Our Prayer Room is open each week on Saturdays from 10am until Noon and each week 30 minutes prior to our Sunday Services. 

All Are Welcome

Men's Breakfast 7am on 3rd Sunday of Month
All Welcome...Great Breakfast with wonderful fellowship and speaker.

The Brown Bag Buddies (or affectionately known as BBB Program) was started several years ago after hearing that many children in Randolph County received free or reduced lunch at school during the week. The goal of this project was to provide food on the weekends for some of the children in need. We provide two breakfasts meals, two lunches,  two dinners, two snacks, and two drinks. We pack these into brown bags and they are distributed to the children every Friday. The response has been very positive and the schools have been extremely supportive. During most weeks we try to make around 90 bags. 

We are thankful for our brothers and sisters at Bethel East Church who have helped us financially support this ministry as well as send food each month. 

We graciously accept any financial donations towards this ministry, but also happily accept any food donations. Below is a list of items that we use on a regular basis: 

• Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
• Fruit/Sports Drinks 
• Hot Chocolate Packets 
• Canned meat
• Pop Tarts/Granola Bars 
• Ramen Noodles/Canned Soup 
• Pop top cans of meat (spaghetti, lasagna, etc.) 
• Pudding Cups/Fruit Cups/Applesauce  
• Fruit Snacks/Snake Cakes 
• Packs of Crackers/Small bag of Chips 
• Oatmeal Packets 

How do I get my child involved in the Brown Bag Buddy program (to receive a bag)?

• Interested families should reach out to their children's school (Randolph County) and ask the school counselor for a form to see if your child qualifies for the program. You can also fill out the contact form below so we can forward your information to the proper school counselor. 
• If there is an immediate need, please fill out the contact form below and we will get back to you as soon as we can. 

How can I get involved in helping in the ministry? 

• If you are interested in joining the ministry at Ava Church, please fill out the contact form below and someone will reach out to you!

How can I donate goods or financially to the ministry? 

• Please fill out the form below and out treasurer will reach out to you to give you information on how to drop food off or donate financially tp the Brown Bag Buddies Ministry!