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WORSHIP AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP -- February 14, 2021
With communion at 10:45am via Zoom (see link below)
Sermon Series by Pastor Ward: "Jesus, Man of Mystery"
Transfiguration Sunday
Readings: II Kings 2:1-12 and Mark 9:2-9
To access the worship service:
Go to adventlu.org and then click on the link for the worship service on the home page. Bulletin available prior to worship on the home page of the website.
Any technical delays will be posted on the website under the link for worship.
Communion by Zoom on 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10:45am
Next date: February 14, 2021
To connect for communion between 10:30 and 10:45am:
Meeting ID: 895 9521 9793 Passcode: 647870
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL - SUNDAYS 11am via ZOOM
Isaiah for Everyone by John Goldingay
(No class on February 14 - resumes February 21)
To connect:
Meeting ID: 824 6793 5162 Password: 967619
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MONDAYS -- DEVO 2.0
12 noon via Zoom on these scheduled dates:
February 15th; March 1, 15, 29; April 19; May 3
Beginning February 15th: "LOVE IS THE WAY " by Bishop Michael Curry
All are welcome
To connect:
Meeting ID: 863 8714 4586 Passcode: 484478
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MONDAYS -- PARLOR CLASS 7PM via Zoom
"Sermon on the Mount -- A Beginner's Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven"
To connect:
Meeting ID: 863 5263 1572 Passcode: Parlor
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WEDNESDAYS -- LUNCH AND LEARN 11:45am via ZOOM
Study of Isaiah
(no class on February 17)
To Connect:
Meeting ID: 828 0443 8239 Passcode: 043459
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COLORFUL WORSHIP FOR FAMILIES
We offer Godly Play and other videos to our families with children. They are made with love and we hope you enjoy sharing a close time with God and your family through these offerings right in your own home.
You can access these videos in several ways: 1) From the home screen of the Adventlu.org website in the lower left side; 2) from the Advent Lutheran Church Charlotte ELCA YouTube channel; 3) or by clicking directly on this link:
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Full details of these events elsewhere in this email
Wednesdays -- B3 Boomwackers, Bells, Beats 6:45-7:15pm
Saturday, February 13 -- Drive-thru Chili Dinner 4-6pm
Sunday, February 14 -- Worship followed by Communion (via Zoom)
Monday, February 15 -- DEVO class at 12 noon
Tuesday, February 16 -- Lutheran Men in Mission at 6:30 via Zoom
Wednesday, February 17 -- Ash Wednesday 12 noon and 6:30pm
Thursday, February 18 -- Adventurers at 1pm via Zoom
Sunday, February 21 -- REAP - Racial Equality Action Partners at 4:30 via Zoom (normally 2nd Sunday of month)
Sunday, February 21 -- Salty Sunday at 4pm
Sunday, February 28 -- Confirmation meeting via Zoom
Monday, March 1 -- DEVO class at 12 noon
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Wow doesn't even come close to the enormous heart our Advent Family has! So far, we have raised a little over $1,000 just from the Souper Bowl drive-thru this past Sunday! With your outreach and support we are helping to feed our community.
Did you miss out on giving?? Well, collections will continue during the Chili Supper take-out on Saturday, February 13th from 4pm - 6pm and you may continue to use Online Giving or mail checks to the church. Just be sure to put "Souper Bowl" in the memo line of checks or in the 'other special fund' field in OLG. All donations go to support the Advent Food Pantry and our Little Free Pantry.
On February 20th our youth will participate in a virtual field trip to shop for food for the Advent Pantry. Thank you for showing our youth how giving impacts the community we all serve!
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LITTLE FREE PANTRY UPDATE
Our Little Free Pantry has become immensely popular for both our neighbors in the College Downs neighborhood and for our members. Sharon Thrower has agreed to be the Social Ministry Board lead person for our pantry. If you have questions or ideas about the pantry, including donations and how to become more involved, feel free to contact her at PreschoolDirector@adventlu.org. Our Little Free Pantry is located on Bonnie Lane in the side yard of the Wubben-Smith House.
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And the first order has already come! Thank you, Karen & Tim Taylor!!!
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An Amazon Wish List has also been set up for those who would like to purchase items for the Little Free Pantry and our Advent Food Pantry. Because of delivery issues at the church, it has been set up for the items to be shipped to Sharon Thrower's address; however you MUST select the shipping option that says "Sharon Thrower's Gift Registry Address". Many items have been set up in the wish list and will be used to stock Advent's Pantry. You may click on this link to take you directly to the page to order.
CHILI DAY -- FEBRUARY 13 FROM 4 TO 6PM!
THAT'S THIS SATURDAY!!! JOIN US!!!
It's going to be a cold Saturday, and a great day for Chili. Advent's annual "Mabel and June Porter Chili Dinner" fundraiser will be a drive-thru event with TAKE-OUT only of 32 ounces of the world's best Chili made by Pat Kelly and Patrick Kelly, along with delicious corn muffins.
A free-will offering is accepted, and a suggested donation is $10 per quart container; however, please give what you can, whether more or less. Proceeds will support Second Harvest Food Bank and other hunger ministries in the Charlotte area.
Donations can be by check (made out to Advent with "chili dinner" in the memo line) or cash at the event. To donate before or after the dinner, mail your check to Advent at 8840 University City Blvd, 28213, again with "Chili Dinner" in the memo line. You can also donate online through the Advent website or the link to donate on this eNEWS. You will need to put "Chili Dinner" in the field for "other".
Chili Day is take-out only, and servers will deliver your chili to your car. Please enter from Mark Twain (beside the church), form two car lines to let volunteers know your order, make your donation and exit onto Sandburg (behind the church).
We hope to see you there!
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LUTHERAN MEN IN MISSION MEETING
All Advent men are invited to join this group for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 16th at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held via Zoom and the link is below. Hope you will join them!
To Connect:
Meeting ID: 841 9150 9272 Passcode: 764884
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ADVENTURERS GROUP FEBRUARY MEETING
Our Advent Adventurers Group will meet via Zoom on Thursday, February 18, at 1pm. All Advent members and friends are invited to join us and we hope to see many of you. Here is the link to join:
To connect:
Meeting ID: 878 5005 2658 Passcode: 462757
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An updated church directory is available. For the safety of our families, we cannot include the link here in eNEWS; however, if you would like to receive one, send an email to Pam at officeadm@adventlu.org. Specify if you would like one sent to you via email or printed and placed in your mailbox at church. ___________________________
CENTERING PRAYER OPPORTUNITY
Pastor Dick Little has invited our congregation to join with him and Dr. Deborah Conner in a program on Centering Prayer. Details on the program are below. Registration will close on February 12th to it is important for you to register asap if you are interested.
Centering Prayer is a method of consenting to God's presence and action within. It prepares us to receive God's gift of contemplative prayer, which is an opening of our hearts and minds to God beyond thoughts, words and emotions. This prayer practice, rooted in the Christian contemplative heritage, helps us embrace the process of transformation in Christ.
This program comes three days after Ash Wednesday and affords us the opportunity to enter into Lent in a new and deeper way. It is designed to share the method of Centering Prayer and offer support in making it a part of daily life. Part of the program, at no additional cost, are continuing sessions that are offered to help you establish and deepen a daily practice. More information will be provided after you register.
The program will be presented by The Reverend Dr. Deborah Conner and The Reverend Dr. Richard Little. Deborah is the Coordinator of Contemplative Outreach of Piedmont NC and the Pastor for Congregational Care at Myers Park Presbyterian Church. Dr. Little is a retired Lutheran Pastor who last served as the Senior Pastor at Advent Lutheran Church. Both facilitate Weekly Centering Prayer Groups.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT BEFORE !!!
NEW STUDY OFFERING FROM SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
STARTS FEBRUARY 15!
Beginning February 15 Spiritual Development is offering a NEW book study, "Love is the Way" from Bishop Michael Curry. Group will gather by Zoom at 12 noon on February 15, March 1, 15, 29, April 19, and May 3 and will tackle 2 chapters a week until the book is completed. The zoom link appears above under the entry for Monday, DEVO class.
If you would like to study this book, but this time does not work for you, please email Carol Schierlmann at spiritualdev@adventlu.org and let her know what days/times would work better. If enough folks express interest for a second class, a day and time will be advertised.
About "Love is the Way" ....
Walk the path of love with one of the warmest, most beloved spiritual leaders of our time, and learn how to put faith into action.
As the descendant of slaves and the son of a civil rights activist, Bishop Michael Curry's life illustrates massive changes in our times. Much of the world met Bishop Curry when he delivered his sermon on the redemptive power of love at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle. Here, he expands on his message of hope in an inspirational roadmap for living the way of love, illuminated with moving lessons from his own life, through the prism of his faith, ancestry, and personal journey,
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FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH!!
 Focusing on heart health has never been more important. People with poor cardiovascular health are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
Heart-healthy living involves understanding your risk, making choices, and taking steps to reduce your chances of getting heart disease, but by taking preventive measures, you can lower your risk of developing heart disease and also improve your overall health and well-being.
Here are a few things you can do:
· Get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked
· Choose heart-healthy foods
· Aim for a healthy weight
· Manage stress
· Quit smoking
Live Abundantly .... Your Advent Health Ministry
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I want to thank all of you for your prayers, cards, and meals during my recovery from acute vertigo. While I still cannot drive, I am making progress, for which I am very thankful. My Advent family means the world to me and I am so grateful for your love and support. Jennifer Frisina
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OPERATION LUNCH AND COOKIE MAKING
STILL NEED SIGNUPS FOR SANDWICHES, FRUIT, DESSERTS
FOR MEN'S SHELTER
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(He pulled his mask down for the photo!)
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Still a few openings for March 29th. Won't you help???
Go to sign-up genius link below and commit to whatever you can provide. Each person participating brings their items to the Advent kitchen and others make the delivery to the Men's Shelter.
Many thanks to those who have been supporting this ministry!!!
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HOW YOU CAN OFFER A HELPING HAND AS A VOLUNTEER
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HOW YOU CAN GIVE!!!
- You may 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.
- You may use bill pay through your personal bank or credit union.
- You may use Online Giving. See the info below for details on using this tool.
- If you have a FOB and want to bring your offering by the church, please place it on the counter near the door to Pastor Ward's office.
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.
- 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 and World Hunger -- Just add to your regular offering and mark appropriately on the memo line.)
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All church office staff continue to work remotely. Contact staff by email or phone as both are being monitored by staff from home.
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.
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Spiritual Development
Come and join the Advent Book Club. WE WILL BE ZOOMING AS LONG AS NECESSARY. See connection info below. All are welcome. Contact Jennie Henderson (jhendersonfit@gmail.com). Group will be meeting twice a month on Fridays, 6pm, per the schedule below.
Upcoming dates and suggested books:
For February 19 -- Check in
For March 5 - "The Book of Longings" by Sue Monk Kidd
March 19 -- Check in
April 9 -- "The Answer is ...: Reflections on my Life" by Alex Trebek
April 23 -- Check in
May 7 -- "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens (free on kindle)
May 21 -- Check in
June 4 -- "If You Ask Me (and, Of Course You Won't)" by Betty White
June 18 -- Check in
July 9 -- "The Last Year of the War" by Susan Meissner
July 23 -- Check in
August 6 -- "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by Isabel Wilkerson
August 20 -- Check in
September 3 -- "The Giver of Stars" by Jojo Moyes
September 17 -- Check in
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
Meeting ID: 854 3805 8321 Password: 388838
PRAYER AND MEDITATION OF THE DAY
If you are interested in receiving short daily prayer and devotions, please email spiritualdev@adventlu.org with the name, cell phone# and email or you may sign up online at www.adventlu.org under the Prayer of the Day tab.
ADVENT PODCAST UPDATE
There are more Radical Love podcasts available. Please take some quiet time to listen to these messages that have been created as a labor of love from your Spiritual Development and Worship Teams. You can find a link to the podcasts on the website or you can access via ITunes or your podcast app on android phones. Feedback is welcome.
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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 Men:
The Men's Group has started reading How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi and is meeting via Zoom. If you are interested in participating, please contact Pastor Ward for more info. The current schedule is 7:15 on November 9, November 23, December 8, and December 21.
Theology on Tap: This group meets with new friends from Newell Presbyterian Church monthly to discuss contemporary topics. Please see Pastor Ward or Carol Schierlmann with questions.
Tattoos on the Heart (formerly known as "Bible in Action" This small group has reading and discussing Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless by Gregory Boyle. This small group is meeting on Zoom. Please contact Pastor Ward for more information.
FREE VIRTUAL STRETCHING CLASSES VIA ZOOM
Regular stretching releases stress and tension in our body. Jennie Henderson, an ACE CertifiedPersonal Trainer, is leading some stretching sessions for the Advent Family through Zoom. 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.
Classes are currently held on Tuesdays & Fridays at 3pm. via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 847 4089 4973 Passcode: 382321 wdz09
COMMUNICATE AND CONNECT THROUGH ADVENT FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK:
Join the closed "Advent Friends" Facebook group to stay abreast of events and see photos.
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.
BENEFIT ADVENTURE PRESCHOOL
If you shop at Harris-Teeter, be sure your VIC card is linked to our Adventure PreSchool ... we are group #5494.
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Outreach
USING YOUR VOICE TO SHAPE LEGISLATION
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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Youth at Advent
COLORFUL WORSHIP FOR FAMILIES
We offer Godly Play and other videos to our families with children. They are made with love and we hope you enjoy sharing a close time with God and your family through these offerings right in your own home.
You can access these videos in several ways: 1) From the home screen of the Adventlu.org website in the lower left side; 2) from the Advent Lutheran Church Charlotte ELCA YouTube channel; 3) or by clicking directly on this link: https://youtu.be/yTYsJIwqwb0
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March -- Introduction to the Faith Projects, choose focus Bible verses and begin writing statements of faith. There will be an in person and a zoom meeting with date to be determined.
April -- Focus on baptism and hopefully an outdoor event near water at the end of the month. There will be a Zoom meeting as well.
May -- Completion of Faith Projects. Evening of Honor on May 22nd and Confirmation on May 23rd Pentecost Sunday.
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EVERY 1st AND 3rd SUNDAY 4-5pm
6th - 12th graders
Zoom link to join:
Meeting ID: 843 9148 4685 Passcode: 866800
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B3 - BOOMWACKERS, BELLS, and BEATS!
For children 4th-7th grade who want to learn a new instrument and have some fun.
Wednesday nights 6:45-7:15pm -- Social distancing and masks required
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Stay up to date with youth communications!!!
Grades 6-12 are invited to join Brooke Summerour on GroupMe at
"Advent LUTHERAN CTL 6th-12th"
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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
Lizzie Akins, former Spiritual Development intern for Advent
Trevor Basilice, member
Lemont Bell, friend of Gene Reid
Regina Bressler, sister of John Lewis
Ida & James Chisolm, members
Paul Coleman, friend of Advent VDC community
Dallas Collins, family member of co-worker of Gloria Peters
Creasy family -- Karen, Brian & Hannah, sister of Sharon Thrower
Carol DiRe, member
Charliese Eichler, sister of Marylou Kuklentz
Eileen Folkerth, mother of Susan Goerke
Jan Frick, friend of Marylou Kuklentz
Jennifer Frisina, member
Herbert Goerke, father of Andy Goerke
Susan Goerke, member
Stephanie Gonzalez, preschool teacher
MaryJo Gouge, friend of Janet Rasmussen
Nylah Howard, member of Advent's brownie troop
Dick Kuklentz, member
Waylon Kuklentz, grandson of Dick & Marylou Kuklentz
Robert Williams Lewis, brother of Donald Williams
Pat Logan, friend of Harriett Easley
Ray Matthews, father of Jesse Priser
Peggy Merritt, mother-in-law of Peg Buckstad's son
Hilda Mertz, mother of Diane Jowers
Justin Mertz, nephew of Diane Jowers
Robert & Kathryn Mertz, nephew and grand-niece of Diane Jowers
Rick Messina, member
Joe Moeller, member
Anita Ortiz, mother-in-law of Herbert & Lenore Watson's Son
Leo Peeler, member
Pattie Quigley, mother of Jennie Henderson
Kalvin Roberson, member
Richard Schulz, brother-in-law of Dan & Jan Otolski
Pam Simyon, daughter-in-law of Dick & Mary Lou Kuklentz
Mary Faith Strickland, former member
David Townsend, friend of Esther Abdel-Hameed
Laura Tucker, friend of Marylou Kuklentz
Stephanie Vincent, member
Herbert Watson, member
Beverly Williams, member
Lewis Williams, member
Renate Wilson, mother of Tanya DeGrace
Celebrations
Deaths - We remember and celebrate the lives of those who have died, especially..
Robert Bird, father of Carol Riddell and grandfather of Laura Torrence on January 25
David Nance, grandfather of Samuel and Ella Misenheimer on January 31
Charles Barrett, father of Charlene Bakke on January 27
Chrisy Mertz, niece of Diane Jowers on February 6
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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