Avent Ferry United Methodist Church http://afumc.com Worship. Invite. Nurture. Serve. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:18:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Spaghetti Luncheon for Youth http://afumc.com/2012/04/spaghetti-luncheon-for-youth/ http://afumc.com/2012/04/spaghetti-luncheon-for-youth/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:18:54 +0000 admin http://afumc.com/?p=632 YOUTH SUNDAY — OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR YOUTH!!

Let’s get together on Sunday, May 6th immediately after worship and help our Youth make plans for the rest of the year. Give them an opportunity to grow in discipleship and have events to share with one another when they return.

On May 6th at 12:15 PM, there [...]]]> YOUTH SUNDAY — OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR YOUTH!!

Let’s get together on Sunday, May 6th immediately after worship and help our Youth make plans for the rest of the year.
Give them an opportunity to grow in discipleship and have events to share with one another when they return.

On May 6th at 12:15 PM, there will be a Spaghetti Luncheon to help raise money for our Youth to go to various events
this year. Jordan Koonts is going to Kenya with his Grandfather to build a Habitat for Humanity house. His trip will
cost his family $2000+. We want to raise funds to help him make this trip. Others may be thinking of going to Summer
Breakaway at Louisburg College; Appalachian Trail Hike; Annual Conference Session for Youth [ACS]; the CYC Retreat or
finally The Pilgrimage. These are all wonderful opportunities for our Youth to learn more about their faith and learn to
be more committed as followers of Jesus Christ.

Sooooooooooooo, here is YOUR chance to come forward and help the children follow Jesus.

SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON

May 6, 2012

12:15 PM @ Avent Ferry United Methodist Church

Suggested Donation; $8 FOR ADULTS; $5 FOR CHILDREN

All funds will go into a special Scholarship Account for the Youth to have available to them to go to some very special
places the rest of this year!!

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On Wednesday April 4 at 6:45 we offer [...]]]> Holy Week observances begin with the Easter Cantata, “SHARE THE NEWS! HE IS RISEN!” by Allen Pote, presented at worship on Palm Sunday, April 1, at the 11:00 o’clock worship service in the sanctuary.  This ministry of music includes Choir, Solos, Narration, Liturgical Dance and some drama.

On Wednesday April 4 at 6:45 we offer a devotional time in the sanctuary with the video, 24 Hours by Adam Hamilton, filmed on site in Jerusalem.

Our Holy Thursday Service, April 5 at 7 PM, presents the Drama, “Is It I?” and concludes with the Service of Communion.

Meditations on the 14 Stations of the cross are offered April 6 at 7 PM, including Scripture and prayer and bringing to mind the events that occurred during the trial and crucifixion of Jesus.

Our Community Easter Sunrise Service, April 8 at 6:30 AM, takes place this year at Westover UMC for the neighborhood churches.

At our Easter Service April 8 at 11:00 AM,  we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with special music, hand bells, flowers and lilies, and fellowship. Christ is risen…Christ is Risen Indeed!

Come savor these special times with the family of Christ at Avent Ferry UMC.

]]> http://afumc.com/2012/03/holy-week-observances/feed/ 0 Lenten Wednesdays http://afumc.com/2012/02/lenten-wednesdays/ http://afumc.com/2012/02/lenten-wednesdays/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:16:11 +0000 admin http://afumc.com/?p=624 Experience Lenten Wednesdays 6:00, Feb. 29-April 4 at Avent Ferry UMC, 2700 Avent Ferry Rd., Raleigh 27606. Bring a picnic supper to enjoy at 6 and stay for the film series at 6:30, 24 Hours That Changed the World by Adam Hamilton, which goes step by step through the last day of Jesus’ life, filmed in the Holy [...]]]> Experience Lenten Wednesdays 6:00, Feb. 29-April 4 at Avent Ferry UMC, 2700 Avent Ferry Rd., Raleigh 27606. Bring a picnic supper to enjoy at 6 and stay for the film series at 6:30, 24 Hours That Changed the World by Adam Hamilton, which goes step by step through the last day of Jesus’ life, filmed in the Holy Land.

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]]> http://afumc.com/2012/02/dinner-and-a-movie/feed/ 0 Lent as Preparation for Easter http://afumc.com/2012/02/lent-as-preparation-for-easter/ http://afumc.com/2012/02/lent-as-preparation-for-easter/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:45:42 +0000 Pastor Kay http://afumc.com/?p=606 Our season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22, with an Ash Wednesday Worship Service in the sanctuary at 7 PM.   Then on every Wednesday through Holy Week we invite members and guests to bring a picnic supper to the Fellowship Hall, enjoy it together, and then move to the sanctuary to see a segment [...]]]> Our season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22, with an Ash Wednesday Worship Service in the sanctuary at 7 PM.   Then on every Wednesday through Holy Week we invite members and guests to bring a picnic supper to the Fellowship Hall, enjoy it together, and then move to the sanctuary to see a segment of the devotional video 24 HOURS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD  by Adam Hamilton.   The video takes us step by step through the last day of Jesus’ life,  shown on the very site in Jerusalem where he walked.   The devotional time begins at 6:45 and lasts approximately one half hour.   The meal and devotional are open to the public.

]]> http://afumc.com/2012/02/lent-as-preparation-for-easter/feed/ 0 We Have Been Learning http://afumc.com/2012/02/we-have-been-learning-2/ http://afumc.com/2012/02/we-have-been-learning-2/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:36:24 +0000 Pastor Kay http://afumc.com/?p=603 We have been learning that contemporary music can be great!   Songwriters are hearing some beautiful words these days!   Our guest praise band leader from  Grace UMC in Greensboro, leader of “Agents of Grace” Marshall Johnson, sang six songs at worship.  What was the fave?  Maybe…”I’ll Be Still”  by Jennette Ross and Travis Ross.  Come join us in praising God [...]]]> We have been learning that contemporary music can be great!   Songwriters are hearing some beautiful words these days!   Our guest praise band leader from  Grace UMC in Greensboro, leader of “Agents of Grace” Marshall Johnson, sang six songs at worship.  What was the fave?  Maybe…”I’ll Be Still”  by Jennette Ross and Travis Ross.  Come join us in praising God with music!    It’s fuel for the soul.

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]]> http://afumc.com/2012/02/we-have-been-learning/feed/ 0 Kid’s Café Annual Meeting http://afumc.com/2012/01/kids-cafe-annual-meeting/ http://afumc.com/2012/01/kids-cafe-annual-meeting/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:54:37 +0000 admin http://afumc.com/?p=589 The annual meeting for Avent West (Kid’s Café) is this Wednesday, February 1, in the Fellowship Hall at Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church with Dinner at 5:45 followed by the meeting at 6:30.  Dinner donation is $7.   Guests include representatives from Jr. League and our own Ray High who will receive an award.   Anyone in our congregation [...]]]> The annual meeting for Avent West (Kid’s Café) is this Wednesday, February 1, in the Fellowship Hall at Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church with Dinner at 5:45 followed by the meeting at 6:30.  Dinner donation is $7.   Guests include representatives from Jr. League and our own Ray High who will receive an award.   Anyone in our congregation who is interested or involved in this ministry of the church is welcome and encouraged to come.   Two of our members serve on the Board for Avent West, Ken Smith and Rev. Johnson.

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Dec. 11 at 11:00 AM — A WORLD OF CHRISTMAS

Choir, Piano Band, soloists and a liturgical dancer present a [...]]]> All worship services are open to visitors. Come worship the Lord with us in this special season of Advent and Christmas, and on into the New Year. Services are held on Sundays at 11:00 AM.

Dec. 11 at 11:00 AM — A WORLD OF CHRISTMAS

Choir, Piano Band, soloists and a liturgical dancer present a musical work that spreads the joy of Christmas as it is reflected in the musical styles of various cultures around the world.

Dec. 18 at 11:00 AM — STAR OF WONDER

Children’s Christmas Play given by the children at worship for children of all ages in the context of our traditional worship service.

Dec. 24 at 5:00 PM — CHRISTMAS EVE COMMUNION

A special time of remembering our Savior’s birth for all people. Informal or formal dress.

Dec. 25 at 11:00 AM — CHRISTMAS LESSONS AND CAROLS SERVICE

Interspersed Scripture readings and Christmas Carols telling how Jesus the Light of the World came to be born. Rejoice for Christ the Lord is born!

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