Happenings At Apostles
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THIS WEEK AT APOSTLES’
Sunday November 26th, 2023
Monday, November 27th, 2023
Tuesday, November 28th, 2023
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2023
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Thursday, November 30th, 2023
N.A. Meeting 7:000PM
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Friday, December 1st, 2023
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Saturday December 2nd, 2023
N.A. Meeting 9:00AM
N.A. Meeting 6:00PM
NEXT WEEK AT APOSTLES’ Sunday December 3rd, 2023
The 1ST Sunday of Advent
December 3RD, 2023
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We have worship service at 10:00 AM in person.
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Masks are mandatory if you are unvaccinated or if there is someone in your household who is immunosuppressed or unable to be vaccinated.
If you are fully vaccinated masks are at your discretion.
We look forward to worshipping together again!
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Council Meeting Monday December 4TH 6:30PM
Grief Share Group December 7th 10:30 AM
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December 10th: Community Advent Celebration, 2:00pm. Please join us for an
afternoon of music and fellowship here at Apostles. Please see
Phyllis for more information.
December 21st: Longest Night Service, 6 pm. A time to acknowledge and reflect upon the feelings of grief and loneliness that may be experienced during the Christmas season. Attention All Bakers
We need baked goods for the light refreshments that will be served after the Community Concert on December 10th . Please see Sandy or Phyllis if you have any questions. Thank you!
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Don’t forget to order your Christmas Poinsettias! They are $16.50 each. Deadline for orders is December 17th! Order forms are on the table in the Narthex
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November 2023 Financial Update Year to Date Giving: $114,682.14 Year to Date Expenses: $126,408.84 Shortfall: $11,726.70 (For more information, please see Gene Abel or Joan Tartamosa)
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The new Church Directories are completed and are on the table in the Narthex.
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The Vanco system for online giving can be found on the Apostles’ website. Any questions, please see Frank or Nick. Thank you.
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The next FOOD PANTRY will be on Thursday, December 14TH from 1:00PM until 3:00PM Clients at Apostles Lutheran Church, we will be changing some things for Thursday’s, Food Pantry.
1. We will distribute food starting at 1:00PM until 3:00PM on a first come first served basis. We will observe social distancing and suggested sanitation procedures.
2. There will be no clothing and toiletries distributed at this time. please do not donate any of these items.
3. Please follow the directions that were in your Food Pantry Bag.
4.. We will register everyone at the time you pick up your food.
We are trying to comply with guidelines from the Food Bank and State government. We hope you will have patience and understanding in this difficult time. May God Bless you and your families.
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The Food Pantry is in need of the following items: soup, gravy, canned veggies and pasta.
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If you wish to bring snacks for the Sunday Coffee Fellowship, the sign-up sheet is in the Narthex. Thank you.
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The flower chart for 2023 is on the bulletin board.
Members are encouraged to pick a date.
to honor or memorialize a loved one or special occasion by signing up for altar flowers.
The cost of the flowers is $35.00
and envelopes are next to the chart.
Apostles Lutheran will be supporting Ranch Hope for Children in Alloway Twp., NJ
Mark Leipert is collecting supplies for the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Rescue. They can use old linens, towels, sheets, blankets, medical supplies such as alcohol wipes, dog food, tubing, syringes etc. Empty ink cartridges all types. Pull tabs from aluminum cans for dialysis credits. There will be a box setup in the Narthex for drop off on Wednesdays. Joan will be in the office.
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Angelic Health Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit hospice patients (where appropriate) or make phone call visits when COVID restrictions are in place. Your support would mean so much to hospice patients and their loved ones, and those who may otherwise be isolated. Other volunteer opportunities include making masks, and gifts for our patients. For more information,
email ekoltman@angelichospice.net call 609-515-3551, or visit our website at www.Angelic.health God’s purpose for the church is to witness to God’s grace, forgiveness, compassion, and justice. We fulfill this promise by serving and caring for your local and global communities.