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!

Hearing & Doing Sermon Series

As we continue our journey through James’ letter to the early churches scattered throughout the ancient world, we are invited to follow our faith down the path to maturity in Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. James gets rather pointed in this section, calling us not to be mere “hearers” of the Word but to be “doers” of the Word! Join us in this new series as we consider James’ words for the first-century disciples and for modern-day disciples like us as well.

Sunday, January 12th: Be

Our obedience to the Word of God begins with us being ready to receive it, prepared with hearts ready and minds engaged that we might be able to respond versus react. James encourages his brothers and sisters to be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger as they seek to obediently follow where the Spirit may lead. Join us this week as we look at what these encouragements mean, why they are important wisdom for us to heed, and how we can devote ourselves to being those who are quick to listen and slow to speak and get angry.

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 back to our regular curriculum! We'll learn from 1 Corinthians 12 about how the church is like a body, with each of us playing an important part to serve and worship God. 

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 Corinthians 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.

Adventure:Equip Winter Session

Sundays at 9:00am starting THIS SUNDAY - January 12th

Adventure: Equip is how we seek to dig in further to learning and practicing what we believe. These classes aim to prioritize understanding the Word, our theological beliefs, and spiritual practices. Our aim is not just to understand more, but study together and practice alongside one another so that our lives can be transformed. From those just beginning their adventure with Jesus to those that have traveled far with Him, there is a place for you here as we seek to be more like Jesus and become a stronger Biblical community.

There are five classes you can participate in this Winter Session, a kids class and four classes for adults and teens. CHECK OUT THE DETAILS FOR WINTER CLASS OPTIONS HERE! Questions? Email Us!

Global Outreach Prayer Meeting

THIS Sunday, January 12th, 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.

BaseCamp Session 2

Wednesdays at 5:45pm

We are really looking forward to another session 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 for BaseCamp for the first time (meaning you didn't attend Oct-Dec 2024) 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 Tortellini Soup, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, and Brownies for dessert! We will have allergen free versions for those of you who have communicated specific food allergies.

Let's Do Lunch at El Pueblito

Thursday, January 16th, 11:30am-1:30pm

This group is for older adults to enjoy conversation, delicious food, and sharing together! This is one of our favorite places. This restaurant is always so accommodating. Start the year by joining us and get connected with others you may only see across the sanctuary. We really are a fun group. We'd love for you to join us! To RSVP or ask questions: Text/call 360-443-2206, or email Marilyn.

Congregational Meeting

Sunday, January 19th at 3:00pm in the Friendship Center

(Appetizer & Dessert Potluck!)



Join us for our big January Congregational Meeting as we ordain new Elders and Deacons. We will also be talking about how God has been working in this past year at Adventure, through generous giving of people's times, abilities, gifting, and finances. All are welcome to attend this meeting, you do not have to be a Covenant Partner. Come participate in the life of our church!

This is an Appetizer & Dessert Potluck meeting, so please consider bringing something to share! And don't miss the new afternoon time this year -- we'll see you at 3:00pm!

This section is a weekly reminder that God is Good!

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

Our Church Leadership consisting of Staff, Elders, and Deacons will be gathering this Friday and Saturday for their annual Leadership Retreat. God is so good in allowing us this space to be together, pray in abundance, grow in the Lord, and look forward to what God is doing in us and the life of our church. Please be praying for our church leadership as they participate in the retreat this weekend! 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!!