ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH
8840 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28213
704-549-1555
YouTube channel -- Advent Lutheran Church ELCA Charlotte
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Weekly News and Prayers on September 30, 2021
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19th Sunday after Pentecost
Readings: Genesis 2:18-24 and Mark 10:2-16
ADVENT WORSHIP
COME JOIN US !!!!
Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 10am in Orinson Hall
*MASKS REQUIRED*
To access the online worship service:
Go to adventlu.org and then click on the link for the worship service on the home page
Serving this week:
Lay Assistant - Lenore Watson
Reading - Alex Christ
Altar Guild - Diane Large
Chair set-up prior to 10/3 service -- Joe Palumbo & Larry Brown
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ADVENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
11:30am via Zoom and in person -- Study of the Gospel of John
To Join Zoom Meeting, click on link below:
Meeting ID: 897 8747 4111 Passcode: 057876
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MONDAYS -- Lunch & Learn "The Book of Joy"
12 noon - 1pm via Zoom -- two Mondays a month -- Next session is October 11
To Join Zoom Meeting, Click on the Link Below:
Meeting ID: 868 0588 4776 Passcode: 188417
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PARLOR CLASS -
Sundays 9-10am in person in the Campus Center or via Zoom
To Join Zoom Meeting, click on link below:
Meeting ID: 815 2973 3680 Passcode: 130747
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WEDNESDAYS -- "Wednesday Word" -- Gospel of John
12 noon Wednesdays via zoom
To Join Zoom Meeting, click on link below:
Meeting ID: 822 6833 4593 Passcode: 097392
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Full details of these events elsewhere in this email
Sunday, October 3 -- 9am Parlor Class
Sunday, October 3 -- 10am Worship in Orinson Hall
Sunday, October 3 -- 11:30am-12:15pm Sunday School for grades 3-12 in person
Sunday, October 3 -- 11:30am Adult study Book of John
Sunday, October 3 - - 1pm Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 10 -- 4:30pm Next REAP meeting via Zoom
Sunday, October 10 -- 9am Parlor Class
Sunday, October 10 -- 10am Worship in Orinson Hall
Sunday, October 10 -- 11:30am Adult study Book of John
Sunday, October 10 -- 4:30pm REAP via zoom
Sunday, October 10 -- 11:30-1 Confirmation and Salty Sunday youth groups in person
Wednesday, October 13 -- 7pmTouch Zoom for pre-K-2nd grade
October 17 -- 10am Worship/memorial service for Cheri Strickland followed by Advent's crop walk through College Downs
Sunday, November 7 -- Crop Walk at Memorial Stadium
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS THIS SUNDAY!!!
Pastor Ward will hold a "Blessing of the Animals" on Sunday, October 3, at 1pm. Feel free to bring any pets you wish to be blessed.
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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
About 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. Early detection of breast cancer is so important. With annual mammograms and monthly self-exams, women can be good stewards of their bodies. The American Cancer Society recommends all women should begin having yearly mammograms by age 45 to help find breast cancer at an early stage.
Be pro-active! Make a commitment to schedule your annual mammogram, now. AND perform a breast self-exam each month. Take care of the body God gave you!
“Live Abundantly” Advent Health Ministry Team
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EVENINGS WITH EMMAUS NOTICE
Please be aware that the Sunday evening services, Evenings with Emmaus, have been cancelled at this time. Future announcements will be made when they resume.
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In keeping with the guidelines issued by the NC Synod and the CDC, we will continue gathering for worship in Orinson Fellowship Hall for the foreseeable future and masks will continue to be required. Besides being a larger space than the sanctuary, the fellowship hall allows for more members and visitors to worship safely, offers more flexibility for social distancing with the spacing of chairs, and provides the physical gift of “hospitality” to those families with small children (not yet eligible for the COVID vaccine) to gather for weekly worship safely.
Having introduced our fall worship service that includes a sung Communion service, the congregation is encouraged to sing together while still wearing our masks. While not ideal, the joy of knowing we are singing together (even muffled) is uplifting and a reminder that the church will continue to “sing on” during joy and sorrow and through happiness and difficulties.
We continue to pray that the numbers for this virus will soon decrease, and we will be able to return to the sanctuary for worship. Meanwhile, if you have not attended worship, I encourage you to join us online every Sunday at 10:00am or watch the recorded service later. As always, we recommend that all persons get their vaccinations if they have not done so yet. Pastor Ward
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CROP WALK -- ADVENT STYLE!!!
As announced earlier, the official Charlotte Crop Walk will be November 7th at Memorial Stadium. Since they are offering the option of a virtual Crop Walk, that gave Advent the opportunity to do some special things for our participation.
In true Advent fashion, we are going to do a virtual Crop Walk through College Downs on Sunday, October 17th. This will be a very special day for Advent as we are also honoring the memory of our much beloved Cheri Strickland who died in July of 2020. Cheri's family, husband Kirby, and their 3 children and their families will join us for worship that day and Pastor Ward will weave a memorial to Cheri in with the worship service.
For those who do not know, Cheri and Kirby were long-time members of Advent as well as in charge of Advent's participation in the Crop Walk for many years. In 2019 they moved to Blowing Rock to be near to their children. This was a huge blow for Advent as both of them were also instrumental in Advent's participation in Room in the Inn. What a sad time it was for us to learn of Cheri's unexpected passing on July 1, 2020. Because of Covid restrictions, the family opted to wait until a later time for a memorial service for Cheri. What better way to remember Cheri and honor her memory than at this time and in conjunction with the program she was so instrumental in organizing for so many years.
There will be lots of activities that day so mark your calendars now to participate. Our team will be named "Cheri's Team". We invite as many members and friends to walk as possible. If you can't walk, then please sponsor someone or contribute to the fundraising. To do so go to this website:
As we get closer to the October 17th date, more announcements will be made of events for that date. Just mark your calendars now!!
We will also be having a book discussion on "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park. We are so fortunate to have access to clean water, but many around the world do not. This book gives us a first-hand account of how that affects villages. Advent purchased many copies of the book and we will set up a discussion time once we can distribute the books. Please contact Jennie Henderson if you would like to join in the discussion.
Volunteers are needed to help make this day truly special. Please contact Jennie Henderson (jhendersonfit@gmail.com) or Pastor Ward if you would like to help with the organizing.
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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR LEWIS AND BEVERLY WILLIAMS
A memorial service will be held for Lewis and Beverly Williams on Saturday, October 9, at Advent. Because of covid concerns, the service will be private for family only. Below are links to the published obituaries for both of these dear people. For links to their obituaries, Click here for Lewis. For Beverly Click here
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ADVENT IS FEEDING THE HUNGRY -- HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP!
Our Neighbors’ Plate: Needs volunteers on Thursdays to help prepare meals and serve and we also need volunteers to provide desserts. Use Sign-Up Genius ( https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45acac2ea7f49-ourneighbors ) to volunteer. Financial gifts for supplies are very much appreciated.. Add “Our Neighbors’ Plate” on memo line of checks or add as fund in Online Giving.
Sandwich Making: This long-honored tradition for Advent has returned. If you are interested in helping, please contact debra_efird@yahoo.com or text at 980-621-1283. There are 5 areas in which you can help.
. Sandwich Makers -- Tuesdays at 3pm for approximately one hour of work while standing.
. Deliverers -- Wednesday mornings between 8-10am to Roof Above in uptown Charlotte.
. Bread Buyers/condiment buyers -- can purchase ahead of time.
. Egg Buyers -- 10-lb containers of boiled peeled eggs at Chef Central on Eastway Drive and can pick up eggs ahead as long as strict attention to the date of the product is followed.
(Note: All purchases mentioned above can be reimbursed as desired.)
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GIFTS FOR GOD FROM THE PEOPLE OF GOD!!!
To make your gift, you may:
- Bring your offerings to Sunday worship.
- Mail a check to the church at 8840 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213. All offerings received will go to General Fund unless otherwise designated on the memo line.
- Use bill pay through your personal bank or credit union.
- Use Online Giving. See the info below for details on using this tool.
- Bring your offering by the church and leave it on the counter near the door to Pastor Ward's office.
- Drop an envelope containing your offering into the slot of the US Postal box at the corner of our parking lot near the office entrance.
Using Online Giving:
You may make a one-time gift through Online Giving or you may set up recurring donations which you can modify or cancel at any time.
- This tool allows you to use a credit card, debit card, or bank checking or savings account payment.
- The church does pay a small fee for payments made through cards and American Express is not permitted because their fee is too costly. The tool asks if you'd like to add a small amount to offset our cost.
- You can also designate where you want your gift to go.... General Fund for operating expenses or other special fund. A number of special funds are built into the tool already but if your choice is not listed, you can choose OTHER and type the name of the fund you want to get credit. You can do multiple donations in one entry.
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To use this tool you can go to the Advent website (adventlu.org) and click on GIVE in the upper right-hand corner of the main screen, OR you can click on the icon here in this note: Click here to access Online Giving now
(Remember to give to sandwiches, World Hunger, Our Neighbors' Plate (ONP) by adding to your regular offering and mark appropriately on the memo line of your check or add to the "other" category in on-line giving.)
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CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
All church office staff continue to work remotely. Contact staff by email or phone as both are being monitored by staff from home.
CALENDAR REMINDER
Making plans for an event at Advent, are you the leader of a small group or ministry leader with monthly meetings? Whatever the event or gathering (even zoom meetings) be sure to let the church office know the date, time, and room or space. Doing so is a big help in keeping the church online calendar current while communicating Advent activities and avoiding the possible mishap of overbooking a particular area. Call us at 704-549-1555 or email Harriett (churchadministrator@adventlu.org) or Pam (officeadmin@adventlu.org). Thanks, we appreciate your help.
MAILING ADDRESS FOR COMPLETED WUBBEN AWARD APPLICATIONS
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Spiritual Development Offerings For Adults |
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MONDAY LUNCH & LEARN SCHEDULE THROUGH DECEMBER 6th
(previously known as DEVO) --
Meets Mondays as listed below from 12noon until 1pm via Zoom. For questions, contact Carol Schierlmann (spiritualdev@adventlu.org).
Class Outline:
October 11 Pages 101-157
November 22 Pages 241-275
December 6 Pages 277-304
To connect:
Meeting ID: 868 0588 4776 Passcode: 188417
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STUDY OF THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
The fall a study of the Gospel of John will be offered on Wednesdays and Sundays with the same material covered on Sunday that is covered on the prior Wednesday.
Wednesday class, led by Carol Schierlmann and Pastor Ward, from 12noon until 1:15pm.
Sunday class, led by Carol and Eric Heberlig, from 11:30am until 12:45pm.
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PARLOR CLASS SUNDAY SCHOOL
Meeting on Sundays at 9 a.m. with an option to meet in person (in the Campus Center) or via Zoom. The class will begin with a study called “Belong,” about Christian Community, particularly relevant during this time of COVID.
To join by zoom, click the link below:
All are welcome to join this group Sunday at 9am, either masked and face to face, or on Zoom.
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LOOKING FOR A GOOD READ? COME JOIN THE ADVENT BOOK CLUB!
Meets twice a month on Fridays, 6pm, on Zoom per the schedule below. All are welcome. Contact Jennie Henderson ( jhendersonfit@gmail.com).
Upcoming dates and suggested books:
October 8 -- "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
October 22 -- Check in
November 5 -- Check in
November 19 -- "The Chocolatier" by Jan Moran (currently on sale on Kindle for $5.99)
December 3 -- "The Light Between Oceans: A Novel" by M. LO. Stedman
December 17 -- Check in
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RACIAL EQUALITY ACTION PARTNERS MEETING
The Advent Family is invited to join REAP (Racial Equality Action Partners on the 2nd Sunday of each month (unless announced otherwise) at 4:30pm via Zoom. Upcoming meeting dates are October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12. Click this zoom link to join:
Meeting ID: 832 7471 0159 Passcode: 060475.
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Nurture, Support & Fellowship
ADVENT SMALL GROUPS
"A great way to connect with people" "I love applying the Bible to my daily life"
For anyone: Faith on Tap: Meets 4th Thursday night of the month at Armoured Cow at 7:30pm. This is a joint group of Newell Presbyterian and Advent. Anyone is welcome! Just show up!
For anyone: Racial Justice Teams -- 3 different focus areas and contacts:: Action (Brooke Watson-Summerour or Caroline Grubb); Partnership (Arlene Cash or Jim Hintz); Education & worship (Carol Schierlmann or Pastor Ward).
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FREE VIRTUAL STRETCHING CLASSES VIA ZOOM
Regular stretching through zoom, lead by our own Jennie Henderson, an ACE CertifiedPersonal Trainer. All skill levels are welcome. Modifications are offered. All you need is a water bottle, a chair, a space to lay down, and a resistance band/long towel. Any questions can be directed to jhendersonfit@gmail.com.
STARTING WEEK OF OCTOBER 4th: Classes will be Mondays at 5pm; Wednesdays at 3pm; 2 Thursdays a month with those dates posted on Advent Friends Facebook page. Anyone not having access to Facebook, should contact Jennie directly to be put on an email list.
Meeting ID: 847 4089 4973 Passcode: 382321
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COMMUNICATE AND CONNECT THROUGH ADVENT FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK:
Join the closed "Advent Friends" Facebook group to stay abreast of events and see photos.
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USE "SMILE" WHEN SHOPPING ON AMAZON.COM
Don't forget - when shopping on Amazon, access the site through http://smile.amazon.com/ch/56-1182420 and simply do all of your Amazon on-line ordering through Amazon Smile. Amazon will donate 0.5% of what you buy to Advent - not much, but if you're shopping anyway with Amazon, why not use Smile. Every penny will be used in service to God and His people.
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BENEFIT ADVENTURE PRESCHOOL
If you shop at Harris-Teeter, be sure your VIC card is linked to our Adventure PreSchool ... group #5494.
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Outreach
ELCA DISASTER RELIEF -- ASSISTING HAITI AND RECENT HURRICANE/FLOODING VICTIMS
It seems there is always a natural disaster somewhere in the world that is very tragic. The ELCA is well known for assisting victims of hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, or other natural disasters. The team and the funds contributed directly reach victims. To donate at any time, make your donation payable to Advent with "ELCA disaster relief" in the memo line, and we will send your contribution in with others received. We also typically ask the Wubben Distribution Board to match any offerings made by the congregation.
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DIGITAL KID'S CORNER -- NEW THIS YEAR!!!
PreK through 2nd grade
What is this, you ask??? It's an interactive computer-based program complete with videos, Bible stories, songs and crafts. New programs will be released twice a month and the link will be provided here as well as on the home page of the adventlu.org website in the "Kid's Corner" section (lower left corner). The link will be good for the entire month. Here is the link for September: https://prezi.com/view/DtC9xkzj1R8xlhQdWdFC/. Watch for the October link soon! |
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TOUCH ZOOM FOR PRE-K THROUGH 2ND GRADE
Also new this year will a 15-minute touch zoom gathering for this age group led by Pastor Ward and the Spiritual Development team. The gatherings will be 2 times a month on Wednesday evenings at 7pm. The schedule is as follows: October 13, October 27, November 10, November 17, December 1, December 15. To join the zoom gathering click on this link:
Meeting id: 863 6903 6290 Passcode 266120
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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR YOUTH
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GRADES 3 - 6 SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:30am-12:15pm in person on these dates: October 3, 24, 31; December 12 Other opportunities for service projects on 10/17 and 11/14.
GRADES 7-12 SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:30am-12:15pm in person on these dates: October 3, 31; December 12. Other opportunities for service projects on 10/17 and 11/14.
CONFIRMATION CLASSES 11:30am-1pm in person on these dates: October 10; November 7, 21; December 5, 19.
GRADES 10-12 SALTY SUNDAY YOUTH GROUP 11:30am-1pm in person on these dates: October 10, November 7, 21; December 5, 19.
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Prayers Requested
Before adding someone to our prayers, please be sure you have the person's permission. Please let us know when prayers may no longer be needed. Names will be removed from the list after two months unless updates are received. An asterisk (*) after a name means an update is needed. Please contact officeadm@adventlu.org or churchadministrator@adventlu.org) to provide updates.
Illness or Other Needs
Henry Arzadon, father of Natalie Eklund
Michelle Arzadon, mother of Natalie Eklund
Ashton Family, daughter and grandchildren of Esther Abdel-Hameed
Amanda Bainbridge, sister-in-law of Deloris Bainbridge
Josh Baker, nephew of Abby Bostian
Lindsay Baker, niece of Abby Bostian
Lemont Bell, friend of Gene Reid
Peg Buckstad, member
Ida & James Chisolm, members
Dallas Collins, family member of co-worker of Gloria Peters
Michael Corbin, godson of Susan Hartsell
Alpha Omega Curry, friend of Lenore Watson
Charliese Eichler, sister of Marylou Kuklentz
Mike Eleazer, father-in-law of Kathryn McKittrick Eleazer
Jan Frick, friend of Marylou Kuklentz
Jesse Frisina, grandson of Jennifer Frisina
Dwight Hartsell, member
Colette Hishon, member
Doug Hodge, friend of Gary Moe
Donnell Horton, former member of Advent and daughter of Leo Peeler
Nylah Howard, member of Advent's brownie troop
Linda Kelly Family, family of Sarah Sue Hardinger's son-in-law
Waylon Kuklentz, grandson of Dick & Marylou Kuklentz
Bobbi Larson, member
Teresa Ledford, member
Ray Matthews, father of Jesse Priser
Susan McCoy, friend of Sarah Sue Hardinger
Lucy Mullis, sister of Dwight Hartsell
Mark Navtaril, stepfather of Tony Poovey
Leo Peeler, member
Noel Petrea, member
Jacita Petway, friend of Lenore Watson
Ron Pittman, member
Pattie Quigley, mother of Jennie Henderson
Kalvin Roberson, member
Shannon Roberson, member
Richard Schulz, brother-in-law of Dan & Jan Otolski
Penny Short, cousin of Caroline Bunn
Rashaad Sinclair, family friend of Caroline Bunn
Pam Simyon, daughter-in-law of Dick & Mary Lou Kuklentz
James Smith, friend of Jennie Henderson
Lynda Stellenberg. friend of Jennie Henderson
David Townsend, friend of Esther Abdel-Hameed
Laura Tucker, friend of Marylou Kuklentz
Joyce Veit, member
John Vick, brother-in-law of Caroline Bunn
June Vincent, mother of Chip Vincent
Herbert Watson, member
Renate Wilson, mother of Tanya DeGrace
Deaths - We remember and celebrate the lives of those who have died, especially..
Bettie McLain, mother of Dennis McLain, on September 12
Alan Church, friend of Jennie Henderson, on September 12
Emma Powell, former member, on September 13
Peter Hammerling Sr., grandfather of Laura Torrence, on September 17
Kristen McCartney, friend of Alyssa Schrader, on September 20
Praise and Thanksgiving
Birth of August Thomas Calamari on September 5, grandson of Ed and Debra Efird
Birth of Cameron West Thurow on September 20, grandson of Mark and Diane Large
Marriage of Paul Hartsell and Alaina Liggett, married on September 24, son of Dwight & Susan Hartsell
Always keep ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and NC Synod Bishop Tim Smith in your prayers.
For additions or updates to this listing:
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