September 4, 2022

In-person and Online at 10 AM

Rev. Jim Ewing

Luke 14: 25 – 33

The Cost of Discipleship

25 Now large crowds were traveling with him, and he turned and said to them, 26 “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. 27 Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it? 29 Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it will begin to ridicule him, 30 saying, ‘This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.’ 31 Or what king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand? 32 If he cannot, then while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for the terms of peace. 33 So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.

This Week

A Congregational Meeting follows worship on September 4. details

Next Week

Our Stewardship 2023 campaign kicks-off!

Member Care Corner

Prayer Requests



Hannah Caddell; Sallie Chumley; Anthony Corriher; Maurice Ewing; Jozsef Eyer; Caroline Farris; Tommy Gribble; James Higgs; Kim Kirk; Wendy McCreery; Drew Milholland; Homer Myers; Kendale Nicholes; Tim O'Neil; Cathy Norris; Ulli Otto; Rita Outland; Betty Patterson; Reed Family; Corey Shanks, Jessica Shanks and all the Shanks Family; David Waller; Courtney Williams & Family.

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Church Triumphant

Mary Reed, daughter of Caroline Reed and aunt of Zoe Reed, joined the Church Triumphant August 5, 2022. A memorial service was held earlier this month. More details, see the obituary.

Please keep Caroline, Zoe and all her family and friends in your prayers. To send condolences: Caroline Reed, 1751 Pierce St, Daniel Island, SC 29492

Help Pray for our Avondale family and beyond

This week, as in all weeks, we invite you to help pray over prayer requests for Avondalers and friends. Concerns and joys....we hope you will experience a very real connection to God and to the community of faith that is Avondale.

The links below share prayers and a blessing.

Prayer for Healing /  Blessing for Students 

Thoughts about Mission

Announcements

Music Ministry

Join the Choir or Handbell Choir! You don't have to be an expert. We welcome all skill levels. 

Adult Choir rehearsals are 

Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 PM

beginning August 31

Handbell Choir rehearsals are Sundays  4-5:15 PM

beginning September 11

Youth Group Update

We are grateful to the youth and leaders for sharing summer experiences with us in worship last week. Youth Group had a great kick-off last Sunday. They reported, "We had a lot of new faces and can already tell we are off to a great year!" The Sunday night meetings begin on Sept 11. It's not too late to join!

Lunches for the Homeless

Wed, Sept 7 - 2 spots open

Wed, Oct 5 - 7 spots open

Taizé Service - Sept 6 @7PM

A Taizé service involves sung and chanted prayers, meditation, and liturgical readings. There is no preaching. It is a time of communal prayer, song, and meditative silence.

If you've never been to an Avondale service - come! Find out why these have been going on for decades at Avondale!

PWA Bible Study - Sept 13

Save the date to join other women at Avondale for a time of study and fellowship. The next Bible study topic will be selected when the group resumes meeting on Tuesday, September 13 at 1 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Gatherings following this will be on the 1st Tuesday at 1 PM.