Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 

Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. - 1 Peter 4:8-11

Pledge cards are available on Sundays and in the office.

A pledge card in fillable PDF format is also available. (Desktop only)

End-of-Year Messages from Finance

Auto-Draft for 2023

Time to 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 gifts to 2022, gifts must be received by the church on/before December 31.

Martha White's info is also shared.

Join us this Advent season.

Our Advent program

Share with F & F.

Find joyous music this season.

Moment for Mission this week is Room In The Inn

Advent Devotional -

pick-up this one for adults /families with older children

Advent Activity -

pick-up your

"Avondale's Got Heart" kit!

Advent Devotional -

pick-up this one for families with children

(12 and under)

4th Annual Christmas Marketplace - THIS SATURDAY!

Come out this Saturday to support Avondale's Christmas Market! Members and other artisan vendors will be here from 9 AM to 3 PM selling their unique, handmade goods. Enjoy the holiday atmosphere to start the holiday season in a good way!! Tell a friend!

Share the event on Facebook.

Taizé “Service of Remembrance”

Tuesday, Dec 6 at 7 PM in the Sanctuary

The song tells us that the Christmas Season is merry and bright, but that is not always the case for everyone. As the nights grow longer, we realize that for some, grief is a large part of their experience. So we are creating a space for us to acknowledge that because of our losses, this might not be the “most wonderful time of the year.” Join us for our Taizé’ worship service that recognizes the realities of the season while embracing the trust we have in God. During this candlelight service we will share prayers, readings, music, and a time for meditation that acknowledges God’s presence for those who mourn, for those who struggle - and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness. Everyone, regardless of church background, is welcome.

Roof Above Lunches -

next is Dec 12

All spaces remain open for future dates! Yes, we updated the SignupGenius. Our apologies. Please sign-up! Bring a friend to help.

DATE CHANGE THIS MONTH!!

Good Grief on Dec 17

A new grief group called Good Grief has begun. This new monthly group will meet at 9 AM on the second Saturday (change for December) in the conference room at Avondale.

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

"Grief is not linear."

ACE MINISTRY

More Angel Tree Tags Available

sign-up for a child/family

ACE Christmas Party

on Dec 15 - sign-up to help with the holiday party where the children receive their Angel gifts

Room In The Inn - begins Dec 4

Room In The Inn begins this Sunday!

Each week, December through March, we need volunteers to serve in various roles with Room In The Inn. Read more about the positions and ministry on our website. Sign-up early to get the role in which you want to serve. The first 2 Sundays are full, but volunteer spaces remain in future weeks. Avondale has been serving our homeless neighbors for over 20 years!

Youth Group Update

Our Youth Group ministry pivots this week from learning about the needs and challenges in our community, to a two week study of Hope.

Holiday Sale Fundraiser

Thank you to so many for supporting our youth! If you did not pick-up your order, find it in the Fellowship Hall or on the covered walkway facing the courtyard. Also, if you are still in need of poinsettias and greenery, the youth will be at the Christmas Marketplace this weekend. Buy raffle tickets for chances to win a Gift Basket. Come see us!

ASAP invites you for Dec 15

ASAP will meet Thurs, Dec 15 at noon in the Fellowship Hall. We will have a delicious holiday meal. Our program will be presented by JOHN TOSCO & GROUP. Come and enjoy wonderful Christmas music. We always look forward to this special time together.

All of our pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House will be turned in the last of December. Please bring what you have to this meeting. 

Happy Holidays to all,

Planning Team of ASAP

Join ASAP for the music of John Tosco & Group!

More Member 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!

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.