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Sunday of Easter
This Sunday’s image of the life the risen Christ shares with us is the image of friendship. We are called to serve others as Jesus came to serve; but for John’s gospel, the image of servanthood is too hierarchical, too distant, to capture the essence of life with Christ. Friendship captures the love, the joy, the deep mutuality of the relationship into which Christ invites us. The Greeks believed that true friends are willing to die for each other. This is the mutual love of Christian community commanded by Christ and enabled by the Spirit.
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Readings for this Sunday
(click on the passage to read)
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This Sunday is First Sunday Fellowship and we are also receiving 25 new members!
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Due to an unavoidable conflict Dr. Peterson will not be able to join us for this Sunday's Adult Sunday School class. Pastor Aaron is working with her to reschedule.
All are welcome to join the class as we continue our subject
Worship: then, now, and why.
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Living Lutheran: The Avengers and a demand for grace (Even superheroes need support)
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The latest
Avengers movie has took in over
$630 million in its first weekend!
It now owns these records:
- Biggest Domestic Opening of All Time
- Biggest Worldwide Opening of All Time
- Biggest Superhero Opening of All Time
- Biggest Saturday of All Time in North America
- Biggest Sunday of All Time in North America
- Highest debut ever in South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and India.
This movie obviously speaks to the masses.
So how can we talk about the movie AND Jesus?
Click here for more!
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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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Swoop In Service Day
Would you like to have this scene at your house with Advent's youth doing some of the work?
Swoop In/ Service Day: May 5th –
Advent’s youth are available to help out with your home's spring cleaning on May 5th. Some of the jobs we have done in the past include: mulching, pulling weeds, picking up sweet gum tree balls, cleaning a garage, cleaning out a basement, helping to pack for a move, painting a fence, removing a tree, and cleaning out an attic. There is a suggested donation of $10/hr.
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GO-GETTER'S OUTING
This month the Go-Getter's will be going to Granddad's Pizza & Pub located at 4093 Truman Blvd. Hilliard, OH, on May 9 at 6:00 p.m. Sign up in the Narthex. If you have any questions, contact
Elaine Cooper. Go-Getter's are singles, retirees, and empty nesters. All are welcome to join us!
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The Need is the Call
by Pastor Aaron Layne
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The need is the call. If you want to know what God is calling you to do in the world, meeting the need you see...may provide the direction you seek.
Currently we here at Advent ELC do not need a new organist, but we are in need and facing a transition.
- Treasurer (Sylvia Wallace),
- Financial Secretary (Jeni Lahman)
- Quilting Group Leader (Jeni Lahman)
- Women's Bible Study Leader (Jeni Lahman)
- Property Guru (Ed Cooper)
- Parish Life Chairperson (Beth Pittman)
- Men's Bible Study (Carl Lahman)
- Fifth Sunday Worship Team Leader (Carl Lahman)
- Tag Sale Leader (Carl Lahman)
- Bed Brigade Leader (Carl Lahman)
All of these positions are open because the people currently filling them are stepping down from their respective positions, due to different personal reasons and seasons in their lives.
They have done an amazing job and I hope we all will stand up, applaud, and give thanks to God for their faithfulness and stewardship of putting forward their time and talents to use for the work of ministry!
With these positions open we are looking for people gifted in these areas. Maybe you're not looking to add one more thing to your life, but God has other plans. Maybe you are looking for a way and a sign pointing you to how you can serve God and the church...and this is it.
We have needs and it is our hope and prayer that, if you have gifts that could benefit this congregation’s ministry, YOU will accept this need as God’s call.
Please pray
about this matter and contact
Pastor Aaron
, Holly Cronau (Council President), or any member of the Church Council and we will be happy to provide you with more information. Asking about these positions in no way obligates you.
We ask that you would join us in prayer that these needs would be met, and those prompted by the Holy Spirit would respond to serve.
Blessings, Pastor Aaron Layne
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Happenings in the Larger Church
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About
- Weekly Salary
- Food & Lodging Included
- Lead small groups of campers and/or family programming
- Lead Activities such as: Challenge Course, Swimming, Archery, Bible Studies, Campfires...
- 24 hours off each week and at least 1 hour off a day.
- 3 camp facilities in Ohio
- Stay in cabins with children or families a majority of the day with breaks and time-off
Qualifications
- 18 Years Old (Prefer one year out of high school)
- Staff Training (End May - Early June)
- Summer Season is 8 Weeks (June - Early August)
How to Apply
- Go to lomocamps.org
- Select “employment”
- Create an account by selecting summer staff application.
- When it is submitted, staff will review after 3 electronic reference forms have been received.
- Interview will be scheduled after everything is completed.
Questions?
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SUMMER MINISTRY GUIDE
- May 5 Swoop In Service Day
- May 6 1st Sunday Fellowship Between Services WITH New Member’s Received Both Services
- May 10 Last Angel Choir 6:30 p.m.
- May 16 BEARS Last Day of Class
- May 17 BEARS Picnic 10:00 a.m.
- May 20 Pentecost Sunday– wear red
- May 23 Y2 Prayer Buddy Banquet 6:00 p.m.
- May 28 Office Closed Memorial Day
- June 1 and 2 Southern Ohio Synod Assembly
- June 3 Music Appreciation Sunday
- 1st Sunday Fellowship Between Services
- June 6 Youth – Cedar Point Trip 7:30 a.m.
- June 10 – 15 Confirmation Camp / Pathfinders
- June 10 Congregational Meeting 9:45 a.m.
- June 15 and 16 Tag Sale 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- June 24 – July 3 ELCA Youth Gathering
- July 1 - 1st Sunday Fellowship Between Services
- July 4 Office Closed 4th of July
- July 23 - 27 Vacation Bible School 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
- July 29 Old Time Gospel Service – ONE SERVICE 10:30 a.m. with an ALL Church Picnic/ Ice Cream Social – Advent 12:00 p.m.
- July 30 – Aug 9 Carpet Installation
- August 5 1st Sunday Fellowship Between Services
- August 12 Blessing of the Backpacks Both Services
- August 26 Youth/Parent Meeting 5:30 p.m.
- August 30 Adult Choir Kickoff 7:00 p.m.
- September 2 - 1st Sunday Fellowship Between Services
- September 3 Office Closed Labor Day
- September 8 “God’s Work, Our Hands” Community Service Project 10:00 a.m.
- September 9 RALLY DAY – Beginning of Sunday School Year 9:45 a.m.
Youth Summer Ministry Schedule
- DreamTeam (our VBS song and dance troupe for 1st-6th graders) will be rehearsing throughout May, June, and July in preparation for the week of Vacation Bible School.
- Wednesday June 6th – Cedar Point Trip
- Sunday June 10- Friday June 15th – Advent Goes to Camp! - Confirmation and Pathfinders Camp – Lutheran Memorial Camp
- Saturday June 23rd – Gathering Cookout – Time and location TBA
- Sunday June 24 – Wednesday June 27th – MYLE (Multicultural Youth Leadership Event) – Houston, TX
- Tuesday June 26th – Tuesday July 3rd – With travel days – The ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, TX
- Monday July 23rd – July 27th – Vacation Bible School! 9:00-11:30am; Ages – 3 (potty trained) – 6th Grade
- Sunday July 29th – Gospel Service with VBS participation
- Sunday August 26th – Parent/ Youth Meeting for Confirmation and Sr. High
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July 23-27, 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Get ready for an action-packed VBS adventure!
Rolling River Rampage invites children on a white-water rafting adventure to experience the ride of a lifetime with God! Along the river, children discover that life with God is an adventure full of wonder and surprise, and that they can trust God to be with them through anything. Relevant music, exciting science, creative crafts, fun recreation, and memorable Bible stories will help kids know that God is always with them as they ride the rapids of amazing grace!
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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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