Sunday, May 15
The Fellowship: Devotion
Apostles' Teaching
In a study many years ago, church generations were known to go through a cycle in their relationships with the Bible. Often the first generation would love the Scriptures and devour it ravenously, the second generation would see this love and assume they had it and so did everyone else in their generation so it was taken for granted, and thus neglected. By the third generation, the fruit born by a love of the Scriptures in the first generation, wasn’t seen in the second and the third generation would often dismiss the Scriptures because they mistakenly thought that their parents had devoted their lives to the Word, when in fact, the Word was neglected and untried. The fruit the third generation saw was not the fruit of their grandparents so they dismiss the Word as worthless or worse. The good news is that any generation can choose to devote themselves, through grace-driven effort, to the Word of God and experience the fruit of knowing and living in light of the God of the Universe and the Kingdom the Gospel brings to bear on this world.
Daily Prayers, a Digging Deeper guide and coordinating Life Group Curriculum will be available each week on Sunday to further explore The Fellowship Sermon Series. You can find those resources (and for all of our other sermon series) HERE or at the Welcome Center on Sunday.
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We can't wait to see you Sunday!
Service at 10:00am
Worship Center, Friendship 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: Facebook, YouTube, and our website! We know that the live stream has had some issues lately, especially those joining us on Facebook. We will be testing some new chat features on our website and app in the coming weeks if you would like to try a new option.
We thank you for your patience as we continue to troubleshoot these issues. As always, a recording of service is available on YouTube by Sunday afternoon.
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Adventure:Kids News
We are so excited to have your kids joining us on Sunday!
Here are a few things to remember each week:
1. Please preregister your child for Adventure:Kids classes each week HERE
2. Drop off begins at 9:50am for 10:00am service
3. Please use the outside entrance downstairs (follow the blue footprints). Please do not use the inside stairwell for drop off.
We can't wait to see you this Sunday!
Don't forget to check out the Adventure:Kids Book of the Month HERE
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Missions in May
Each Wednesday in May, join us in the Friendship Center at 5:30pm. Dinner is provided! Each week has a slightly different missions focus and we are excited to explore this with you!
Please read the descriptions below, check your calendars and plan to come to as many as you can! If you can pre-register for these evenings HERE we would greatly appreciate it. Registration helps us to be prepared to make these events successful. If youth is attending on May 18th there is a second waiver form that you'll be linked to at the end of the registration. Thanks!
The second Wednesday, May 11th, was focused on
"We are Missionaries"!
After a quick briefing, we headed out around town for a video scavenger hunt while learning about quite a few local outreach ministries. Groups watched videos about the ministries, spent time praying for them, and snapped a photo at each location. It was a blessing to learn about local outreach opportunities and pray together for our community.
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The third Wednesday, May 18th, is focused on
"I am a Missionary"!
Come to Adventure for a lovely meal and some time of fellowship. Join as we explore what it means to be called here in our own places. We will have a short message and then you will be given secret missions to go out and accomplish with your family or small group.
The last Wednesday, May 25th, is the Mazatlan Chili Cookoff!
Do you like to cook, eat or compete? You won’t want to miss the long awaited return of our chili cook off! You’ll be able to purchase tickets to vote on the best entries and the proceeds go directly to our sister church in Mazatlan. Bring your appetites and hear the updates on what’s been happening in Mexico the past few years! If you want to enter your chili, make sure to sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Tanya!
Questions about Missions in May? Email Jennifer!
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Adventure hosts Family Kitchen!
Friday, May 20th at 5 pm
Please sign up to contribute food or volunteer HERE.
These items must be labeled and delivered to the church by Thursday, May 19th at 4:00 pm.
Family Kitchen meals are available the last 10 working days of each month (except Wed) at First Lutheran Community Church at 5 pm. If you, or someone you know, is in need of a meal, consider stopping by to grab dinner (no questions asked!).
If you are in a position to financially support this ministry, please consider doing so. Checks or online donations can be made out to Adventure of Faith with "Family Kitchen" in the memo line.
Family Kitchen is also in need of volunteers, if you are available Friday afternoons to help prep the meal please sign up for a volunteer slot on the food contribution link above!
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Emmanuel's Clothes Closet
THIS Saturday, May 14th from 9-Noon in the Friendship Center
If you or someone you know is in need of clothing, please stop by Emmanuel's Clothes Closet any second or fourth Saturday of the month from 9-Noon. No appointment needed at this time.
If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please contact Marcia with any questions.
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Global Prayer Meeting
THIS Sunday, May 15, 11:15am-12:15pm, Room 102
We lift prayers out loud for Adventure of Faith's two Global ministries, Mazatlán in Mexico and the Village of Sorkogne and Bethesda Christian school in Kaffrine, Senegal. Prayer sheets are handed out with prayers for these ministries. We meet the second Sunday of the month in room 102 from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm. The Lord has answered many of our prayers for these ministries. Please join us!
If you have any questions, please contact Marcia.
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Congregational Gathering
Sunday, May 29th, 11:30am-1:00pm
Join us for a "Bring-your-own" lunch gathering for fellowship and discussion of our mission, vision and values, and rhythms of life at Adventure of Faith.
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TOP TO BOTTOM FLOORING UPDATE
We are hoping to move forward with the last two phases this summer!
We've raised a little over $70,000 already for the flooring, and the remaining balance left to complete this project is just a little over $14,000! So close!
We just purchased all the remaining supplies for the next (and last) two phases of this project. We wanted to do this before material cost went up further or the material we have chosen was no longer available. We are excited that the generous donations so far were able to cover this option! We are looking forward to raising the last $14,000 so that we can hopefully schedule the removal of the old carpeting, and installation of the new sometime this summer when the building doesn’t have as much daily use. We are celebrating how far we’ve come and excited for what’s next!
To partner with us in reaching our goal and stewarding the care of our building, you can give at www.faithadventure.com/give and put "top to bottom" in the memo section.
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Adventure:Equip
Sundays from 9:00-9:45 am through June 26
It's not too late to join! Jump in at anytime!
Our hope is that these classes will help us to grow in our understanding of the Bible, doctrine, theology and practice. They will be 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!
Have a question?
(Don't forget you can get your coffee at Adventure Awakens Cafe
starting at 8:30 am before your class!)
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We strive to be transparent and good stewards of the treasure you entrust us with. If you have questions or concerns about our family finances, please feel free to contact Leslie in the office M/T/Th (360) 876-0061 or admin@faithadventure.com
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Weekly Schedule:
Saturday, May 14:
Emmanuel's Clothes Closet, contact Marcia for more info
Sunday, May 15:
Adventure Awakens Cafe, open from 8:30-10:05 & 11:00-11:30
Adventure:Equip classes, 9am, contact Cory for details
Sunday Service, 10am
Global Outreach Prayer Meeting, 11:15, room 102
Tuesday, May 17:
Prayer Night Fellowship, 5:30 pm, contact Bill, Bruce, or Craig
Adventure Prayer Night, 6 pm, contact Craig or Dan for more info
Wednesday, May 18:
Missions in May: I Am a Missionary Night! 5:30pm, see above
Thursday, May 19:
Scripture Out Loud, 5:00 pm, contact Amanda or Tish for info
Grief Share Group, 6-8 pm, contact Jean for more info
Friday, May 20:
Family Kitchen, 2pm prep, 5pm serve dinner, see above
Looking Further Ahead:
Wednesdays in May: Missions focused BaseCamp events
Wednesday, May 25th, Mazatlan Chili Cook-Off Night, 5:30pm
Sunday, May 29th - Congregational Gathering after church
Sunday, June 5th - Grad Sunday (during church)
Wednesday, June 15th - Youth Bonfire
July 25th - July 29th - Youth Summer Camp
Don't worry if you haven't heard of some of these yet...
put them on your radar and know more details are coming!
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This section is a weekly reminder that God is Good!
He is good to us every single day & we will praise His name!
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Muffins for Moms Reflection shared from Callie: |
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Often times our kids in church are referred to as the "next generation" or "future leaders". While that's true that they will be leading us in the future, we cannot forget the integral role that each child plays in our church community here and now! This past Sunday I was blessed to see kids serving their church family by reminding the women in our congregation of how much they are loved and appreciated. Muffins for Moms was a fun way for our church family to spend time together, and a special way for our kids to serve. Seeing the way that each and every child participated was a lovely reminder that it doesn't matter how young or old we are, we all play an important role in the church body. |
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If you have stories of God's goodness from this past year, 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?
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