CONGREGATIONAL MEETING AUGUST 20

The congregation will elect members for the Pastoral Search Committee in a congregational meeting Sunday, August 20 during the Sunday School hour (9:45-10:45). A list of nominees for the Pulpit Search Committee can be found on our church website HERE. This list contains photos and brief bios. Please be in prayer for our meeting when we will be electing our committee, asking God to give us a committee of men and women with wisdom, discernment, and faith.

MEN’S PRAYER AND BREAKFAST

Next Saturday, August 19, the Men’s Ministry is having a time of prayer followed by breakfast hosted at the MacCaughelty home from 7:30-9:00 AM.

MISSIONS TEAM REPORT - AUGUST 20

Sunday, August 20, we are blessed to have the Summer Missions Team Reports. This is a great opportunity to hear missionaries in our church family share how the Lord has used them during the various mission trips this year. There will be a church-wide supper and sharing from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Our youth will share about their third trip to the Yakama people in White Swan, WA with Sacred Road Ministries. Christina Thomas will share about the mission trip with Christian Medical Ministry of Alabama in the Dominican Republic. Finally, Michael McCaughelty will share about his recent mission trip to Southall, London where he partnered with members of Serge to serve South Asian immigrants who live in London. Come share the joy!

NEW AVPC CHURCH CUSTODIAN

We are delighted to welcome Kathy Whitner as our new Church Custodian. We are thanking God for his provision of Kathy to our staff. Also, thank you to Rachel Whitner for serving as our summer custodian. 

BACK TO SCHOOL PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP

Calling covenant mothers of all ages! Join us Monday, August 21 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM at the Lumpkin’s home for an evening of prayer and praise as we surround our covenant children in prayer. Bring a small snack to share! All women of the church are welcome. 

ANNUAL PARENT MEETING

Join Clint Cvacho and Catie Lumpkin for our annual parent meeting on Sunday, August 27 from 5:00-6:00 PM in Acton Hall. Childcare will be provided. This year’s vision, mission, and ministry initiatives will be announced for the upcoming year. Bring a snack to share!

WOMEN’S FALL BIBLE STUDY

Please join your AVPC sisters this Fall semester as we study through the book of Judges together. The book of Judges covers the history of Israel between the death of Joshua and the appearance of Samuel. For Israel, this was a time without a formal government. The people were supposed to look to God for leadership, but when they failed to do so they were doomed to a continuing cycle of disobedience, suffering, cries for help, and deliverance. In the book of Judges, we will learn of the great depth of God's love, patience, and mercy as you see it continually offered to people who do not deserve or appreciate it. We will be beginning our Monday studies on August 28 at 3:00 PM at the home of Wendy Allison. Wednesday studies will begin on September 6 at 9:00 AM in the Church Parlor, and Wednesday night studies will begin on September 6 at 6:00 PM at the home of Lea Anne Parker. Study books are available in the Parlor for a cost of $10.00. Questions? Contact Amy MacCaughelty at 205-706-6016.

COMMUNITY GROUPS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 6

AVPC Community Groups will begin September 6. If you would like to join a community group or would like to know more information about them email Jack Morris at crowndoc84@gmail.com. 

WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP LUNCHEON

We will be having our Women’s Fellowship Luncheon on Sunday, September 17 in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the late service. We hope many of you are able to join us and connect with some of your AVPC sisters. Contact Heather at heather@avpc.org if you have any questions.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

AVPC is searching for part-time workers in the infant and toddler rooms on Wednesday mornings and Sunday mornings and evenings. You must be 14 years old to apply. Contact Alli Campbell at aczc@bellsouth.net or Catie Lumpkin at catie@avpc.org for more information. 

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 August is Love.

Pray the week of August 1 – August 5:

“By this everyone will know you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35

Pray the week of August 6 – August 12:

“For the Spirit of God does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 1 Timothy 1:7

Pray the week of August 13 – August 19:

“We have come to know and believe the love God has for us. God is love. If you live in love, you live by the help of God, and God lives in you.” 1 John 4:16

Pray the week of August 20 – August 26:

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” John 13:34

Pray the week of August 27 – August 31:

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. LOVE BEARS ALL THINGS, BELIEVES ALL THINGS, HOPES ALL THINGS, ENDURES ALL THINGS.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

UPDATED 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. An electronic version of this document can be found on the church website or by following THIS LINK.

MISSIONS NEWS

OUR MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK are Tanner and Kelsey Crum. They are involved with student evangelism and discipleship at Auburn University, working through Reformed University Fellowship.