Avondale eNews - June 5, 2024

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Upcoming Events

Property Mini-Workday

June 15th -- 8am - 12pm

Let's get some cleaning and organizing done for our Summer programming! The Property team needs YOUR help with pruning, cleaning, and small to medium repairs next Saturday morning.

Please visit this sign-up or click the button below to see our needs and team up with others. We plan to work from 8am - 12pm and will have coffee and pastries to help fuel your work.

Workday Sign-Ups

ASAP -- June 20, 2024, 12:00 noon

ASAP will meet June 20, 2024 (please note the change of date) in the Fellowship Hall at noon. You will be called for a reservation to enjoy a delicious meal together. Joy Callaway will preview her new book What the Mountains Remember. We always love for our own special author to share with us a new book. Members of the congregation who would like to come for lunch or just to hear her presentation are welcome. Reservations for our Luncheon can be made by calling Brenda Coble 980-297-4997 by Tuesday June 18 at noon. Our program will begin around 12:30pm.

Painting Our Prayers -- June 10, 2024

Painting Our Prayers will meet again this coming Monday, June 10 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. All skill levels are welcome to this spiritual art class.

VBS Registration

SCUBA -- Diving Into Friendship With God

SCUBA VBS Registration is LIVE! Click here to register.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Amanda Shanks amandajshanks@gmail.com .

Photos from Grads, Millie, Max

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2024!!

Let's extend love and congratulations to our 2024 High School and College grads: Marin Blake, Owen Klepser, Leni Patterson, Claire Schilling, Caroline White, and Grace White. Thanks to Owen and Leni for helping to lead worship on Sunday. Also, please click the link below for a special video presentation honoring these graduates.

https://youtu.be/RnhK27CSzwE

Avondale Children's Center Graduation

May 30, 2024

Congratulations to these rising Kindergarten students! We will miss you but we feel blessed to have been part of your education and growing up.

Thank you Millie Norris!

This past Saturday June 1, we celebrated the retirement of Millie Norris as our Assistant Director of Avondale Children's Center. It was a joyous day for celebration and sharing memories. Thank you Millie for your many years of service to A.C.C.

and our congregation!

Staff Update

Congratulations to Renee Molzon! Renee was recently promoted from Kitchen Manager to Assistant Director of Avondale Children's Center. She has faithfully served A.C.C. for nearly two years not only in the kitchen, but helping with office support as well. Renee is married to Nick Freeman and they have 1 child (Samuel who is 3) and 3 fur-babies (cats, Skitty & Fred and dog, Malibu). Originally from NE Ohio, Renee has lived in Charlotte for a decade and loves the diversity of our city. About her role at A.C.C., Renee says she loves "making a difference in the lives of the students, fostering their growth & learning from them in the process." We are excited for A.C.C. as Renee transitions into her new role!

Worship at Avondale

Coming up on Sunday, June 9th, 2024

Join us for worship on June 9th at 10AM. Our scripture lesson will come from Luke 15:1-10. If you are unable to join us in person, please join us online as we Livestream via YouTube. You can also watch the archive of services on our YouTube channel via the button below.

"Avondale Presby Church" YouTube Channel

Worship Volunteer Opportunities

Sunday morning worship could not go as smoothly without help from our many volunteers. If you would like to be a part of the worship team to provide flowers, greet everyone entering the worship space, reading liturgy, or setting up the room please reach out to Lynn Wilkerson with questions. lbwilkerson@att.net

If you are ready to commit to certain weeks, please click the button below linked to our SignUp Genius page.

Worship SignUp Genius

Member News

Prayer List

Tamaris Edwards; The Family of Jerry Thomas (brother of Mahlon Thomas); Anthony Corriher; Dennis Brandau; Donnie Cates; Libby Stanley; Lindsey DeBorde; Amanda and Eric Shanks; Betsy and Rick Shanks; Corey, Jessica, and Griffin Shanks.

Connect With Us

Please do not hesitate to request prayers from Avondale for the joys or concerns on your heart. We encourage you to let us know of any sickness, crisis, or situation where we can provide support or care. You may contact Rev. Jim Ewing. We will keep prayer requests on this list for four weeks. Please let us know if you would like them extended.

Member Directory

Do you use the directory often? Do you prefer a paper copy? We can provide one.

If desired, please contact the office. We will print a copy and mail it to you. Or, open the UPDATED Directory here (same password as the website). Email Fay for a password, printed copy, or updates.