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September 29: Order of Worship
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Sunday, October 6, we will celebrate the Lord's Supper. Please prayerfully examine your heart in light of the unselfish nature of Christ’s atoning death and how that should be imitated in our lives (1 Corinthians 11:27-29).
NAMETAGS: We are making new nametags for those who do not have one. Please request a tag via the link in the weekly email or at the welcome center. If you already have a name tag, please use it. Replacements nametags for lost ones will be made for a nominal $5 fee.
NEW MEMBERS CLASS! – We have a new member/inquirers class coming this fall. If you like more info or to sign up, please follow the link in the weekly email.
Ladies, study James with us this fall as together we learn to walk in wisdom. Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Room or Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the APC chapel. Please register at the link in the weekly email or the QR code.
LOVE PACKAGES: We are collecting new and used (good condition) devotional material for Love Packages, a ministry that collects Christian materials to share with churches, mission agencies, and Christian schools throughout the world. Bibles, commentaries, and devotional books are greatly appreciated. You may bring materials to the sanctuary lobby or the church office. Mark your materials “LOVE PACKAGES”. DEADLINE Tuesday, October 1. Also, if you wish to assist in sorting and packaging these materials, please contact Sue Baker: uwbaker@att.net / 828-231-2073.
Men’s Truth for Breakfast - Thursday, October 3 at 7:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Room - Dan Grover of Blue Trust, (Founded by Ron Blue) will be our special guest speaker. He will present biblical “TRUTH” about riches, money, children, and retirement. This presentation includes truth for men of all ages and will help us understand what it means biblically to “Live A Life Well Spent”. An important side truth is that a Chick-fil-a breakfast will be provided for all who attend. Please sign up by September 30 at the link in the weekly email or contact James (james@ardenpres.org) for more info.
Smash & Putt: Men’s Golf Extravaganza - Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Fireside Golf in Hendersonville. Happy Fox and Les Stradley, (APC’s version of Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau) will be available to “tweak” or “renovate” our golf swings. Each participant will receive a medium bucket of balls; one entry into a miniature golf (putt-putt) tournament and a Smash Burger lunch all for just $15, Please sign up by September 30 at the link in the weekly email or contact James (james@ardenpres.org) for more info.
The PCA Global Missions Conference: Multiply! Rediscovering Our Mission to Go and Make Disciples | November 1–3, 2024 in Atlanta: The MOC (Mission Committee with Sessional approval) has agreed to sponsor six scholarships to the conference. That includes the registration rate of $99 for students or $249 for others, and includes housing costs at the Hyatt of $170 - $340. For more information please speak with James Buckner or any member of the MOC.
MISSIONS MOMENT
Michelle DeLeon - MTW Philippines
Praise: Seven training classes for Bible teachers on three different islands were held in June-August. This included a TTC training in the Muslim populated island of Mindanao. Michelle is grateful for God’s blessings on their travel by car, boat, bus and plane.
Pray: Continue to pray for Michelle’s husband, Pastor De’s health. Pray for full strength to return and wisdom for the doctors who are treating him. Pastor De is able to preach on Sundays now. Continue to pray for CECE’s Faith Highway & Values Avenue on YouTube. CECE continues to minister in the street children’s homes. Grace Boys home recently had to close due to insufficient finances, but Peace Girls home continues.