Highlights | July 30
Get involved at The Avenue!
LADIES GAME NIGHT IS THIS SATURDAY NIGHT! Get ready for an evening filled with laughter, delicious food, great fellowship, and unforgettable fun! This isn't your typical board game night—we're talking energetic group games, friendly competition, and plenty of moments that will have everyone smiling.
Whether you're coming with friends or meeting new ones, you won't want to miss this exciting night together. Ladies ages 13 and up are welcome! Bring your competitive spirit and join us!
Beginning August 2 - September 13 our adult Sunday School teachers and small group leaders will teach a series of lessons from the book Turning Everyday Conversations into Gospel Conversations. This series will encourage, challenge, and equip believers to share their faith. On Sunday, September 13, Pastor Mark will preach a sermon on witnessing and give a challenge to the congregation. Books are available in the auditorium on the front and back tables at a cost of $5 for the study of this series.
MDWK Kickoff will take place on August 12 at 5:30PM in the gym. We will serve a meal and give you the opportunity to sign up for classes being offered this semester.
In addition to the regular Wednesday evening prayer service in the chapel, MDWK classes and student and kids' activities will resume on August 19, at 6PM. The following classes will be offered.
Men - The Five Marks of a Man: Finding Your Path to Courageous Manhood by Brian Tome (led by Drew Randolph)
Women - Jesus and Women, a Bible study by Kristi McLelland (led by Kim Montgomery)
MomTime - Flourishing in Motherhood, a Bible study produced by The Daily Grace Co (led by Rachael Sheldon)
Every marriage can use help at times. Whether you're in crisis or you simply want to go from "good" to "great," all marriages have room for growth. Re|engage uses biblical principles to equip couples to work on their marriages together. A new session begins Wednesday, August 12, and will be led by Chad & Whitney Moody. Signups are limited to six couples. It will be from 6—7:30pm for fourteen weeks. Nursery will be provided. The cost is $30 per couple to cover books and must be paid to reserve your spot.
NEW DAYTIME BIBLE STUDY BEGINS AUGUST 18!
Jesus & Women will be offered during the day on Tuesdays, at 11:30AM, upstairs in Building A, beginning August 18. Please scan the QR code if you’d like to join the study. We are also needing a couple of people to provide childcare. If you are interested in helping, please contact Sherry Gaw or Paula Randolph. This is a paid position, two hours per week.
Women on Mission is collecting school supplies through August 9. These supplies will be distributed to our schoolteachers. Some items needed are antibacterial wipes, mechanical pencils, #2 pencils, colored pencils, highlighters, pens, felt tip pens, three-ring binders, notebook paper, folders, spiral notebooks, glue sticks, ear buds, markers, dividers, and BandAids. Please place all donated items in the large baskets located in the Central Lobby.
Men of all ages are invited to join us on Thursday, September 10, for a night of fun and fellowship along with a word from Major Jeff Struecker, a former U.S. Army Ranger, who took part in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu made famous by the film 'Black Hawk Down.' Major Struecker is currently an author and a pastor. The night will include a meal at 5PM followed by fun activities such as ax throwing, cornhole, a golf simulator, and a car show! Major Struecker will then speak at 7PM. Click the button below to register.
Ladies, REGISTER NOW for the Rooted Women’s Conference on September 19 from 9:00AM–12:00PM at Cookeville First Baptist! Avenue Women is excited to partner with First Baptist Women, The River Women, and Stevens Street Baptist Women's Ministry to welcome speaker Elizabeth Woodson for a morning of encouragement, connection, and growth. Registration is just $20, and childcare will be available. We’d love for you to join us and invite a friend! Click the button below to register.
Click the button below to watch the latest episode of our podcast, A Closer Walk. You can also find it on Spotify or the Apple Podcasts app.
The Church Center App is the most important tool that we use here at WABC. Click below to launch the app and get more involved!