Avondale Presbyterian Church | September 28, 2022 | |
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This Sunday
Join us for worship this Sunday at 10 AM as our sermon series "Working 9 to 5" continues. This week's sermon is "Hurts, Habits, and Hang-ups of Work," Our Scripture reading is Matthew 20: 1-16.
For those joining online, we broadcast live via YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.
Next & Last Sunday
Next week is Dedication Sunday. We invite you to bring your pledge card for 2023 as we dedicate our gifts. Recent services and church emails can be found anytime on our website.
Nursery
Open Sundays 9:45 AM to 12 noon for 3 and under.
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Why do you give to Avondale? | |
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Take the Next Step
Our next class for new members and inquirers, called Next Step, will be Oct 30 and Nov 6. This 2-part class will be held immediately following worship. If you are interested to learn more about the class, Avondale, or the Presbyterian Church… we invite you to take the Next Step and express your interest by completing the Visitor/Guest form on our website.
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YOU ARE INVITED! Grab a friend and your lunch and come hear the music! | |
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Sacred Space Art offers 2 new classes
Intro to Calligraphy with Martha Branden - begins Oct 15
Painting our Prayers with Cheryl Judd-Magee - many dates - first is Nov 7
Find details and sign-up on our webpage.
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Avondale Adventures
begins Oct 5
Wednesdays at 5 PM
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Fall Carnival
Sat, Oct 29
4 - 7 PM
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Youth Group Fall Retreat
Nov 11-13
to Camp Grier
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Actors Needed for "A Christmas Movie"
High School and Adult actors needed for the play "A Christmas Movie." This will be presented on Dec 11 following worship with music provided by the Avondale Adventures Choir. Rehearsals will begin in October. Please contact Rich Stanley if you are interested or for more information.
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Crossroads Christmas Program
Sunday, December 18
Spread the joy and the word and invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join us for a Christmas concert at 3 PM.
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Help with Worship
Reader, Setup, Nursery, Greeter.... more.
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Lunches for Homeless
7 spaces open for Oct 5. Sign-up here.
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Taizé Services
Reader, greet, music
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Church Triumphant (Ewing)
With deep sadness we share that Maurice Ewing (76) of Blowing Rock, NC, the father of Rev. Jim Ewing (Carrie), joined the Church Triumphant Sunday, September 11, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 24 at Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church in Blowing Rock with a reception to follow. For more details, see the obituary. Please join us in keeping Jim and the Ewing family and friends in your prayers.
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Church Triumphant (Graham)
With deep sadness we share that Rose Graham joined the Church Triumphant Sunday, September 18, 2022. Rose joined Avondale Presbyterian Church in January 1974. A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 22 at 2 PM, with Rev. Jim Ewing presiding, at Evergreen Cemetery, 4426 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205. Please join us in keeping her family and friends in your prayers.
Obituary
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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.
Our Prayer List is shared Sundays in our Bulletin email.
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JOB OPENINGS:
Please help spread the word!
-PT Financial Coordinator
-PT Interim Director of Christian Education
-Early Education Teachers
avondalepresbychurch.org/jobs
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OFFICE NEWS:
Starting September 23rd, the church office will be closing Friday afternoons at 12 PM for the weekend. However, if you have a pastoral emergency, please do not hesitate to call Jim or an Elder so we can support you.
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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.
For a printed copy, online directory password, or updates, email Caroline.
OLIVIA MAGEE has printed copies at worship. See her to get a copy!
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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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