MEN'S QUARTERLY GAME NIGHT - TONIGHT

Men of all ages, join us tonight, September 21, for a night of pizza and board games at the home of Holt and Laura Gray from 6:00-8:30 PM. RSVP to Holt Gray at (205) 999-0213.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT & PIZZA - SEPTEMBER 22

Bring your favorite games and join us on Friday, September 22, at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall for a fun family night of games and pizza. Pizza is $3 per person with a $12 max for families. (RSVP for pizza to Anna Waldrip at anna@avpc.org. Questions can go to Beth Lloyd at rgmom17@me.com.) Kids ages 10 through 100 are welcome; no childcare will be offered.

PIANO AND ORGAN CONCERT - SEPTEMBER 24

Join us on Sunday, September 24, at 3:00 PM for a piano and organ concert from our very own organist, Young jin Jeon, who will be performing a wide selection of well-known concert classics. Guests from Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community will be joining us as well. We encourage you to invite family and friends. A light reception will follow.

FELLOWSHIP DINNER - SEPTEMBER 24

Join us this Sunday, September 24 in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30-8:00 PM for a time of food and fellowship.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY SUNDAY - OCTOBER 1

Sunday, October 1, you are invited to come and see what God has done in His faithfulness for the children of our church. Aim to be in the sanctuary on time (or even early) so you don’t miss one moment of God’s beauty in our children! 

MEN'S RETREAT - OCTOBER 13 & 14

Men from high school seniors to senior citizens, join us for this year’s Men’s Retreat, October 13-14, at Worldsong Missions Place in Pell City. To sign up, follow THIS LINK. If you would like to know more information, contact Blake Harris at blake@avpc.org. 

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE - OCTOBER 15

Sunday, October 15, we are hosting a blood drive through Lifesouth Community Bloodcenters. The bus from Lifesouth will be in Altadena Park from 12:30-7:00 PM. No appointment is necessary, but you may schedule a time with THIS LINK. 

MEMBERSHIP NIGHT - October 20

Are you thinking about church membership at Altadena? Come to our next Membership Event, Friday, October 20. Dinner is served at 6:00 PM, followed by an informational meeting. You will meet church staff and hear about ministry opportunities at AVPC. To sign up, follow THIS LINK. The deadline to register is October 16. 

SALTSHAKER COMING IN NOVEMBER

Many of you have missed reading our monthly Saltshaker during the past few months. Don’t worry! The Saltshaker will be back in November. In the meantime, we wanted to provide you with the most requested section: birthdays! You can find a list of the September and October birthdays in the Parlor, Welcome Center, or by following THIS LINK. We hope you enjoy celebrating with your church family, and a new edition of the full Saltshaker will be available soon.

WOMEN’S FALL BIBLE STUDY

Please join your AVPC sisters the Fall semester as we study through the book of Judges together. If you would like more information, contact Amy MacCaughelty at amycmac6@gmail.com

MEN’S FALL BIBLE STUDY

There are many Bible study and fellowship opportunities for the men of AVPC this fall. The Sunday night group will meet from 5:00-6:30 PM at the home of Barry Parker and will study the book “Good and Angry” by David Powlinson. The men’s coffee group will meet every Thursday from 9:00-10:00 AM in the Conference Room for coffee, devotionals, donuts, and life stories. The men’s breakfast group will meet on Monday from 6:30-7:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall and begin a new series called “Men of Faith”. If you would like more information about any of the men’s Bible studies, contact Blake Harris at blake@avpc.org.

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 four Scripture verses for you to use in praying for the Pastoral Transition Process. The theme for the month of September is Patience.

Pray the week of September 3 – September 9:

“The end of something is better than the beginning. Patience is better than pride.” Ecclesiastes 7:8

Pray the week of September 10 – September 16:

“I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:1-3

Pray the week of September 17 – September 23:

“I waited patiently for the Lord; He inclined to me and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1

Pray the week of September 24 – September 30:

“Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.” Psalm 37:7

MISSIONS NEWS

OUR MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK are Chris and Mary Granberry. They serve with Sacred Road Ministries on the Yakama Indian Reservation in Washington. Their ministry includes church planting, hosting backyard Bible clubs for children, evangelizing and discipling at-risk teens, and coordinating short-term work teams.