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September 12, 2021
In-person and Online at 10 AM
Rev. Jim Ewing
"Get Rich - Gratitude"
Luke 17: 11 - 19

11 On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, 13 they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were made clean. 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. 16 He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus asked, “Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? 18 Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 Then he said to him, “Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.”
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Our next New Member/Inquirer Class starts TODAY!
September 12 & 19 / 11 AM - 12:30 PM at Avondale
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Member Care Corner
Joanne Sahlie turns 90!
September 15
Send a Happy Birthday note!
5100 Sharon Rd Unit 406E
Charlotte, NC 28210
Baptized today, September 12, 2021 in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, is
Benjamin Owen "Bo" Mitchell
He is the son of Matt and Stefanie Mitchell and the little brother of Wade and Brooks. As a response to your commitment to tell him of the good news of the Gospel and to help him know of Christ's love, send a note of love and care.

The Mitchell Family
Matt, Stefanie, Wade, Brooks & Bo
3016 Somerset Dr
Charlotte, NC 28209
Avondale Baby Blessing Basket
Last week the Tate family welcomed a baby boy, Keegan Bailey Tate! Everyone is doing well and Miles is a proud big brother!

Many of you have signed up to contribute to the Baby Blessing Basket, and we thank you for your help! We ask that you please deliver these items to the church office by this Tuesday, September 14. We will be putting together the basket this week and hope to deliver it to the family by the weekend!
It is with great joy that we share that Carson Brooks Flowers was born September 6, 2021 to parents Wes and Caroline and grandparents, Jimmy and Christie! Congratulations on the new addition to the family!
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.
Member Concerns
If you know of any member concerns or needs, please email Jim.

Member Directory Online
For password information, email Caroline .
Mission Corner
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!
The Offering Plate
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.
Announcements
We invite you to join us in the the Sanctuary for Taize! We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 14th at 7 PM!
Stewardship Kick-Off - TODAY!
Today 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 at worship, there will be a drive-up opportunity following worship. Any cards not picked up by Tuesday, September 14 will be mailed.
Our fall Property Workday is coming up on Saturday, September 25th from
8 AM - 12 PM! We hope you will join us for a morning of outdoor work,
fellowship and fun.
Avondale Presbyterian
2821 Park Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: 704-333-6194