We hope to see you Sunday!
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4th Sunday after Epiphany
In Deuteronomy God promises to raise up a prophet like Moses, who will speak for God; in Psalm 111 God shows the people the power of God’s works. For the church these are ways of pointing to the unique authority people sensed in Jesus’ actions and words. We encounter that authority in God’s word, around which we gather, the word that trumps any lesser spirit that would claim power over us, freeing us to follow Jesus.
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Readings
(click on reading to see passage)
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Deuteronomy 18:15-20
The prophet speaks with God’s authority
Psalm 111
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. (Ps. 111:10)
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1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Limits to liberty:
the case of food offered to idols
Mark 1:21-28
The healing of one with an unclean spirit
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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, the gap separating the Pugnacious Preacher and the Lightning Lutherans has widened to 411 points.
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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 4's tip: Be a guide, not a general.
A general is someone who has the authority to command others what to do and point the direction they are to go.
Do you like to be commanded,
ordered by someone else to do something? Not many do. Usually we like to be the masters of our own destinies. And there certainly are times and places where you orders are expected, like at a restaurant. But when it comes to how we are to treat others, Christians are better off seeing ourselves as guides instead.
Think of a trail guide who travels with you and beside you. He or she doesn’t stay back at camp and just point the direction or give you a map—he or she goes with you! That is what we need to do with our kids in the journey of discipleship.
We aren’t supposed to be the experts with all the answers boldly pointing the way someone should go; we are to travel with them as guides—guides who have more knowledge, wisdom, and experience of our journey but who are still learning ourselves. Positioning yourself as a guide means you don’t need to have all the answers and that is important because none of us do. But it does give you the freedom to tell others that you don’t know something and you want to seek the answer together.
And that, my friends, is relationship. Try it this week. See what happens.
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Did You Know?
The PRELUDE is specially planned to go along with the readings and music of our Sunday morning worship. It is a time for reflection and contemplation as we prepare ourselves for worship. Please use this time to prayerfully ready yourselves
to receive the Good News of Our Lord and Savior.
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What a joy and delight to have
Jenny Frantz, Director of Congregation Relations for
LOMO
and
Camp Luther, preach and teach on our Camp Song Sunday last week!
Jenny also came back on Wednesday and spent time with our
y², 1-5th grade, youth group.
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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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It was once said,
"If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
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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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, Team Leaders and Ushers are encouraged to attend.
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Volunteers Needed to Count
Advent Counting Team needs a couple of new members to help count the
offering.
1. Be available to count 2 times (about 1 hour each time) every 13
Weeks.
2. Must be a current member of Advent.
Anyone interested in joining the counting Team please contact:
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Mardi Gras Pancake Supper and Talent Show
February 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Please mark your calendars now for this fun and exciting event and start to invite your friends and neighbors, Advent’s youth cook all of the pancakes and sausage, provide toppings for the pancakes, and the drinks. There is no cost for this event however, there will be an opportunity for attendees to assist in fundraising. After dinner we will continue the night’s festivities with a Talent Show of Advent’s members. If you would like to be a part of the Talent Show please fill out the bulletin inserts on February 4th or 11th. Proceeds from this dinner will help support the ELCA Youth Gathering attendees.
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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!
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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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The Go Getter's will meet Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 6:00 PM at MODA Restaurant, in the Marriott and Residence Inn, 3100 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, 43202. Make a reservation by signing up at display in Narthex by Sunday noon, Feb. 4. Late reservations or for questions, contact: Norma Pitts, 614-457-8965 or email at npitts@columbus.rr.com.
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My sincere thanks to all who extended best wishes, cards, food, visits and prayers to me while I was hospitalized and in rehab. Special thanks to Pastor Aaron for his visits and prayers.
Beckie Evans-Zaebst
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Doris Brown Memorial Service
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There will be a memorial service for Doris Brown who passed away on January 17, 2018 on February 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Advent. A light luncheon will follow the service.
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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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