 as we transform Ambassador into Egypt! Come when you can and leave when you must. Questions? Contact Rachel. 
Joseph's Journey VBS
Our annual VBS is NEXT WEEK!  Limited spots available:  Register your children to participate here.   We still need your extra shower curtains and rings (will be returned to you); gold, black or beaded costume jewelry, scarves, belts, fabric. etc.; k sheets, blankets, fabric; gold paint. Drop all items off at the office and be sure to label anything you want returned to you. Please note: Please join us for  Set-up/staging of sanctuary and indoor areas: Saturday, June 17, 12-6 p.m. Outside tent set up: June 19, 10 a.m. - noon.
Student Ministries  Youth Group f or Middle and High School meets 7-8:30 p.m. alternating Sundays: 6/25, 7/9, 7/23 . Contact Xan with questions. Upcoming Events: Save the date for a High School and Middle School retreat at Camp Willow Run: October 13-15, 2017. 
Ambassador Running Club 
Run or walk with us! We alternate/switch up locations each Saturday, so if you are interested in joining Brad and others to walk or run, be sure to contact him to get on the message list.
Ambassador Ministry Updates
ACTs Groups
ACTs groups are small groups that exist to help people connect in meaningful relationships, grow in faith and care for one another in purposeful gospel community. If you are interested in participating in one of these groups or want more information, please contact the group leader or Pastor Harvey.
 
Sunday Apex Group - Meets every other Sunday: Upcoming Meetings - TBD  6:00 p.m. Leader: Warren Harvey
 
Thursday Apex Group - Meets the second and fourth Thursdays: Upcoming Meetings -  TBD at 6:30 p.m. Leader: Don Knox
 
Sunday Fuquay-Varina Group - Meets every other Sunday: Upcoming Meetings -  TBD .  5:30-7:30 p.m. Leader: Steve Brown
 
Sunday Family Group - Meets on the third Sunday of the month. The whole family participates. Currently on summer break; Next meeting: 9/17 at 4 p.m.  Leader: Cliff Brinson

Sunday Young Adult Group -- Meets the second and third Sundays of the month starting at 12:23 p.m. Leader: Dan Layman
Kingdom Kids  
Serving in Kingdom Kids (Ambassador's children's ministry) is a great opportunity to be a blessing and to be blessed. We are currently in need of more families to serve.  If you'd like to volunteer, please contact our Children's Ministry Director, Rachel Kennedy
Elder Prayer Ministry
Each Sunday after the worship service elders are available at the front of the sanctuary if you have any special prayer needs and would like for them to pray with you.  Should you have an urgent request prior to Sunday, please feel free to let the church know.    (Learn more...)
mainly music
Ambassador is excited to offer mainly music , " a fun music group for parents or primary care givers to enjoy together with their young child."  mainly music meets on Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. and needs volunteers both on Tuesday mornings and with projects done at home. The fall semester begins September 12.  For more information contact Emily Camp
Mercy Ministry: Get Involved With Remember Nhu
Remember Nhu is a ministry with the mission to end child sex slavery through prevention by providing homes of refuge for at-risk children that serve to meet their physical, educational, emotional, and spiritual needs. T wo of our own members, Josh Carlton and Matt Peedin, spent a week serving at three Remember Nhu homes established in The Gambia, West Africa by leaders of the Presbyterian Church there. Out of that experience, and in answering God's call, they are now inviting members of Ambassador to get involved with praying for and sponsoring girls in the newest home. Contact  Josh and Andrea Carlton  to or go to the home's webpage ( password: V1mto) for  more information about this great ministry and the opportunities we have to serve the children for the sake of Christ and His kingdom. Please note, if you take a card to sponsor a child, please email Andrea to let her know who you are sponsoring. 
 

Deacon's Fund Collection

Every fifth Sunday of the month we take up a second offering during worship for the Deacons Fund. These funds are used to help those in financial need both in our congregation and in the community.  Please consider a gift this important ministry in our church. You may give any Sunday by noting 'Deacon's Fund' on the memo line of your check. Next Collection: July 30. 

Stewardship Ministry
To help keep the building and grounds tidy and kept up, check out our to-do list here or contact Brad Peterson. Feel free to check the list regularly as items will be added as needed. 
Notes From the Ambassador Office
Weeding Help Needed
Our grounds are in need of some TLC! If you and your family can help with some weeding in the mulch beds, contact Jennifer in the office for details. 
Foundations Summer Break
All classes will resume on September 3 with our celebratory kick-off breakfast! 
ARP Magazine Available Online
Our denomination's magazine,  The ARP Magazine is available online here.   We hope you can stay connected to the denomination through this resource and find value in it for your family. 

Office Hours Update: Closed, Tuesday, July 4. 

Deadline for submitting items for Wednesday's Weekly Messenger: Wednesday at Noon

Deadline for submitting announcements and prayer requests/praises  for Sunday's bulletin: Thursday at Noon

Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Deadline for submitting items for Wednesday's Weekly Messenger: Wednesday at Noon

Deadline for submitting announcements and prayer requests/praises  for Sunday's bulletin: Thursday at Noon

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