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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.
Remember to set your clocks!
YOUTH SUNDAY, MARCH 17TH -- ONE SERVICE ONLY AT 10AM
Join in worship on March 17th at 10am as our youth lead us in a message about how the love of God impacts each of us. This will be a great opportunity for the entire Advent family to worship together as we fulfill the promises we make to support and uplift our young people in their journey of faith. Both Mars and Annette will be leading our youth and the congregation in music to compliment the messages of the day. Mark your calendars and come experience God's word through the voices of Advent's young people.
At the conclusion of the worship service, we will move to a brief congregational meeting. We have two items to address: 1) nominations to fill 4 vacancies on the Nominating Committee for the 2019-21 term, and 2) discussion and voting on a proposal from the Stewardship Board for the Wubben Endowment Fund to match donations to the Jubilee Capital Appeal 1:1 over the 2 year term of the appeal. The details of the Jubilee Capital Appeal were initially shared at the services on February 24th and also in an informational flyer available for all interested members in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach
out to Don Hagerman at church or at 704-252-0446.
Ash Wednesday and Lenten Services
Each of the 6 Wednesday nights during Lent, beginning with March 13, different groups will host a meal before the Worship Service. Meals will be 5:30-6:15pm. Worship will be 6:30-7pm. Bible Study and Choirs will meet after the worship service.
Lutheran Men will sponsor the first Wednesday Night Meal on March 13th. The meal will be a potato bar served from 5:30-6:15pm. Please sign the pew pads on Sunday,
March 10th, indicating how many in your family will be attending.
All free-will offerings for the meals will go the area designated by the meal sponsors.
Need your directory information!!
It has been a long time since we've undertaken an effort to update all the personal info the church has for our members. Phone numbers and emails especially have changed. Please look for the paper in your mailbox requesting information about your family and complete and return it as soon as possible. You may place completed copies in the basket on the big table in the Gathering Space, or fold it and put it in the offering plate, or leave it in the office. Once we have the updates, a printed copy of the Directory will be placed in each mailbox. Thank you!
Jubilee Capital Appeal
As part of our annual stewardship appeal during Lent, we are including a Capital fund appeal which focuses on much needed improvements to sustain our aging facility and improve our ability to worship and be active in outreach ministry. The Jubilee Capital Appeal goal is $160,000.
Last week at worship Tony Poovey spoke about the needed repairs and replacements. If you were not able to attend worship to hear about these facility needs, please click on this [link] to read the message that was distributed to those in attendance.
Each Sunday during the Advent for Life appeal (March 10-April 7)you will hear more about Advent's plans for ministry in 2019-20.
Stewardship for all Seasons Steering Committee
Need your directory information!!
It has been a long time since we've undertaken an effort to update all the personal info the church has for our members. Phone numbers and emails especially have changed. Please look for the paper in your mailbox requesting information about your family and complete and return it as soon as possible. You may place completed copies in the basket on the big table in the Gathering Space, or fold it and put it in the offering plate, or leave it in the office. Once we have the updates, a printed copy of the Directory will be placed in each mailbox. Thank you!
Annual Stewardship Appeal
Advent for Life
is the theme for our annual stewardship appeal during Lent. The campaign will begin on March 10. Keep an eye out for a letter being mailed to your home which will give you a better idea of the plans for ministry at Advent in 2019-20.... Stewardship for all Seasons Steering Committee
Electronic 'Givers' Participate in Worship
So that all who give by an automated means can participate in worship, we are providing a special card in the pews that you can use when the offering plate is passed. Members are encouraged to take a moment to give thanks before placing the electronic giving card into the offering plate.
"Because we are designed in God's image, we are happiest and most fulfilled when serving and giving." - Dave Ramsey
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Because of the CROSS our prayers can move mountains
During the Lent season, Advent's PRAYER TEAM provides an opportunity for the Advent community to be in intentional prayer for others.
Look for the wooden "Prayer" Cross which will be in the Narthex starting Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday.
This cross is covered with purple and white crocheted Prayer Squares. The purple color represents the Lent season and the white color represents Easter.
The squares have an attached tag containing names of members of our congregation, extended family members or friends who are on our prayer list.
Please take a square, or 2, OR more, home with you and pray for those folks. You can rotate the squares throughout these 6 weeks of Lent. Prayers for many, by many!
Easter Sunday our Cross will have a special display
representing our Risen Christ and faithful prayers.
Altar Guild seeking to grow
Ever wonder what the Altar Guild does? Well, they are the behind-the-scene gals or guys that prepare the sanctuary for worship services each week. They are in need of additional volunteers. If you are interested in learning more, please attend one of their short sessions on either Sunday, March 10th at 9:45, or Sunday, March 17th at 9:30. Both sessions will be in the sanctuary.
Welcome Spiritual Development Interns:
The Spiritual Development team would like to welcome our two new interns, Allison Cummings and Luke Thrower. We are thrilled to have them at Advent. These positions are funded by a grant from the NC Synod.
This coming summer,we would like to have a reading program for the kids and youth here at Advent. Consequently, we need to build a library for them. So....if you have books around your house that perhaps your kids (or grandkids) have outgrown, think of the Advent Library! We hope to have a nice selection by June. See Carol Schierlmann for donations.
Room in the Inn
We are down to the last month of Room In The Inn. Thanks to everyone who has made it happen, we've met some wonderful neighbors. We still need someone to sleep over on 3/11. Please contact Caroline Grubb
[email protected]
or sign up on the board in the Gathering Space.
Have a musical ear and are tech savvy??
The property board is still looking for someone to be a dedicated sound technician every Sunday for both services and for special events. Professional training will be offered and a close working relationship with current volunteers would start this position.
Contact Sandy Torrence or Pastor Ward for further details.
March: Mad About Fruit
It's March Madness Month, so march right into the grocery store and load up on canned fruit for the food pantry, please! Canned fruits make a pleasant dessert or side dish, giving bland meals even more zing than watching basketball stars race across the court. If foods were bracketed like sports teams, vegetables would always lose out to peaches, pears, mandarin oranges, fruit cocktail, and plastic jars of applesauce - winners all!
Girls Scouts camp opportunities
Do you love Girl Scouts, the outdoors, working with kids, or all? If so, Girl Scouts Hornets' Nest Council is looking for summer staff starting at 16 years old. Day Camp and Overnight Camp opportunities are available with seasonal summer, volunteer and internship positions. Please contact
Dream Big, Believe Even Bigger!
Look for our new website to roll out in early March as a result of your commitments to generously support our Dream Big, Believe Even Bigger appeal last year!
Camp Agape Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Please click this link to read about upcoming events and opportunities at Camp Agape for this spring and summer. Registration is also available through the link. Click here to access:
Camp Agape Upcoming Events & Opportunities
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Readings
March 3rd, 2019
Transfiguration Sunday
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Luke 4:1-13
Serving this week March 10th:
Lay Assistant
8:30am John Lewis
11am John Basilice
Usher Captain
8:30am Peter Christ
11am Jon Eklund
Reader
8:30am Alex Christ
11am Gerry Osborne
Greeters
8:30am Mike & Anita Gallagher
11am Keith & Diane Wassum
Acolytes
8:30am Marti & Andi Honeycutt
11am Colin Heberlig & James Hebert
Altar Guild
Mary Christ & Cathy Bolen
Counters
Dee Dunlap & Pam Rhynes
Bread
Karla Jensen
Serving March 17, 2019 YOUTH SUNDAY @ 10AM:
Lay Assistant:
Youth
Usher Captain:
Youth with Tim Taylor
Reader:
Youth
Greeters:
Youth
Acolytes:
Youth
Altar Guild:
Youth
Counters:
Don Hagerman & Andy Hagle
Bread:
Youth
Upcoming Lenten Events:
Beginning Wednesday, March 13th, and each Wednesday through April 10th, we will have the Lenten Meal from 5:30-6:15pm. Worship will follow from 6:30-7pm. Other regular events will take place at 7pm.
March 13th 5:30-6:15pm -- Baked Potato Bar by Lutheran Men -- sign up on pew pads please. Worship at 6:30pm.
March 20th 5:30-6:15pm Meal. Worship at 6:30pm.
March 27th 5:30-6:15pm Meal. Worship at 6:30pm.
April 3rd 5:30-6:15pm Meal. Worship at 6:30pm.
April 10th 5:30-6:15pm Meal. Worship at 6:30pm.
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Advent Album
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Week 47:
Connecting with children in our community has been a function of our church off and on since 1968, when we held Vacation Bible School at nearby Killian trailer park. That same year, members started tutoring students at Newell Elementary School. Soon after, Derita Elementary was added. Jump ahead to 2016, when an active tutoring program called "Hotdogs and Homework" began with the children of Robinsdale, an income-based housing unit near Advent. Former member Carly Fitzgerald, along with Cheri Strickland, Jennie Henderson, and Michelle Hagler, were the primary leaders. That same year, Social Ministry elected to name the Robinsdale children as recipients of the Giving Tree and threw a big family party featuring Tim Caldwell as Santa Claus. This tradition has continued with great enthusiasm. In addition, Robinsdale families are welcomed at our Vacation Bible School, fall festival, barbecues, and other events. The tutoring program lapsed in the fall of 2018 but was recently revived in February 2019, with some of the tutors being UNC-Charlotte students. Interestingly, Advent's outreach to Robinsdale actually dates back at least as far as 1993, making them an enduring part of our history.
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Spiritual Development
Youth Sunday Schedule:
Youth Sunday is March 17th -- one service at 10am
Practice Times for Youth Sunday:
March 10th during Sunday School hour
March 16th 1-3pm -- dress rehearsal
March 17th -- Showtime!! Youth should be here by 9am to run one more dress rehearsal. One service at 10am!
Advent Youth Groups / Advent Girl Scout Mission Service Project for Room in the Inn on March 25th:
Our Advent Youth Groups and Advent Girl Scout troop are hosting Room in the Inn on Monday night, March 25th. Times will be 4pm until 8pm, For food, plan for 25-30 guests. We are looking for help from all youth groups and the Girl Scouts to assist with preparing, serving, and cleaning up and then to attend the RITI worship service at 7pm.
Please go to sign-up genius and sign up where you can help. Many hands mean lots of easy work. Contact Andy Goerke for Youth Groups or Connie Searing for Girl Scouts. Go to Sign-Up Genius
Looking for a good read?
2018 Advent Book Club - all welcome
*We meet at the University Panera at 6pm on dates below:
March 8 6pm - The Gentleman in Moscow: A Novel by Amor Towles
April 5 6pm - The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers
May 3 6pm - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
June 7 6pm - The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places on Earth by Eric Weiner
July 12 6pm - The Woman in the Window: A Novel by A.J. Finn
August 2 6pm- The Library by Susan Orlean or The 15:17 to Paris: The True Story of A Terrorist, A Train, and Three American Heroes
September 13 6pm - The Little Drummer Girl by John le Carre
October 11 6pm - The Perfect Nanny: A Novel by Leila Slimani
Eugene Peterson, translator of The Message, writes: "Stories are the most prominent biblical way of helping us see ourselves in 'the God story,' which always gets around to the story of God making and saving us." What better way to continue growing in your relationship with God than immersing yourself in the sacred stories of the Bible! Starting in January, we will facilitate Enter the Story, which is a hands-on, fully participatory, multisensory opportunity to experience the biblical story through 7 interconnected lessons. The class is designed for adults and high school youth. Please contact Carol Schierlmann or Pastor Ward to let us know you would like to participate.
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Activity |
Location |
| Mar 13 |
Wed |
5:30-6:30 |
Lenten Meal |
Orinson |
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6:30-7:00 |
Lenten Service |
Sanctuary |
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7:00-8:30 |
Journey to the Cross - Enter the Story |
Orinson |
| Mar 27 |
Wed |
5:30-6:30 |
Lenten Meal |
Orinson |
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6:30-7:00 |
Lenten Service |
Sanctuary |
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7:00-8:30 |
Journey to the Cross - Enter the Story |
Orinson |
| Apr 10 |
Wed |
5:30-6:30 |
Lenten Meal |
Orinson |
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6:30-7:00 |
Lenten Service |
Sanctuary |
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7:00-8:30 |
Restoration - Enter the Story |
Orinson |
Adult Sunday School - Parlor Class
March schedule for Advent's Parlor Class (all are invited - class starts at 10 a.m.):
Mar 10 - Max Lucado, "Unshakable Hope"
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Nurture, Support & Fellowship
Communicate and Connect:
Join the closed "Advent Friends" Facebook group to stay abreast of events and see photos.
If you would like to receive occasional important Advent news via text message on your phone, please text 'Advent' to 96362 or scan the QR code on the notices posted around the building.
(Please note: you must be at least 16 years of age to participate in the program. You may receive up to five (5) text messages per month for which you may be charged by your mobile phone carrier. You may opt out of this service at any time by texting 'stop' to 96362 or by emailing
[email protected]
When shopping on Amazon.com, use "SMILE"
Don't forget - when shopping on Amazon, access the site through
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/56-1182420 , and simply do all of your Amazon on-line ordering through Smile.Amazon. Amazon will donate 0.5% of what you buy to Advent - not much, but if you're shopping anyway with Amazon, why not use Smile. Every penny will be used in service to God and His people.
Benefit Adventure Preschool - re-link your Harris Teeter VIC cards - #5494
Germany - Passion Play 2020
Living Saviour Lutheran Church is planning a trip in September 2020 to the German town of Oberammergau and some Luther-related sites. The Oberammergau Passion Play is given every 10 years in response to a vow made during the plague in 1633. The Pastor of Living Saviour, Angela King Powell, is the tour host for this 12 day tour from September 1 thru 12, 2020. The cost is $3899 per person for the land portion of the tour. Airfare is to bedetermined, as it cannot be booked this far in advance. A deposit of $350 is required with your reservation, which should be made soon, to guarantee a place in this tour. Other payments will be required later in 2019 and in 2020. For details of the itinerary, see documents on the Gathering Space table or Barb Blish at 1-703-431-0585 or
[email protected]. Barb has picture books of a past visit to Oberammergau.
Giving envelopes in the pews
Advent appreciates all gifts, but we also want to give credit where credit is due! If you give cash using the blank envelopes in the pews, please put your name on the envelope so we can properly record your donation. If you want part or all of your gift to go to any special fund other than the General Fund, please note that on the envelope also.
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Outreach
If you wish to financially aid those devastated by hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, or other natural disasters, Lutheran Disaster Response will directly reach the victims. To donate, go to
www.elca.org/disaster
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or if you prefer, make your donation payable to Advent with disaster relief in the memo line, and we will send your contribution in with any others received.
You can donate to provide aid in the area of greatest need or to a need you specify.
50 Hours of Service
Social Ministry has a vision: brightly colored hands throughout the Gathering Space reflecting the 50 Hours of service from each member during our Jubilee year.
What do you do?
* Give God, your church, your fellow humans an hour of service.
* Select a colorful hand from tables in the gathering space,
* Record each hour of service on a finger - When you have five hours (one on each finger), tape the hand in the Gathering Space. Write your name on the hand or remain anonymous
* Continue recording each hour of service until you have posted 10 hands (five per hand for 50 hours).
* There are NO service police! If it is service to you, it's service to God.
Watch our hand collection grow!
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Youth at Advent
Summer Reading
This coming summer,we would like to have a reading program for the kids and youth here at Advent. Consequently, we need to build a library for them. So....if you have books around your house that perhaps your kids (or grandkids) have outgrown, think of the Advent Library! We hope to have a nice selection by June. See Carol Schierlmann for donations.
Music with Mars
Youth and Children of all ages are invited to spend a musical hour each Friday evening with Mars and Pastor Ward! This will take place every Friday at 6:30 in the Sanctuary. All that is required is a willing heart (no musical skills necessary)! Please email them at
[email protected] and
[email protected] if you would like to attend.
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
Youth Sunday -- March 17th -- one service at 10am
BYG Camp is getting close!
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If you are planning on going, make sure you pay your deposit to either Brooke or Laura. More details on the trip will be emailed closer to the March 29-31 weekend. Camp is at Camp Agape and is for 3rd-5th grade. Cost to hold spot is $65 deposit.
Asheville Mission Trip for Pre-Confirmation -- April 5-7
Summer Mission Trip to Wilmington NC -- June 23-29
MILESTONE AND YOUTH GROUPS AT ADVENT
KIDS 4 CHRIST
The Kids 4 Christ youth group is for children Kindergarten through 2nd grade. This group celebrates several milestones, including First Communion and Blessing of the Backpacks. We meet once a month to learn and enjoy the fellowship of others in our group.
Next meeting on April 7th.
MUSTARD SEEDS
The Mustard Seeds youth group is for children 3rd grade through 5th grade and also meets once a month. We celebrate our 3rd grade Bibles milestone. In addition to monthly meetings, there are other opportunities throughout the year including BYG camp and Youth Quake.
Next meeting on April 7th.
MIDDLE SCHOOL/Route 67
The Middle School youth group is for youth 6th grade through 7th grade and prepares students for entering confirmation. We celebrate our Mission and Service Milestone. This group includes fellowship, study, mission and BYG-er camp.
CONFIRMATION
This group meets throughout the year for two consecutive years as they learn about what it means to be a Christian and a Lutheran. They explore the Bible, Christian history and faith development.
HIGH SCHOOL
This group ranges from fellowship to mission trips. We have a dynamic schedule to accommodate busy high school students grades 9
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Prayers Requested
Before adding someone to our prayers, please be sure you have the person's permission. Please let us know when prayers may no longer be needed. Names will be removed from the list after two months unless updates are received. An asterisk (*) after a name means an update is needed.
Illness or Other Needs
Steven Ashton, son-in-law of Esther Adbel-Hameed
Lemont Bell, Gene Reid's friend
Ron Benton, friend of Sarah Sue Hardinger
Abby Bostian, member
Arlene Bostian, Phil Bostian's mother
Claudia Brizzaoara
Michelle Butts, daughter of Harriett Easley
Ida & James Chisolm, members
Bettye Connelly, wife of Chris Connelly
Carole Daley, cousin of Carol Osborne
Carol DiRe, member
Kailyn Douglas, friend of Lisa Robinson
Eileen Folkerth, Susan Goerke's mother
Dot Furr, member
Sarah Gainey, friend of Lisa Robinson
Jennifer Gazda, member
Consvella Harge, friend of Marie Cochran
Dwight Hartsell, member *
Pastor Bernie Hess, former Pastor of Advent Lutheran Church
Phuong Huynh, niece of Ann Schado
Brody James, friend of Andy & Lisa Robinson
Dean Jarrett, Carol Schierlmann's uncle *
Jeannie Jones, Advent preschool teacher
John Keller
Jasmin Kivett, friend of Harriett Easley
Dick Kuklentz, member
MaryLou Kuklentz, member
Jacqueline Landrum, friend of Janet Rasmussen
Linda Layton, mother of Scott Thrower
Teresa Ledford, member *
Richard & Phyllis Lester, Sharon Thrower's parents
Ray Matthews, Jesse Priser's father
Justin Mertz, Diane Jowers' nephew
Mertz Family, Diane Jowers' family
Rick Messina, member
Joe Moeller, member *
Jason, Renee & Maxwell Moore, friend of Elizabeth Clark
Catherine Mosier, mother of Ben Boydstun
Dee Niehaus
John & Alice Olenchuk, friend of Lisa Robinson
Carolyn Osborne, member
Jesse Priser, member
Denny Refsnider, member
Andy & Lisa Robinson
Richard Schulz, Dan & Jan Otolski's brother-in-law
Lori Shownes, friend of Susan Hartsell
Pam Simyon, Mary Lou Kuklentz' daughter-in-law
Rob Simyon, grandson of Dick & MaryLou Kuklentz
Rev. Brian Spahr, Pastor friend of Andy & Michelle Hagle *
Ted Thiemann, Andy Thiemann's brother *
Doug Tilden
Harold Twitty, member
Joshua Waits, friend of Andy & Lisa Robinson
Martin Waits, friend of Andy & Lisa Robinson
Todd & Janine Waits, friend of Andy & Lisa Robinson
Ware Washam, friend of Sarah Sue Hardinger
Herbert Watson, Member
Helen Webb, Mary Lou Kuklentz' family member
Robin Whitley *
Beverly Williams,member
Lewis Williams, member
Renaté Wilson, Tanya DeGrace's mother
Manohar *
Births
Deaths
We remember and celebrate the lives of those who have died, especially
- Linda Layton, mother of Scott Thrower
- Ron Pittman, brother of Danny Pittman
- Margaret Radar, aunt of Michelle Hagle
Always keep ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and NC Synod Bishop Tim Smith in your prayers.
For additions or updates to this listing:
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