APOLLO FREE METHODIST CHURCH

1027 Route 56 E

Apollo, PA 15613

724-478-3025

www.Apollofreemethodistchurch.com

Apollofm@windstream.net

Office Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm M-F

The Mission of the Apollo Free Methodist

Church is to Proclaim Christ, Teach His Truth and

Share His Love With Everyone.

January 2013

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

Starting January 2, 2013

“Living on the Edge -- Dare To Experience True Spirituality” Based on Romans 12 -- we will discover a proven pathway to become like Jesus

Teaching Sessions will be led by Chip Ingram and Pastor States will lead the group study

List of topics God’s Dream for Your Life

How to Give God What He Wants the Most How to Get God’s Best for Your Life

How to Come To Grips with the Real You How to Experience Authentic Community How to Overcome the Evil Aimed at You

The edge is where real life happens.

At times frightening, always exhilarating, it is that place where you are in sync with God and His purposes for your life, that place that turns the routine and mundane into the eternal.

We will discover the R12 Christian.

Romans 12 provides a picture of how an authentic disciple of Jesus Christ lives out their faith.

Surrendered to God – Romans 12:1

Separate From the World – Romans 12:2

Sober in Self-Assessment – Romans 12:3-8

Serving in Love – Romans 12:9-16

Supernaturally Responding to Evil with Good – Romans 12:17-21

Plan to join us for this study and let’s grow together in Christ!

Pastor States

See Who Shares Your

January Birthday!!

1st – Larry Miller 2nd – Margie Gabborin 3rd – Ruth Bash 3rd – Jesse Crooks 3rd – Larry Meyer 3rd – Mike Shields 5th – Sue Crawford 7th – Rory Duso 8th – Ann Bash 8th – Abby Moyher 13th – Ken Lookhart 14th – Jack Crawford 15th – Allen Prunty 15th – Rick Wyble 16th – Jeff Frick 16th – Matthew Nacey 17th – Phyllis Baer 17th – James Cravener 17th – Jonas Slager 18th – Jackie Whaley 20th – Kelly Davis 22nd – Joy Barnes 24th – James McFadden 24th – Linda Shellhammer 24th – Margie Van Tassel 26th – Phyllis Souchock 27th – Paige Gasbarro 28th – Brian Querry

Are you or a family member

missing from our birthday list?

Please let us know.

Remembering in Prayer…

SHUT-INS: Corinne Lampus, Myrtle Byers, John Allman, Jane Diven, Emily

Canter, Elmer Cramer, Ila Hazlett, Bonnie Snyder, Ken Lookhart, Bob Bash, Ken

Barnes.

CHURCH FAMILY: John Allman, Bernadine Carnahan, Randy Bowersox, Sue

Ross, Gene Dunmire, Celia Riffer, Leola Saxion, Dan Davis, Don Young, Patty

Miller, Lois Hughes, Ruth Stadterman, Our Missionaries, Unsaved loved ones,

Unspoken.

FRIENDS & FAMILY: Mary Goldinger, Bud Elliott, Barb Kravice, Barb Mitchell,

Pearl Meckley, Don and Mary Anderson, Mary Clinton.

MILITARY PERSONNEL: Kip McNemar and all Service Personnel, AMERICA.

January Anniversaries!!

January Anniversaries:

1st – Rick & Kari Wyble

3rd - John & Karen Cooper

23rd – Don & Pat Anderson

27th – Jack & Lorraine Boylstein

Updates/Revisions to the Church Directory

Jerry and Bernadine Carnahan

724-478-4021

Rev. Boyd & Mrs. Jerilee Carney Jonah, Abigail

17 Indianwoods Road Lewisburg, PA 17837

Mr. & Mrs. Butch (Tonia) Clark

229 White Oak Drive New Kensington, PA 15068

Sean & Pam Goldinger

Samuel, Nina 4000 Seventh Street

Upper Burrell, PA 15068 724-334-4551

Marilee Madison

1241 Old State Road Apollo, PA 15613

724-478-4015

Steven States 23 Cottage Grove Circle

North Chili, NY 14514

Mr. & Mrs. Samuel (Brooke) States

1473 Bushwood Circle

Webster, NY 14580

Church Family,

Thank you for your generous Christmas

gift! May the Lord richly bless all of you

with His grace and the presence of the

Holy Spirit this season and throughout

the New Year.

God bless,

Sup’t. Jim & Karen Jobes

2013 Winter Weekend

“The Finish Line”

February 8-10th

Camp Allegheny, Ellwood City, PA

$100 per person

$50 postmarked by January 24th

Special Guest Speakers:

Pastors Darrell and Lisa Fiddermon

Counselors are needed to attend with the

youth. If you have your clearances; can

attend one mandatory meeting; are

equipped to minister to the needs of the

students; and would like to volunteer as a

leader, please call the church office so we

can get registration forms out to the youth

ASAP. We need male and female counselors

to attend.

HAPPILY RETIRED

Sue Shaffer-Smith would like to thank all the wonderful and thoughtful people for all the cards for her retirement. She is now in the process of writing thank you’s for all of the marvelous gifts she received.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry didn't meet in December, but that doesn't mean we were on vacation. Our ministry has branched out. We not only make prayer shawls, we also provide head huggers for those undergoing chemotherapy, Linus blankets for toddlers needing love, caps for newborns, funeral layettes for babies [the outfit is then given to the parents] and now the latest -- baby outfits for babies undergoing a cooling down process to deter further brain damage. These outfits were requested by a pediatric facility in the state of California, and we will be sending them in January. Our ministry's focus is not knitting and crocheting. Our focus is prayer for God's hand in the lives of those receiving our items.

A Healthy Perspective

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health just as your soul prospers.” -III John 1:2

"Be Prepared" Isn't that the Girl Scout motto? – And a good one. How prepared are we when it comes to handling emergencies. Here are some of the ways. Meet with your family to help them understand the dangers of different emergencies and how to respond to each is very important. Make sure there is a list of emergency numbers posted by the phone or on your cell phone contact list. Everyone [including children] should know how to dial 911 and give only pertinent information. In case of fire, have escape routes from each room. Does everyone know how to use the fire extinguisher -- are batteries good in the smoke alarms? Winter snow and ice can knock out power. Be prepared with extra clothing, blankets, at least a 3 day supply of food, batteries, flashlights and a battery-operated radio. Do you have a stocked first aid kit in your home and in your car? There are many ways to be prepared and respond to different emergencies. Emergency Preparedness Guide booklets are available in the foyer of the Church. Further information at www.ReadyPA.org ---- Be prepared. Jesus also tells us to be prepared. "And if someone asks about your Christian hope always be ready to explain it."

Sandy Crawford, RN, PN

Dear Church Family,

Thank you very much for the “love gift” we received from you. It is truly a blessing and will help us at this difficult time. God is close and helping us all along the way through thick & thin. His will be done. Dan has one more week of radiation to go. There will be a schedule of chemo therapy in the future.

Love,

Dan and Louise Davis

Dear Friends and Loved Ones,

We think of many of you and pray daily for you all. God bless and keep you in his love and care. Thank you for sending the bulletins every week. Evelyn is in the Health Center for now.

Love, Bob and Evelyn Clark

Is it really 2013? Another year has gone by, and I am reminded of how precious time is. Just a few short days ago, I saw my daughter sing at our Christmas Eve service, and saw images of myself as a young child, singing for the first time. Many years have passed since that time, and though there are times that I long to go back to simpler days when life was much less complicated, I find myself more yearning for the days ahead – eager for what plan God is placing before me.

As always, I am so grateful for all who participate in music and worship ministries at our church. I want to thank our instrumentalists, vocalists, sound and computer technicians, song leaders, and all others who share their talents. Your gifts and willingness to share them help make worship each week truly special. In 2012, we shared two great dramatic presentations at Easter and Christmas, along with many smaller special music and drama events. In addition, I want to thank our church and all those who shared cards, gifts, and kind words with my family and I throughout the year and at Christmas time.

Look for more information on some great events in the coming months in the newsletter and bulletin, and check out how you can be a part of these special times. I am excited for what is in the works and what God has planned for us in the coming months related to music and worship!

Brian Querry

Sanctity of Life Sunday

Reminder that "Sanctity of Life Sunday", a day set aside to proclaim the preciousness of all human life from the unborn to the

100 plus year old. President Reagan chose this day usually the third Sunday in January as the closest day to the date when

abortion became legal in our country. The pro-life movement and support of the unborn is growing as people are becoming

educated. Pray that abortion on demand very soon becomes outlawed.

Apollo Free Methodist Church, 1027 Route 56 E, Apollo, PA 15613 (724) 478-3025 Apollofm@windstream.net www.ApolloFreeMethodistChurch.com

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth;

you made both summer and winter.

-Psalm 74:17

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Church office closed

2) 10 am Early Prayer Svc.

6 pm Staff Meeting

7 pm Bible Study In the Sanctuary

7 pm Kids JAM

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12 pm Lunch With Pastor at Kings Restaurant

in Hyde Park

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9 am Bible Quiz At Apollo

6) 8:30 am Early Worship 9:45 am Sunday school

10:45 am Traditional Worship

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8) 9:45 am TRI-W

10 am Morning Moms

10 am Free Indeed

7 pm BOA Meeting

9) 10 am Early Prayer Svc.

7 pm Bible Study In the Library

7 pm Kids JAM

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2-4 pm HALL RENTED

13) 8:30 am Early Worship 9:45 am Sunday School

10:45 am Traditional Service

“Food Bank” Sunday

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15) 9:45 am TRI-W

10 am Morning Moms

10 am Free Indeed & Parish Nurse available

11 am Prayer Shawl Ministry

16) 10 am Early Prayer Svc.

7 pm Bible Study

In the Library

7 pm Kids JAM

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20) 8:30 am Early Worship 9:45 am Sunday school

10:45 am Traditional Worship

“Building Fund” Sunday

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23) 10 am Early Prayer Svc.

7 pm Bible Study In the Library

7 pm Kids JAM

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HALL RENTED

27) 8:30 am Early Worship 9:45 am Sunday school

10:45 am Traditional Worship

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7 pm Bible Study In the Library

7 pm Kids JAM

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