"Renegade Gospel"
Lenten Sermon Series
March 13, 20 & 27, 2022
Join us for week two.
"Renegade Gospel: Revolutionary Lifestyle" Matthew 7: 24 - 29
Special Offerings: Easter Gifts
Find forms at worship and online.
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"Renegade Gospel" Books Available
The book by Mike Slaughter that inspired our Lenten sermon series is available. We invite you to follow along! Copies are $5. Purchase following worship or in the office.
Nursery reminder!
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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Last week...
"Renegade Gospel: Rebel Jesus"
Mark 1: 21 - 28
Baptism - Goode-Yonnone
Annual Meeting followed worship
Special Offering: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance for Ukraine
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Next week...
"Renegade Gospel: The Most Important Question"
week 3 of our sermon series
Luke 9: 18 - 20
Special Offerings: Easter Gifts, Ten Cents-A-Meal
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eNews webpage: view services and church bulletins
Easter webpage: find our Lenten programs
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Mask Update from the Session
Sunday, March 13, the Session approved the recommendation made by the COVID Safety Task Force to follow the changes in mask mandates set forth by Mecklenburg County, dropping the required indoor face coverings. The Session continues to encourage face coverings during indoor gatherings and asks that you follow CDC guidelines regarding self-screening and quarantine periods should you contract or be exposed to COVID-19.
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Come help prepare a meal for children of the ACE program. The 3rd Friday of the month, volunteers cook a fresh, warm and nutritious meal for the kids to enjoy before they head home for the weekend (and food may not be plentiful). Contact Kay to sign-up. email
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Lunch with the Pastors
Mar 23, 30, Apr 6
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Make plans now to attend a mid-week Lenten Devotion with Rev. Jim Ewing and friends. These are hosted by various Park Road churches. Join in fellowship with friends, old and new, bring your lunch and celebrate the season of Lent.
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ASAP will meet at noon for a wonderful luncheon of ham, all the good sides, and a fantastic dessert! We have two service projects to complete before our meeting. If you can come and help fill Easter eggs for our children Egg Hunt or help get cards for our Faithful Friends ready to mail, PLEASE come at 11:15. We need lots of helping hands. |
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Our program will be presented by Jeff Park, a representative of JAARS. We hope to have a large group to hear all about what they do at JAARS. Your callers will begin taking reservations this weekend. PLEASE JOIN US FOR ASAP! Oh yes, don't forget your pop tabs for recycling. See you next week! - Planning Team of ASAP |
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The spring property workday is Saturday, April 2 from 8 AM to 12 PM. This is often a fun morning, full of fellowship and hard work. Tasks include cleaning out, planting, washing, painting and enjoying a donut while you catch-up with a friend. Mark your calendars and join us for a morning of caring for our beautiful campus! |
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The Egg Hunt at Avondale is on Palm Sunday following worship. Bring your little ones, and their baskets, for a fun time!
Can you contribute treat-filled Easter eggs? Please avoid candy with nuts for our families with nut allergies.
Please bring eggs to worship or the office by April 12. Thank you!
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Next Steps Class - begins Apr 24 |
Our next class for inquirers and new members is (3-part):
Sundays, April 24, May 1 & 15
from 11 AM - 1 PM
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A Congregational Meeting was held Sunday. All were invited to join us for a review of 2021 and reports on the financial health of Avondale.
"..as you take a look at this report, I hope you will see God at work through every event." Rev. Jim Ewing
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Rich stars in theatre production of "Cotton Patch Gospel," a rollicking, upbeat, hilarious musical. Details & Tickets
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Good Friday Blood Drive
April 15 - open to all
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Mending Wings Visit
Thank you to all for your support of Mending Wings, our honored guests, and for a joyous Congregational Meal together. Mending Wings invites us to partner with them and "help our people to fly again." Read more about the
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Room In The Inn
This Sunday is the final evening of RITI at Avondale. This winter season has been a success. Thank you to all the volunteers who made offering a warm, safe and welcoming shelter for our neighbors in need POSSIBLE!
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Opportunities to Serve
Worship: Liturgy Reader, Setup & Nursery Sign-up
Liturgy Reader needed for Sunday! Can you help?
Next date is Tues, April 5.
1 spot open for March 23.
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Baptism
Baptized March 13, 2022 in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, was Autumn Rosalie Yonnone, daughter of Nick Yonnone and Bridget Goode. 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 Yonnone-Goode Family
Nick, Bridget & Autumn
3012 Idlewood Circle, Charlotte, NC 28209
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ASAP Birthdays!
Happy Birthday to these Avondalers:
March 2 - Billie Coates
March 3 - Fran McCoy (95 years)
March 10 - Lyn Sweet
March 22 - Barbara Hill
March 25 - Shirley McDowell
March 29 - Lynn Wilkerson
To celebrate one's birthday by sending a note of love and care or a phone call, click here for info. |
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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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