“The Joy of Christmas” Children’s Christmas Program will be on Sunday, December 15th at the 9:30 service time.
Christmas Cantata
The annual AUMC Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata will be held on Sunday, December 15th at 8:15 and 11:00 am.
“Waiting for Christmas” – a heartwarming story of a letter found in an old family Bible, this musical introduces a young girl named Sarah writing to her “Nana”, expressing her joy and delight as she anticipates the holiday and, once again, getting the family together at Christmastime. The memories of past Christmases combined with the expectation of precious new memories yet to be made create a vivid backdrop for sharing the real reason for the season…Jesus!
Hope & Comfort Service
Sunday, November 17th at 7:00 pm the Stephen Ministry Team will again be having our Hope and Comfort service in the Chapel. This is a service for all!
There will be an emphasis on having HOPE. We understand that during the holiday season we have people struggling to feel this Hope. We know there are so many ways that these feelings enter our lives. It can be from losing a love one, losing a job, health issues and many other feelings.
This year we will have our new Worship/Praise Team director, Keith Bean, leading us from the music side. Keith is very excited and feels music is a great inspiration in dealing with Hope. We will have some of our Stephen Ministers sharing their ideas and hints on how to keep hope and feel comfort in your life during these unsettling times. We feel this service will help move you from hurt to healing through Gods love.
We also will be having a candle service at the end. This part of the service is a tradition of taking time to remember our love ones who have passed or lifting up & moving on with your particular sorrow.
Please come and experience this with us!!
Avon UMC Stephen Ministry Team
Trick or Treat
The children’s council will be hosting an indoor trick or treat event on Sunday, October 27th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. We will have all indoor trick or treating, games, crafts, and a free will offering chili dinner.
We are looking for participants to decorate a table and pass out candy to the kids, to volunteer, and to donate candy – donation bins are in the Coat Rooms.
Please contact Sarah Koehlinger at sarahoconnor11@hotmail.com if you are interested in participating or if you would like to volunteer for this event.
End of Life Seminar
End of Life Planning Seminar on October 5th from 9:00 am – noon. The seminar will include information on Celebration of Life service planning as well as estate planning tips from a prominent local attorney, funeral pre-purchases, and planning insight. RSVP to Melissa Lidgard at mlidgard@avonumc.com or at 317-272-4068 no later than Tuesday, September 24th.
Car Show
The Annual Joe Matthews III Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, August 17th!
Registration begins at 9:00 am with awards at 2:00 pm.
Ice Cream Social Welcome Party
Please join us for an Ice Cream Social to Welcome Pastor Danny and his family on Sunday, July 14th at 6:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. RSVP to the church office by July 10th at 317-272-4-68.
VBS Registration 2019
Today is the last day to register online for VBS 2019 for both Volunteers and Children. This year’s theme is ROAR! and will be from July 8th-12th at Avon UMC. Both sign up forms can be found at www.avonumc.com.
Retirement Reception
Join us on Saturday, June 29th for Pastor Larry and Connie’s Retirement Reception at 4:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room and at 5:30 pm in the Sanctuary. This event should wrap up by 7:30 pm.
UMW Spring Tea
A Spring Cleaning of the Heart & Soul Avon United Methodist Women Spring Fellowship Tea Party “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10 Come and enjoy Christian fellowship, entertainment by the AUMC drama group, music, tea, and food! Mothers, daughters, friends and neighbors invited. Childcare provided. Tables hosted and decorated by UMW Circles! Bring your favorite tea cup! Sunday, May 5, 2019 2:00 – 4:00 pm Tickets $3.00 (Children under 12 free.) Tickets will be sold on May 5th.