Welcome to the Weekly Newsletter!

Below you will find all the most up to date information on Sunday Service, our Weekly Rhythms, and Upcoming Events! We also often answer financial questions, recap celebrations, and share "God is Good" moments as a way of leaning into our core values of Adventure, Discipleship, and Authenticity. If you ever have any questions or a need you can email those listed in an applicable section below or send us an email HERE. May Jesus meet you gently as you live into His call this week.

We can't wait to see you for Worship on Sunday!

Service at 10:00am - Worship 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: our website, our app, and YouTube!

Need help with accessing our livestream? Check out this instruction video or email Sam. If you are watching live, please join the chat to connect!

Faith Works Sermon Series

For James, faith works. Our faith is not merely an intellectual or emotional endeavor but one that involves movement and practice. Lent is a season of reflection and spiritual experience. During Lent, historically, we practice spiritual disciplines that focus us on Christ that they might develop us into becoming more like Christ.

For Lent this year, we want to reorient our hearts and minds on Jesus by taking a note from James in developing a faith that works.

Sunday, March 16: Gratitude/Generosity

Biblical gratitude is a core virtue that acknowledges and expresses thanks to God for His many blessings. We are called to give thanks in all circumstances, seeing God’s love and mercy in every situation we find ourselves in. Gratitude isn’t a feeling; it’s a cultivated discipline of mind that involves intention and effort. When we appreciate all that we have been given, we become more open-handed with all that we have. Gratitude is a way of working faith that reorients our hearts, minds and hands and allows space for the Spirit to transform us into being truly generous reflections of our generous God.

Daily Prayers, Digging Deeper Guide and coordinating Life Group Curriculum are available each week on Sunday to further explore this Sermon Series. You can find those resources (for this week and ALL previous weeks) HERE or at the Welcome Center on Sunday.

LENT IS HERE! Check out our Resource Wall for books and study suggestions, and grab a Weekly Wondering Kit on Sunday.

Much like our Advent Calendars, Weekly Wondering Kits contain short daily prompts and activities to help us engage the season and sermon themes for each week. Make sure to pick one up each Sunday at church!

Adventure:Kids News

This Sunday in Adventure:Kids, our lesson will focus on Romans 15 and how we can bring glory to God by loving and accepting others, just as Jesus welcomed everyone. We'll learn that no matter our differences, we are called to live in peace, encourage one another, and share the good news of Jesus with those who haven't heard it yet.

Key Passage: "Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples." - Psalm 96:3

We can't wait to see you this Sunday!

Sermon notes and challenges for families are available on the Adventure:Kids Facebook page, OR click here for a pdf version.

Adventure:Equip

Sundays at 9:00am

Adventure: Equip is how we seek to dig in further to learning and practicing what we believe. These classes aim to prioritize understanding the Word, our theological beliefs, and spiritual practices. Our aim is not just to understand more, but study together and practice alongside one another so that our lives can be transformed.

Join us for our special Lent Equip class that all are invited to in the Worship Center Classroom. This class will include some art appreciation/education as we work our way through some of the art pieces featured in Sister Wendy Beckett’s wonderful devotional, “The Art of Lent.” There will be videos, some basic art appreciation instruction, a devotional, some discussion, and even coloring pages for us to really soak in this Lenten season. We hope you (and your kids/families) will join us! 9:00 am on Sunday Mornings during Lent.

 Questions? Email Us!

Spring Church Clean-Up

THIS Saturday, March 15th from 9:00am-Noon

Twice a year our church family gathers together for a big, campus clean up event. In the spring, we clean & beautify for the upcoming, busy Easter season. We invite everyone to participate for an hour (or 2) or the full 3-hour event; alone or with your family. There are both inside and outside projects to choose from. Tools & cleaning supplies will be provided.

Come join us in taking care of what God has provided!

BaseCamp Session 2

Wednesdays at 5:45pm

Join us around the table as we equip, encourage, support & challenge each other into the mission God calls us to in every aspect of our lives. We will participate in a family style meal paired with questions and activities to help us connect and engage in Jesus-centered discussion and fellowship. If you are interested in joining us or have any questions, start by checking out the updated details about BaseCamp and find the registration link HERE. Questions? Email Callie.

Dinner:

Dinner next Wednesday will be a Pasta Bake, salad, garlic bread, and Chocolate Cake for dessert! We will have allergen free versions for those of you who have communicated specific food allergies.

Let's Do Lunch Potluck at Adventure

Thursday, March 20th, 11:30am-1:30pm

This group is for older adults to enjoy conversation, delicious food, and sharing together! This is our yearly game and potluck gathering. Bring your favorite game to play or come to talk and make new relationships. It's a good time to bring a new friend. Bring any dish to share, it's doubtful you will leave hungry. Stay as long as you wish. RSVP by February 18th. We'd love for you to join us!

To RSVP or ask questions: Text/call 360-443-2206, or email Marilyn.

Adventure hosts Family Kitchen

Friday, March 21st at 5:00pm at First Lutheran

Family Kitchen meals are available the last two Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays of each month at First Lutheran Community Church at 5 pm. If you, or someone you know, is in need of a meal, please consider stopping by to grab dinner (no questions asked!).

We Need YOUR Help!  Please prayerfully consider if you might be able to volunteer once a month or on a rotation to help serve our community in this way. We rely on the generosity of our congregation in providing the food for each meal. Please sign up on the clipboards that will go around during service on Sunday! If you have any questions or need more info, please email Natalie!

Food Donation Drop Off

Please drop off when the church office is open Monday-Thursday from 9-2:30, or you can stop by Thursday evening between 5-7:30pm. Please leave donations in the kitchen on labeled carts or fridge areas.

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, March 22nd, 8:00am-10:00am

Come as you are and enjoy a warm breakfast and coffee. All men are invited for food, fellowship, and discussion. Join us at 8:00am so we can begin our day together and be encouraged and connected. If you have any questions, please reach out to Charles Greene.

Northwest Christian Women's Conference

April 25-27 at Black Lake Bible Camp in Olympia, WA

The Northwest Christian Women's Conference is an annual event where Women 18 and older can attend work shops and main sessions, growing deeper and equipping them in their relationship with God. This year's theme is "Faithful", walking with God through all the ups and downs. Join us for a weekend of hope, encouragement and fun! Contact Melissa Kruse, Marita Lawrence or stop by the Welcome Center for more info.

Passover Dinner SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday, April 2nd - Details to come soon!

Adventure Finances

If you're interested in current church finances,

see our NEW February 2025 graphics included above here.

Please continue to send your questions to me HERE. 

No question is too hard/easy/silly to ask.

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, 

not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Thank you for supporting Adventure of Faith Church.

Top to Bottom HVAC Campaign Update

Thank you for all of your generous donations to the Top to Bottom fund for our HVAC project! As of March 12th, we have raised $35,939.30! If you would like to donate to the Top to Bottom please click on this link and select fund: Top to Bottom. Thank you! We look forward to have more efficient heating and COOLING in the future. 

If you have any questions about the HVAC project you can email mainoffice@faithadventure.com

This section is a weekly reminder that God is Good!

He is good to us every single day & we will praise His name!

Revisitng this poetic prayer from our Ash Wednesday Service as we continue into Lent:

"God of dirt and dust, we come to You and sit in the midst of Your mystery.

There is much we do not understand about the world and You, the One who made it.

We cannot pretend to comprehend life and death.

Instead, we marvel at Your great love—a Love that breathed into dirt and dust, and formed us, body and soul. You even became human Yourself, taking on the weight of our humanity.

We come to You aware of the times we have pushed away, neglected, or ignored our need for You.

We find comfort in Your loving presence, even when we have shut You out and refused to acknowledge our lack and our need.

We are fully human—we know this full well.

God of the Dust, we praise you for being a Maker who is capable of dreaming up glory from dirt. As we journey through this Lenten season, help us to remember our origin story and find ourselves deeply grounded in bodies made from the lowest part of creation, yet alive with gloried breath from the divine."

God is Good!

This space in the newsletter is a small way we continue to celebrate the goodness of God all year long, and practice being aware of His presence in our lives. So, if you have stories of God's goodness 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?



God is Good!!