ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH
8840 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28213
704-549-1555
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Weekly News and Prayers on July 15, 2021
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YouTube channel -- Advent Lutheran Church ELCA Charlotte
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8th Sunday after Pentecost
Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6 and Mark 6:30-34 53-56
ADVENT WORSHIP
COME JOIN US !!!!
Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 10am in Orinson Hall
To access the online worship service:
Go to adventlu.org and then click on the link for the worship service on the home page
Serving this week:
Lay Assistant - Angie Martin
Reading - Alex Christ
Altar Guild - Susan Casper
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ADVENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Now on summer break - will return in September
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MONDAYS -- Lunch & Learn (previously called Devo)
12 noon - 1pm via Zoom -- normally 1st & 3rd Mondays -- Next session is August 30
"The Book of Joy" is beginning August 30 (see article below for details)
To connect:
Meeting ID: 863 8714 4586 Passcode: 484478
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PARLOR CLASS -- Resumes Tuesday, July 20, 7pm
Will gather at the Wine Vault for devotions and discussion -- this will be ongoing for several weeks
Everyone invited to join!
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WEDNESDAYS -- LUNCH AND LEARN -- new name "Wednesday Word"
Now on summer break -- will return in September with study of John
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Full details of these events elsewhere in this email
Thursday, July 15 -- 11:30am Adventurers at IHOP
Thursday, July 15 -- 7pm LMM at Kannapolis Cannon Ballers game
Sunday, July 18 -- 10am Worship in Orinson Hall
Tuesday, July 20 -- 7pm Parlor Class at the Wine Vault
Sunday, July 25 -- 10am Worship in Orinson Hall
Sunday, July 25 -- 11:30am-1pm - PreK through 5th grade prepare for VBS
Sunday, August 1 -- "Christmas in July" supplies deadline for returning donations
Saturday, August 7 -- 9:30am Memorial Service for Freda Christ
Sunday, August 8 -- 4:30pm REAP (Racial Equality Action Partners
September 24-26 -- Wild Women Weekend at Lutheridge
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MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR FREDA CHRIST
On Saturday, August 7, at 9:30am Advent will officially celebrate the life of our beloved Freda Christ who joined the church triumphant on November 19, 2020. Her ashes will be interred in the Columbarium following the service. The congregation is invited to participate. A reception will be held afterwards in Orinson Hall for the family and all who attend the service.
All attendees who have not been vaccinated are encouraged to wear a mask for their safety and that of those around them.
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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING UPDATE
On Sunday, July 11, the congregation gathered after the worship service to conduct the annual congregational meeting. Thank you to all who participated!
Elections of council and other board positions were conducted. All candidates were elected by voice vote and will be installed this Sunday, July 18. Many thanks to all those whose terms of service to Council, Wubben Endowment, Wubben Distribution, and the Nominating Committee completed as of June 30.
The newly elected are as follows:
Council: Eric Heberlig as Vice President; Esther Abdel-Hameed as Social Ministry & Adventure PreSchool liaison; Mary Chris as Welcome/Witness liaison; Jim Hintz as Stewardship liaison; Ashley Watson as Youth liaison; Anne Brown as Advocacy liaison; Jennifer Canipe as Council Secretary; Pam Rhynes as Treasurer. They join Gary Martin as President; Natalie Eklund as Nurture & Fellowship; Arlene Cash as Worship; Wayne Miller as Property, Deloris Bainbridge as Spiritual Development.
Wubben positions: Ed Efird to Wubben Investment (joining Andrea Hankins and Mark Large) and Russ McKittrick to Wubben Distribution (joining Lisa Droste, Kelly Schrader, Jeff Hibbeler, and Peter Christ).
Nominating committee: Tim Caldwell, Barb Blish, Alex Christ, Jon Eklund (joining Arlene Cash, Mona Ingolia, Marc Jensen).
Additionally, the 2021-22 financial Plan of Ministry was approved with a total budget of $532,898 which includes a challenge of $85,530. The APS financial Plan of Ministry was approved with a total budget of $143,072. Anyone who wishes to receive a copy of the entire Plan of Ministry can request it from Pam Rhynes ( pamrhynes@carolina.rr.com).
Gary Martin, Council President, presented an update for the Jubilee Capital program. A total of $102,268 was committed by the congregation in 2019. Through June 30 a total of $68,747.64 has been donated and we have received another $66,598 in matches from the Wubben Endowment. While the 2-year campaign has officially reached the end of the two years, donations are still accepted as there is $13,402 left in available matches from the Endowment.
More details on the Plan of Ministries and the Jubilee Capital Campaign will be provided in the Treasurer's Report that will be published in August for the fiscal year 2020-21.
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ATTENTION GARDENERS!
If anyone is overrun with vegetables, we would love use them in Our Neighbors Plate meal on July 22. We are looking for carrots, zucchini, squash, tomatoes, carrots, and onion to make roasted veggies to go along with BBQ! No donation is too small, as it all adds up. Please drop off in the kitchen at Advent labeled ONP 7/22 this Sunday or later, but before the 22nd. If you have questions, contact Caroline at 704-608-8474.
Thank you from our Advent neighbors who are receiving the meals and from our meal budget!
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RACIAL JUSTICE VBS: UNITY OF ALL PEOPLE
PRE-K THROUGH 5TH GRADE
This year Spiritual Development is offering a hybrid Vacation Bible School. On July 25th after the 10am worship service from 11:30am-1:00 pm, children and youth will be gathering to tie-dye Unity shirts and to pick up their packets. If you are unable to attend on the 25th, packets may be picked up on the 27th from 9:30-1:00 or on the 29th from 4-7 pm at Advent. Just let Brooke (youthandmilestones@adventlu.org) or Carol (spiritualdev@adventlu.org) know which day or to make other arrangements if those dates and times do not work.
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NEW ADVENT DIRECTORY AVAILABLE
An updated Member and Frequent Visitor Directory has been placed in each of the mailboxes at church. Be sure to pick up your copy the next time you're at church. If you need an email version of the directory sent to you, please notify Pam ( pamrhynes@carolina.rr.com). |
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY KICKED OFF ON JULY 4TH!
Once again, Lutheran Services of the Carolinas has provided to us a list of children needing help with bookbags and supplies for the coming year. Look for the list of names as well as the bookbags on the table in the Gathering Space. Supplies should be purchased and returned in the bookbag by August 1st..
This year, there are 32 children on the list. Backpacks have been purchased for all of them through an award from the Wubben Endowment. A suggested list of basic supplies will be provided at the sign-up table but you are welcome to exceed the basics.
If you are unable to shop, please drop a check in the offering plate or contribute online with “Christmas in July” typed in the fund name field. We will find a shopper for you!
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BE GOOD TO YOURSELF!
Hot weather has come to Charlotte. We all need to hydrate. Here are a few important benefits of drinking water:
- Anti-aging effects on the skin
- Improved physical performance
- Weight management
- Increased energy levels
- Improved digestion
“Live Abundantly” .... from your Advent Health Ministry Team
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MONDAY LUNCH AND LEARN -- ALL ARE WELCOME!
The Book of Joy
Two spiritual giants; one timeless question.
Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived more than fifty years of exile and the soul-crushing violence of oppression. Despite their hardships—or, as they would say, because of them—they are two of the most joyful people on the planet.
In April 2015, Archbishop Tutu traveled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala, India, to celebrate His Holiness's eightieth birthday and to create what they hoped would be a gift for others. They looked back on their long lives to answer a single burning question: How do we find joy in the face of life's inevitable suffering?
We will begin a study of this book in our Monday Lunch & Learn Class (formerly called DEVO) on August 30th. This class will run from 12:00 – 1:00 on Zoom so that more folks can join. Our Lunch & Learners often bring their food to “class” so they can get back to their busy lives right after we finish. Please email Carol Schierlmann (spiritualdev@adventlu.org) if you plan to attend. If you are interested in this book but cannot make this day/time, email and let me know what day/time would work for you. If there is enough interest, we will offer it twice.
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CALLING ADVENT WOMEN (AND FRIENDS)
ARE YOU READY FOR A WILD WOMEN WEEKEND AT LUTHERIDGE???
The theme is: “CREATED & CALLED…for a time such as this”
Through the stories of women in the Old Testament, we will explore how God works in us through trying seasons. Bring with you your struggles, your hopes, and your joys from this challenging season of life we have all been in to be supported, heard, and reflected in the stories of these Wild Women of Faith. Where is God in the midst of the overscheduled days and sleepless nights? How can you be a wild woman of faith in this world? Where is a community that can walk with you and Jesus at this time?
When: September 24th-26th
Cost: $279 for a single room and $234 for a double
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RACIAL EQUALITY ACTION PARTNERS MEETING
The Advent Family is invited to join REAP (Racial Equality Action Partners on the 2nd Sunday of each month (unless announced otherwise) at 4:30 via Zoom . Upcoming meeting dates are August 8, September 12, October 10. Click this zoom link to join:
Meeting ID: 832 7471 0159 Passcode: 060475.
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1 - Ida Chisolm
3 - Stephanie Vincent
6 - Karla Jensen
6 - Debbie Poovey
6 - Karen Schwartz
7 - Skyla Caldwell
8 - Chris Rasmussen
9 - Krispen Jackson
9 - Ruth Refsnider
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10 - Raymond Peters
11 - Logan Basilice
11 - Julie Estrella
12 - Rook Thiemann
16 - Lynn McKittrick
19 - Esther Abdel-Hameed
20 - Jazmin Caldwell
21 - Eric Summerour
23 - Caroline Bunn
24 - Debra Park
25 - John Basilice
27 - Don Veit
31 - Charles Vincent
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ADVENT IS FEEDING THE HUNGRY
HOW YOU CAN HELP!
Grab and Go Bags for Roof Above:
Financial support needed – add ‘sandwiches’ on the memo line of checks or select in Online-Giving.
Volunteers needed to drive bags to Roof Above every other week. Contact Debra Efird at debra_efird@yahoo.com.
Purchase easy-open cans of viennas or cases of bottled water. Leave on marked table in Orinson Hall.
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HOW YOU CAN OFFER A HELPING HAND AS A VOLUNTEER
If you are interested in doing volunteer work at Second Harvest Food Bank or at Classroom Central, please contact Jim Hintz (hintzes3@aol.com). Jim coordinates groups of Advent folks interested in serving. We have lots of ways you can serve. Click this link for more ways to serve!
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GIFTS FOR GOD FROM THE PEOPLE OF GOD!!!
To make your gift, you may:
- Bring your offerings to Sunday worship.
- Mail a check to the church at 8840 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213. All offerings received will go to General Fund unless otherwise designated on the memo line.
- Use bill pay through your personal bank or credit union.
- Use Online Giving. See the info below for details on using this tool.
- Bring your offering by the church and leave it on the counter near the door to Pastor Ward's office.
- Drop an envelope containing your offering into the slot of the US Postal box at the corner of our parking lot near the office entrance.
Using Online Giving:
You may make a one-time gift through Online Giving or you may set up recurring donations which you can modify or cancel at any time.
- This tool allows you to use a credit card, debit card, or bank checking or savings account payment.
- The church does pay a small fee for payments made through cards and American Express is not permitted because their fee is too costly. The tool asks if you'd like to add a small amount to offset our cost.
- You can also designate where you want your gift to go.... General Fund for operating expenses or other special fund. A number of special funds are built into the tool already but if your choice is not listed, you can choose OTHER and type the name of the fund you want to get credit. You can do multiple donations in one entry.
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To use this tool you can go to the Advent website (adventlu.org) and click on GIVE in the upper right-hand corner of the main screen, OR you can click on the icon here in this note: Click here to access Online Giving now
(Remember to give to sandwiches and World Hunger -- Just add to your regular offering and mark appropriately on the memo line.)
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CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
All church office staff continue to work remotely. Contact staff by email or phone as both are being monitored by staff from home.
CALENDAR REMINDER
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 (even zoom meetings) 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 (officeadmin@adventlu.org). Thanks, we appreciate your help.
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Spiritual Development
LOOKING FOR A GOOD READ?
Come and join the Advent Book Club. WE WILL BE ZOOMING AS LONG AS NECESSARY. See connection info below. All are welcome. Contact Jennie Henderson (jhendersonfit@gmail.com). Group will be meeting twice a month on Fridays, 6pm, per the schedule below.
Upcoming dates and suggested books:
July 23 -- Check in
August 6 -- "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by Isabel Wilkerson
August 20 -- Check in
September 3 -- "The Giver of Stars" by Jojo Moyes
September 17 -- Check in
October 8 -- "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
October 22 -- Check in
November 5 -- Check in
November 19 -- "The Chocolatier" by Jan Moran (currently on sale on Kindle for $5.99)
December 3 -- "The Light Between Oceans: A Novel" by M. LO. Stedman
December 17 -- Check in
Meeting ID: 854 3805 8321 Password: 388838
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 PODCASTS
There are more 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: If you are interested in participating, please contact Pastor Ward for more info.
For anyone: "Exiles" small group that reads and discusses books or videos. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Contact Pastor Ward or Carolyn Osborne.
Faith on Tap: Meets 2 Thursday nights in the month at Armoured Cow. If interested in attending, please contact Pastor Ward or Andy Goerke.
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FREE VIRTUAL STRETCHING CLASSES VIA ZOOM
Regular stretching releases stress and tension in our body. Jennie Henderson, an ACE CertifiedPersonal Trainer, is leading some stretching sessions for the Advent Family through Zoom. All skill levels are welcome. Modifications are offered. All you need is a water bottle, a chair, a space to lay down, and a resistance band/long towel. Any questions can be directed to jhendersonfit@gmail.com.
Mondays at 9; Wednesdays at 5:30; and Fridays at 10am (Wednesday, 7/14, postponed to Thursday, 7/15, at 5:30)
To join click this link:
Meeting ID: 847 4089 4973 Passcode: 382321
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COMMUNICATE AND CONNECT THROUGH ADVENT FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK:
Join the closed "Advent Friends" Facebook group to stay abreast of events and see photos.
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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 Amazon Smile. 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.
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BENEFIT ADVENTURE PRESCHOOL
If you shop at Harris-Teeter, be sure your VIC card is linked to our Adventure PreSchool ... we are group #5494.
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Outreach
ELCA DISASTER
It seems there is always a natural disaster somewhere in the world that is very tragic. The ELCA is well known for assisting victims of hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, or other natural disasters. The team and the funds contributed directly reach victims. To donate at any time, make your donation payable to Advent with "ELCA disaster relief" in the memo line, and we will send your contribution in with others received. We also typically ask the Wubben Distribution Board to match any offerings made by the congregation.
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COLORFUL WORSHIP FOR FAMILIES
Colorful worship will begin a new series in the early fall. Meanwhile, you may enjoy previous videos of Godly Play in several ways: 1) From the home screen of the Adventlu.org website in the lower left side; 2) from the Advent Lutheran Church Charlotte ELCA YouTube channel; 3) or by clicking directly on this link: https://youtu.be/XLJmLWy1t98
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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 officeadm@adventlu.org or churchadministrator@adventlu.org) to provide updates.
Illness or Other Needs
Esther Abdel-Hameed, member
Ashton Family, daughter and grandchildren of Esther Abdel-Hameed
Josh Baker, nephew of Abby Bostian
Lindsay Baker, niece of Abby Bostian
Lemont Bell, friend of Gene Reid
Lee Chandler, friend of Dwight and Susan Hartsell
Willie Chatman, friend of Gene and Brenda Reid
Ida & James Chisolm, members
Dallas Collins, family member of co-worker of Gloria Peters
Alpha Omega Curry, friend of Lenore Watson
Deborah DuBose, friend of Abby Bostian
Charliese Eichler, sister of Marylou Kuklentz
Mike Eleazer, father-in-law of Kathryn McKittrick Eleazer
Eileen Folkerth, mother of Susan Goerke
Jan Frick, friend of Marylou Kuklentz
Jennifer Frisina, member
Chery Gossett, co-worker of Andy Goerke
Donnell Horton, former member of Advent and daughter of Leo Peeler
Nylah Howard, member of Advent's brownie troop
Andrew Hunt, brother of George Hunt
Linda Kelly Family, family of Sarah Sue Hardinger's son-in-law
Stacy Krayenhagen, friend of Karla Jensen
Marylou Kuklentz, member
Waylon Kuklentz, grandson of Dick & Marylou Kuklentz
Bobbi Larson, member
Teresa Ledford, member
GiGi Logan, friend of Harriett Easley
Elsie Mason, friend of Esther Abdel-Hameed
Ray Matthews, father of Jesse Priser
Susan McCoy, friend of Sarah Sue Hardinger
Hilda Mertz, mother of Diane Jowers
Justin Mertz, nephew of Diane Jowers
Robert & Kathryn Mertz, nephew and grand-niece of Diane Jowers
Carol Morton, sister of Ruth Refsnider
Lucy Mullis, sister of Dwight Hartsell
Chris Musial, friend of Peg Buckstad's daughter
Leo Peeler, member
Noel Petrea, member
Jacita Petway, friend of Lenore Watson
Pattie Quigley, mother of Jennie Henderson
Kalvin Roberson, member
Shannon Roberson, member
Richard Schulz, brother-in-law of Dan & Jan Otolski
Penny Short, cousin of Caroline Bunn
Pam Simyon, daughter-in-law of Dick & Mary Lou Kuklentz
Wylee Stephens, grandson of Harriett Easley
David Townsend, friend of Esther Abdel-Hameed
Laura Tucker, friend of Marylou Kuklentz
Joyce Veit, member
Herbert Watson, member
Naomi Watson, grandmother of Brooke Watson-Summerour
Beverly Williams, member
Lewis Williams, member
Renate Wilson, mother of Tanya DeGrace
Deaths - We remember and celebrate the lives of those who have died, especially..
Marguerite Henning on June 14, aunt of Bonnie Berger
Cody Gossett on July 2, co-worker of Andy Goerke
Always keep ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and NC Synod Bishop Tim Smith in your prayers.
For additions or updates to this listing:
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