Drive-In Serviceswhen: Sunday, January 31 at 4 pm Sunday, March 7 at 4 pm Easter Sunday, April 4 at 9 and 11 amwhere: The Peak parking lot

Sunday Morningswhen: Sundays at 9 and 11 amwhere: ThePeak.Online.Church (Live) or watch anytime on YouTube

Morning Prayerwhen: Daily liturgy, Monday-Friday morningswhere: Search Facebook for the "Morning Prayer" Group

Podcastswhat: Listen to Sunday's sermon and mini-series like The Cutting Board, a podcast for topics we didn't cover in the sermonwhere: ThePeakChurch.org/audio or wherever you get podcasts

Worship Musicwhat: Find the music you hear on Sunday mornings soyou can worship all week long!where: Spotify

SPRING 2021SPRING 2021FIELD GUIDEFIELD GUIDE

Our Mission: To welcome the disconnected to experience a compassionate God and loving community.

WORSHIP & CONNECTIONWORSHIP & CONNECTION

Virtual Lobbywhat: Stay in touch with your fellow members virtuallywhere: Search Facebook for "The Peak Church Virtual Lobby"

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Volume 1: January - Easter

Egg-cellent AdventureEnjoy an egg-stra special scavenger hunt with your family! Begin at The Peak and receive a clue that will start you on a drive-thruadventure throughout downtown Apex. Receive eggs along the wayand an egg-cellent surprise at the end!when: Saturday, March 27 from 10 am to 12:30 pm

YOUTHYOUTHCHILDRENCHILDREN

Bike MinistryOur Bike Ministry accepts donations of used bikes year-round and then holds workdays during which church members fix, wash and test-ride thebikes so that they can be ridden again. Adults and children can volunteer together. Contact Sage Smith (bikes@peakumc.org) to serve.

Clean Jordan LakeJoin The Peak as we help care for God's creation! We're partnering with the local organization Clean Jordan Lake, and they will provide workgloves, trash bags and trash pickers. Pending good weather, we will spend two hours cleaning the area we are assigned while social distancing! Register for the clean-up at ThePeakChurch.org/clean.ADULTS: Complete this waiver beforehand - https://www.cleanjordanlake.org/volunteer-waiver.YOUTH: Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian; complete this waiver beforehand - https://www.cleanjordanlake.org/minor-waiver. when: Saturday, February 6 from 10 am to Noon

MISSIONSMISSIONS

Road to ResurrectionJoin us for an evening of Easter fun appropriate for all ages! In this live, drive-thru event at our Apex campus, your family willexperience the Easter story including Palm Sunday, Passover, &Jesus’s Resurrection. Stay tuned for registration info in the eNews andThe Peak Church for Kids Facebook Group!when: Friday, March 19 from 6 to 7:30 pm

The Peak Church for Kids Facebook GroupWhere Peak Parents & Children’s Ministry Volunteers connect virtually!where: Search for "The Peak Church for Kids" on Facebook

Zoom Meet-UpsYouth Group (6th-12th grades)when: Sundays from 6:30-7:30 pm

Middle School Small Groupwhen: Wednesdays from 6:00-6:30 pm

High School Small Groupwhen: Wednesdays from 6:30-7:00 pm

Join us for a socially-distanced campfire.when: January 27, February 24 and May 19 from 7 to 8 pmwhere: The Peak

Spring Retreatwhen: Friday, April 23 - Saturday, April 24where: Details coming soon!

Campfire Wednesdays

Mental Health MinistryOur Mental Health Ministry team is focused on mental and behavioral health issues among middle and high school youth in our community.They are working to eliminate barriers to mental health support, improve access to information for affected youths, peers, and families, and buildstrong peer support. Contact Phyllis Moore (phylmoore5@gmail.com) and Wendy Haugan (wschubauer@gmail.com) to help serve.

Western Wake Crisis MinistryWWCM helps our neighbors when they are in need of food, financial assistance, job search assistance and basic health screenings. You can helpby donating food, volunteering in the food pantry or at food distribution drives, or providing financial counseling or job search assistance. Youwill receive training! Contact Betty Hair (baloreyhair@gmail.com)to serve with this ministry.

Sunday LessonsChildren's curriculum and videos are linked online each week!where: The PeakChurch.org/Children

See ThePeakChurch.org/Missions-Ministries for a full list of our missions and ministries.

Other EventsJanuary 22: Online Movie Night at 7 pmFebruary 7: Online Super Bowl Party at 6:30 pmFebruary 9: Online Clue Party at 7 pmMarch 20: Socially-Distanced Outdoor Service Project

ON DEMAND CLASSESON DEMAND CLASSES

SMALL GROUPSSMALL GROUPS

LIVE CLASSES AND STUDIESLIVE CLASSES AND STUDIES

NEW! Women of the Bible: We'll explore the heroic andsometimes tragic stories of Eve, Hagar, the women of Judges,Ruth, Hannah, Esther, Mary and many others in the Old and NewTestaments. NEW! Christmas All Year: Why is Christmas the most wonderfultime of the year, and can we cultivate some of that singularChristmas magic during the other eleven months? We'll explorewhat makes Christmas so special, and how we can cultivate thoseattitudes, priorities, and behaviors throughout the year.How to Read the BibleTeach Us to PrayWhat Methodists BelieveDiscovering Your Spiritual GiftsUnderstanding AtheismTraining Them Up: Very Practical Wisdom from Very

Deepen your faith with one of our On Demand classes:

Imperfect Parents

Navigating the Old TestamentThe Old Testament can be an incredibly fascinating window into another time and place, and even though it might feel very distant to a Christiantoday, it still has a lasting impact on the world around us. The aim of this class is to provide you with some tools to navigate through this ancientworld - and inform your reading of the Old Testament. Class held on Zoom. Register at ThePeakChurch.org/classes.when: Wednesdays from February 3-17 at 7pm

Grounded: A Study on Purpose and Calling2020 was a challenging year that made many of us question our purpose in the world, and perhaps even the purpose of our faith. "Grounded" willhelp us see the places where God is working and calling us from right where we are into the work of the Kingdom. This study will help us kick offthe new year with a renewed sense of your purpose and calling! Class held on Zoom. Register at ThePeakChurch.org/classes.when: Wednesdays from January 13-27 at 7 pm (You can still join after the 13th!)

Lent Study: "Once I was You"Join the Racial Equity Bridge Team in this 6-week Lenten study. Together we will read through Maria Hinojosa's "Once I Was You: A Memoir ofLove & Hate in a Torn America," a book that invites us to consider what it means to be an immigrant in the United States. We'll connect theseconversations with Lenten practices, so that we can learn, grow, and pray together throughout this liturgical season of repentance. We'll diveinto conversations about race, immigration, Lent and our shared faith. Class held on Zoom. Register at ThePeakChurch.org/classes.when: Thursdays from February 18 - March 25 at 7 pm

Lent Study: "Show Me the Way"Lent is a season of wandering and of wondering. Using Henri Nouwen's book "Show Me the Way," we will reflect on our wandering andwondering together, seeking the way forward from where we find ourselves. Nouwen's reflections invite readers on a 40-day Lenten path asfellow pilgrims. This inspirational "search for the way" speaks directly to the heart during this time of reflection and prayer. Class held on Zoom.Register at ThePeakChurch.org/classes.when: Wednesdays from February 24-March 17 at 7 pm

Small Groups are a great way to connect to others in our church. To learn more about and/or join a small group, visit

ThePeakChurch.org/small-groups. Enrollment runs from January 14-28.

ThePeakChurch.org/on-demandfor classes, studies, music videos and more!

LENT EVENTSLENT EVENTS

Good Fridaywhen: Friday, April 1 at 7 pmwhere: ThePeak.Online.Church

Ash Wednesdaywhen: Wednesday, February 17 at 7 pmwhere: Zoom

Stations in the StreetDuring holy week, walk through ouroutdoor Stations in the Street,created by artist Scott Erickson. We'll provide a guide to help youmeditate and pray alongside Jesus ashe journeys to the cross and beyond.when: Monday, March 29 - Friday, April 2 from Noon to 7 pmwhere: The Peak Parking Lot

The Peak Church1200 North Salem StreetApex, NC 27502

Easter ServicesEaster will be online and drive-in this year! Registration for the drive-in service is required, so stay tunedfor more details!when: Sunday, April 4 at 9 and 11 amwhere: The Peak Parking Lot and ThePeak.Online.Church

Lent KitsWe've created a Lent Kit with all kinds of spiritual tools for the40 days leading up to Easter! Reserve your kit atThePeakChurch.org/lent-kit. Pick up is... when: Sunday, February 14 from 10 am to 1 pm Wednesday, February 17 from 8 am to 6 pmwhere: The Peak Parking Lot or, we will deliver your kit if you have health concerns.