Welcome to the Weekly Newsletter!

Below you will find all the most up to date information on Sunday Service, our Weekly Rhythms, and Upcoming Events! We also often answer financial questions, recap celebrations, and share "God is Good" moments as a way of leaning into our core values of Adventure, Discipleship, and Authenticity. If you ever have any questions or a need you can email those listed in an applicable section below or send us an email HERE. May Jesus meet you gently as you live into His call this week.

We can't wait to see you for Worship on Sunday!

Service at 10:00am - Worship Center & Online

If you or someone you know is NEW to Adventure, please stop by the Welcome Center to pick up a Welcome bag!

Services stream live to three places: our website, our app, and YouTube!

Need help with accessing our livestream? Check out this instruction video or email Sam. If you are watching live, please join the chat to connect! If the livestream has issues please remember to exit your browser or app and restart it. An uninterrupted replay of Sunday service is loaded to our website, app, and youtube channel as soon as possible after service each Sunday.

Sermon Series: The Act or Action

-ation: noun suffix. The act, or action, or process of doing something.

An encounter with Jesus always necessitates a response, an action. We must “put into practice” that which we experienced through the power of the Holy Spirit. As we return from our Lenten focus on considering what we believe in light of Christ, now we must put into practice that which we’ve been shown. This series will follow the early church as the narrative in the book of Acts transitions from Paul to Peter, from Jew to Gentile, from the known to the unknown.

Liberation

Sunday, April 14th

Liberation: the act of freeing something or someone

from dominion or foreign power.

The Bible is full of hyperlinks. In this week’s passage Saul is liberated from persecution in Jerusalem through being lowered by a basket through the city wall. This story should make us think of another story seen in Scripture (a hyperlink), in fact, it should make us think of several! Join us this week as we connect the dots between Saul, Joshua, David, Moses, and Jesus!”

Daily Prayers, Digging Deeper Guide and coordinating Life Group Curriculum are available each week on Sunday to further explore this Sermon Series. You can find those resources (for this week and ALL previous weeks) HERE or at the Welcome Center on Sunday.

Adventure:Kids News

This Sunday in Adventure:Kids, we're diving into Colossians 1 to learn how Jesus is our perfect King. Paul reminds us of Jesus' greatness - as God's Son, He died on the cross to save us from sin and now reigns as King over all. 

Key Passage: "Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” -Revelation 5:13

We can't wait to see you this Sunday!

Sermon notes and challenges for families are available on the Adventure:Kids Facebook page, OR click here for a pdf version.

Adventure:Equip Spring Session

Sunday Mornings before service, 9:00am-9:45am

Adventure: Equip is how Adventure of Faith Church seeks to continue the tradition of prioritizing biblical literacy, practical theology, and spiritual practices like the early church. These are Sunday morning classes that focus on helping followers of Jesus to grow in their understanding of the Bible, doctrine, theology, and practice. They are participatory courses done in biblical community.

From those just beginning their adventure with Jesus to those who have traveled far with Him, there is a place for you, and we hope you'll join us as we pursue Jesus together.

There are three classes for adults and teens, and a kids class that just started back up! It's a great time to check it out if you haven't yet. Find the new Spring Session classes offered HERE! If you want more info or have any questions, please email Cory.

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, April 13th at 7:30am in the Friendship Center

Come as you are and enjoy a warm breakfast and coffee. Join us at 7:30am so we can begin our day together and be done before other plans begin. If you have any questions, please reach out to Charles Greene.

Emmanuel's Clothes Closet

Saturday, April 13th from 9am-Noon

Emmanuel's Clothes Closet is open Saturday, April 13th, from 9am-Noon for anyone who might be in need of clothing, no questions asked. Please share this with those who might be in need. Questions? Contact Marcia.

Adventure Crafters

Saturday, April 13th from 10:00am-2:00pm

Anyone who wants to craft is welcome! We meet from 10am-2pm every second Saturday of the month. Bring your crafts whether it is sewing, scrapbooking, coloring, crocheting, knitting, whatever it is that you work on and spend some time getting to know other crafters in our church. Questions?  Email Annika

BaseCamp Session 3

Wednesdays at 5:45pm

We are really looking forward to our last session of BaseCamp before summer! Join us around the table as we equip, encourage, support & challenge each other into the mission God calls us to in every aspect of our lives.  If you've never checked out BaseCamp before, this is a perfect time and place to get connected to this biblical community.

BaseCamp starts at 5:45pm each Wednesday in the Friendship Center.  We will participate in a family style meal paired with questions and activities to help us connect and engage in Jesus-centered discussion and fellowship.

If you attended Session 1 and/or Session 2 of BaseCamp you do not need to register, just respond to the email you should have received from Callie. If you'll be joining us for the first time this school year, please be sure to read all the info HERE and register before you arrive. You can also use this link to find the links to prepay for Session 3.

Dinner on Wednesday:

Ya know, we're not sure yet... any requests? We will have allergen free versions for whatever we decide on for those of you who have communicated specific food allergies.

Let's Do Lunch

Thursday, April 18th at 11:30am at Blue Ocean Restaurant

This group is for older adults to enjoy fellowship, conversation, and delicious food together! This month we are headed to Blue Ocean. We filled half of this restaurant the last time we we were there! Everyone enjoys their fish & chips, chowder, pho, sandwiches and salads. Please RSVP by NOON on April 15th so that the restaurant can be prepared for a group of our size.

Contact Marilyn Vivian: Text to 360-443-2206, or email Marilyn.

Youth One Night Event

Friday, April 19th at 6:00pm at Christian Life Center

In collaboration with Christian Life Center, One Night is a gathering of young people across the Peninsula in pursuit of Jesus. The main focus of "One Night" is to unite all youth students, leaders, and pastors from across the Peninsula, representing various denominations, under the one name of Jesus. We firmly believe that God will meet each where they are, providing a transformative encounter with Jesus. Make sure to register for this event HERE!

Questions? Contact Callie.

Adventure hosts Family Kitchen

Friday, April 19th at 5:00pm

Family Kitchen meals are available the last two Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays of each month at First Lutheran Community Church at 5 pm. If you, or someone you know, is in need of a meal, please consider stopping by to grab dinner (no questions asked!).

We Need YOUR Help!  Please prayerfully consider if you might be able to volunteer once a month or on a rotation to help serve our community in this way. We also rely on the generosity of our congregation in providing the food for each meal. Please look for the clipboards that will go around during service on Sunday to sign up OR Sign up HERE now! If you have any questions or need more info, please email Natalie or Leslie!

Food Donation Drop Off: Please drop off any time the church office is open (Mon 9-2:30, Tue 9-4, Wed 9-Noon, or Thur 9-2:30), during BaseCamp, or you can stop by Thursday evening between 5-7:30pm as the building is open for Scripture Out Loud and Worship Rehearsal. Please leave donations in the kitchen on labeled carts or fridge areas.

Go on the Mission Sponsor Nights

If you sponsor a child through our partners, Go on the Mission, they are hosting some Sponsor Nights coming up... one of which is hosted at our church on Sunday, April 21st at 6pm. You should have received an email invitation so check that out or click here for info and to RSVP.

Northwest Christian Women's Conference

Friday, April 26th through Sunday, April 28th

The Northwest Christian Women's Conference is coming up April 26-28, 2024. NWCWC is a 3 day women's conferences held at Black Lake Bible Camp. With main sessions, worship, free time activities and breakout workshops, there is something for every woman that is seeking to deepen their relationship with Jesus and with each other. Register online at nwchristianwomen.org or pick up a registration form in the welcome center. Contact Melissa Kruse or Marita Lawrence for more info.

Calling all those graduating High School this year!

Are you graduating high school soon? Or do you know or have a high school grad that is connected to our church? We'd love to celebrate them! We're planning ahead to celebrate our grads and want to make sure we've included everyone. Please email Callie by May 1st to let us know!

Adventure Finances

If you're interested in current church finances, see our new March graphics included here.

Adventure of Faith is a very generous community of believers. 

I know this because whenever we communicate a need, we meet it.

Please continue to send your Adventure-related

financial questions to me HERE.

This section is a weekly reminder that God is Good!

He is good to us every single day & we will praise His name!

Passover Dinner last week was a such a fun, holy experience. We'd love to hear from those of you that attended. Will you email us with something that stood out to you? And any pictures you have? God is Good and we want to note what He is doing!

This space in the newsletter is a small way we continue to celebrate the goodness of God all year long, and practice being aware of His presence in our lives. So, if you have stories of God's goodness big or small, hit reply to this email and send them our way. We would love to hear them, pray in praise over them and talk to you about sharing them.

To spur your thoughts to God's goodness start by asking yourself these questions:

What Good have you witnessed recently?

What Good has God brought into your life?

What Good has God prompted you to do for one another?



God is Good!!