Avondale Presbyterian Church | October 19, 2022

WORSHIP

This Sunday

Join us Sunday for worship at 10 AM. We begin the sermon series "Platitudes of Faith." Our Scripture is Deuteronomy 30: 14 - 19 and sermon is "Everything Happens For a Reason."


For those joining online, we broadcast live via YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.


Last Sunday

Recent services and church emails can be found anytime on our website.


If you wanted to contribute to the Special Offering for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance for victims of Hurricane Ian, go here


Nursery

Open Sundays 9:45 AM to 12 noon for 3 and under. 

FINANCE & STEWARDSHIP

Giving Statements

Giving Statements for quarter ending September 30, 2022 went out recently. Have you noticed on your statement it has last year's pledge amount? Click below to see a Giving Statement example.

Giving Statement Example

Why do you give to Avondale?

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Dedication Sunday was held recently, a day we bring our pledge cards to signify our financial commitment to the church. If you have yet to bring your pledge card, there is still time!

Mighty God, may we offer our gifts to you this day with generosity and gratitude, and may we live with that same spirit, so that your grace and love spread to others and empower them to do likewise. In Christ, we pray. Amen.

AVONDALE IN ACTION

ASAP & News for the Congregation - Oct 27

ASAP will meet Thurs, Oct 27 at noon for our Luncheon. We will have a very special program and we would like to invite the congregation to join us. The program will begin around 12:30. David Caudle and Sabrina Winters (whose specialty is wills and estate planning) will present our program. For our luncheon, you need a reservation. Call Brenda Coble 980-297-4997 or 704-525-0787 by Tues, Oct 25 at noon. For the program, just come at 12:30 PM. ASAP Planning Team

You're invited to ASAP's luncheon and program. To eat lunch, make a reservation by noon on Tues, Oct 25!!

Room In The Inn "How To" - Oct 30

As the temperature drops and the days shorten, remember that Room In The Inn will start in December and will run through March - and we need your help!

We will host a "how to" training to acquaint members with the various volunteer opportunities with Room In The Inn on Sun, Oct 30. The training in the Fellowship Hall will follow the worship service and will be brief- less than a half hour. We will also have snacks.

Join us and learn how you can help!

More about Room In The Inn

Take the Next Step - Oct 30

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 in the Choir Room, near the Children's Sunday School rooms. We invite you to take the Next Step and express your interest by completing the Visitor/Guest form on our website. 

YOU ARE INVITED!

Youth Group Trip - Nov 11

The Youth Group Fall Retreat is coming soon! Friday, Nov 11 the kids depart for Camp Grier and return Sunday, Nov 13. Their weekend will be filled with Amazing Race style games, a mission project, hiking, devotions, free time and worship.

YOUTH GROUP's current study is the book "We Cry Justice" by Leo Harris.

This year, we have 25-30 youth - approximately 20 high schoolers and 8-10 middle schoolers.

Sacred Space Art - Painting Our Prayers - begins Nov 7

Nourish your creative self!

This class will be a unique opportunity to participate in the process of prayer through painting and exploring the struggle and grace that comes through making art together. After the initial two classes, which will serve as an introduction to the medium, the class will meet monthly. 

Find details and sign-up information on our website.

Sacred Space Art classes

GIFTS OF SERVICE

Help with Worship

Reader, Setup, Nursery, Greeter....more.

Lunches for Homeless

sign-up for Nov 2  here.

Taizé Services

Reader, greet, music

....sign-up with Ted Todd.

ACE Ministry

Can you help cook for the kids once a month? Read more.

Serve with ACE Kids Café 

We are actively seeking a volunteer to lead Kids Café, the ministry that prepares a meal once a month for kids. Kay Chelena has been leading this for years and is ready to pass the torch and will train her successor. Come serve along side Kay in to learn what's involved! Next date is Friday, Oct 21 10am-12.  Contact Kay.

AVONDALE CHILDREN'S CENTER

MEMBER & STAFF NEWS

Church Triumphant - Coates

It is with deep sadness that we share that Billie Ann Coates, 85, joined the Church Triumphant October 15, 2022. Billie joined Avondale in 2011. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 2 PM at Avondale with a reception following. Please keep Billie's, and daughter Paige's, family and friends in your prayers. 

Daughter: Paige Hamilton, 3026 Somerset Dr., Charlotte, NC 28209-1436

Church Triumphant - Jernigan

It is with deep sadness that we share that Stuart Jernigan, father of Amanda Shanks (Eric), joined the Church Triumphant October 14, 2022. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2 PM on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Avondale with a reception following. Please join us in keeping the Jernigan and Shanks family and friends in your prayers. Obituary

Church Triumphant - Boyd

It is with deep sadness that we share that Betty Boyd, 92, joined the Church Triumphant Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Betty joined Avondale in 1962. A service will be held at Avondale this Saturday, October 22 at 2 PM with a reception following. Please join us in keeping her family and friends in your prayers.

If you can usher for this service, please contact Patricia Burke in the office. 

Church Triumphant - Darling

It is with deep sadness that we share that Barbara Darling, 74, joined the Church Triumphant Friday, October 7, 2022. Barbara joined the church in 1984. A service will be held at Avondale on Sunday, October 23 at 2 PM with a reception following. Please join us in keeping her family and friends in your prayers. Obituary

Daughter: Wendy Darling Pittard, 7811 Triple Creek Trail, Huntsville, AL 35802

SERVICES & CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Friday, Oct 21 at 2 PM

Stuart Jernigan


Saturday, Oct 22 at 2 PM

Betty Boyd

Sunday, Oct 23 at 2 PM

Barbara Darling


Thursday, Oct 27 at 2 PM

Billie Coates

To help usher, please contact Patricia Burke.

To help with a reception - hands and /or food - please contact Debby Sacra

Welcome New Staff - Patricia Burke

We are pleased to announce that Patricia Burke has joined us in the office! Patricia was hired to help in Jessica's role through the end of the year. Working part-time, she began on Monday and will be working in the office Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays. Patricia is experienced in church operations and we are grateful to have her on board! Read more about her here.

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. 

JOB OPENINGS

Please help spread the word!

-PT Financial Coordinator

-PT Interim Director of Christian Education

-Early Education Teachers

avondalepresbychurch.org/jobs

FRIDAY HOURS

The church office closes 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.

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.

Avondale Presbyterian Church
2821 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209
Church Office: 704-333-6194
Avondale Children's Center: 704-377-6960
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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