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Sunday of Easter
The fourth Sunday in Easter is typically known as "Good Shepherd Sunday." The image of the Good Shepherd shows us how the risen Christ brings us to life. It is the relationship between the shepherd and the sheep, one of mutual knowledge and love, that gives the shepherd authority. The shepherd’s willingness to lay down his life for the sheep shows his love. 1st John illustrates what it means to lay down our lives for one another by the example of sharing our wealth with any sister or brother in need.
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Readings for this Sunday
(click on reading to see passage)
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THIS SUNDAY April 22, Advent will be sponsoring a Ministry Fair during the Education hour. Advent is tithing a portion of a bequest that we have received. Representatives from The
Bed Brigade,
Jacob's Porch,
Lutheran Social Services and
LOMO will be at Advent with information about their respective ministries.
All baptized members will receive four tickets each to be distributed to the ministry of their choice. These tickets will be available for pick up on Sunday at the table by the Fellowship Hall and the Narthex. The money will be split between these four ministries according to the number of tickets that they receive.
Below is a video from Pastor Aaron explaining the Ministry Fair.
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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!
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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: 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:
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Young Members Musical Talent
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Martin Luther once said,
"Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise. The gift of language combined with the gift of song was given to man that he should proclaim the Word of God through Music."
This past weekend many of our youth participated in the Middle School section of the Ohio Music Educators Association's Solo and Ensemble contest.
These adjudicated events provide individual performers (soloists) and small groups of performers (ensembles) with an opportunity to perform their musical selections, either by voice or instrument, for a qualified adjudicator. After the performance, the adjudicator provides written comments and suggestions for improvement, along with assigning an overall rating to the performance.
Congratulations to Sarah Deeter (Viola), Aidan Koppenhofer (Baritone), Caden Layne (Trumpet), Katie Rheyne (Viola), and Courtney Pittman (French Horn) who all performed this past weekend.
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Happenings in the Larger Church
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Change in the Future of LOMO
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From the LOMO Board of Directors,
After a prayerful and deliberate time, recognizing the downward trend of camping and retreat usage, the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio (LOMO) Board of Directors has come to the realization that major change is needed. After much research, discussion, and prayer, we have made the decision to enter into an agreement with The Trust for Public Land (TPL). Through this agreement TPL will develop a land conservancy at Camp Mowana. God has enriched many lives through this camp and we vision a future where this sacred space continues to be a place of renewal for many. We believe this direction will bring about a positive future for the property at Camp Mowana.
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) was formed in 1972 with a vision of America where every community can connect with nature near and far. If grant funding is secured, TPL will purchase the Camp Mowana property, they will then donate the property to a permanent suitable management and stewardship entity, typically a county park district, local government or conservation land trust. You can learn more about the Trust for Public Land at
tpl.org. If everything proceeds as planned, Camp Mowana will become a land conservancy in August of 2019. Many things need to occur for this to happen in the next 16 months, including TPL being awarded the grant funding, along with securing a suitable management and stewardship entity...
To read more about this change in the future of LOMO, click here.
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Synod Assembly to take place in Lewis Center, Ohio
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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 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.
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Upcoming Calendar Events
- April 22 - $25,000 Ministry Fair Giveaway
- June 3 - Music Appreciation Sunday
- June 10 - Congregational Annual Meeting, 9:45a
- July 23 - 27 - Vacation Bible School
- August 12 - Blessing of the Backpacks
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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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