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January 1, 2022

2022 Revitalization Timeline

Refocusing on God’s Commission

In late 2019, we began the process of revisioning, with a projected start date of
March 2020. I believe we all know what happened to put that project on hold. That
vision, though paused, was never diminished. By the grace of God, I was
introduced to Rev. Tom Friedrichs of Alongside Ministries. He has spoken for me
before and his ministry is to help pastors and congregations, particularly in small,
rural settings. In conversation with Rev. Friedrichs, I discerned the best way for
APC to walk through a process of revitalization is not so much with me at the helm,
but under the leadership of another. This way, after the time of research and
discernment has past, I can better serve our church in leading us through our
united and new vision. In another act of God’s grace, this past November we were
awarded a $2,000 grant from the Presbytery for the purpose of church
redevelopment.
Therefore, I am pleased to announce the following timeline for our refocusing on
God’s commission.

I. Inventory
A. Introduction to Rev. Friedrichs on Sunday, January 9th.
B. Congregational inventory on Sunday, January 16th.
C. Session inventory on Sunday, January 23rd.
D. First meeting with revitalization team on Sunday, January 30th.

II. Interpretation
A. Second meeting with revitalization team on Sunday, February 13th.
B. Future meetings to be determined.
III. Innovation
A. After defining God’s plan, now we strategize measurable goals for 5
years, 3 years, 1 year, and 90 days.

IV. Implementation
A. Put plan into action and begin meeting goals.

I am in need to 3-4 volunteers who are interested and willing to invest time and
energy on the revitalization team. We will consult with the whole congregation and
work in tandem with the Session, but the majority of the foot work will be done by
the revitalization team. I need your help. If you care deeply about the future of APC,
I strongly encourage you to be part of this team.
I’m also in need of a prayer team; folks willing to put in the precious work of lifting
up the revitalization team in prayer.

Rev. Eduardo Soto, Jr., PASTOR

434-369-5286, office / 334-237-1895,
mobile

FINANCIAL VIEW…
November-2021 YTD
Pledges 7,000 122,621.14
Non-Pledges 3,324 19,489
Plate Offering 20 249
Total Expenses 19,125.54 134,075.86

JANUARY
Birthdays Anniversaries
5 Caroline Peerman
11 Billy Robertson
18 Holly Roark-Lee
20 Mark & Stephanie Moehlenkamp
29 Alex & Beverly Eubank


SERMONS THIS MONTH

J ANUARY 2 ND • S ECOND S UNDAY AFTER C HRISTMAS

Hebrews 1:1-3 “Introduction to Genesis”

J ANUARY 9 TH • F IRST S UNDAY IN O RDINARY T IME

Genesis 1:1-15 “In the Beginning”

J ANUARY 16 TH • S ECOND S UNDAY IN O RDINARY T IME

Genesis 1:16-31 “Dominion and Produce”

J ANUARY 23 RD • T HIRD S UNDAY IN O RDINARY T IME

Genesis 2:1-14 “Paradise Formed”

J ANUARY 30 TH • F OURTH S UNDAY IN O RDINARY T IME

Genesis 2:15-25 “A Suitable Helper”

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Ron and Joyce Coleman and over the
loss of their son, Tim.

And

Jean Murphy over the loss of her
sister, Georgia.

Happening This Month

Youth Group – Jan. 23rd
Youth Group meets alternating Sunday evenings in the
youth room. All youth 8th through 12th graders are
welcome!
We start a new discusson on the Portraits of Christ in the
Gospel of John.

Bible Study — Jan. 18th & 25th
Bible Study meets Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in the Sunday
school room.
We continue a systematic exposition of the Westminster
Confession of Faith.

Men’s Bible Study — Jan.
19th & 26th
Men’s Bible study meets Wednesdays at 8:00 AM in the
Sunday School Room.
We start a new discussion on the Acts of the Apostles.

for greater detail on these and other discipleship
opportunities, check out our weekly newsletter
expositor digest.


 January 2022
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8
10 AM Worship Noon - Men’s Pastor Ed – Study Pastor Ed - Study
Children’s Church Lunch Taste of Italy Leave Leave
Communion
6 PM Ministry
Collect Two Cents- Beyond Mtg.
A-Meal Offering

9 10 11 12 13 14 15
10 AM Worship 5:30 PM C.E. Mtg
Children’s Church
7 PM SPARKS
Meeting

16 17 18 19 20 21 22
10 AM Worship 10 AM Bible Study 8 AM Men’s Bible
Children’s Church Study
Noon - Men’s
Koinonia Luncheon Lunch El Cazador 1 PM DAWN
immediately after Board Mtg.
Worship

23 24 25 26 27 28 29
10 AM Worship February Link 10 AM Bible Study 8 AM Men’s Bible
Children’s Church Deadline Study
Session Meeting
after Worship
6 PM Youth Group
Mtg. at the Church

30 31
10 AM Worship
Children’s Church