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Ambassador's Weekly Messenger
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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
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All classes meet at 9:00 a.m. through June 4, 2017.
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New Sermon Series: Living Sent - The Book of Acts
Is the future of Christianity in jeopardy? Can the church survive in the post-Christian 21st century? Will increased globalization, racial and political polarization, cultural relativism, and religious hostility halt the spread of the gospel and growth of God's kingdom? Not according to God's word . Indeed, it is in such an environment that the gospel of Jesus Christ thrives and God's church expands as the Spirit of God moves in the hearts and lives of believers to live as Jesus' witnesses sent into the world. In the weeks ahead we will study the book of Acts and living our lives sent with the gospel to our community and to the world.
This Week's Title: The 12th Man
Passage: Acts 1:12-26
In football, teams refer to the 12th man as that invaluable role of the fans who are an important part of the team's energy and success. After Jesus ascended to heaven and before the Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost, the disciples are praying and preparing for the mission which lies ahead for them. But something, or rather someone, is missing: Judas. Join us Sunday as we continue our study in Acts and find out what we can learn from Jesus' replacement of Judas as the 12th man on his apostolic team.
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Infant/Toddler Nursery:
Don & Mary Dyksterhouse
Claire Miller
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May 28
Volunteers
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Preschool:
Gary & Missy Shearin
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Ambassador Kids:
Dan & Megan Layman
Seth & Travis Shearin
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Memorial Day Picnic this Sunday!
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Mission Kids will meet this Sunday for the last time before summer break. 2-6th graders will do a food drive for WWCM to assist in their efforts to collect two tons of food to fill shelves for the summer. Please RSVP to Karen if your child will attend. Invite a friend! Anyone may contribute by dropping food at the donation station by June 4.
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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 pantry food items for Western Wake Crisis Ministry's Summer Food Drive. Non-Perishable items only, please. From WWCM: "
Summertime seems to be a forgotten season for food pantries. During this time of year, children are home and not receiving meals at school.We are in need of everything. Thank you for your continued support."
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Upcoming Events at Ambassador
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Joseph's Journey VBS
Our annual VBS will be June 19-23. Adult and student volunteers needed:
sign up here.
Register your children to participate here. We are also collecting the following items for costumes and crafts: wrapping paper, toilet paper, paper towel tubes; shower curtains and rings; gold, black or beaded costume jewelry, scarves, belts, fabric. etc.; king size pillow cases; sheets, blankets, fabric; gold paint. Drop all items off at the donation station and be sure to label anything you want returned to you. Please note:
Volunteer Training: Sunday, June 4, 6 p.m. 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.
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APC Cup Family Game Night - Friday June 9 - 6:30 p.m.
We will kick off a series of Summer Family activities with an Ambassador Cup Family Game Night on June 9th. Bring your own pizza or take out for your family and we'll enjoy fellowship over a meal, followed by a fun family game night planned by the Ambassador Youth. Modeled on their own Super High Cup at their fall retreats, the APC Youth have planned a number of games for the whole family (all ages) to participate, competing in teams to earn points for the first annual APC Cup. After the Cup competition, we will have board and table games available to play. Invite friends, and join us for this fun Friday night family activity. Please RSVP here so we can have an idea of how many to expect.
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Student Ministries
Youth Group f
or Middle and High School meets
7-8:30 p.m. alternating Sundays: 6/4, 6/18
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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.
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Father's Day Service & Covered Dish Fellowship at Apex Nature Park
On 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. We plan to invite people in the neighborhoods near the park to join us, and encourage you to invite your friends as well. Stay tuned for more details.
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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.
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Ambassador Ministry Updates
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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 -
5/25 at 6:30 p.m. Leader:
Don Knox.
Sunday Fuquay-Varina Group - Meets every other Sunday: Upcoming Meetings -
6/
4. 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.
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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.
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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...)
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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Notes From the Ambassador Office
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ARP Magazine Available Online
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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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