Welcome to Crabapple

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  Christians pray for all sorts of needs, wants, and hopes. In periods of trial, we often pray for help, protection, and safety. In his New Testament letters, the Apostle Paul tells us of his own trials, which included imprisonment for preaching the gospel. Paul's response to his imprisonment is surprising. Instead of asking fellow believers to pray foremost for his release and his safety, Paul in Ephesians chapter 6 calls for prayer to strengthen him to open his "mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel." This was because Paul's life was animated by a pure and holy passion for his mission, his message, and his mandate. But these weren't just Paul's. Find out more.
  
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  August's Fighting Memory Verses:
  
  Bring my sons from afar
       and my daughters from the end of the
       earth,
  everyone who is called by my name,
       whom I created for my glory,
       whom I formed and made.”
  
  Isaiah 43:6b-7
  
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  Pastor Jerry has begun to lead us on a journey through Luke's portrait of Jesus. Come each week as we seek to understand the amazing work that our sovereign God has done for us in the gospel. You can also hear messages that you've missed by clicking here, or by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes.
  
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  Stories are all around us. We hear them. We tell them. But do you know the most important story of all? It's the story of how the world began, what went wrong, and what God has done to redeem and restore. It's a story that never ends. We invite you to read it here.
  
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  Mission: One Day is a one day intense missions discussion with breakout sessions on mobilization, people groups, the local church reproducing small groups in your community, deploying college students and youth in the U.S. to plant churches, connecting your church to missionaries around the world. Discover how to lead your church to be on mission locally and globally. Specialists from the North American Mission Board and imb will be on hand to lead the sessions. Download the flier for the conference here and sign up for the conference at the imb event page here.
  
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  Awana is a children’s ministry that emphasizes scripture memory in a fun environment. The Awana Pledge states it best: “to reach boys and girls with the gospel of Christ, and train them to serve Him.” Awana is a GREAT way for your child to grow in their understanding of the Bible and establish a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Awana begins August 11 at 6:15 pm and runs through May 2011. To register your child, please see an Awana secretary outside room 128 on Wednesday evenings or contact the church. To find out more click on the logo above.
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  Beginning on Wednesday, August 11 and lasting through September 9, Christians around the world will be praying for Muslims during their holy month of Ramadan. Please pick up your prayer guide in the magazine kiosks around the church to help you as you pray for our Muslim friends. You can also access the guide online at 30-days.net.
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  Beginning September 12 at 5:00 pm, we will begin gathering together for a time of prayer. These gatherings will take place for 10 weeks through November 14. In the winter and spring, The Gathering will move into home groups around the community. Each week a different theme will animate our prayer, but our overall focus will be to ask God to make us a church that is grounded in the message of the Gospel and committed to our mandate to participate in God’s mission in our community and the world. Click here to find out more.
  
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  Are you the mother of a preschooler? We know what a challenge this season of life can be. One of the most vibrant ministries at Crabapple is our MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) ministry. Meet other moms, hear great speakers, and be encouraged to pursue your calling to be a mother to your preschoolers. MOPS meets on Friday mornings beginning next month. To register or find out more, click here.

Awana Has Begun!
8/11/10 6:15 PM

Awana is a children’s ministry that emphasizes scripture memory in a fun environment. Awana meets at 6:15 pm on Wednesdays through May 2011. To register your child, please see an Awana secretary outside room 128 on Wednesday evenings or contact the church at 770-475-6111. To find out more click on the link above.

Weekday Preschool
9/7/10 - 5/13/11 9:15 AM - 1:15 PM
Preschool Hallway

Weekday Preschool has openings in our 4-year-old classes. We start school on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Stop by or call 770-754-4105 for more information.

The Gathering
9/12/10 - 11/14/10 5:00 PM
Worship Center

Beginning September 12 at 5:00 pm, we will begin gathering together for a time of prayer. These gatherings will take place for 10 weeks through November 14. In the winter and spring, The Gathering will move into home groups around the community. Each week a different theme will animate our prayer, but our overall focus will be to ask God to make us a church that is grounded in the message of the Gospel and committed to our mandate to participate in God’s mission in our community and the world. Click the link above to find out more.

"Adam and Eve" US Premiere
9/27/10 7:00 PM
Worship Center

Crabapple is hosting the US premiere of the film "Adam and Eve"! This film, featuring Arab actors and shot on location throughout the Middle East, is the first in a series designed to share the stories of the Bible across the Arab world. Come learn more about how God is powerfully using this amazing project. This event is free of charge. Call 804-219-1019 or e-mail awilson1@imb.org to register.

Mission: One Day
9/28/10 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Mission: One Day is a one day intense missions discussion with breakout sessions on mobilization, people groups, the local church reproducing small groups in your community, deploying college students and youth in the U.S. to plant churches, connecting your church to missionaries around the world. Discover how to lead your church to be on mission locally and globally. Specialists from the North American Mission Board and imb will be on hand to lead the sessions.