Summary of Sunday, October 21, 2012

WHAT A DAY IN GOD'S HOUSE!

 

Here are highlights from yesterday.

• Sunday Morning
• Attendance, 78
• Guests, 6
• Royal Rangers Awards and Recognition > Five boys were promoted to the Discovery Rangers group.  What polite, delightful young men!  If you're interested in serving in Royal Rangers, see Adam Miller or Cliff Taylor.  Thanks to these two men for their leadership.
• We had so many children for Sunday School that they all couldn't ride in the van at one time.  That's a wonderful problem to have!  Let's keep praying for that second van!
• One of our guests (Bob) gave his heart to Jesus.  That's why we do what we do.  Please pray for Bob this week as he takes the next steps in his journey with Jesus.
• Part 4 in series "Lego God."  Today we considered "The S.A.T. God."  God is not out to complicate things.  He is not out to confuse us or keep us guessing.  He wants us to know Him.  He wants us to have a relationship with Him.  You don't have to study, study, study and work, work, work and then hope you get a high enough score to earn God's approval.
• Operation Christmas Child > Praise God for the forty-nine boxes that came in, but forty-nine wasn't fifty.  Fifty was our declared goal.  Someone quickly volunteered to donate the 50th box.  Thank you, Apollo Assembly, for your generosity!  Children all over the world will be surprised and blessed Christmas morning.
• Sunday Evening
• Taste of Chili > Many had eaten dinner by 6:30.  For some "Taste of Chili" served as their dinner meal.  I'll take any excuse for more togetherness. 
• "Let's Talk" > I brought up a few growth challenges andc gladly received input from the congregation.  Whether challenges become obstacles depends on our response.  We cannot expect growth without challenges and sacrifice.  Growth first, convenience second.
 



Update on OCC Shoeboxes

The pile is growing  Right now we're at 33 shoeboxes. Only 17 more to go!  We can do this! Just a reminder...Boxes must be at Apollo Assembly of God by 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 20.  For all the children who will have a smile on their face on Christmas morning, thank you.

Update on OCC Shoeboxes

Thanks to your generosity, the pile is growing!  Right now we're at 27 shoeboxes.  Only 23 more to go.  We can do this!  Just a reminder...we only have one more Sunday.  Boxes must be at Apollo Assembly of God by Friday, October 19.  The outreach committee will deliver the boxes to the drop off location.  For all the children who will have a smile on their face on Christmas morning, thank you.

Operation Christmas Child

Apollo Assembly of God is committed to 50 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.  Only thirty-nine more boxes are needed. We can do this!

 

If you're in the Apollo, Pennsylvania area, why not get your coworkers together and adopt this as an office project?

 

For those who dislike shopping, we will take cash.  Make checks payable to "Apollo Assembly of God."  Mark your donation  "OCC."  We will buy items and fill shoeboxes for you.
 

The Outreach Committee will take the boxes to our dropoff location on Saturday, October 20. Please have your boxes at Apollo Assembly of God by Friday, October 19.  For more information on Operation Christmas Child, visit http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/.