AVReach - Stay Rooted & Connected
August 12, 2023
From the Desk of Dr. Gregg
8/13/2023
2 Peter 1:3-4 “3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his glory and goodness. 4 Through these, he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.”
Welcome to AV Reach! Summer is quickly coming to a close with the beginning of a new school year. As we begin the autumn season, we can claim God’s great and precious promises. Faith is built by claiming the promises of God from scripture. The world around us is corrupt, and the scriptures defend us against Satan’s lies. We are called to glorify God and live lives of goodness.
Thank you all for your support of the Giuliano family. Please pray for the Giuliano family, including Steve, Dominic, Chanel (Britni), Amanda, Serina, and the five grandchildren: Cisco, Leo, Sienna, Marcelo, and Olivia.
Thank you so much for your generosity. We are closing our goal for the Special Missions Contribution for the Baltic-Nordic Missions Alliance and support for the Bakersfield Church and local missions. We plan to give the Nordics and Baltics – $55000, Bakersfield – $15000, and Interns – $35000. We will collect the contribution throughout the summer until we reach our goal of $105,000. Thank you for your continued generosity in spreading the gospel! So far, we have collected $89,375 from 63 donors or 85% of our goal. Amen, we are 4/5 of the way to our goal! In past years we have had approximately 100 donors, so as everyone contributes, we will reach our goal!
Our midweeks include August 16 for the Women, August 23 is Congregational, and August 30 is our last Park Picnic Midweek. Please attend midweek to refresh your faith and fellowship in the middle of the week.
I want to thank the brothers and sisters in our prayer ministry. The power of these prayers is changing the culture of our church to rely more completely on God. I especially want to thank Terri White and Vivian Wilson. Please take advantage of the Prayer Chapel at the end hall by the auditorium.
I want to thank our summer interns, including Jacob Gamez, Mya Lewis, Mia Dean, and Cameron McNeal. Cameron and Mia assisted Brian and Jessica in the campus ministry, while Mya and Jacob assisted Manny and Angelina in the teen ministry. Mia Dean was here from the University of North Carolina for the summer and has now returned to school. A portion of your special contribution supported these great young men and women.
We have an adult Bible Class studying 2 Peter in-depth on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am taught by our congregational teacher, Frank Freidl. All are invited to the Fellowship Hall before service. We will continue this fall by studying 1, 2, & 3 John after we finish 1 & 2 Peter. Teen and campus classes are also occurring during the Bible class period. Also, the prayer ministry comes at 8:30 am to pray in the chapel before church.
Grace & Peace,
Dr. Gregg
Upcoming Events
Events:
- August 27th - Spanish Service
- September 3rd - Blood Drive
- September 8-9 - Gracefest
- September 16th - Walk-A-Thon
Mid Week Schedule:
- August 16th Women's Midweek
- August 23rd All Congregational Midweek
- August 30th Park Picnic Midweek
"Pray continually," 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Please keep Manny Perez Jr. in your prayers as he travels to Helsinki, Finland as part of the Baltic Nordic Mission Alliance.
Please keep the Giuliano Family in your prayers as they grieve for our dear sister Joan. Please reach out to the Martinez Family if you want to contribute to the meal train. (661-917-5243).
Please continue to keep the churches in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in your prayers. Pray specifically for their spirits, and for the direction and growth of all the churches in the Baltic and Nordic regions.
"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Mark 6:21
Ways to give:
1. Go to the following link:
https://avchurch.breezechms.com/give/online
2. Mail a check/money order to:
AV Church
2010 West Ave. K, Box 823
Lancaster, CA 93536
AV Church
July 2023 Statics
Average Attendance = 234 in-person + live stream
Average Weekly Tithing = $9,450
Average Benevolence = $1,223
Email: angieo@avchurch.org
Website: https://www.avchurch.org
Location: 3830 W Ave L 8, Lancaster, CA, USA
Phone: (661) 718-3662
Facebook: www.facebook.com/avreach