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Inside the April Issue: April Calendar Pastor s

Congratulations Sympathy/Hospital After-School

School Scout Sunday The Deacon s Bench The Music

Birthdays/Anniversaries Youth Ministry Terrific

Spring Rummage Sale Combined Board Mtg Contact

5 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 Holy Week Schedule Palm

Maundy Thursday, April 21 6:00 PM Congregational

Communion in the Sanctuary Good Friday April 22

1 The Dove News April 2011 Monthly Newsletter of Avondale Presbyterian Church 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. Inside the April Issue: April Calendar Pastor s Pen Thank You Session Highlights Prayer Ministry Congratulations Sympathy/Hospital After-School Ministry APC Sports Circles Vacation Bible School Scout Sunday The Deacon s Bench The Music Ministry Ministry Teams 2011 Birthdays/Anniversaries Youth Ministry Terrific Tuesdays Mission Bulletin Board Praise & Prayer Spring Rummage Sale Combined Board Mtg Contact Us Dove News Deadline Page Holy Week Schedule Palm Sunday April 17 Services 8:30 AM / 11:00 AM Maundy Thursday, April 21 6:00 PM Congregational Dinner in the Great Hall 7:30 PM Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary Good Friday April 22 7:30 PM Community Service Sponsored by AG Ministerium West Grove United Methodist Church Easter Sunday April 24 Easter Services 8:30 AM/ 11:00 AM

2 The Pastor s Pen Page 1 By Ray Meute Fifteen What is the significance of 15? It is the age of my daughter Mindy. It is a big year for the Latino girls of our community who have their Sweet 15 coming of age parties. It is a significant age for young people as they count the days until they can apply for their driving permits. April 15 is the deadline most years for American citizens to file their tax returns. This past March 17 was the 15 year anniversary of my pastorate here at Avondale Presbyterian Church! Many of you have noted this milestone with me and I am very grateful for our life together! These past 15 years are a robust span in the history of this congregation. These past 15 years are a very momentous phase of life for my family in that our children have grown up during them. Josh was 8, Caleb was 5, and Mindy was an infant when we moved here in March of As a matter of fact, so many of the children of our congregation have likewise grown up over this same span of time. It is really exciting to be marrying young people who were coming forward for Children s Sermons not so very long ago. It is awesome to see our young ones growing up into eager young adults venturing out into the world. In many ways our time together seems like it hasn t been all that long but when I think of all of the growth of our young ones, you cannot argue with the progress of history. Session Highlights from March Meeting Thank You Thank you for.your generosity in contributing to two recent Special offerings: Huete Medical Care Fund and Japan Disaster Relief. Our world has changed by leaps and bounds in this same time period. Think of technology. Think of the impact of September 11, Think of the economic decline after such boom times. Think of some of the natural events like Hurricane Katrina, the earthquakes in Haiti and Japan. Think of our own losses of family and friends over these years. Life together is rich! In the time we have together we grow through great joys and great sorrows. We grow through great challenges and great successes. As we continue to grow together we will seek to serve the Lord with greater passion and commitment. We will seek to make an impact upon our community and our world. We will seek to do so with the mind and heart of the risen Lord Jesus the Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit! We will go forward in life together thankful for the life that we share! Reorganized Session Ministry Teams to include the new s. (See listing in this issue of the Dove News). Worked on the financial allocation of our Mission/Benevolence commitments for Elected Phil Hertzog to serve as Presbytery Commissioner for the March meeting of the Donegal Presbytery at Central Church, Downingtown. Agreed to invite Erin Cox-Holmes, Presbytery Executive Presbyter, and Nan Best, Presbytery Assoc. for Vital Congregations, to present the new Acts 16:5 Initiative to our Session at the April meeting as we consider joining in on this three-year program of enhancing our mission and ministry. Agreed to offer the opportunity to serve as the polling place for future Avondale Borough election days.

Page Page22 PRAY ER MIN ISTRY BY MARGE PICKEL WHEN HE WAS ON THE CROSS I m not on an ego trip I m

just why I say, I m of a special kind. For when He was on the cross, I was on His mind.

He whose glory makes the heavens shine, So unworthy of such mercy; When He was on the cross, I was on

Do you remember last year in the 40 days between Easter and Pentecost we did a wonderful study on PRAYER

Well, the Prayer Action Team has another PRAYER study for us this same period this year called Pray

Plan now to be part of this study. Watch for more information!

And it stained crimson red; Though His eyes were on the crowd that day, He looked ahead in time, For

He whose glory makes the heavens shine, So unworthy of such mercy When He was on the cross, I was on His

(Ronnie Hinson and Mike Payne; CCLI#353378) As you know we seeking establish kind of may are to some

2011. Millions will unite in prayer at thousands of events from coast to coast.

3 Page Page22 PRAY ER MIN ISTRY BY MARGE PICKEL WHEN HE WAS ON THE CROSS I m not on an ego trip I m nothing on my own I make mistakes, I slip and fall Just common flesh and bones But I ll prove some day, just why I say, I m of a special kind. For when He was on the cross, I was on His mind. For He knew me yes He loved me. He whose glory makes the heavens shine, So unworthy of such mercy; When He was on the cross, I was on His mind. Pray Daily: Igniting Our Passion for God. DO YOU REMEMBER? Do you remember last year in the 40 days between Easter and Pentecost we did a wonderful study on PRAYER called LOVE TO PRAY. Well, the Prayer Action Team has another PRAYER study for us this same period this year called Pray Daily: Igniting Our Passion for God. At the center of this study is The Lord s Prayer. Plan now to be part of this study. Watch for more information! The look of love was on His face, Those thorns were on His head, His blood ran down that scarlet robe, And it stained crimson red; Though His eyes were on the crowd that day, He looked ahead in time, For when He was on the cross, I was on His mind. Yes He knew me yes He loved me. He whose glory makes the heavens shine, So unworthy of such mercy When He was on the cross, I was on His mind For when He was on the cross, I was on His mind. (Ronnie Hinson and Mike Payne; CCLI#353378) As you know we seeking establish kind of may are to some afternational Day of Prayer 2011 The 60th Annual National Day of Prayer will take place Thursday, May 5, Millions will unite in prayer at thousands of events from coast to coast. The theme, A Mighty Fortress is Our God, is based on the verse from Psalm 91:2 which states: I will say to the Lord, my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust. Mrs. Joni Eareckson Tada will join Mrs. Shirley Dobson to lead the nation in prayer as the 2011 Honorary Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force. SIGN UP TO JOIN A PRAYER TRIPLET Coming soon a new kind of prayer initiative linking you closely to two other individuals or households. Watch for more information. school

Congratulations to. the children who earned their God and Family emblems in the God and Country program of Scouting: Curtis Dixon, D.J.

Page32 Page Recently Hospitalized and/or Recovering From Illness/Procedures Martha Mendenhall Carol Marble Marie Gregg Ralph Rosazza Our Deepest Sympathy to Jerry and Lynne McMullen s family in the

Bruce and Wendy Thorngate and Family in the death of Bruce s mom, Lois Thorngate. New After-School Outreach Ministry to Children.

We have discovered that there are some 300 youngsters K-12th grade in the Avondale Borough and Avon Wheel Estates.

4 Congratulations to. the children who earned their God and Family emblems in the God and Country program of Scouting: Curtis Dixon, D.J. Edmonds, Dylan Gandee, Jacob Shuster, Joshua Acuna, Justin Gandee, Kendall Gandee, Mark Lysle, Padraic Richardson, Paul Kinsey and to Mrs. Hilaire Lysle who led the group. Page32 Page Recently Hospitalized and/or Recovering From Illness/Procedures Martha Mendenhall Carol Marble Marie Gregg Ralph Rosazza Our Deepest Sympathy to Jerry and Lynne McMullen s family in the death of Jerry s mom Alice McMullen. Jean Bradley and her family in the death of Bob Bradley (the Bradleys had moved to Pittsburgh and services were held there). Bruce and Wendy Thorngate and Family in the death of Bruce s mom, Lois Thorngate. New After-School Outreach Ministry to Children. As you may know we are seeking to establish some kind of after-school outreach to the children of our borough and surrounding region. We have discovered that there are some 300 youngsters K-12th grade in the Avondale Borough and Avon Wheel Estates. An organizational group is meeting and we want to actually begin welcoming children in the First through Fifth Grades on Wednesdays, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM beginning the first Wednesday of May. We will invite the children of this area to join us for a program consisting of a light snack, a worship time, and a recreational time each week through the end of the school year. This means we will meet for seven consecutive weeks. We look forward to continuing this ministry in the fall and add to it a tutoring component. We want to make this a community effort and so are including interested people from the Borough and surrounding region. What we need now are people to engage in helping to carry out this ministry to children. It is a mission! Please come to our next meeting on Wednesday, March 30, at 4:30 PM in the Timothy House. Let either Phil Hertzog ( ) or Pastor Ray ( ) know that you are interested in helping to love and care for our neighborhood children.

5 Page 4 SPORTS AT APC Open Basketball Friday 4:15 APC GREAT HALL Hannah Circle will meet: Monday, April 11th 7:30 Kay Wasno s Lois Circle will meet: Tuesday, April 12th 9:30 the Timothy House Ruth Circle will meet: Tuesday, April 12th 7:30 Beverly Lysle s Open Volleyball *** Fridays 7:00PM After league games are completed Vacation Bible School 2011 At PandaMania VBS, kids discover that God is wild about them a fact that will change them forever! Join us for this adventure of a lifetime! Save the Date: VBS is July 11 ~ 15, 9 am 12 noon Ages 3 completed 5th grade - BRING A FRIEND! VBS DECORATING COMMITTEE meets Wednesdays at 7:00 in the Quarry. All are welcome to join us as available! Registration cards will be available in the narthex beginning April 24. Put in offering basket or give to Marci Mebane or Sheri Sabella If your would like to volunteer during the week please contact Marci Mebane (610) or Sheri Sabella (610)

6 Scout Sunday Recently, Avondale Presbyterian Church had the pleasure to host Pack 191,Webelos I Den members plus one Junior Girl Scout from the Machaloha Service Unit. These scouts earned their God and Family religious emblem. For six weeks in January and February the group met and worked together to learn how a strong family is built layer by layer - like a pizza! The topics they learned about were: Belief in God is a firm foundation for a family, Our spiritual heritage is important, Every family member has good qualities which contribute to a strong family, Every family has rules, Every family experiences difficulties at times, Every family can share with and enjoy the company of other people. The group also memorized the Ten Commandments. A celebration for the achievement was held at Avondale Presbyterian Church on March 20th during our Scout Sunday services. Congratulations, Scouts: Curtis Dixon, Joshua Acuna, Justin Gandee, Kendall Gandee Mark Lysle, Padraic Richardson, D. J. Edmunds, Dylan Gandee, Jacob Shuster, and Paul Kinsey Page 5 Sunday Worship 8:30/11:00am Sunday School 9:45 am Youth Group 6:00-8:30 pm Congratulations Scouts The Deacon s Bench By Mary Kilkka How would you define a deacon? Webster's 20th Century dictionary claims the noun, deacon, is a layman appointed to help the pastor, especially in secular matters. The Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. describes the office of Deacon as set forth in Scripture: one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ. All Christians are charged, but deacons provide an organized way to bring love of Jesus Christ to the church and the community. The early church chose the title, diakonos, for this group of leaders. The word literally means persons who serve food to other people, perhaps even "slave". Since their duties required them to meet the needs of others, even washing travelers' feet, it was not the most enviable of jobs. Why was such a humble title chosen? Apparently from the ministry and example of Jesus Christ. He taught his disciples that whoever wants to be first in the kingdom of God must be the servant of all. (Mark 9:35) The leader of the initial group of deacons in the early church was Stephen. He was stoned to death for teaching and preaching about Jesus, demonstrating the role of deacon was far more than menial tasks. Throughout the New Testament service to God (diakonia) is considered to be a central characteristic of those dedicated to being Jesus' disciples, being the suffering servant. We all have different gifts for various tasks within the church, but the things we have in common are orders from the same God. Service is a characteristic of not just Deacons, but it is a requirement of everyone who follows Jesus.

7 Page 6 The Musician s Corner Ahhh! Beautiful Spring time. What a neat time of year. Everything has been going very well in our Music Department. Our praise and worship time during our worship services has been uplifting to us all. I have had many people come up to me after almost each service to let me know how blessed they have been with all of our musicians. They seem to like the balance of our Music in our worship services, which has been an important goal of my own. Also many have commented on the words of our anthems and Praise songs as well. They have been very encouraging and comforting. This should be our goal and objective each and every Sunday. The Bible says that He inhabits the Praises of His people. God loves to hear our praises when we sing to Him and about Him in our worship services, or for that matter, anytime we sing praises to our Fabulous God. Now that we are in our season of Lent, we are all looking forward to celebrating our Lord s Resurrection, the Day of Great Joy for the Christian. This year we have planned some very powerful and beautiful music for our Anthems and special Music. Please pray for our Music Department as a whole as we continue to work on these pieces during our season of Lent. My prayer for this Resurrection Sunday (Easter) is that all who attend will be especially blest in our 2 Worship services on that Resurrection day. We all can definitely get excited about the fact that our Savior Jesus Christ has risen! WOW! What an awesome thing to experience in our hearts. Plan now to invite your friends, co workers, neighbors, etc. Remember, sometimes all it takes is for them knowing that you care enough to ask them. Picture our sanctuary at its fullest on our Palm and Easter Sundays. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to invite them to join with us for a couple worshipful Sundays. We are all looking forward to a much blest time with our families and friends. Because He Lives and Is Risen! Wayne H. Carr Thought: It s because of His RESURRECTION that we have eternal life! Jesus indeed, did pay it all for us! Community Handbell Concert Fundraiser to Support The Garage Youth Center On Sunday, April 10, 2011, the Avondale Presbyterian Church will be hosting its 3rd Annual Community Handbell Concert. This year s concert will serve as a fundraiser to support The Garage Youth Center, particularly its brand new branch opening soon in West Grove. In addition to our two bell choirs from Avondale Presbyterian Church, participants include ringers from: United Methodist Church of Oxford, West Grove United Methodist Church, and The First State Ringers from Newark United Methodist Church, Newark, DE Admission is free; donations will be accepted at the concert. A reception for all will immediately follow. For more information, please contact Peggy Watkins at ( pegspen@aol.com) or to offer your assistance, contact Dee Loux, Volunteer Coordinator, at

Page 7 Happy Birthday 4/01 4/02 4/06 4/07 4/09 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/18 4/19 4/21 4/22 4/24 4/25 4/28 4/29 4/30 Andrew Chaires Courtney Coppock

Sue Walker Ralph Rosazza Amy Needham Hannah Perella Brennan Stockar John Krieger Tara Degler Rachel Sabella Doris Trimble Nancy Meute Jim Wetzel

To w nse nd &Ro se mar y M acco u n Car l & Mar y Ki lk k a Bo b & Mar il yn Win e ber g Do n & Jea n Co nk l in Dan a & H ila ir e L ys le Geor g e

Watkins MISSIONS Marilyn Wineberg MISSIONS Marilyn Wineberg, Sara Rosazza CHRISTIAN EDUCATION EDUCATION Danny Rosazza CHRISTIAN Danny Rosazza, Dave

Carolyn DiCecco & HOSPITALITY Carolyn DiCecco, John Marble CPR-CHURCH PUBLIC RELATIONS Will Wallace CPR-CHURCH PUBLIC RELATIONS Will Wallace, Peggy

Pickel PRAYER ACTION Marge Ray Pickel, Greenhalgh Min Pusey Ray Greenhalgh, Dave Schramm STEWARDSHIP & BUDGET Ray Greenhalgh STEWARDSHIP & BUDGET

Ray Greenhalgh YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM Tim Rupard YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM Tim Rupard, Danny Rosazza Danny Rosazza WOMEN S ASSOCIATION WOMEN S ASSOCIATION

8 Page 7 Happy Birthday 4/01 4/02 4/06 4/07 4/09 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/18 4/19 4/21 4/22 4/24 4/25 4/28 4/29 4/30 Andrew Chaires Courtney Coppock Ryan Stockar Joseph Cloud Matthew Donnelly Maureen Lysle Bethany Marble Bob Wineberg Don Conklin Kaitlyn Donnelly Gwenyth Perella Charlene Lambert Sue Walker Ralph Rosazza Amy Needham Hannah Perella Brennan Stockar John Krieger Tara Degler Rachel Sabella Doris Trimble Nancy Meute Jim Wetzel Rachael Broadbent Cassidy Pyle Roland Wetzel Rick Salvato Happy Anniversary 4/ 1 4/ 4 4/ 6 4/ 1 6 4/ 2 3 4/ 2 8 4/ 2 8 Jo hn a nd Ju d y S t o lt z To w nse nd &Ro se mar y M acco u n Car l & Mar y Ki lk k a Bo b & Mar il yn Win e ber g Do n & Jea n Co nk l in Dan a & H ila ir e L ys le Geor g e & Ru t h C lau s iu s Ministry Teams 2011 EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP Marge Pickel EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP Marge Phil Hertzog Pickel Phil Hertzog, John Watkins MISSIONS Marilyn Wineberg MISSIONS Marilyn Wineberg, Sara Rosazza CHRISTIAN EDUCATION EDUCATION Danny Rosazza CHRISTIAN Danny Rosazza, Dave Schramm INSPIRING WORSHIP Pastor Ray Meute INSPIRING WORSHIP Pastor Ray Meute NEED-ORIENTED EVANGELISM NEED-ORIENTED & HOSPITALITY EVANGELISM Carolyn DiCecco & HOSPITALITY Carolyn DiCecco, John Marble CPR-CHURCH PUBLIC RELATIONS Will Wallace CPR-CHURCH PUBLIC RELATIONS Will Wallace, Peggy Watkins Peggy Watkins CONGREGATIONAL CONGREGATIONAL LIFE LIFE MINISTRY MINISTRY Judy Young, Judy Young Dave Schramm Betsy Huber PRAYER ACTION Marge Pickel PRAYER ACTION Marge Ray Pickel, Greenhalgh Min Pusey Ray Greenhalgh, Dave Schramm STEWARDSHIP & BUDGET Ray Greenhalgh STEWARDSHIP & BUDGET Ray Greenhalgh, Betsy Huber NOMINATING Danny Rosazza NOMINATING Danny Rosazza, Dave Schramm MEMORIALS Judy Young MEMORIALS Ray JudyGreenhalgh Young Ray Greenhalgh YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM Tim Rupard YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM Tim Rupard, Danny Rosazza Danny Rosazza WOMEN S ASSOCIATION WOMEN S ASSOCIATION Irene Taylor, Carolyn DiCecco Irene Taylor Carolyn DiCecco CARING MINISTRY PhilCARING Hertzog, John Marble MINISTRY Phil Hertzog AFTER SCHOOL MINISTRY Phil Hertzog, Sara Rosazza

Page 8 Terrific Tuesdays Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the Lord: Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you

Thank you for the many delicious meals you have provided for us! We are in need of someone to provide a meal for Sunday, April 10th.

Parents are encouraged to attend Praise & Prayer in the Sanctuary while their children attend Mini Kingdom Kids. Save The Date!

Part II Sunday April 10: 6:00 8:30 pm Movie Night Left Behind, Part III Sunday April 17: 6:00 8:30 pm Lesson about Easter Hanging from the Cross Sunday April 24: No

Mission Bulletin Board There is a Missions bulletin board in the hall just outside the Sanctuary.

9 Page 8 Terrific Tuesdays Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the Lord: Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn. Isaiah 51:1 We invite all 6th 12th graders to join us Sunday nights from 6 8:30 pm for fun and fellowship. Dinner is provided at 6:00 pm. Thank you for the many delicious meals you have provided for us! We are in need of someone to provide a meal for Sunday, April 10th. will be held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings (during Praise & Prayer) with games and snacks. Parents are encouraged to attend Praise & Prayer in the Sanctuary while their children attend Mini Kingdom Kids. Save The Date! APC Spring Rummage Sale Friday, April 29th 6:00-8:00PM Saturday, April 30th 9:00AM-2:00PM April Activities Sunday April 3: 6:00 8:30 pm Movie Night Left Behind, Part II Sunday April 10: 6:00 8:30 pm Movie Night Left Behind, Part III Sunday April 17: 6:00 8:30 pm Lesson about Easter Hanging from the Cross Sunday April 24: No Youth Group Happy Easter! Praise & Prayer Every Tuesday evening 7-8 pm Let the Holy Spirit lead you! Please join us for a time of singing and prayer. Mission Bulletin Board There is a Missions bulletin board in the hall just outside the Sanctuary. It s a place to see recent updates and prayer requests and needs from the missions we currently support. There is also an area in the Prayer Room where folks can find a notebook with all correspondence filed for your review. Please feel free to stop in and check it out. We are all missionaries, reaching our world both locally and globally. Keep Looking Up, Marilyn Wineberg (for our Missions Committee)

Page 9 Leadership Boards Avondale Presbyterian Church Dove News Deacons, Trustees

Pastor: Ray Meute E-Mail: pastor.meute@verizon.

com Organist/Director of Choral/Instrumental Music: Dr. Wayne H.

Peggy Watkins E-Mail: pegspen@aol.com Church Secretary: Mrs.

pcoffice@verizon.net Distributed 10 months/yr.

net To Contribute: Send DOVE NEWS articles & calendar info via e-mail to Cheryl

Please include name & contact info with ALL submissions.

10 Page 9 Leadership Boards Avondale Presbyterian Church Dove News Deacons, Trustees and Session will be meeting on Wednesday April 6, :00 PM CONTACT US. Pastor: Ray Meute pastor.meute@verizon.net Cell: Youth Director: Tim Rupard trrupard@yahoo.com Organist/Director of Choral/Instrumental Music: Dr. Wayne H. Carr whcpiano@verizon.net Director of Handbells: Mrs. Peggy Watkins pegspen@aol.com Church Secretary: Mrs. Cheryl Kline Office Hours: Wed. Thurs. & Friday 9am-4pm avondale.pcoffice@verizon.net Distributed 10 months/yr. Editors: Cheryl Kline-Ray Meute-Peggy Watkins avondale.pcoffice@verizon.net To Contribute: Send DOVE NEWS articles & calendar info via to Cheryl Kline May Dove News articles due by Wednesday, May 18th. Please include name & contact info with ALL submissions. Please type and your articles if possible. Church Office Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 9am 4pm Avondale Presbyterian Church P.O. Box Pennsylvania Avenue Avondale, PA Phone: Fax: avondale.pcoffice@verizon.net Visit us on the WEB

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