Vacation Bible School 2018
Jun
3
to Jun 7

Vacation Bible School 2018

Evening Programs for ages 3 years to 5th grade

June 3-7, 2018
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This summer, venture onto an uncharted island with Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. Join us each night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. as we discover how to be anchored in the truth that Jesus carries us through life's storms.

On Sunday, June 3, we kick off our program with a FREE dinner at 5 p.m. in the Gym. And then the programs will begin at 6 p.m.

We encourage you to pre-register your kids, and they'll also receive a free shirt just for registering (if available). Registration is free, so click the link below to save the hassle of registering when you arrive. Register by May 13 to receive a free t-shirt.

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CIY Move: Senior High Students
Jun
17
to Jun 21

CIY Move: Senior High Students

CIY Move is more than a conference, more than a week of camp. Move, hands down, will be one of the most powerful and moving weeks of your life. We will spend a week diving into the theme of Contrast. This is where we will discover what it means to be a kingdom worker, how to be different and how to make a difference. There's a stark contrast between a life that's lived for the King and one that's lived for anyone or anything else. What are those differences? How should our lives be distinct? That's what this is all about. And the best part, we'll discover this together with our high school student ministry.

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Summer in the Son: Junior High Students
Jun
24
to Jun 29

Summer in the Son: Junior High Students

Summer in the Son (SITS) is not just a conference, and it's way more than camp. For three decades, Summer in the Son has been a catalyst in the lives of tens of thousands of students. Some come for the powerful experiential worship environment, others for the in-your-face teaching from some of the best in the country. Mix in the tremendous youth group building experiences and some of the best Christian artists, musicians and comedians around...and it's a pretty special week for you and your peers. This summer, come see what all the fuss is about. It's a great opportunity to create life-long friendships that are founded in Jesus.

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Night of Worship
Apr
22
6:00 PM18:00

Night of Worship

These nights are our favorite nights! If you haven't attended one yet, you definitely want to mark it on your calendar to join us for our next Night of Worship on Sunday, April 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

We encourage you to invite your friends to join us—we want these nights to be community events with friends and family from all walks of life joining us as we spend the night in God's presence, focusing solely on Him and His love for us.

Whatever you are facing in life, God is there for you. And so are we. Let the troubles of work, life, family and everything else fade away as you spend time with God in worship and prayer. So join us in the Worship Center on Sunday, April 22 at 6 p.m. and turn it all over to God.

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Sunday Morning on Wednesday Night
Apr
11
6:00 PM18:00

Sunday Morning on Wednesday Night

Join us Wednesday, April 11 in the Gym at 6 p.m. as we have our annual "Sunday Morning on Wednesday Night" due to the races. We're having a FREE cookout, plus a dessert auction to help raise funds for our kids going to camp this summer. Please sign up at the Information Desk to bring a dessert. 

As a reminder, there will be no Sunday services at Avoca on Sunday, April 15 due to the races. 

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Kidz Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt
Mar
31
9:00 AM09:00

Kidz Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt

Avoca kidz are invited to a fun morning at our Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31 at 9 a.m. in the Gym. This is one of our favorite events of the year, so we hope you will join us!

We are now collecting candy donations for this fun event, so drop off your donations at the Information Center. And if you would like to help fill the eggs, join us on Sunday, March 18 after second service.

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Easter Weekend at Avoca
Mar
30
to Apr 1

Easter Weekend at Avoca

We invite you to join us throughout the weekend as we reflect on Christ’s death on the cross and celebrate His resurrection.

  • Friday, March 30 — Good Friday Service at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 31 — Kids Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt at 9 a.m.
  • Sunday, April 1 - Service at 10:45 a.m.
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Give2Give: Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction to Support Tyler Boggs
Mar
7
6:00 PM18:00

Give2Give: Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction to Support Tyler Boggs

Right after Thanksgiving last year, 13-year old Tyler Boggs was diagnosed with bone cancer that has spread to both lungs. As a beloved member of our Avoca community, we want to support Tyler and his family as he undergoes treatment. So come join us for a special evening as we gather together with our Avoca community and the surrounding area to raise funds to help with escalating medical and travel bills, in addition to a loss of income as his parents take time away from work.

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Avoca Mission Trip
Jan
20
to Jan 27

Avoca Mission Trip

We are planning an Avoca mission trip to the Dominican Republic on January 20-27, 2018. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity to serve others, contact the church office. Please be in prayer for this team that will be traveling to share the love of God with people in the Dominican Republic.

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Women's Prayer Breakfast
Dec
16
9:00 AM09:00

Women's Prayer Breakfast

All ladies are invited to the Women's Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, December 16 at 9 a.m. in the Gym. Tickets are on sale now in the lobby for $10 each. Proceeds will support area children's ministries. 

We also need help with setting up and decorating tables, so please contact Nancy Mitchell at 423-323-1496 if you are interested in helping.

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KidzTown Christmas Party
Dec
10
5:00 PM17:00

KidzTown Christmas Party

Kids from age three through 6th grade are invited to join us for a KidzTown Christmas Party on Sunday, December 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

(Parents, we hope you enjoy this special night out too! Maybe it will give you a chance to do a little bit of Christmas shopping.)

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Thanksgiving Luncheon
Nov
19
12:00 PM12:00

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Join us for our Thanksgiving Luncheon on Sunday, November 19 immediately after second service in the Gym. The church is providing the meat, bread and drinks, so please bring your favorite covered dish to round out the menu.

To help us plan for the meal, please visit the Information Center to sign up and let us know the number of people attending from your family.

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Give2Give - Thanksgiving
Nov
3
to Nov 21

Give2Give - Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, we invite you and your family and friends to help families in need in our community. 

Our goal is to provide a Thanksgiving meal to 50 families in need in our community. In partnership with Food City, we can feed each family for $40. Will you Give2Give this Thanksgiving?

Four Ways to Give2Give 

  1. Make a donation to the church specifically for a family in need. We encourage you to join with your family and friends to help cover the costs of the meal(s).
  2. Make a side dish and/or dessert to be delivered to families along with the meal. 
  3. Donate non-perishable food items and paper products that can be given to families in addition to the meal.
  4. Sign up to help pack and deliver the meals on Tuesday, November 21. This is a great opportunity to develop relationships with families in our community.

To sign up, visit the Information Center or contact Amy Greene at 423-366-3472.

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Trunk or Treat
Oct
29
5:30 PM17:30

Trunk or Treat

Join us for one of our favorite events of the year! We'll have games, craft, food, face painting and more. It will be fun for the whole family!

This fun night is open to everyone, so please invite your friends. We want to pack the parking lot again this year!

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First Steps Lunch
Oct
1
12:00 PM12:00

First Steps Lunch

Are you new to Avoca Christian? Think you want to make Avoca Christian your new home? We would love to spend time getting to know you, and we want you to get to know us as well. We hold regular lunches so you can meet our leaders and learn more about us. So join us at our First Steps Lunch in the Gym on Sunday, October 1 immediately following second service.

 

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Night of Worship
Sep
17
6:00 PM18:00

Night of Worship

These nights are quickly becoming our favorite nights! If you haven't attended one yet, you definitely want to mark it on your calendar to join us for our next Night of Worship on Sunday, September 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

We encourage you to invite your friends to join us—we want these nights to be community events with friends and family from all walks of life joining us as we spend the night in God's presence, focusing solely on Him and His love for us.

Whatever you are facing in life, God is there for you. And so are we. Let the troubles of work, life, family and everything else fade away as you spend time with God in worship and prayer. So join us in the Worship Center on Sunday, September 17 at 6 p.m. and turn it all over to God.

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Children's Ministry Volunteer Luncheon
Aug
13
12:00 PM12:00

Children's Ministry Volunteer Luncheon

If you serve in our children's ministry or are interested in volunteering, you and your family are invited to join us for this special Children's Ministry Volunteer Luncheon immediately following 2nd service in the Gym on Sunday, August 13. You'll have a chance to meet Debbie as she shares our vision for the future of our children's ministry. 

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Kids Baptism Classes - Week 5
Aug
9
6:30 PM18:30

Kids Baptism Classes - Week 5

Are your kids interested in learning more about baptism? Then they should join Debbie in KidzTown for a five-week series of classes to learn what it means to be baptized. These classes are designed for elementary-aged kids, and kids are welcome to bring their parents with them. The classes will be each Wednesday night. If you can’t make it each week, you’re still welcome to join us. Sign up below to register. (It's only necessary to register once, not for all five weeks of the class.)

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Men's Group
Aug
6
6:00 PM18:00

Men's Group

All guys—young and old—are invited to join us for Men's Group each Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We're starting to meet again after breaking for the summer, so this is a great opportunity for you to join us and get involved with a small group here at Avoca. 

We meet weekly on Sunday evenings, and the majority of our time is devoted to Bible study with some opportunity to take on a few worthy projects. There is always a sense of fellowship and discipleship actively taking place. As Proverbs 27:17 states, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another" (NIV).

So come join us each week as we help each other grow in our knowledge of God and then put into action the love He is placing in our hearts.

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One Hit Wonders
Aug
6
to Aug 27

One Hit Wonders

For the entire month of August, join us as we study One Hit Wonders—looking at people in the Bible who only had one job. Worship starts at 10:45 a.m. each Sunday, plus each week we'll have a special One Hit Wonder to share at the beginning of each service.

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24 Hours of Prayer
Aug
4
to Aug 5

24 Hours of Prayer

Join us for 24 Hours of Prayer from 3 p.m. on August 4 to 3 p.m. on August 5.

Sign up for a 30-minute block or for as long as you want. You will have a guided prayer journey and interactive prayer stations where we will pray together for our church, our city and each other. To sign up for a time, please fill out the form below.

We also need hosts and hostesses for the event, as well as overnight security. If you can volunteer to help with this event, please contact the church office at 423-844-1080.

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Kids Baptism Classes - Week 4
Aug
2
6:30 PM18:30

Kids Baptism Classes - Week 4

Are your kids interested in learning more about baptism? Then they should join Debbie in KidzTown for a five-week series of classes to learn what it means to be baptized. These classes are designed for elementary-aged kids, and kids are welcome to bring their parents with them. The classes will be each Wednesday night. If you can’t make it each week, you’re still welcome to join us. Sign up below to register. (It's only necessary to register once, not for all five weeks of the class.)

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Kids Promotion Pool Party
Jul
30
6:00 PM18:00

Kids Promotion Pool Party

All Avoca Kidz and their families are invited to a FREE pool party at the Haynesfield Pool on July 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. We will celebrate the kids who are moving up to KidzTown from Tadpole Park, as well as the kids who are moving from KidzTown to Youth Group. Pizza will be provided.

To sign up, please complete the form below.

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Kids Baptism Classes - Week 3
Jul
26
6:30 PM18:30

Kids Baptism Classes - Week 3

Are your kids interested in learning more about baptism? Then they should join Debbie in KidzTown for a five-week series of classes to learn what it means to be baptized. These classes are designed for elementary-aged kids, and kids are welcome to bring their parents with them. The classes will be each Wednesday night. If you can’t make it each week, you’re still welcome to join us. Sign up below to register. (It's only necessary to register once, not for all five weeks of the class.)

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