Sunday, May 22
The Fellowship: Devotion
Biblical Fellowship
Biblical Fellowship is not merely hanging out or just being around people, although sometimes it might look like that. Biblical fellowship is intentional relationships with a biblical community that is pointed at living lives that reflect the love of Jesus to the world around us. It is purposeful discipling relationships that encourage, support, and challenge one another to a deeper, more holy life lived for the Lord. Fellowship isn’t merely a state of being, but an action. How do we “do” Fellowship? Let’s work through this together this week.
Daily Prayers, a Digging Deeper guide and coordinating Life Group Curriculum will be available each week on Sunday to further explore The Fellowship Sermon Series. You can find those resources (and for all of our other sermon series) HERE or at the Welcome Center on Sunday.
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We can't wait to see you Sunday!
Service at 10:00am
Worship Center, Friendship Center, & Online
If you or someone you know is NEW to Adventure, please stop by the Welcome Center to pick up a Welcome bag!
Services stream live to three places: Facebook, YouTube, and our website! We know that the live stream has had some issues lately, especially those joining us on Facebook. We will be testing some new chat features on our website and app in the coming weeks if you would like to try a new option.
We thank you for your patience as we continue to troubleshoot these issues. As always, a recording of service is available on YouTube by Sunday afternoon.
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Adventure:Kids News
We are so excited to have your kids joining us on Sunday!
Here are a few things to remember each week:
1. Please preregister your child for Adventure:Kids classes each week HERE
2. Drop off begins at 9:50am for 10:00am service
3. Please use the outside entrance downstairs (follow the blue footprints). Please do not use the inside stairwell for drop off.
We can't wait to see you this Sunday!
Don't forget to check out the Adventure:Kids Book of the Month HERE
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Missions in May
Each Wednesday in May, join us in the Friendship Center at 5:30pm. Dinner is provided! Each week has a slightly different missions focus and we are excited to explore this with you!
Please read the descriptions below, check your calendars and plan to come to as many as you can! If you can pre-register for these evenings HERE we would greatly appreciate it. Registration helps us to be prepared to make these events successful.
The third Wednesday, May 18th, was focused on
"I am a Missionary"!
We enjoyed a meal and fellowship together, learned about being a missionary in our own lives and spaces and then chose mystery missions to go complete around town. It was a great night practicing being a missionary and loving on our community in some fun ways!
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THIS Wednesday, May 25th, is the Mazatlan Chili Cookoff!
Do you like to cook, eat or compete? You won’t want to miss the long awaited return of our chili cook off! You’ll be able to purchase tickets to vote on the best entries and the proceeds go directly to our sister church in Mazatlan. This will be a fun competition, voting on who can make the hottest chili, the best name, and the most unique ingredients! Bring your appetites and hear the updates on what’s been happening in Mexico the past few years!
If you want to enter your chili, make sure to sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Tanya!
If you have already entered, please be there at 5:00 pm to start setting up. Please bring your crock pot of chili, an extension cord if you have one, and any sides you want to serve your chili with.
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Monthly Session Update
As is usual, we started our meeting sharing ways we have encountered God in the past month. Session agreed that taking the time for this has been an encouragement for all of us and has also helped us to better care for each other and keep our focus on how God is working in our church. Session decided that a way to continue creating space for quality time together should include the chance to gather informally on Session meeting evenings for a sack dinner beforehand.
Pastor CJ reported that the PNW Presbytery Meeting was encouraging to him as he realized that the challenges that we are facing are quite minor compared to some of the other churches in our presbytery. He is grateful for the consistent support of the Staff and Session.
Pastor CJ led a discussion about long-term plans for Adventure. In part, this discussion emphasized how who we are now helps us to see where we might cast vision going forward. Session saw some basic themes emerge which reflect our culture of hospitality, our military community, and our multi-generational population.
- Pressing into our devotion to mission and our identity as a church known for hospitality by extending micro-missions into our surrounding community.
- Defining ourselves as a base camp for those who come into our church family temporarily because of military/jobs, and helping them to be better equipped when they leave Adventure to their next church home.
- Preparing for the “hand off” by being intentional in our multi-generational identity; telling our stories, getting systems in place, and creating a discipleship/mentorship culture so that the next generation at Adventure will be even stronger.
Elder Sandy Lewis reported that Nominating Committee has met for the first time and will meet about twice a month over the next few months. She and Elder Judy Munger ask for prayer in this process. We are excited to see who God will call into the important roles of Elders and Deacons at Adventure.
Session also discussed the Covenant Partner Class, the upcoming Congregational Gathering, and continual conversations about lining up our policies and procedures with our vision, mission and values.
Please reach out to any of the Elders if you have questions or input.
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Congregational Gathering
Sunday, May 29th, 11:30am-1:00pm
Join us for a "Bring-your-own" lunch gathering for fellowship and discussion of our mission, vision and values, and rhythms of life at Adventure of Faith.
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TOP TO BOTTOM FLOORING UPDATE
We are moving forward with the last two phases this summer!
We've raised a little over $77,000 already for the flooring, and the remaining balance left to complete this project is just a little over $7,000! So close!
We just purchased all the remaining supplies for the next (and last) two phases of this project. We have also reached out to schedule the installation of the classroom carpeting. We are looking forward to scheduling the installation of the Worship Center carpeting as soon as we can raise the last $7,000! We are celebrating how far we’ve come and excited for what’s next!
To partner with us in reaching our goal and stewarding the care of our building, you can give at www.faithadventure.com/give and put "top to bottom" in the memo section.
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Adventure:Equip
Sundays from 9:00-9:45 am through June 26
It's not too late to join! Jump in at anytime!
Our hope is that these classes will help us to grow in our understanding of the Bible, doctrine, theology and practice. They will be participatory courses done in biblical community. From those just beginning their adventure with Jesus to those who have traveled far with Him, there is a place for you, and we hope you'll join us as we pursue Jesus together!
Have a question?
(Don't forget you can get your coffee at Adventure Awakens Cafe
starting at 8:30 am before your class!)
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Senegal Store
Open Sunday mornings in the Outreach Cafe
Stop by to ask questions about Senegal missions and check out new merchandise! The store is featuring some kids clothing this month, check it out!
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We strive to be transparent and good stewards of the treasure you entrust us with. If you have questions or concerns about our family finances, please feel free to contact Leslie in the office M/T/Th (360) 876-0061 or admin@faithadventure.com
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Weekly Schedule:
Friday, May 20:
Family Kitchen, 2pm prep, 5pm serve dinner, see above
Sunday, May 22:
Adventure Awakens Cafe, open from 8:30-10:05 & 11:00-11:30
Adventure:Equip classes, 9am, contact Cory for details
Sunday Service, 10am
Tuesday, May 24:
Prayer Night Fellowship, 5:30 pm, contact Bill, Bruce, or Craig
Adventure Prayer Night, 6 pm, contact Craig or Dan for more info
Wednesday, May 25:
Missions in May: CHILI COOK-OFF, 5:30pm, see above
Thursday, May 26:
Scripture Out Loud, 5:00 pm, contact Amanda or Tish for info
Grief Share Group, 6-8 pm, contact Jean for more info
Looking Further Ahead:
Wednesday, May 25th, Mazatlan Chili Cook-Off Night, 5:30pm
Sunday, May 29th - Congregational Gathering after church
Sunday, June 5th - Grad Sunday (during church)
Wednesday, June 15th - Youth Bonfire
July 25th - July 29th - Youth Summer Camp
Don't worry if you haven't heard of some of these yet...
put them on your radar and know more details are coming!
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This section is a weekly reminder that God is Good!
He is good to us every single day & we will praise His name!
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Missions in May has been amazing to participate in, come join us at the Chili Cookoff as we continue exploring local and global missions Adventure is involved in! |
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"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” - Acts 1:8 |
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If you have stories of God's goodness from this past year, big or small, hit reply to this email and send them our way. We would love to hear them, pray in praise over them and talk to you about sharing them.
To spur your thoughts to God's goodness start by asking yourself these questions:
What Good have you witnessed recently?
What Good has God brought into your life?
What Good has God prompted you to do for one another?
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