ALTADENA PARK WORKDAY - THIS SATURDAY

Grab your shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, work gloves, and any other tools that might be useful, and join us for our next Altadena Park workday Saturday, November 18 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We will be putting out pine straw, planting trees, refreshing the pathway, and working on the fire pit.

BABY GEAR SWAP - THIS SATURDAY

Join us Saturday, November 18 at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall for a Baby Gear Swap! Bring your lightly used infant and children’s clothes, toys, and supplies to share with others who may need them. There is no obligation to donate anything - feel free to just come and browse.

SACRED ROAD SHOEBOXES - DUE THIS SUNDAY

Christmas is right around the corner and AVPC is once again partnering with Sacred Road Ministries to provide 60 shoe box gifts for them to distribute to needy families. Christmas Shoe boxes can be used as a ministry tool to remind the kids of God’s love and faithfulness for us. If you would like to give a shoe box, this Sunday is the deadline to do so.

THANKSGIVING BOXES - DUE THIS SUNDAY

Thanksgiving will be here soon, and this year we would like to provide 9 families with a Thanksgiving is this coming Thursday, and this year we would like to provide 9 families with a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. This Sunday is the deadline to donate any items. Collection bins are in the Parlor and Welcome Center. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

HANGING OF THE GREEN - NOVEMBER 21 (TENTATIVELY NOVEMBER 22)

Join your church family for this year’s Hanging of the Green on Tuesday, November 21 (and 22 if necessary) from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Children who are old enough are welcome to join you as junior decorators, but no childcare will be provided. Please sign up online with THIS LINK. Contact Natalie Short with any questions. 

CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED - NOVEMBER 23 & 24

Next Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24, church offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

WORSHIP CENTER TRAINING - NOVEMBER 29

You’re invited to come and learn more about how you can love and serve the preschoolers of our church. Join us for a Worship Center teacher and helper training on November 29, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM in the Worship Center room. Worship Center meets during the sermon portion of corporate worship. During this time, our preschool through first graders explore the foundations of corporate worship. For more information, contact Catie Lumpkin at catie@avpc.org.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - DECEMBER 3

The Session has called a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, December 3 during the Sunday School hour. The purpose of this meeting will be to elect church officers and to amend our by-laws. The by-laws amendments will be communicated at a later time. The Elder nominees are Paul Barber and John Wimberly, and the Deacon nominees are Zac Campbell, Steve Driggers, Tom McCallum, Darren Popwell, and Drew Russell.

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK - DECEMBER 3

Join us on Sunday, December 3 at 5:00 PM for our 5th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Altadena Park. There will be cookies and hot chocolate, a craft for the kids, and a gospel presentation. Invite your friends!

GENERAL FUND BUDGET

Preliminary copies of the 2024 General Fund Budget are now available. You can find a copy of the budget in the Parlor, Welcome Center, or on the AVPC website, HERE. 

NOVEMBER SALTSHAKER

The Saltshaker is back! You can pick up a copy of our monthly newsletter in the Parlor or Welcome Center, or you can find it on our website by following THIS LINK.

USHERS NEEDED

Our ushers help make visitors and members feel welcome by helping them find seating, making sure they have a service bulletin, and more. Ushers serve once a month, and some training is provided. If you’re interested in joining our usher ministry, please contact Jim Baird at jbaird@amalighting.com.

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 Scripture verses for you to use in praying for the Pastoral Transition Process. The theme for the month of November is Trusting and Not Being Afraid.

Pray the week of November 12 – November 18:

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:6–7

Pray the week of November 19 – November 25:

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

Pray the week of November 26 – December 2:

“The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The Lord is with me; he is my helper.” Psalm 118:6–7

MISSIONS NEWS

OUR MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK are Hysen and Esmeralda Kanani, serving with CRU among students in Albania.