AVPC Newsletter 9-15-22

Thursday, September 15

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WOMEN’S FALL LUNCHEON

Ladies! Come enjoy lunch on us, this Sunday, immediately following the late service. This event will be held in Fellowship Hall and no reservations are required. We want you to come enjoy fellowship with your old friends, and make some new friends too. There is no childcare provided for this event, so dad can take the little ones home for nap time, and you can enjoy some ‘adult’ time. Come hungry! See you there!

PRAYER WALK

Next Sunday, September 25, you are encouraged to join us from 5:00 – 6:15 PM for a prayer walk around the church campus. As God continues to heal us from the pandemic, we are gathering to pray for our fall ministries especially related to our children and youth. Meet in the Fellowship Hall at 5:00 PM.

POTLUCK PICNIC - Saturday, September 24, the Outreach team invites you to a Potluck Picnic in the Park. Meat will be provided - bring a dish to share. Come join our neighbors and enjoy good food and beautiful fall weather. 5:30 - 7:00 PM.

NEW SERMON SERIES - ROMANS

Paul’s letter to the Romans has likely done more good for the world than any letter ever written. It contains the good news that the world needs, not just the world of Paul’s day, but the world of ours as well. This book should come with a warning, because those who receive it and believe it will never be the same again.

NEW TOPICS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

Fall Sunday School has begun this Sunday. You can pick up an informational sheet from the Parlor or Welcome Center. Read what topics are offered for Adults, Youth and Children. To view electronically, CLICK HERE.

FALL MEN'S STUDIES

This fall, we will be offering several different Bible study opportunities for the men of Altadena. On the first and third Sunday of every month from 5:00-6:30 PM, we will be meeting at the home of Barry Parker with Luis Orteza leading. Carpooling from the church is also available. On Monday mornings we will meet from 6:30-7:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Together we will share a light breakfast while studying the Parables of Jesus. If you have any questions, you can contact Blake Harris at Blake@avpc.org.

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

We are once again making Altadena Park available for a blood drive - Wednesday, September 28. The Lifesouth Community Blood mobile will be here from 12:00-7:00 PM. No appointment is necessary, but if you would like to schedule a time, you can do so HERE.

MEN'S MONDAY STUDY

This Monday, 9/19, the Men’s Monday Morning Study continues from 6:30-7:30am with a light breakfast and weighty teaching on the Parables of Jesus.

BOILER ROOM PRAYER – NEW LOCATION

The boiler room prayer location has changed to GHK E-6. This is in the GHK building – next to their offices. This location is convenient and has no stairs to maneuver. Please consider joining us during early or late service.

WOMEN’S FALL BIBLE STUDY

This fall, we will again offer two study times. We will meet on Monday afternoons from 3-4:30 at the home of Wendy Allison. And then will meet on Wednesday mornings from 9-11:00 AM in the church parlor. There is childcare for all ages offered Wednesday mornings, including supervision for homeschool work. We will be studying the book of Ecclesiastes, considering what brings meaning to our lives, a pertinent topic in this ever changing world. Study guides are now available for purchase for $9.00 in the church parlor.

EVENING MEAL - THIS SUNDAY

The Fellowship meal for this night will be a “bring your own” event. Pack a family picnic and join us in the park or Fellowship Hall if there is rain.

MEN’S RETREAT 2022

This year’s Men's Retreat is October 7-8 in Chulavista, AL. Enjoy a renewing time with brothers in the woods just 30 minutes away. To sign up, follow THIS LINK. Registration closes September 30. If you have any questions you can contact Blake Harris at Blake@avpc.org.

GRAY HAVENS IN CONCERT

Come hear the Gray Havens in concert at Altadena, on September 25. The Gray Havens is a narrative-pop band from Nashville Tennessee led by singer-songwriter and producer, Dave Radford. Since their beginning in 2013, their projects have been hailed as “an imaginative treatment of faith…[having] a visionary quality that’s both playful and enraptured.” They have a knack for creating a listening experience similar to paging through your favorite book, with richly textured compositions and multi-layered lyrics.

For AVPC families, scan this QR code for a discount price on tickets until September 18.

Visit THIS LINK to learn more about the Gray Havens.

ENGAGING DISABILITY: Did you know our church has a newly-formed team that exists to serve and support families impacted by disability? This group hosts a monthly Parent/Caregiver Support Group on the first Tuesday evenings of each month. For more details on this meeting or other channels of support, contact Nicole Collier (205.480.9343).

MEMBERSHIP WEEKEND

Are you thinking about church membership at Altadena? Come to our next Membership Event, Friday, October 14. There, you will meet church staff members, hear about ministry opportunities, and get to know others who are new to the church. Attendance at this or another weekend offered throughout the year is required for church membership. Visit the Announcements tab of the church website, email Christine (christine@avpc.org) or call the church office to register and request childcare. Deadline to register is October 7.

COVID PROTOCOL

Both early and late services are mask-optional in the Sanctuary; seating in the Parlor is social distanced and mask-required for the early service.

MEN'S COFFEE

Geared towards men of any age, this group meets every Thursday at 9 AM in the Conference Room for coffee, a sweet treat, and conversations about life. All are welcome - drop by anytime.