Avondale eNews - July 22, 2020

AVONDALE IN ACTION

Avondale Worship

We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 9:30 AM.

Sun, July 26 - with Rev. Jim Ewing

Series: "Play Ball"

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12: 20 - 25

Sermon: "There's no "I" in team"

Join this worship broadcast online using the link in your Sunday Worship bulletin email.

From July 19 - In case you missed it,

Worship Service and our online Bulletin

Pacing the Peace

We invite you to Pass the Peace to an Avondale family member during Sunday Worship.

Text/respond....

"May the peace of Christ be with you."

"And also with you."

A few Avondale dates

July 20-24 - Vacation Bible School - first staycation!

July 21 - Newsletter content due

July 22 - Avondale Social

July 29 - Newsletter published

Aug 1 - Christmas Market response due to Lynn W.

Aug 2 - Worship "Play Ball!" / Sermon "Field of Dreams"

Aug 2 - Member Birthday - Alex Hegenbart

Aug 5 - Avondale Social

Aug 9 - Guest Pastor Caroline East

Augt 15 - Presbytery meeting - Alice Cuviello and Rich Worf serve as commissioners for Avondale

Aug 19 - Avondale Social

Youth Photos

Avondale Social TONIGHT!

Our first Avondale Social on Zoom was a success! And we're doing another one tonight at 7 PM! Come for a time of church-wide fun and fellowship with each other. Join the Zoom gathering at 7 PM this evening.

Meeting ID: 830 7187 5873

Meeting Password: 758498

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83071875873?pwd=Sktxai9LeG91blU0dFpEa0MyQW9rUT09

New to Zoom? Do a test run on your

computer, phone or tablet. https://zoom.us/test

Zoom Link

Vacation Bible School is in Action

VBS families are having awesome fun with their VBS Staycation. Activity bags, a music sound track, a daily Bible Lesson video of fun and learning (with Professor Pickles, Jessica, Mindy, Janet, Rich, and others) and a daily "Energizer" with our Youth dance group! All are learning that "Awesome are your feet...they PRAY with Jesus!" We'll share more next week in the Newsletter about the week.

Staff News

Jessica Shanks will be on vacation next week (following a week of awesome VBS!). For anyone who wants to visit the office on Wed, July 29, Caroline Starnes will be there from 11 AM to 4 PM.

Jacqueline Howells will be on vacation the week of Aug 10. Pastor Rev. Ewing will be away and Caroline East will preach on Sun, Aug 9.

Christmas in July?!?

Hello everyone! There’s approximately 160 days until Christmas - and many of us have the time and opportunity to craft, create, paint, sew, wood work, etc… while we are hanging around home!

Yes, we’re talking about the Avondale Christmas Marketplace! A "rolling" market is envisioned that would feature 3-4 vendors a week for 5 weeks leading up to Dec 5, 2020. Are you interested in participating this year? We would like to hear from you by Sat, Aug 1, 2020 so that we can begin making plans. We have so many talented Avondalers! For more details, check your inbox for Lynn Wilkerson’s email from July 12 or click the box to email Lynn.

Email Lynn W.

Avondale Website

Notice something strange on our website? Yes, so did we. We are trying to get the yellow problem fixed.

Finance:

Quarterly Contribution Statements

are going out.

90+ Birthday List

Our Avondale list - corrected!

Please use this one - and share the birthday joy!

LINK

Avondale Children's Center

Storm in a Jar

When mad, shake your "storm" then calm down as you...

watch the jar storm calm down!

Graduation is still on hold due to COVID.

Stewardship & Pledge Update

Want to send your Pledge electronically?

Go here.

Deposits

Avondale deposits are being made

every other Tuesday.

Pledges

Shared here is a recent

pledge status report.

Click on the image to view larger.

Church Triumphant

It is with deep sadness that we share that Ms. Rachel Caudle, mother of Olivia Magee, joined the Church Triumphant Friday, July 10, 2020. Rachel has been a familiar face and friend of Avondale for many years and most recently after her move to Charlotte.

Send a note of love and care!

Rogers and Olivia Magee

3618 Henshaw Rd

Charlotte, NC 28209

Nic and Rebeca Presson (Granddaughter)

3711 Winding Creek Ln

Charlotte, NC 28226

Church Triumphant

It is with deep sadness that we share that Mr. Wallace Litchfield "Chip" Reed joined the Church Triumphant Saturday, July 4, 2020. Chip and his wife Caroline were active and faithful members of Avondale before moving to the Charleston, SC area several years ago. Arrangements for a celebration of life will be shared once available.

Send a note of love and care!

Caroline Reed

4846 Highlander Lane

Hollywood, SC 29449

Zoe Reed Granddaughter and Avondale Youth)

7408 Quail Hill Rd.

Charlotte, NC 28210

Member Concerns

If you know of any member concerns or needs, please email Jim or call the church office and leave a message.

Prayer Requests

Beth Cline; Jacqueline Howells; Rogers and Olivia Magee; Delia McCloskey; Carl, Dee Dee and Lilly McDonald; Nic and Rebeca Presson; Floyd Privette; The Family of Michael Morales; The Reed Family; Jeff Strickland; The Family of Lucy Wiley.

Pictures of Members in Action

As we continue to stay connected with our Avondale family, please send us PICTURES of you that we may share with others. A family visit, a hobby, your garden, beloved pet, future Christmas Market items... whatever it is that brightens your day! Let us share with others. Please send to Caroline via email or text to 704-996-4970. In Instagram, tag Avondale so we can share it there!

Member Care Corner

For the "Show You Care - Task of the week," we ask you to lift our children of the church and ABC in prayer and ask that you send them a card of encouragement and love! Any cards for ABC children can be mailed to the church office.

Member Directory online...

Reminder that we've changed the password! Check your June 14 personal email from Avondale for the password or email Caroline for it.