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AVALON CAMPUS SERVE DAY
This coming Saturday, May 19th @1p.m. (followed by Hot Dogs and Refreshments at 4 p.m.), we need everyone's help to spread mulch, rake leaves, trim bushes, pick up sticks and trash, and plant flowers. Basically, whatever we can do to spruce up our Avalon properties after winter.
Please mark it on your calendars now to come help. God has entrusted wonderful facilities to our congregation and we can all be blessed in maintaining it. See you there. Questions, call Pastor Pat (747-1531).
YOUNG AT HEART
The next Young at Heart get together will be at Rich's Café, 3411 Lower Huntington Road, Thursday, May 17th. Lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. and the special speaker will be our own Rev. Jim Johnson. Contact Helen Martin (744-3563) with any questions.
AVALON HOME SCHOOL PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
Join us for our next meeting on Tuesday May 22nd at 6:45 p.m. in the West Campus Cellar. We will be reviewing the book Lies Homeschooling Moms Believe, by Todd Wilson. Come join us for a time of snacks, devotion, fellowship, and discussion. Also come prepared to plan a date for our upcoming field trip! If you have any questions contact Brooke Weldon at bpalmer0099@gmail.com or (810) 320-5040.
THREE RIVERS PARADE
We are looking for someone who has access to a flatbed / Car Hauler kind of trailer that could be used for the upcoming Three Rivers Parade in July. If you do, contact Pastor Pat at pgarmire@avalonmissionarychurch.com or by calling the office at 747-1531. Thank you. Also, if you are interested in being a part of this new outreach contact Pastor Pat.
Children's Ministry Promotion Sunday is coming!
Well, it's that time of year again . time to promote kids to the next grade! Promotion Sunday will take place on June 17. Each child in the Children's Ministry will "advance" to the next school grade on that date. This means that your child might be checking into a new Sunday School or 2nd Service class . how exciting!
This also means that our 5th graders will be graduating into the Youth Ministry on June 17. If you are the parent of a 5th grader, Pastor Bob will be in touch with you during the first week of June, both to introduce himself and answer any questions you might have about the Youth Ministry.
If you have a child who is a part of our children's ministry, take a look at the schedule on the reverse side to determine which Sunday School and 2nd service classes your child will be a part of. If you have any questions or concerns regarding Promotion Sunday, give me a shout!
Pastor Jeff
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ARE YOU A POLICE OFFICER? EMT? PARAMEDIC?
If you're a police officer, an EMT, a paramedic or someone who works in the public safety arena, we'd love to hear from you! We're in the process of putting together a Security Team who can help shape a security policy and some emergency procedures for dealing with security matters here at the church. We wanted to make sure that we have knowledge of all of the folks in that field who are a part of our church family. If you work in one of these fields, please contact Adam Brown at 246-0554.
HELP SERVE AT VIBE AND FLC WORSHIP SERVICES
There are several areas to consider: Stage Décor & Design, Altar Guild, Graphics Design/ Media/ Video Recording/ Editing, Drama, Readers Theater, Poetry Reading/ Writing, Portrait Painting or Sketches, Dance, Vocal & Instrumental, Lighting Design/Programming, Sound Engineer. (Training is offered as needed.) Please contact Pastor Pat at pgarmire @avalonmissionarychurch.com or Erin Armstrong at earmstrong @brotherhoodmutual.com for more details.
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IMAGINE WHAT GOD MIGHT DO.
Imagine what God might do if His people at Avalon were praying during all that happens around here on a Sunday morning! Imagine what could happen if you were a part of that! Imagine what might happen if YOU spent 15 minutes on Sunday morning in the prayer room!
Our Prayer Team is looking for some Avalonians to fill in 15-minute spots during the 1st and 2nd services, and Sunday school. You could spend time praising God and praying for the worship team, the teachers, the preacher and for those who are hearing from God during that time. If you would be willing to help with this vital part of our Sunday morning ministry, you can sign up at the Welcome Center for one or more spots if you would like! If you would prefer to pray alone, please specify that on the sheet and note it on the door when you arrive to pray (otherwise, even if someone else is praying, you're invited to come on in and pray as well!). Take a step into the prayer room and pray away to the Maker of Heaven and earth!
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BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
The Health and Wellness Ministry will resume blood pressure checks starting today! The third Sunday of the month will be designated for this purpose. Ministry members will be available in the pre-school office after first service and before second service (9:30-10:30 a.m.).
The ministry team would like to update their Medical Personnel List of those who are RNs, LPNs, Paramedics, EMTs or other Allied Health folks for availability if needed. If you fit in any of those area of expertise please fill out the bulletin tear-off under Opportunities' and drop it in the offering plate.
DON'T MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If your e-mail address is not on our website mailing list, then you may be missing out on important information! When there are crises in our church family or other important needs that arise during the week, we often send out this information via our website mailing list. If you didn't receive any e-mails from us this past week, then you're not on the list. All you need to do to make sure you're informed is click on "Site Mailing List" at the bottom of the page. Give us your e-mail address and you're all set!
MAIL FOLDERS
If you are interested In getting prayer sheets, the monthly Connection, and other information about the church, you are very welcome to have a mail folder. The folders are located in the foyer, next to the drinking fountains. Just take a moment to fill out the tear-off with your name and check under OPPORTUNITIES that you would like a mail folder. Then place it in the offering plate.
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Be sure the check out our Opportunities to Serve Page for many creative ways you can serve and minister in the Community and at Avalon Missionary Church.
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AVALON FOOD PANTRY
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Needed "Item of the Week" - helper box meals
Come join us Thursday morning at 9:30a.m. There is great joy in knowing you are helping others, and we have a good time doing just that! Food Pantry Helpers have found growth in caring, sharing, and gained fellowship.
Donations: We can always use Bibles. Also, stuffed animals, all sizes, are great to have. "Avalon Attendees" remember we are here for you. Call 414-8391 so we can get together before starting time on a Thursday evening. Thank You for any and all kinds of donations you give. Remember our Donation Container is beside the back porch of the Food Pantry.
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THANK YOU
Thanks to all of you for your prayers, words of encouragement, and the beautiful plant that was sent after the passing of my step dad. God has blessed my family with two great dads. God has also blessed us with a great church family..Avalon!
Kirk & Kim Sabrosky
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