OFFICER ELECTION RESULTS

Officer Elections: We are grateful to God for the election of officers at the December 18 Congregational Meeting. All the nominees received votes of approval by an overwhelming majority. Please pray for these men as they begin a three-year term of service. Brian Beckett, Brent McClenny, Jack Morris, Karl Poythress, and Thomas Prettyman will serve as elders in the class of 2025. Woody Armstrong, Al Foster, Trey Holmes, Matt Jackson, John Peters, Josh Putman, Bill Sommer, and Ed Wofford will serve as deacons in that class. The ordination and installation of new officers will take place at the late service on January 8.

MEMBERSHIP WEEKEND

Are you thinking about church membership at Altadena? Come to our next Membership Event, Friday, January 20. There, you will meet church staff members, hear about ministry opportunities, and get to know others who are new to the church. Attendance at this or another weekend offered throughout the year is required for church membership. You can visit the Events tab of the church website, drop down Event Registration; email Christine (christine@avpc.org) or call the church office to register and request childcare. Deadline to register is January 16. 

THIS SUNDAY

January 1: We will have one worship service only at 11 AM; there will be no Sunday School and no childcare provided. We will worship together as families. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated this day as well.

FAMILY SERVES INITIATIVE

Be sure to visit the Events tab of the church website and use the drop-down, Service Opportunities, to complete our easy volunteer sign up form. You can check your email for a reminder message about this, which lists more information.

FELLOWSHIP DINNER

Join us next Sunday night, January 8, for the first Fellowship dinner of 2023. Dinner starts at 6:30 - right after community groups dismiss. See you then!

NEW TOPICS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

Next year, our next semester of Sunday School will begin on January 8. 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. We will be beginning our studies the week of 1/23 for the Monday study and will meet at 3 PM at Wendy's house; Wednesday studys will begin on Janauary 18 at 9 AM in the Church Parlor, and Wednesday night offers an optional 5:00 – 6:00 PM 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

Men, beginning January 9, 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. There will also be another informational meeting regarding the pastoral transition this Sunday during the Sunday School hour. Plan to attend this meeting. 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.

SAVE THESE DATES

Don't forget to mark your calendar for these upcoming events: Sunday, January 8, 15, 22 - Sunday Night Dinners; Saturday, January 14 - Churches Without Walls training; Friday, January 20 - Membership Weekend; Sunday, February 5 & 19 - Sunday Night Dinners; Wednesday-Sunday, February 8-12, 2023 AVPC MIssions Conference; Friday & Saturday, March 3-4, Women's Retreat.

OUR MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK are Jesse and Reba Lother who are serving on a church planting team in Tokyo, Japan. With a focus on college students, they will concentrate on getting them active in the local church through Bible studies, small groups, and outreach events.