November 27, 2022

In-person and Online at 10 AM

with Rev. Jim Ewing

"Hope, Peace Joy & Love"

1st Sunday of Advent

Our sermon today is

"Hope"

Scripture Reading:

Isaiah 40: 28-31

28 Have you not known? Have you not heard?

The Lord is the everlasting God,

  the Creator of the ends of the earth.

He does not faint or grow weary;

  his understanding is unsearchable.

29 He gives power to the faint

  and strengthens the powerless.

30 Even youths will faint and be weary,

  and the young will fall exhausted,

31 but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;

  they shall mount up with wings like eagles;

they shall run and not be weary;

  they shall walk and not faint.

Advent at Avondale

Join us at Avondale and find/share hope, peace, joy and love this season.

All are welcome to the passages, programs and presents of Advent.

More information for this season's worship, mission/ministry and discipleship here.

Welcome

Visitors & Guests

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 knowing you and the opportunity to share with you how God is working through the Avondale community.

The Offering Plate

Let us give thanks to God!

The financial gifts you give today are used for God’s ministry here at Avondale and beyond. There are many ways to give - auto-draft, mail to the church, Sunday offering plate, and online giving using this link or scan the QR Code above.

More About Finance

As the end of the year approaches, we invite you to think about finance and Avondale.

-Pledge cards for 2023 are available on Sundays and in the office. A pledge card in fillable PDF format (desktop only) is also available.

-Contribution Envelopes - would you like some for next year? Let us know! Last day to request is Nov 28.

-Year-End Giving Information - Want to contribute stock? Want to make a gift and apply it to 2022? Read about Martha White and find her contact info and schedule. Find all this here.

- Auto-Bank drafts do not auto-renew each year. Authorize your 2023 draft! Find all forms and Finance contact info here.

Member Care Corner

Celebration of Life for Max Shanks

If you were not able to attend, here is a link to the service: 

https://youtu.be/rHSI9-ALcEU

More Avondale Congregation News

Recently...

-Mason Todd got married.

-Catherine Hall got married.

-Callie Magee got engaged.

-Natalie Thomas got engaged.

Ask your Avondale friends (the parents of the young adults above) about their family news!

Please Pray for....

Family of Betty Boyd; family of Billie Coates; Logan Cole; family of Barbara Darling; Dylan Dewyer; family of Maurice Ewing; Paige Hamilton; Fran McCoy; family of Mike Page; Reed family; Amanda and Eric Shanks and the Jernigan family; Betsy and Rick Shanks; Corey, Jessica and Griffin Shanks; and Bill Thomas.

A Prayer

Great God of all, you know us so well. You know our pain. You know our loss. You grieve with us, you cry with us as tragedies plague your people. You work beside us in ministry and mission. God of grace, open our eyes, hearts and hands to the movement of your Spirit in this world. Restore hope to the suffering, mend the hearts of the hurting, grant us the strength to support those in need. As we forage for hope, may we bear the good fruit of faith, turning to each other and to you in love. Restore us, Holy God, with your hope. We pray this in the name of Christ. Amen.

Connect with us

Please do not hesitate to request prayers from Avondale for the joys or concerns on your heart. We encourage you to let us know of any sickness, crisis, or situation where we can provide support or care. You may contact Rev. Jim Ewing.

To update our prayer list, email Caroline.

Member Directory

Our online edition is updated regularly.

Here's a link to the latest directory.

Need the password? Email Caroline Starnes.

Prefer a paper copy of the member directory?

We can provide one! Contact the office or see OLIVIA MAGEE on Sunday to obtain a copy.

Mission & Ministry Corner

Announcements

AVONDALE IN ACTION

Nov 27 - 1st Sunday of Advent "Hope"

Nov 27 - Begin pick-up of Advent devotionals & "Avondale's Got Heart" Advent activity

Nov 28 - Last day to request Contribution Envelopes

Dec 3 - Christmas Marketplace

Dec 4 - 2nd Sunday of Advent “Peace”

Dec 4 - Congregational Meeting

Dec 4 - Room In The Inn

Dec 6 - PWA (Women's) Bible Study

Dec 6 - Taizé Prayer Service

Dec 7 - Roof Above Lunches

Dec 10 - Good Grief (support group)

Dec 11 - Angel Tree Gifts due

Dec 11 - Congregational Meal

Dec 15 - ASAP and John Tosco & Group

Dec 15 - ACE Christmas Party

Dec 18 - "Avondale's Got Heart" tree decorating

Congregational Meeting

December 4

following Worship

for the purpose of election of officers.

Youth Holiday Sale -did you pick-up your order?

Advent Activity

pick-up the kit

"Avondale's Got Heart"

Christmas Market Vendors

Sat, Dec 3

Good Grief

support group

Sat, Dec 10

Angel Tree Tags

still available!

sign-up for a child/family

Volunteers needed for ACE Party

Dec 15

Save the date for joyful music this season.

December 11 – The music of our Avondale Adventures children will be shared on December 11 with the Preschoolers sharing songs about Moses before the play and the Elementary age children will sing songs during the play, “The Christmas Movie” that follows worship.

December 18 - “Glorious Light of Christmas” Cantata worship service at 10 AM

“Crossroads Christmas Concert” sing along to your Christmas favorites at 3 PM; refreshments

Welcome Dale Mace

With joy, we welcome Dale Mace to our church staff. Serving as our Interim Director of Christian Education, Dale brings a deep passion for family ministry. He has 26 years in youth ministry serving with Providence Presbyterian where he began attending in 1989. Dale also has a bachelors in Earth Sciences and Geography and can drive a fork lift! Dale and his wife, Jennifer have three children – ages 27, 25 and 19. Currently, Dale is employed as a scientist with Duke Energy and is also attending Union Presbyterian Seminary. 

Read about all our new staff.

Children's Ministry on Sundays

Click the box below to learn about navigating Sundays with babies and children at Avondale. Learn about the nursery, activity bags, and Sunday school.

Please complete the Sunday School form if your child goes. It's short!