Winter Storm Response Update
As Middle Tennessee continues to recover from the recent winter ice storm, we want to help you stay informed and connected. We’re grateful for the way our church has already responded through disaster relief efforts, campus warming centers, and partnerships that are providing care across our community. Visit our website for updated ways to pray, serve, or find support for yourself or others affected by the storm.
Group Connect | Rescheduled February 8
Join us on Sunday, February 8, after both services for Group Connect! This is the perfect time to meet group leaders, explore available groups, and find the biblical community that’s right for you. Take your next step and discover where you belong as we live out the “one another” life together.
Lunch & Discover Coaches Training
Join us on Sunday, February 8, from 12:15–2:15 p.m. in the Basement for lunch and training as we connect as a team and strengthen how we serve together through Discover. We’ll review updates to the Discover pathway, refresh our roles, share coaching tips, and look ahead to upcoming opportunities—all to help create a warm, intentional experience for every new member. Lunch is provided, so come with your questions, ideas, and a heart to serve.
Neighborhood Prayer Walk
Join us on Wednesday, February 25, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. as we gather at the Sanctuary for an evening of prayer and presence in our neighborhood. Together, we’ll walk nearby streets, pray for our neighbors, and personally invite them to The Church at Avenue South—living sent in a simple, meaningful way right where we are.
Kids New Christian Class
Join us for our two-week Kids New Christian Class on Sundays, March 1 and March 8, from 10:45–11:45 a.m.. This class is designed for children who have already made a profession of faith. Kids will attend with a parent or guardian and learn about baptism, communion, testimonies, Scripture, worship, prayer, and what it means to grow in their new life with Christ.
College & Young Adults | Las Vegas Mission Journey
College students and young adults are invited to join us for a Mission Journey to Las Vegas March 2–7. This trip is designed to help you live on mission together—serving, sharing the gospel, and learning what it looks like to follow Jesus in a challenging, high-need context. Cost: $1,350.
Parents Night Out
Enjoy a night out while we take care of the kids at Parents Night Out on Friday, February 13, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Avenue South. Children will enjoy games, activities, and a special lesson about God’s love—all in a safe, fun, and caring environment. Take this opportunity to recharge while your kids learn, laugh, and make new friends.
Next Gen Volunteer Training | Rescheduled February 15
Join us Sunday, February 15, from 12:15–2:00 p.m. in the Basement for our Next Gen Volunteer Training! We’ll walk through Planning Center basics, preview this year’s VBS theme, and review key safety and security practices to help you lead with confidence. Whether you’re returning or brand-new to the team, this session will equip you for a strong year of serving our kids and students.
The Table: Young Adults
Join us for The Table on Thursday, February 12, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Young adults are back for the semester, and this gathering is a great opportunity to reconnect, build community, and grow together as we share a meal, open Scripture, and spend intentional time together. Come take a seat at the table and be part of what God is doing this spring.
Volunteer for Parents Night Out
We need your help to make Parents Night Out a meaningful and memorable evening for families on Friday, February 13, from 5:30–8:15 p.m. Serve by greeting families, assisting with games and activities, and helping create a safe, joyful environment where kids can experience God’s love. Your time and energy make a real impact.
Discover Us & Discover You One-Day
Do you sense God’s call to become a member of The Church at Avenue South? Join us on Sunday, February 15, from 12:30–3:00 p.m. in the Basement for a one-day Discover experience where you’ll learn about our church, our mission, and how God has uniquely gifted you to serve in the body of Christ. Lunch and childcare are provided with registration.
College Sundays
College students are invited to join us every Sunday this spring at 7:11 p.m. for College Sundays. We’ll spend time in worship, the Scriptures, and fellowship as we gather weekly to grow in faith and community together at Avenue South.
Quarterly Business Report
In the first quarter of FY2026, the Trustees gathered for prayer, discussion, and decision-making around key strategic initiatives, including staff structure and role changes, updates on the Pursue Campaign, and future capital and ministry vision planning. During this quarter, 70 new members joined our church family, 9 people made professions of faith, and 67 were baptized. Average worship attendance reached 7,384, with 7,587 people engaged in groups.
How to Study the Word
Join us on Saturday, February 21, from 10:00–11:30 a.m. at the Brentwood Campus Welcome Center for a practical seminar led by Beau Landers of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. You’ll gain helpful tools for studying Scripture—learning key contexts, essential questions to ask of the text, and effective ways to read Paul’s letters and other New Testament epistles.
February Prayer for the Persecuted Church | India
This month, we’re praying for the persecuted church in India (#11), where the gospel is spreading even as opposition increases through violence, pressure, and restrictive laws. Pray for believers—especially converts and displaced families—to be strengthened in faith, protected from harm, and upheld by God’s unfailing love.
Building Momentum: 40 Days of Seeking God Together
Our churchwide journey of Scripture and prayer is helping us stay centered on Christ and aligned with His mission as part of our 2026 Momentum theme. You can follow along using the PDF guide or by subscribing to receive the daily prayer prompts online—it’s not too late to join us as we continue building momentum together in prayer.
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