We hope to see you for our Faith & Flannel Sunday!
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3rd Sunday after Epiphany
Stories of the call to discipleship continue as the Time after Epiphany plays out the implications of our baptismal calling to show Christ to the world. Jesus begins proclaiming the good news and calling people to repentance right after John the Baptist is arrested for preaching in a similar way. Knowing that John was later executed, we see at the very outset the cost of discipleship. Still, the two sets of fisherman brothers leave everything they have known and worked for all their lives to follow Jesus and fish for people.
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Readings
(click on reading to see passage)
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Donations of food items and monies will be accepted from now until Souper Bowl Sunday, February 4. Support your team (your section of pews) and show God's love in Christ to others! Donations will go to Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio food pantries.
On February 4 during the 9:45am Sunday School hour you are invited to come and play a trivia game with Pastor Aaron to get in those last minute points while having a good time! (FYI, everything that is mentioned in sermons and Adult Sunday School from the month of January are fair game)
As of last Sunday, only 27 points separate the Pugnacious Preacher and the Lightning Lutherans. Who is in the lead? Come Sunday to find out!
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Discipleship Challenge of the Week
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Putting our faith into action and growing deeper in our relationship with God is something that every follower of Christ should crave. Each week in this E-Herald, we will include a tip or challenge to help you in your spiritual maturity.
Week 3's tip:
Think about someone who is usually in church, but you haven't seen them for a while. Reach out to them and see how they are doing. Invite them back to worship and/or invite them to join you for a ministry that you enjoy!
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Matt Pittman, Holly & Jeff Cronau along with seven of our youth braved the weather on Saturday morning to drive up to Lake Chautauqua, New York for a ski trip. God was with them all keeping them safe skiing on Saturday and Sunday at Holiday Valley. Grace Wilson led devotionals for the other youth on growing their relationship with Christ. The youth had lots of fun getting closer with each other as well as God.
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Ash Wednesday on February 14
Drive Up Ashes from 11am-1pm.
Worship at 7:00pm
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This year Valentine’s Day, is also Ash Wednesday.
Two things that seem so...opposite.
But we know that God is found in the opposite.
God gives pardon through confession.
Empowerment through surrender.
In emptiness, God fills.
In devastation, hope.
God walks with the lonely.
And when the world turns in on itself, God turns us back to what's important: God and our neighbors. Even from the grave, God brings forth life.
Yes it may seem like an odd pairing, but maybe Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day really do belong together. For when we receive a cross on our forehead, we are reminded of God's love.
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RESCHEDULED
The Altar Guild Meeting has been rescheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 10. All Altar Guild members should try to attend. At 11:00 a.m. Officer E.J. Windham from the Upper Arlington Police Department will be here to lead us through a Security / Active Shooter training. Altar Guild and Ushers are encouraged to attend.
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y² to meet again this Wednesday
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Parents of elementary aged children, our Young Youth (y²) youth group will be meeting again this month on January 24, from 6:30-8:00pm.
This meeting will be full of faith and fun with Jenny from LOMO Camps leading the evening!
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Treat yourself to a day filled with maple syrup, all you can eat pancakes, maple infused sausage as well as live music performed by a local band. You can purchase donuts that are cooked over an open fire, sassafras tea and Real Maple Syrup. Purchase maple syrup or take a nature hike. Visit the sugar shack. You can also choose to relax and enjoy a conversation around the fire and connect with new and old friends. This annual tradition is a fun and welcoming family and community festival themed in maple syrup. Funds are raised at the festival for summer camperships and awareness of what camp has to offer.
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Specific Activities: Pancake/Sausage Meal, Sugar Shack, Maple Syrup for Sale, Maple Kitchen, Wagon Rides, Maple Syrup Process, & Music
For All Ages: Adults, Families, Friends, Congregations & Youth Groups; Adults are required to attend with youth.
Time: 11:00am-4:00pm
Fee: Admission is Free; Meal Charge: Age 10 - Adults $8.00; Children 3-9 $5.00; Age 2 and Under are Free
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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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During the month of January the Adult Sunday School class, which meets in the Fellowship Hall on Sundays from 9:45-10:45am, will be doing a weekly variety study entitled, The Wired Word.
Each Thursday Pastor Layne emails the class a Bible Study that is based on current events from the past week. Full of passages from the Bible and questions for discussions, we study together about how to apply our faith in real ways to current topics ripped from the headlines.
To join our weekly email Bible Study, contact
Pastor Aaron Layne. We hope that you will enjoy these studies and join us for class throughout January!
(password is "wiredword")
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Confirmation Winter Retreat
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The annual Winter Retreat for our Confirmation class is coming up on February 16-18, 2018 at LMC (Lutheran Memorial Camp).
Remember, students must go on this retreat 2 out of the 3 years of their Confirmation journey. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Aaron.
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Please note:
Pastor Layne and Matt Pittman will be out of the office
January 26-29 for ELCA Youth Gathering training.
If you are in need of assistance, please contact the church office.
Please pray for Pastor and Matt as they journey to Houston, Texas.
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- February 4 - Souper Bowl of Caring
- February 11 - Pancake Supper & Talent Show
- February 14 - Ash Wednesday - Drive Up Ashes from 11a-1p; Worship 7p
- Feb. 21 - March 21
- Weekly Wednesday Soup Supper & Service, 6:30p & 7:15p
- March 11 - Time & Change
- Holy Week services
- Palm Sunday, Mar. 25
- Maundy Thursday, Mar. 29, 7p
- Good Friday, Mar. 30, 7p
- March 31 - Easter Egg Hunt, 11:00 a
- April 1 - Easter! 8:30 & 11a w/breakfast at 9:45a
- June 15 & 16 - Tag Sale - 9:00a
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Please Support Advent's Next Tag Sale
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Dear family and friends of Advent,
Now that Christmas is over, many of us will make New Year’s resolutions. Too often these promises and commitments are hard to keep. But one resolution may be easy to keep, de-clutter the accumulated stuff. Life can be more organized with the unnecessary extras gone. One way to do this is to donate your items to the Advent Tag Sale. You will not only feel more organized but you will also be giving back to the community
Even though our next Tag Sale is scheduled for June 15-16, we are already collecting items. We have a large storage unit with plenty of room. If you would like to donate items now, or have questions about what we accept and don’t accept, please contact Carl Lahman at (614) 329-8639 or carllahman@gmail.com. We can also provide pickup.
Thank you so much for your support!
Sincerely,
Carl Lahman, Tag Sale Leader
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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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