Avondale eNews - Dec 21, 2022

WORSHIP

This Weekend

Christmas Eve - Join us this Saturday at 5 PM for the lessons and carols service, "The ABCs of Christmas." A bulletin won't be needed as we sing our joy!

Christmas Eve Live Stream:

Facebook: https://fb.me/e/2sU18VZhh

Youtube: https://youtu.be/MhDx8SEm6Gg

Christmas Day - Join us Sunday at 10 AM for our "Stories of Christmas" service.

See the order of service and links at avondalepresbychurch.org/bulletin.

Nursery - will not be offered for these services; however, the services are meant for the whole family!

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

Last Sunday

Recent services and church emails can be found anytime on our website .

FINANCE & STEWARDSHIP

Avondale pledges have reached 90.4% towards our 2023 goal!

If you have yet to pledge, pledge cards are available on Sundays and in the office. A pledge card in fillable PDF format is also available (desktop only).

"The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born[a] will be holy; he will be called Son of God." -Luke 1:35

End-of-Year Messages from Finance

Auto-Draft for 2023

Renew for 2023! Or setup your pledge on auto-draft for the first time. You can stop/change at any time. more

2022 Giving

To apply financial gifts to 2022, gifts must be POSTMARKED by December 31 (updated). Mail can be dropped in our mailbox next to the office doors.

Finance

Martha White's info is also shared in the linked Financial Information.

Financial Information

AVONDALE IN ACTION

Office Closed

Friday, Dec. 23

Monday, Dec. 26

Tuesday, Dec. 27

Monday, Jan. 2

Office Note

Due to holiday closings and staff vacations, we encourage you to call or make an appointment before you come to the office in the weeks following Christmas!

If there is a pastoral emergency, you can always reach Jim on his phone.

Mahlon Thomas was named "Faithful Senior" by ASAP! ASAP recognizes seniors periodically who generously share their time and talents.

"Avondale's Got Heart" tree.

Serve with:

Roof Above Lunches

Serve with:

Room In The Inn

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Worship

Good Grief support group

The "Good Grief" group meets at 9 AM on the second Saturday in the conference room at Avondale. The group, led by Tom and Marian Stout, is open to all and is for people experiencing grief of all types.

Come share, listen and be a part of a community of support. All are welcome.

"Grief is not linear."

Next Date: January 14

UPDATE

Congregational Meeting

The Session called a congregational meeting for the purpose of electing our new slate of Elders for the next term. Elected was Paula Huffines, Tom Stout, and Todd Oswald.

VIDEO & PICTURES

"The Christmas Movie"

If you're weren't able to see the play shared this past Sunday, watch it here!

Also enjoy some great pictures of the Avondale Adventures children, our Avondale actors and more - here!

Painting Our Prayers

with Sacred Space Art

...continues in the new year. Held from 6:30-8:30 PM, the next classes are:

-Jan 9

-Feb 15

-Mar 13

-Apr 10

Click here to read the announcement.

Presbyterian Livestock

A Christmas Marketplace vendor (Harry Greyard) collected gifts for the Presbyterian Giving Catalog. For the Livestock program, monies were collected to supply 4 goats and a piglet to people in other countries. These valuable animals offer nutrition and income to those who need it most. Goats are given as a pair and enhance food security through milk, cheese, butter and yogurt.

Women's Retreat in '23

March 17-19

Our lives have changed over the past few years. Events out of our control have touched every aspect of life. God works in our lives through trouble and hardship as well as joy and peace.

Let's all carve out time to reflect, connect and foster hope.

Pick-up a brochure and register to attend the Women's Retreat Register early to save money $.

MEMBER & STAFF NEWS

New Members

November 13, the Session had the privilege to welcome our newest class of members to Avondale. Read more about them here so that you can welcome them too!

-Faith Magallanes

-Deborah Sandefer

-Gail Lippitt

-Jessica and David Abadir and children.

-Sherri and Brad Bissell and children.

-Caroline and Jason Strauss and children.

Church Triumphant

With sadness we share that Helene SanDominick, 100, joined the Church Triumphant December 12, 2022. Additional news will be shared when/if it becomes available.

Staff News

Caroline Starnes, our Communications Coordinator, is leaving Avondale. Her last scheduled day in the office is December 22. Caroline said that she is immensely grateful to have had the opportunity to work at Avondale for the past seven years and has loved the Avondale community. "I take countless special memories of Avondale with me and hope I've made contributions of value to this community I've been proud to be a part of!"

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 .

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 (same password as the website). Email Patricia for a password, printed copy, or updates.