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Advent's Vision
We are Advent Lutheran Church. As diverse children of God, we strive to be the embodiment of that which God wants all people on earth to be. We love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. We love our neighbor as ourselves, and express this love in service to others.
By accepting God's gift of grace through our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, we are reconciled to God forever.
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Welcome to Christ: Journey of Faith
Join us for an informational meeting this Sunday 2/26 at 10AM in the Sanctuary. Whether you're new or a seasoned member, this weekly Lenten program will enrich you!
Thanks overdue
Pr. Ward and the staff wish to belatedly express our deep gratitude for the congregation's generosity and love to us at Christmas. We are most appreciative of the gifts received!
Robinsdale Homework Nights
We are holding homework/tutoring nights for the students at Robinsdale on Sundays from 6-7pm. We're looking for adults willing to help students of all levels with their homework. We especially need help with higher level math classes, but any help is welcome! If you are willing to help please contact Carlie Fitzgerald at
carliefitzgerald@me.com
Advent has a number of guests and team members participating in Via De Cristo Mixed #96
coming up this weekend Feb 23-26. Angie Martin is the Rector. Please keep them all in your prayers.
Guests:
Michelle & Andy Hagle, Jennie Henderson, Tanya DeGrace, Carol Wisner
Team:
Esther Abdel-Hameed, Cathy Bolen, Abby Bostian, Pam Brady, Jen Canipe, Dee Dunlap, Tracy Heberlig, Diane Jowers, MayLou Kuklentz, Angie & Gary Martin, Pr Ward Misenheimer, Pam Rhynes, Lewis & Beverly Williams, Terry Wisner
Lent 2017: "Meet Jesus Again . . . For the First Time"
Lenten meals and services will be held on Wednesdays, Mar 8 - Apr 5. Meals will begin at 6pm and be sponsored by different Advent groups each week. The service will follow at 7pm. The series this year will examine "More Than Bread Alone". Confirmation and Welsome to Christ: Journey of Faith will begin at 7:30pm.
Jersey Mike's Sunday!
Please consider supporting the 812 Youth Mission Trip fund by taking your family to eat after church to Jersey Mikes (by Kohls/Food Lion on 29) this Sunday Feb 26, 12 - 4pm. Jersey Mikes donates a portion of all purchases made during our timeframe. The food is delicious and you can't beat dining with your Advent family! See you there!
Little Free Library: Loving Literacy
Maybe you've noticed and wondered about the beautiful wooden structure made by Harrison Luttman in the Gathering Space. It's Advent's version of the Little Free Library community effort, with its inviting Peace Pole reaching out to all. At some point the Social Ministry board hopes it will sit outside by the Wubben-Smith house, but for now it's open for business inside our church. Reading is a great gift from God, so celebrate literacy by bringing in books you'd like to discard and picking up any that strike your interest!
You've heard about the Free Store. On Sundays for the past few years, you've met many of our Free Store friends. Maybe you know Advent serves lunch there each month. Even though you've heard about The Free Store, you might be wondering where it is, or what they "do"? Mark your calendar for Saturday February 25th and Saturday March 18th from 11:30 - 1:30 to join us and serve lunch and find out for yourself. Questions? Please contact Caroline Grubb grubb@pipeline.com
Director of Music Ministry Update:
A Music Ministry Task Force has completed its work to put together a job description of the "musts" for Advent's new Director of Music Ministry following Annette Nolan's retirement in April. Thanks to Rob Beyersdorf, Madeline DeGrace, Susan Hartsell, Glenn Kelly, Diane Large, Staci Noel, and Carolyn Osborne for doing an excellent job in this very important first step in the process.
Advent Church Council has elected a Search Committee to identify and select the best candidates for this position. They are Rob Beyersdorf, chairperson; Jennifer Frisina, Gerry Osborne, Alli Poovey, Glenn Kelly, Tony Fitzgerald and Tracy Heberlig. Others currently involved in the music program will also provide input as needed. Please keep this group in your prayers as they discern the person called to lead our music over the next phase of Advent's ministry and growth.
Tables Extraordinaire Luncheon
All Advent members (men and women) and their friends and family are welcome to join us for a catered lunch and program on Saturday, March 18, noon - 2:00 p.m. in Orinson Hall.
The program highlights the growing problem of 'Human Trafficking.' The speaker is Hannah Arrowood, Exec. Director of Present Age Ministries, a local 501(c)3 agency that rescues and assists girls (ages 12-18) who are victims of the sex trade in our Charlotte community.
Reservations are required - the deadline to sign up is February 28. The cost for this event is $8.00 per person. To ensure your reserved place at a table and enable us to give an accurate count for food, please pay in advance: make checks payable to Advent Lutheran Church, note on memo line: Tables Extraordinaire. Carolyn Osborne is accepting reservations and payments. For additional info, contact Mona Ingolia monaingolia@gmail.com or Carolyn Osborne: 704-792-9577
Wear Red on Sunday
February is National Heart Month. Please wear something red to church on Sunday, Feb. 26th. And stop by the display in the Gathering Space to pick up information on keeping your heart healthy.
Live Abundantly Advent's Health Ministry Team
Item of the Month for February
We are venturing away from assisting the Food Pantry this month to address needs of the young girls who are victims of sex trafficking that we learned about from the Present Age Ministries speaker during worship on January 15. The Tables Extraordinaire event on March 18 will further support this ministry. We are requesting full-size shampoos, deodorants, lotions, toothpaste, and other toiletry items to put into the tote bags they receive when they are rescued. Help them know that there are people who care enough to provide this small token of comfort and kindness.
Many thanks to our church family for designating Advent through Amazon Smiles! We have received notification that $32.10 is being deposited into our bank account from the AmazonSmile Foundation as a result transactions between October 1 and December 31, 2016. For those of you who order through Amazon but haven't yet switched to Amazon Smiles, please do so as soon as possible. On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), you need to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. The selection is remembered and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation to Advent. This is at NO cost to you! The key is to remember to do all your shopping at Smile.Amazon.Com to keep those donations flowing. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the church office or Pam Rhynes.
Delegates for Synod Assembly: The NC Lutheran Synod Assembly will be held in Greensboro on June 2 to 3, 2017. If you would like to be nominated as a delegate, please contact Abby Bostian, abostian@carolina.rr.com . Advent may have one male and one female delegate, a youth or young adult representative, and one person of color. If more than one candidate volunteers to fill each position, the congregation will elect the delegates to represent them. Our delegates in 2016 were Alli Poovey, L.D. Shockley, Brooke Summerour and Pam Rhynes, along with Pr. Ward.
Advent 50th Anniversary:
We are middle-aged! Advent's first worship service was an Easter Sunrise service on April 14, 1968, so we'll soon be 50 years old. We want to celebrate! If you would like to be part of the planning committee for this celebration, please let us know! Contact Abby Bostian (abostian@carolina.rr.com) or Tim Caldwell (iamta2z@aol.com).
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February 26, 2017
Transfiguration of Our Lord
Readings:
Exodus 24:12-18
Matthew 17:1-9
Ash Wednesday Service, Mar 1, 7pm
Feb 26
Lay Assistant
8:30am Jennifer Frisina
11am James Bakke
Usher Captains
8:30am Mark Large
11am Glenn Kelly
Greeters
8:30am Barb Blish & Joyce Veit
11am James & Charlene Bakke
Reader
8:30am Alex Christ
11am Clifford Perkins
(Reading: Exodus 24: 12-18)
Acolytes
8:30am Abby & Brooke Hibbeler
11am Trevor Basilice & Colin Heberlig
Altar Guild
Lisa Droste & Susan Casper
Counters
Dick Kuklentz & LD Shockley
Bread
Cindy Sides
Mar 5
Lay Assistant
8:30am Lenore Watson
11am Glenn Kelly
Usher Captain
8:30am Gene Reid
11am Ed Efird
Greeters
8:30am Anita & Mike Gallagher
11am Glenn Kelly & Don Hagerman
Reader
8:30am Gerry Osborne
11am Dick Kuklentz
(Reading: Gen. 2:15-17;3:1-7)
Acolytes
8:30am Andi & Marti Honeycutt
11am Aidan Basilice & Emily Hebert
Altar Guild
Mary Christ & Cathy Bolen
Counters
Dick Kuklentz & LD Shockley
Bread
Cathy Bolen
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Happening this Coming Week
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Ash Wednesday
March 1
7pm
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Quick Links
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Spiritual Development
Welcome to Christ: Journey of Faith
Join us for an informational meeting this Sunday 2/26 at 10AM in the Sanctuary. Whether you're new or a seasoned member, this weekly Lenten program will enrich you!
Adult Sunday School Offerings for Epiphany
Conversations with Scripture and with Each Other
The Parlor Class welcomes you to a six- week series of spiritual formation for adults about
building, sustaining, and growing their Christian communities. An adventure into the time
and context of the New Testament. Time for conversations that challenge us to a new,
authentic vision for our lives together.
Facilitated by Gabe Giella in the parlor, 9:45AM Feb 5th ,12th ,19th , and 26th
Love. Six weeks. Five Love Languages.
Discover how to best show your love and communicate your own needs
to sustain loving relationships by exploring Gary Chapman's Five Love
Languages. Perfect for those who are partnered or single!
With Pastor Ward in Orinson Hall, 9:45 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26.
Save the Dates!!
All Ages/Parish Wide Sunday School in Orinson Hall at 9:45 sharp. Classes will include teaching, multimedia presentation, prayer, and fellowship. March 5th, May 21st (new date)
Meets at 3pm on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Panera across from Concord Mills.
March 17, 2017 3pm - Hero of the Empire by Candice Millard
April 21, 2017 3pm - The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls
May 19, 2017 3pm - Journey from the Land of No by Roya Hakakian
June 16, 2017 3pm - LaRose by Louise Ehrich
All are welcome. Please contact Jennie Henderson (704-962-6930) with any questions.
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Nurture, Support & Fellowship
Can you crochet a "Granny Square"?
Advent's Prayer Team is seeking folks to help out in creating our Prayer Squares. It's a real easy pattern to learn, if you don't already know, and takes minutes to make!
Hearing assistance equipment has now been added to the Sanctuary sound system, and will be implemented, as soon as potential users have been registered, and training completed. If you would like to try out one of these personal receivers, during a Sunday service, please contact Gerry Osborne at (704) 792-9577 or scandia@ctc.net.
Wubben-Smith House Available for Use:
Groups (such as board meetings, Bible studies, small groups) which wish to use the House may immediately start reserving space by contacting Ann Schado (
aschado@adventlu.org or 704-549-1555). Arrangements will be made to give your group access at the time needed.
The first bedroom on the right will continue to be set up as a chapel. If you want a quiet, worshipful place for prayer and reflection, please let Ann know when you will be there.
Line Dancing Classes Continue
Tuesdays, 7-8pm
Come join the fun we are having with Line Dancing classes each Tuesday night in the gym, 7-8pm. Cost is $6 per person per class. Dances are repeated so there are multiple chances to learn each one. Members and non-members are welcome.
Communicate and Connect: Join the closed "Advent Friends" Facebook group to stay abreast of events and see photos.
If you would like to receive occasional important Advent news via text message on your phone, please text 'Advent' to 96362 or scan the QR code on the notices posted around the building. (Please note: you must be at least 16 years of age to participate in the program. You may receive up to five (5) text messages per month for which you may be charged by your mobile phone carrier. You may opt out of this service at any time by texting 'stop' to 96362 or by emailing aschado@adventlu.org.)
Please join the Health and Wellness Ministry every month for a walk on the Greenway. This is a great opportunity for Fresh Air and Fellowship.
We will meet after the second service on the First Sunday of every month. You can make your walk as short or as long as you want. We will meet in the Harris Teeter parking lot across from the Greenway Entrance at 12:15. Please bring a water bottle.
We will have drawings for some goodies of you commit early. Please let Jennie Henderson know if you plan on joining us to be entered into the drawing: jhendersonfit@gmail.com or 704-962-6930
AMAZON SHOPPING? USE "SMILE"
Don't forget - when shopping on Amazon, access the site through
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/56-1182420 , and simply do all of your Amazon on-line ordering through Smile.Amazon. Amazon will donate 0.5% of what you buy to Advent - not much, but if you're shopping anyway with Amazon, why not use Smile. Every penny will be used in service to God and His people.
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Outreach
If you wish to financially aid those devastated by wars or natural disasters, such as Hurricane Matthew, the flooding in Louisiana and the earthquake in Italy, Lutheran Disaster Relief will directly reach the victims. To donate, go to
www.elca.org/disaster.
You can donate to provide aid in the area of greatest need or to a need you specify.
Item of the Month for February
We are venturing away from assisting the Food Pantry this month to address needs of the young girls who are victims of sex trafficking that we learned about from the Present Age Ministries speaker during worship on January 15. The Tables Extraordinaire event on March 18 will further support this ministry. We are requesting full-size shampoos, deodorants, lotions, toothpaste, and other toiletry items to put into the tote bags they receive when they are rescued. Help them know that there are people who care enough to provide this small token of comfort and kindness.
A heartfelt thank you to all 125 or so people attending the annual June and Mabel Porter Chili Supper sponsored by Social Ministry on Sat. Feb. 4! Pat & Glenn Kelly were again the cooks of some mighty fine chili. Proceeds went to Helping Hearts Creche, the project that supports needy preschool children in India. Betsy Dailey presented a touching slideshow that opened many hearts to contribute approximately $2000 to the cause. A quilt made from CROP Walk tee shirts and sold by silent auction netted $100. A Thrivent grant was obtained to offset some of the cost. Thanks to Keith Wassum's coordination efforts, many attending finished the evening by going to the UNCC basketball game. A fun night of food and fellowship for all!
Another Way to Help the Food Pantry
Do you shop at Harris Teeter? Did you know there's a special way beyond having a VIC (Very Important Customer) card to get discounted and sometimes FREE items from them? Just think how easy it would be to donate the free food items to the Food Pantry! Wouldn't cost you a cent to help our hungry neighbors! Even though there is a designated food item each month, any food - any time - is welcome. Go online to sign up: https://www.harristeeter.com/user/#/app/user/register
Room In The Inn continues
There are many ways to help shelter our neighbors on Monday nights through Mar 27. Contact Cheri Strickland for more info (cstrickland@adventlu.org).
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Youth at Advent
Mission Tripping 812 Youth
Let's have lunch at Jersey Mikes after the late service this Sunday to discuss details about the Mission Trip. Then we'll head to the Kuklentz' to spread pine needles (double points) because they so generously support our summer mission trips!
Save the Dates!!
All Ages/Parish Wide Sunday School in Orinson Hall at 9:45 sharp. Classes will include teaching, multimedia presentation, prayer, and fellowship. March 5th, May 21 (new date)
Sunday School for All Ages begins at 9:45am sharp!
Age 3 - Grade 5
Meets in Youth Room
Natalie Eklund and Caroline Grubb
Grades 6 & 7
Room 136
Rebecca Sabo
Grades 8- 12
Campus Ministry Room
Don Hagerman
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Joys, Cares & Celebrations
Please let us know when prayers may no longer be needed. Names will be removed from the list after two months unless updates are received. An asterisk (*) after a name means an update is needed.
Illness or Other Needs
Josh Baker, Abby Bostian's nephew
Kaitlyn Baumgarner, Jennifer Frisina's friend
Lemont Bell, Gene Reid's friend
Arlene Bostian, Phil Bostian's mother
Hanni Braun, member
Freddie Bridges, Michelle Hagle's mother
Jean Brucher, Peg Buckstad's sister-in-law *
Larry Cartin, Kelly Schrader's stepfather
Michelle Chapman, Kera Hebert's friend
Ray Clayton, Janet Rasmussen's cousin
Dolly Daniels, member
Phillip Dailey, member
Carol DiRe, member
John Dodson, member
April Edwards, member
Dick Flynn, Former member *
Jennifer Gazda, member
Barbara Gillet, Linda Miller's friend
Michael Goerke, Member
Edith Hathcock, Jason Hathcock's grandmother
Buddy Holeman, Janet Rasmussen's brother-in-law
Carole Johnson, Member
Glenn Kelly, member
Karen Kuklentz, Dick Kuklentz's daughter
Brittany Lane, Ann Schado's daughter
Richard & Phyllis Lester, Sharon Thrower's parents
Ray Matthews, Jesse Priser's father
Mertz Family, Diane Jowers' family
Rick Messina, Member
Bryan Misenheimer, Pr Ward's brother
Annie Nicholson, Peg Buckstad's friend *
Kim Osterhout, Alice Luttman's friend
Dave Park, member
Mabel Porter, member
Chip Priser, Member *
Glenn Rudisill, member
Doug Shuff, Cheri Strickland's Brother-in-Law
Cindy Sides, Member
Pam Simyon, Mary Lou Kuklentz' daughter-in-law
Jack Smith, (blue card)
Winnie Stark, Amanda Johnson's mother
Louie Vanderslice, Kris Jameson's nephew *
Edna Wagshal, Karen Montaperto's mother
Herbert Watson, Member
Helen Webb, Mary Lou Kuklentz' family member
Larry Webb, friend of the Pooveys
Melissa Wert, Carolyn & Gerry Osborne's daughte-in-law
Joe Welsh, Debbie Poovey's father
Lewis Williams, member
Renaté Wilson, Tanya DeGrace's mother
Death
Nate Marshall, Gabe Giella's friend
Always keep ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and NC Synod Bishop Tim Smith in your prayers.
or 704-549-1555 ext. 101 or Ann Schado at aschado@adventlu.org
or 704-549-1555, ext. 100 for additions or updates to this listing.
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