PICNIC IN THE PARK
Join us this Saturday 6:30 – 8:00 pm for dinner, dessert, and yard games at Altadena Park. The Outreach Team is hosting Picnics at the Park to help us connect with our community through the park. Enjoy fun with your friends and family while engaging with our neighbors. We plan to host 4 of these through the summer on the 4th Saturday evening of the month.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL BRUNCH THIS SUNDAY
This Sunday at 9:45 AM will be the first of four summer fellowship brunches to be held during the Sunday school hour. Join your church family for some fun and food. The next brunch will be Sunday July 31. For more information, refer to the Spring 2022 Sunday School sheet - which can be found in the Parlor and Welcome Center. During the remaining weeks of the summer quarter, we will have our normal Sunday School classes, which are as follows:
Pilgrim’s Class – Dan Dougherty, James Walls and Barry Parker will co-teach this class, which will focus on various psalms. Each teacher will pick out his favorite psalms and teach on those during his week.
Fellowship Hall Class – This class will continue our emphasis this summer on “A Theology of Work.” Andy Coats, Paul Barber, John Wimberly and Luis Orteza will teach various aspects of this important and relevant topic.
Acton Hall Class – This class will focus its attention on questions 1-29 of the Westminster Larger Catechism. This rich and ancient resource assists us in our spiritual formation, that we might resist a world that is desperately trying to form us according to its image instead of the image of Christ. This class will be team-taught by Michael MacCaughelty, Brent McClenny and Scott Wilson.
Young Adult Class – Blake Harris will continue to provide leadership for this class, in a topic to be announced shortly. The Young Adult Class meets in the Mezzanine Room (above the church kitchen)..
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NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY
A new directory is in the works but we cannot do it without you. During our brunch this Sunday, you have the opportunity to have your photo taken for an updated church pictorial directory. Please take advantage of this opportunity.
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Be in prayer for WACK week - which starts July 5. You can still register by grabbing a form from the Parlor or Welcome Center or online by visiting our website, HERE
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MEMBERSHIP WEEKEND
Are you thinking about church membership at Altadena? Come to our next Membership Event, Friday, July 15. Attendance at this or another weekend offered throughout the year is required for church membership. Visit the Events tab of the church website, email Christine (christine@avpc.org) or call the church office to register and request childcare. Deadline to register is July 10.
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GIRLS DISCIPLESHIP DIRECTOR POSITION
AVPC is now accepting applications for the Girls Discipleship Director position. A complete job description and application can be found on our website, HERE. Refer anyone you think may be interested in this position to the website. Application deadline is July 10.
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BABY SHOWER
The women of Altadena will be hosting a baby shower on July 18, at 7:00 PM, at the home of Lynn Bratton. This shower will be honoring Heather Prettyman and Abi Bostrom.
You can contribute online through CCB, by using THIS LINK, or in the collection envelope in your Sunday school class. Please designate ‘baby shower’ in the memo line of your check.
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COMING SOON - MEN’S GAME NIGHT
Calling all men to join us for a game night – no gaming skill required – at the home of Holt and Laura Gray (1416 Buckhead Road, Vestavia Hills, 35216) at a date TBD. Pizza provided!
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NEW FACILITIES MANAGER
After interviewing several well-qualified candidates, the committee is pleased to welcome David Mayhew as our new facilities manager. David will officially begin his duties in mid-July. Please pray for David during this transition period and offer a word of congratulations and encouragement to him when you see him.
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MEN OF THE VALLEY
Over the next 5-6 weeks, we have a unique opportunity to serve our church body, as there is a gap between our former facilities manager, Jody Fredrickson, and the new facilities manager, David Mayhew.
The Facilities Team (Al Foster, Josh Putman, and Bill Sommer) calls for the aid of the men of our church to fill this gap.
Each Saturday morning over the next 5-6 weeks, we will have several small maintenance projects around the church. A Signup such as this will go out several days prior to enlist volunteers.
The projects are able to be completed between 7-10am in order to finish the work in a timely manner without taking the bulk of anyone's Saturday.
Click HERE to see the list of the projects for this Saturday and to sign up.
On behalf of the Facilities Team and church staff, Thank you!
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WORSHIP CENTER TEACHERS/HELPERS NEEDED
Would you be willing to share the love of Jesus with our 4, 5, and 6 year olds this summer during either late or early service? The time commitment is 40 minutes. Contact Catie (catie@avpc.org) to join in this children’s ministry adventure.
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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.
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LADIES BIBLE STUDIES
Ladies of Altadena come join your sisters this summer as we study the Word together. This summer we will have an 8 session study spanning June and July, with a week off for VBS. Our study, “Anxiety: Finding Comfort and Reassurance from God” addresses a real felt need for most of us these days! We will focus on scripture each week as we press in to God, seeking His answers to our need. Please join us. Each lesson stands alone, so we encourage you to come as your summer schedule allows. This is a great time to join if you haven’t been before, or rejoin if you’ve been away for a bit! You'll find women who will warmly welcome you, and will honestly share the struggles and joys of their walk with God. Childcare for all ages is provided at the Wednesday AM study. Study guides will be available for purchase in the Church Parlor in May.
Monday afternoons: 3-4:30 at the home of Wendy Allison (4612 S. Lakeridge Dr. 35244) and via ZOOM (contact Wendy to be added to zoom list). No babysitting provided. Beginning May 30-July 25th. There is, however, no meeting on on June 20, and 27 and on July 4.
Wednesday mornings: 9-11 meeting in the church parlor. We begin June 1-July 27 There is childcare for all ages. There is no meeting on the Fourth of July.
Fridays 1:00. Contact Martha Darden for information 205-527-8933
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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.
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MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITY
Jeremy Martin has contacted us about a unique opportunity to serve his ministry in London this summer! He is looking for a team of eight adults to help repair the ministry house in Southall, London. This team will be made up of people from other churches, not just AVPC.
For many years the ministry house's doors have been opened to Asylum Seekers, Refugees, or people who needed help getting back on their feet. All who come to the house receive an open invitation and the love of Jesus. Now, parts of the exterior have become damaged and are in need of repair. The project will consist of painting, construction, and landscaping at the property. There will also be guided exploration of Southall and even opportunities to share Jesus with local residents.
Dates of Trip:
August 20 - 27, 2022 (depart US on August 19)
Per Person cost of trip:
$1550 + airfare (includes room, meals, ground transportation, building material and local labor). If you are interested please contact Jeremy Martin:
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OUR MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK are Anthony and Sayo Odtohan who live and serve in Chiba, Japan. They serve with Mission to the World where Anthony serves as a ministry assistant and deacon for Bilingual Worship in Oyumino Christ Church.
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June 20 - June 26
Daniel 5-6
Daniel 9-10, 12
Ezra 1-2
Ezra 3-4
Ezra 5-6
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June 27 - July 3
Zechariah 2, 12
Ezra 7-8
Ezra 9-10
Esther 1-2
Esther 3-4
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LOCATION
4660 Caldwell Mill Road
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