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⬇️ This Sunday|This Week ⬇️

5 th Sunday of Easter This Sunday’s image of how the risen Christ shares his life with us is the image of the vine. Christ the vine and we the branches are alive in each other, in the mystery of mutual abiding that we read of in the gospel and the first letter of John. Baptism makes us a part of Christ’s living and life-giving self and makes us alive with Christ’s life. As the vine brings food to the branches, Christ feeds us at his table. We are sent out to bear fruit for the life of the world.

Readings for this Sunday (click on reading to see passage)

Acts 8:26-40  Psalm 22:25-31

1 John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8

Ministry Fair Results Thanks to everyone who came out to the Ministry Fair this past Sunday! It was an amazing, God-filled time of conversation, education, and giving. Here are the results:

Duck - Duck - EGGS! Spring must be here! We have a momma duck nesting out on the playground. Young ones are still encouraged to play outside, just be aware and do your best not to bother the duck or her eggs. We pray for the healthy hatching in the upcoming days!

Birthday Blessings

⬇️ Ministry Matters ⬇️

Email a Prayer Request Have a Prayer Request? 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.  If you have such a request, please feel free to Email a prayer request to: prayers@adventelc.org

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: April 28th and May 5th – Advent’s youth will be available to help you out with your spring cleaning around the house on April 28th and 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.  If you would like to have the youth come out and give you a hand, please click this link: Swoop In Service Days Work Signup

Advent Connects

The Need is the Call by Pastor Aaron Layne 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. Imagine this scene with me.  A church about our size was in a little bit of a pickle. The minister was in his office, preoccupied with thoughts of how, after the service, he was going to ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. And on top of it all, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and they had to scramble to find a substitute to play at the last minute. The substitute was found and came to the Pastor, wanting to know what to play. "Here's a copy of the service," he said impatiently. "But you'll have to think of something to play after I make the announcement about the finances." During the service the minister paused and said, "Brothers and Sisters, we are in great difficulty; the roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected, and we need $4,000 more. Any of you who can pledge $100 or more, please stand up." At that moment, the substitute organist played the National Anthem. And that is how the substitute became the regular organist! 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

Summer Staff Needed 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?  Contact info@lomocamps.org or visit us online www.lomocamps.org

Synod Assembly to take place in Lewis Center, Ohio WANT TO BE A PART of the LARGER CHURCH at WORK in the WORLD? We are looking for One Male Delegate to Represent Advent along with Pastor Layne and Susan Phillips The Southern Ohio Synod Assembly happens once every two years and will take place on June 1-2, 2018 at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center at 100 Green Meadows Drive South in Lewis Center, Ohio. The theme for assembly is Being Church Together: What does the Lord require of us? Our focus scripture is Micah 6:8. The ELCA representative will be Mr. Nick Kiger, Associate Director for Mission Support. This year, in addition to the inspiring synod-wide worship service, the Synod Assembly will be hosting a series of break-out workshops as well as a fellowship dinner before the worship service at All Saints Lutheran Church in Worthington, Ohio. Advent will cover the Assembly fees, which also cover your dinner, should you choose to join in. We hope you will! Each congregation is encouraged to send two lay voting members, in addition to the rostered ministers serving their congregation under call.  For more details and to access the various reports and informational materials for assembly, please visit the Southern Ohio Synod Assembly website at bit.ly/ELCA-SOSAssembly.

⬇️ Coming Soon ⬇️

Upcoming Calendar Events June 3 - Music Appreciation Sunday June 10 - Congregational Annual Meeting, 9:45a June 10-15 - Confirmation Camp at LMC (sign up here) June 15 & 16 - Tag Sale July 23 - 27 - Vacation Bible School August 12 - Blessing of the Backpacks September 9 - Rally Day

Pastoral Emergency Should you have an emergency and need pastoral care contact the church office at 614-451-3639.

March Financials

Links of Interest

Advent Lutheran The Church Member Database, ICON (if you do not know your login information, call Mary at the church office at 614-451-3639) Southern Ohio Synod ELCA.org

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