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We are Advent Lutheran Church. As diverse children of God, we strive to be the embodiment of that which God wants all people on earth to be. We love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. We love our neighbor as ourselves, and express this love in service to others. By accepting God's gift of grace through our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, we are reconciled to God forever.
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Worshipping at 10am Sundays
Sunday School Offerings 9-9:45am
Children & Youth ages 4 through 4th grade: Godly Play Room
Grades 5-12 and Confirmation: Wubben-Smith House
Adults: Parlor - DVD and lively, relevant discussion about "Life and Writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer"
Adults: Campus Center -- through February 23 -- "Life Together" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Other Opportunities for Study
Wednesdays 11:45am, through February 26, room 136 --
"Life Together" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Sunday, February 16 -- in Campus Cente
r immediately after Worship -- Christian Contemplative Life
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SEMI-ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Notice is hereby offered of a Congregational meeting scheduled for Sunday, February 2nd,immediately after the service. Topics will include: 1) Update on the Congregational Vitality Survey, 2) Financial review - midyear, 3) Update on Jubilee Capital Appeal and status of projects. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
A QUICK LISTING OF SCHEDULED EVENTS AT ADVENT
Details of most events are found in this newsletter (marked with *)
Thursday nights @ 7pm and Saturday mornings at 10am -- YogaFaith in Orinson Hall
Wednesdays through February 19 -- 11:45-12:45 Room 136 -
Lunch & Learn - Bonhoeffer's "Life Together
February 1 -- Saturday morning YogaFaith starts in Orinson at 10am - ongoing *
February 2 -- Semi-annual Congregational Meeting following Worship *
February 2 -- K-4 and 5-6 groups meeting in gym at 11:45
February 2 -- Kids for Christ and Route56 groups meet after worship
February 6-9 - Storytelling Event at Advent and Cross and Crown *
February 9 -- No children or youth Sunday School -- field trip for High School and confirmands
February 13 -- Movie Night in Parlor -- "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" -- 6pm
February 16 -- The Spiritual Practice of Journaling in Campus Center following worship *
February 18 -- LMM at 6:30 -- location TBD
February 20 -- Adventurers 12 noon in Gathering Space
February 23 -- Women of the Bible study in Parlor after Worship
February 25 -- Theology on Tap at Armored Cow Brewery, 7pm *
February 25 -- Micah 6:8 (Social Justice) small group - Parlor 7pm *
February 26 -- Ash Wednesday service at 7pm in sanctuary
February 29 -- Snow tubing for youth - rescheduled from January 11 *
March 21 -- Spring Advent Mission Immersion Event *
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NEW NEWS FROM ADVENT
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To Dale Tyson and Marc Jensen for painting the hallway in the Sunday School area! You're super!
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NO CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL ON FEBRUARY 9
High School and Confirmation students will go on a field trip to Cross and to Cross and Crown Lutheran Church that Sunday. Here is the link for sign-up for students and also for 3 chaperones to accompany them:
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IT'S SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY AT ADVENT!!!!
This Sunday is Souper Bowl Sunday. Keeping with Advent tradition, our youth will be collecting money for the hungry that day. This year money collected will go to 2 sources. One will be towards the meal that the youth and Girl Scouts are serving our RITI guests on February 17. The other will be to support the Advent Food Pantry and Advent Has Heart bags for the homeless.. Because of the congregational meeting following the service, small pots will be passed during the offering time for your donations to this. There will be no regular first-Sunday World Offering collection. Bring your change and your green dollars and even checks will be accepted. Just write "Souper bowl" on the memo line.
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2020 ADVENT MISSION IMMERSION EVENT
 Join the Advent community as we continue our mission immersion! Open to all adults and youth 6th grade and over in the congregation, this mission day is designed to bring us together as we serve the community. On Saturday, March 21, we meet at Advent at 9:00 am. After an opening prayer, we will head to the Galilee Center to learn about all the work they do to support the refugee population in Charlotte. Depending on weather, we will participate in some of the following projects:
Work in the community garden
Bake dessert for community-wide lunch
Paint a mural to beautify the outdoor storage
Take a prayer walk and we pick up litter in the area
Walk a labyrinth
The day will conclude at Galilee at 3:30 with a service of reflection.
Please contact Brooke Watson-Summerour at
youthandmilestones@adventlu.org or Carol Schierlmann at
spiritualdev@adventlu.org for questions. Sign up requested by February 22nd.
To sign up yourself, your young person OR to volunteer as chaperone/driver, see the website link to Sign Up Genius or see Brooke or Carol.
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FEBRUARY IS HEART HEALTH MONTH 
- Do you know that smokers are 2 to 4 times more likely to get heart disease?
- Do you know that salt can raise your blood pressure? And that high blood pressure puts a greater strain on your heart?
- Do you get enough sleep? Too little sleep can affect your heart health.
- Do you eat healthy foods and are you physically active?
Now is a good time to start making lifestyle changes that include healthy eating and daily physical activity. Take good care of your body. God created you!
"Live Abundantly" Advent Health Ministry Team
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ADVENT RECOGNIZED BY CHARLOTTE CROP WALK!
The Charlotte CROP Walk Recognition Dinner was held Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Advent was recognized as
 both a sponsor and top faith-based fundraiser. Sponsor support covers administrative costs and makes it possible for 100% of all funds raised by walkers to be used directly for fighting hunger. Advent raised $10,910 and was not only the top fundraiser in our membership category(1-399), but was the second highest fundraiser among all Charlotte faith-based fundraisers. Way to go Advent!!!!
The 41st Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk moved back to Sunday in 2019. Funds raised increased by 18% and the number of walkers doubled according to organizers. The Walk raised $181,826 and $45,456 of that amount (25%) will be used locally. These funds are split between the Second Harvest Food Bank, Crisis Assistance Ministry, and Loaves and Fishes which are the three local agencies that work together to address hunger in our community.
The Charlotte Walk remains the top CROP Hunger walk in NC and one of the top CROP Hunger walks in the nation. The theme for the event was Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher, and attendees enthusiastically sang and clapped to the Jackie Wilson's famous Motown tune. Many thanks to all of our walkers and those that supported them. Together we can make a difference! Special kudos go to Jennie Henderson for again coordinating Advent's involvement in the walk. It's never too soon to begin planning for the 2020 walk that will be held again on a Sunday in October.
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REPEATING NEWS... IN CASE YOU
MISSED IT BEFORE!!!!
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Giving statements for 2019 are in church mailboxes. Please check your mailbox soon to pick it up.
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Next week starts the Storytelling Workshop you've been hearing about. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to put your personal story together. See the flyer below. All congregational members are invited to participate in the Storytelling Event either by registering as a participant or attending the sharing of the stories on February 6th at Advent. To register as a full participant, see Pastor Ward or Carol Schierlmann. Note that you are not required to present your story to the congregation!
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Below is the "Sign-up Genius" page that lists the slots for upcoming Room In The Inn nights during February. Please check for what isn't covered for upcoming weeks and sign up if you are available. Here is the link:
Upcoming Needs: 2/4 morning cleanup, 2/17 2 people for sleepover
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YOGA-FAITH SATURDAY MORNING CLASS BEGINS FEBRUARY 1 AT 10am
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SUPER SOUP FOR JANUARY
Winter chills have us heading to the soup bowl for warmth and hearty nourishment. When you're stocking up on your favorite canned soups, please remember to bring a few for the Food Pantry. The pop-top types are especially welcomed by those who might have access to a microwave but no can opener.
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Members are encouraged to utilize the grassy area behind the church on Sunday morning, if possible, in order to free up spaces in the parking lot for visitors. Please park straight in on the grass in a single row and ensure your car is completely out of the roadway.
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he church office will be open 10 hours a day, Monday through Thursday and closed on Fridays.
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, 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
CHURCH AND WUBBEN SMITH HOUSE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
Please be sure to return thermostats to the proper setting when leaving the building. This is especially important when using one of the classrooms heated or cooled by the remote-controlled wall units.
ELECTRONIC 'GIVERS' PARTICIPATE IN WORSHIP
Electronic givers can find special cards in the pews that can be used when the offering plate is passed if desired. .
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Worship Schedule for February 2nd
4th Sunday of Epiphany
Lesson: Micah 6:1-8 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
Lay Assistant
Andy Hagle
Usher Captain
Jon Eklund
Greeters
Charlene Bakke & Don Hagerman
Acolytes
Ashley Watson & Andi Honeycutt
Altar Guild
Lisa Droste & Diane Large
Counters
Marc Jensen & Don Veit
Bread
Cathy Bolen
Worship Schedule for February 9th
5th Sunday of Epiphany
Lesson: Isaiah 58:1-9a[9b-12]
Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20
Lay Assistant
Teleah Amaker
Usher Captain
Pam Rhynes
Reader
Eric Heberlig
Greeters
Joyce Veit & John Lewis
Acolytes
Brooke & Abby Hibbeler
Altar Guild
Susan Casper & Diane Large
Counters
Don Veit & Marc Jensen
Bread
Joan Moeller
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Flowers on the altar today are given by Rich and Karen Schwartz in honor of the 14th birthdays of Tyler and Andrew
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Spiritual Development
Come and join the Advent Book Club. Meeting at
6pm
at University Panera on dates specified. All are welcome. Contact Jennie Henderson (
jhendersonfit@gmail.com
).
February 14 -- "Educated: A Memoir" by Tara Westover
March 13 -- "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman
April 17 -- "The Soul of an American President: The Untold Story of Dwight D. Eisenhower's Faith" by Alan Sears.
May 15 -- "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
June 12 -- "Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery" by Scott Kelly
(Note: Book titles are subject to change)
YOGAFAItH
Meets Thursday nights
at 7pm and 10am on Saturday mornings beginning February 1st, in the gym. Our instructor is Darlene Kendrick. New people are invited to join at any time. Just show up with a mat and $5!
For questions, contact Brooke at
youthandmilestones@adventlu.org
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 3 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: What does it mean to be a man in contemporary American society? This group meets one Tuesday night a month in the evening and will discuss current events, read books and consult the ancient texts as they seek each other's wisdom and friendship.
World Wisdom: This group feels called to explore what it means to be part of the whole human race. For this fall they plan to work together to bring comfort and welcome to immigrants who are passing through Charlotte. They will do this with the assembling of snack and hygiene bags. Contacts are Toni Hagerman and Esther Abdel-Hameed.
Theology on Tap: This group meets with new friends from Newell Presbyterian Church monthly at the Armored Cow Brewery in the Sam's University parking lot at 7pm to discuss contemporary topics. Upcoming schedule is as follows: February 25, March 24, April 28, May 26. Please see Pastor Ward or Carol Schierlmann with questions.
Micah 6:8 Ministry (new name for Social Justice group): This group focuses on issues of racial and social justice. They take advantage of local opportunities to learn about and advocate for social justice. Meeting dates and times are at 7pm on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Beginning book study of "America" Original Sin" by Jim Wallis. Contact is Diane Wassum.
Bible in Action: This group will study the Bible together utilizing many different platforms. Contact is Pastor Ward.
COMMUNICATE AND CONNECT:
Join the closed "Advent Friends" Facebook group to stay abreast of events and see photos.
If you would like to receive occasional important Advent news via text message on your phone, please text 'Advent' to 96362 or scan the QR code on the notices posted around the building.
(Please note: you must be at least 16 years of age to participate in the program. You may receive up to five (5) text messages per month for which you may be charged by your mobile phone carrier. You may opt out of this service at any time by texting 'stop' to 96362 or by emailing
churchadministrator@adventlu.org
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 Smile.Amazon. 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.
GIVING ENVELOPES IN THE PEWS
Advent appreciates all gifts, but we also want to give credit where credit is due! If you give cash using the blank envelopes in the pews, please put your name on the envelope so we can properly record your donation. If you want part or all of your gift to go to any special fund other than the General Fund, please note that on the envelope also.
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Outreach
USING YOUR VOICE TO SHAPE LEGISLATION
In our world of constant turmoil, we as Lutherans may be assisted in our mission to follow Christ by studying the ELCA's guidance on "Addressing Social Concerns".
As Scripture teaches, faith is active in love, and love calls for justice in the relationships and structures of society. Our grateful response to God's love and grace motivates us to live lives that demonstrate our responsibility for the well-being of society, communities and the environment.
In response to the ELCA call for working for social justice our Advent Social Ministry Board is expanding our mission to more intentionally support our congregation and our community in addressing social justice issues. We now have a small group dedicated to that initiative called Micah 6:8. If you are interested in getting regular updates on what's going on with social ministry/social justice initiatives in our church and in our community please join our AAA Google Group (Advent Advocacy Activities). You can join the Google Group by contacting Shannon Homesley at
ShannonHomesley@gmail.com .
If you wish to financially aid those devastated by hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, or other natural disasters, Lutheran Disaster Response will directly reach the victims. To donate, make your donation payable to Advent with disaster relief in the memo line, and we will send your contribution in with any others received.
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Youth at Advent
(No children and youth Sunday School on February 9)
To stay "in the know" about our Youth, please join our new Remind App by signing up here:
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
(reschedule from January 11th)
OUR MILESTONE AND YOUTH GROUPS AT ADVENT
KIDS 4 CHRIST
The Kids 4 Christ youth group is for children Kindergarten through 4th grade. This group celebrates several milestones, including First Communion and Blessing of the Backpacks. We meet once a month on the first Sunday immediately after worship for lunch, fellowship, and Bible study. Sunday School for this group meets in the Godly Play Room from 9-9:45 each Sunday.
MIDDLE SCHOOL/Route 56
The Middle School youth group is for youth 5th and 6th grade and prepares students for entering confirmation. We celebrate our Mission and Service Milestone. This group also meets once a month on the first Sunday immediately after worship for lunch, fellowship, and Bible study. Mission work and BYG-er camp is included with this group. Sunday School for this group meets in the Wubben Smith House from 9-9:45 each Sunday.
CONFIRMATION
This group meets throughout the year for two consecutive years as they learn about what it means to be a Christian and a Lutheran. They explore the Bible, Christian history and faith development. Sunday School for this group meets in the Wubben Smith House from 9-9:45 each Sunday.
HIGH SCHOOL
This group ranges from fellowship to mission trips. We have a dynamic schedule to accommodate busy high school students grades 9
th
-12
th
. Sunday School for this group meets in the Wubben Smith House from 9-9:45 each Sunday.
SALTY SUNDAYS
For 6th grades through 12th grade -- This group meets at the church 2 Sundays each month following worship for fellowship, fun, and study.
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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 the church office with updates (
officeadm@adventlu.org or
churchadministrator@adventlu.org)
Illness or Other Needs
Bill Aldred, friend Marylou & Dick Kuklentz
Josh Baker, nephew of Abby Bostian
Lemont Bell, friend of Gene Reid
Laurie Berger, friend of Harriett Easley
Lauren Bradshaw, friend of Sarah Sue Hardinger
Freddie Bridges, mother of Michelle Hagle
Peg Buckstad, member
Edie Bush, former member
Ida & James Chisolm, members
Freda Christ, member - has now returned to Charlotte to continue recovery
Marie Cochran, member
Carol DiRe, member
Angel Duggins, sister to Laurie Stimac's daughter-in-law
Charliese Eichler, sister of Marylou Kuklentz
Mike Eleazer, father-in-law of the McKittrick's daughter
Eileen Folkerth, mother of Susan Goerke
Vinnie Frisina, member
Jennifer Gazda, member
MaryJo Gouge, friend of Janet Rasmussen
Consuella Harge, friend of Marie Cochran
Chris Jackson,frequent visitor
Christian Jones, grandson of co-worker (no member name provided)
Jeannie Jones, former Preschool teacher & friend of Marie Cochran
Bill Kirkpatrick, friend of Gene Reid
Dick Kuklentz, member
Waylon Kuklentz, grandson of Dick & Marylou Kuklentz
Richard & Phyllis Lester, parents of Sharon Thrower
Nancy Lowndes, daughter-in-law of Dawn Schaeffer
Ray Matthews, father of Jesse Priser
Justin Mertz, nephew of Diane Jowers
Mertz Family, family of Diane Jowers
Rick Messina, member
Stephen Moeller, son of Joe and Joan Moeller
Dick Moser, the uncle of Sharon Thrower
Charlotte Nodine, Mother-in-law of Sarah Beth Mortensen Nodine
Deb Park, member
Leo Peeler, member
Chip Priser, member
Barbara Reid, aunt of Susan Lewis
Shannon Roberson, member
Donald Roth, nephew of Kalvin Roberson
Eric Sanburg, former member
John Sawin, cousin of Carolyn Osborne
Richard Schulz, brother-in-law of Dan & Jan Otolski
Pam Simyon, daughter-in-law of Dick & Mary Lou Kuklentz
Myra Steele, sister-in-law of Jennifer Frisina
Daniel Veit, son of Don and Joyce Veit
Herbert Watson, member
Beverly Williams, member
Lewis Williams, member
Lisa Williams, member
Renaté Wilson, mother of Tanya DeGrace
Our RITI guests on January 27th:
Sean, Melea, Sheila, Linda, Annie, Bryant, Lenora, Leanne, Tia, Donald, Leroy, Adrienne, Sherraunda, Jaylyn
Deaths -- We remember and celebrate the lives of those who have died, especially ....
George Sachno, Vice President of North Carolina Lutheran Men in Mission, on January 17
Michael Stevens on January 20
Always keep ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and NC Synod Bishop Tim Smith in your prayers.
For additions or updates to this listing:
or Harriett Easley at ChurchAdministrator@adventlu.org, or 704-549-1555 ext. 101 or Pam Rhynes at officeadm@adventlu.org ext 103
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