COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE - OCTOBER 15

This Sunday, October 15, we are hosting a blood drive through Lifesouth Community Bloodcenters. The bus from Lifesouth will be in Altadena Park from 12:30-7:00 PM. No appointment is necessary, but you may schedule a time with THIS LINK. 

ADULT MISSION TRIP INTEREST MEETING - OCTOBER 15

The Missions Team is planning a trip to serve alongside Jeremy and Angel Martin and others with Serge in Greater London as they plant churches among South Asian immigrant communities. The trip is planned for June 30-July 8, 2024. Join us for an interest meeting this Sunday, October 15, at 12:30 PM in the Conference Room. For more information, contact Michael MacCaughelty at michael@avpc.org.

MEMBERSHIP NIGHT - OCTOBER 20

Are you thinking about church membership at Altadena? Come to our next Membership Event on Friday, October 20. Dinner is served at 6:00 PM, followed by an informational meeting. You will meet church staff and hear about ministry opportunities at AVPC. To sign up, follow THIS LINK. The deadline to register is October 16. 

MEN’S PRAYER AND BREAKFAST - OCTOBER 21

This Saturday, October 21, the Men’s Ministry is having a time of prayer followed by breakfast hosted at the MacCaughelty home from 7:30-9:00 AM.

FELLOWSHIP DINNER - OCTOBER 22

Join us Sunday, October 22, in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30-8:00 PM for a time of food and fellowship.

CANDY DONATIONS NEEDED

We are asking for donations of candy for our Trunk-or-Treat event. You may also donate small toys. Look for collection tubs in the Parlor and Welcome Center. You can also contribute to the candy toy fund by following THIS LINK. Please have all donations in by October 22.

TRUNK-OR-TREAT - OCTOBER 29

Trunk-or-treat is just around the corner on October 29, and we want your decorated trunk! Just sign up and show up – candy will be provided. If you have questions or would like to sign up, email Anna Waldrip at anna@avpc.org or call the church office. 

FELLOWSHIP BRUNCH - NOVEMBER 5

Join us Sunday, November 5, during the 9:45 AM Sunday School hour, for our fellowship brunch. Everyone is welcome to attend – even if you do not attend regularly. 

OUTDOOR SERVICE - NOVEMBER 12

Sunday, November 12, the 11:00 AM service will take place in Atladena Park. This will serve as an outreach for the community surrounding AVPC. So, invite a friend and join us during the late service in Altadena Park. 

PRAYER PROMPT BOOKMARKS

The Prayer Prompt bookmarks from the Prayer Ministry Team are now available for use. Pick up your copy from the Parlor, the Welcome Center, or by following THIS LINK. Each month there will be a specific theme and four Scripture verses for you to use in praying for the Pastoral Transition Process. The theme for the month of October is Perseverance.

Pray the week of October 1 – October 7:

"Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:13-14

Pray the week of October 8 – October 14:

"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." James 1:2-4

Pray the week of October 15 – October 21:

“Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.  For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.” Hebrews 10:35-36

Pray the week of October 22 – October 28:

“I know you can do all things; no purpose of Yours can be thwarted.” Job 42:2

Pray the week of October 29 – November 4:

“Let us not become weary doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”  Galatians 6:9

MISSIONS NEWS

OUR MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK is Laura Power who is based in Birmingham, AL, and serves with Campus Outreach SERVE program. She is Office Manager and Event Coordinator for all Campus Outreach locations, including 38 locations worldwide and 16 international cities.