WEEKLY NEWS

Updated April 3

Worship With Us!

Indoors, Outdoors, Even in the Rain!

We often forget that the church is not a building.  It’s not even a place.  It’s people!  

Our Holy Week worship is in three different venues.  Last Sunday night (the 24th) we celebrated in a park.  Wednesday night (the 27th) we will worship in a gymnasium.  And Easter Sunday morning (the 31st) we will worship outdoors.

I like it!  Listen to my devotional to find out why!

Pastor Jack

Our Partnership With

Embassy Community Church

This is Pastor Jean (Chaplain at Perryville State Prison) and Pastor Joe of the new Embassy Community Church.  Their church is made up of refugees from Africa and will worship in the Kinyarwanda language.  The pastors also speak Swahili, French, and English.

We are partnering with them and they will meet in Building B at 11:00 am on Sunday mornings.  It is anticipated that some of their younger members and teens will join our English service at that time.

We welcome them to our campus and the ABC community!

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!

We are making progress, but we still have a long way to go!  After Sunday, our Refresh balance is $256,423!  We plan on raising remodeling funds through April and then making final decisions on when we start.  Pray.  And then give what God leads you to give!

A Puzzling and Unbiblical Trend

We preach the Bible!  

That is proclaimed proudly by our churches and Christian institutions.  But there is a growing trend (in evidence again this week) that makes me wonder.  Do we just preach the Bible, or do we really believe it?

Read Pastor Jack’s blog for his take on lawsuits and the Bible.  

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

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, March 27, 11:00 am

Taco Night & Lord’s Supper, March 27, 5:30 pm

Good Friday Prayer Walk Through, March 29, 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Easter, March 31

Food Distribution, April 3, 8:30 am

Youth Dinner / Fundraiser, April 10, 6:00 pm

Senior Adult Concert & Meal, April 18, 11:00 am