Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” The Avondale Christian Centre celebrated Children's Day in style on Sunday 20 November with the children entertaining the congregation with song, skits and testimony. Such an awesome time of fellowship and reflection on what our precious children mean to us and why they are treasured by God. Many thanks to the children, their parents and especially our teachers in the Children's Ministry, Mandy, June, Anne and their helpers.

The Avondale Christian Centre farewelled one of its longest serving members Oli who is moving to Australia to be with her children. Oli will always be remembered as a faithful servant of the Lord whose commitment, faithfulness and motherly love was an example to all of us, and she was valued and loved by every member of ACC. She was one of our true "prayer warriors" always praying for other members of the congregation and their families. When her late husband Su'a Daddy passed away to be with the Lord earlier this year, who commitment never wavered. Her role as a senior member of the church and mother figure to the congregation will be missed, but we know God has other plans for her life. God bless the next stage of her life.