Rid yourself of the winter blues and join us for a dessert social and bingo party on Thursday, February 9 at 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $2 per bingo card.

Attn: Middle School & High School Youth

Join us for the Super Bowl game, food, and fun…and help fight hunger!

When: Sunday, February 5
Time: 6:00—9:30 pm
Where: Church of the Apostles (Fellowship Hall)
Who: Middle School & High School Youth

Admission: A bag of non-perishable food items for the COA Food Bank
Donations will be used to feed the hungry in our community.

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!