Congregational Care

Congregational Care is designed to extend the love and compassion of the Rector to those in our congregation, providing eyes to see, a shoulder to lean on, hands to help, knees to pray, and feet to walk beside — the love of Christ incarnate through the compassion of others.

It is to be the hands and feet of Jesus in meeting the needs of our community. We purposefully seek to fulfill this ministry by showing care to those in need and offering ministry classes to help those dealing with difficult situations such as going through a divorce, grieving a loss, facing financial difficulties, or restoring a broken life.

We also provide personal Christian guidance that is designed to give wisdom and direction to those who are going through challenging circumstances.

Learn how God healed Rand Eberhard, the Director of Congregational Care.

Congregational Care continually seeks to provide opportunities that will enable every member to live their lives more effectively. We are privileged to offer the following ministries. For more detailed information, please contact the Congregational Care office at 404-564-3149 or email awitt@apostles.org.

**For an updated schedule please visit our COVID-19 page. We do not offer classes in the building at this time, but we do offer some classes virtually.

Classes

CrossCurrent: Beyond Brokenness

8-Weeks | Tuesday Nights | 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | August 4 – September 22 | STS Den

A safe and confidential community to experience grace and find the truth. No matter how broken or hopeless we may perceive ourselves, God upholds us with hope. In this Christ-centered community, God is restoring broken hearts, broken pasts, broken relationships, broken sexuality, and broken identity. Each week includes worship, teaching, a time of testimony, and same-gender small groups. Come and experience healing and freedom through the unfailing love of God!

This 8-week class will meet in the STS DEN on Tuesday, evenings, January 21 – March 10 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. The registration fee of $10 includes the course book.

Divorce Care

Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
August 18 – November 17 | Room 231

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 encountered before. DivorceCare is a 13-week course designed to assist, comfort and support you as you go through this most difficult time. The class will meet on Tuesday evenings with videos, teaching, and small group discussion. The cost is $15.

GriefShare

Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
August 18 – November 17 | Room 201

Grieving the loss of a loved one, whether recently or in the past, is one of the most emotionally wrenching experiences you can go through. If you try to deal with the vast waves of emotion on your own, the grief experience becomes even more distressing. You are not alone. GriefShare is a 13-week video and small group discussion course designed to assist, comfort and support you through this most difficult time. The cost is $15.

Living Waters, Restoring Relational Integrity

An in-depth ministry for any Christian seeking healing in any area of relational and sexual brokenness. At each meeting, we gather for worship, teaching, a time of testimony, and small groups focused on confession and prayer. Living Waters helps Christians resume the call to becoming whole gifts to each other through the body of Christ.

The cost of the series is $500. This class meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., starting the first week in October 2020 until the end of March 2021.

Applications will be accepted beginning in August – September 4, 2020. Class description and registration information are above. Check out the video testimonies and more details at www.apostles.org/livingwaters.

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Women’s Class – Boundaries (June-July)

Tuesday Mornings | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | June 9 – July 28 | Room 244

Come discover how boundaries can help you create space for healthy relationships with God, self, and others. This DVD study is facilitated by Ashley D. Wille AACC. The class cost is $15 and includes the book.

Women’s Support Group “Open Hearts” (May-July)

Women’s Support Group “Open Hearts”

Thursday Mornings | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | May 28 – July 16 | 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.

Women’s Class - Ending the War with Myself (June-August)

Sunday Afternoons | 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. | June 7– August 9 | Room 244

Ladies take an upper journey with the Lord to learn all He has done for you. Take an inner journey with the Lord to discover ways to love yourself. This interactive group will discuss the chapters and homework questions completed prior to each class, facilitated by Ashley D. Wille AACC. Micky Land LPC’s book, Ending the War with Myself will be included in the registration fee of $15.00.

Men’s Class – The Christian Man

Tuesday Nights | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. | April 21 – June 16 | Room 229BC

What does it mean to be a Christian man in a culture where the definition is always changing? In this video series, Brett Clemmer, Patrick Morley, and other great Bible teachers share what God has to say to men in the 21st Century. Join Greg Williams as he leads this Bible Study with table group discussion and prayer. There is no cost, join us any week!

Hope and Healing Summer Series – The Fruit of the Spirit

Sunday Mornings | 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. | July – August | Room 242

The Fruit of the Spirit is inviting, attractive, and evidence of Christ in us. Consider what the Christian life consists of (biblical studies, theology, doctrine, church history) and how these things inform and affect how we live in a challenging society. Jesus said: “By their fruit you will recognize them.” The Fruit of the Spirit is the indication that we are working out our salvation with fear and trembling. It is easier to act like Christ than it is to REACT like Him. It is this reality and more that we will press into throughout this study led by the Congregational Care team. We hope that you will give space in your heart and mind for the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit to shape your life for His glory. Join us Sunday mornings!

Ministries

Compassion Ministry

We have several ministries designed to serve our congregation. Our Stephen Ministry provides skilled laypersons who are available after each worship service for prayer and encouragement along one’s journey. Grace Touch Meals is for those in need of refreshment and help when life has temporarily overwhelmed. Our Prayer Ministry intercedes on behalf of our church family. Our Pastoral Staff is available to you and your family for support, encouragement, and direction.

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry is a unique, one-on-one, Christ-centered caring ministry. Trained lay ministers in our congregation are available to meet with, pray with, and walk alongside those who are experiencing struggles, hurts, or overwhelming circumstances, within a supportive, caring relationship. Stephen Ministers meet regularly with an individual to provide confidential, personalized care.

Christian Guidance

If your heart is heavy or your mind unsure, speaking with one of our guidance staff may help lighten your load and brighten your outlook. Personal guidance is available upon request by contacting our office to schedule an appointment.

Individual Guidance (Men and Women, Couples)

Brian Maxwell | 404.591.1966 | bmaxwell@apostles.org

Jeanine Dungan | 404.564.3149 | awitt@apostles.org

Legacy Builders

What do we want to “hand down” to our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren? Legacy Builders is a ministry that focuses on equipping those who are interested in preparing, presenting and preserving a godly legacy for their family. This legacy-building process will be developed and enhanced through classes, ministry resources, and opportunities for service.

Volunteer Ministry

GraceTouch Meals shares the grace and love of our Lord by providing a meal and personal contact to those in our midst in need of refreshment, care, and encouragement. You may cook or deliver meals to:

Families who have a need.
The church to be stored or frozen for emergency help.

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

Ushers serve once a month during the 9:00 or 10:30 a.m. services. The role of an Usher includes passing out the bulletin, helping people get seated, taking up the offering, and any other need that morning.

Share Prayer Requests, Hospital and Illness Updates, or Birth and Death Announcements

Please use the form below to submit a prayer request, share information about hospitalization, home care, or an illness, or announce a birth or a death.

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Hope and Healing

If you are faced with life’s challenges and don’t know where to turn we want to invite you to come forward and let us help you. We tend to struggle and suffer alone, but the Lord desires that we be in a relationship with Him, ourselves, and others. We would like to help you identify your unmet needs spiritually, emotionally, relationally, etc. 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.

Hope and Healing Recap

In April of 2018, we launched “Hope and Healing.” Our goal was to invite people in the community to enter into a time of informative presentation, followed by engagement with representatives and organizations who can offer pathways to peace.

A Recap of the Event

Beyond the Screen

In April of 2019, we hosted “Beyond The Screen” with guest speaker, Tal Prince.

Tal Prince is a nationally recognized speaker and has a passion to help people find recovery in their life and relationships. He is an expert on cultural issues having achieved a Masters of Divinity at Beeson Seminary and is the founding director of a professional counseling Center “Insights.” Training combined with his own recovery journey gives him a unique perspective as a pastor, counselor, and helper. We were blessed to have him with us as we looked at how to be present and biblically balanced in a digital age!