Advent LC E-News August 22, 2024 | |
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- Worship Service Information
- Pastoral Care
- Pastor Gretchen Person's Sermon Series "Influencers"
- Supply Pastors for September
- NEW! Sign Up to Provide Flowers for the Altar
- God's Work Our Hands
- Boro Pride is Coming & Need Volunteers to Sign Up
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- "Prayer Seekers" Zoom Group
- Blessing Box & Homeless Alliance Meeting
- Wednesday Bible Study In-Person & Zoom Link
- LYFE
- Prayer List
- Sign Up for the Southeastern Synod E-News
- Council Members
- Welcome Statement
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In-Person & Virtual Worship Services Sunday, August 25, 2024
14th Sunday after Pentecost
8:45am Encounter Service
10:45am Traditional Service
9:45am Christian Education
All services will be live-streamed to Facebook & YouTube.
Introduction
In today’s gospel many people take offense at Jesus’ invitation to eat his flesh and drink his blood; even many of Jesus’ disciples peel off. This is the backdrop in John’s gospel for Peter’s confession of faith. “To whom can we go?” asks Peter, in words we sometimes sing just before the gospel is read. “You have the words of eternal life.” In order to take such a stand, as Peter and Joshua did, Paul tells us to arm ourselves with the word of God. We pray in the Spirit that we might be bold ambassadors of the gospel.
Readings (different than lectionary)
Ezekiel 34:7-16
Psalm 103:8-18
1 John 4:7-11
Matthew 16:13-18
For those worshiping online via Facebook or YouTube, please leave a comment while watching. We miss seeing you, and we'd like to know you are with us.
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If you find yourself in need of pastoral care, or know of someone who does, we encourage you to reach out to us. You can contact the church office at 615-893-9705 or connect directly with Janett Walker at 615-796-1854.
At Advent Lutheran Church, we are dedicated to nurturing a supportive community, and we want to assure you that you are not alone on this journey. Our doors are open, and we are here to walk alongside you, providing the timely assistance and compassionate support you deserve. Please do not hesitate to reach out; your well-being is important to us.
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Pastor Gretchen Person Presents | |
A Sermon Series on "Influencers" August 25th | |
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Join us for a special sermon series on "Influencers" this August 18th and 25th at each of our normal worship services.
August 18th- Social Media Influencers and Christ as Influencer. August 25th- Followers and Advent's Influence. Pastor Gretchen shares the video below for a taste of the topic:
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Supply Pastor's for September | |
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September 1 - Pastor Liza Hawkins
September 8 - Pastor Rosa Erikson
September 15 - Pastor Rosa Erikson
September 22 - Pastor Jack Zipperer
September 29 - Pastor Liza Hawkins - ONE Service at 9:45am
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NEW! Sign Up to Provide
Flowers for the Altar
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New opportunity to provide flowers for the altar! Sign up for a Sunday of your choice to bring in flowers, whether from your garden or a local shop. You may also add a dedication if you choose. Please Note, the flowers will not be able to be delivered due to no one at the office on Saturdays.
You will be responsible for bringing in the flowers to the church for BOTH services.
The sign-up sheet will is in the Narthex. There are vases to use in the sacristy with an insert, or bring your own vases.
You'll also be responsible for taking the flowers home after the services.
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For God's Work Our Hands, we are thrilled to help the city schools & Murfreesboro Muslim Youth through the ‘Teachers Dream Closet’.
This innovative initiative created a central closet, continuously stocked with the most requested school supplies, available to our dedicated city school teachers whenever they need them.
The Murfreesboro Muslim Youth will take spearhead in initially filling and maintaining the closet to ensure it remains well-stocked throughout the year to the best of our ability.
By providing targeted and requested items, we hope to avoid the pitfalls of general supplies that often end up unused in storage.
Here are some of the top items requested this year:
- Expo markers
- Pencils – wooden #2 (12 pack Ticonderoga preferred)
- Sharpies
- Sticky notes
- Glue sticks
- Composition books
- Eraser (Large, Pink)
Join us in supporting this exciting initiative! Your contribution will give us the strong start needed to ensure our local schools have the resources they need. Let's make a difference together!
Please bring your items to Advent and we will make sure they get to the right persons.
You may also donate here:
Online: https://murfreesboromuslimyouth.kindful.com/
CashApp : $mmystrong
Venmo: @MMYStrong
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Boro Pride is Coming October 12th | |
Volunteers will be needed for our Booth!
Sign Up Sheet is located in the Narthex!
Boro Pride will be held at Miller Coliseum, Saturday October 12th from 12 Noon to 8pm.
We're looking for Thrivent Members who would be willing to submit a grant for this event. Also looking for volunteers to help with the booth. Sign up sheets/online sign up will start soon. Please call the church office or Lori Sultzer for more information or to volunteer!
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Next Zoom Prayer Gathering is September 6 @ 9am
It's truly heartwarming to announce the commencement of a brand new/old prayer group! This group liked the 7@7 prayers we had at Lent and decided to resume this gathering monthly. on the first Friday of every month at 9 am, we gather virtually on Zoom for approximately half an hour to uplift our church, community, synod, and the broader church in prayer. Your presence and prayers are invaluable. If you feel called to join us, simply click on the link provided below. Let's come together and make a difference through the power of prayer!
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Our Blessing Box is a blessing to those around us that are in need and it’s frequently empty. Please think about adding a few items when you do your weekly shop.
Now that school has started please consider children's snacks, chip packets, canned meat and kid friendly food.
We also don't want to forget our homeless who always are in need of basic toiletries.
If you choose to bring food, consider adding it to the shelves in the kitchen to be rationed out to the box daily. You may also put items in the box from the kitchen (just not everything) if you so choose.
Also remember that NO household items, clothing, expired or fresh (perishable) food should be left in the box.
Thank you for your generosity and for being a part of this wonderful initiative.
Please text or email Cheryl Herberg (615) 300-6283, if you have any questions.
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The homeless alliance of Rutherford Co. will meet next on Thur., Sept. 19, at 2 p.m., in Linebaugh Library. For all persons interested in learning who helps the unhoused in this community, what resources are available for the unhoused in this community and how they can best help the unhoused in this community, this is the place to be. Zoom attendance is possible! | |
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Wednesday Bible Study In-Person
and Zoom
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Wednesday Bible Study is meeting In-Person AND on Zoom. Choose which is appropriate for you.
The bible study group will be studying the book of Acts for the Pentecost season.
Wednesdays @ 10:30am. If you are interested in joining in, please email Jack Nelson and let him know.
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Each week we will add any NEW prayer requests into the E-News.
- Advent Call Committee
- Mark & Jody
- Willie Richie
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Prayer Requests—Requests will be printed for four weeks. If you would like the request continued, please resubmit.
Members: (5/16) Michael & Cathy Cobler; (12/7) Konnie Anderson
Shut-Ins: Sue Joyce & Inge Troster
Friends & Relatives of Members: (8/22) Mark & Jody, friends of Cheryl Herberg; Willie Richie, friend of Margaret Lawson; (8/15) Lana Lucarini, cousin of Jackie Murray-White’s niece; Lizzie Sakulich, great-niece of Theresa Molgren; (8/1) Pastor Michael Jannett, Isabella Omer , (7/25) Rob Oliver, friend of Joyce Fjelstad’s brother, Carmie, Lori Sultzers sister best friend. (7/18) Christine, Jerremy, Kirsten & family, son-in-law of Jo & David Hood; (6/13) Roger Sirois, brother-in-law to Deb Boland
Prayers of Comfort for Family & Friends of: (8/15) Doris Pude; (7/25) Joel Emerson, husband of Ann Bassett; (7/25) Doug Kull, husband of Linda Tewells friend of Janet
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Sign-up For The
Southeastern Synod E-News
Are you looking to stay up-to-date with the latest news and events from the Southeastern Synod? Subscribe to our E-News today! Our newsletter provides valuable information about the synod's activities, including upcoming events, congregational resources, and exciting mission opportunities.
As a synod, we offer a range of services and programs to support our member congregations. These include leadership development, youth and family ministries, and social justice advocacy. Our E-News is a great way to learn about these programs and stay connected with the broader synod community.
Don't miss out on the latest news and updates from the Southeastern Synod. Sign up for our E-News today and join us in our mission to serve and support our congregation
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Congregational Council Members
As of July 2024
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Name
Craig Summers
Leigh Ann Maxwell
Pati Ferrie
Catherine Burnette
Name
Cat Taylor
Joe Walker
Joanne Jobe
Lori Sultzer
Donna Becker
TBD
Keila Wegmeyer
WORSHIP includes services, worship assistants, communion, instruments, A/V, equipment
NURTURE includes prayer ministry, Advent Shepherds, and mental health
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Officers
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Liaison
Worship
Property & Community
Fellowship
Community Outreach
TBD
TBD
Youth Representative
FAITH FORMATION includes Christian ed, VBS, confirmation, seminarians, nursery, new member classes, and Bible study
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Terms End
2025
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Terms End
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COMMUNITY includes small groups, fellowship, mission support to Synod & ELCA, and Community Aid & Assistance, e.g. ‘Boro Pride, Love Your Neighbor, Cold Patrol, Portico, M’boro Loves, Muslim Youth, PFLAG, and our blessing box
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Church Office is Open
Monday-Thursday 8am-1pm
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Church office is open Monday-Thursday from 8am - 1pm.
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Advent's Statement of Welcome,
Mission & Vision Statements
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Advent Lutheran Church is a welcoming and affirming congregation
of the ELCA Southeastern Synod.
We welcome and affirm all as they are, and share in God’s abundant grace through our worship, service, and fellowship.
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Vision Statement
Together as ELCA Lutherans, we are freed by Christ's grace to live faithfully, witness boldly, and serve joyfully.
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Mission Statement
At Advent Lutheran Church, we:
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develop our faith and relationships with God,
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discover the paths God has chosen for us,
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welcome all people and communities, and
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support the needs of God’s House.
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