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APRIL 2: Order of Worship
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APRIL 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Celebration of the Lord’s Supper: Today we will celebrate the Lord's Supper together. Our elders will distribute prepackaged communion downstairs. In the balcony, prepackaged elements are available for pick up as you enter.
Happy 101st birthday to Angie Zuiderhoff on April 1!
Our Pastoral Search Committee has encouraged the church to observe a day of prayer & fasting on April 7 (Good Friday) for their work seeking our next pastor. See the April Arden Focus newsletter for additional information. The chapel will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for any who would like to gather to pray.
Easter is a wonderful time to think of our “Friends in Our Hearts” to send them an Easter encouragement. You can pick up a list of our Friends at the Welcome Center.
On Easter Sunday, April 9, we will have brunch from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Please bring a brunch item to share! This will be followed by a celebration with the children at 10:30 a.m. on the front porch of the sanctuary building.
Alongside Families’ Request: The mom we were working with at APC is about ready to buy a much-needed car. She has insurance, resources for car repairs, and $1500. We are hoping for a used, reliable car in the $3000 to $5000 range. Do you have a reliable vehicle you would be willing to sell or give to her? If you can help with this request, please contact Chris Wright at 828-243-3579.
Highland Presbytery Women’s Spring Gathering Saturday April 22 at 9:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Weaverville with speaker Chandra Oliver, PCA Women’s Ministry Trainer and Advisor for military chaplains and wives. Registration: https://hpwm2023ticketleap.com/hpwm2023sg/ Cost is $10 through April 9, cost will increase to $15 after April 9. For more information, contact Jean-Marie VunCannon.
Save the Date for Service and Outreach Week 2023, also known as SOW, June 19-23! More info and registration will be coming soon. In the meantime, we need adult volunteers to sign up for helping with this amazing week of serving our community in Jesus' name!"
Student Ministry is accepting applications for our Summer Internship Program! Our Intern job description and application can be found on the Student page of the APC website. For any additional information or inquiries about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to David Livernois.
MISSIONS MOMENT
David & Marcia Jones - MTW
David has pancreatic cancer which has spread to his liver and is non curable. They arrived back in the US last week, to see what treatments are available and to see their kids and grandkids.
They take comfort that David is the beloved child of a merciful powerful heavenly Father, redeemed and given eternal life by his beloved Savior Jesus, and empowered and strengthened every moment by the Holy Spirit, the greatest Comforter. And to top it all off, as David arrived in the States, his eleventh grandchild was born. Elias Kieran Jones, 7 lbs, 7ozs.
- Pray for: strength, guidance, wisdom and sleep as David & Marcia walk through the next few days.
- Pray for the dear Persians we left behind, that our leaving will bind their hearts even more to Jesus and to the wise, and loving church members who will continue to serve them.
- Pray for our children as they come here from various far away places, and for precious time with them and our grandchildren.
- Pray for miraculous healing. The elders in West Africa prayed for David, the elders in our home church prayed for him, and the elders in Bethan’s church prayed for him. They ask for healing but also say with the fellow saints in Daniel 3:18 , “and if not, He is still good.”
“The battle’s fierce, but the victory’s won! God shall supply all that you need. Yes, as your days your strength shall be. Amen.”
John Fawcett, 1782 Afflicted Saint, to Christ Draw Near.
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