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| ALL-CHURCH MAY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Sunday, 19 May at 4PM, we will gather to celebrate both Pastor Tim’s birthday as well as the Church’s birthday – Pentecost – with a cookies 'n tea party! There will also be a time of worship together Please be sure to put your name on the sign-up sheet if you plan on joining us for community fellowship or simply email Anel Smit at anel.smit@apch.nl |
| AFTERNOON TEA CONCERT Saturday, 25 May at 4 PM, there will be an Afternoon Tea Concert featuring the soprano Bernadett Hegyi. Bernadett joins the choir regularly on Sunday, this concert will be a tryout for her Bachelor exam at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague. She will perform a varied program, including: 'Sous le dôme épais', Flower duet from Lakmé by L. Delibes and Exsultate, Jubilate K.V.165 by W.A. Mozart. The performance will be alternated with community singing. For more information please contact John Bakker, musicdirector@apch.nl |
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If you are out of town, you can listen to the sermons any time anywhere online at www.apch.nl. You can also subscribe to the apch sermon podcast. Note: Sermons are made available immediately following the 10AM service. |
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| PARENTS AFTER-CHURCH TEA EVENT: CHILDRENS' BIBLE PRESENTATION The APCH Children's ministry will be hosting a special tea event on Sunday May 26 for parents of children between the ages of 0 and 5. We will be presenting a beautiful children's Bible with the option to purchase for 14 Euros. The Bible will also be used in the curriculum next fall. There will also be a special tea event on Sunday June 2 for parents of children between the ages of 6 and 11. We will present a different Bible with the option to purchase for 16.50 Euros. Both can be purchased for 25 Euros. |
| BIBLE STUDIES GALORE Check the APCH calendar to see which Bible studies are currently offered. Many options and opportunities! |
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| FINANCE UPDATE The April numbers came in with an income shortfall against both expenses and budget. At EUR35,000, income fell EUR 7,000 short of expenses for the month of April. Year to date for the four months, this brings the aggregate shortfall to almost EUR 50,000 with expenses on budget for the year but income falling notably short. There are some factors which explain this such as donations to the BBB renovation & expansion project reducing general tithing and high December income resulting in lower January pledges but the fact remains that we are falling short on income. So while council is doing their utmost to watch our expenses and to plan the expense development throughout the year, we ask you to pray for continued provision for APCH. |
| SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER RECRUITMENT Did you know that there is a thriving children's ministry that goes on, on the floor above you eachSunday? Every week, APCH opens its doors to welcome between 80-100 children to join in learning about Christ's love for them. We already have a wonderful roster of committed teachers and assistants who not only spend time teaching these children on Sunday, but also preparing amazing lessons that reach these children for Christ. We have some openings! The Children's Ministry is in need of some more wonderful, committed Christians who are willing to help teach and assist the children of APCH as they learn about our amazing God. For those who didn't sign-up yet, you can sign up for teaching next year by following this link. Thank you so much for supporting the Children's ministry at APCH! |
| URGENT NEED FOR USHERS & REFRESHMENT SERVERS Our team of ushers and after-service refreshments servants is in need of urgent reinforcements. If you can serve in this tangible way, please contact chair@apch.nl |
| VACANT COUNCIL POSITIONS The following Council positions are vacant: - Nominations - Congregational Secretary It is important to the well-being of our church that the Council is fully staffed. If you feel called to either of the above positions, please contact Sandor Welfing, Council Chair, at chair@apch.nl |
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| Look Who’s Talking | |||
| 19 May 2013 | Tim Blackmon | Hosea 14:4-7 | |||
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| 12 May 2013 | Tim Blackmon | Matthew 6:1-13 | |||
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| A New Temple | |||
| 5 May 2013 | Tim Blackmon | 2Chronicles 29:3-11 | |||
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| Renovation | |||
| 28 April 2013 | Tim Blackmon | Ezra 3:8-13 | |||
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The American Protestant Church of The Hague
Esther de Boer-van Rijklaan 20
2597 TJ The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel: 070-324 4490
E-mail: office@apch.nl
Office hours: Mon-Fri: 09:00-13:00
Worship Times
At 09:00 AM Traditional Worship Service
At 10:00 AM Contemporary Worship Service
At 11:30 AM Classical Worship Service
Esther de Boer-van Rijklaan 20, The Hague
9:00 - Traditional Worship Service
Focusing on God in a quiet, reflective, peaceful service.
10:00 - Contemporary Worship Service
An upbeat service with singing and music led by the praise band.
11:30 - Traditional Worship Service
Liturgical, non-denominational Worship Service.
Youth Calendar June 2013