AVONDALE WORSHIP
Come, worship with us Sundays at 9:30 AM! The Worship Bulletin is sent Sunday mornings and includes the link to our service broadcast. You can also find the service on our YouTube channel.
Past services and bulletins are shared on our website under eWorship.

This Sunday
Sun, June 13
We will have an in-person service and an online service will be shared also. We are celebrating the graduates of our Avondale families and will commission our Youth Mission Trip. Stay after the service to enjoy refreshments from Congregational Life. Service details will be emailed out Friday!

Pass the Peace
We invite you to Pass the Peace to another Avondaler during Sunday Worship. Text/respond....
"May the peace of Christ be with you."
"And also with you."

In case you missed it..
Sun, June 6
Series "Let me tell you a story... "
Sermon "The Coins"
Matthew 25: 14 - 30

Taizé Prayer Service

Coming Soon
Our services for June 20, 27 and July 4 will be shared online/virtually. Rev. Caroline East will be our guest pastor on July 27. More worship details coming soon.

Reminders
AVONDALE IN ACTION
Vacation Bible School
VBS will be held Mon-Fri, July 26-30, from 4-7 in the evening. Our theme this year is "Wonder World Fun Fest! Amazed by our Extraordinary Savior." REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Find more details on our website...
Share news of your Graduates!
If you have a high school or college graduate, please let us know!
We will recognize and celebrate graduates this Sunday! Look back at graduates from last year.
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Morning Devotion
This Friday will conclude the posting of our recorded Morning Devotionals to our social media pages! The purpose of the daily posting was to provide another way to engage with the congregation during a time of distance and isolation. We hope that you found them meaningful and comforting during that time. As we move closer.... read more
Mission with Roof Above
Lunches for Neighbors
providing meals continues for those who are working, yet homeless / sign-up
More with Roof Above
Staff meal of gratitude coming in the future
NEW MISSION!
Welcome Home Kits
to help after experiencing long-term homelessness.
Avondale Youth Group
Youth Spring Trips
Avondale youth took spring trips. The seniors went to WV and the middle schoolers to Asheville. Read more.
Youth Mission & Adventure
The Pacific Northwest trip is approaching. Plans are set for growth through service and adventure. Read more.
Avondale Calendar
JUNE
9- Graduate information due!
13- Graduation Sunday, Commission for the Youth Trip, in-person Worship Service & Fellowship
13- Session monthly meeting
14 - ACE Summer Camp begins
17 - Counters at Avondale
18-July 1 - Youth Summer Mission Trip, Oregon
20- Guest Pastor
JUNE
24 - ASAP Program / Fellowship Hall
27- Guest Pastor Rev. Caroline East
29 - Roof Above Lunch Making
JULY
2- Counters at Avondale
11- Session monthly meeting
17-31- Welcome Home Kits drop-off
20- Newsletter info due
22- ASAP Program
26-30- Vacation Bible School
Hands & Heart
Worship Greeter
Worship A/V and/or Music
Contact Rich Stanley
Congregational Life
Contact Marian Stout
Roof Above Lunches
Last Tuesday @4 PM sign-up
Avondale Sign Changers
Vacation Bible School
Please contact Jessica (July 26-30)
We are Hiring
Please feel free to share these job opportunities!
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AVONDALE MEMBERS
Church Triumphant
It is with deep sadness that we share that Claire Graham joined the Church Triumphant Friday, May 21, 2021. Claire, 91 years old, was a faithful member of Avondale, Women's Circle, and Choir. Please join us in keeping her family and friends in your prayers.
Graduate-Related News
Music Ministry
had a special thank you for Mac Patterson for his participation in handbells for several years.
Avondale Adventures
shared a special thank you to Ainsley Chambers for her participation with the program for many, many years.
Queens University
Experience the moment that Davidson Valmyr received news he was a 2021 Presidential Scholarship recipient!
Faulkenberry Family
Rosalie Flynn Wright
Vickers Family
Read about our
New Members and Births
Ginny Katherine Pease
Ginny Katherine Pease Magee grandbaby
Birthdays & ASAP
Want to make it a special day for ASAP members having a birthday? Send them a card, email or call them!
  • June 5 - Millie Norris (See more about Millie in this email!)
  • June 5 - Barbara Witzel
  • June 13 - Pat Gribble
  • June 15 - Louise Chambers (97 years)
  • June 20 - Mickey Nash (93 years)
  • June 24 - Connie Stout
All Congregation birthdays
Member Concerns: If you know of any needs, please email Jim.
Member Directory: For the password, email Caroline.
Avondale Children's Center
Avondale Children's Center

Graduation was held last week.
Enjoy a video of pictures and children singing.
25 Years of Service!
Thank you, Millie Morris for 25 years of dedicated service to the children, families and staff of the Avondale Children's Center! Your ministry has touched the lives of hundreds and we celebrate the many ways that God has used you to show Christ’s love. Thank you, Millie, for being a loving spirit and for always sharing your smile and kindness to everyone who walks through the doors at Avondale.
Ms. Millie Day!
The ACC and church celebrated Ms. Millie by showering her with love, appreciation and treats! They also wore fun shoes and/or tie-dye shirts/other in her honor! Share your tie-dye or fun shoes picture in honor of MIllie. Post to social media and tag Avondale and #MillieDay.
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AVONDALE VISION OBJECTIVES
As a congregation, God calls us to: 
  • Create close relationships to support a dynamic faith
  • Not only serve our neighbors but know them personally
  • Prepare the hearts of children and families to abide in Christ
  • Reduce economic inequities by breaking down barriers to education
  • Develop and demonstrate a sustaining faith
Avondale Presbyterian Church
2821 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209
Church Office: 704-333-6194
Avondale Children's Center: 704-377-6960
www.avondalepresbychurch.org