Today is 3-16 so let us remember John 3:16
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
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Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day.
Lucky for you we know a little bit him!
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The man that we now know as St. Patrick was kidnapped by Irish pirates from the British Isles when he was a young teenager and sold into slavery in Ireland. Although he was born into a Christian family he had never been particularly religious but in a strange country, away from his family in forced labor, he turned to God for help.
After six years he escaped, made his way 200 miles to a port and persuaded some sailors to take him back to his family. There he studied to become a priest. He had a dream that the people of Ireland were asking him to come back and bring Christ to them.
After some initial reluctance because of his lack of education, Patrick was made Bishop and sent to Ireland. There had been some mission work there before but it had met with very little success and Ireland remained largely pagan.
Patrick, knowing the land and understanding the culture had much more success in sharing the news of Christ. It is said that one of his first converts was his former master.
Patrick never forgot his experience of slavery and was one of the first (if not the first) church leaders to speak out against the practice of slavery.
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⬇️ This Sunday|This Week
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God promises Jeremiah that a “new covenant” will be made in the future: a covenant that will allow all the people to know God by heart. The church sees this promise fulfilled in Christ, who draws all people to himself when he is lifted up on the cross. Our baptismal covenant draws us to God’s heart through Christ and draws God’s light and truth into our hearts. We see God’s heart most clearly in the way Jesus shares human suffering, in an agony both the John and Hebrews readings describe.
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Readings for this Sunday
(click on reading to see passage)
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If you ordered books from our Reformation Book Sale back in October, please go to our Church Office during the week or the Fellowship Hall on Sunday to pick up your books.
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The season of Lent is a perfect time to make sure your path matches God's direction. For more information about our Midweek Lenten series as well as our Soup Suppers,
click here.
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We are Christians on a mission, even in the season of Lent. But how do we go about being God's people at home and in the world?
The
short,
daily devotions in this booklet highlight the concepts of being sent, demonstrating faith in action, and being mission-minded each day of Lent. Suggested activities are associated with preparing our hearts, souls and minds to reflect on the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ and his mission for us.
Pick up your FREE copy of this booklet the next time you are in the Narthex at church!
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Join us for a time of faith and fellowship as we dive into the Bible and apply its teachings to our lives in the
Adult Study. We meet each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall from 9:45am - 10:45am. All adults are welcome!
We are just beginning a series entitled:
Final Words From the Cross. It is a discussion-and-video based group study that explores the seven statements that Jesus spoke from the cross and the meaning of Jesus’ dying words for our lives today. This study coincides with the six weeks of the season of Lent.
- Session 5 (3/18): “I Thirst”
- Session 6 (3/25): “It Is Finished ”. . . “Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit”
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Calendar Items to be Aware of
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- Now through March 21
- Weekly Wednesday Soup Supper & Service, 6:30p & 7:15p
- Holy Week services
- Palm Sunday, Mar. 25
- Maundy Thursday, Mar. 29, 7p
- Good Friday, Mar. 30, 7p
- March 31 - Easter Egg Hunt, 11:00a
- April 1 - Easter! 8:30 & 11a w/breakfast at 9:45a
- June 15 & 16 - Tag Sale - 9:00a
- Vacation Bible School - July 23 - 27
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We have a network of people at Advent who are committed to praying to God on behalf of others in need by lifting up specific requests, concerns, and emergency situations.
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Envelope Challenge
Thank You!
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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous giving toward our youth and chaperones for the upcoming ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas this June 27-July 1.
In just about a month we were able to raise $2,714!
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Midweek Lenten Leadership by y
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Our y², 1st-5th grade, youth group provided leadership for our midweek Lenten
Soup Supper, & Service on Wednesday. From reading the lessons to leading the prayers, they did a wonderful job!
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Confirmation Students & Parents Don't Wait!
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Advent's Congregation Connect
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In this section we hope to feature stories about members of our congregation who are reaching milestones or have something special to share.
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We welcome Robert Eller as our new Seminary Student!
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MEET ROBERT.
Robert Eller is originally from Erie, PA & is a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, in the Northwest PA Synod. He graduated in 2011 from Mercyhurst College in Erie with a Bachelor’s in History and 2013 from Gannon University in Erie with a Master’s in Education.
Prior to attending Trinity Lutheran Seminary, he was a history teacher and served a year with AmeriCorps. While at St. John’s, he taught Sunday School, served on church council and was the historian and caretaker of the archives, where he spent time doing research on the history of the church.
He is married to a wonderful wife, Tanya, and together they have a beautiful daughter, Isobel. In his free time, Robert enjoys to read, play the clarinet and saxophone, explore antique shops for those hard to find pieces of history, and visit coffee shops for a cup of great coffee and people watching. And even though he is a native Pennsylvanian, Robert is a diehard Cleveland Indians and Browns fan.
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Happenings in the Southern Ohio Synod
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Bishop's Theological Convocation last Monday
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On Monday, March 12 from 9:30a-3:00p, Bishop Dillahunt of the Southern Ohio Synod of the ELCA held her annual Theological Convocation at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, right here in Upper Arlington. Theme for this year's gathering of Ministers of Word and Sacrament (Pastors) and Ministers of Word and Service (Deacons) was
Preaching the Gospel--a word the world needs to hear.
The guest speaker was The Rev. Craig Satterlee, Bishop of the North/West Michigan Synod. Bishop Satterlee is a liturgical scholar, homiletician, and teacher of worship and preaching. He served as professor of homiletics at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, dean of the ACTS Doctor of Ministry in Preaching Program and adjunct professor in the Department of Theology at The University of Notre Dame prior to his election as bishop. He holds the honorary title of adjunct professor at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
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Lutheran Men in Mission
The Lutheran Men in Mission are inviting the men at Advent to attend a bold and new way to gather. The LMM will host a six mantalk sessions from six talented speakers. Ideas to impact your soul and ministry.
The event will be held at All Saints Lutheran Church, 6770 North High Street, Worthington Ohio. The event will start at noon. There is no cost for the event, but an RSVP is expected. For more information e-mail David Drumm at dadrumm@yahoo.com
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Pastoral Emergency
Should you have an emergency and need pastoral care
contact the church office at 614-451-3639.
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