NEW DIRECTORIES AVAILABLE

If you would like to pick up a new directory, you may do so in the Parlor or Welcome Center.

FEBRUARY SALTSHAKER NOW AVAILABLE

The February issue of our monthly newsletter, The Saltshaker, is now available. You can also find it in the Parlor, Welcome Center, or with THIS LINK.

YOUNG ADULT LUNCH - FEBRUARY 18

This Sunday, February 18, following the late service, the Young Adults will be having a lunch at the home of Marsha Wakefield. Please join us for a sweet time of food and fellowship! For details, contact Blake Harris (blake@avpc.org).

FAITH PROMISE - DEADLINE FEBRUARY 25

Please be in prayer over your 2024 Faith Promise giving. If you would like to make a Faith Promise pledge, please pick up a Faith Promise card located in the Welcome Center and Parlor. You can drop the completed bottom portion of the card in the offering, in the clay jars, or turn it in to the office. The deadline to submit your Faith Promise pledge is Sunday, February 25. 

FELLOWSHIP DINNER - FEBRUARY 25

Join us Sunday, February 25, in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30 - 8:00 PM for a time of food and fellowship. We will be having white BBQ chicken, green bean bundles, hashbrown

casserole with biscuits, and southern buttermilk pie for dessert.

MEN'S COOKOUT - FEBRUARY 25

Men of all ages, join us for a cookout after the 11:00 AM service on Sunday, February 25 in Fellowship Hall from 12:30 - 2:00 PM. Enjoy good food and fellowship with brothers in Christ!

WOMEN'S RETREAT - MARCH 1-2

Our annual Women’s Retreat will take place March 1 - 2 at Altadena. You can sign up by using THIS LINK or with one of the brochures found in the Parlor or Welcome Center. There is a cost of $30 to cover food. Registration is due by Sunday, February 25. Contact Heather Sommer with questions (heather@avpc.org).

MERCY SUNDAY - MARCH 17

The Mercy Team invites you to join us on Sunday, March 17, for Mercy Sunday. More information to come. See you there!

SAVE THE DATE - CAMP SOLID ROCK / WACK

Mark your calendars! This year’s Camp Solid Rock will take place from June 10 - 13 ending with a cookout on Thursday night. WACK will take place July 8 - 11, ending with a performance on Thursday night. Be on the lookout for more details concerning registration, volunteer needs, and schedules over the next few months.

CHURCH WIDE TALENT SHOW

Do you have a talent that you would be willing to share with others, all while helping raise support for the youth mission trip to Washington state? Then make plans to join us in the Fellowship Hall on April 20 at 6:00 PM for an evening you will not soon forget! If you would like to participate in the talent show you can contact Clint Cvacho (clint@avpc.org) or sign up by using THIS LINK.

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 Scripture verses for you to use in praying for the Pastoral Transition Process. The theme for the month of February is Unity.

Pray the week of February 11 – February 17:

“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”

Romans 14:19

Pray the week of February 18 – February 24:

“Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in

spirit, intent on one purpose.”

Philippians 2:2

Pray the week of February 25 – March 2:

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”

Colossians 3:13

MISSIONS NEWS

OUR MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK is Laura Morgan serving with Serge. Working stateside, she provides spiritual and logistical support, gospel mentoring, and soul care for Serge missionaries and ministry leaders. She and her husband Steve, who serves as a hospital chaplain, reside in Tryon, North Carolina.