In-Person & Virtual Worship 9:45am | | Communion at Advent Lutheran | | |
All are Welcome at the Lord’s Table for communion. Eucharist is by intinction. We serve GLUTEN FREE bread, red wine and white grape juice.
*If you need communion at your seat, please tell the usher.
| | is available through the church office at 615-893-9705. After hours, please call or text Pastor Dawn at 615-200-0938. | | Pastor Dawn's November Newsletter | | We are a Reconciling in Christ Church | | |
Stories of Impact
These stories are about more than becoming an RIC Partner. They are about lives changed, relationships deepened, congregations transformed, and communities strengthened through faithful commitments to welcome, inclusion, celebration, advocacy, racial equity, and anti-racism. We invite you to return each month for a new story of faith in action.
| | Stewardship "Blessed to be a Blessing" | | |
As we look ahead to our 2027 budget, we invite you to prayerfully consider how you can support Advent through tithing and pledging. Everything we have is a blessing from God, and our generosity helps us share God’s love, support our ministries, and serve our community. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Together, we can continue to be blessed to be a blessing!
You can use the online pledge card below or there are paper pledge cards located in the Narthex. Pledge cards are due on Sunday, November 15th
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Advent Devotional
Contributors Needed
| | Last year the congregation, council & staff wrote an Advent Devotional. We would like to continue with that tradition. If you would like to write a short devotion for a day during Advent, please contact the CHURCH OFFICE. Deb will send you a date and 3 verses to choose from. The devotion does not need to be long, it can be a short paragraph, just what that verse means to you. Thanks to all who wrote ones for last year! All devotions are due by November 19th. | | We are collecting mittens, gloves, and hats for the students at Hobgood Elementary. Please bring your donated items to the Narthex. Pastor Dawn will deliver on Wed. Dec. 2 | | This Sunday after service is Ekklesia Sunday. It is a time for the congregation to have open discussion with Pastor Dawn. Please plan to attend. It is time to listen and ask any questions or concerns that may be on your mind. | |
Sunday, November 29 after Worship
We are in need of people to help put up the Christmas tree in the Sanctuary in preparation for the Family Christmas the following Sunday. Please consider staying to help, many hands make light work!
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We are blessed at Advent to have a very dedicated and skilled staff. The Council invites you to share in showing our appreciation by contributing to their Christmas gifts.
You may contribute the following ways and designate "Staff Gifts":
- Send a check, payable to Advent Lutheran Church,
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Give via our online giving through Breeze
- Or place your designated gift in the offering plate.
Please make your donation by December 20. If you have questions, please contact Pati Ferrie or Tim Wegmeyer.
Thank you for your generosity.
Tim Wegmeyer, Leigh Ann Maxwell, Pati Ferrie, & Catherine Burnette
(Council Officers)
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Here are a few upcoming dates to put on your calendar!
- December 6th Second Sunday of Advent - Advent Family Christmas where we trim the tree and have a Christmas Potluck Meal
- December 6th Youth Cookie Sale
- December 24th Christmas Eve - Thursday 5pm, Carols, Candlelight & Communion Family Service
- Lessons & Carols December 27 - 9:45am
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"Verses"
Verses is resuming. This is a gathering for all. Bring your Bible to share your favorite verse or a verse that is speaking to you now. Kristi Rainwater is hosting on November 21st, at 10 am. Address 707 Hazelwood Drive, Smyrna.
Please bring a Brunch food item to share.
| | If you or someone you know needs a ride to church events or worship (ONLY), in partnership with the Southeastern Synod, Advent LC provides FREE transportation via Lyft. Contact is made via text message on your cell phone or a call on your landline. Please contact the church office. | | Please let your time and talent be known below. Thank you for your interest! | | At Advent Lutheran Church, we are honored to pray with and for you. If you would like to place a prayer request, you may submit it through the church office, by clicking the button below, or by filling out a prayer request on the announcement sheet at worship. Prayer requests will remain active on our prayer list for four weeks, unless otherwise requested. If you would like your request to continue beyond that time, simply let us know—we are always grateful to walk alongside you in prayer. | |
Our Kroger Cares Donation
For those unfamiliar with Kroger Cares, you can sign up to have a percentage of your purchases at Kroger go to a charity. Use the link at the bottom to sign up and designate Advent LC as your charity of choice!
This quarter we received $109.38 from Kroger Cares!
| | For the month of September Advent will receive $127.97! | | |
The Blessing Box has been frequently running empty, and your support can make a meaningful difference. If you’re able to donate, we especially welcome pop-top cans, single-serve snacks, bottled water or juice, complete meals, or pre-packed lunch bags—items that are easy to access and use for those in need.
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