15 MINUTE CHOIR

The “AVPC 15-minute choir” will be singing this Sunday, March 19, in the LATE SERVICE. Our anthem will be Andrew Peterson’s well-known song, “Is He Worthy”. The choir will rehearse in the choir room from 10:40–10:55 AM (optional early rehearsal from 10:25–10:40 AM), then sing that anthem with the choir in the LATE SERVICE. We hope you will join us.

MEN'S QUARTERLY GAME NIGHT

Men of all ages, join us tonight, March 16 for a night of pizza and board games at the home of Holt and Laura Gray from 6:00-8:30 PM. RSVP to Holt at (205) 999-0213.

ALTADENA PARK WORK DAY

All able bodies – young and old – are encouraged to come help with another Park work day, scheduled for this Saturday, March 18, at 8 AM. A variety of projects are on the list, including path and wooden fence improvements. Please bring your work gloves and garden tools, such as shovels and wheelbarrows. After a morning of hard work, pizza will be provided for lunch.

EASTER FLOWERS

Now is the time to pick up an order form for Easter flowers. Details can be found on the forms located in the Parlor and Welcome Center. Deadline to order is April 2.

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

We are once again making Altadena Park available for a blood drive Sunday, April 2. The bus from Lifesouth Community Bloodcenters will be here from 1:00-7:00 PM. No appointment is necessary, but if you would like to schedule a time, you can do so HERE.

WEEKDAY CUSTODIAN POSITION

The church is looking for someone to fill a paid, part-time position, who can perform custodial work for 20 hours a week. For complete job description and application, visit our website, or go to THIS LINK.

GHK – PART-TIME PRESCHOOL MUSIC TEACHER

God’s House Kindergarten is looking for a part-time music teacher for the 2023-24 school year. Hours are 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Monday – Friday. The pay for this position is $16-$20 per hour with PTO days. Responsibilities include leading children ages 2 - 5 in music classes and performances. Must love children while being patient and flexible with the ability to create lesson plans. Experience & degree preferred. For more information and job application, contact Michelle Taylor (michelle@avpc.org).

W.A.C.K. 2023

Registrations are now open for this year’s WACK week, July 10-13. Grab a pamphlet from the Welcome Center or Parlor or you can register on our website, HERE.

AVPC is proud to partner with world REnowned scientist Dr. Baroness Von Glutenfrietenheimer for this year’s WACK! One of the greatest minds of the 21st and 22nd Century, Glutenfrietenheimer is REvolutionizing life with her latest and gREatest invention, the ReWoReMo! This fantastic feat of modern technology is taking churches across the country by storm, and may foREver REshape and REvitalize the way we do worship! Join us and register now for a week of REformation and REvamping as you experience this new kind of worship!* 



*Dr. Baroness Von Glutenfrientenheimer does not assume REsponsibility for any accidents, mishaps, or time warp RElated disasters that might occur during this seminar.

DIVINE DESIGN SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS COMING SOON

This class (taught by Steve Whitner and Jill & Fran Sciacca) will be offered in April and May. The purpose of this class is to provide a biblical foundation for spiritual gifts and service, and to help believers explore their own unique personality types and spiritual gifts so that they will be fruitful and fulfilled as they discover and utilize their spiritual gifts in a place of service. This class will begin with a 2-hour Myers-Briggs Type Indicator seminar on Saturday, April 1 (led by Jill Sciacca) from 1-3 PM, and will continue during the Sunday School hour in April and May. Due to the personalized nature of this class and the fact that each week builds upon another, size is limited to 12 people and advance signup is required. (Note: The Saturday seminar is mandatory and participants are expected to attend at least 7 out of the 8 classes. You can sign up by calling the church office at 205-967-0680.) 

HANDYMAN SERVICE TEAM

The Diaconate of AVPC has created a new mercy ministry opportunity called the Handyman Service Team. We seek to focus God’s love and Christ’s compassion upon the church body in a tangible way. This team is comprised of volunteers within our church body who are willing and able to use their spiritual gifts, talents, skills, and time, to assist members who are unable to complete small tasks around their homes. We invite both men and women, youth and adults to volunteer for this Team and to serve as you can and as you feel you are called.

To sign up for this service opportunity, CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO THE FORM:



If you have questions, please contact Matt Jackson at mtjlegal@aol.com

CCB TRAINING

Are you interested in learning how to access and use the features of our church database software, CCB? Then please complete this short form and we will schedule a training seminar with all the basics in mind. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS FORM.

LADIES SPRING BIBLE STUDY

The Gospel of Mark paints an important portrait of Jesus as Israel's promised Messiah. Mark's account also makes clear how Jesus' kingship confounds public expectations by emphasizing his humility, suffering and sacrifice. Please join your AVPC sisters this spring semester as we study through this powerful book together. Our Monday studies will meet at 3:00 PM at Wendy Allison's house; Wednesday studies are at at 9 AM in the Church Parlor, and Wednesday night offers an optional 5:00 – 6:00 PM time to bring your dinner for fellowship, with Bible study from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at the home of Lea Anne Parker. Friday's study is at 1:00 PM at the home of Judy Bates. Study books are available in the Parlor for a cost of $7.00. Contact Amy MacCaughelty with questions, 205.706.6016.

SAVE THESE DATES

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for these upcoming events: Community Easter Egg Hunt, April 8; Membership Weekend, Friday, April 21; Camp Solid Rock, June 5-8 with Thursday evening activities.

UPDATED PASTORAL TRANSITION FAQ DOCUMENT 

We encourage you to check out the Pastoral Transition FAQ document which can be found in the parlor and in the Welcome Center. An electronic version of this document can be found on the church website or by following THIS LINK.

PRAYER MINISTRY NEWS

The Prayer Prompt bookmarks from the Prayer Ministry Team are now available for use. Pick up your copy from the Parlor, the Welcome Center, or by following THIS LINK. Each month there will be a specific theme, and four Scripture verses for you to use in praying for the Pastoral Transition Process.

Scripture reading for March 19 – March 25:

“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, guarding the paths of justice and watching over the ways of His people.” Proverbs 2:4-8

FAMILY SERVES INITIATIVE

It is our practice at AVPC to ask all our members to help out from time to time with some light volunteer work to serve the church in one of four areas. We call this our “AVPC Family Serves” initiative. If you have not taken advantage of the opportunity to serve yet, click HERE to be taken to our website and find out more details about our Family Serves initiative. Then complete the simple form to join others in serving your church family or to opt out of this. All those not opting out (no reason need be given for opting out) will be asked to serve from time to time. Questions? Contact the church office 205.967.0680 or email christine@avpc.org

MISSIONS NEWS

OUR MISSIONS OF THE WEEK are the various committees and agencies for the PCA. The PCA has 10 permanent committees and agencies, which serve as support for churches, members, students and missionaries all over the world; the Administrative Committee, the Committee on Discipleship Ministries (CDM), PCA Bookstore, Covenant College, Covenant Theological Seminary, Mission to North America (MNA), Mission to the World (MTW), PCA Foundation, PCA Retirement and Benefits, Inc. (RBI), Reformed University Ministries (RUM), and Ridge Haven Conference and Retreat Center.