Assaggios’ and the National Youth Gathering

Please plan to dine in or take out from Assaggios’ Pizzeria & Ristorante on Thursday, Feb 9th!  Lunch and / or dinner!!!  All you have to do to help us with this fundraiser for the NYG in New Orleans this summer is to put your receipt into the box at the counter when you pay.  Tom and Amy McGrath of Assaggios’ have graciously volunteered to donate 15% of all the receipts in the box that day to our NYG fund.  A big thank you to them and also to you, our fellow church members, for helping with this!!  Please tell everyone you know to support us on Thursday, Feb 9th and put their receipt into the box!  Happy Eating!!!

Thank you!  Assaggios’ is located on Sunset Lake Rd in the Kroger Shopping Center.  Here is the link to their menu.  Order ahead, pick up on the way home but don’t forget to leave your receipt in the box.  

http://assaggios-fuquay.com/menu.php

Fuquay-Varina Food Pantry

The Sunday School and Faith, Fun, and Fellowship are partnering up for a project benefiting the Fuquay-Varina Food Pantry.  On the first Sunday of each month throughout the remainder of the year, the Sunday School
children will bring in and collect food to be donated to the Fuquay-Varina Food Pantry.  This SundayFebruary 5th, please bring in canned juice.  We are excited to help provide food for those who are in need.
If you have questions, please contact Jo-Ann Spaits 919-557-2107 or jspaits@earthlink.net.

Faith, Fun and Fellowship Planning – February 6th

ATTENTION FUN PEOPLE!  Please join me on Monday February 6th to begin planning our Faith, Fun and Fellowship events for 2012.  We have all of the ideas and the dates so now we just have to start planning the fun. Please join me at 7PM at the Church.  If you are unable to attend but would like to be a part of the team, please contact me at 919-757-5810 or apexdebbie@aol.com.  We have many ideas but need your help to make them become reality.  Hope to see you on the 6th. Peace,  Debbie Worden

ELCA Youth Gathering – July 18-22, 2012

The theme of the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering is citizens with the saints. [Read more...]

ELCA National Youth Gathering Sub Sale

The participants traveling to New Orleans in the summer are selling submarines to help defray their travel costs. Please order yours today! Order forms are available on the display table located outside the pastors’ office. The subs will be ready for pick-up on Superbowl Sunday, February 5th.

KOINONIA Wednesdays!

Activities, rehearsals and meals have returned for Winter/Spring 2012. Join in the fun and fellowship. Please check the schedules on the bulletin board or website www.doveandcross.org to see when your group will be meeting. All groups do not meet on a weekly basis.

LYO Assembly – February 24-26

All 6th-12th grade youth are invited to join youth from all the Lutheran Churches in NC in Greensboro the weekend of February 24-26th, 2012 for the state Lutheran Youth Organization Assembly. It’s a great way to meet youth from around NC while we explore how God is at work in our lives through music, games, speakers and more. Cost of the event is $140 per person. Sign up on the youth and family ministry bulletin board in the Narthex.

Women’s Bible Study

Attention Women of APLC and Friends: A weekly Bible Study for women will start Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30pm. Our first study will be “Believing God” by Beth Moore. This is a 10 week commitment. Workbooks can be purchased at Lifeway Christian Bookstore. Bring your glasses, pens, Bible and an open heart to experience an “explosion of faith”. All are welcome, and bring your friends.

If you are interested in participating in this Bible study opportunity, please call Linda Bannard 919-762-9626 (home), 919-621-0006 (cell) or send an e-mail to lbannard@nc.rr.com.

Family Beach Retreat – February 17-19, 2012

February 17-19th, 2012, APLC leaders would like to invite your family to participate in a family beach retreat at the Kure Beach Lutheran Retreat Center.  It is a fantastic opportunity for families to relax and get to know other families at APLC.  We have two more family spots available.  Cost would be $100-$120 per family and help prepare one meal for those participating.  Please see the youth and family ministries bulletin board for more details.

A New Mom’s Group

A new year, a new perspective, a fresh start. A New Mom’s group focusing on the gifts of self compassion, calmness and confidence. What are your New Year resolutions? The greatest gift one can give to self is kindness. Come and discover your strengths and attributes and pamper yourself with kind, compassionate self-care. As mothers, we give so much to so many: Kids, Husbands, Family, Friends, Careers, Meals, Dishes, Laundry, Chores, Errands…. What’s left at the end of the day for YOU ???? See the Bulletin Board for more information.

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