"Hosanna!" Children of Avondale Children's Center and Avondale open our service! |
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Maundy Thursday
Meal and "Colors of Grace"
Starting at 6 PM - Meal in Fellowship Hall
7 PM - Maundy Thursday cantata service
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Good Friday
Stations of the Cross
10 AM - 5 PM, Sacred Garden
Blood Drive
10 AM - 2:30 PM, Family Life Center
Communion
12-1 PM, Family Life Center
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Easter day
Worship at 10 AM, Family Life Center
Easter Gifts shared
Flowering of the Cross (bring flowers!)
Refreshments following the service
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Intentional invite someone!
Easter is a time when many people either come back to church after a long time away or visit for the first time. An invitation from a trusted friend makes it much easier to take that step.
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Meal before Service on
Maundy Thursday
Join us for a meal at 6 PM on April 14 prior to the Maundy Thursday service in the Fellowship Hall.
Beginning at 6 PM, Congregational Life will have tables setup for people to enjoy a meal together before the cantata service. No RSVP required, come enjoy a meal of sandwiches, chips, veggies, cupcakes, and drinks then enjoy "Colors of Grace" with our Music Ministry.
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Blood Drive
Refreshments on Easter
Following our Easter service, please stay to fellowship and enjoy refreshments.
Easter Gifts
Our Easter Gifts honoring and remembering loved ones will be dedicated to the glory of God and shared with all on Easter day.
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Children's Sunday School - May 1 |
Sunday school for our preschool and elementary age children will resume on Sunday, May 1 and will take place during the worship hour. Following the Children’s Moment, children will be invited to join their teacher and head over to the Sunday School classrooms. More about Children's Ministry at Avondale.
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Contact Tony McKenzie or Lyn Sweet to volunteer. |
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Apr 14 - Kids Café
Apr 19 - Ministry updates due for newsletter
Apr 20 - Avondale Adventures begins
Apr 24 - Next Step class begins
Apr 28 - ASAP monthly gathering
Apr 30 - Youth Group Fundraiser at
the Charlotte Art Collective
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May 1 - Children's Sunday School resumes
May 3 - Women's Bible Study @1
May 3 - Taizé Prayer Service
May 4 - VBS registration opens
May 7 - World Labyrinth Day
May 8 - Mother's Day
May 20 - Kids Café
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Vacation Bible School - registration opens May 4 |
Join Avondale this summer for a fun fest Vacation Bible School. Our theme is "Wonder World Fun Fest! Amazed by our Extraordinary Savior." Your child will be amazed at the extraordinarily fun week of music, Bible exploration, crafts, games, and more. Registration opens May 4!
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It's newsletter time!
Please share ministry updates to Caroline on/by April 19. |
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Next Step class
begins Apr 24
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A new Youth Group Fundraiser!
Apr 30
Avondale Youth Group will be the beneficiary of the Charlotte Art Collective Spring Show. Find out more.
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World Labyrinth Day May 7
Avondale’s Labyrinth
in the Sacred Garden is a special place of peace and healing. Our garden is open to the community.
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Approaching stewardship in this holy season, I am reminded of the beautiful song ”Here I am Lord,” by James Kilbane. The question, “Is it I Lord” is one we all should answer. As the pandemic lessens, and life seems to return closer to “normal,” I personally have fewer reasons to limit my contact with the church. |
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It has always been too easy to say to myself that someone else will do it. And they do. But we have to be careful that we don’t rely on the usual suspects over and over to get things done. Some of the best connections I have made with other church members have been in volunteering, serving on committees, work days, and Sunday School. The result is a deeper relationship with other church members, Avondale itself, and our spiritual selves. So consider chances to get more involved, and answer the question “Is it I Lord.”
Love and peace, David Hall
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Room In The Inn - Thank You |
Avondale Presbyterian,
Thank you so much for your service to RITI this season! Your teams have shared love through fellowship, meals & warm beds. Our Neighbors have consistently complimented on how volunteers go above & beyond to make them feel welcomed. Thank you, Ashley Brown view
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Spring Property Workday - Thank You
Many came to Avondale this past Saturday to pitch-in for our Church Work Day making it a great day. Thank you again.
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Gift of Service / Volunteer
-Volunteer with the Good Friday Blood Drive and serve a two hour shift (10-12 or 12-2) to greet & register people. Please contact Ann Sanders to help. -Welcome worshipers on Palm Sunday and/or Easter. Greeters would need to be at the church at 9:30 AM. Please contact Paula Huffines to help. -Volunteer with Congregational Life to help with the Maundy Thursday meal, refreshments on Easter, or other Sunday. Contact Marian Stout.
-Volunteer with Taizé - contact Ted Todd.
-Volunteer with Children's Sunday School - contact Tony McKenzie or Lyn Sweet.
-Volunteer with Avondale Adventures or Vacation Bible School - contact Jessica.
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Church Triumphant
Barbara Witzel’s sister, Mona J. Floor, passed away on April 1, 2022. Barbara was able to be with her and family. The two of them were very close and did a lot of traveling together. A few years ago, Barbara moved to Clover to be closer to family. Obituary
To share a note of love and concern:
280 Rainbow Circle, Clover, SC 29710-9347
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Congratulations to Jim and Sharon McCarthy on the birth of their beautiful grandson, Benjamin Zachary McCarthy! Benjamin was born on April 4, 2022 to proud parents, Ashley and Brett. Everyone is home and doing well. |
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Baptized April 3, 2022 in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, is Rosalie Flynn Wright, daughter of Aaron and Carolyn Wright and sister to Sage. As a response to your commitment to tell her of the good news of the Gospel and to help her know of Christ's love, send a note of love and care. The Wright Family:
Aaron, Carolyn, Sage & Rosie
3340 Blue Jay Pass, Fort Mill, SC 29708
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Congratulations to new grandfather, Rick Parler! Sam and Becky welcomed their baby boy, Arthur Jennings Parler, on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Everyone is settling in, happy and healthy! |
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Avondale Job Opening!
Dee Dee McDonald, who staffs our Nursery on Sundays is moving. She'll be hard to replace but we need to do it. Do you know anyone fabulous and qualified? Please read the Nursery Job Description here and PASS IT ON! |
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Member Concerns
If you know of any member concerns or needs, please email Rev. Jim. Please send us your Prayer Requests too.
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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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AVONDALE VISION 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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