Please join Church of the Apostles’ former Handbell Choir Director Ron Bellamy and his wife, Linda Young Lorgus, in a Christmas concert titled “Sounds of the Season” on December 18th at 3pm in the sanctuary at Church of the Apostles.

Mr. Bellamy and Mrs. Young Lorgus are both accomplished handbell ringers, and their exciting program is sure to help usher in the season! The church will provide van transportation for residents of Homestead Village that would like to attend the concert. The van will arrive at 2:40 PM on the day of the concert for any interested residents. 

We need your help! The Agile Church Healthy Church report is out and a large portion of the congregation has read it. We want to have a discussion of your thoughts on what you have read and how we proceed from here. Please plan to attend an open discussion in the Sanctuary starting at 10AM on December 18 (after the first service) to provide input and ask questions. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on this critical church project. There will be two additional sessions on January 8th and February 5th. Thanks, in advance, for any and all input you provide.

If you haven’t seen the report, please take the time to read it. Copies are available in the Church Office or it can be viewed on the internet by Clicking Here.

If Christmas is difficult, please enjoy this quieter Christmas service. We still remember the wonder of God’s gift in Jesus Christ, and acknowledge that Christmas no longer feels the same. This year our Blue Christmas Service will be online only and available on our Facebook and YouTube pages starting December 21st.

Please join us on Monday December 5th for our Children’s Shopping Night and Cookies with an Elf! Children will have the chance to purchase gifts (prices $1-$5) for every member of their family, including pets! After shopping there will be time for children to enjoy cookies, activities and music with one of Santa’s elves! This event is co-hosted by Church of the Apostles and Apostles Community Preschool and open to members of our congregation and families of the preschool!

The Apostles Academy is hosting a concert featuring vocalist Amanda Russo and
pianist Jaime Namminga on November 6th at 3pm in the sanctuary. This collaborative
duet has an exciting program planned titled HerStory: A Recital of Art Songs by Women
Composers.

As a part of our new “All Apostles Events” program we will be hosting a Halloween Parade and Party on October 22nd starting at 4PM in the front parking lot of Church of the Apostles. Our parade will start at Church of the Apostles and make our way through Homestead Village for residents and members of COA to watch. Residents of Homestead Village are encouraged to decorate their home or doors. Our parade will end in Rader Park where there will be a movie, music, yard games, snacks, tractor rides and crafts for everyone to enjoy. Prizes for best group costume, best house decorations, best homestead floor decorations, and more will be awarded. No registration is required and our event will happen rain or shine! We hope to see everyone there!

Join us from 1-3PM on Saturday, October 15th in Rader Park (1899 Apostles Way) for our Blessing of the Animals. The Humane League of Lancaster County will be joining us with some adoptable cats. We will also be collecting donations of dry/wet dog & cat food in the Narthex all month long. No registration is required for this event! Please come and bring your furry friends. Take note: dogs must remain on leash at all times, cats must remain in a carrier or on a leash, and all other furry/scaly/feathered friends must remain in a carrier.

Join Church of the Apostles at Muddy Run Park on Saturday October 8th starting at 10AM for our first “All Apostles Event”. This will be a free event for all ages to come and enjoy. Kayaking lessons will be taught before our provided lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers. Everyone should bring a side dish to share. After Lunch we will begin our day on the water. Space is limited, so register now through Realm to reserve your kayak. If you own your own kayak or will only be joining us for the fellowship time please still register!

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