Avondale eNews - April 3, 2024

Christ is Risen Indeed!!

Easter Gifts

Thank you to all who blessed Avondale with Easter gifts. Please click here to view a slideshow of the memorials and honorees.

Upcoming Events

Join our very own liturgical artist, Cheryl Judd-Magee, the second Monday evening of each month for Painting Our Prayers. Cheryl leads this monthly session for artists of all ages and skill levels and encourages participants to grow in faith and spirituality through art and sacred space.

The class meets in the Art Room from 6:30-8:30 PM and our next session is Monday April 8th.

Avondale Adult Education

Serving People from All Places: Understanding our Immigrant Neighbors, their Journey and U.S. Policies

Guest Speaker Angelica Garnett

April 24th, 5:30PM

Fellowship Hall

Come join us for an Avondale Adult Education event led by Angelica Garnett. She's a bilingual and bicultural educator who has spent 16 years working with and advocating for the immigrant community in Charlotte. Garnett was born and raised in Columbia before moving to the U.S. She taught for several years at Myers Park High School. She now oversees the Asylum Narrative Translation Project which helps asylum seekers share their stories. The workshop lays the foundation for a basic understanding of the immigration system, looks at how the border situation impacts communities, and offers opportunities to engage.

When: April 24 (Wednesday) at 5:30 pm

Where: The Fellowship Hall

Light refreshments will be served.

If you need childcare to attend, please email sheawchambers@gmail.com so we can make those arrangements.

Opportunities to Serve

Help continue the legacy of Max Shanks at the 2nd Annual Kick It To The Max event on April 21st. Kickball, live music, food, and fun(draising)! Proceeds will benefit Take the Trip Foundation, Charlotte Bike Camp, and the Max Shanks Scholarship Fund right here at Avondale Children's Center.

Visit the event website for more info about sponsorships, tickets, and directions to the MARA Complex. Register by April 6th!

Worship at Avondale

Coming up on Sunday, April 7th, 2024

Join us for worship on April 7th at 10AM as we continue the Easter season and celebrate our Risen Savior! This week we welcome a special guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Tom Robinson who will present a word from God and lead us in Holy Communion. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay up-to-date on all of our most recent video uploads. Livestreams are scheduled each week and will appear at the top of our YouTube Channel as "Upcoming Live Streams" and under the "Live" tab.

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Staff News

Rev. Jim on Vacation

Rev. Jim is out of town this week for a much needed vacation with family. Rev. Dr. Tom Robinson will be our guest preacher for Sunday April 7. If you have an urgent pastoral emergency, please call the church office or Rev. Jim will also have limited access to his cell.

Welcome Rev. Dr. Tom Robinson, Guest Preacher!

The Rev. Dr. Tom Robinson is an honorably retired minister. He graduated with a Master of Divinity degree from Union Presbyterian Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary. He served four churches until his retirement, and has served two others as bridge interim. He and his wife, Sue, live in Indian Land. They have two children and four grandchildren, with a fifth expected in May.

Member News

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Take the Next Step -

Sunday May 5th, 2024

Are you interested in learning more about Avondale and joining our community? The next Inquirer’s class will be offered on Sunday, May 5th from 11AM -1:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be served and child care will be available. Please contact Ann Patterson at 704-517-3953 or annpatterson@me.com or click the link to register. We look forward to knowing you and sharing how God is working at Avondale!

Children and Communion

Avondale Presbyterian Church believes children are an important part of our worshiping community. We promise to nurture, educate, prepare and love our children from the minute they are born and support them through out their lives.

We are delighted to inform you of recent updates to Avondale’s procedures around serving communion to children during Sunday school. Avondale takes an active role in educating our children and helping to prepare them for communion.

Click here for the Children & Communion guidelines

Prayer List

Judy Durfey; Melinda Shamblin; Friends and family of Caroline White; Bill, Anne and Daniel Caudill; Camille Goode; Fran McCoy; Ulli Otto; family of Mike Page; Lindsey DeBorde; Amanda and Eric Shanks; Betsy and Rick Shanks; Corey, Jessica and Griffin Shanks.

Connect With Us

Please do not hesitate to request prayers from Avondale for the joys or concerns on your heart. We encourage you to let us know of any sickness, crisis, or situation where we can provide support or care. You may contact Rev. Jim Ewing. We will keep prayer requests on this list for four weeks. Please let us know if you would like them extended.

Member Directory

Do you use the directory often? Do you prefer a paper copy? We can provide one.

If desired, please contact the office. We will print a copy and mail it to you. Or, open the UPDATED Directory here (same password as the website). Email Fay for a password, printed copy, or updates.