News

September is "Fellowship Group Start-up" Month

Groups are gearing up for the Fall season. If you are not already in a group, this is a great time to join one. Look for information in the lobby before or after the service on Sunday.

Potluck Dinner 10/4 - Feedback on Training Stategies

Event Date: 
10/04/2008

"Give us some feedback" Potluck Dinner ...

Saturday, October 4th, 6pm at the Boys and Girls Club.

Bring some food to share & enjoy a nice meal with your church friends.

After the dinner a team of ACC members who is helping us developing a better strategy for discipleship & equipping will be leading us in a congregational discussion. We want to hear your ideas about the kind of training & mentoring programs we need at ACC.

For more information: Contact@AstoriaChurch.org

Event Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008 - 6:00pm

Fall Class: "Great Salvation" Begins 10/5

An 8-week course is being offered this Fall for those who want to grow in their knowledge of God's Word. Participants will study the book This Great Salvation: Unmerited Favor, Unmatched Joy, by C.J. Mahaney and Robin Boisvert, which explores the Christian doctrines of justification and its impact on our daily lives.

Intro to ACC/Membership Class

New to ACC? Want to know more about the church? We have a class for you. “Intro to ACC” is for those who are curious to learn about the church or those who are interested in church membership.

Two session class:

Session A – Friday, October 17, 7pm-8:30pm and
Session B – Friday, October 24, 7pm-8:30pm

Classes will be held at the ACC Office, 33-04 30th Ave Suite #7. For more information call 718-721-3440 or email: Darcy@AstoriaChurch.org

English as a Second Language - New Sessions begin in September

New module starts in September.

REGISTRATION: Saturday, Sep 13, 2008 – 11am to 1pm.

(Classes: Wednesdays, from Sep 17 to Nov 19: 7pm; and
Saturdays, from Sep 20 to Nov 22: 10am and 11:30am).

For more information email: ESL@AstoriaChurch.org or
visit www.AstoriaESL.org

ACC Women's Picnic - (Sep 27)

Come join us on Saturday, September 27th, 2PM. Bring something to sit on & food to share. More info, please contact: Radha (Radhakota@verizon.net) or Cristina (Criscolate@aol.com).

Children's Worship now available at both services

The Children's Worship ministry team is now offering a class for children during the 9:30 am worship service, in addition to the class that has been taking place during the 11:00 am service.

Children's Worship is a program for children ages 4-7 years old. Parents are asked to seat their children with them during the worship services. Children are dismissed during the service and taken to their class upstairs. For information, see Cara Greene.

Worship Ministry News

In order to meet with the demands of having two Sunday morning worship services, ACC is adding to the leadership of our Worship Ministry Team. Linnea Kickasola continues as a worship director, and will be giving leadership to the 9:30 am worship service. Brad Wade will now also be a worship director with responsibility for the 11:00 am worship service. General direction for the worship ministry is overseen by Pastor Darcy Caires.

Counseling Services

Redeemer Counseling Services in collaboration with our church, has opened a satellite office, which is located at 33-04 30th Ave, suite #7, Astoria, NY.
The goal of counseling is to provide a context of growth by equipping individuals and the urban community with emotional and spiritual wholeness.
Our site counselor, Andrea Mungo, is a LMSW who is committed to the Christian perspective in dealing with mental health.
For information about counseling services or for an appointment at our Church office, please contact Missy@redeemer.com or 212.370.0475 X 131.