March 22, 2018
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APRIL 4, 2018


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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 the Patel family, with the loss of Urvi's mother this week. Pray for them as they grieve, and pray that the love of Christ would be evident to her family. 

+ Pray for those who are sick and in need of healing in our church, that the Lord would make them well in body and spirit. 

+ Pray for the upcoming Holy Week services, that as we follow the week of Jesus' passion, we would be moved to adore and serve him with our whole hearts. Pray also that unbelieving friends will join us and meet Christ!


THIS SUNDAY @ APOSTLES

March 25, 2018 Bulletin
Lenten Sermon Series: To Loose The Chains
Psalm 118:1; 19-29 | Mark 11:1-11a
10,000 Reasons ~ Rev. Patrick Dominguez

We will gather outside (weather permitting) before
services for a processional into the sanctuary.

Our Easter offering this year will go towards one of our local Mission Partners, Justice Matters.   Justice Matters provides empowering legal services to our vulnerable and marginalized neighbors, specializing in trauma-informed immigration and family law services that protect children and help survivors of human trafficking and other traumas rebuild their lives.  Please consider how you can partner with the JusticeMatters team with you gift.

WHAT'S HAPPENING @ APOSTLES

 
*NEW LOCATION* ~ Carroll Middle School


Easter Lily Dedications
We will be decorating the sanctuary with lilies this Easter season. If you would like to give one in honor or in memory of someone, email Laura Witter {[email protected] } with (1) "in honor of" or "in memory of", (2) the person's name, and (3) who is giving the gift.  The list of dedications will be in the Easter Sunday bulletin. A $15 minimum donation, which supports the flower ministry, is suggested.  DEADLINE: Monday, March 26.
 
 
Come watch the Elite Eight games with us!
Wear your team colors; Bring an appetizer to share; and if you can find it, bring some cola/soda/pop of your native region.


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: [email protected] | 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!
                   
STUDENT MINISTRY
>> PARENTS >>  Are you
receiving the weekly Student Ministry emails from Emily?  If not, please let her know that you would like to be added to the list.  That is the best way to be informed on all things Student Ministry!

WHAT'S COMING UP
3/25 ~ NINE1NINE: A Wrinkle in Time @ North Hills
All students {6th-12th} join us to see A Wrinkle in Time this Sunday {4:30-6:45pm}.  Bring $10 to pay for a ticket and extra if you want snacks.  *Invite a friend!* The goal of our NINE1NINE events for students to invite friends who otherwise might not come to church. 

APRIL
1 ~ *NO* Deal {Easter Sunday}
8 ~ The Deal | 6-8pm
15 ~ The Deal | 6-8pm
20 ~ Middle School Event | 7- 11 pm | We will go rock climbing at Triangle Rock Club and then head back to church for pizza and games. Sign-up coming soon!

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Lessons for March 25
> Nursery: Jesus Enters Jerusalem {Matthew 21:1-11, 15-16}
> Kids Time: Jesus Died for Us {Mark 11:27-33}

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