April 5, 2018
In This Issue

Last week's special Easter Offering for
Justice Matters totaled $7,587!  Thank you!

APRIL 18, 2018

20's + 30's Fellowship
S T A Y  C O N N E C T E D
C O N T A C T  U S
Quick Links
Welcome to The Pulse!  Please take a minute to check out what's happening at Church of the Apostles.
 
PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
Please join your church in praying for the following requests for the life and mission of the church:
 
+ Please pray for all who visited our church on Easter Sunday, especially those who do not yet know and follow Christ. Pray that their hearts are turning to him, and that they can see that the good news of Christ's resurrection does indeed have the "ring of truth!"

+ Pray for the children of our church, that they would grow "in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." {Luke 2:52}

+ Pray for those in our church who serve in marketplace jobs, that they would find ways to reflect the light and love of Christ to those around them in the workplace. 

THIS SUNDAY @ APOSTLES
April 8, 2018
Sermon Series: Because It's Empty ... 
Luke 24:13-35 | Isaiah 25:1-9
Rev. Jay Traylor


S U P P L Y  D R I V E
Beginning this Sunday, April 8th, we will be collecting items for one of our Mission Partners, House of Hope NC.  House of Hope is a Christian therapeutic school, home, and counseling center for hurting and troubled girls, ages 12-17 and their families.

CURRENT NEEDS
healthy snacks
breakfast cereal and bars
disinfecting spray
dusting/multi-surface spray
35 or 50 watt halogen
indoor floodlight bulbs
20x20x1 air filters
stamps
GIFT CARDS
gas cards
Staples gift cards
(for printer ink and office supplies)
Amazon gift cards
(for counseling and school materials)

WHAT'S HAPPENING @ APOSTLES

Discovering Apostles Class ~ April 21
Considering membership at Church of the Apostles? Want to learn more about who we are? Join us for the next Discovering Apostles Class on Saturday, April 21 from 9am-12pm to learn about the mission and ministry of Apostles. Contact Marsha for details and to sign up: marsha@apostles-raleigh.org | 919-782-0550

Child care is available upon request.

Friday, April 27 | 7:00pm
Church of the Apostles
Tickets: $15 Advance | $20 Door

This will be an extraordinary and once in a lifetime night of music you don't want to miss!
                   
Leadership Council Nominations are currently being taken until April 15.  If you have someone that you would like to nominate, please use the form below.

{What is Leadership Council?  Find out more here.}
                   
WOMEN'S MINISTRY

Would you like to share faith, love, hopes, challenges and LIFE with an Apostles sister believer?
 
The Women's Mentoring Ministry of Church of the Apostles seeks to create a welcoming environment, meeting women wherever they find themselves on their spiritual journey and equipping them to invest in one another's spiritual growth as disciples of Jesus Christ.
 
This mentoring program is an opportunity to connect women at Apostles and to encourage them to walk through life together with a sister believer and share life's experiences while growing in their own faith. It is not intended to take the place of needed or desired counseling.
 
Connection Forms are now available for those interested in being paired as either a Mentor or Mentee for the 2018-2019 Mentoring Program. Forms must be submitted by April 27.
 
C O N N E C T I O N  F O R M S:
 
Ruth Brooks {919-264-5808}
Cissie Cargill {817-233-1510}
Brenda Bateman {919-280-5562}


MEN'S MINISTRY
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STUDENT MINISTRY

WHAT'S COMING UP
APRIL
8 ~ The Deal | 6-8pm
15 ~ The Deal | 6-8pm
20 ~ Middle School Event | 7- 11 pm | Rock The Night!  We will go rock climbing at Triangle Rock Club and then head back to church for pizza and games. SIGN UP HERE

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Lessons for April 8, 2018
> Nursery: The Road to Emmaus {Luke 24:13-35}
> Kids Time: Jesus Opens the Scripture to US {Luke 24:13-35}

VBS 2018
Sunday, June 24 | 5-8pm 
June 25 - 28 | 9am-12pm

This week we will venture onto an uncharted island where kids are rescued by Jesus!  They will be anchored in the truth that Jesus carries them through every storm in life.  They'll learn to hold onto God's promises when they are lonely, they worry, they struggle, do wrong, and feel powerless.  Each day at Shipwrecked VBS, kids travel through field-tested rotations that reinforce relevant Bible Points and immerse kids in new adventures.

NOTE for NON-MEMBERS:
To inquire about registering a child ages 4 and under who do not regularly attend worship at the Church of the Apostles, please contact Stacey Wiley {919-782-0550 x 22} to request registration information.

OUR MISSIONARIES
COTA Missionary Updates
Terri Shell {InterVarsity}  
Brian & Lauren Mann {Greek InterVarsity}
John & Janie Farwell {Athletes in Action} 
Robin Bolash {InterVarsity at Meredith College}
Marion Dewar {Cru @NC State}

CHURCH STAFF
Patrick Dominguez   - Senior Pastor
Eric Bolash - Associate Pastor
Jay Traylor - Church Planter in Residence
Jonathan Noel - Director of Worship Arts
Paul Morales - Director of Student Ministry
Emily Gebbie  - Student Ministry Assistant
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
Ann Dotson - Director of Women's Ministry
Doug Brogdon - Volunteer Coordinator

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