CHILDREN’S MINISTRY SUNDAY - OCTOBER 1

This Sunday, October 1, you are invited to come and see what God has done in His faithfulness for the children of our church. Aim to be in the sanctuary on time (or even early) so you don’t miss one moment of God’s beauty in our children! 

BHM26.2 MARATHON - OCTOBER 1

Please be aware that the BHM26.2 Marathon will be taking place Sunday, October 1, morning from 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The route begins at Veteran's park and includes sections of Valleydale Road, Caldwell Mill Road, and County Route 14. There will likely be road closures and traffic for those coming to church from that area. Follow THIS LINK for more information, including a map of the full route.

FELLOWSHIP DINNER - OCTOBER 1

Join us this Sunday, October 1, in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30-8:00 PM for a time of food and fellowship. We’ll be having manicotti, tossed green salad, and garlic knots with s’mores sleeping bags for dessert.

COVENANT MOMS PRAYER - OCTOBER 4

All covenant mothers are invited to join us this Wednesday, October 4 from 8:30-9:00 AM in the Conference Room as we pray for the children of our church and community in the 30 minutes before Women's Bible study. We will gather in prayer on the first Wednesday of each month. 

GREETER MINISTRY

Our Greeters serve to be a welcoming presence for everyone as people, and especially visitors, enter on Sunday mornings. We are in need of a few more to join us in this service of hospitality. Join us for a luncheon on Sunday, October 8, at 12:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall as we briefly share the vision and enjoy food and fellowship together. Please contact Marsha Wakefield cwdr1@bellsouth.net for an RSVP.  

MEN'S RETREAT - OCTOBER 13 & 14

Men from high school seniors to senior citizens, join us for this year’s Men’s Retreat, October 13-14, at Worldsong Missions Place in Pell City. To sign up, follow THIS LINK. If you would like to know more information, contact Blake Harris at blake@avpc.org. 

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE - OCTOBER 15

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. 

MEMBERSHIP NIGHT - OCTOBER 20

Are you thinking about church membership at Altadena? Come to our next Membership Event, 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. 

SALTSHAKER COMING IN NOVEMBER

Many of you have missed reading our monthly Saltshaker during the past few months. Don’t worry! The Saltshaker will be back in November. In the meantime, we wanted to provide you with the most requested section: birthdays! You can find a list of the September and October birthdays in the Parlor, Welcome Center, or by following THIS LINK. We hope you enjoy celebrating with your church family, and a new edition of the full Saltshaker will be available soon.

WOMEN’S FALL BIBLE STUDY

Please join your AVPC sisters the Fall semester as we study through the book of Judges together. If you would like more information, contact Amy MacCaughelty at amycmac6@gmail.com

MEN’S FALL BIBLE STUDY

There are many Bible study and fellowship opportunities for the men of AVPC this fall. If you would like more information about any of the men’s Bible studies, contact Blake Harris at blake@avpc.org.

CHURCH DISCIPLINE

The Session, in its exercise of church discipline, has voted to excommunicate one of our members due to unrepentant sin.

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 MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK are Dan & Gini Herron – Serge. They have worked with Serge in the US beginning new churches for 37 years, first in Uganda and then in Spain and the southern Mediterranean (where churches are not welcome). Since 2020, Dan began working in Serge USA developing training for new leaders, doing crisis intervention, and recruiting new cross cultural workers. Dan is also the Area Director supervising teams in Latin America.