Join us this Sunday at 10 AM with Rev. Jim Ewing. Our sermon is "The Beattitudes" and our Scripture is Luke 6: 20 - 26.
In case you missed it....
May 8 - "You are the Potter"
May 1 - “Colors of Grace” cantata
Recent services and emails are on our
Coming Soon
May 22 - Rev. Dr. Tom Robinson, guest pastor
June 5 – Pentecost (Wear red!)
June 5 – Children’s Service
Children
Children ages three and up come to worship then go with teachers following the Children’s Moment. The nursery is open for those under three.
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THROUGH JUNE 8 - Loaves & Fishes
Join the Avondale Adventures children in their mission to collect "infinity" pounds of non-perishable foods! More on aNews.
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THROUGH MAY 15 - Clothing Drive
PWA is conducting another clothing drive for the clothing store at Sedgefield Middle School. More on aNews.
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JUNE 1 – Avondale Graduates
Share your news of family graduating (or having graduated since last May)!
We will share all the celebratory news in one list. Submit your graduate news online or by email or call the office. Enjoy a look back at last year's graduates! Please submit by June 1. We'll celebrate graduates with our June 12 service. |
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JUNE 4-5 – Men's Whitewater Rafting
In years past, Avondale sponsored a whitewater rafting weekend for gentlemen of the church. Let’s plan a revival. When? June 4-5, the first weekend in June. We’d leave Avondale mid-morning on Saturday, arrive Saturday afternoon, feast and have vespers Saturday night, raft the Lower New River in WV Sunday morning and return to Charlotte on Sunday afternoon.
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JUNE 1 - Lunches for Homeless
Our monthly lunch-making and delivery to Roof Above for our homeless neighbors is now the first Wednesday at 9:30 AM.
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JUNE 22 - Vacation Bible School registration
Join Avondale this summer for a fun VBS camp. Our theme is "Wonder World Fun Fest! Amazed by our Extraordinary Savior." Your child will be amazed at the extraordinarily fun week of music, Bible exploration, crafts, games, and more. Registration open through June 22. Seeking volunteers! Click here for details.
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Children's Sunday School
Parents, please complete a quick form!
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Volunteer with VBS
August 1-5. Click below for details and sign-up!
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St. Olaf Choir
Enjoyed the William & Mary Choir a few years ago? St. Olaf Choir is visiting Charlotte. Details stolaf.edu/tickets.
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Music Ministry
Our Music Ministry will soon go on summer break. Consider joining our Music Ministry this fall! Instruments, choir, band, handbells.... speak with Rich Stanley for details. We give thanks for all who contribute their time and talents as we rejoice in the Lord. |
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Celebrate all that is Avondale and look back at Avondale in Action this past quarter. From Youth Sunday to Easter Sunday, thank you to all in your support of our missions, ministry, each other, and the church - with faith, hope and love.
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ACE Ministry News
Last month, Avondale volunteers prepared a nice Easter lunch for Kid’s Café on Maundy Thursday. Along with a delicious meal, each student and staff member received an “Easter Bag” filled with homemade cookies, candy and a couple of trinket/toys to take home. Read more about our ACE Ministry in the newsletter. |
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Youth Group Fundraiser
Thanks to all who volunteered and supported our first fundraiser in partnership with the Charlotte Art Collective. It was a great success! We sold something like 228 raffle tickets and raised $565! Great job and many thanks! What's Ahead for Youth Group
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Join ASAP in celebrating some of our oldest members. Here is a list of birthdays for May - two people are over 90! Happy birthday today to Lee Ballard (pictured)!
Read the Avondale Newsletter to find out who was named "Faithful Senior" at the April ASAP gathering. |
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Hiring for Church Nursery
Dee Dee McDonald, who staffs our Nursery on Sundays, is moving! She'll be hard to replace but we need to do it.
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Baptism
Baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit was George Stephen Hill on May 8, 2022, the son of Stephen and Katy Hill. To send a note of love and care: The Hill Family
Stephen, Katy & George
6836 Rothchild Dr., Charlotte, NC 28270
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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 CHILDREN'S CENTER |
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Avondale Children's Center Art Walk
On May 26, the ACC will have an Art Walk and picnic with families. The children's artwork will stay up. Come view it!
"The Bubble Man"
ACC Chapel last week was done by a special guest. A friend of Linda Haigh's, known as The Bubble Man, delighted the children with his super bubble making and shared a Bible lesson about water and rainbows.
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Teacher Appreciation Week - The world is a better place because of teachers! They are dedicated, trusted adults in the lives of our children. Teachers make a difference. (It's never to late to thank a teacher!)
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Safe Alliance Walk
Show your support for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence at Walk A Mile With Safe Alliance on May 14. Join fellow Avondalers and the greater Charlotte community at NoDa Brewing for a family-friendly event that raises awareness and funds for Safe Alliance. To learn more and register, visit: walkamile.swell.gives
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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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