Crown Concert Series presents: Amy Yavonovich and TRP (The Reese Project)
Church of the Apostles, January 20th, 7 pm

Amazing singer Amy Yovanovich will be in concert with TRP (The Reese Project) in Lancaster, PA at Church of the Apostles. She will sing the premiere performance of a new piece, “As the Mountains Kiss the Stream”, written by award-winning composer Tom Reese for voice, alto flute, and piano.

Amy will also sing favorites such as “Over the Rainbow” and “Summertime” with TRP. TRP will perform original works and other Americana and celtic favorites.

Amy’s rich, beautiful voice will be accompanied by Tom Reese on flutes, Kirk Reese on piano, and Laurie Haines Reese on cello.

There is no cost for this event. A free-will offering will be taken.

Becoming an Apostle

Beginning January 8, we will again begin hosting informational sessions on Sunday afternoons at 2 pm in the Youth Center for those interested in church membership. The purpose of these sessions is to reflect on: “Who are we?” “What do we believe?” and “Where and when are we serving?” These sessions are open to anyone seeking answers to these questions.

Acrylic Painting On Canvas

Would you like to paint your own painting with all supplies and instructions provided for you, and enjoy a time of fellowship? Parish Life will be hosting an acrylic painting event on Sunday, January 15 from 3:00-5:00 pm in room 305. Everyone will paint the same seasonal 16 x 20  painting design. The cost is $25 per person. If you are interested in attending, please make your check out to Church of the Apostles and bring it to the church office by Friday, December 30. In the case of inclement weather, the snow date will be Sunday, January 22 from 3:00-5:00 pm.

Christmas Eve Services

Join us on Saturday, December 24 in celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

• 3:00 pm service: Candlelight Communion Service
• 7:00 pm service: Candlelight Service presented by all choirs and orchestra; and Children’s reenactment of the Christmas story

 Our services will recall the birth of the Christ Child and provide the opportunity to sing beloved carols. The afternoon service will be a traditional service with candlelight and communion, and will feature solo instrumentalists and vocalists. The evening service will be a traditional service with candlelight, and feature an orchestra, plus our adult and children’s choirs. Come to remember the spirit of Christmas in word and song as we celebrate the gift of our Savior!

Christmas Day Worship Service

Come worship on Christmas with us! Our family-friendly Christmas day service will be held on Sunday, December 25 at 10:45 am.

Apostles Community Preschool would like to invite everyone to join them for a preview of this year’s Christmas program, Joy to the World, following the 9:15 am morning service on Sunday, December 18^th.  Please join us for fellowship at approximately 10 am in the Narthex for coffee and pastries. At 10:30 am, the Preschool children able to join us will sing several of the songs from their program in the Sanctuary, being sure to bring smiles to the faces of all who join us.

Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, December 10 from 8:30 am – 10:30 am with story time at 9:30 am. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and fruit. Adults $6. Kids 2-10 are $3. Bring your camera for a picture with Santa!

Ring in the Christmas season by enjoying some holiday “comfort” food and Christmas carols. This year’s annual Christmas Banquet and Carol Sing will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Friday, December 9^th at 12 pm. Transportation will be provided for Homestead residents. Residents will be picked up at 11:40 am. The cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP to Cathy Bernhardt by December 4^th.

A “Blue Christmas” service will be held on  Wednesday, December 7 at 7 pm. If Christmas is difficult because of a loss, come to this quieter Christmas service to still remember the wonder of God’s gift in Jesus Christ and acknowledge that Christmas no longer feels the same.

Beginning the first Sunday in Advent, November 27, and continuing throughout the Advent season, The Redemption of Scrooge will be an Adult Sunday School class held in the Parlor during the 9:15 am service. We will be viewing short videos and discussing the old familiar story of Ebenezer Scrooge, identifying Jesus’ teachings as found within this classic novel. The four-week study will be broken down into the following chapters:

• Bah! Humbug!
• The Remembrance of Christmas Past
• The Life of Christmas Present
• The Hope of Christmas Future

 It is not required, but if you would like to purchase the book to have as part of the class, you can find it online on several websites. The title is: The Redemption of Scrooge: Connecting Christ and Culture and the author is Matt Rawle. The ISBN is 9781501823084, and it is published by Abingdon Press. Please see Cathy Kenlin or Carol Nielsen if you have any questions.