Serving TodayUshers Brandon Back, Amy Dishner, Thom RoachTrustee of the Week Fred DantzlerOffering Stewards Valerie Wetzel, Anne VogtParking Team Tim Lincolnhol, Brad Smith, Don Plemons

Rose on the AltarThe rose on the altar is in celebration of the birth of Jacob “Bo” Bowers Scott born on Friday, March 2, 2018. Bo is the son of Melanie and Bishop Scott, brother of Charlie, and grandson of Tod and Grace Tucker.

2258 Woodruff RoadSimpsonville, SC 29681

(864) 288-8217www.advent-umc.org

Student Ministry NewsToday - Elevate - Mile 2 5:45 pm in the Education Building

Children’s CornerVacation Bible SchoolThis year, we are offering a once a week amazing animal adventure for K3-5th grade. You can come or serve for one day, two days, or all the days - whatever fits your schedule.In June, we will have our amazing animal adven-tures on Tuesdays (K3-K5) and Wednesdays (1st - 5th) during the day.In July, we will continue our amazing adventures on Tuesdays (K3-K5) and Wednesdays (1st-5th) in the evening!The dates are June 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; July 10,11, 17, 18, 24, 25.Interested in helping in a leader role? Email Anne at Anne@Advent-UMC.org.

Registration Open! Please visit: https://advent-umc.org/about/announcements/.

May 6th - Rhythms of Grace 3:00 pm - Dining Room of the Christian Life Center - Rhythms of Grace is a service designed for families and children with special needs. All families are welcome!

May 18th - 5th Grade PartyWe are heading into that time of year when our fifth graders prepare to leave Children’s Ministry and go into Confirmation during their 6th grade year. We like to send them off in STYLE! Register at: https://advent-umc.org/about/announcements/.

BASE CAMP

ADVENT UMC CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Sunday, March 11, 2018 - 9:55 am Contemporary ServiceWe Gather

Gathering Music

Welcome and Announcements Michael A. Turner, Senior Pastor

Songs of Worship and Praise Trust It All What A Beautiful Name

Opening Prayer Leigh Randall, Director of Student Ministry

We ListenScripture Colossians 3: 1-14

Message “Changing Clothes” Michael A. Turner, Senior Pastor

We RespondSong of Response From The Inside Out

New Members Kyle and Kirby Frair Roger and Anne HeitzegRalph and Karen Lewis Tim and Mary Heaton

Our Prayers to God

Offering Our Gifts to GodSong Holy Spirit

We Are SentSong of Sending Give Me Faith

Parting Blessing

We are so glad you are here and hope you experience the warmth of both our congregation and God’s love. There are greeters wearing red vests and ushers at both exits who will gladly answer your ques-tions or guide you around our campus. If this is your first time worshiping with us, please fill out one of

our blue Connection Cards found on each row of the worship space and return it to one of our greeters, who has a gift bag for you. It is our way of saying thank you for worshiping with us today.

Welcome Guests!

March 15 - Free Spirits Senior Ministry 6:00 pm - Lieu’s Chinese Bistro located at 1149 Woodruff Road, just behind Fuddruckers. This month, please make your reservations through Betty and Gary Hudgens, 864-476-5150, or by emailing at bettyhudgens@charter.net by Wednesday, March 14, at noon. Anyone over the age of 55 is welcome to join us!

March 19 - Agapé Circle Meeting7:00 - 9:00 pm - Home of Pam Barefoot, 6 Trowbridge Road We will be discussing Chapter 11 of the Bible Study Series, “Finding Freedom from Worry and Stress.” Any woman who longs for the support of Christian women is welcome to attend. Call Joan Woodlee, 864-238-4687, for more details.

Place a Lily in Worship on EasterThis Easter you will have the opportunity to place a lily in our Worship space in memory and/or in honor of a loved one. The cost will be $12 each. Please

complete the envelope located at the Welcome Center and in the seat pockets of each row, and place it in the offering plate or you may bring it to Jackie in the church office from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Thursday, or 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on Friday. Make checks payable to the GIFT Circle. Deadline to order is Monday, March 26th.

Register at https:/ /advent-umc.org/about/announcements/

Mar c h 2 9Maundy Thursday

7:00 pm Ser vice

Mar c h 3 0Good Fr iday Ser vice

7:00 pm at Eastminster PPresbyter ian

Mar c h 3 1EggVenture

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Apr i l 1 Easter Ser vices

7:00 am and 9:55 am ConContemporary

8:30 am and 11:15 am Tradit ional

2258 WOODRUFF ROAD SIMPSONVILLE, SC, 29681 WWW.ADVENT-UMC.ORG

To become a member at Advent, we ask that you participate in the seven week study of Disciple’s Path. This study explains what it means

to be a United Methodist and a disciple.

To sign-up or for questions, please contact the church office at (864) 288-8217 or Jackie at jackie@advent-umc.org.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

New Member ClassBegins March 18

6:00 - 7:30 pm in the Dining Room of the Christian Life Center

Sunday, March 18 - Groundbreaking Ceremony following the 11:15 am ServiceJoin us as we break ground on construction following the 11:15 am service at the site of the new sanctuary, connecting space, staff offices, and Education Building renovations.

Buy an Advent UMC Sweat Shirt to help support the Class of 2018 Mission Guatemala Trip! Crew Neck shirts are $20 and hoodies are $25. Sizes range from Youth Small through Youth Large and Adult Small through Adult 5XL. Sweat shirts are gray with black writing or navy with white writing. Orders will be taken through Sunday, March 25. Order yours today by visiting: https://advent-umc.org/about/announcements/.Payments will be received when the

sweat shirts arrive. Each sweat shirt will need to be ordered separately.