MISSIONS CONFERENCE 2023: FEBRUARY 8-12

Here are the missionaries we have coming to the Missions Conference this year:

Keith and Lois Betsch - Wycliffe

Chris and Mary Granberry - Sacred Road Ministries - Yakama Washington

Pamela Phipps - Grace House

Justin and Alanna Huston - Serge Ireland

Gregg and Julie Nicholson - UWN Thailand

Christina Thomas - Christian Medical Ministry of Alabama

Doni Mehmeti - A Jesus Mission - Kosovo

If you would like to sign up to spend time with a missionary, please click THIS LINK below OR contact Heather Sommer: heather@avpc.org. This Sunday, January 29, is the last day to sign up.

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE - THANK YOU

The Life South blood drive held Sunday, January 22, in Altadena Park, resulted in 14 donors. This translates to 42 lives being saved. We appreciate your support of this life-giving effort.

HANDYMAN SERVICE TEAM

The Diaconate of AVPC has created a new mercy ministry opportunity called the Handyman Service Team. We seek to focus God’s love and Christ’s compassion upon the church body in a tangible way. This team is comprised of volunteers from within our church body who are willing and able to use their spiritual gifts, talents, skills, and time, to assist members who are physically unable to complete small tasks around their homes. We invite both men and women, youth and adults to volunteer for this Team and to serve as you can and as you feel you are called.

To sign up for this service opportunity, CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO THE FORM:



If you have questions, please contact Matt Jackson at mtjlegal@aol.com

CCB TRAINING

Are you interested in learning how to access and use the features of our church database software, CCB? Then please complete this short form and we will schedule a training seminar with all the basics in mind. CLICK HERE FOR FORM.

LADIES 2023 RETREAT:

Our yearly retreat is fast approaching so be sure to register now to reserve your spot. This year’s retreat will be March 3 and 4, at AVPC. Click THIS LINK to be taken to the registration form. See you there.

GIVING STATEMENTS

This Sunday is the last day to collect your 2022 Giving Statement from the Welcome Center - any left will be mailed out on Monday, January 30. 

FAITH PROMISE - 2023

Be praying about what you will do with your 2023 Faith Promise towards missions. 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Youth Ministry Team is looking for one male and one female summer intern. Qualified candidates need to love God, to love students, and be available ten weeks out of the summer. If you know of a college student or recent graduate (AVPC member or not) who would be a good youth intern or if you are interested in this position, please click HERE for the job description and application. Deadline to apply is this Friday, January 27. Return application to clint@avpc.org. 

BABY SHOWER

The women of AVPC are hosting a baby shower to honor Danielle Harris, on February 6, at 7:00 PM, at the home of Emily Grace Ames, 2304 Dartmouth Drive, Hoover, AL. You can contribute online thru CCB, with THIS LINK, or in the collection envelope in your Sunday school class. Please designate ‘baby shower’ in the memo line of your check.

NEW TOPICS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

Our new semester of Sunday School has begun. You can pick up an informational sheet from the Parlor or Welcome Center. Read what topics are offered for Adults, Youth and Children. To view electronically, click HERE.

LADIES SPRING BIBLE STUDY

The Gospel of Mark paints an important portrait of Jesus as Israel's promised Messiah. Mark's account also makes clear how Jesus' kingship confounds public expectations by emphasizing his humility, suffering and sacrifice. Please join your AVPC sisters this spring semester as we study through this powerful book together. Our Monday studies will meet at 3:00 PM at Wendy Allison's house; Wednesday studies are at at 9 AM in the Church Parlor, and Wednesday night offers an optional 5:00 – 6:00 PM time to bring your dinner for fellowship, with Bible study from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at the home of Lea Anne Parker. Friday's study is at 1:00 PM at the home of Judy Bates. Study books are available in the Parlor for a cost of $7.00. Contact Amy MacCaughelty with questions, 205.706.6016.

NEW MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

Join us on Monday’s, from 6:30-7:30 AM in Fellowship Hall for a series on the book True Community by Jerry Bridges. Books are $9:00. Contact Blake for more information.

PASTORAL TRANSITION FAQ DOCUMENT 

We encourage you to check out the Pastoral Transition FAQ document which can be found in the parlor and in the Welcome Center. An electronic version of this document can be found on the church website or by following THIS LINK.

GENERAL FUND BUDGET

Hard copies of the Proposed 2023 General Fund Budget are available for your review.

These can be found in the Parlor and Welcome Center. Electronic copy can be found HERE.

MEN'S COFFEE

Geared towards men of any age, this group meets every Thursday at 9 AM in the Conference Room for coffee, a sweet treat, and conversations about life. All are welcome - drop by anytime.

SAVE THESE DATES

Don't forget to mark your calendar for these upcoming events: Sunday, February 5 & 19 - Sunday Night Dinners; Wednesday-Sunday, February 8-12, 2023 AVPC Missions Conference; Friday & Saturday, March 3-4, Women's Retreat.

FAMILY SERVES INITIATIVE

It is our practice at AVPC to ask all our members to help out from time to time with some light volunteer work to serve the church in one of four areas. We call this our “AVPC Family Serves” initiative. If you have not taken advantage of the opportunity to serve yet, click HERE to be taken to our website and find out more details about our Family Serves initiative. Then complete the simple form to join others in serving your church family or to opt out of this. All those not opting out (no reason need be given for opting out) will be asked to serve from time to time. Questions? Contact the church office 205.967.0680 or email christine@avpc.org

MISSIONS NEWS

OUR MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK are Doni and Albina Mehmeti, serving with A Jesus Mission in Pristina Kosovo, where they are reaching young people with digital ministries in their native language.