WEEKLY NEWS
Updated April 10
Do You Know Timothy?
Or Someone Like Him?!
In the next section of Philippians, Paul gets very personal, talking about two men who were very important and deeply loved by Him–Timothy and Epahproditus.
I hope you have trusted men and women, -who have your interests and the interest of Jesus, in their hearts.
We need people like that!
Pastor Jack
Changing Her World!
Crystal Ayala is a junior at Desert Edge High School. Many of you know her from her work in both the preschool and her ability to rock out on the piano! What you may not know about Crystal is the challenge that she accepted from God.
Crystal felt God calling her to start a bible study club on the campus of her High School. So she did. Crystal went through all the processes of putting a club together, needing to meet with the Principal and getting a sponsor teacher. She was meet with the challenge of finding officers to fill the roles that a club needs, which, when it’s just you, is hard. Crystal met that challenge head on. Just before spring break she had taken care of everything that needed to be done and planned the first meeting for the Monday after spring break.
In the three weeks that they have met, they have not had less then 20 students! When God Calls, Answer! Please be in Prayer for Crystal as she follows Jesus!
Avondale Mission of Mercy Wins Award!
From A Press Release from Mission of Mercy . . . About the Clinic at Avondale Baptist Church!
Every year, the City of Avondale recognizes local businesses that have positively impacted both the community and the business environment. The Leading EDGE Awards honor entities in two categories, including community impact. We are excited to share that MOM has been selected as the 2023-2024 Leading EDGE Community Impact for Nonprofit Award recipient!
“Your work in addressing critical health needs in our community has made a positive impact on many lives, and to many families, within the City of Avondale.”
Since its launch in November 2010, the Avondale clinic has provided 32,000 free patient visits and distributed 57,500 free prescriptions to uninsured patients in 15 West Valley communities.
We are honored to accept the award at Avondale’s State of the City event scheduled for April 11, 2024, and grateful for our amazing Avondale clinic team!
32,000 Free Patient Visits
57,500 Free Prescriptions
Now the City of Avondale's Non-Profit "Leading Edge" Award Winner for Community Impact
Offers Free Medical Care on Mondays at Avondale Baptist Church!
Real Progress on Refresh - $265,703!
An ABC member is offering a matching gift of up to $25,000 for all Refresh funds received in April! It we receive the $25,000 and the matching gift, we will be ready for phase one of our remodeling effort.
It won’t cover everything we had planned, but it will get the new carpet (in the worship center, foyers, and hallways), the new stage, drop, ceiling, overhead and side lighting, and we will be able to do the rest at a later time.
We will give full details at a business meeting on either April 24 or May 1, depending on when final price estimates come in! We don’t pressure anyone for money, but we ask you to do what we’ve asked from the beginning–pray and then give as God leads you to give!
Senior Adult Meal & Concert
Our next Senior Adult Concert is a quartet made up of current and former ABC members Stu Snow, Ralph Castaneda, Wayne Liles, and Dan Bauer. The concert is free and is scheduled on Thursday, April 18, at 11:00 am.
Following the meal, join us in the Lower Level for a spaghetti meal at noon! The meal has a suggested donation of $5.
Though this is a “senior” event, it is open to anyone! Feel free to join us and invite some friends to come with you!
The Chaplaincy
“Chaplains are God-called-Christians who perform specific and sometimes, very unique roles for the body of Christ. The North American Mission Board (NAMB) endorsed chaplains are some of our missionaries who work in the community.
A chaplain shares God’s love, mercy, grace, and redemptive power in situations where others may not be permitted or able to enter: Disaster areas, jails or prisons, and war zones. God gifts them to reach out to those who may have never heard of His love or entered a church.
Chaplains are sent out by the church. In many chaplaincy positions, the chaplain is licensed and/or ordained, and specifically trained to do the unique work for the body of Christ. Please keep the NAMB endorsed chaplains in your prayers as they minister to all of God’s humanity.”
See ABC Member and Chaplain Ken Herman in this Video!
Moms & More Day!
In partnership with Arizona Commmunity Impact, Businesses, and many other helpful Government Organizations and Non-Profits!
Crafts, Refreshments, Resources, and Special Giveaways for moms and their children!
To be held in the west parking lot of Avondale Baptist Church under the shade.
May 11, 2024
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Classes & Worship Series
This Wednesday Meal
April 10 at 5:30 pm
Frito Pie
Salad
Rice Crispy Treats
Followed by Great Fellowship, Prayer, Choir, and Classes for adults, teens, children, and preschoolers!
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.
BBQ Mission, April 10, 11:00 am
WAC (Wednesday at Church), April 10, 5:30 pm
Learn How to Pray, April 10, 6:30 pm
Senior Adult Concert & Meal, April 18, 11:00 am
Food Distribution, May 1, 8:30 am