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What’s On
April at ACP
School Holidays – Printemps
April 19th to May 5th
Sunday Morning Worship Services
9am Communion; 11am Traditional; 1:30pm Contemporary
April 3rd, Thursday
“Developing Intimacy with God”
7:30pm - G7
Pastor Alex will be offering a nine-week prayer workshop.
It is designed to introduce you to various methods of prayer that will increase your love for Christ,
deepen your self-understanding, connect you with vital spiritual principles,
intensify your desire to become more like Jesus,
and strengthen your commitment to serve him by serving others.
This is an exceptional prayer and discipleship building opportunity.
You may pre-register by leaving your name, telephone number, and email
address in Pastor Susan’s mailbox in the reception or by email. A copy
of the book [€10] is available at the book table.
April 4th, Friday
“Life & Ministry of the Messiah”
8:30pm chez Woodburn
April 5th, Saturday
Bloom While you Work
9am - 5pm
Plan to attend this information packed seminar filled with opportunities
to connect with other people, organizations, and to find your niche in Paris.
Open to all who are new to Paris as well as those wanting more from their life in the city of light.
Registration Donation: €40, €55 at the door (couples– €60, €75 at the door)
Registration donations include lunch, and Bloom Book: the definitive English speaker’s
guide-book to living in France with over 300 pages of helpful information.
Details and registration forms at www.woac.net, or at the church reception desk.
April 5th, Saturday
Bridge - Design Your Own Worship
5 – 7pm - Catacombs
Ever thought that church was boring?
Ever thought that you could make it a lot more interesting if you had a chance?
Well this is it.
The Bridge group will design and lead a worship service for the
youth and young adults and participate in worship lead by Crossroads.
The service will be on May 18.
April 6th, Sunday
Prospective Member Orientation
10 am - Senior Pastor’s apartment, 3rd floor
* Reservations Required
Are
you considering membership at the American Church in Paris? We invite
you to attend the next Prospective Member Orientations. During these
two sessions, you will get to know more about us and what we believe in
as a church. You will discover what it means to be an active member of
ACP. During the first session, on April 6th, we shall explore the
spiritual aspects of being a Christian and what church membership means
at ACP. The second session, on April 13th explores the history of our
church, and the various ways you can get involved through service.
Prior to becoming a member on May 18th, you will have a chance to meet
with one of our Pastors or a member of the Membership Team. We want to
know more about you: your gifts and talents, and the possible ways you
can become involved in ACP too. It is important to us that you have a
strong sense of belonging as you practice your faith journey at ACP.
* Reservations and Information: please come to the Welcome Table during the coffee hour.
Or contact Marie Grout.
April 6th, Sunday
The ACP 150th Celebration DVD
On Sale Now!
The complete souvenir ACP 150th Celebration DVD will be on sale after the worship services.
This amazing DVD includes an overview of the 150th Celebration year;
the 150th Play written by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, Expect the
Unexpected; our Special Celebration Worship Service; and our Special
Celebration Concert. This is the DVD will be a collector’s item.
Bring your €15, or order by contacting Marie Grout.
April 6th, Sunday
Special Meeting of the Church Membership
following the 11am worship service
The AFCU and ACP senior pastor search committees have identified the candidate of their choice.
This candidate will be preaching at all three services on March 30th,
and will be available to meet and talk with people during both coffee
hours. The Council is calling a special meeting on April 6th after the
11am worship service to consider extending a call to this candidate to
be the next senior pastor of the American Church in Paris. A vote will
be taken on this issue. All members are encouraged to prepare
prayerfully for this important meeting in the life of the ACP. If you
are an ACP member and not able to attend the meeting, please complete a
proxy form located at the reception desk and leave it with the
receptionist.
April 6th, Sunday
Atelier Concert
5 pm - the Sanctuary - free admission
Patricia PRUNTY, soprano & Richard Pearson THOMAS, piano
"A Journey of Love, from War to Peace"
Music by Schumann, Mahler, Fauré, Debussy, Poulenc, Weill, and Thomas
April 9th, Wednesday
WOAC cooking class
1:15 to 1:45pm
L'en-cas spécial cabillaud:
Papillote de cabillaud au Sainte Maure, légumes à l'huile de pignons
Price is €17 (includes class, lunch (you eat what you cook).
You can "add on" wine, coffee, tea, or dessert. Pay at the school after you finish.
There are only ten places.
Contact Susan Hanson for your reservation.
A confirmation and reminder will be sent with directions.
April 10th, Thursday
WOAC Paris 1 Coffee Group
“Growing Flowering Families” by Denise Dampierre
10.00am to 12.00pm - chez Thuan Mai
Bring a snack to share! For direction and door codes, please RSVP to
Fiona Scott.
April 11th – 13th, Friday - Sunday
Bridge and Crossroads
Impact: Retreat
from 6pm Friday – 3pm Sunday
The
theme will be "Unity in Christ" and there will be tons of fun time with
friends old and new, games, worship, Bible Study and other good stuff.
We will be joining with St. Michael's, The American Cathedral, and
Hillsong youth.
This retreat is open to youth from 11 to 18: no need to be ACP
members, so feel free to bring friends. We will be headed to St. Prix,
a retreat center located outside Paris on the RER C line. The ACP group
will meet at the church on Friday for the trip to the retreat center.
We will also have a group with an adult volunteer going on Saturday
afternoon for those who have school on Saturday morning.
The cost for the full trip, including transportation and meals, is
€115. Scholarships are available so PLEASE don't let this prevent your
youth from coming with us.
Sign up sheets will be available on Sunday at the reception, at coffee
hour, and in the youth office. More information to follow.
Contact
Ginger Strickland, Youth Pastor
April 11th, Friday
Habitat for Humanity . . . .
. . . an evening of Gospel, Soul & Jazz
8pm – the Sanctuary
Marilyn David, Funk & Soul Diva
Michel Paquie Jazz Orchestra
Gaudeamus [ACP Young Adult Choir]
Come for an evening of music and fun to raise funds for our
ACP Habitat Team to participate in the Macedonia build this year.
Admission is gratuit. Donations accepted.
Contact: Destiny Ryles
April 11th, Friday
Multi-Cultural Couples Potluck
8pm - Thurber Room
The
Multicultural Couples' Group will be meeting for its monthly potluck
supper at 8pm in the Thurber Room. Bring a main dish or dessert to
pass. If you have two or more cultures in your couple, you ought to
consider spending the evening with us!
For further information, or to be included in on the monthly invitation, contact Martha Randy.
April 12th, Saturday
Distance Parenting Workshop
Caring for Aging Parents from Afar
2 – 4:30pm
You are invited to a free workshop on caring for your aging parents from a distance.
Share your experiences, develop some resources and find that you aren't alone.
We will also be collecting ideas for future workshops.
Contact: Kerry Lieury.
April 13th, Sunday
Prospective Member Orientation
10 am - Senior Pastor’s apartment, 3rd floor
* Reservations Required
Are
you considering membership at the American Church in Paris? We invite
you to attend the next Prospective Member Orientations. During these
two sessions, you will get to know more about us and what we believe in
as a church. You will discover what it means to be an active member of
ACP. During the first session, on April 6th, we shall explore the
spiritual aspects of being a Christian and what church membership means
at ACP. The second session, on April 13th explores the history of our
church, and the various ways you can get involved through service.
Prior to becoming a member on May 18th, you will have a chance to meet
with one of our Pastors or a member of the Membership Team. We want to
know more about you: your gifts and talents, and the possible ways you
can become involved in ACP too. It is important to us that you have a
strong sense of belonging as you practice your faith journey at ACP.
* Reservations and Information: please come to the Welcome Table during the coffee hour.
Or contact Marie Grout.
April 13th, Sunday
Atelier Concert
5 pm - the Sanctuary - free admission
Frédéric GONCALVES, baritone & Elizabeth SCHLESINGER, piano
Two Schumann song cycles: "Liederkreis" and "Dichterliebe"
WOAC Paris 2 Coffee Group
“Marie-Antoinette: Myth and Reality
– the transformation of the queen’s image” by Elaine Kruse
10.00am to 12.00pm - chez Arlene Gross
After the talk, there’ll be a visit of the Marie Antoinette’s exhibition at the Grand Palais. Kindly rsvp Arlene.
April 19th, Tuesday
Bridge and Young Adult
Prayer Workshop
5 – 7pm - Catacombs
There will be a special Prayer Workshop with Pastor Alex.
Contact Ginger Strickland. Tel: 01 40 62 05 00
April 20th, Sunday
Atelier Concert
5 pm - the Sanctuary - free admission
Sylvia HO, piano
Works by Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy and Granados
Habitat Sponsored 5km Run
9am – Notre Dame
Join the 5km run, or sponsor a runner.
Help support the ACP Habitat for Humanity Team earned needed funds to go
on the Macedonia Build this summer.
For details on how to join the run or support the team,
contact Temi Atimomo.
Annual Meeting of the Church Membership
following the 11am worship service
There will be a Congregational Meeting for the purpose of electing the 2008/2009 Council members.
If you are a member of the ACP and unable to attend, please complete a proxy form and place it in the offertory plate or return it to the reception desk prior to the meeting.
Proxy forms can be found in the bulletin or at the reception desk.