CONGREGATIONAL MEETING AUGUST 20

The congregation will elect members for the Pastoral Search Committee in a congregational meeting this 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. Prayerfully consider all nominees and be prepared to vote promptly at 9:45.

MISSIONS TEAM REPORT - AUGUST 20

This 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 sharing from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM with dinner provided. 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. Childcare is available. Come share the joy!

NEW TOPICS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

Our new Fall semester of Sunday School begins September 3. You can pick up an informational sheet in the Parlor, Welcome Center, or can find it by following THIS LINK.

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!

CHANCEL CHOIR INVITATIONAL

Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to try out the choir for one week? If so, we encourage you to attend our Chancel Choir Invitational Sunday, August 27, from 5:00 – 6:30 PM. During this time, the choir will learn a choral anthem to be sung in September. You will also be introduced to some of the 2023 Christmas music. Childcare is available and no audition is necessary. If you would like more information, contact Heather (heather@avpc.org).

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 email Jack Morris at crowndoc84@gmail.com. 

THANK YOU NOTE FROM CHRISTINE ROWLETTE

To the AVPC family,

I would like to express our profound thanks for the monetary gift recently given to us from the church family. I can assure you that these funds will be used wisely and will help my family continue to heal both physically and emotionally during this uncertain time.

As is always the case, we appreciate your prayers so very much and can feel His hand of protection over our lives. Thank you for praying.



With grateful hearts,

Christine and her family

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 Rodney and Jana Davila, serving with Mission to the World in El Salvador. They are leading the first MTW team in El Salvador and will focus on church planting and mercy ministry. Rodney will continue to mentor pastors in the Costa Rican church-planting movement.