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.

Introduction to the Book of James Sermon Series

We are about to launch into our first offshoot in our journey through Acts. As we come to the context in the narrative where a New Testament letter was written, we will pause in our journey and dig deeper into the God-given words for the first-century church at that time! In our first letter, we will be studying the Book of James, written by Jesus’ half-brother between Acts 10-12, addressing the call of the faithful Christ followers as they sought to live missional lives as Kingdom citizens in the world.

Sunday, November 10th: 

Reading New Testament Letters

New Testament Letters, sometimes called Epistles, are short “books” written by the apostles to the early church which existed all over the ancient world. These books are not narratives where the lesson is hidden within the story. They are meant to be accessible and practical, but when we read them from a modern-day context, in a totally different culture, we must read them carefully and with Spirit-filled wisdom. Join us today as we start this conversation about how to read New Testament Letters.

Also: CJ encourages you to please bring your Bibles for this series!

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, The children will learn about Peter's vision in Acts 10, where God shows that Jesus is for everyone, regardless of background. Through the story of Cornelius and Peter, they'll see how God calls us to share the good news with all people. 

Key Passage: For just as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of that body, though many, are one body—so also is Christ. -1 Cor 12:12



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.

BaseCamp Session 1

Wednesdays at 5:45pm

We are really looking forward to another year of BaseCamp! 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. 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 are interested in joining us or have any questions, start by checking out the updated details about BaseCamp and find the registration link HERE. Questions? Email Callie.

Dinner:

Dinner next Wednesday will be Cheeseburger Mac, Roasted Veggies, and Oreo Rice Krispie Treats for dessert! We will have allergen free versions for those of you who have communicated specific food allergies.

Global Outreach Prayer Meeting

THIS Sunday, November 10th, at 11:15am in Room 102

Join us as 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'd like to pray alongside us for our Global Outreach but can't make the meetings, you can check out the prayer requests HERE. Questions? Contact Marcia.

Youth Friendsgiving

Friday, November 15th, from 6-8pm

Calling all Youth! Join us in the Friendship Center on Friday the 15th for a night of food, fun and fellowship! In the spirit of giving, we're also collecting items for Operation Christmas Child. onsider bringing a few small items to help us fill as many boxes as possible! Here are some examples of items you can donate: small toys (like cars or dolls), school supplies (like pencils and crayons), hygeine items (like soap, toothbrushes, or combs), or clothing accessories (like hats, gloves, or socks). Questions? Contact Callie or Tara.

Sponsor Letters

Due by Friday, November 15th

Many of you sponsor kids in communities we partner with in Mazatlan and Senegal. It's that time of year that we get to write our sponsor kids letters! Letter writing is open from November 1-15. Writing a letter to your child is an easy way to connect, encourage and it’s a great opportunity learn more about them. GO encourages every sponsor to write a letter. Check out details HERE or talk to Tanya for more info!

Grief Share Surviving the Holidays Seminar

Saturday, November 16th, from 10am-Noon

For more info visit the website HERE or talk to Jean R. Scott.

Operation Christmas Child

Collection Week: November 17th-24th

Operation Christmas Child is coming! Collection Week at our church is November 17th-24th. Start thinking about packing boxes and helping volunteer during collection week. To sign up for Volunteer Training or get more info about building a box, come talk to Carla in the main foyer on Sunday!

Let's Do Lunch at That One Place

Thursday, November 21st, 11:30am-1:30pm

This group is for older adults to enjoy conversation, delicious food, and sharing together! Come join this lively group. We will be enjoying American diner comfort food at That One Place. There is never anyone who leaves here hungry. Please RSVP by Nov 18th at Noon. We'd love for you to join us!

To RSVP or ask questions: Text/call 360-443-2206, or email Marilyn.

Thanksgiving Baskets

The Adventure of Faith Deacons will be collecting, packing, and handing out food baskets as we did in the past for those in need in our church and community. You can help be a part of this ministry in several ways...

Donate: $100 (estimated cost for a food basket) or whatever amount you can afford, write "food basket" in the memo line for checks or in the comment area for online donations.

Give: Non-perishable food items that you can sign up to bring from the list available at church on Sunday

Volunteer: To participate in basket filling and distribution on November 23rd

Clipboards will be available on Sunday to Sign up to bring food items or volunteer your time.

This section is a weekly reminder that God is Good!

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

Our vision for Trunk or Treat was a fun simple way to come together and share the light and love of Jesus on Halloween with our community. Over 1,000 people came and what a blessing it was to spend the rainy night doing what we envisioned and having so much fun in the process! A huge thank you to all our volunteers and those that donated candy!

God is Good!

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!!