September 5, 2021
In-person and Online at 10 AM
Rev. Jim Ewing
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Mark 7: 1 - 8; 14 - 23
7 Now when the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around him, 2 they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with defiled hands, that is, without washing them. 3 (For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not eat unless they thoroughly wash their hands, thus observing the tradition of the elders; 4 and they do not eat anything from the market unless they wash it; and there are also many other traditions that they observe, the washing of cups, pots, and bronze kettles.) 5 So the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, “Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with defiled hands?” 6 He said to them, “Isaiah prophesied rightly about you hypocrites, as it is written, ‘This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; 7 in vain do they worship me, teaching human precepts as doctrines.’ 8 You abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition.”
14 Then he called the crowd again and said to them, “Listen to me, all of you, and understand: 15 there is nothing outside a person that by going in can defile, but the things that come out are what defile.” 17 When he had left the crowd and entered the house, his disciples asked him about the parable. 18 He said to them, “Then do you also fail to understand? Do you not see that whatever goes into a person from outside cannot defile, 19 since it enters, not the heart but the stomach, and goes out into the sewer?” (Thus he declared all foods clean.) 20 And he said, “It is what comes out of a person that defiles. 21 For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come: fornication, theft, murder, 22 adultery, avarice, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, folly. 23 All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.”
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Today during worship we will receive Holy Communion. If you are worshipping with us virtually, we invite you to participate using common bread and juice. |
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Your help is needed on Sunday mornings!
Sign-up for Sunday volunteer opportunities using the link below.
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Thank you for joining us in worship.
If you are interested in hearing more about Avondale, please take a moment to fill out our Next Steps form. We look forward to hearing from you and the opportunity to share how God is working through the Avondale community.
Our next New Member/Inquirer Class starts next week!
September 12 & 19 / 11 AM - 12:30 PM at Avondale
Sign-up using this link below.
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Avondale Baby Blessing Basket |
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We celebrate with great anticipation and joy - a new addition coming to the Tate family! A baby boy is expected September 13, 2021. Member Care invites you to share in the excitement of Stephen, Gina and Miles by signing up to contribute to a Baby Blessing Basket! The sign-up includes diapers, wipes and their most frequented grocery stores and take-out restaurants. Items can be dropped off at the church office on or before September 12.
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Prayer Requests
Allman Family; Billy Caldwell; Hannah Caddell; Louise Ron Crossley; Krista Curtis; Max, Gracie & Harper Daniel; Jozsef Eyer; Teresa Fox; Family of Claire Graham; Kim Kirk; John Merritt: Alonzo Miguel of Yakama Nation; Annaweinita Miller of Yakama Nation; Tim O'Neil; Rita Outland; Richard Parker; Bob Rudisill; Tina Sanderson; Shannon Family; Sarah Sperry; Gail Trippodo; Courtney Williams & Family; Rick Young IV.
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Member Concerns
If you know of any member concerns or needs, please email Jim.
Member Directory Online
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Many of you have inquired about ways to give and support the victims of the most recent natural disasters. Next week we will receive a special offering for the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance organization. The PDA works to support and provide resources for disaster survivors throughout the world. Next Sunday your contribution will bless the victims of Hurricane Ida and the Haiti Earthquake. All loose cash placed in the offering plate, along with checks, made payable to Avondale with “PDA Special Offering” noted in the memo and any contributions made through PayPal, using the special offering link that will be provided are all ways you can contribute. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and gifts to this meaningful cause! |
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Scan the QR code above using your smart phone camera to pull up the Avondale giving webpage!
For those of you who contribute to your pledge through the offering plate on Sunday, there are many opportunities to fulfill your commitment including, mailing a check, PayPal or a one-time or reoccurring bank draft. Drafts can be setup or changed at anytime. Please contact Jessica for more information.
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The Taize prayer service has been postponed for one week! We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 14th at 7 PM!
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Stewardship Kick-Off!
Next week we will kick-off our annual Stewardship campaign! Following worship you will be invited to pick-up your pledge packet which will contain a letter from our Stewardship committee and a pledge card that we ask you to return by Sunday, October 3 for the dedication of our gifts. If you are unable to pick-up your card following worship, they will be mailed on Tuesday, September 14.
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A Message from the Director of Music
The Avondale Music Ministry is gearing up to resume rehearsals for Worship Choir and Handbell Choir in September and we need YOU!
Read about opportunities to make music, who can participate, and more....
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Sunday School and Small Group Opportunities!
Last Sunday was an exciting day with a great turnout! We celebrated Rally Day with youth kick-off, fellowship, education opportunities, recognizing our students and teachers, gifting Bibles to our children, a Baptism and collecting school supplies for our ACE children. Thank you all for your contributions and joy surrounding the day! If you missed it and are interested in learning about the small group and Sunday school classes this fall, use the links below to explore the opportunities!
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Avondale Presbyterian
2821 Park Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: 704-333-6194
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