AVONDALE WORSHIP
Lenten Sermon Series
April 3, 2022
Join us for week four.
"Renegade Gospel: The Way of the Cross"
Luke 9: 21 - 27
Communion
Special Offerings: Easter Gifts
Sacred Art for Lent
The beautiful artwork in worship symbolizes the rebel Jesus of our sermon series and is by Cheryl Judd-Magee. Notice changes each week!

Nursery reminder
The nursery is open during worship and Sunday school, 9:45 AM to 12 PM.
Nursery announcement below!
Easter Gifts
There are opportunities to honor or remember loved ones by supporting a particular mission or project this season.
Now through April 10.
Our Easter Gifts/ Offer-ings will be recognized and shared on Easter day.
  • Avondale Facilities Fund
  • One Great Hour of Sharing
Click here to give online now.
Last week...Mar 27
"Renegade Gospel: The Most Important Question"
Luke 9: 18 - 20
Special Offerings: Easter Gifts
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services & bulletins

Easter & Lent
Next week...Apr 10
Palm Sunday
outdoor service
Matthew 21:1-11
Special Offerings: Easter Gifts due
Egg Hunt follows service
HOLY WEEK @AVONDALE
Blood Drive Volunteers
We are seeking volunteers for Good Friday. Serve a two hour shift (10-12 or 12-2) to register people at the blood drive.
Also, direct Avondalers and the guests to our Stations of the Cross event in the Garden and to Communion shared 12-1 PM.
Please contact Ann Sanders if you can help out.
So far, only 4 donors have RSVP'd for the Blood Drive. Go here to book at spot! T-shirts for donors.
Greeters for Palm Sunday & Easter
Volunteer to welcome worshipers to the Palm Sunday (April 10) and/or Easter (April 17) worship services. The Palm Sunday service will be held outdoors in the courtyard and greeters will also assist those needing seating. The Easter service will be held in the Family Life Center. Greeters would need to be at the church at 9:30 AM. Please contact Paula Huffines if you can help out.
To help out with Refreshments on Palm Sunday
AVONDALE IN ACTION
Avondale Adventures - Mar 30
Registration opened today for Avondale Adventures! Sign-up by April 12.
Avondale Adventures - our popular program of BIG FUN for children 3 years old to 5th grade held Wednesday evenings - begins April 20. This season's curriculum....
- Elementary age:“What's in the Bible?”
- Preschool age: “Growing in Grace and Gratitude”
The Mission Focus for this Adventure is a food drive for Loaves and Fishes.
Church Workday - this Saturday, Apr 2
The spring property workday is this Saturday 8 AM -12 PM! This is often a fun morning, full of fellowship and hard work. Tasks include cleaning out, planting, washing, painting and enjoying a donut while you catch-up with a friend. Join us this Saturday for a morning of caring for our beautiful campus!
Taizé Prayer Service - Apr 5
Join us for Taizé the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM in the Sanctuary.
It is a time of communal prayer, song, and meditative silence.
All are welcome.
Lunch with the Pastors - Apr 6
Make plans now to join Rev. Jim Ewing and friends on Wed, Apr 6 for a lunchtime Lenten Devotion. With fellow Park Road churches, this lunchtime event will be hosted at Avondale next week and Rev. Tom Stinson-Wesley of Sedgefield UMC will be the speaker. One hour, with cookies - bring your lunch and a friend and celebrate the season of Lent. Details
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. Stay tuned for more details about this process!
Contact Tony McKenzie or Lyn Sweet to volunteer.
Rich stars "Cotton Patch Gospel"
a rollicking, upbeat, hilarious musical Details & Tickets
Newsletter time! - by Apr 19
Share news of our ministries to Caroline on/by April 19.
Kids Cafe
Next Steps Class - begins Apr 24
Kids Café - Apr 15 (Good Friday)
Contact Kay to volunteer.
MEMBER NEWS
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!
Baptism
Baptized March 13, 2022 in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, was Autumn Rosalie Yonnone, daughter of Nick Yonnone and Bridget Goode. 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 Yonnone-Goode Family
Nick, Bridget & Autumn
3012 Idlewood Circle, Charlotte, NC 28209
ASAP Birthdays
Happy Birthday to these Avondalers -
March 25 - Shirley McDowell
March 29 - Lynn Wilkerson
April 3 - Lamar Hardegree
April 6 - Pat Banks
To celebrate a birthday by sending a note of care or a phone call, click here for the Member Directory.
Member Concerns
If you know of any member concerns or needs, please email Rev. Jim. Please send us your Prayer Requests too.
Member Directory
Our online member directory is updated for your holiday needs. If you need the password, email Caroline.
AVONDALE CHILDREN'S CENTER
Avondale Children's Center
Spring is beeesy with the ACC!
Easter Egg Hunt
Work Day
Palm Sunday
Teacher Social
A fundraiser and more.....
The children handmade approx. 65 cards for ASAP's Faithful Friends!
Avondale Presbyterian Church
2821 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209
Church Office: 704-333-6194
Avondale Children's Center: 704-377-6960
www.avondalepresbychurch.org
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