November 15, 2018
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NOVEMBER 28

20's + 30's Fellowship
S T A Y  C O N N E C T E D
C O N T A C T  U S

Missionary Updates
Terri Shell
{InterVarsity}
  Brian & Lauren Mann
{Greek InterVarsity}
John & Janie Farwell
{Athletes in Action}
Robin Bolash
{InterVarsity at Meredith}
Marion Dewar
{Cru @NC Stat e }
Quick Links
Welcome to The Pulse!  Please take a minute to check out what's happening at Church of the Apostles.
 
PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
Please join your church in praying for the following requests for the life and mission of the church:
 
+ Please pray for people in eastern NC who are still rebuilding after Hurricane Florence, and pray that our church's relief team will be an encouragement and the aroma of Christ for those they assist.

+ Pray for our mission partner in Ukraine, CCX, that the Lord would draw university students to know him through their work.

+ Pray also for our church's children, that they would know and follow Jesus as Savior and Lord all of their days.

THIS SUNDAY @ APOSTLES
Exodus 5:1-23 | John 16:24-33
The Blessing of Bricks Without Straw  ~ Rev. Patrick Dominguez

WHAT'S HAPPENING @ APOSTLES
December 2nd
Advent Wreath Making {10am}

December 5th
Potluck, Prayer & Praise {5:30pm}

December 9th
Women's Retreat Bake Sale



December 12th
Women's Christmas Coffee & Dessert {7pm}

December 16th
Christmas Pageant {10am}

December 24th
Christmas Eve Services 
{3pm, 5pm, 11pm}
Christmas Day 
Morning Prayer Service ~ 10am


Hurricane Florence Work Day ~ November 17
A team will be returning to Wilmington on Saturday, partnering with Christ Our Hope Church, to continue rebuilding work after Hurricane Florence.  Team will meet in the Apostles parking lot at 7:15am and should be back by 6:00pm.  Contact Steve Zimmerman for more details.  {[email protected]}
 
We will be returning to Guatemala June 15-22, 2019 to work with Potter's House.  If you are interested in hearing more about this mission opportunity, there will be a meeting in the Youth Room. following the 11am service this Sunday.  
 

We invite any who would like to assist in decorating the church for Christmas to join us on  Saturday, December 1 between 9:00am and 12:30pm. This is a fun, easy way to serve and fellowship where no previous experience is required. The simple instructions and supplies are ready when you arrive, and help as long as you have time. 
Questions? Mary Amundsen { [email protected] }.


FINANCIAL UPDATE

When Church of the Apostles began meeting in our current space in May 2008, we had a loan balance of $4,572,581.  We continue to give thanks that, with contributions from Upon this Rock, Freedom for Mission and the sale of the land for the parking deck, we have been debt free for a year!  As a result of your stewardship and God's faithfulness during Freedom for Mission, we have been able to allocate $374,826 toward direct mission grants and increase our Missions budget by 99% over our prior fiscal year.
 
WOMEN'S MINISTRY

Please bring a goodie you'd like to donate, labeling the contents. All baked goods can be dropped of the day of the sale. Buy a goodie: The bake sale will be open after both the 8:30 and 11:00 services. Consider grabbing a treat for a friend, neighbor or Christmas gift! Proceeds will go toward scholarships for the Women's Retreat in March.
Questions: Jane Speight {[email protected]}.
 
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STUDENT MINISTRY





NOVEMBER
11 ~ The Deal | 6-8pm
18 ~ The Deal | 6-8pm
25 ~ *NO* Deal
DECEMBER
2 ~ Christmas Party






CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Lessons for November 18, 2018
> Nursery: Esther is Brave {Esther 2-9}
> Kids Time: The Law Leads Us to the Cross {Romans 3:20b}
> Big Time: Apostle's Creed (cont.)

First Communion Class | December 2 | 4-5:15pm
Contact Stacey { [email protected]} for details!
 




CHURCH STAFF
Patrick Dominguez   - Senior Pastor
Eric Bolash - Associate Pastor
Jay Traylor - Church Planter in Residence
Jonathan Noel - Director of Worship Arts
Paul Morales - Director of Student Ministry
Emily Gebbie  - Student Ministry Assistant
Stacey Wiley  - Director of Children's Ministry   
Ashley Crutchfield  - Raleigh Fellows Director
Lee Hilts - Executive Director
Laynette Rustin - Financial Administrator
Laura Witter - Communications and Building Administrator
Marsha Whyte  - Administrative Assistant
Ann Dotson - Director of Women's Ministry
Doug Brogdon - Volunteer Coordinator

Contact Us
333 Church at North Hills Street . Raleigh, NC . 27609
Office: (919) 782-0550 | Pastoral Care Emergencies: (919) 283-2682