Avondale Senior Adults Program (ASAP) will meet on Thursday April 25, 2024 at 12:00 noon in the Fellowship Hall. We will have a delicious luncheon. You will be called for a reservation. Our speaker for this meeting, Mr. Jack Shaw, will present "The History of Lake Norman." Please continue to bring in your pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Recycling Program. Many thanks to all that helped fill Easter Eggs and the donations of tissues to Sedgefield Middle School.

Avondale Adult Education

Serving People from All Places: Understanding our Immigrant Neighbors, their Journey and U.S. Policies

Guest Speaker:

Angelica Garnett

April 24th, 5:30PM

Fellowship Hall

Come join us for an Avondale Adult Education event led by Angelica Garnett. She's a bilingual and bicultural educator who has spent 16 years working with and advocating for the immigrant community in Charlotte. Garnett was born and raised in Colombia before moving to the U.S. She taught for several years at Myers Park High School. She now oversees the Asylum Narrative Translation Project which helps asylum seekers share their stories. The workshop lays the foundation for a basic understanding of the immigration system, looks at how the border situation impacts communities, and offers opportunities to engage. 

When: April 24 (Wednesday) at 5:30 pm

Where: The Fellowship Hall

Light refreshments will be served. 

No RSVP is required to attend, but if you need childcare, please register here so we can make those arrangements.

SCUBA VBS Registration will be coming very soon! Stay tuned!

The 2nd Annual Kick It To The Max event honoring the legacy of Max Shanks is THIS SUNDAY April 21st, 3-5PM. Kickball, live music, food, and fun(draising)! Proceeds will benefit Take the Trip Foundation, Charlotte Bike Camp, and the Max Shanks Scholarship Fund right here at Avondale Children's Center.

Visit the event website for more info about sponsorships, tickets, and directions to the MARA Complex.

Coming up on Sunday, April 21st, 2024

Join us for worship on April 21st at 10AM as we continue the Easter season and celebrate our Risen Savior! Pastor Jim will continue our Sermon Series: The Jesus I Never Knew. Our scripture lesson comes from Matthew 9:35-36. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay up-to-date on all of our most recent video uploads. Livestreams are scheduled each week and will appear at the top of our YouTube Channel as "Upcoming Live Streams" and under the "Live" tab.

Easter Gifts Update

Thank you again to those who contributed above and beyond by blessing Avondale with a financial gift at Easter time. Our Facilities Fund received $4200. The Handbell Restoration project is $1878 closer to our goal. And Avondale contributed $1048 towards the PC(USA) One Great Hour of Sharing funds. We ask God to bless these gifts toward the growth of our faith community in His name. Please click here to view a slideshow of the memorials and honorees.

Prayer List

Libby Stanley; Jean Pitts; Judy Durfey; Melinda Shamblin; Friends and family of Caroline White; Bill, Anne and Daniel Caudill; Camille Goode; Fran McCoy; Ulli Otto; family of Mike Page; Lindsey DeBorde; Amanda and Eric Shanks; Betsy and Rick Shanks; Corey, Jessica and Griffin Shanks.

Connect With Us

Please do not hesitate to request prayers from Avondale for the joys or concerns on your heart. We encourage you to let us know of any sickness, crisis, or situation where we can provide support or care. You may contact Rev. Jim Ewing. We will keep prayer requests on this list for four weeks. Please let us know if you would like them extended.

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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