BIRTHDAYS…
CONTACT US…
Street Address:
416, 420 Pennsylvania Avenue
Avondale, PA 19311
Mailing Address:
PO Box 446 - Avondale, PA 19311
Website:
www.avondalepc.org
Church Secretary: Kathy Coyle
Church Office: 610-268-2919
E-mail:
[email protected]
Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9 am–3:30 pm
ANNIVERSARIES…
Bob & Marilyn Wineberg
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April 16, 1975
Pastor:
Rev. Ray Meute, Jr.
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Minister:
Every member of the congregation
Youth Director:
Elder Tim Rupard
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-mail:
[email protected]
TODAY…
8:30 am
11 am
Prayer Ministry
Marilyn Wineberg
Tim & Carrie
Rupard
Greeters
Marge Pickel &
Velma Bailey
Ginger Schramm
Nursery
Jan & Justin
Ramberger
Cara Doyle &
Morgan Lloyd
Jr. Church
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Acolyte
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Carolyn DiCecco &
Irene Taylor
Rachel Sabella
Offering Counters
Worship Leader
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Glenn Griffin & John Patton
Ray Greenhalgh
Danny Rosazza
Organist/Director of Choral/Instrumental Music: Wayne H. Carr
Home/Studio Phone: 610-444-1385
Cell Phone:
Fax 24/7:
E-mail:
[email protected]
FLOWERS TODAY…
Presented byLauri Brockson
In memory of
her mother, Esther Dutt
on her birthday
On Easter Sunday at approximately 1:30 pm, a baby girl was
born to Wayne & Ashley Worthington, granddaughter of
Wayne & Margie Worthington. A white rose is presented to
honor the birth of Ryleigh Paige Worthington.
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Joined together as a lifeline between
Christ and community,
Avondale Presbyterian Church
exists to connect people
to the Lord Jesus Christ,
to contribute to growth in His body,
and to commit to serving Christ
in the world.
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ORDER OF WORSHIP
APRIL 11, 2010
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Prelude
APC Instrumental Ensemble
Processional “Nothing is Impossible with God”
Congregation, please join the choir in singing the processional.
Welcome and Church Life Highlights
Call to Worship
Hymn “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” Hymnal # 201
Prayer of the Day Living God, for whom no door is closed,
no heart is locked, draw us beyond our doubts, till we see your
Christ and touch his wounds where they bleed in others. This
we ask through Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Children’s Message
Songs of Praise
Anthem
“Our God is Great”
Prayers for the Community and the World and Pastoral Prayer
Scripture Reading John 14:7-14 (p.1045 )
Romans 8:26-27 (p. 1097)
Sermon “Is She Praying Yet?”
Rev. Ray Meute
Offering
Song of Praise
Hymn
“I Need Thee Every Hour”
Hymnal # 428
Invitation to the Prayer Room
Blessing
Closing Song “We Go With God”
Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We will host our 2nd Annual Community Handbell Concert: “Bells Ring
for Haiti” on Sunday, April 18th, 2010, at 3:30 PM. This year’s concert will
serve as a fundraiser for much-needed relief in Haiti after the disastrous
earthquake in January 2010. Admission is free; donations will be accepted
at the concert. A reception for all will immediately follow.
Rookie Ring Saturday, April 24th, 8:30 - 4:30, at Hockessin Methodist Church,
in Hockessin, DE. A handbell workshop designed to let ringers experience the
joy of ringing with a large group, learn new music and skills, and meet new
people. See Peggy Watkins for more info: [email protected] .
As of now, there are still tickets available for the new production of
"JOSEPH" at SIGHT & SOUND THEATRE for Friday evening 7:30
performance on May 14th. Please contact Judy Young if you are interested
in attending as soon as possible. Make checks out to Judith Young to
reserve your seats. Adult tickets are 54.15; youth (13-18) $28.00 and
children (3-12) $16.00. Anyone needing transportation should notify Judy
for ride information. We now have 27 people attending this performance.
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FROM DEEP INSIDE THE QUARRY… We invite all 6 – 12 graders to join
us Sunday nights from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm for fun and fellowship in the
Quarry. Dinner is provided at 6:00 pm. The Youth Group will be going to the
Wilmington Blue Rocks game on Friday, April 16th at 5:30 pm.
“PUT YOUR TWO CENTS IN” Fundraiser… The Youth Group is
going on a Mission Trip to Tennessee in July and we are having a
fundraiser! A water jug has been placed at the rear of the Sanctuary…
PLEASE PUT YOUR TWO CENTS IN! Any and all spare change is
happily accepted! Thank you!
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The 2010 season of the Avondale Angels is about to begin. Practice will be
on Monday and Wednesday this week from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Brown Field
(our Home Field, 102 Fariview Lane, Landenberg, PA 19350). This is a
competitive, modified pitch, adult church league. Sign-up sheet is on the
bulletin board outside of the sanctuary.
Adult Sunday School, room 103 facilitated by Will Wallace, discussion
about Martin Luther and the Reformation. The class is aided by an
excellent 2003 movie on DVD, Luther starring Joseph Fiennes.
THIS WEEK AT AVONDALE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
TODAY
Sunday
4/11
Monday
4/12
Julie Swisher and Angela Rupard will be in the KID'S PRAYER ROOM in
the Quarry to pray with children and youth the 1st Sunday of each month after
the 11 am service. All children and youth are WELCOME!
Come join us TODAY and the 2nd Sunday of each month at 9:45 am in
the Sanctuary for FAMILY FUN TIME. You will be treated to amazing feats
of comedy, stellar drama, and mind boggling trivia. The virtue of the month
will be revealed, which becomes the topic of study for our Sunday School
classes.
Union Presbyterian Women’s Association Spring Fling 2010
“Let’s Grow – Breaking Forth a New Life” on Saturday, April 17th, 2010,
9 am to 2 pm. To register, please contact UPC at 717-529-2000 or visit
their website at www.unionpres.com and use the “Spring Fling” link.
Registration deadline is Thursday, April 8th. (see flyer on bulletin board for
more info)
Spring Rummage Sale - Friday, April 23rd & Saturday, April 24th
The Spring Rummage Sale is coming soon! We will accept spring and
summer clothing and linens in clean and good condition, as well as
household items, toys and games, books, and collectibles. Donations may
be left in the Great Hall beginning Monday, April 19th.
The Bridge Food & Clothing Bank needs non-perishable food items
especially at this time of the year. This is a time of year when donations
decrease. Please use our beautiful new and very large wooden box in the
main lobby to regularly donate non-perishable food items. Whatever is
placed inside of that box is taken to the Bridge almost weekly.
Tuesday
4/13
Wednesday
4/14
Thursday
4/15
8:30 & 11 am
9:45 am
6 – 8:30 pm
10 am
5:30 – 7:30 pm
7 – 9 pm
7:30 pm
9:30 am
7 – 8 pm
7:30 pm
6 am & 8 am
5 pm
5:30 – 7:30 pm
7 – 9 pm
6 – 7:20 pm
7:30 pm
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Friday
4/16
4:15 pm
5:30 – 10:30 pm
Saturday
4/17
NEXT
Sunday
4/18
7 – 9 pm
9 am – 12 noon
10 am – 12 noon
8:30 & 11 am
9:45 am
3:30 pm
Worship
Family Fun Time
Youth Group
Southern Chester County Prayer
Action Team Meeting
Softball Practice at Brown Field
ETC Volleyball in the Great Hall
Hannah Circle at Kay Wasno’s
Lois Circle at Min Pusey’s home
Praise & Prayer in the Sanctuary
Ruth Circle at Shirley Rosazza’s
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
(every Wednesday @ Perkins)
Joyful Rhythm Rehearsal
Softball Practice at Brown Field
ETC Volleyball in the Great Hall
AvonBells Rehearsal
Adult Choir Rehearsal
Cub Scout Pack # 191 Meeting in
Great Hall
Basketball in the Great Hall
Youth Group – Wilmington Blue
Rocks Game
Volleyball in the Great Hall
Set-up for Handbell Concert
Healing Rooms
Worship
Sunday School
Community Handbell Concert for
Haiti Relief in the Great Hall
NO Youth Group
JOHN 14:7-14 (P.1045 )
ROMANS 8:26-27 (P. 1097)
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26
If you really knew me, you would know my Father as
well. From now on, you do know him and have seen
him."
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Philip said, "Lord, show us the Father and that will be
enough for us."
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Jesus answered: "Don't you know me, Philip, even
after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone
who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you
say, 'Show us the Father'? 10Don't you believe that I am
in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I
say to you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father,
living in me, who is doing his work. 11Believe me
when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in
me; or at least believe on the evidence of the miracles
themselves. 12I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith
in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even
greater things than these, because I am going to the
Father. 13And I will do whatever you ask in my name,
so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. 14You
may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness.
We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the
Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words
cannot express. 27And he who searches our hearts
knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit
intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
The CPR team is still seeking an editor for the APC website.
Primary responsibilities include gathering articles and/or current
information from the various boards and committees of the church
and making sure information found on the website is kept up-to-date
and accurate. Lou Tranchitella is serving as our webmaster
and will gladly post anything that is submitted. If you have new information for your
particular web page, let Lou know by contacting him via e-mail at
[email protected]
FLOWERS
At High Seas Expedition, kids
explore the mighty love of God on a
journey that will change them
forever. Join us for an
unforgettable adventure!
VBS Registration Now Open for
June 28th – July 2nd 9 am – 12 noon
Ages 3 – completed 5th grade - BRING A FRIEND!
VBS DECORATING COMMITTEE meets
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in Room 104 (Jr. Church Room).
All are welcome to join us as available!
Registration cards available in the narthex.
Put in offering basket or give to Marci Mebane or Sheri Sabella
If you would like to volunteer during the week please contact
Marci Mebane or Sheri Sabella.
The Avondale Presbyterian
T~N~T Y O U T H G R O U P
Present:
SPAGHETTI DINNER
&
TALENT SHOW
Sunday May 2, 2010
Dinner served starting at 5:30 pm
at Avondale Presbyterian Church Great Hall
Cost - $10 per person
At High Seas Expedition,
kids explore the mighty
love of God on a journey
that will change them
forever. Join us for an
unforgettable adventure!
VBS Registration Now Open for
June 28th – July 2nd
9 am – 12 noon
Ages 3 – completed 5th grade - BRING A FRIEND!
VBS DECORATING COMMITTEE
meets Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
in Room 104 (Jr. Church Room).
All are welcome to join us as available!
Make checks payable to Avondale Presbyterian Church
All proceeds go to funding the
Mission Trip to Tennessee in July.
Please come and enjoy a night of
dinner and entertainment while
supporting the Youth Group.
Registration cards available in the narthex.
Put in offering basket or give to
Marci Mebane or Sheri Sabella
If you would like to volunteer during the week
please contact
Marci Mebane (610) 268-8034 or
Sheri Sabella (610) 869-9875.