Avondale Worship
We invite you to worship with us Sundays at 9:30 AM. Check your email for our digital Sunday Worship Bulletin with this week's service broadcast link.
Sun, Dec 27
Sermon: "This is just the beginning"
with Rev. Jim Ewing
Crossroads is providing our Worship music this Sunday.
Worship following Christmas...
On Sun, Jan 3, our guest preacher will be Rev. Dr. Tom Robinson.
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Pass the Peace
We invite you to Pass the Peace to another Avondaler during Sunday Worship. Text/respond....
"May the peace of Christ be with you."
"And also with you."
In case you missed it...
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Sun, Dec 20
Advent theme: "A different sort of Christmas" / Sermon: "A Hope"
Youth Confirmation & Baptisms also shared.
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Weather Forecast Changes Plans
Unfortunately, due to weather, we have made the decision to cancel our outdoor Christmas Eve services as well as our drop-in opportunities planned for the day.
Updates:
Christmas Eve Live Service
We invite you to join us Christmas Eve at 4:30 PM for a live-streamed service. To join, use the link in tomorrow’s worship email. You can also view the service at a later time on our YouTube channel.
Christmas Eve Scripture
Isaiah 11: 1 - 4; 6 - 9 (CEB)
Luke 1:26-45 (NRSV)
Luke 2: 1 - 20 (NRSV)
John 1: 1 - 5 (NRSV)
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Christmas Day Service
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Join Avondale on Christmas morning, or at your leisure, for a short Christmas service. Check your email for the link or visit our YouTube Channel at 7 AM to enjoy.
"A Christmas Meditation"
Scripture: Matthew 1: 18 - 25
with Rev. Jim Ewing and our Avondale Music Ministry
Christmas Day Drop-In
We also invite you to drop-in to the Sacred Garden between 12 and 5 PM to enjoy the illuminated Advent Wreath and Christ Candle, with a short reading and time for reflection. You will also find a celebration of the gifts received this season and list of Christmas memorials and honorariums.
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Weekdays @ 7 AM - Morning Devotion see below
Dec 23 - Avondale Social
Dec 23-25 - ACC Holiday Closure
Dec 24-25, 28 - APC Office Holiday Closure
Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Live Service
Dec 24 - Sharing of Memorials & Honorariums
Dec 25 - "A Christmas Meditation" Service
Garden Drop-in between 12 -5 PM
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Dec 27 - Worship music by Crossroads
Dec 29 - Lunches for Homeless Neighbors
Jan 1 - APC Office Holiday Closure
Jan 3 - Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Tom Robinson
Jan 5 - Taizé Prayer Service Link
Jan 6 - Avondale Social
Jan 26 - Lunches for Homeless Neighbors
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Avondale Social TONIGHT @7 PM
See some warm smiles and faces this evening at the Avondale Social! You never know who will show up or what you might hear.
Zoom link: GET FROM YOUR AVONDALE EMAIL
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Celebrating the Gifts We Bring
On Christmas Eve, we will celebrate the gifts of Advent. See our social media and emails as we recognize the Memorials & Honorariums from the Christmas Stars fundraiser, as well as all our gifts shared this 2020 advent season.
On Christmas Day at the garden drop-in, we will also be commemorating all the Memorials & Honorariums with a display list and the stars.
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Morning Devotion
Have a little extra time off? Join the Morning Devotion, weekdays at 7 AM. The devotion is approximately 10 minutes, with optional visit time following. We are using the devotional, "Live in Grace, Walk in Love: A 365-Day Journey," a book by Bob Goff. You don't need the book to participate; however, you do need the Zoom link!
Zoom info: GET FROM YOUR AVONDALE EMAIL
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End-of-Year Receipts
Please remember to turn in your 2020 receipts for reimbursement soon and by the end of the year. The office closes for Christmas Dec 24, 25 and 28. Thank you!
End-of-Year Giving
Trying to make those last contributions for tax year 2020? Checks dated and mailed during the last week of December will be counted Tuesday,
January 5th to allow for USPS delay. PayPal automatically time stamps donations, if you prefer to contribute online through December 31st.
A Stewardship Update
Many have sent in 2020 pledges and end-of-year giving! Also, t he 2021 pledge total of $476.8k has exceeded 2020's campaign! Thank you to all . Here are the numbers.
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Member Care
Birthdays, babies, marriages and Faithful Friends... oh my! For more news of our Avondale family, click here or read our Newsletter! See above.
Member Directory
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Confirmed & Baptized
Join us in celebrating the Confirmation Class of 2020 and welcoming them into the membership of the church! Eight youth were confirmed on Sunday, December 13 during the Advent Walk and a recording was shared in this past Sunday's service. Baptized Sunday, November 13, 2020 in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit was A. J. Schilling and Claire Schilling.
Read the youth's "Faith Statements" and more in our bulletin.
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Church Triumphant
It is with deep sadness that we share that Bertelea “Bertie” Izetta Steely, the mother of Trish Boyd, joined the Church Triumphant December 2, 2020 in Huntersville. Obituary
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Church Triumphant
It is with deep sadness that we share that Mabel Apple Huffines, the mother of Paula Huffines, joined the Church Triumphant December 16, 2020 in Greensboro. Obituary
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ACC Holiday Closure
Christmas - Dec 23-25
Teacher Retires
Ms. Gloria is retiring after caring for countless little ones over 22 years! A celebration of Gloria will be held in January. Details to come.
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The Toucans (2's) are grateful and thankful for their friends! |
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AVONDALE STRATEGIC 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
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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
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