WEEKLY NEWS
April 9
You need to Read This!
I have many favorite passages: The Sermon on the Mount in Matthew, the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2, the Resurrection Accounts in all four gospels, the book of Habakkuk in the Old Testament and the books of Timothy and 1 John. But at–or at least near–the top of the list, is the teaching and prayer of Jesus in John 14-17.
I’ll tell you why it’s my favorite in my devotional, and summarize some of the major teachings in this important passage!
Pastor Jack
Church Picnic Is This Sunday!
April 13 - Dinner at 5:00 pm!
Our Church Picnic is this Sunday, April 13. The picnic opens at 4:00, with dinner served at 5:00 pm. The church will provide hamburgers and hot dogs. Bring a side dish to share!
The picnic is at Festival Fields Park, 101 E. Lower Buckeye Road, in Avondale. (From the church, go south on Central Avenue and you will run directly into the park!) There are fields to play in, plenty of playground equipment for children (and adults!) and a pond for fishing.
After the meal, we will have a brief time of praise . . . and possibly some baptisms. Let us know if you are ready to be baptized!
"I'm Peter . . . ."
Our current worship series, “On The Way to the Cross” features Bible characters telling their story. These are all done by ABC members who will tell the story of people Jesus encountered on the way to the Cross. The entire series is based on John 11-21.
Here’s a video from Sunday, April 6, of ABC member Jeremy Wiles portraying Peter.
This coming Sunday, we will meet the servant girl who questioned Peter after the arrest of Jesus.
I Hope This Blog Leads You To Think Deeply
We have never fully understood human rights in our country. Or, if we did, we have failed to fully implement our beliefs.
Where do human rights come from? Who grants them? Who do we extend them to? I am convinced that human rights are more than a Constitutional issue; they are a Biblical issue. Current events are forcing us to think through this issue. Let’s make sure we do it Biblically! Read my blog at abcaz.net/blog for my thoughts.
Six New Deacons Ordained
As part of the ordination service on Sunday night, April 6, Stu Snow prays for the six new deacons. From let to right (seated) our new deacons are Bill Whaley, Jeremiah Pederson, Joe Naylor, Arturo Ayala, Kathy Majors, and Scott Snow.
All deacons who were present at the service are shown below.
Basic Christian Beliefs Lesson 12
So what do you think? Is that Pastor Jack, Wyatt Earp, or Colonel Sanders? All is explained in the video!
Miss a Service?
If you miss a service or want to review one again, both full worship videos and sermon podcasts are available on our website! Watch videos at www.abcaz.net/worship-videos and listen to podcasts at www.abcaz.net/sermons or wherever you listen to podcasts by searching for Pastor Jack Marslender.
Dont Stop! There is still more!
Prayer Meeting Online and In Person!
We meet for prayer every Wednesdays at 5:30 pm in conjunction with our Wednesday meal. We also have an online prayer group meeting on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. You can join prayer meeting via zoom by following this link.
Parents of Kidz it is time to sign up for kamp!! Please click here and register. There will be information that you need like insurance and shot records. Please do not use your phone to try and register it doesn’t work! If you need help please ask. If you have sent your child to Kamp before you likly already have an account so try to sign up using that.
Parents there is a registration form that needs to be filled out for Zona. Please click here and register for camp. You will need to fill out all the forms. When asked for a church code put: Avondale2025 again if you have any questions please reach out.
BBQ Mission, April 9, 11:00 am
Family Night at Church, April 9, 5:30 pm
Church Picnic, April 13, Meal at 5:30 pm
Lord’s Supper, April 16, Meal at 5:30, Lord’s Supper at 6:30 pm
Good Friday Prayer Walk, April 18, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Easter Sunday, April 20, 8:30 and 11:00 am
Easter Sunday Ministry Fair, April 20, 9:45 am
Food Distribution, May 7, 8:00 am