Congregational Care

We seek to fulfill this ministry by showing compassion to those in need through classes and pastoral care to help those dealing with difficult life situations such as divorce, grief, financial difficulties, and more.

The Congregational Care ministry offers areas of support for the person searching for hope and healing. Together, we invest in the sowing and harvesting of good seeds through biblical teaching and works of compassion. We hope that you will find your place to humbly co-labor with us in service to Jesus Christ, His church, and the community in which we live.

Director of Congregational Care 404-591-2475 reberhard@apostles.org

The pastoral staff is available to provide support, encouragement, and direction. Our Stephen Ministry provides trained “Care Givers” who are available after each worship service for prayer and encouragement. Our Grace Touch ministry is available for those in need of a meal when unexpected circumstances arise. Also, our Prayer Ministry is available to intercede and seek the Lord on behalf of the needs you are facing.

Stephen Ministry stephenministry@apostles.org Stephen Ministry is a unique, one-to-one, Christ-centered caring ministry. Trained lay ministers in our congregation are available to meet, pray, and walk alongside those who are experiencing struggles, hurts, or overwhelming circumstances, within a supportive, caring relationship. Stephen Ministers have completed training to best support people and meet regularly with individuals to provide confidential, personalized care. This ministry is designed to journey with you as you begin to experience hope and healing in Christ.

Men and Women, Couples

404-591-1966 | bmaxwell@ apostles.org

404-842-0200 | jdungan@ apostles.org

404-842-0200 | bcerbone@ apostles.org If you are in a place where your life has become unmanageable, consider speaking with one of our pastoral counselors. We offer Christian guidance, premarital and marital counseling, as well as skillful advice as you search out your calling. Personal appointments are available upon request by contacting our office.

GraceTouch Meals Share the grace and love of our Lord by providing a meal and a personal contact to those in our midst in need of refreshment, care, and encouragement. As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to help cook meals to be taken to families who have a need or help deliver meals to families.

Prayer Ministry Involves the expansion of God’s Kingdom through intercession for others. Prayer Intercessors may come to the church during the week and pray for requests that have been received, or they may receive requests via email at home.

For more information, contact Brian Maxwell at bmaxwell@apostles.org. Submit Prayer Requests at: apostles.org/care/intake | prayer@apostles.org | 404-591-2480.

If you are a member of the church, we invite you to serve! Volunteers are needed once a month during the 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. service. This includes passing out the bulletin, helping people get seated, assisting with communion, and helping with the offering. For more information, please contact James Saxon at jsaxon@apostles.org.

If life has become unmanageable and you feel alone or overwhelmed, let me invite you to consider engaging the heart of the Father in the context of His church. We tend to struggle and suffer alone, but the Lord desires that we be in relationship with Him, ourselves, and others. We would like to help you grow spiritually, emotionally, relationally, and then offer support and teaching specific to Hope and Healing with the end goal of connecting you deeper into the life of the church as a “worker” of the gospel of peace. Our church mission is to Reach, Equip, and Work. We welcome you to join us in the process as we all attempt to live into the fullness of God’s plan for our lives.

Classes | Opportunity for spritual growth and development • Register online at www.apostles.org/care.

8 Weeks

6:30 – 9:00 p.m. January 18 – March 8 Cost: $10 A safe, confidential, Christ-centered, no judgement zone, for those seeking truth and grace in their relationship struggles, sexual integrity issues, or past hurts. Each evening includes worship, teaching, testimony, and samegender small groups. Come and experience the hope and joy of overcoming strongholds and addictions, healing relationships, and renewing intimacy with God. The registration fee of $10 includes the course book.

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. January 11 – March 15 Room 244 Take an upper journey with the Lord to learn all He has done for you. Take an inner journey with the Lord to discover true love in Christ. Facilitated by Ashley D. Wille, AACC, this interactive class will discuss the chapters and homework questions completed prior to each class. Micky Land’s book, Ending the War with Myself, will be included in the registration fee of $15.

12:15 – 2:00 p.m. January 9 – February 27 Room 244 Come discover how boundaries can help you create space for healthy relationships with God, self, and others. Boundaries define who we are and who we are not. They impact all areas of our lives – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Boundaries help us discover God’s will for our lives. This study is facilitated by Ashley D. Wille, AACC. The class cost is $15 and includes the book. Bring a lunch and join us!

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. January 13 – March 3 Room 244 If you want inspiring, practical teaching and the support of your sisters in Christ to grow into spiritual maturity, please join us in this safe and confidential group. Together, we will grow in authenticity with God, ourselves, and others. Ashley D. Wille, AACC, leads this group.

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. January 11 – April 5 Room 201 Cost: $20

Grieving the loss of a loved one, whether recently or in the past, is one of the most emotionally wrenching experiences one can go through. If one tries to deal with the varying waves of emotion on their own, the grief experience becomes even more distressing. GriefShare is a video and small group discussion course designed to assist, comfort and support individuals as they go through this most difficult time. The cost is $20.

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. January 11 – April 5 Room 231 Cost: $20 Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never faced before. DivorceCare is a 13-week course designed to assist, comfort and support individuals as they go through this most difficult time. Class will meet on Tuesday evenings with video, teaching, and small group discussion. The cost is $20.

HOW TO CONTACT US

The Church of The Apostles 3585 Northside Parkway Atlanta, GA 30327 P: 404.842.0200 E: apostles@apostles.org W: apostles.org

WORSHIP

SUNDAY The Gathering of the Body: 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY Midweek Dinner: 5:00 p.m. Midweek Prayer: 6:15 p.m.

DISCIPLESHIP

Sunday: 9:00 a.m.

LEADING THE WAY with Dr. Michael Youssef

PO Box 20100 | Atlanta, GA 30325 P: 404.841.0100 Order: 1.800.337.5323

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