Week of May 3, 2015 - Church of the Apostles UCC

Wishing Well Ministry
We are collecting pajamas in support of Conner’s Comfy PJs for children undergoing cancer treatment. If you wish to participate in this wonderful ministry, please purchase pajamas for a boy or a girl (sizes 2T to 12) and place them in the Well by May 24. Please help a child feel more comfortable during challenging times. Thank you!

Sunday Morning Art Walk
Apostles Community Preschool is presenting a “Sunday Morning Art Walk” today for the congregation to visit the Preschool hallway and classrooms between services. Come and enjoy the beautiful artwork done by the children that is based on their studies of famous authors and illustrators, such as Eric Carle, Robert McCloskey, Mo Willems, Lois Ehlert, and Leo Leonni.

Do You Know a Graduate?
It is the season when many who are in high school, post-secondary education, or training are preparing to graduate. If there has been a graduation in your family since last June, or if there will be one in the near future, please call the church office at 392-5718 with their information so that we may honor them in worship on June 7.

Disaster Relief for Nepal
The UCC is committed to disaster relief globally and is already supporting the on-the-ground efforts in Nepal. Financial contributions are the greatest present need. You may donate by writing a check made out to Church of the Apostles UCC, noting “Disaster Relief” in the memo line, and placing it in one of the pew envelopes; or you may contribute online through our website or at www.ucc.org/disaster_nepal_earthquake. Your continued generosity is how we are “Sharing Christ’s Love with All People.”

Regional Prayer Summit
A Regional Prayer Summit will be held on Thursday, May 7 at 11:00 a.m. in Binn’s Park on North Queen Street (in front of the county offices). Prayers will be offered for first-responders (firefighters, police, EMT’s, etc.) as well as for communities and families threatened by violence and poverty. Please join us in this effort to pray for peace in our nation.

Celebrating 40 Years of Ministry—Save The Date!
On May 17, 2015, we will celebrate the beginning of our 40th year with an anniversary celebration. Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to join us at either service. As part of the celebration, Rev. Nora Smith—the first congregant to join COA’s pastoral team—will be joining us. Memorabilia from the early years will be displayed, and our Parish Life Commission will host our fellowship time between services with plenty of goodies to enjoy.

Special Offering: Missionary Support
For decades, our church has supported the missionary efforts of John Campbell-Nelson who has served through the Common Global Ministries Board of the Christian Church and the United Church of Christ in West Timor, Indonesia. He is part of the theological faculty that has helped train 90% of the pastors for the Evangelical Church of West Timor, our partner church. After many years of dedicated service, John will be retiring within the year. This will be our final opportunity to support his ministries. If you are interested in reading more about John and Karen’s experiences, please visit the Global Ministries website at www.globalministries.org.

Talent Show
Join us for a night of fun and talent on Saturday, May 9 from 6-8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to share a talent; it can be anything from singing, dancing, playing an instrument, juggling, poetry, etc. To participate in the show, please register on the night of the show at 5:45 p.m. or call the church office at 392-5718 to pre-register. For more information, contact Judy Waltman, Erika Neiderer, Patty Rineer, or Leigh Breslin.