Avondale Presbyterian Church | September 7, 2022

WORSHIP

This Sunday

Join us for worship this Sunday at 10 AM. Our "Working 9 to 5" sermon series begins. This week's sermon is "If God Does it ... So Should We." It is also our Stewardship Kick-Off!


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


Last Sunday

Find recent services and church emails anytime on our website.


Nursery

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

STEWARDSHIP

This Sunday marks the kick-off of our stewardship season! Please pick-up your stewardship packet at worship and help us celebrate our mission and ministry, the gifts and talents of our congregation, and pledges for the coming year. (Pictured: recent Avondale stewards)

AVONDALE IN ACTION

Music Ministry - join in!

Join us in sharing beautiful music to the glory of God. Join our choir or handbell choir this season. Expertise is not required. Open to most all ages.

Rehearsals:

-Choir - Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 PM

-Handbells - Sundays from 4-5:15 PM

Contact Rich Stanley

Avondale Adventures - is soon!

The next Adventure begins Wed, Oct 5 ! Details and registration will be available soon. This Adventure runs through Dec 7 and the children's Christmas performance will be Sun, Dec 11. Volunteers are especially needed to help with the food, dinner and children at 5 PM.

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.

Avondale Youth Group

Worship - Youth Group had a great kick-off on Sunday, August 28. We are grateful to the youth and leaders for sharing summer experiences with us in worship.

Kick-Off - For the Youth Group festivities following worship, they reported that we "had a lot of new faces and can already tell we are off to a great year!"

Sunday Night Meetings - We are looking forward to our first regular Sunday Night Meeting this Sunday, Sept 11. 

Youth Opportunities - We also have two great opportunities to join in our Music Ministry at Avondale. 

- The Handbell choir will be rehearsing on Sundays 4 - 5:15 PM. Join in with Shea! There is a long history of youth joining this choir.

-Also, we want to check-in to see if any youth are interested in being in a youth choir....yes? We will discuss this as a group on Sunday.

-Any questions can be directed to Rich Stanley ([email protected])

ASAP Meetings- last and next

WOW, ASAP MEMBERS! Our August mission to collect school supplies for Sedgefield MS was a HUGE success.

The students and teachers of Sedgefield are so appreciative. Many, many thanks to all of you for bringing some bookbags along with the paper, pencils, markers, colored pencils, Kleenex and post-it-notes. 

Many thanks to Olivia Magee, Page Woods and Nell McRae for all the help they gave to get the supplies ready for the pick-up. We are so happy to participate in helping the teachers and students of Sedgefield Middle.

Our next meeting will be Sept 22 at noon in the Fellowship Hall. We will have a VERY special program. The StarClaire 5 (Mahlon, Dennis, and Jackie) will share their beautiful music with us. We are so excited!!

Happy September to all of you! - Your ASAP Planning Team

Christmas Marketplace

Saturday, December 3

Vendor registration coming soon!

Save the date to join us for a great holiday market celebrating local artisans and with great gifts!

Crossroads Christmas Program 

Sunday, December 18

Spread the joy and the word and invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join us for a Christmas concert at 3 PM. 

GIFTS OF SERVICE
Help with Worship
Reader, Setup, Nursery, Greeter....more.

Lunches for Homeless

7 spaces open for Oct 5. Sign-up here.

Taizé Services
Reader, greet, music
Office Support
Can you help cover the office on occasion? Contact Cheryl.

MEMBER & STAFF NEWS

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JOB OPENINGS:

Please help spread the word!

-PT Financial Coordinator

-PT Interim Director of Christian Education

-Early Education Teachers

avondalepresbychurch.org/jobs

OFFICE

Starting September 23rd, the church office will be closing 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.

ASAP Birthdays

Join ASAP in celebrating our senior members. Here is a list of ASAP birthdays!

-Sept 1 - Sandy Brodof

-Sept 3 - Stewart Farris

-Sept 9 - Brenda Coble*

-Sept 15 - JoAnne Sahlie (Celebrating #91)

*pictured

And all August and September here.

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.

OLIVIA MAGEE has printed copies at worship. See her to get a copy!

Member Concerns
If you know of any member concerns or needs, please email Rev. Jim. Please send us your Prayer Requests too.
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