In this week's E-Herald edition:

  • Scripture for this upcoming Sunday
  • Good news for parents not in church
  • Old Time Gospel Sunday & Ice Cream Social Details
  • Israel Trip Details and Deadline
  • BLAST OFF! with VBS
  • Birthdays for the upcoming week
To love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind is to reflect God’s mercy in responding to one’s neighbor. That mercy found its most profound expression in the “gospel that has come to you”—namely the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. That gospel mercy comes to us again today: at the font, at the altar, and from the pulpit. It is very near to you.
Scripture readings for this Sunday
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Good news for parents not in church - Living Lutheran

Sometimes it seems like all we do is shush them, or maneuver snacks to avert a meltdown during worship, send "the look" or a pointed finger at them during a children's message, or ignore their preteen skulking. Sometimes the meltdown or argument...

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Living Lutheran
Living Lutheran is your source for news, reflections and stories from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and its local and global companions. It covers religious news and social issues, congregational life, global and domestic mission, family matters, spiritual practices and resources, and more.
As the magazine of the ELCA, Living Lutheran's mission is to:
  • Nurture awareness of Christ’s presence in our lives and the world
  • Share stories of God’s people living their faith
  • Connect readers with the global Christian community
  • Provide an open forum for discussion
  • Challenge readers to bring God’s grace and care to all
School Supplies Needed
Beginning July 14 - August 25, we will be collecting School Supplies for Columbus City Schools. Not only is the congregation asked to bring items, this will also be the VBS Offering during the week of Vacation Bible School. Please plan to help us out in this community project.

Ice Cream Social
July 28 at 10:30am
One Worship Service Only

When you come to church on this Sunday, you will leave really feeling like you went to church!

We are taking it back, old-school style -- back to the hymns and music of that old time religion that feeds your soul and gets your foot tapping!
After the worship service stay for an Ice Cream Social!
So bring a picnic lunch, come for the worship, stay for the fellowship and ice cream! Sign up in the Narthex for ice cream and supplies. Contact Susan Phillips with any questions.
Advent Trip to Holy Land
March 17-26, 2020
Registrations Needed by Rally Day, September 8
Pastor Aaron invites you to journey to the Holy Land for the spiritual experience of a lifetime, where every page of the Bible comes alive! Walk where Jesus walked... sail on the Sea of Galilee... visit Capernaum and the Mount of Beatitudes, site of the “Sermon on the Mount” and where Jesus chose his Twelve Apostles...climb the Mount of Olives and view the Old City of Jerusalem... walk the Via Dolorosa...pray in the Garden of Gethsemane...see the Upper Room, traditional site of the Last Supper…visit Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity.

Click on the button below to see the p roposed itinerary, cost, and other details!

Registrations Needed by Rally Day, September 8 - Turn in to Pastor Aaron.
BLAST OFF the SUMMER
at VBS!

One small step for your kids...one giant leap for God's Kingdom!

Blast off with the first VBS to land on the moon! To Mars and Beyond will help children discover the wonders of God's universe.

At AdventELC's VBS children will become Voyagers on a journey through space, exploring where God's power can take them. Beginning in our Assembly area-an outpost on Mars-they'll lift off to distant planets on special missions to collect power sources. Along the way, they'll learn how God walked with heroes of the Bible, and that God is always with them, too. Add to the adventure with out-of-this-world fun, learning, and timeless Bible stories that inspire children to give glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine!

For more information and to register go to AdventELC.org/vbs.




Thanks to all for donating to VBS snacks. If you haven’t already done so, please bring in your items by this Sunday, July 14. You may put them in the box in the kitchen marked “VBS Snacks.”
Thanks.  VBS Snack Team
VBS Decorating Team
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to help set-up all of the decorations for VBS and to transform the church into MARS and Beyond:

Tuesday, July 16th from 6 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 18th from 6 - 8 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Allison Ollanketo at bwollank@hotmail.com .
We will be taking the month of July off and be back on August 13. Contact Julie Page with any questions.
The Men’s SALT ( Sharing And Living Together) group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings of each month at 9:00 a.m. The purpose of this ministry is to bring men together in fellowship so they can grow in their understanding of Christ, get to know each other better and develop deeper relationships.

All men are welcome to join!
Miss a Sermon?
Want to hear one again or share it with someone else?
We are posting sermons from the past Sunday on our website. To hear past sermons or to share them with others go to the link below.

AdventELC has a ministry focused on praying for you in situations and times of need. If you would like us to pray for you, tell us your need or situation by submitting a prayer request.
If you are having an upcoming procedure please let us know so that we can pray for you.
Did you know that Pastor Aaron would love to come and pray with you before your procedure? Click below to let us know!
Congratulations Dr. Pontious!
Advent would like to congratulate Mark Pontious on receiving his PhD. in Educational Leadership from Miami University. He is currently the Director of Parent and Family Programs.