ADVENTure News

Weekly Publication

from Advent Lutheran Church

Charlotte, North Carolina

June 5, 2014

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REMINDER: SUMMER SCHEDULE STARTS THIS SUNDAY WITH SERVICES AT 8:30 AND 10:30!!

Betsy Manning's last day was May 29. Until a successor is in place, Ann Schado will handle many of Betsy's former responsibilities. Please contact Ann in the church office or at aschado@adventlu.org.

Elected at the June 1 Congregational Meeting:

Council

President: John Lewis

Vice President/President Elect: Abby Bostian

Treasurer: Pam Rhynes

Secretary: Jennifer Canipe

Property Board Liaison: Brian Griep

Witness Board Liaison: Gary Martin

Worship Board Liaison: Terry Wisner

Wubben Investment Board: Wayne Miller

Wubben Distribution Board: Debbie Poovey

Nominating Committee

Jon Eklund

Mona Ingolia

Diane Large

Angie Martin

(Four people elected. By-laws Section IV, article A, item 4E: Those persons, up to the number of people needed, who receive the most votes will be elected. If there is a tie for the last position, all shall serve.)

Advent is seeking a part-time (approx. 20 hours/week) Administrative Assistant to provide a welcome to members and the general public, as well as administrative support to congregational ministry teams and staff. Requirements include a genuine interest in and concern for people, confidentiality, strong social media and computer skills (particularly MS Office), ability to work through distractions, and recent general office experience.

Send resumes with cover letter via email to Ann Schado, Church Administrator at aschado@adventlu.org no later than June 13, 2014

The 2014-2015 Plan of Ministry

is available on the Advent website (click this blue link)

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.

Worship

Pentecost

Readings for this Sunday

Acts 2:1-21

John 20:19-23

Milestone of Confirmation

The altar flowers this Sunday are given in honor of Dale & Sonia Tyson's 41st wedding anniversary.

Congratulations to our Confirmation Class of 2014! They will be celebrated at the Evening of Honor on Saturday night, June 7, where they will share their Faith Expression Projects, and will affirm their baptismal vows during the 10:30am service on Sunday, June 8. Please remember to pray for them and to thank God for their faithfulness!

Logan Basilice, son of John and Kristen Basilice

Amber Edwards, daughter of April and Marcus Edwards

Courtney Gazda, daughter of David and Jennifer Gazda

Tina Huneycutt, daughter of Mike and Anita Gallagher

Austin Johnson, son of Paul and Amanda Johnson

Craig Messina, son of Rick and Lisa Messina

Jon Moe, son of Teleah Amaker and Gary Moe

Nicholas Ruggiero, son of John and Kristin Ruggiero

Matthew Slattum, son of Erik and Elaine Slattum

As our Chancel Choir, Grace Alive! and Advent Ringers take a well deserved break from weekly Wednesday rehearsals and learning new anthems, some groups will be continuing to rehearse over the summer. If you can read music, we invite you to check us out this summer, and join us for summer singing,ringing fun, and fellowship! This is a short time commitment and offers the chance to be a part of the music program for the summer. Please talk to Annette for more information. We'd love to have you join us.

Summer Music Offerings Rehearsal Schedule:

Beginning June-August Men's Chorus will meet in the music room on the 1^st and 3^rd Sundays of each month from 9:45-10:15. Whether you read the tenor, baritone or bass part, we welcome you to sing with us! This group rehearses a mix of gospels, traditional hymns, and contemporary Christian.

Beginning June-August Dolce, the Women's Chorus, will meet in the music room on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month from 9:45-10:15. Whether you read first soprano (we need first sopranos!), second soprano, or alto, we welcome you to sing with us! This group rehearses mostly traditional pieces, but also includes a mix of contemporary Christian.

Advanced Bells will continue to meet on the 1st and 3^rd Thursdays of the month from 7:00pm-7:45pm. If you read music easily and would like a challenging, fast paced ringing environment, show up in the music room. We welcome your participation and skills!

Open to all ringers and singers, regardless of proficiency levels: Christmas in July! Whether you can read music or not, please join Chancel Choir, Grace Alive! and Advent Ringers for three special weeks of rehearsals in the music room on July 9, 16, and 23.

Advent Ringers will meet Wednesdays, 6:00-6:30pm, and the Combined Choirs will follow 7:00-8:00pm to prepare for Christmas in July anthems and preview Christmas Music for the coming Advent Season. So much fun to sing and ring with these groups. No experience required!

Sunday Server Schedule

June 8, 2014 - Worship Services at 8:30am and 10:30am

Lay Assistant

8:30am Joe Moeller

10:30am James Bakke

Readers

8:30am Jennifer Frisina

10:30am Debra Efird

(Reading - Acts 2:1-21)

Acolytes

8:30am Marti Honeycutt

10:30am Samuel Misenheimer & Trevor Basilice

Usher Captains

8:30am Gene Reid

10:30am Abby Bostian

Greeters

8:30am Joyce Veit & Jennifer Frisina

10:30 am Bill Bolen & Cathy Bolen

Counters

Betsy Brown & Dan Brown

Altar

Brenda Reid, Peggy Buckstad, Susan Casper

Bread

Jennifer Frisina

June 15, 2014

Lay Assistant

8:30am Lenore Watson

10:30am Angie Martin

Readers

8:30am Lewis Barber

10:30am Ayisha Cravotta

(Reading - Genesis 1:1-2:4a)

Acolytes

8:30 Mia McLain, Tina Huneycutt

10:30 Payton Penninger, Craig Messina

Usher Captains

8:30 Mark Lage

10:30 Jon Eklund

Greeters

8:30 Tim Caldwell, April Edwards

10:30 Kathy & Catherine Helm

Counters

Gene Reid & Carol Hance

Altar Guild

April Edwards, Cathy Bolen

Bread

Diane Jowers

Spiritual Development

Weird Animals! Where Jesus' Love is One-of-a Kind!

VBS registration is now open! Please visit https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/AdventWeirdAnimals/gpgs/Home.aspx! VBS is for children 3 years old to rising 6^th grade.

Middle and high school youth as well as adults can also use this link to register to volunteer as a VBS leader. We need many leaders to make the VBS successful. Please consider giving your time and talent to this fun and important week, Aug 4-8.

Nurture, Support & Fellowship

Do you have old costume jewelry taking up space? The Advocacy Board is collecting used costume jewelry for the Community Craft Collective, a co-op sponsored by Luther Place Church in Washington DC. The jewelry is repurposed by members of the co-op as new pieces of jewelry and sold to support members of the group. Our DC mission team had opportunity to meet some of the members of the co-op and hear their stories of the healing and therapeutic value of their work together. Our youth mission team will deliver the jewelry to Luther Place during their summer trip on June 22. Please leave all donations in the bin in the Gathering Space.

Congratulations to the Class of 2014!

On Sunday, June 1 we recognized the academic accomplishments of the following high school graduates:

Karli Baumann, daughter of Mark and Resa Baumann, graduates from Countryside Montessori High School and plans to attend Coastal Carolina University

Alex Christ, Son of Peter and Mary Christ, graduates from Hickory Ridge High School and plans to attend CPCC and a career in meteorology

Rebecca Cochran, daughter of Chris and Marie Cochran, graduates from Hickory Ridge High School and plans to study nursing at Queens University

Morgan Eisenhart, daughter of Greg and Lisa Eisenhart, graduates from Porter Ridge High School and plans to study nursing at UNC Charlotte

Cal Hoke, son of Mike and Mindy Hoke, graduates from JM Robinson High School and plans to attend NC State

Josh Moe, son of Gary Moe and Teleah Amaker, graduates from homeschool and has already begun classes at CPCC with plans to pursue a career in medicine

Jackson Navarra, son of Janie Box and Joe Navarra, graduates from North Mecklenburg High School and plans to attend UNC Wilmington to explore creative writing

Allison Poovey, daughter of Tony and Debbie Poovey, graduates from Northside Christian Academy and plans to attend UNC Charlotte

We also joyfully celebrated the accomplishments of members of our church community who earned college degrees and certificates over the past year:

Phillip Bostian graduated from Brody School of Medicine at ECU with a MD and is a resident in orthopedic surgery at West Virginia School of Medicine

Salem Carriker graduated from University of South Carolina with a BS in anthropology and a minor in biology

Leonard DeGrace graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a BS in business administration

Andy Goerke received two certificates from South Piedmont Community College in web design and multimedia design

Luke Hagemann graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in classics and history

Madeline Hagerman graduated from Appalachian State University with a BS in advertising and art history

Nick McLain graduated from East Carolina University with a BS in industrial distribution and logistics

Laura Nolan graduated from Appalachian State University with a MS in speech language pathology

Marc Orinson received two certificates from Rowan Cabarrus Community College in radiology and general education

Kyle Rasmussen graduated from UNCC with a BS in criminal justice and communications

Mary Faith Strickland graduated from Appalachian State University with a BA in history and a minor in psychology

Chris Yoder graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a BS in engineering

Lutheran Men in Mission meet Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30pm at Shane's Rib Shack - University.

Ruth Refsnider and Joan Moeller are looking for creative individuals to join them on various weekdays in making handmade cards for sale to benefit Advent's Music Ministry. Contact Ruth or Joan to volunteer.

Holy Yoga schedule: Wednesdays through Sept we will meet at 7 PM (except 7/9 & 8/6). Join us at any time, even one-time visits are welcome. Dress comfortably and bring a mat, if you have one, and a $5-10 donation per session. See Diane Wassum or Barb Blish for more info.

Advent's fiscal year ends June 30. If you have receipts and need to be reimbursed by Advent, please submit an authorized check request no later than 5pm June 24. Last check run of the year will be June 25.

The Women of the ELCA NinthTriennial Gathering is at the Charlotte Convention Center July 24-27. The theme is "Of Many Generations", taken from Isaiah 58:12. The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, will be one of the speakers. This is a unique opportunity to gather, learn, and worship with Lutheran women of all ages. Go to www.welcatg.org for more info and to register.

Outreach

If you wish to financially aid those devastated by disasters or wars, Lutheran Disaster Relief will 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.

William D. Wubben Distribution Board is now accepting applications for Educational Awards for the upcoming year. Completed applications along with essays, grades and proof of enrollment are due in the church office by June 16, 2014 at 12:00 noon.

Advent will be sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive, Sunday, June 22, 2014 9:00AM until 1:30PM. You can put the power of faith into action and help to save a life with your blood donation. Please call to schedule at 704-231-5575 or cathybrown411@gmail.com. Drop ins are welcome.

KAIROS NEWS

DROP OFF COOKIES AT ADVENT BY NOON, MONDAY, JUNE 9!

First, on behalf of myself, Mark Baumann, Greg Francus, John Christ ,and Janet, as well as all past and future Kairos Teams, we would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You!!! for the Prayers, Cookies, and Financial Support for Foothills Correctional Institute, Kairos Inside #8. While the team delivers the Love, everything that you do in support is recognized by each of the participants and the team. As was shared by Pastor Ward, Pastor John, Greg and Pam during the Sunday Worship Service on the 10^th of May, Kairos truly is God's Special Time. Again... Thank You all.

This week kicks off Advent's Annual Kairos appeal. While Foothills #8 is over, the Upcoming Avery/Mitchell Correctional Institute, Spruce Pine, Kairos Inside #1 (AMCI Kairos #1) will be held June 10^th - 13^thand Foothills #9 will be October 2^nd - 5^th. There will be a Kairos Kiosk in the Gathering Space the next three Sunday's and we need your support.

FIRST: We ask for your prayers. You can sign up for a specific time slot online at this link:

http://www.3dayol.org/Vigil/GetVigil.phtml?pvid=9591&commid=2040

There will also be a signup sheet on a Clip Board at the Kiosk.

SECOND: The team is small with only 29 total members but we still need to bring the some 5000 Dozen (60,000) Cookies to the Kairos. There will be a COOKIE SIGN UP SHEET at the Kiosk also along with a Cookie Instruction Sheet. Can you bake five or ten dozen cookies?

THIRD: We need your financial support. This Kairos will not be feeding meals to the participants but this is a brand new ministry and there are significant startup costs as well as supplies for the weekend, lodging and meals for the team. Typically Kairos Teams "go in the hole" on the first two or three weekends. You support can keep that from happening as well as helping with other Kairos Ministries here in North Carolina that have felt the pinch. Additionally there will be a second Kairos Weekend in October that will need support this year. Your check for $5, $10, $25 is a way for you to go to prison with us. Make checks payable to Kairos of NC and place them in the collection plate. Kairos NC is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3)charitable organization and you will be mailed a letter in January for tax purposes.

Again, thanks for your past and future support as Kairos brings Christ's message of Love, Forgiveness and Salvation to a dark place. -Chris Rasmussen

Our Adult DC mission team will report to the congregation about their ongoing advocacy work on Sunday, June 29 during both worship services. Anyone interested in learning more about the work of this newly energized advocacy group is invited to the next meeting on Sunday, July 13 at 9:30am in the Parlor. All are invited to learn more about the important advocacy work we can all do with our legislative representatives.

Summer mission trip planning is in full swing! Please sign up for the trips and pay your deposits as soon as possible to help us better plan! You can give your deposits to Toni Hagerman, Caroline Grubb, or Sharon Thrower.

Rt 67 kids (rising 7^th and 8^th graders) will go to Lutherock, July 27-August 2. Cost is $400. Deposit is $100.

Confirmands (rising 9^th graders) will go to Washington DC, June 22-27. Cost is $450-$500. Deposit is $100.

812 Youth (rising 9^th-completed 12^th graders) will go to Atlanta, July 20-26. Cost is $400-$500. Deposit is $80.

College students and adults

went to Washington DC, May 15-20. Ask them about their experience!

ELCA "God's Work, Our Hands" Sunday, Sept 7. Save the date and watch for details!

Youth at Advent

Important Summer Dates

June 22-27 Washington DC Trip for Confirmands

July 20-25 812 Mission Trip to Atlanta

July 27-Aug 2 Rt 67 Trip to Lutherock

August 4-8 Vacation Bible School

Joys, Cares & Celebrations

Illness or Other Needs

Henry Arzadon
Lemont Bell
Bob Bishop *
Arlene Bostian
Kathy Rudisill Bowen *
Hanni Braun
Estelle Canipe
Bob Daniels
Dolly Daniels
Carol DiRe
April Edwards
George Folkerth
Bill Gazda
Trevor Gazda *
Chic George *
Barbara Gillet *
George Gosa
Billy Johnson
Michael Kelly
Karen Kuklentz
Brittany Lane
Maureen Latimer*
Lib McKenny *
Florence Miller
Matt Miller
Ed Pasley
Russ Pisle *
Mabel Porter
Shannon Roberson
John Roberts
Glenn Rudisill
Judy Short
Reggie Short *
Coy Shue
Doug Shuff
Pat Smith
Garrett Stallings
Peter Swanson *
Mike Swiger
Mildred Tyburcyk *
Danny
Edna Wagshal
Lewis Williams
Matthew Williams
Renat� Wilson *
Carol Wisner *

(An asterisk * after a name means an update is needed)

Always keep ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and NC Lutheran Synod Bishop Leonard Bolick in your prayers.

Please contact Pastor Ward at wardm@adventlu.org

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.
Please let us know when prayers may no longer be needed. Names will be removed after two months unless updates are received.