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July 25, 2021
In-Person and Online at 10 AM
Rev. Jim Ewing
The Spiritual Life - Going For the Gold
A Sermon Series

"Reaching for the Gold"
1 Corinthians 9: 24 - 25

24 Don’t you know that all the runners in the stadium run, but only one gets the prize? So run to win. 25 Everyone who competes practices self-discipline in everything. The runners do this to get a crown of leaves that shrivel up and die, but we do it to receive a crown that never dies.
Your help is needed on Sunday mornings!
As we make the transition back to in-person worship, we are finding several areas where additional volunteers are needed. Please take a look at the different opportunities using the form below. Volunteering on Sunday mornings is a great way to fellowship, meet new people and a critical piece of the puzzle in allowing us to have a successful and meaningful worship service!
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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 hearing from you and the opportunity to share how God is working through the Avondale community!
Member Care Corner
Prayer Requests

Allman Family; Graham Baakko & Family; Billy Caldwell; Son & Daughter of Tom Blackeagle of Yakima Nation; Louise Ron Crossley; Jozsef Eyer; Teresa Fox; Family of Claire Graham; Kim Kirk; Alonzo Miguel son of Annaweinita Miller of Yakima Nation; Gail Love; Tim O'Neil; Rita Outland; Bob Rudisill; Tina Sanderson; Shannon Family; Sarah Sperry; Gail Trippodo; Courtney Williams & Family; Rick Young IV.
If you know of any member concerns or needs, please email Jim.

Member Directory Online
For password information, email Caroline .
A SERVICE OF WITNESS TO THE
RESURRECTION
and a Celebration and Thanksgiving for the life of

Mr. Borden "Bordie" McCloskey

August 7, 2021 at 1 PM
Avondale Presbyterian Church
Church Triumphant
Louise Pendergast Chambers
June 15, 1924 - July 13, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we share that Ms. Louise Chambers joined the Church Triumphant July 13, 2021. Louise, 97 years old, joined Avondale church in 1970 and served for a period of time as the Director of Christian Education.

A family service was held in the Sacred Garden on Thursday, July 22. Please join us in keeping Tim, Betty and the remainder of the Chambers family and close friends in your prayers.
Mission Corner
A Presbytery of Charlotte Mission Ministry
Ten Cents-A-Meal
Helping to reduce hunger and relieve suffering in Charlotte and surrounding areas!

And Peter said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.” -Gospel of John 21: 15-17
ACE Ministry

Career Talks with ACE
“As a kid growing up many years ago, I had little notion of the careers I might pursue. I grew up on a farm...and had little knowledge of other careers until later in life.” We want to educate students about what people do in their jobs. So, as part of the ACE summer program, we ask people to take ~30 minutes, come by the church, and talk with students about what you do professionally. More
ACE ministry
Volunteer(s) Needed to Help with Summer Camp Lunch Delivery
The Avondale-ACE summer camp could use volunteer assistance to pick-up and deliver lunches through August 5. Here are the details: Pick-up about 26 lunches from Avondale Fellowship Hall at 11 AM (Monday – Friday: daily or every other day, as directed) and deliver to two locations. Any assistance will be welcome; you need not be available every day. More
PACK A LUNCH
In Support of Our Friends at Roof Above!
WELCOME HOME KITS
In Support of Our Friends at Roof Above!
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
Today!
A Congregational Meeting has been called by the Session for Sunday, July 25, 2021 immediately following worship. The purpose of this meeting is to elect members of the nominating committee.
Taizé Goes Live Aug 3
Our Taizé Prayer Services return to in-person on Aug 3 at 7 PM. All welcomed to attend. Join us each month on the first Tuesday at 7 PM in the Sanctuary. Taizé services are a time of song, liturgical readings, communal prayer, and meditative silence. We look forward to seeing you there.
The nursery is open and available for children 2 and under. This includes children of older ages with physical limitations that inhibit proper mask wearing. All of the staff and volunteers working in the nursery have been fully vaccinated. This is just one more way we are trying to care for the most vulnerable among us.
Avondale Presbyterian
2821 Park Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: 704-333-6194