Quick Links and Reminders

November 8, 2020

Ways to Give:
  • Click here to give online.
  • Text-to-Give: Text myadvent to 73256 to receive a link where you may complete your donation. Standard text charges may apply.
  • Mail a check to the church - 141 Advent St., Spartanburg, SC 29302

The YouTube channel is accessible through our website menu:
Worship>Sermons Online>Worship Online or http://churchofadvent.org/worshiponline.
THIS WEEK:
ICYMI! You are welcome to join us now for mid-week services!

We will also continue to have Prayer Hours in the church on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11am-1pm.

Reservations are required for Sunday services only. The Sunday reservation link is emailed out on Wednesdays.

Please enter through Pendleton Hall for all services.
Daily Devotion Series
Please continue to watch our November series "Always and everywhere to give thanks to God." We are featuring videos about Gratitude as we lead up to Thanksgiving. Please click here to view. These videos are posted weekdays at 6am.
Book & Brown Bag
Tuesday, November 10 via Zoom
Outside Agitator, will continue this week. If you would like to purchase a book, please see Jeanelle Smith in Satterlee Hall on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday 9am-1pm. The price of the book is $17.

The class will begin on Tuesday, November 10 at 12:15pm via Zoom. If you have any questions, or would like to receive the Zoom link (and aren't currently receiving it weekly), please reach out to Jeanelle Smith.
Bible Study Thursdays
Men's Bible Study: 7am
Women's Bible Study: 10am

If you are interested in joining these groups, please contact Fr. Ned for Men's or Mtr. Paula for Women's.
Opportunity to Give
As the season of Advent and Christmas approaches, Advent families again have the opportunity to shine Christ’s light for 50 students at Mary H. Wright (MHW).
Operation Magi is looking for volunteers to adopt MHW students (ranging in age from pre-K to 5th grade) and purchase ONLY three gifts for each student. The gifts will include a set of clothing, a book, and one toy/item from the child’s wish list.

MHW shopping lists will be available mid-November and all gifts must be delivered to the Parish and Community Life Center on Sunday, December 13th.

Let Operation Magi be an expression of your joy this Christmas season! This can also be a collective effort for a Sunday school class, Bible study group, Scout troop, or Supper/Book club. To adopt a child, please contact Isabel Barber (barber3@charter.net or 864-583-6618) OR Pat Jennings (pjenn519@aol.com or 864-266-5240).
COMING SOON:
Advent Devotion Books
Available starting Sunday, November 15, 2020
PRACTICING HOPE WITH ALL YOUR HEART, SOUL, STRENGTH, AND MIND
Advent Devotional books from Living Compass will be available starting Sunday, November 15. You can pick up a book in the Narthex, the Parish and Community Life Center or at the receptionist desk in Satterlee.
Advent wreath forms, candles & calendars
Available starting Sunday, November 15, 2020
Materials for making Advent wreaths including forms and candles will be available for purchase Sunday, November 15th and Sunday, November 22nd from 11:30-12:15 in the Parish and Community Life Center or in Satterlee Hall Monday, Tuesday or Thursday from 9:00-1:00.

Costs are $7.00 per wreath form and $6.00 for candles.
Advent Calendars are $4.00.
ECW Bazaar
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Volunteers Needed for the Bazaar! Please contact co-chairs: Frances Krydynski or Ashley Moody if you are willing and able to volunteer!
Lunch menu: chicken salad, artichoke and rice salad, tossed green salad with Advent House Dressing, marinated carrots, crackers, and pineapple upside down cake.

For orders of 8 or more, please reserve your lunches by emailing or calling 864-504-3684 by Monday, November 16.
BAKED GOODS
Please bring your baked goods to the PCLC Wednesday, November 18 from 9am to 5pm. Please label your baked good item and we encourage you to suggest a price! If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Pitts at 597-3124 
Love Gifts
If you have items you would like to donate, please contact Elisabeth Hayes.
Commitment Sunday
November 22
Save the Date! Please turn in your 2021 pledge by Sunday, November 22. During the service, we will bless all received pledges at the altar.
Sunday School Meetings
Interested in learning about current and upcoming Sunday morning classes? Contact Laura Bauknight. She can also provide information about Bible studies!
Prayer Requests
If you would like to submit a prayer request, please contact The Rev. Paula Griffin, Associate Rector for Pastoral Care.
Follow us on Social Media!
If you do not already, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram! We are posting updates often and we want to keep you informed!
Episcopal Church of the Advent
141 Advent Street, Spartanburg SC 29302
864-585-2268