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WEEK AT A GLANCE |
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SUNDAY |
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9:00a & 10:30a Worship Services
9:00a
10:30a
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MONDAY |
6:30p | Women of the Word Bible Study |
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TUESDAY |
9:00a | Women of the Word Bible Study - childcare provided |
| 6:30p | AWANA Kids Club | |
| 6:30p | Lynndale Evening Men's Study | |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:15a | Men's Fellowship Breakfast at Seven Angels Restaurant |
| 7:00p | Middle School Maximum Elevation | |
| 7:00p | Senior High True North | |
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THURSDAY |
7:00p | Praise & Worship Team practice |
| NEXT
SUNDAY January 13 |
9:00a
& 10:30a
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Mission
Statement Series Week 2: "Engaging People" Led by Senior Pastor John Hartenberger |
Sermon
Series beginning
Sunday, January 20 - March 16
"Shaped By God's Heart" Senior Pastor John Hartenberger
The Passion and Practices
of Missional Churches. Books available in the Gathering area or in the office.
Elders'
Journal for DECEMBER
"Following
Jesus...Engaging People"
I
will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30 (NIV)
Elder Thoughts:
December is a great time to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior.
However, this is so much more than just a time of rejoicing with families and
loved ones. As a church focusing on its missionary purpose, we as elders were
discussing the last time we as individuals presented the gospel message to
others. The gospel message is not just for this season, but for all seasons. We
need to encourage and hold each other accountable to present the salvation
message to our families, loved ones, and the individuals that are part of our
daily lives.
Tithes and Offerings:
We ask that you prayerfully consider your financial support of His
church. Electronic funds transfer is an option for giving your financial
gifts to ACEFC. Forms are available on the table in the back of the sanctuary
and in the office. Place completed forms in the Giving Box.
Communication: The
Elder listening sessions will continue to occur monthly on the second Sunday of
each month. However, please don’t limit your questions, ideas and concerns to
these sessions. Feel free to talk to one of the Elders (Tim Diestler, Dom
Sollitto, Rick Landin, Chris Matula, Dennis Steffens or Pastor John ) on Sundays
or any time during the week. E-mail addresses are found on the back of the
bulletin.
Prayer:
Remember to pray first and pray focused in all things. Keep in mind the core
prayer - that God will use you and your circumstances to advance and increase
his kingdom.
SMALL GROUP MINISTRY
Pastor John
Hartenberger
Get connected...be involved! 735-9971
EDUCATION
AND EQUIPPING CLASSES (E & E)
David Olson, E & E
Director
Mission
Statement: Ephesians 4:12
"...to prepare God's people for works of
service, so that the body of Christ may be built up."
Lynn and Terri Burnett will be leading an interactive discussion
called "Restoring Your Heart's Passion" in room 101, 9:00a. In room
108, at 10:30a, Jim
Dyer will be leading a Men's study called "Winning at Work and Home."
SERVING
& TRAINING at ACEFC
Know Your Church
Class: Sunday,
January 20 - An opportunity for
newer attenders to find out what this church believes and where we're going.
This class is the first step in joining the local body of believers. You
may sign up in the foyer or contact the church office - 735-9971.
REMODELING: The next phase of remodeling is going to start the evening of January 16, with the demolition of the stage. The work will continue the afternoons and evenings of the 17 and 18, and all day Saturday, January 19. Volunteers for all types of work are welcome. Please contact Elder Rick Landin, rlandin@applefreechurch.org, if you have any questions.
OPEN DOOR MINISTRY - Greeters needed, please contact Wendy Hall if interested.
OUTREACH
MINISTRIES
Dinner Eight - Sign
up for a fun fellowship time with three other adult couples or a combination of
couples and singles. The commitment is for February through May. You will host
one of the dinners, providing the main course and take a salad, vegetable, or
dessert to the other three dinners. The meeting times will be decided upon by
your group (once the groups are assigned). Get to know other people and
experience a time of great fun and food. To sign up contact: Marilyn Cable or
Melanie Packwood or sign up sheet in the Gathering area. Sign-up deadline is
January 20.
Pastor's Coffee - We would like to welcome all guests and new attendees to our first monthly "Pastor's Coffee" after second service January 6. You will have an opportunity to meet Pastor John and an Elder, learn more about our church, and have a yummy treat. Please meet in room 101 in the northwest corner of the building by the Gathering area. For more information contact Nancy DeDecker.
Blood Drive - Community Blood Center will be here Sunday, January 13, 9:00a-1:00p. Sign-up is coming soon. Must be 17 years old or older and have a picture ID with you at donation time.
Dodgeball - Wednesday evenings starting in early February. This is a six week season with games held at Shattuck Middle School, Neenah. Cost is $10. We need at least six women and 5 men to have a team. For more information contact Jesse MacDonald. Must be sixteen or older to play.
CHILDREN'S
MINISTRIES
Chris
Matula, Ministry Director, (cmatula@applefreechurch.org)
We are in need of:
Storage Maintenance - Children's Ministry Closed and activity shelf - once a week.
Special Events Coordinator - to plan holiday events and help with outreach events within Children's Ministries
NURSERY COUNTER - Rotation ScheduleCLASS HELPERS - weekly or rotation
Nursery is available for both Services - 9:00a & 10:30a
SNUGGLELAND
for birth to 23 months
in room 104. There is a rotating staff schedule. This time consists of playing, music,
and taking care of God's youngest.
ADVENTURELAND is for 2 years to pre-kindergarten children in room
103. This includes playing,
singing, craft time, refreshments, and teaching time. Discipleland
is the curriculum used.
Children's Ministries
Classes
Kingdom Kids (1st
Service Sunday)
Kingdom Kids starts in Worship Area with their families and will then
be dismissed to class.
Locations:
·
Kindergarten
room #106 with teacher Stacy Karle
·
1st - 2nd
grade #107 with
teacher Bev Sollitto
·
3rd
- 5th grade #111
(Kitchen)
with teacher Colleen Ziehr
Kid’s Fellowship for
K-5th Grade
Between Services in room #107.
This is a supervised game
time and includes snacks.
Kingdom Builders (2nd
Service Sunday)
This class builds
upon the lesson from Kingdom Kids with an outreach focus providing a hands on
approach with 3 stations of learning fun! Discipleland Core Bible is the
curriculum.
AWANA
News...Tuesday,
6:30p-8:00p
Diane
Crotty,
Interim
Director
Buy your Grand Prix car in January or February. This year, the Grand Prix is
open to Cubbies too. Mary you calendars: The race/hotdog lunch will be held the
morning of Saturday, March 8, but ALL cars are due March 4, and will remain at
church until Saturday. Watch for details or call your child's director.
Jan. 8:
Tropical Night (Wear beach clothes!)
Jan. 15:
Parent Night! Leader Appreciation/Build Your Own Sundae Night. (No
leader gifts, please. A note of thanks to your leader would be great.
Jan. 22: Snowball Fight Night! (Dress warmly in case we
can be outside; otherwise, we'll have an indoor snowball fight!)
Jan. 29: AWANA Store/Face-Off Night (Challenge your
leader to a test of knowledge)
For
questions or comments about AWANA Club…talk to your child’s director or
Diane Crotty.
Special
Events
- Watch for these special activities through
the year: Roller Skating, VBS, Egg Hunt,
etc.