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If you would like to be added to the prayer list or know someone whom you would like added, please email diana@adventks.org.
(Names will remain on the list for two weeks unless notified.)
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Tuesday and Thursday morning prayer includes a reflection on the passage for the day from Forward Day by Day. You can follow along with the daily passages and reflections here. | |
Some had a little extra fun in the photo booth at Sunday's picnic... | |
Do you want to update your personal information, individual photo, or family photo?
Click below for a step by step guide. We would love to fill our directory with your smiling faces! You are also welcome to email a jpeg photo to
sarah@adventks.org if you prefer.
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2023 Pledge Campaign
It is time again for our annual Pledge Campaign. In the upcoming week you will receive your pledge materials in the mail. Please review the materials, prayerfully consider your pledge amount and make a pledge by returning the pledge card or going online and completing the pledge form at https://www.adventks.org/pledge
Our annual Pledge Campaign is important because the campaign provides funds for next year’s operating budget. How much you give is not important. It is your commitment to give that is critical to supporting the 2023 budget. And, as we welcome Rev. Tim Johnson as our new rector, we want to make sure that he has the necessary resources to support our mission and ministry in the coming year.
We ask that all pledges be made by Celebration Sunday on October 23rd so that the vestry has time to plan the budget for 2023. Please plan to join us on October 23rd to celebrate the many ways God has richly blessed this faith community in the past and will continue to bless us in the future.
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E-Giving & Auto Debit
If you would like to make your contribution payments online by credit card or debit card, please go to www.adventks.org/giving and click on the green E-Giving button. If you have any questions or problems, please contact Diana.
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Drive to the station, STOP for your donation, DROP your donation to an Advent volunteer, and simply ROLL away.
It is a good way for Advent to support our community needs and conveniently support everyone kind enough to take the time to donate items in a one-stop way.
OCTOBER 15 9am to 1pm
Click here for full list
Kennett Area Food Cupboard (KACS)
The Community Warehouse
LaMancha
ProjectCure
Orphan Grain Train
VA (Veteran’s Administration) Hospital in Coatesville
SHARE SHARE SHARE with friends and neighbors!
It is easy, fun, and a great way for ADVENT to show our Partnership in Ministry.
Thank you for your support.
Kym Dyer Vestry, PIM Commission
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UPCOMING EVENTS :
9/25 Children's Sabbath
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Sunday School
Kindergarten through 6th graders
Sunday school is back!
Each Sunday, we'll be offering programming for our K-6th graders. Some Sundays we'll have traditional Sunday School with a Bible Lesson or Godly Play, some we'll have the kids do a service project (Giving Back Sundays), and some we'll host a Stay & Play Sunday where we encourage our kids to worship together and stay for fellowship after. All activities will run from 9:30 - 10:15 am unless otherwise noted. We know that families are very busy so we hope you will join us on the Sundays that fit your schedule. There is no homework or prep needed!
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UPCOMING EVENTS :
9/30-10/1 Confirmation Retreat
Our overnight at Tel Hall Camp in Honeybrook, PA
will be a great way to kick off our year.
Meet at 5:30 pm on Friday and be picked up at 4 pm on
Saturday. RSVP here!
For a full Fall schedule, click here.
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Confirmation Class
7th and 8th graders
Confirmation is an intentional space and time for young people to explore the promises made in baptism. Students are encouraged to explore issues of formation and discipleship in a way that informs both the present and the future and prepares them to participate more fully in the life and mission of the Church. This is a 2 year program that meets on Sunday nights during the school year from 6:00-7:15 unless otherwise noted. There will be learning, fellowship, and fun!
Classes will begin on 10/16 and will be held at St. Michael Lutheran Church.
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UPCOMING EVENTS :
10/16 - Pumpkin Carving, Bonfire, & Confirmation Class
All members of Youth Group and Confirmation Class are invited to join us for fellowship and some fun fall activities (5 - 7:15 pm)
11/13- Friendsgiving
There will be food! (Need we say more?) (5-7:15pm)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES :
Click here to sign up for various volunteer opportunities.
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Our Youth Group is combined with St. Michael Lutheran Church. We hope that Youth Group is a safe space that our youth
- Know that they are welcomed and loved as they are
- Can gather to build meaningful connections between God, faith, and real life
- Have a safe space to wrestle with questions and for dialogue
- Will know they are loved by God, one another, and that they have a supportive community Will build meaningful relationships
- Foster a heart for serving others as Jesus teaches us to love our neighbor
We will meet once a month on Sunday Evenings from 5:00-7:15 for food, fun, and formation.
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Adult Formation Feedback Form | |
Please take the time to fill out the Adult Formation Feedback Form so that Advent's Adult Formation Group may consider your interests as planning is underway for new programming.
If you prefer a hard copy version of this form, you can locate a hardcopy in the narthex on Sunday morning or in fellowship hall.
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NEW!
Introduction to praying with the Icons
Tuesday, October 18 at 7pm
Barbara Thornton will be presenting a program on Introduction to Icons and How to Pray with an Icon.
Come and be present with God. Learn about how an icon is created, the symbolism and other interesting facts.
This event will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of the Advent in the sanctuary
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NEW!
Bhagavad Gita Book Study
Wednesdays beginning September 21st
6:30pm-7:30pm via Zoom
Please join us for this new spiritual book club. The Bhagavad Gita is the most widely utilized spiritual text in the world. We will read the book together and discuss the story and philosophy. We will follow the edition by Eknath Easwaran (available on Amazon, etc.).
Summary:
The Bhagavad Gita centers around an impending war. The leader of the army is the heroic archer named Arjuna. Arjuna becomes a metaphor for our highest self. Arjuna's chariot driver, Krishna, is said to be a descended form of God. Krishna becomes the metaphor for our higher consciousness. The Gita is a dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna as Arjuna doubts himself on the battlefield, and Krishna gives wise advice to help him get through his struggles. Krishna gives Arjuna the confidence to fight the battle and win the war. (War is used as an allegory for the constant battles of everyday life.) The Bhagavad Gita illustrates timeless wisdom for our own internal war, and the quest for self-realization every human engages in.
Topic: Bhagavad Gita Book Study
Sep 28, 2022 06:30 PM
Oct 5, 2022 06:30 PM
Nov 9, 2022 06:30 PM
Nov 16, 2022 06:30 PM
Nov 23, 2022 06:30 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88069647149?pwd=RWlWT1RVTGIyc0E0QTYrcmxKbWRadz09
Meeting ID: 880 6964 7149
Passcode: 173540
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NEW!
"Building Hope in Belize"
Sunday, October 23 at 11:15am
in fellowship hall or via Zoom
Join us in the fellowship hall as Celia and Doug share with us the mission trip they took to Belize.
Topic: Advent Adult Ed presentation "Building Hope in Belize"
Time: Oct 23, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83172174076?pwd=bnVRcXdJUTVyaG1VNGZtS3psWVQwQT09
Meeting ID: 831 7217 4076
Passcode: 274464
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Bible Study
Exploring of our Christian Roots; Growing our Christian Lives
Wednesdays,
10am – 11:30am
via Zoom
We are currently reading the last chapter of “The Heart of Christianity” when we resume. We will also be choosing our next project, so please join us then with any suggestions for other studies.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/230419739?pwd=ZXNvTFdzZFJWeVBoOUxNdWVnMVhOQT09
Meeting ID: 230 419 739
Password: 875589
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In honor of St Francis of Assisi
Sunday, October 2nd
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Join us for Blessing of the Animals at 9:45am in front of the church doors.
Join the Chancel Choir as they honor the witness of St Francis at 4pm with a Taize service.
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VOLUNTEERS!!!
You keep our services running smoothly each and every week! Thank you for your time and talents!
Are you interested in joining in the fun?
Contact sarah@adventks.org to learn more about how you can lend a hand in upcoming services.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
Saturday, Sept 24th
10am-12pm
All welcome to join in as we welcome the first official day of Autumn.
It is a perfect time to start shawls and lap blankets and prayer squares as well as other items.
The cooler weather will soon be upon us and there are always people who may need a "prayerful, warming hug of comfort".
Bring any completed projects, works in process or challenges for the collective wisdom of the group to assist.
New friends and guests are always welcome, regardless of skill levels.
We're still doing a BYOB - Bring Your Own Beverages and or snacks.
RSVP Yay or Nay please
to Diane cousinsd@gmail.com
or Gerry gpcousins@gmail.com
As always you are welcome to forward this message.
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Advent Meals Ministry
Helping Those In Need One Meal At A Time
Come Cook With Us
Do you enjoy cooking or providing meals for those in need? Advent’s Meals Ministry is seeking volunteers who love to prepare and deliver meals to help members of the community who are recovering from medical issues, personal crisis, loss or have newborn infants. Please call the Church Office at 610-444-4624 or email Kathleen Rhodes at rhodes.bk@gmail.com to express interest.
Advent Meals Ministry Planning Meeting:
Sunday, October 2, 2022, 11:15AM
Location: Church of Advent St Jude room and via Zoom
Church of Advent is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82621185211?pwd=L2krNDFLcFNYMjB3UTZCZ3pXSFErQT09
Meeting ID: 826 2118 5211
Passcode: 616586
All Interested in Supporting Advent’s Meals Ministry – Please Join Us!
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Calendar ID : 305487
Security code : 6675
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