Our church has an opportunity to join others through a wide variety of fellowship groups. Young, old, married or single. We also have a group of circles specifically for women.

To view our PW WOMEN'S CIRCLES: click here.

FELLOWSHIP GROUP MEETINGS

CASTAWAYS
Coordinator:  Sue Maxey esuzanmaxey@yahoo.com
Leaders: D oug and Jean Blaikie dhblaikie@sbcglobal.net 

MARRIEMATES
Co-Presidents:  Margaret Green, Warren Ottinger, Harold and Gerry Steele
Secretary:  Gloria Welch
Treasurer: Faye Nelson

MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
Leaders:  Sid Alley - sidalley@sbcglobal.net
Russell Carlson - rcarlson0515@wowway.com
8 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of each month in the Packard Room at the Best Western Inn on Enterprise Drive in Allen Park (along I-94 near Oakwood). Our meetings end at 9 a.m. It's an opportunity to learn about and strengthen your Christian faith in an atmosphere of fellowship and understanding. For more information or to be included on the e-mail distribution list, contact group facilitator, Russ Carlson at this link: double-click here for more info about the APPC Men's Prayer Breakfast

KAIRON CONNECTION
Kairon Connection is a fellowship group that meets the fourth Thursday of the month (Sept. through May) for food and fellowship in the church parlor.  Although attended by many of those who attend SeniorNet, Kairon is open to anyone who would like to attend. After lunch is served (either potluck or catered), everyone is invited to play cards, knit, visit with friends, read or play board games.  Please register in the church office or by responding to this link: YES, I/we are coming to Kairon Please indicated how many will be attending in the body of your e-mail.

SHIPMATES
Leaders:  Dave and Paula Long 313-386-9348
Event Coordinator:  Karen Filkovich – Karen@melprinting.com
25 Year Shipmates Camp Wakanda Coordinators - Guy and Joanne Taylor

THE GATHERING BASKET (Knitting Ministry)
Leader: Susan Hill
The Gathering Basket is a knitting ministry of the church. All levels of knitters are welcome to attend. We meet in the church parlor on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.

TILLERS
Skippers - Al and Cheryl Laemmel
Logkeepers - Bob and Deb Szwed
Purser  - Mike and Susan Hill

WAVERUNNERS
Leaders:  Mike and Maureen Klein mikeandmo@mac.com 313-389-5731

WORRY-FREE WEDNESDAY
Coordinators:  Doug Blaikie and Gretchen Lafferty
Worry-Free Wednesday is the place to be Every Wednesday!! Worry-Free Wednesday - Come for dinner at 6:15 p.m. or just for our program hour from 7 to 8 p.m. It’s the place to be on Wednesday nights! Please be sure to sign up for WFW Dinner every week!

Community Service

Medical Equipment
Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes, Crutches, Potty Chairs, Shower Benches — No-Fee Loan to All

Pastoral Counseling
Our pastors are available for counseling on issues of Christian faith and life

Weekday Nursery School
Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday and Thursday 9–11:30am or 1–3:30pm

Food Barrel

Red Cross Blood Drive

Christnet Shelter for Homeless
APPC will host ChristNet - March 14-21, 2010
ChristNet was founded in 1992 as an overnight emergency housing program for the homeless in the downriver area. It is a cooperative ministry of Downriver churches of differing denominations. All participating churches seek to share the love of Christ with men, women, and children in need of a warm meal and a place to sleep. With the continued downturn in our economy, ChristNet is experiencing an increase in the number of guests, therefore, many volunteers are needed. ChristNet prohibits minors from participating in supervisory capacities. However, minors who wish to lend a hand may sign up, list their age, and we will find a way for them to serve.

Grief Workshops
These workshops are held periodically. They offer Christian compassion, prayer, and education to help through life's most trying times.

GriefShare - Your Journey From Mourning to Joy - It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you've lost a spouse, family member or friend, you've probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. That's the reason for for GriefShare, a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone else. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. You are welcome to begin attending the GriefShare group at any session. Each is "self-contained" so you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin.

Watch for news on when the next GriefShare will begin.
Group Facilitators: Parish Nurse Chris Mayer and Norma Bentley

If this time is not convenient, the same GriefShare Workshops will be conducted at First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 N. Brady Road, Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 274-1313 from to to 8:30 p.m. First Pres of Dearborn serves weekly family-style dinners. If you wish to join them for dinner before your class, please contact their church office.

For more information about GriefShare, you may visit their web site at: www.griefshare.org

Greeters
Greeters are stationed at both main church entrances on Sunday mornings. They greet people, give directions and offer information to visitors. This group meets once per quarter. It is at this meeting that the people involved may sign up for the Sundays of their choice.

Mission Sewing Group
Our mission sewing group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:15 a.m. in Room 1 of the Fellowship Building. This group is for women who would like to do light, simple sewing, such as cancer pads. Sewing machines are available for making layette items for overseas use as well as here in the United States. Yarn is available for knitting and crocheting, which you are free to work on at home. Sweaters of all sizes are needed. Dessert is furnished each month by a different women's circle. Everyone brings their own sandwich; tea and coffee is furnished.