ACP This Week - 13 February 2025
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ACP This Week
Hello ACP Family,

Please view this video message from Pastor Allison, Director of Children's Ministry, introducing, Rizpah, the next figure in our sermon series: Hidden Figures—Stories of Lesser Known Women of the Bible. This Sunday, we will be standing with Rizpah in her grief and her witness, and learning together what it is to sit with God in the darkness. Read Rizpah's story at 2 Samuel 21:1-14

Pastor Allison and Stan Engebretson, Music Scholar in Residence, remind us of a few things happening at ACP in the coming week (details below):
  • Prayer Workshop - This evening, Thursday 19h
  • "Sing Hallelujah!" Thurber Conversation - Next Thursday 20 February 19h30-21h
This evening, Thursday
  • Prayer Workshops: 19h-21h in the Thurber Room. Daphne Elfferich will be leading this interactive session on the Prayer Wheel. A meal will be from 19h - 19h30. All are welcome. Please register at acparis.org/prayer-workshops. Suggested freewill offering [€5] at the door is welcome! A repeat of this workshop will be held on Sunday 23 February 12h15 in the 2nd floor Library.
  • Sandwich Ministry: Thursdays promptly at 17h. Our ACP Sandwich Ministry is meets weekly to make sandwiches to help feed over 100 unhoused persons a week. All materials are provided. Join at acparis.org/sandwich.
This Sunday
  • Scripture Reading
  • Atelier Nouveau Concerts: Free entry, donations accepted.
    • Sunday 16 February, 17h30 Pianist Oliver Hak, 14 year old winner of the Concours Internationale du Piano d’Ile de France.  
Please Support the ACP
"Sing Hallelujah!" Thurber Conversation: Thursday 20 February 19h30-21h in the Theater. Join us as we hear the tremendous stories of spirituals and gospel songs relayed by Dr. Stan Engebretson, ACP’s Music Scholar in Residence. Stan will introduce his book, Hallelujah, a collection of 30 traditional and contemporary arrangements co-edited with his German colleague Prof. Volker Hempfling, that tells the great stories of faith in this music. Stan will also be sharing some live music! Sign up at acparis.org/signups.

Eternal Youth Group: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 11h-12h30 in the Associate Pastor’s office on the level - 1. The next gathering is Tuesday 18 February. Join this new ACP fellowship group for adults who are interested in meaningful conversation and community at the crossroads of life. Whether your crossroads is moving into retirement, a career or relationship transition, or simply a desire to be in deeper community, you are welcome. For more information and to register, see acparis.org/eyg.

100 nights of welcome (NOW) potluck dinner!  Saturday 8 March 18h30 in the Thurber Room. The Mission Engagement Committee (MEC) invites all members of the congregation to a potluck dinner. Bring a dish to share and join in the fun! Enjoy dinner, games, fellowship, and cultural exchange with your fellow ACP  family and our shelter guests. Sign up at acparis.org/100now-potluck to RSVP, and tell us what you will bring to the party. Please note: set up will begin at 18h30, dinner will be served at 19h30, and clean up finished by 21h. Thank you for your generous contribution.

Conversation on the Vision of Leadership from a Christian perspective: Thursday 20 March 19h30-21h in the Library. Led by ACP’s Young Professionals group leaders, Stacey Perkins Rock and Oyinda Asani.

BYOB: Bring Your Own Bible (Study): continues Wednesdays through 19 February 19h-20h30 in Pastor Paul Rock’s office and on Zoom. Gatherings in Pastor Paul’s office begin at 19h with 30 minutes for conversation. The study, in-person and on Zoom, starts at 19h30 and ends at 20h30. Pastor Paul will lead this class on Christian basics and Biblical literacy, by reading through the Gospel of John. This class is open to all, but particularly for those new to the Christian faith and those who've always wanted to read and study the Bible - but just haven't. Register to attend any or all of the sessions at acparis.org/byob.
Council Member suggestions
Are you being called, or do you know people who could serve on Council at ACP? The ACP Council comprises leaders from our church family who work and pray together, in conjunction with the Pastors, to share information and make decisions on the direction and activities of the church. The ACP Nominating Committee prayerfully discerns and nominates these leaders, to be voted on by the congregation, to ensure the smooth running of the church. We would love to hear your suggestions concerning someone from our congregation who could be a great fit for the Council. Please send your suggestions to nominating@acparis.org or complete the forms found at the Welcome Table in the Theater during coffee hour after services.
Previous Weeks' Sermons

In case you missed it, Sermon - 09 February 2025 - Huldah: The Prophet Who Spoke Truth to Power. Sermons are available at acparis.org/sermons. Other previous worship livestreams are available on YouTube.

ACP's services are available with subtitles in English and other languages, beginning on Tuesdays, on ACP’s YouTube channel youtube.com/c/TheAmericanChurchinParis. Click the CC button on the video to enable closed-captioning and translations.

2024 Tax Receipt information
Did you give to ACP in 2024 via credit or bank card on our electronic devices during worship? To receive a tax receipt for these donations, please send a list of the donations and the last 4 digits of your card to the accounting department at acctg@acparis.org

Were you a new ACP donor in 2024 and gave by wire transfer? To receive a tax receipt for these donations, please send an email to the accounting department at acctg@acparis.org and complete your giving file by providing your name and mailing address.
Announcements & Opportunities to Serve

In need of prayer? If you are in need of prayer, a lay caregiver is available in the chapel on Sundays to pray with you. If you would like members of the lay care ministry team, members of the prayer chain, and the pastoral team to uphold you in prayer, you may contact us at acparis.org/prayers.

Nursery Volunteers: We need many new volunteers to welcome children (ages 0-2) in our nursery at both the 11h and 14h services! Without volunteers, we don’t have a nursery. If you would like to serve, contact Oshi Peiris at nursery@acparis.org.

Sandwich Ministry: Thursdays promptly at 17h. Our ACP sandwich ministry is now meeting weekly to make sandwiches to help feed over 100 unhoused persons a week. All materials are provided. Join at acparis.org/sandwich.

Food Box: In order to best serve our neighbors who seek help from our church, you are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to place in the box (located in reception). The box is open to anyone who is in need of food and additional supplies go to Serve the City-Paris.

Ushers and Greeters needed: It takes a team of volunteers to welcome our Sunday attendees with love, and help them feel connected and ready to worship together. Join the team at acparis.org/welcome-ushering.
 

Join the Adult Choir!  All voices are welcome as we lead music every Sunday at 11h with traditional anthems, spirituals, gospel, world music, and more! Regular rehearsals are on Wednesdays 19h30-20h45h in the Theater and Sundays 9h45-10h30. Contact Natalie McConnell at cmusic@acparis.org.
 

Join the Bell Choir! Rehearsals are on Thursdays 19h-20h30 in the Theater.  Director: Mathilde Duriez; Contact Natalie McConnell at cmusic@acparis.org.
 

Audio Visual Ministry: If you’d like to be a part of our worship tech and A/V team for both Sunday services, we welcome your help. Contact: cmusic@acparis.org
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