Avondale Worship

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

Sun, July 12 - with Rev. Jim Ewing

Series: "Lessons from the Wilderness"

Scripture: 1 Kings 19 (selected verses)

Sermon: "Whispers in the Wilderness"

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

From July 5 - In case you missed it,

Worship Service and our online Bulletin

Coming July 19 - Worship series "Play Ball!"

Avondale Social TONIGHT!

It's time to have some fun! Let's have a church-wide meeting to fellowship with each other! Join a Zoom gathering at 7 PM this evening.

Meeting ID: 830 7187 5873

Meeting Password: 758498

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

Haven't used Zoom before?

Click here to Try it / Test it now!

Click here to listen to Harry Greyard's voice message about the gathering.

Mission Corner TODAY!

We are inviting all to help support a Roof Above (Urban Ministry and Men's Shelter of Charlotte merged = Roof Above) by providing items from their Wish List. Donations can be taken directly or be dropped-off at Avondale Church Office at these times: Wednesdays - July 1 and 8, between 1:30 and 6 PM.

"These Days" Devotionals are available for pick-up. See dates/times above. Jessica Shanks will be in the office to receive items and give out devotionals.

Devotional

"These Days" Devotionals are available for pick-up. It can be nice to hold a book! Jessica Shanks will be in the office to give out devotionals and receive items for Roof Above today between 1:30 and 6 PM.

Vacation Bible School

Avondale’s 2020 VBS theme is “Feet that follow: Awesome are YOUR feet! They carry God’s love wherever you go!” It's a free, staycation camp of fun and more July 20-24. Interested? We invite families to sign-up! You will receive a “list of materials needed” the week prior. Please spread the word, the fun is open to all.

Find more details and the sign-up here.

See below for more VBS in action!

Registered for VBS2020

VBS Activity Bag drive-through pick-up is on July 16, between 4-6 PM! Everyone who is registered for VBS using the link above, will receive an activity bag that includes lesson plans, activities, craft kits and a daily snack. Thursday, July 16 between 4 and 6 PM you are invited to our fun-filled drive-through at the church to receive your activity bag! We hope to see you there!

Elder Nominations

The form for Congregation members to use to nominate Elders is available here and on our website. Please complete the form electronically or print and drop in the church mailbox. Names are due by Sunday, July 19.

Thank you.

Nomination Form to print

Nomination Form to submit online

Stewardship & Pledge Update

A recent pledge status report is shared below.

Want to send your Pledge electronically? Go here.

A few Avondale dates

July 8 - Avondale Social on Zoom @7 PM

July 9 - Pick-up a Devotional at the office @1:30-6 PM

July 9 - Drop-off Roof Above Wish List items @1:30-6 PM

July 12 - Sermon series "Lessons from the Wilderness"

July 12 - Session meeting

July 16 - VBS Activity Bag drive-through pick-up @4-6 PM

July 19 - Sermon series "Play Ball!" begins

July 19 - Elder Nomination forms due

July 20-24 - Vacation Bible School

July 21 - Newsletter content due

July 29 - Newsletter published

August 9 - Guest Pastor Caroline East

Members in Action

Pictured here are Fred Wilkerson and Chuck Hendrix. Chuck was teaching Fred how to use a router for a project he is working on. Chuck is also busy making wood projects already for our next Christmas Marketplace! Keeping the faith! See Chuck's beautiful work above.