ANNUAL PARENT MEETING

Join Clint Cvacho and Catie Lumpkin for our annual parent meeting this Sunday, August 27, from 5:00-6:00 PM in Acton Hall. Childcare will be provided. This year’s vision, mission and ministry initiatives will be announced for the upcoming year. Bring a snack to share!

CHANCEL CHOIR INVITATIONAL

Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to try out the choir for one week? If so, we encourage you to attend our Chancel Choir Invitational this Sunday, August 27, from 5:00 – 6:30 PM. During this time, the choir will learn a choral anthem to be sung in September. You will also be introduced to some of the 2023 Christmas music. Childcare is available and no audition is necessary. If you would like more information, contact Heather (heather@avpc.org).

WOMEN’S FALL BIBLE STUDY

Please join your AVPC sisters this Fall semester as we study through the book of Judges together. In the book of Judges, we will learn of the great depth of God’s love, patience, and mercy as you see it continually offered to people who do not deserve or appreciate it. We will be beginning our Monday studies next week on August 28, at 3:00 PM at the home of Wendy Allison. The Wednesday morning studies will begin the following week on September 6 at 9:00 AM in the Church Parlor, and the Wednesday night studies will also begin next week on September 6 at 6:00 PM at the home of Lea Anne Parker. In addition, the Friday studies will begin the following week on September 8 at 1:00 PM at the home of Judy Bates. Study books are available in the Parlor for a cost of $10.00. If you would like more information, contact Amy MacCaughelty at 205-706-6016.

NEW TOPICS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

Our new Fall semester of Sunday School begins September 3. You can pick up an informational sheet in the Parlor, Welcome Center, or you can find it by following THIS LINK.

COMMUNITY GROUPS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 6

AVPC Community Groups will begin September 6. If you would like to join a community group or would like to know more information, email Jack Morris at crowndoc84@gmail.com. 

MESSAGE OF THANKS FROM JEANETT BENNETT & FAMILY

"What a beautiful, loving, family we have at AVPC. Your expressions of love and kindness have overwhelmed me during this period of bereavement due to the passing of my beloved husband, George. The food, cards, hugs, the church staff, including Young jin Jeon, and Austin Amerson--each so helpful. Our family is grateful and blessed to be a part of this amazing congregation that epitomizes the love of Jesus. So blessed and thankful."



-Jeanett Bennett

TEMPORARY KITCHEN COORDINATOR

We are delighted to welcome Hillary Gamble as our temporary Kitchen Coordinator. We are thanking God for his provision of Hillary to our staff.

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 August is Love.

Pray the week of August 1 – August 5:

“By this everyone will know you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35

Pray the week of August 6 – August 12:

“For the Spirit of God does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 1 Timothy 1:7

Pray the week of August 13 – August 19:

“We have come to know and believe the love God has for us. God is love. If you live in love, you live by the help of God, and God lives in you.” 1 John 4:16

Pray the week of August 20 – August 26:

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” John 13:34

Pray the week of August 27 – August 31:

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. LOVE BEARS ALL THINGS, BELIEVES ALL THINGS, HOPES ALL THINGS, ENDURES ALL THINGS.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

UPDATED PASTORAL TRANSITION FAQ DOCUMENT 

We encourage you to check out the Pastoral Transition FAQ document which can be found in the parlor and in the Welcome Center. An electronic version of this document can be found on the church website or by following THIS LINK.

MISSIONS NEWS

OUR MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK are James and Lisa Dougherty. James serves as the OMF U.S. President and Co-National Director, and Lisa serves as Co-National Director. They work in mobilization, helping individuals and churches all over the world join in the work of building God’s church in Asia.