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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. Our teachers will take a summer break and all classes will resume in September.
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Sermon Series: Living Sent - The Book of Acts
This Week's Title: The 12th Man
Title: Pentecost - What Does this Mean?
Passage: Acts 2:1-21
We often mark significant occasions with memorable events. We celebrate birthdays with balloons and cake, we remember our nations independence with fireworks and parades, we mark transitions of our leaders with grand inaugural festivities. Pentecost marked the divine empowerment of Jesus' followers and the inauguration of the world-changing, gospel mission to which he had called them. And the occasion was marked by supernatural events that left people asking, "What does this mean?" Join us Sunday as we look at the outpouring of God's Spirit at Pentecost and its impact and significance both then and now.
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Infant/Toddler Nursery:
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June 4
Volunteers
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Preschool:
Doug & Laura Kelly
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Ambassador Kids:
Daniel & Hannah L'Hommedieu
Catherine Smith & Lizzy Compton
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VBS Training this Sunday at 6 p.m.
Required Volunteer Training: Sunday, June 4, 6 p.m. If you have signed up to help, or even if you have not yet, please plan to attend this mandatory training for all VBS volunteers. Questions?
Contact Rachel.
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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
. If you are helping with VBS, please come to the volunteer meeting at 6 p.m. this Sunday and we will feed you dinner if you are staying for youth group. RSVP to Rachel so we have food for you!
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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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, and 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: This 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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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 -
TBD 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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