November 22, 2017
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Welcome to The Pulse!  Please take a minute to check out what's happening in the life of COTA.
 

The church office will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24.
 
PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
Please join your church in praying for the following requests for the life and mission of the church:
 
+ Give thanks to the Lord for the people around you that he has used to encourage you and help you to grow up in Christ.

+ Give thanks and praise to God for how he provided the needed funds for us to pay off building debt as a church!

+ Give thanks to God for how he has provided your daily bread. 


A Perpetual Remembrance of His Bounty
From John Chrysostom
To God let us give thanks continually. For it is too monstrous, enjoying as we do His bounty in deed every day, not so much as in word to acknowledge the favor; and this, though the acknowledgment again yield all its profit to us. Since He needs not, be sure, anything of ours: but we stand in need of all things from Him. Thus thanksgiving itself adds nothing to Him, but causes us to be nearer to Him. 


THIS SUNDAY @ APOSTLES

November 26, 2017 Bulletin 8:30 | 11:00
Scripture: Luke 9:18-26 | Colossians 1:15-20
Message:  To Live is to Die - Rev. Eric Bolash

WHAT'S HAPPENING @ APOSTLES
Family Advent Wreath Making 
December 3rd at 10am
Create a family advent wreath to enjoy at home! Suggested $10 donation covers costs of candles materials.  Family Advent
Devotion Guide included.

 

We will be decorating the sanctuary with poinsettias for the Advent & Christmas Season. If you would like to give one in honor or in memory of someone, please fill out the form below.   A $15 donation, which supports the flower ministry, is suggested.

 
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
Unlike many churches and ministry organizations, Church of the Apostles has never operated its general budget based on pledges.  The $1,721,450 operating budget established for this year is based on prayer, guidance from historical experience, and the wisdom of our Finance Team and Leadership Council.  Praise God for the wisdom He gives our leadership and for members who continue to give sacrificially and consistently.
   
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
It's that tasty time of year again!  Bring a goodie: Email Lou White {lwhite@alfredwilliams.com} with the item you'd like to donate.  All baked goods can be dropped off on the day of the sale.  Buy a goodie: The bake sale will be open after both 8:30 and 11:00 services. Consider grabbing a treat for a friend, neighbor or Christmas gifts! Proceeds will go toward scholarships for the Women's Retreat in February.
 
The Women's Ministry would like to invite you to coffee and dessert as we fellowship together and celebrate Christmas.  Please feel free to invite a friend; simply indicate the number of guests (including yourself) below.  We will gather in the Fellowship Hall ... please join us!

  
 

STUDENT MINISTRY


NOVEMBER
> 11/26 ~ *NO DEAL* Happy Thanksgiving!
 
DECEMBER
> 12/03
~ Student Ministry Christmas Party | 6-8pm | Bring a gift to participate in our epic White Elephant Gift Exchange!

SUMMER 2018 ~ SAVE THE DATES!
MIDDLE SCHOOL ~ CENTRIFUGE | JUNE 11-15
Where: Ridgecrest Conference Center

HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP | JULY 8-14
Where: Clendenin, WV

SOUL IN THE CITY | JULY 22-27, 2018
Where: Jacksonville, FL


CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Lessons for November 26
> Nursery: Joash Repairs the Temple {2 Kings 12:4-15}
> Kids Time: Walking Through the Water {Ex 25:1-9}





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