Week of April 24, 2016 - Church of the Apostles UCC

Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cereal, macaroni & cheese, fruit, pasta, crackers, peanut butter, and soup.

New Member Directory Pages
New member directory pages are available at the Welcome Center.

The City
If you have not yet joined Church of the Apostles on The City, we ask that you please sign up through the email sent to you at your earliest convenience. COA has begun to use this application to communicate with our members and those in ministry, so it is very important that you be a part of the discussion.

Training/support sessions with Michelle Ayala and Cathy Kenlin will be held on the following dates in the Narthex:

Sunday, May 1: 10:15 am (after the 9:15 service) – 12:30 pm
Monday, May 2: 6 pm – 7 pm
Wednesday, May 4: 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Thursday, May 5: 6:30 pm – 8 pm

Please remember to bring your mobile devices or tablets with you! Please also take some time to browse The City before attending a session, and bring a list of any questions you have.

Race Against Racism
It is almost time for a fun, healthy event that promotes unity and understanding in our community! Sign up for Race Against Racism. Walk or run 5K on Saturday, April 30^th at 9 am; a kid’s run will follow. All fitness levels are welcome! Register as an individual at www.ywcalancaster.org/news-events/feeds. Wear your church t-shirt to represent our congregation. Please contact Kristi Newport at kbnewport@gmail.com or (717) 371-8406 if you have any questions.

Widows Support Group
Widows who are looking for others to talk with about the loss of a spouse are invited to join Pastor Kuhn on Wednesday, April 27^th in the Parlor from 9:30-11:00 am. Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Apostles Academy of Arts and Sciences Recital
You are invited to attend the Apostles Academy of Arts and Sciences Recital being held on Sunday, May 1^st, at 3 pm. The recital will feature students of various instruments, including piano, strings, trumpet, and woodwinds. It will also include an art showcase by featured students of Steve Wilson’s Art Studio. Please come out and support the arts!

Crown Concert
Church of the Apostles is pleased to host one of Brazil’s brightest young composers, Clarice Assad, for a Crown Concert on Thursday, May 12 at 7 pm. Assad has been described by the LA Times as “a dazzling vocal soloist and all-round musician.” TRP (The Reese Project), a modern-day ensemble with an eclectic repertoire of original Jazz, Funk, Rock, Blues, Classical, and World music, will be performing with Assad. Admission to the concert is a free-will offering.

Earthquake Relief: Ecuador and Japan
Our One Great Hour of Sharing offering last month (or any time) is already at work in Ecuador and Japan. The UCC and Disciples of Christ work together with ecumenical partners on site, the Ecumenical Foundation (FEDICE) in Ecuador and the Kyodan (United Church of Christ in Japan). Additional funds would help greatly. Donations by check should be marked either “Earthquake Relief” or “OGHS.”