Website: adventlu.org

(Submission Deadline: Noon Wednesdays to Pam at Officeadm@adventlu.org) 

Come join us !!

Service will also be livestreamed at Adventlu.org

To access the online worship service:  

 Go to adventlu.org and then click on the link for the worship service on the home page

hair set-up prior to 11/7 service -- Ed Efird & Russ McKittrick

Wednesday, December 1 -- 7pm Touch Zoom for PreK-2nd grade

Wednesday, December 15 -- 7pm Touch Zoom for PreK-2nd grade

Our sanctuary is available for any member to come in for some quiet time of prayer and reflection. Feel free to stop in at any time except when there is practice occurring (generally n Sundays after worship until 1pm, Wednesday evenings 6-8pm, Thursdays 6:30-8pm.

Great news!!! As of November 2, Advent has reached its goal of $10,000 raised for the 2021 Crop Walk .... and there is still money coming in!!!! Such wonderful news and blessings!!!

Don't forget ... official local Crop Walk this Sunday at Memorial Stadium. Gates open at 1:30pm and you may start walking as soon as you arrive and walk as long as you wish up to 4pm. Free parking in CPCC lot 1 and you should enter at Gate 3. There will be people on hand to guide you. Be sure to look for the Advent banner and take a selfie in front of it.

Thank you to all who have participated in any way with this year's Crop Walk!!!!

Check out the separate eNEWS sent to you about this year's Room in the Inn and please be thinking now about how you can help this year.

If you've been to the church in the last couple of days, you may be wondering where is our Little Free Pantry that sits in Pastor Ward's side yard. Well, early on Tuesday morning it met with a hit-and-run accident. Thankfully Joe Palumbo has taken it to the hospital (his home) to make repairs. Thank you, Joe! Look for it will be back soon.

Over the last few months, we’ve been seeking ways to partner with Newell Elementary School. Newell is the nearest elementary school to Advent and has a minority enrollment of 96%.  This is much higher than the state average and sadly they rank much lower than the state average in reading/language arts.

Many students are struggling academically, especially after many months of virtual learning.  Having tutors for some of their students is a primary objective of the school’s leadership. The Augustine Literacy Project is a well-established literacy project that fully trains interested individuals in how best to tutor a child.   Their objective is to improve reading, writing, and spelling skills of readers in under-resourced communities by providing free, long-term, one-on-one instruction from highly trained tutors. Tutors are assigned a student in 1^st grade and work with that student until they move to the 3^rd grade. Tutoring will be in reading and will take place at the school. 

Where does Advent fit in? We are very hopeful of having a few members who will be interested in helping these students.  On Sunday, November 14, a representative from the Augustine Literacy Project will attend worship at Advent and will remain after worship to offer a presentation outlining how their tutoring program works and talk with anyone interested in becoming a tutor for Newell. The presentation will also be available by Zoom and recorded for folks who cannot be present.  Anyone interested is encouraged to remain after worship on November 14^th to learn more about this program. 

For more information before the presentation, see their website at alpcharlotte.org. Carol Schierlmann (spiritualdev@adventlu.org) is coordinating for Advent.

Please contact Debra Efird at debra_efird@yahoo.com or text or call 980-621-1283 if you're interested in serving.  

Little Free Pantry:   Add non-perishable food inside the Little Free Pantry in the side yard of the Wubben-Smith House or bring to church and place inside red doors. Food supplies can also be ordered from Amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/MNHZQ6F3AYHH?ref_=wl_share. Select Sharon Thrower Registry address.  Contact is Sharon Thrower preschooldirector@adventlu.org.

Our Neighbors’ Plate:  Needs volunteers on Thursdays to help prepare meals and serve and we also need volunteers to provide desserts. Use Sign-Up Genius ( https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45acac2ea7f49-ourneighbors ) to volunteer.  Financial gifts for supplies are very much appreciated.. Add “Our Neighbors’ Plate” on memo line of checks or add as fund in Online Giving. NOTE: ONP will end for the fall with the meal served on November 11th. It will resume in the spring time. Meanwhile, please give consideration to joining in the spring.

Sandwich Making: This long-honored tradition for Advent has returned. If you are interested in helping, please contact debra_efird@yahoo.com or text at 980-621-1283. There are 5 areas in which you can help.

. Sandwich Makers -- Tuesdays at 3pm for approximately one hour of work while standing.

. Deliverers -- Wednesday mornings between 8-10am to Roof Above in uptown Charlotte.

. Bread Buyers/condiment buyers --  can purchase ahead of time.

. Egg Buyers -- 10-lb containers of boiled peeled eggs at Chef Central on Eastway Drive and can pick up eggs ahead as long as strict attention to the date of the product is followed.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WANTED: If you are interested in volunteering at Second Harvest Food Bank, Crisis Assistance Ministries, or The Galilee Center, please contact Diane Wassum (dwassum@bellsouth.net). Opportunities at these non-profits range from sorting food/clothing to meal preparation, to garden maintenance. None require any previous experience .... just show up and instructions will be given in what to do. Once Diane has a group of folks interested in volunteering, she will come up with available dates and match them with the volunteer opportunities. Diane can also be reached by text at 704-301-5630.

ROOM IN THE INN: Be sure to check Sign-Up Genius to indicate where you can help this season. Starts Monday, December 6, and will be offered month by month as long as we have volunteers available to work. Go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e49a9aa23a13-room to see opportunities and to sign up. Caroline Grubb coordinates (grubb@pipeline.com).

(Remember to give to sandwiches, World Hunger, Our Neighbors' Plate (ONP) by adding to your regular offering and mark appropriately on the memo line of your check or add to the "other" category in on-line giving.)

If you are interested in ordering a beautiful flower arrangement in memory or honor of someone or of an event, please sign up on the flower chart that will be on the table at the doors from the Gathering Space to Orinson Hall. The cost of the arrangement is $40. The flowers will be placed on the stage for Sunday morning worship and then you may take them home to enjoy throughout the coming week. You will be contacted as we near your reserved date for particulars on colors or any details for what you would like published regarding the arrangement. For questions, please contact Pam Rhynes (officeadm@adventl.org).

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.

MAILING ADDRESS FOR COMPLETED WUBBEN AWARD APPLICATIONS

Completed applications for Wubben education, outreach, and spiritual development awards should be emailed to wubbendistribution@gmail.com.

Meets Mondays as listed below from 12noon until 1pm via Zoom. For questions, contact Carol Schierlmann (spiritualdev@adventlu.org).

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To connect: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86805884776?pwd=ZWRiVlNZY2gxci9MSEJNOHhyaFZzQT09

Meeting ID: 868 0588 4776 Passcode: 188417

Wednesday class, led by Carol Schierlmann and Pastor Ward, from 12noon until 1:15pm.  

Sunday class, led by Carol and Eric Heberlig, from 11:30am until 12:45pm.

For questions, please contact Carol Schierlmann (spiritualdev@adventlu.org). 

Meeting on Sundays at 9 a.m. with an option to meet in person (in the Campus Center) or via Zoom.  The class will begin with a study called “Belong,” about Christian Community, particularly relevant during this time of COVID.

To join by zoom, click the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81529733680?pwd=cUcxUVpLd2NHYWtaYmRVWUpuV2hkZz09 Meeting ID: 815 2973 3680 Passcode: 130747.     

Meets twice a month on Fridays, 6pm, on Zoom per the schedule below. All are welcome. Contact Jennie Henderson (jhendersonfit@gmail.com).

Connection info:  Click here for zoom link to book club meeting!

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 4:30pm via Zoom. Upcoming meeting dates are November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12. Click this zoom link to join:

NOTE:  Small groups continue to meet using the church subscriptions to Zoom. Contact officeadm@adventlu.org or churchadministrator@adventlu.org to make your request and schedule the day/time on the church calendar.

For anyone: Faith on Tap: Meets 4th Thursday night of the month at Armoured Cow at 7:30pm. This is a joint group of Newell Presbyterian and Advent. Anyone is welcome! Just show up!

The Exiles: This group meets 2 times a month on Tuesdays. For information, contact Carolyn Osborne at caosborne98@yahoo.com or Pastor Ward at thepastor@adventlu.org.

For anyone: Racial Justice Teams -- 3 different focus areas and contacts:: Action (Brooke Watson-Summerour or Caroline Grubb); Partnership (Arlene Cash or Jim Hintz); Education & worship (Carol Schierlmann or Pastor Ward).

Regular stretching through zoom, lead by our own Jennie Henderson, an ACE CertifiedPersonal Trainer. 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. Classes are Mondays at 5pm and Wednesdays at 4pm

To join click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84740894973?wd=UldFOTlxN09wSEkvbWQ2c3NPbGRwdz09 Meeting ID: 847 4089 4973   Passcode: 382321 

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/169250383088993/

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.

ELCA DISASTER RELIEF -- 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.

Youth at Advent    

What is this, you ask??? It's an interactive computer-based program complete with videos, Bible stories, songs and crafts. New programs will be released twice a month and the link will be provided here as well as on the home page of the adventlu.org website in the "Kid's Corner" section (lower left corner). The link will be good for the entire month. Here is the link for October: https://prezi.com/view/UNalw3AS3CYGKTG4cg8R/.

Also new this year will a 15-minute touch zoom gathering for this age group led by Pastor Ward and the Spiritual Development team. The gatherings will be 2 times a month on Wednesday evenings at 7pm. The schedule is as follows: November 10, November 17, December 1, December 15. To join the zoom gathering click on this link:

GRADES 3 - 6 SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:30am-12:15pm in person on these dates: December 12

GRADES 7-12 SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:30am-12:15pm in person on these dates: December 12.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES 11:30am-1pm in person on these dates: November 7, 21; December 5, 19.

GRADES 10-12 SALTY SUNDAY YOUTH GROUP 11:30am-1pm in person on these dates: November 7, 21; December 5, 19.

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.

Val Allred, friend of Dick & Marylou Kuklentz

Ashton Family, daughter and grandchildren of Esther Abdel-Hameed

Gabriella Estrella, member

Dwight Hartsell, member

Doug Hodge, friend of Gary Moe

Deaths - We remember and celebrate the lives of those who have died, especially..

Please contact Pastor Ward at ThePastor@adventlu.org, or 704-549-1555 ext. 102

or Pam Rhynes at Officeadm@adventlu.org or 704-549-1555 ext 105