Avondale eNews - May 8, 2024

Upcoming Events

Painting Our Prayers meets the second Monday each month from

6:30 - 8:30PM. All levels of artists are welcome!

We meet next Monday May 13 in the art room here at Avondale Presbyterian Church.

2821 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209.

Leadership Retreat

All team leaders will convene in the FLC for an on-site leadership retreat on Sunday May 19 from 11:45AM to 2:30PM. Lunch will be provided. You should have received an email from Fay about the details. Team leads or a representative for each ministry area need to be present. This meeting is in lieu of the monthly Session Meeting … no Session Meeting in May.

NC Runoff Election May 14

Please be aware that Avondale Presbyterian is a polling site for the Tuesday May 14 Republican Primary Runoff election. We will experience a higher volume of traffic and parking that day so please plan your onsite activities accordingly.

Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share with the congregation at our Memorial Day Covered Dish Lunch. Sunday May 26 following Sunday School at 12 Noon in the FLC. This is a chance for our entire congregation to share time at the table, fellowship, and get to know new faces, as well as remember this national holiday.

Save the Date for Millie's Retirement Party

Saturday June 1 from 2-5PM

Our beloved Assistant Director of Avondale Children's Center, Millie Norris, is retiring after a long tenure serving God by serving our children and families at ACC. Please mark your calendar to help us celebrate! If you are able to help with planning, please email Christie Flowers.

flowers.christie@gmail.com

Kick It To The Max

Help continue the legacy of Max Shanks at the 2nd Annual Kick It To The Max event rescheduled for Sunday June 2, 3-5PM. Kickball, live music, food, and fun(draising)! Proceeds will benefit Take the Trip Foundation, Charlotte Bike Camp, and the Max Shanks Scholarship Fund right here at Avondale Children's Center.

Visit the event website for more info about sponsorships, tickets, and directions to the MARA Complex.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is this week, May 5-11. Thank you to all those who serve as Sunday School teachers, Avondale Children's Center, or other positions of Christian Education. God has blessed you with a special gift and we thank you for sharing that gift! Please show your appreciation this week to these wonderful folks!

Please click this link for a special video thank you message.

VBS Registration

SCUBA -- Diving Into Friendship With God

SCUBA VBS Registration will be coming very soon! Stay tuned!

Worship at Avondale

Coming up on Sunday, May 12th, 2024

Join us for worship on May 12th at 10AM as we continue the Easter season and celebrate our Risen Savior! Pastor Jim will continue our Sermon Series: The Jesus I Never Knew. Our scripture lesson will come from Acts 1:15-17. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay up-to-date on all of our most recent video uploads. Livestreams are scheduled each week and will appear at the top of our YouTube Channel as "Upcoming Live Streams" and under the "Live" tab.

"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

Anthony Corriher; Dennis Brandau; Donnie Cates; Libby Stanley; the Family of Jean Pitts; 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.

We Are Hiring

Avondale Children's Center is hiring for the Assistant Director Position. Click here for the job description. Please feel free to forward to someone you know who may be a good fit.

Click here to apply.

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.