April 6, 2017
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PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
Please join your church in praying for the following requests for the life and mission of the church:
 
 
+ Please pray for our upcoming Great Egg Hunt outreach the  Saturday before Easter, that many friends and neighbors would come at the invitation of our church, and that they would hear the gospel and believe. 

+ Give thanks for how the Lord has healed and encouraged people who have gone to receive prayer ministry on Sundays during Communion and at other times of the week in our church. 

+ Pray for Archbishop Foley Beach, that he would lead all of us in the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) to proclaim the gospel in all its fulness, to the glory of God. 


THIS SUNDAY @ APOSTLES

April 9, 2017 Bulletin
Services: 8:30 & 11:00am
Scripture: Psalm 132 | Matthew 21:1-11
Message:  Promise of the King  Rev. Patrick Dominguez

We will gather outside the main entrance {weather permitting} before each service to process inside together.

WHAT'S HAPPENING @ APOSTLES
We are in need of several volunteers for the egg hunt. If you are able to help, please sign up HERE.   This would be a great service opportunity for Community Groups!

Easter Lily Dedications

We will be decorating the Sanctuary with Easter Lilies this Easter Season. If you would like to give one in honor or in memory of someone, please fill out the form hereThe list of dedications will be in the Easter Sunday bulletin. 

A $15 minimum donation, which supports the flower ministry, is suggested.

Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 9
8:30am & 11:00am Services
We will gather outside (weather permitting) before
services for a processional into the sanctuary.

Maundy Thursday Service 
Thursday, April 13 | 6:00pm
{nursery provided for 0-3 years old}

Good Friday Service {@ COTA}
Friday, April 14 | 12:00pm
{nursery provided for 0-3 years old}

The Great Egg Hunt
Community Outreach Event
Saturday, April 15 |10am-12pm | Eastgate Park

Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 16
*9:00am* & 11:00am Services
No Sunday School ~ Fellowship hour between services. 


Considering membership at Church of the Apostles?
Just want to learn more about who we are?
Join us for the next Discovering Apostles Class on Saturday, April 29 from 9am-12pm.  Contact Marsha to sign up:
{[email protected]}

Childcare is available upon request.


Single adults of all walks of life - unmarried, divorced, widowed - are invited to take part in a discussion about what it is like to be single in the church.  This will be an informal gathering {with desserts, of course} where people can meet and share with one another.  Contact Laura Witter {[email protected]} for more information.

STUDENT MINISTRY
APRIL
9th ~ The Deal + Small Groups: 5:30-7pm
16th ~ NO DEAL {Easter}
23rd ~ The Deal + Small Groups: 5:30-7pm
30th ~ NINE1NINE: Bigger and Better

Senior Night is Friday, May 5th!  More details to come!

Theology of the Body ~ Beginning Sunday, April 23, the high school students will begin a 4-week study on sexuality and theology of the body during the 10 Hour {Sunday School}. Sue Koehler will lead the girls and Farr Curlin and Chris Hendricks will lead the boys. Questions? Contact Chris {[email protected]}.

SUMMER 2017 
MS Great Escape ~ June 11-16 | SIGN UP
HS Mission Trip ~ July 9-15 | SIGN UP
MS IMPACT Week (local) ~ July 31 - August 4

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Lessons for April 9
> Nursery: Jesus Enters Jerusalem {Matthew 21}
> Kid's Time: Jesus Enters Jerusalem {Matthew 21}

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017
Sunday, June 25 ~ 5:30 - 8:00pm
Monday, June 26 - Thursday, June 29 ~ 9:00am - 12:00pm 

WOMEN'S MINISTRY
Applications or the 2017-2018 Women's Mentoring Ministry are available now! A new online version can be found  HERE  or hard copies available in the church lobby. There is a drop-off box upstairs for completed paper forms.  APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 7.   For questions  regarding the mentoring program, please contact Ruth Brooks {[email protected]}.

OUR MISSIONARIES
Missionary Updates
Please click on the links below for updates from the missionaries of Apostles.
Terri Shell {InterVarsity}  
Brian & Lauren Mann {Greek InterVarsity}
John & Janie Farwell {Athletes in Action} 
Robin Bolash {InterVarsity at Meredith College}

CHURCH STAFF
Patrick Dominguez   - Senior Pastor
Eric Bolash - Associate Pastor
Curt Solomon - Associate Pastor 
Jonathan Noel - Director of Music
Chris Hendricks - Director of Student Ministries
Nikki Greytock - Student Ministry Administrator
Emily Gebbie - Student Ministry Intern 
Stacey Wiley  - Director of Children's Ministry   
Ashley Crutchfield  - Raleigh Fellows Director
Lee Hilts - Executive Director
Laynette Rustin - Financial Administrator
Laura Witter- Communications and Building Administrator
Marsha Whyte  - Administrative Assistant

Contact Us
333 Church at North Hills Street . Raleigh, NC . 27609
Office: (919) 782-0550 | Pastoral Care Emergencies: (919) 283-2682