TOGETHER AT ADVENT

Confirmation Sunday on April 28

Confirmation will be held during worship on Sunday, April 28. Our eighth graders who have completed the Confirmation program will be affirming their baptism and fully joining the church as confirmed members. Come celebrate this important milestone in their faith lives!

Joyful Hope and Health on Sunday, April 28 at 11:15 am in the Good Shepherd room after fellowship.

All are welcome especially those dealing with life challenges or those who just want to connect with a small Advent community care group. It’s a wonderful place to share your story and make new friends! 

For information please contact Dave Hulbert (Hulbertdave@gmail.com) or Kay Swanson (Graceandme7356@aol.com)

Noon Prayer Service

We will be holding a contemplative prayer service on Wednesday, May 1 at noon. Feel free to bring a lunch to eat together after service.

Noon prayer services are held on the first Wednesday of each month

Giving Garden Prep Day

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Saturday, May 4 (9-10:30 am)

We have 58 garden plots to mark with flags and signs for our eager gardeners. All you need is a pair of gloves and shoes that can get dirty. We'll provide coffee, cookies, and smiles!

Click here to Sign Up!

Please contact Anne Strootman if you have any questions. (annestrootman@gmail.com or 763-412-6853)

Gift of Love: Avenues for Youth

Our focus with Avenues for Youth this quarter is on their young family program. On Sunday, May 5 at 10:45 am staff from Avenues will be here for an educational forum to tell us more about this wonderful program. Avenues helps 24 young parents and their children get the support they need in finding childcare, employment, and stable housing. For more information see https://avenuesforyouth.org/

Special Congregational Meeting

The meeting will be held on Sunday, May 12 at 10:45 am in the sanctuary.

The agenda for this special congregational meeting is to vote to elect Anne Strootman as the President Elect of the Congregational Council. No other business will be discussed.

Thank you, Volunteers! 

Please join us in recognizing the efforts of these special people this week, and on Advent's Volunteer Appreciation Sunday, May 19, when we will have special treats and prize drawings after service.

In light of it being National Volunteer Week, we would like to thank our many dedicated volunteers for their time and commitment to Advent. We currently have over 125 volunteers, with many serving in multiple roles. From counting weekly offering to vacuuming sanctuary pews, from prepping communion to serving on council, we are fortunate to have such gifted and helpful people making Advent a unique and thriving place. We heartily welcome the time and talents of anyone interested in volunteering at Advent. 

National Lutheran Choir Spring Concert: New Day

Our final concert of the first season with Artistic Director Jennaya Robison celebrates women composers including Hildegard von Bingen, Mariana Martines, and Minnesota composer, Jocelyn Hagen.

Sunday, April 28 – 4:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi.

For tickets and more information, visit NLCA.com.

Baptism Class on May 19

Do you want to have a baptism at Advent? Come to this informative class at 10:45 am on Sunday, May 19 with Pastor Elizabeth and Pastor Alexis to learn more about baptism and schedule a date to be baptized. Sign up using this form.

Advent baptizes people of all ages, from infants to adults. Children are expected to attend the class with their parents/guardians.

Questions? Reach out to a pastor: elizabethfelt@adventlutheran.com or layassociate@adventlutheran.com.

Senior Sunday on June 2

We will be celebrating our graduating high school seniors in worship on Sunday, June 2. Join us in congratulating them on reaching this important milestone and wish them luck in their future endeavors.

Prayer

Prayer is our personal connection with God and guides us individually and as a church. It is a vital part of our faith life, and an important way we can continue to minister to one another. We know that God hears our prayers and will empower us to see God’s will in our lives! 

Pray for our church and our world this week, for our community as we come together for worship each week and seek ways to live justly and safely together, and for all people on our weekly prayer list:

Jan N., Mary B., Pettie B., Barb H., Margaret, Terry M., Sue C., Roy, Diana, Elaine M., Chuck M., Jace L., Kate B., Morgan B., Dian W., and for all to be blessed by the Holy Spirit's faith.

We ask God to provide comfort to those who are struggling with health concerns, grieving the loss of a loved one, and/or experiencing difficulty in their home. 

Pray for veterans and those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, including Advent members Erik Strootman, Maren Strootman, and Luke Wallin. 



(Due to privacy concerns and internet safety protocol, we cannot publish last names.) For confidential prayer requests, please e-mail our Prayer Chain leaders.

Pastoral Care

In the case of an emergency:

** Call the church office.

** In the event the church office is closed, please call 763-425-4243, and you will be directed to a way to contact a pastor.