Avondale eNews - May 6, 2020

AVONDALE IN WORSHIP

FAITH FOR A PANDEMIC

SUNDAY, MAY 10

Join us Sundays at 9:30 AM

on Avondale's YouTube channel.

Sermon: "Thwarting God"

Scripture: Isaiah 53: 1 - 6

Special Offering:

ABC Family Meal Bags

Also, Happy Mother's Day!

SUNDAY, MAY 17

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

Picture: Youth Sunday 2016

AVONDALE IN ACTION

Teacher Appreciation

It's Teacher Appreciation Week!

Who do you appreciate?

Join in #teacherappreciation on Social Media and #ThankATeacher!! Tag Avondale in your post!

Mother's Day

Reminder that Mother's Day is this Sunday.

We are GRATEFUL

for the many, many

Avondale teachers!

ACC Zoom Rooms

Daily Zoom Rooms began last week. Video replays are also available to our ACC families. Thank you to our ACC teachers putting these together. Please know you are loved and appreciated.

Teacher Appreciation

ACC's Munchkins parents surprised their teachers (Ms. Melinda & Ms. Iesha) with this sweet picture! Enlarge picture

Youth Group Update

We are continuing to meet via Zoom with the middle and high School youth on Sunday nights. We’ve been using the time to stay connected, play games, and have a devotion. Currently we are using our Zoom meetings to prepare for Youth Sunday, which is May 17.

Youth Group this Summer

Our Peru trip which was scheduled for this June has been postponed to most likely June of 2021. We are working out those details with our Peruvian mission connections. As of now, our middle school work camp and conference week at Massanetta is still on. We are also looking at some other options including Montreat and an Adventure trip for our high school youth since there is no international trip this summer.

Church Staff/Office

The Church Office remains closed with staff working from home during this time. Please don't hesitate to reach out to staff via email or phone!

ABC Out-of-School Time

While repairs are being done at the Family Life enter, our ABC student program is meeting in the Fellowship Hall.

Bible 101

Sundays at 10:30 AM

Women's Bible Study

Thursdays at 8 PM

Women's Bible Study completed their first study and will be on break this week and enjoy a social time next week. The next study will begin soon. Women have enjoyed getting together on Zoom to study, pray and fellowship. The large group breaks-up into smaller groups for discussion. Join in! For details, contact Amanda Shanks.

In Case You Missed It

Worship service from Sun, May 3 LINK
Easter Gifts to Avondale in PDF and Video .
Birthday Parade at Chuck's house Video
Annual Report - 75th Anniversary edition
Avondale Children's Ministries and Adventures Choir Sings! LINK

Avondale Stewardship

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 .... LINK to Stewardship Letter

When have you experienced a Moment of Grace?

Share a story! If you will share a story—it does not have to be about Avondale— click here to contact Laura Meier.

Avondale Finance

A reminder that for fulfilling pledge commitments, there are options:

mailing checks to the church,
give via this link on our website, and
reoccurring/or one-time bank draft.

If you'd like more information about bank drafts or other ways to give, please contact Jacqueline .

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.

*NEW THIS WEEK

*Virtual Experiences -Connect to virtual arts, science and history experiences all hosted by local artists, scientists, historians and organizations! LINK
*Listen to a Podcast - Time list of 50 best LINK

Weekly Services - Maintain some normalcy with weekly worship with Rev. Jim and our music ministry.
Join a group - join a Christian Nurture group (shared above) 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 puzzle, check out free online entertainment...

Pictured: ASAP gathering years ago

Service opportunities - through Avondale or in your community, is there something you can do for others?
Article: "How to reassure children and reduce anxiety during this time" LINK
Article: "Wholeness Moment" What spiritual practices help...? LINK
Exercise Videos - Find on YouTube for all ages and levels

* Humor - LINK

from Reader's Digest

Online Learning - Adults can find many options when searching online for free courses. *LINK Check out: Coursera, Alison, even Harvard have much available! WideOpenSchool is for learners of all ages! Find live events, fun and educational stuff, and more.
Online Entertainment - Sample free arts, culture events online by local/international groups - The Charlotte Observer