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!

Count It All Joy Sermon Series

“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” -Henri Nouwen

As we kick off both Advent and our journey through the Book of James, we begin with the call to Joy. James says that we should “Count it all joy when we meet trials of various kinds.” Through his words, the Spirit reminds us that our joy is not rooted in the temporal things of this world, but in the eternal person of our Savior. Join us this month as we take time to count it all joy during this Advent season.

Sunday, December 1st: 

Joy in Trials

“Joy is the serious business of Heaven.”  

-C.S. Lewis

Right out of the gate, James gives a command to his brothers and sisters in Christ, calling them to count it all joy when they see trials of various kinds. Trials in this life are an expectation, but joy is a choice we choose as we refocus and reorient our heart and mind on Christ. During this Christmas season, many of us are experiencing a trial of one form or another, even in these difficult circumstances, may we count it as joy.

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.

Advent Specific Resources:

If you want to know all about Advent and what to expect at Adventure this Advent season, check out the "Looking Forward to Advent" Packet! (Paper copies available at the church.). You can also check out what is available to take home below in the Take-Home Calendars + Candle Lighting Section. Or check out our website HERE for all things Advent.

Adventure:Kids News

A reminder that this Sunday is Family Worship. While the kids in kindergarten and up are upstairs in worship, our preschoolers will continue their lessons focusing on the names of God. This week they will be learning about another name for God, King of Kings. 



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 - Advent

Sundays in December in the Friendship Center at 9:00am

The Young Family is hosting Adventure:Equip in the Friendship Center during Advent, check out the video below for the invite!

Take-Home Advent Calendars

Available Now! Calendar starts Dec 1st

In the spirit of creating space to lean into Jesus and trying to count it all joy in the everyday, we will be offering Advent Calendars to take home and do on your own or with those in your household. Every day there is a square to open and a small prompt, activity, item, or treat to spur reflection or joy. 

TIPS:

• Start with number 1 on Day 1, Christmas Day will be number 25 (hint: you have to search for each number)
• PLEASE handle these calendars gently, and they will probably do best staying flat... they are hand-packed with love by us (not professionally done).
• If you have any questions or issues with your boxes, please email sam@faithadventure.com

A Candle Lighting Devotional is available now if you have decided to do an Advent Wreath at home and would like to use this resource to accompany your weekly candle lightings.

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 Million Dollar Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread, and Peppermint Brownies for dessert! We will have allergen free versions for those of you who have communicated specific food allergies.

Youth Christmas Party

Friday, December 6th from 6:00-8:00pm

Mark your calendars for our Youth Christmas Party on Friday, December 6th, from 6-8pm in the Friendship Center! Join us for a night of holiday cheer, delicious food, and festive fun as we celebrate the season together!

Parents, if you're able to lend a hand, we'd love your support. Please reach out to Callie or Tara to get involved!

Let's Do Lunch at Applebees in Silverdale

Thursday, December 12th, 11:30am-1:30pm

Come join this lively group of seniors for our Christmas Gathering at Applebees in Silverdale. We are meeting the second Thursday of this month rather than our regular third Thursday to allow the extra week to focus on our family gatherings. Come to fellowship and share what God has done in your life this past year. Carpooling may be arranged if needed.

Please RSVP by December 9th at 3pm. We'd love for you to join us!

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

This section is a weekly reminder that God is Good!

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

This Week's God is Good is shared from Genevieve, one of our Deacons:

On Saturday, we were able to provide baskets for 40 families! Within the large order of food items the store had pulled, two items were missing, and so we sent the truck ahead to be unloaded at the church. By the time I had arrived, the unloading from the truck to the Friendship Center tables was just about complete, and there were so many people there. It was a beautiful scene of the people being the hands, the feet, and the heart of God, providing for and loving on some of our church families, as well as some in our community. It was also a gift to later watch the children building castles with the boxes. I believe they will remember experiencing church in such a fun and giving way. Thank you to all who contributed to the Thanksgiving Food Baskets!

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!!