FEBRUARY SALTSHAKER NOW AVAILABLE

The February issue of our monthly newsletter, The Saltshaker, is now available. You can also find it in the Parlor, Welcome Center, or with THIS LINK.

FELLOWSHIP DINNER - FEBRUARY 4

Join us this Sunday, February 4, in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30 - 8:00 PM for a time of food and fellowship. We’ll be having garlic butter meatballs with orzo, Caesar salad, and cheddar biscuits.

BABY SHOWER - FEBRUARY 5

The women of AVPC are hosting a baby shower on Monday, February 5 at 7:00 PM, at the home of Whitney Jones. This shower will be honoring Caroline Cwynar. You can contribute online by following THIS LINK, or in the collection envelope in your Sunday school class. Please designate ‘baby shower’ in the memo line of your check.

COVENANT MOMS' PRAYER - FEBRUARY 7

All covenant mothers are invited to join us this Wednesday, February 7, from 8:30-9:00 AM in the Conference Room as we pray for the children of our church and community in the 30 minutes before Women’s Bible study. We will gather in prayer on the first Wednesday of each month.

FAITH PROMISE

Please be in prayer over your 2024 Faith Promise giving.

MISSIONS CONFERENCE 2023: FEBRUARY 7-11

The 2024 Missions Conference is taking place February 7-11. You can see the schedule of events below or visit our website HERE for more information.



Wednesday, February 7: Small Group Evening Meal

Thursday, February 8: Individual/Family Lunch or Coffee

Thursday, February 8: Community Group Gatherings

Friday, February 9: Fellowship Dinner and Youth-Led Worship Service

Saturday, February 10: Prayer Breakfast

Saturday, February 10: Fellowship Dinner and Panel Discussion

Sunday, February 11: Sunday Worship – guest preacher Ed Thompson (LOGOI)  

We have some exciting opportunities coming for you to spend quality time with some of our missionaries during our upcoming Missions Conference. One piece of feedback we received in previous years was the congregation's desire to be able to spend more personal time with our missionaries. We are excited to provide some wonderful opportunities for you. Your small group can host a missionary for a meal on either Wednesday, February 7 or Thursday, February 8. You also have the opportunity to take a missionary to lunch for some special one-on-one time.  

Here are some missionaries we have coming to the Missions Conference this year who are available for small group gatherings and lunches.

Matt Allison - Serge

James Dougherty - Overseas Missionary Fellowship

Jack Hausen - Shepherds Fold

Stephen and Kellie Merwin - RUF- I at UAB  

If you would like to sign up, please follow THIS LINK OR contact Heather Sommer at heather@avpc.org. The deadline to sign up is January 28.

PRETEENS GALENTINE'S DAY PARTY - FEBRUARY 14

You’re invited! All fourth and fifth grade girls are invited to our AVPC Galentine’s Party on February 14 from 6-7:30 PM at Amanda Amerson’s house. Contact Catie (catie@avpc.org) with questions.

SAVE THE DATE - CAMP SOLID ROCK / WACK

Mark your calendars! This year’s Camp Solid Rock will take place from June 10-13 ending with a cookout on Thursday night. WACK will take place July 8-11, ending with a performance on Thursday night. Be on the lookout for more details concerning registration, volunteer needs, and schedules over the next few months.

PRAYER PROMPT BOOKMARKS

The Prayer Prompt bookmarks from the Prayer Ministry Team are now available for use. Pick up your copy from the Parlor, the Welcome Center, or by following THIS LINK. Each month there will be a specific theme and Scripture verses for you to use in praying for the Pastoral Transition Process. The theme for the month of January is Compassion, Forgiveness, and Respect.

Pray the week of January 28 – February 3:

“As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions……Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand.”

Romans 14:1 & 4

MISSIONS NEWS

OUR MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK are Stephen and Kellie Merwin, who work with RUF International at UAB. The Merwins minister to international students, following God’s call to make disciples among the nations.