TOGETHER AT ADVENT

WEAR RED FOR PENTECOST THIS SUNDAY!

This Sunday, May 28, is the Day of Pentecost - one of the three main Festival Days of the Church Year. 

(Other Festival Days are The Resurrection of our Lord

and the Nativity of our Lord) 

We wear red at Pentecost as a reminder that our fleshly life

has become permeated with the burning fire

of the Holy Spirit; red symbolizes that

our lives are set aflame with divine love.

There will not be an evening service

Wednesday, May 31 (following Memorial Day).

In honor of Pastor Elizabeth’s nature-inspired sabbatical, let’s go on some “hikes” and explore local parks while she’s away.

Wednesday, June 7: Elm Creek Park Reserve

• 7:30 (after worship) to 9 PM
• 12400 James Deane Pkwy, Maple Grove, MN 55369
• UPDATE: meet in the grassy area next to the playground (near the swim pond)
• NOTE: Playground available for those not interested in walking

Tuesday, July 11: Eastman Nature Center

• 6:30 to 8:30 PM
• 13351 Elm Creek Rd, Dayton, MN 55369
• UPDATE: meet outside the Nature Center
• NOTE: Nature center will not be open

Monday, August 7: Fish Lake Regional Park

• 6:30 to 8:30 PM
• 14900 Bass Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55311
• UPDATE: meet in the grassy area between the main parking lot and the lake

Family, friends, and neighbors welcome! Join us whenever you can during the windows of time provided. You don't need to walk to attend!

Yummy treats and great conversation provided! Please bring your own water/beverage.

In case of inclement weather, hikes will be cancelled. Congregation will be notified via email.

Contact Chelsey Shoup if you have any questions: chelsey@shouper.com; 612-719-0361

We will host our Second Annual Neighborhood Picnic Wednesday, July 19. We will need help from several volunteers to make the day a success. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! SIGN UP HERE!

Our Gift of Love for this quarter is Avenues for Youth, which supports youth experiencing homelessness in Hennepin County. Here are two ways to help.

First, almost 89% of the youth served by Avenues are black and skin and hair care needs are a bit different from a white person's needs. We will help out by purchasing some of the hair and skin care products people need. A list of possible products is noted on this site from Amazon:

Amazon Wish List

These products are available at Target, Walmart and many other retailers as well. They do not have to be purchased at Amazon. Bring any items to the box at church labeled for Avenues between now and the end of June.

Secondly, financial support is always needed. You may give online, or by check or cash (please note "Avenues for Youth" on your form of payment). Thank You.

Check out their website Avenues for Youth for more information.

Did you know…Juneteenth is a Federal and Minnesota holiday to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves on January 1, 1863, all did not get the message until Union soldiers arrived with the news. In Galveston Texas, this arrived on June 19, 1865 and the day became known in shorthand as Juneteenth. 

Come to the forum after our June 18 service to hear representatives from Avenues for Youth talk about this day to celebrate emancipation and to learn in this season of Pentecost how we can come together to make a better life for all.  

For those of you who were unable to attend the introduction to the book club and for those of you that would like a refresher, here is the powerpoint to allow everyone to be at the same place when we meet. 

PORTICO UPDATE

The portico is in the final stages toward completion! construction.



There is now a ramp in place and the main entrance is open! Your patience has paid off!

VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Volunteering for VBS is EASY and FUN!

(PLUS you get a free cool VBS T-shirt!)

Volunteer for one day or all four - it's up to you!

Youth 9 – 12 grade (completed) and adults are needed to be Crew Leaders, Workshop Leaders, and Assistant Leaders.

5 – 8 graders (completed) are needed to assist in workshops, crews, and more!

Sign up to volunteer HERE

Prayer

Prayer is our personal connection with God and guides us individually and as a church. It is a vital part of our faith life, and an important way we can continue to minister to one another. We know that God hears our prayers and will empower us to see God’s will in our lives! 

Pray for our church and our world this week, for our community as we come together for worship each week and seek ways to live justly and safely together, and for all people on our weekly prayer list:

Jan N., Mary B., Pettie B., Sherry B., Barb H., Roxanne A., Bob T., Larry M., Alice W., Marshall W., Margaret, Brian P., and for all to be blessed by the Holy Spirit's faith.

We ask God to provide comfort to those who are struggling with health concerns, grieving the loss of a loved one, and/or experiencing difficulty in their home. 

Pray for those who serve in the military, including Advent members Erik Strootman, Maren Strootman, and Luke Wallin. 



(Due to privacy concerns and internet safety protocol, we cannot publish last names.) For confidential prayer requests, please e-mail our Prayer Chain leaders.

Thrivent Choice Dollars

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How to Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars to Advent

Pastoral Care

In the case of an emergency:

** Call the church office.

** In the event the church office is closed, please call 763-425-4243, and you will be directed to a way to contact a pastor.

Bible Study Opportunities

Pastor-led Bible Study will resume in the Fall.

• Pastor-led Bible Study Wednesdays at 11 am. In person and via Zoom. This study will focus on the upcoming Sunday's gospel lesson.

Women's Bible Study will resume in the Fall.

• Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study Thursdays at 9:30 am in the Good Shepherd Room (in-person and via Zoom).

If you would like more information, please contact Jan Christofferson, 763-493-8578. Knowledge of the Bible is not required - we are enjoying learning together the joy of the Lord as we study God's Word.

• Men's Bible Study - Mondays at 6 pm over ZOOM - If you have any questions or would like an invite please contact Derick Larson (dericklarson@gmail.com) or Don Douglas (douglas0826@gmail.com).