Avondale eNews - Apr 29, 2020

AVONDALE IN WORSHIP

FAITH FOR A PANDEMIC

SUNDAY, MAY 3

Join us at 9:30 AM this Sunday on our YouTube channel.

Sermon “The Problem of Pain"

Scripture: Isaiah 43: 1 - 7

Where does pain and suffering come from?

This Sunday, 10-Cents-A-Meal will be collected.

Our Session meets this Sunday.

SUNDAY, MAY 17

Join us for Youth Sunday, a special annual service, this year shared virtually!

Picture: Youth Sunday 2016

AVONDALE IN ACTION

ACC Zooms!

Avondale Children's Center has been sharing Zoom recordings featuring ACC teachers doing fun classes. Beginning Friday, May 1, the ACC will be offering ZOOM ROOMS daily for an hour each day from 8-1 and 4-5.

Happy 6-month anniversary to Merrily Watts!

Amelia & Juliette Zoom!

Mad Science with Melinda

Sharks with Millie

Teacher Appreciation Week

As Teacher Appreciation Week approaches, celebrated the first full week of May, we at Avondale celebrate teachers. Now more than ever possibly, we appreciate their gifts - to us, our children, our community! Please join our Social Media Challenge! For #teacherappreciation let's go on social media and #ThankATeacher!! Tag Avondale in your post!

Bible 101

Sundays at 10:30 AM

Women's Bible Study

Thursdays at 8 PM

Youth Group

Sunday evenings

In Case You Missed It

Worship service from Sun, April 26 LINK
Easter Gifts to Avondale in PDF and Video .
Birthday Parade at Chuck's house Video
Avondale Children's Ministries and Adventures Choir Sings! LINK

Avondale Stewardship

This year, we are still Raising the Consciousness, but with a different ask: when are we aware of the Moments of Grace within our lives?

These are the moments that God lights you up, awakens and touches you, awakens your heart. These can be fleeting moments when.... LINK

When have you experienced a Moment of Grace?
Share a story! If you will share a story—and it does not have to be about Avondale—please click here to contact Laura Meier.

Avondale Finance

Member contribution statements were sent earlier this month via mail/email.
A reminder that there are options for fulfilling pledge commitments: mailing checks; via our website, and reoccurring/or one-time bank draft. Contact Jacqueline if you'd like more information.

Church Triumphant

With deep sadness we share that Mrs. Inez Rudisill joined the Church Triumphant on April 21, 2020. Inez joined Avondale church in 1991. A private family graveside service and burial was held in Asheville and a memorial service will be held in Charlotte at a later date. Read her obituary here.

COMMUNITY CORNER during COVID-19

Since we don’t know when life will fully return to “normal," we want to share some ideas for keeping people connected and engaged - plus share info on cyberscams that present dangers as we spend more time online.

Weekly Services - Maintain some normalcy with weekly worship with Rev. Jim and our music ministry.
Join a group - join a Christian Nurture group or other community group

Call a Friend - use the Member Directory to call a fellow Avondaler and other friends
Have fun, be social - make time to enjoy new activities, whether online or not. Dust off a game, check out free online entertainment...
Service opportunities - through Avondale or in your community, is there something you can do for others?
Enjoy a bit of Humor! LINK

From The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Article: "How to reassure children and reduce anxiety during this time" LINK
Article: "Wholeness Moment" What spiritual practices help...? LINK

Online Learning – WideOpenSchool is for learners of all ages! Find live events, fun and educational stuff, and more. Adults will find many options when they search for free online courses. Coursera, Alison, even Harvard have much available!
Online Entertainment - "Here’s how to sample free arts, culture events online by local, international groups" - from The Charlotte Observer
Exercise Videos - Find on YouTube for all ages and levels