Maundy Thursday Cantata: "When Darkness Comes"

On Thursday, March 28th, the choir will lead us in a Holy Week Cantata at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall, providing an opportunity for reflection and renewal. Experience the story of Holy Week with reverence and awe through music! We will also livestream this event.

Stations of the Cross

Go on a journey to the cross with Christ, using scripture readings, confessions, and prayer. The Stations of the Cross will be held on Good Friday, March 29th, from 10am to 2:30pm, in the Sacred Garden. Concurrently, the Good Friday Blood Drive will be held in the Family Life Center, so don't forget to make your appointment!

Easter Sunday

Join us on Sunday, March 31st, at 10am in the Family Life Center as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ! As always, we will be flowering the cross as a part of our worship on Easter Sunday. Some flowers will be provided, but please bring flowers from your home garden as we participate in this meaningful worship experience.

Easter Gifts

Remember loved ones who reside within the church triumphant or honor someone special on this Easter Day by making an Easter Gift. This year, your gift(s) can be made to support one of the following funds:

Facilities Fund

We thank God for the many mission opportunities our property and facilities allow us to do. Joyfully, let us come together to replenish our Facilities Fund, enabling us to do the work of the Kingdom. 

One Great Hour of Sharing

The three programs supported by One Great Hour of Sharing - Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People - all work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope.

Handbell Restoration

Avondale has a beautiful set of handbells which are in need of repair. Many of the handbells have parts that are wearing out and refurbishment is needed before they are no longer playable. Consider a gift to support the music ministry of the church.

Thank you to all who have blessed Avondale with Easter gifts. Memorials and honorees will be shared on the screens Sunday morning and in next week's e-News. You are welcome to give to these three funds even up to Easter morning!

Taizé Prayer Service

Please join us for our monthly Taizé Prayer Service this coming Tuesday April 2nd in our sanctuary.

SAVE THE DATE

Avondale Adult Education will present guest speaker Angelica Garnett on Wednesday, April 24 at 5:30 PM. "Serving People from All Places: Understanding our Immigrant Neighbors, their Journey and U.S. Policies."

Be sure to join us for an important conversation about advocating for the immigrant population in Charlotte.

Help continue the legacy of Max Shanks at the 2nd Annual Kick It To The Max event on April 21st. Kickball, live music, food, and fun(draising)! Proceeds will benefit Take the Trip Foundation, Charlotte Bike Camp, and the Max Shanks Scholarship Fund right here at Avondale Children's Center.

Visit the event website for more info about sponsorships, tickets, and directions to the MARA Complex. Register by April 6th!

Coming up on Sunday, March 31st, 2024

Join us for worship on March 31st at 10AM as we celebrate our Risen Savior! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay up-to-date on all of our most recent video uploads. Livestreams are scheduled each week and will appear at the top of our YouTube Channel as "Upcoming Live Streams" and under the "Live" tab.

Rev. Jim on Vacation

Rev. Jim will be out of town the week after Easter for a much needed vacation with family. Rev. Dr. Tom Robinson will be our guest preacher for Sunday April 7. If you have an urgent pastoral emergency, please call the church office or Rev. Jim.

Office Closures

Reminder that the church office will be closed in observance of Good Friday and Easter on March 29 and April 1.

Prayer List

Judy Durfey; Melinda Shamblin; Dennis Martin; Friends and family of Caroline White; Bill, Anne and Daniel Caudill; Camille Goode; Fran McCoy; Ulli Otto; family of Mike Page; Lindsey DeBorde; Amanda and Eric Shanks; Betsy and Rick Shanks; Corey, Jessica and Griffin Shanks.

Connect With Us

Please do not hesitate to request prayers from Avondale for the joys or concerns on your heart. We encourage you to let us know of any sickness, crisis, or situation where we can provide support or care. You may contact Rev. Jim Ewing. We will keep prayer requests on this list for four weeks. Please let us know if you would like them extended.

Welcome New Members!

Amanda & Dave Cascalenda

Sue Robinson

Aaron Merchen

Our next Next Steps class will meet again on

May 5th.

Stay tuned for further details.

Derek & Kelli Miloff and Shea

Jacob Wilmot

Emily Christenbury

Sophia

Serve with:

Roof Above Lunches

Serve with:

Room In The Inn

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Worship

Avondale Presbyterian Church

2821 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209

Church Office: 704-333-6194

Avondale Children's Center: 704-377-6960

www.avondalepresbychurch.org