JANUARY SALTSHAKER NOW AVAILABLE

The January issue of our monthly newsletter, The Saltshaker, is now available. You can also find it in the Parlor, Welcome Center, or by clicking HERE.

NEW TOPICS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

Our next semester of Sunday School will begin this Sunday, January 7. You can pick up an informational sheet from the Parlor or Welcome Center. You can also find the informational sheet on our website HERE.  

WOMEN’S SPRING BIBLE STUDY

Please join your AVPC sisters this spring as we study through the book of Galatians together. Monday studies will begin on January 8 at 3:00 PM at the home of Nancy Klose. Wednesday morning studies will begin on January 17 at 9:00 AM in the Church Parlor, and Wednesday evening studies will begin on January 17 at 6:00 PM at the home of Lea Anne Parker. Friday studies will begin on January 19 at 1:00 PM at the home of Judy Bates. Study books are available in the Parlor for a cost of $10.00. If you would like more information, contact Amy MacCaughelty at amycmac6@gmail.com.

MEN’S SPRING BIBLE STUDY

There are many Bible study and fellowship opportunities for the men of AVPC this spring. The Sunday night group meets on the first three Sundays of each month from 5:00-6:30 PM at the home of Barry Parker, studying "Good and Angry" by David Powlinson. The men’s coffee group meets 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 begin on Monday, January 8 from 6:30-7:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. This group will be studying the book of Hosea. If you would like more information, contact Blake Harris at blake@avpc.org.

CHANCEL CHOIR RESUMES NEXT WEEK

Do you enjoy singing? Have you been thinking about joining the choir? If so, we would like to invite you to rehearse with the Chancel Choir, which resumes next Sunday, January 14, from 5:00 – 6:30 PM in the choir room. This is a great opportunity for you to “try it out” for a week or two to see if this is a way you would like to serve. The choir will sing in many of the morning worship services during the winter/spring season and on Easter Sunday. If you would like more information, contact Heather at heather@avpc.org.

FELLOWSHIP DINNER

Join us next Sunday, January 14, in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30-8:00 PM for a time of food and fellowship. We’ll be having chicken and dumplings.

LEGACY MUSEUM TRIP

The Mercy Leadership Team is inviting you to visit the Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Museum in Montgomery on Saturday, January 13, 2024. The Legacy Museum is part of the vision of Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy, a powerful book and movie informed by a Christian perspective about the injustices related to racism and material poverty in our justice system, and how to respond in a Biblical manner. You can sign up for the visit using THIS LINK.

MEMBERSHIP NIGHT

Are you thinking about church membership at Altadena? Come to our next Membership Event on Friday, January 19. Dinner is served at 6:00 PM, followed by an informational meeting. You will meet church staff and hear about ministry opportunities. You can sign up on the AVPC website HERE. Attendance at this or another weekend offered is required for church membership. The deadline to register is January 14.

WOMEN"S LUNCHEON

Ladies, you are invited to a small group luncheon on Sunday, January 21 after the late service. The women will meet in groups of 6-8 for lunch and fellowship. RSVP by following THIS LINK by January 14. 

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

On Sunday, January 21, Lifesouth Community Bloodcenters is hosting a blood drive in Altadena Park. No appointment is necessary. 

MISSION TRIP PHOTOS FOR ART GALLERY

Missions Conference 2024 will be here soon. As part of our missions emphasis, we would like to have pictures of your past missions trips to display in the Gallery. Please submit pictures to Janet Friday (janetfriday@mindspring.com) by January 24. Please include information about the pictures - names, date, location, people served.

PASTOR NOMINATION FORM

If you know of a qualified pastoral candidate, you can use THIS FORM to recommend them to the Pastoral Search Committee. See the Pastor Profile on the website for the list of qualifications.

MISSIONS NEWS

OUR MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK are Verne and Alina Marshall with Mission to the World in Santiago, Chile. They work with churches in Chile and Peru, teaching, counseling, and defending the faith.