Palm Sunday
April 10, 2022
Matthew 21:1-11
Join us at 10 AM for our service outdoors in the courtyard. The Egg Hunt follows worship.
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Sacred Art for Lent
The beautiful artwork in worship symbolizes the rebel Jesus of our sermon series and is by Cheryl Judd-Magee. Notice changes each week!
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Easter Gifts
There are opportunities to honor or remember loved ones this Easter by supporting a particular mission or project. Our Easter Gifts will be recognized and shared on Easter day. This Sunday is the last day to share our Easter Gifts! |
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A Maundy Thursday Meal
before the Service
Join us for a meal at 6 PM on April 14 prior to the Maundy Thursday service in the Fellowship Hall.
Beginning at 6 PM, Congregational Life will have tables setup for people to enjoy a meal together before the cantata service. No RSVP required, come enjoy a meal of sandwiches, chips, veggies, cupcakes, and drinks then enjoy "Colors of Grace" with our Music Ministry.
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Intentional invite someone!
Easter is a time when many people either come back to church after a long time away or visit for the first time. An invitation from a trusted friend makes it much easier to take that step.
More for Holy Week
- Remember to bring your Easter basket if participating in the Egg Hunt!
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Avondale Adventures - by Apr 12 |
Together with church and family, we strive to provide a time of fun, connection, and drawing close to God. Through weekly Bible lessons, choir, activities and dinner, children of Avondale Adventures grow in their faith and understanding of God's love. Our popular program of BIG FUN for children 3 years old to 5th grade begins April 20 and the last day of registration is April 12.
This season's curriculum....
- Elementary: “What's in the Bible?”
- Preschool: “Growing in Grace & Gratitude”
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Children's Sunday School Resumes |
Sunday school for our preschool and elementary age children will resume on Sunday, May 1 and will take place during the worship hour. Following the Children’s Moment, children will be invited to join their teacher and head over to the Sunday School classrooms. Stay tuned for more details about this process! |
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Contact Tony McKenzie or Lyn Sweet to volunteer. |
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The nursery is open during worship and Sunday school, 9:45 AM to 12 PM. For ages 3 and under, take your child to the Joyful Noise Room in the children's Sunday school wing. Not sure where that is? Ask a greeter or any Avondaler! |
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For Children in Worship...... |
Have you noticed? On Sundays, there is now a table for children with activity bags, children's Bibles, nursery information and upcoming events for children. We invite you to use the bags and books during worship if you would like. The bags are filled with coloring pages, stickers, sensory and fidget toys for busy minds and bodies and a few Easter crafts that you can take home! |
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Baptized April 3, 2022 in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, is Rosalie Flynn Wright, daughter of Aaron and Carolyn Wright and sister to Sage. As a response to your commitment to tell her of the good news of the Gospel and to help her know of Christ's love, send a note of love and care. The Wright Family:
Aaron, Carolyn, Sage & Rosie
3340 Blue Jay Pass, Fort Mill, SC 29708
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Avondale Children's Center |
The children handmade approx. 65 cards for ASAP's Faithful Friends!
No doubt the cards will be cherished.
Spring is beeesy with the ACC -
Chapel with Rev. Jim, Easter Egg Hunt, Work Day, Palm Sunday, a Teacher Social, a fundraiser, and more!
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Spring Property Workday
THANK YOU!
Many came to Avondale this past Saturday to pitch-in for our Church Work Day making it a great day. Thank you again.
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Youth Group FUNDRAISER!
Avondale Youth Group will be the beneficiary of the Charlotte Art Collective Spring Show. Find out more.
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Gifts of Service / Volunteers
-Volunteer with the Good Friday Blood Drive and serve a two hour shift (10-12 or 12-2) to greet & register people. Please contact Ann Sanders to help. -Welcome worshipers on Palm Sunday and/or Easter. Greeters would need to be at the church at 9:30 AM. Please contact Paula Huffines to help. -Volunteer with Congregational Life to help with the Maundy Thursday meal, refreshments on Easter, or other Sunday. Contact Marian Stout.
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It's newsletter time!
Pleas share news of our ministries to Caroline on/by April 19. |
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Next Step class
begins Apr 24
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Church Triumphant
Barbara Witzel’s sister, Mona J. Floor, passed away on April 1, 2022. Barbara was able to be with her and family. The two of them were very close and did a lot of traveling together. A few years ago, Barbara moved to Clover to be closer to family. Obituary To share a note of love and concern:
280 Rainbow Circle, Clover, SC 29710-9347
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Avondale Job Opening!
Dee Dee McDonald, who staffs our Nursery on Sundays is moving. She'll be hard to replace but we need to do it. Do you know anyone fabulous and qualified? Please read the Nursery Job Description here and PASS IT ON! |
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Director of Music on Stage!
Organize friends and go to?!! Rich Stanley plays “Jesus” in the hilarious musical "Cotton Patch Gospel." Adam and Tracy Love are also in the production! This play relates the Gospel of Matthew set in fairly modern day Georgia. It is very funny, but also reverent without being preachy. The music and lyrics are the last work of Harry Chapin. "This is powerful drama and joyous celebration! This musical succeeds mightily!" Find tickets & details:https://townofhudsonnc.com/dinner-theater-page
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The Presbyterian Mission Agency provides scholarships
to up to 100 college students per year. Eligible applicants will be PCUSA church members seeking a first associates or bachelors’ degree, attending an accredited college or university in the United States full-time in 2022-2023. The basic scholarship award is $4,000, up to need, and if need remains after the scholarship is awarded, students may be considered for additional supplemental aid, including: -$2,000 Supplemental award for People of Color. Deadlines coming soon! On the same page, see also: PCUSA Parent Loans
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NC Presbyterian Historical Society
The Spring Tour will be in one of the first areas of Presbyterian settlement in North Carolina, just below the Virginia line in Granville and Vance counties on Saturday, April 23. The Nutbush and Grassy Creek congregations date from 1755-1756, Old St. John’s Episcopal was built in 1773, and in Oxford the group will learn the histories of two Presbyterian churches and a very important school. For info about registration, food, cost and more, contact 919-455-1493 or visit www.ncphsociety.org.
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Member Concerns
If you know of any member concerns or needs, please email Rev. Jim. Please send us your Prayer Requests too.
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Avondale Presbyterian Church
2821 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209
Church Office: 704-333-6194
Avondale Children's Center: 704-377-6960
www.avondalepresbychurch.org
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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
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