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Holy Trinity Sunday
When we say God is the triune God, we are saying something about who God is beyond, before, and after the universe: that there is community within God. Our experience of this is reflected in Paul’s words today. When we pray to God as Jesus prayed to his Abba (an everyday, intimate parental address), the Spirit prays within us, creating between us and God the same relationship Jesus has with the one who sent him.
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Readings for this Sunday
(click on the passage to read)
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Our 3rd annual Prayer Buddy Banquet took place on Wednesday, May 23 at 6:00 p.m. The OWL (Older, Wiser, Learners) enjoyed time with their assigned youth from the year who delighted us with the answers from the getting-to-know-you type questions they had been answering throughout the school year.
After the meal, the Prayer Buddy pairings went outside and enjoyed endless rounds of Nine Square in the Air on and evening of perfect weather.
Thanks to all of our OWLs, participants, and parents for helping make this year such a success! Thanks to Matt Pittman for all of his hard work throughout the year as the program's coordinator. Thanks to Jean Pontious and all who helped make this banquet such a special occasion.
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Rev. Dr. Cheryl Peterson to teach this Sunday
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After some unforeseen schedule difficulties we are happy to announce that Dr. Peterson, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, will be joining us THIS SUNDAY in the Fellowship Hall as she leads us in a teaching discussion entitled
Font to Table, Table to Font. It is a wonderful topic by a noted professor. We hope to see you at 9:45am this Sunday!
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Brian Wilson may be the Treasurer for the Hilliard City School District, but on Wednesday night he was also a proud dad. Thirteen years after he started with the district, his youngest daughter, Grace, walked across the stage and Brian got to hand to her, her diploma.
It was a moment filled with grace, upon Grace... and one that will not soon be forgotten.
ConGRADulations to Grace and all of our High School graduates!
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There are many people who do so much for our congregation who go unnoticed.
Today we give thanks to Mike Deeter, who helps, with Ed Cooper, to mow the lawn here at Advent. It's not a glamorous job or one that you would notice... unless it wasn't done. Thank you Mike for your help!
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SHOULD I PLEDGE?
WHAT SHOULD I PLEDGE?
Many of us belong to numerous social, professional or not for profit organizations. It’s commonplace in those organizations to determine an annual budget and assess each of its members annual or monthly dues to provide for those expenses. These “dues” are in substance another annual or monthly bill to pay.
Supporting our church and its mission is different. We are called upon to be “cheerful givers” in support of Christ’s Church.
“The point is this, the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Should a cheerful giver make a written pledge to their church? Of course this is an individual choice. For many, making a pledge (writing down their intention and commitment to support the church’s mission) is an important part of the process. The pledge serves as a reminder and motivator to give cheerfully of the many blessings God has bestowed upon us.
Whether you decide to make a written pledge or not, the Bible calls upon us to give of our first fruits: “Honor the Lord from your wealth and from the first of all your produce…” Proverbs 3:9. Please pray about your commitment to the mission and ministries of Advent Lutheran Church in the coming fiscal year. May your prayerful commitment be of your first fruits.
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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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Music Appreciation Sunday
Please join us on June 3 after both worship services as we honor all of our talented musicians at Advent. Help us give praise and thanksgiving to all who have given of their time and talents to help our music department to thrive this year. During the summer, there will be special music including ensembles and small groups. Let
Jean
know if you are interested in providing special music for a service or two. Choir will begin again in late August.
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Tag Sale Collection
Collections continue until June 10. You can bring in your items on Sundays, after services, and during the week. If you bring items during the week, please call the office first to make sure the building is open.
For information on suggested donations,
click here
. Items we no longer accept,
click here
. June 10, Sunday, is the last day donations are accepted. Tag Sale this year is June 15-16. If you need a pickup or have questions, please contact
Carl Lahman
at (614) 329-8639.
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The annual Advent tag sale is coming soon -- on Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16. Come and join us for a good time! Sign up to help our visitors check out with their treasures. You can be a sorter, a packer or a money taker. Prior experience not needed. Flexible hours. Most people work 2-4 hour shifts, but shifts can be as long or short as you like.
The sale begins at 9:00 am both days, but we ask first shift workers on Friday to come at 8:30 to be sure we are ready for the rush of early shoppers. Closing is at 3:00 on Friday and 2:00 on Saturday.
Contact Diane Yoder at 614-581-4114 (cell) if you have questions or to choose the day and times that work best for you. The schedule will fill quickly. No kidding! People who have done this "job" before have such a good time, they come back each year. So get in touch with Diane soon to get your preferred spot(s).
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July 23-27, 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Get ready for an action-packed VBS adventure!
Rolling River Rampage invites children on a white-water rafting adventure to experience the ride of a lifetime with God! Along the river, children discover that life with God is an adventure full of wonder and surprise, and that they can trust God to be with them through anything. Relevant music, exciting science, creative crafts, fun recreation, and memorable Bible stories will help kids know that God is always with them as they ride the rapids of amazing grace!
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VBS Work Nights
Calling all volunteers! Please join us on Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, May 29, 2018 for VBS work nights. We need all the help we can get to transform the church into an outdoor wilderness for our 2018 VBS Rolling River Rampage. Come paint, trace, cut-out and prep decorations for the week full of summer fun.
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The Wired Word
An easy way to keep your faith going even while on summer vacation
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Summertime brings a blessed time of renewal, rest, relaxation, recreation and revitalization.
Whether you are on a vacation or stay-cation, we want to help make staying close to God easy! The Wired Word takes current events from the week and relates them to Scripture. It's an easy way to stay connected to God, and a great study to do by yourself or with others, whether you are at home or away!
Sign up to have a weekly lesson emailed right to your inbox every Thursday.
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Happenings in the Larger Church
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The
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
is a church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person--questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God's work in Christ's name for the life of the world.
View the video below, meant for viewing at Synod Assemblies and for the entire churc
h. Click on the video below to hear
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton talk about what it means to be a Lutheran in this 2018 Synod Assembly video entitled, "We are Lutheran."
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SUMMER MINISTRY GUIDE
- May 28 Office Closed Memorial Day
- June 1 and 2 Southern Ohio Synod Assembly
- June 3 Music Appreciation Sunday
- 1st Sunday Fellowship Between Services
- June 6 Youth – Cedar Point Trip 7:30 a.m.
- June 10 – 15 Confirmation Camp / Pathfinders
- June 10 Congregational Meeting 9:45 a.m.
- June 15 and 16 Tag Sale 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- June 24 – July 3 ELCA Youth Gathering
- July 1 - 1st Sunday Fellowship Between Services
- July 4 Office Closed 4th of July
- July 23 - 27 Vacation Bible School 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
- July 29 Old Time Gospel Service – ONE SERVICE 10:30 a.m. with an ALL Church Picnic/ Ice Cream Social – Advent 12:00 p.m.
- July 30 – Aug 9 Carpet Installation
- August 5 1st Sunday Fellowship Between Services
- August 12 Blessing of the Backpacks Both Services
- August 26 Youth/Parent Meeting 5:30 p.m.
- August 30 Adult Choir Kickoff 7:00 p.m.
- September 2 - 1st Sunday Fellowship Between Services
- September 3 Office Closed Labor Day
- September 8 “God’s Work, Our Hands” Community Service Project 10:00 a.m.
- September 9 RALLY DAY – Beginning of Sunday School Year 9:45 a.m.
Youth Summer Ministry Schedule
- DreamTeam (our VBS song and dance troupe for 1st-6th graders) will be rehearsing throughout May, June, and July in preparation for the week of Vacation Bible School.
- Wednesday June 6th – Cedar Point Trip
- Sunday June 10- Friday June 15th – Advent Goes to Camp! - Confirmation and Pathfinders Camp – Lutheran Memorial Camp
- Saturday June 23rd – Gathering Cookout – Time and location TBA
- Sunday June 24 – Wednesday June 27th – MYLE (Multicultural Youth Leadership Event) – Houston, TX
- Tuesday June 26th – Tuesday July 3rd – With travel days – The ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, TX
- Monday July 23rd – July 27th – Vacation Bible School! 9:00-11:30am; Ages – 3 (potty trained) – 6th Grade
- Sunday July 29th – Gospel Service with VBS participation
- Sunday August 26th – Parent/ Youth Meeting for Confirmation and Sr. High
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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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