Avondale Presbyterian Church | November 9, 2022 | |
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This Sunday
Join us Sunday for worship at 10 AM. Our sermon series "Platitudes of Faith" continues. Our sermon is “God Said It, That Settles It” and our Scripture is Psalm 119: 105-107.
For those joining online, we broadcast live via YouTube and Facebook. Find the links here.
Last Sunday
Baptized Sunday were three children, Henry Melancton Worf, Jack Byron Culbertson, and Henry Peter Culbertson.
Recent services and church emails can be found anytime on our website.
This past Sunday, our YouTube live stream failed; however, our Facebook live stream did not! Here is the link: https://youtu.be/vWnG0Z5qjc4
Nursery & Sunday School
Open Sundays 9:45 AM to 12 noon for 3 and under. Bonnie Howard is looking forward to caring for your child while you worship!
Adult Sunday School groups at 11 AM.
Information for Children's Sunday School and more is here.
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Mighty God, may we offer our gifts to you 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.
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Good Grief on Nov 12
A new grief group called Good Grief will be starting this Saturday, November 12 beginning at 9 AM in the conference room. Bring a breakfast item to share.
Come share, listen and be a part of a community of support. All are welcome!
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Youth Retreat this weekend
The Youth Group Fall Retreat is this weekend! 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.
Thank you to our adults on the trip this weekend!! Zach Chambers, Shea Chambers, Court Stephenson, Meg Stephenson, Arthur Baum, Jim Ewing (Fri-Sat PM), Jessica & Corey Shanks (Sat only).
Youth Fundraiser
Thank you to all who supported the youth holiday sale, benefiting our youth ministry. The sale is now closed. Mark your calendar to pick-up your order on Sat., Nov 26!
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Room In The Inn - begins Dec 4
Room In The Inn begins in December - and we need your help!
December through March, each week we will need volunteers to serve in various roles with Room In The Inn. Read more about the positions and ministry on our website. And then please sign-up to help!
Invite friends too.
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Sacred Space Art: "Painting Our Prayers"
Nourish your creative self!
This program 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. For more details, see our website or contact Cheryl Judd-Magee.
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ASAP is on the 17th!
ASAP will meet on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 at noon in the Fellowship Hall. We will have a delicious luncheon. PLEASE PUT THE DATE CHANGE ON YOUR CALENDAR! - ASAP PLANNING TEAM
P.S. Please bring your pop tabs and any items you have for the free table.
Many thanks, Brenda
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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 to learn what's involved! Contact Kay.
Click here to enjoy an ACE Ministry update.
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Help with Worship
Reader, Setup, Nursery, Greeter....more.
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Lunches for Homeless
sign-up for Nov 2 here.
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Taizé Services
Reader, greet, music
....sign-up with Ted Todd.
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We are seeking a volunteer for our Giving Garden. This is the area of campus with the raised garden beds. Speak with Cindy McKenzie about what is involved! | |
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Church Triumphant - Shanks
With deep sadness we shared earlier this year that John Maxwell Shanks, 7, joined the Church Triumphant July 10, 2022. A service will be held at Avondale on Sunday, November 20 at 1 PM with a reception to follow. We invite you to read the obituary with more details. Please join us in keeping the Shanks family and friends in your prayers.
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Click here for more information about the Celebration of Life gathering and a Magical Christmas Trail | |
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Church Triumphant - Thomas
It is with deep sadness that we share that Bill Thomas, 78, brother of Mahlon Thomas (Susan), passed away October 26, 2022. A service will be held Saturday, November 19 at 1 PM at Hunt Springs Baptist Church in Sanford, NC. Please join us in keeping Mahlon, Susan and all Bill's family and friends in your prayers.
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Please Welcome - Martha White
It is with joy that we welcome Martha White to our church staff. Serving in our finance office, Martha comes to us with 21 years of bookkeeping experience from her time working with the Blossom Shop. Martha will be working Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Her weekends are usually spent in the mountains at her home in Ennice, NC where she likes to kayak, fish, listen to audio books, do yard work and wood working.
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Member Concerns
If you know of 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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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. Or, open the updated directory here. Email Caroline
for a password, printed copy, or updates.
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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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