SUNDAY SCHOOL UPDATE

O.A.S.I.S. (Orthodox Adults and Students I n Study)
2007-2008 Theme:  "Let us commit ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ Our God - THE 360 WAY!"

Our Family Wellness Series Continues - Growing the Body of Christ

February 24, 2008 ~ The invitation to becoming a leader           
       I.  Creating leadership at Holy Apostles presented by Diana Plumis

March 2, 2008 ~ Elements of a Successful leader
I.  Witnessing our Faith       
March 9, 2008 ~ Missions and Marketing         
March 16, 2008 ~ Book of Revelation and the Liturgy
presented by Fr. Michael Johnson

March 23, 2008 ~ The Church's Invitation to Change 
III.  Stepping into Lent & Stepping into Life  presented by Fr. Tom

Sundays 11:00 ~ 11:45 am in our Fellowship Hall

Teachers… You are blessed
You hold the children, the gift of creation, in the palm of your hand
You hold the spirits of God close to your heart. You form the minds.  You inspire the hearts.  You shape the hopes of the children, of the future, of the Kingdom of God. You bless the children with the gift of yourself.  They bless you in return with promise fulfilled, with hope realized, with life well done.   

We are thrilled to announce our 2007-2008 OASIS teaching staff.  The following dynamic men and women have offered their time and talents to teach the children of our parish: 

Preschool (ages 3 & 4): Henriette Devers, Karen Serkland, Pauline Steiner

Kindergarten – 2nd grade: Ann Martin, Pauline Nicon, Kelda Weber

3rd – 5th grade: Stephania Diamant, Janell Gilmore, Robette Smith, Sue Themelis

6th – 12th grade: Michael Betts, Ari Diamant, Mary Angela Ginosatis, Demetri Ginosatis, Laura Lehni (Advisors: Mark Burke & Father Tom Tsagalakis)

Music Teacher: Presvytera Pat Tsagalakis

Service Project/Outreach Coordinator: Bill Rockwell

Substitute Teachers: Barb Bardin, Mary Betts, Maria Burke, Karen DeJong, Geoffrey Gilmore, Karen Rockwell.

OASIS Coordinators: Mary Betts, Mark & Maria Burke

About our Holy Apostles Sunday School program - OASIS (Orthodox Adults and Students in Study)

From Sept. to June, we will offer a variety of classes taught by a variety of different teachers from our parish.  This will be an excellent opportunity for us to grow closer as a community as we share our talents, experiences and personal testimony with one another.  Classes will focus on scripture, personal experience and Church tradition.  There will be two or three classes lasting five or six weeks at a time.  These classes will be grouped into a session.  There will be four sessions throughout the year.  Between sessions there will be two Sundays without classes. One Sunday will be a parish potluck and the other a service project.   

In addition to the innovative format outlined above, we will continue to offer the traditional Sunday School classes for our younger children. 

All classes will be led by a consistent team of wonderful teachers throughout the year.  We welcome several new teachers to our staff this year who are eager to work with the special children of our Holy Apostles family. Six weeks at a time.  These classes will be grouped into a session.  There will be four sessions throughout the year.  Between sessions there will be two Sundays without classes. One Sunday will be a parish potluck and the other a service project.   

All classes will be led by a consistent team of wonderful teachers throughout the year.  We welcome several new teachers to our staff this year who are eager to work with the special children of our Holy Apostles family.  All classes begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at 11:45 a.m.  

We are blessed at Holy Apostles having a vibrant group of kids actively involved in our parish life. With over 70 kids in our small but growing parish, there are classes, activities, retreats and opportunities for service and fellowship for our Orthodox Christian Youth.

Please contact Maria & Mark Burke 425 392-0917 if you would like more
information about Youth Activities and our OASIS program

Jesus said "Let the children come to me!" We, at Holy Apostles believe it is our responsibility to bring our kids to Christ. Let us provide for them the best possible Orthodox Christian fellowship opportunities.

"Expect the best and make it happen!"