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News from Advent Lutheran Church
November 2017
StaffStaff
PastorsPastors
Jason PetersonJason Peterson
Andrea WindsorAndrea Windsor--PetersonPeterson
Director of Music/OrganistDirector of Music/Organist
Melinda EastMelinda East
SecretarySecretary
Tara SprayTara Spray
Nursery AttendantNursery Attendant
Brandi PateBrandi Pate
_____________ _____________
Church CouncilChurch Council
PresidentPresident
Mary FilpusMary Filpus--LuyckxLuyckx
Vice PresidentVice President
Ken VossKen Voss
SecretarySecretary
Jared FischerJared Fischer
TreasurerTreasurer
Steve MerzlakSteve Merzlak
Diana PerryDiana Perry
Erin TaylorErin Taylor
_____________ _____________
Ministry Ministry
Chairpersons Chairpersons
Christian Education Christian Education
Heather HerrmannHeather Herrmann
FellowshipFellowship
Linda JaathLinda Jaath
ServiceService
Jackie VossJackie Voss
YouthYouth
Marcy JimenezMarcy Jimenez
__________________________
Words from the Pastors
“2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, to-
gether with all those who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 1: 2-3
As we move forward from the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we begin to look at
what the next 500 years of the Church may look like.
Will more denominations join together in ecumenical partnerships?
Will Roman Catholics and Lutherans ever be able to commune with one another?
Will the Church that we know now, look anything like the Church in 500 years?
One thing we know for certain is that 500 years from now, those that call themselves Christians will still pro-
claim and agree that Jesus is Lord. We also believe that 500 years from now, Martin Luther’s famous descrip-
tion of Christians will still remain: we are “simul Justus et peccator”, simultaneously saint and sinner.
We know that Jesus died for us while we were still sinners, still in the action of sinning (sinner). We know that
Jesus lived, died, and rose again so that we too may live a new life (saint). This paradox of saint and sinner is
a theme we all live out each and every day of our lives. We strive to live up to the saintly side of our calling,
but many times we still fall short. When we fall short we come back to the church where we are forgiven and
renewed in Word, Sacrament, and Communal life together. This is one of the prominent themes that we ex-
plore on the first Sunday in November as we celebrate All Saints Day.
The Rev. Tiffany Chaney on LivingLutheran.org writes about this paradox in light of the Gospel for Novem-
ber 5:
“Our lectionary text for All Saints Day, the beatitudes from Matthew 5:1-12, reminds us we are simultane-
ously blessed while still dealing with everyday struggles. The text doesn’t say, “Blessed are those who used
to mourn or those who were poor in spirit or those who made peace before.” The blessed are in the midst of
serving God now; they are deep in the trenches. They are being persecuted and reviled and more, even now.
And yet they are blessed.
The Greek word makarioi used in this text means both blessed and happy. It’s not about a lightweight, fleeting
happiness—common in our culture now—but a deep, lasting gladness. One of the great contradictions in this
text through the lens of today’s culture is understanding how it is that someone is blessed and happy while, at
the same time, poor in spirit, mourning, meek, hungering and thirsting for righteousness, merciful, and perse-
cuted and reviled for their faith. These sound much more like sad and disgusted occurrences than blessed and
happy ones, but in this contradiction we discover what it means to truly be blessed.
We are blessed not because of what we have done but because of what Jesus has done, we are saints not be-
cause of what we have done but because of what Jesus has done.
Encouraged by the legacy of the faithful saints who paved the way for us, we are reminded that, thanks to Je-
sus, we are blessed and we are saints.”
In Christ’s love,
Pastor Jason and Pastor Andrea
November Worship Schedule
Sunday, November 5th All Saints’ Day
Worship & Holy Communion 9:30 a.m. Sunday School & Conformation 10:45 am Men’s Breakfast following worship
Sunday, November 12th
23rd Sunday of Pentecost Contemporary & Holy Communion 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School & Conformation 10:45 am Congregational Meeting & Youth Luncheon
Sunday, November 19th
24th Sunday of Pentecost Worship & Holy Communion 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School & Conformation 10:45 am Thanksgiving Dinner 5:30pm
Worship Service 7:00pm
Sunday, November 26th
Christ the King Worship & Holy Communion 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School & Conformation 10:45 am
Upcoming Dates
And Events:
Service of Lessons & Hymns
December 3rd
Christmas Cantata December 17th
Chrismon Tree
Decorating December 19th/6:30pm
Children’s Christmas Program
Reception Following December 20th/6:00pm
Thanks!
I just want to thank everyone who is participating in our Music Program at Advent. You all are doing a great job! The choir is continuing to get new choir members
(Thanks be to God!) and there is still room for more.
We invite anyone who would like to sing with us to start now, since our Christmas
Cantata is coming up soon. We practice from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on Wednesdays. We
will be moving choir practice to Tuesdays temporarily from the last two weeks of
November through the first two weeks of December. (Nov. 21, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Dec.12)
On Sunday, December 17th, our choir will present “The Winter Rose” by Joseph
and Pamela Martin. The children and youth will present their Christmas Program the
evening of December 20th. More information on that coming soon.
Blessings!
Melinda East
Rehearsal Schedule:
Thursday, November 9th: 6:00pm
Contemporary Service, Sunday November 9th
Pray for Healing & Provision: Marge Rahn, Edgar Bollinger, Ruth Neumann,
Tania Hayes, Art Suprek, Irmgard Crowder, Maggie Heaney, Jackie Voss, Daisy Morgan, Karen DeVilbiss, Ted DeVilbiss, Donna Meisner, Gary Lawrence,
Diana Perry, Lee Hoops, Sheila Eastman, Nancy Bickley, Alice Glisson, Howard Erne,
Hilda Sullivan, Patty Williams, Betty Kadlewicz, Jean Harrell, Virginia Reedstrom,
Ed Merzlak, Collin Morgan, Tiffany Murphy, Randy Lester, Otis Smith, Raquel,
Denise Jean.
Pray for Our Deployed Military: Peggy Martin, Rob Gulbrandson, Rayland Da-
wood, Steven Johnson
*Please note the prayer list is updated at the beginning of each month. If
you would like to remain on the List (or the name of your loved one), please
contact the church office. We will add your name immediately.
We need some help! Please remember to re-lock
The church door as you enter. This is to ensure
the safety of our staff. We would also be grateful
if you would take a moment and pull on the
other two doors, to ensure they have closed
tightly.
Advocacy Ministry
Preparing for Disaster with
Augusta Emergency Management Agency
The Advocacy Ministry is sponsoring a presentation by the Augusta Emergency
Management Agency on their “Praise and Preparedness Program”. This program
involves preparing our church in case of disaster. Please sign up and join us on
Saturday, November 18th at noon. Lunch will be served. All are welcome.
Sunday, November 19th
5:30 PM - Thanksgiving Dinner
7:00 PM - Thanksgiving Worship Service
Thanks be to God for such a wonderful week for Family Promise. Our guests had
everything they needed and so much more. Thank you for all the wonderful dona-
tions from the people of God at Advent. We had two families, each with an ador-
able little girl. Both mothers are working and are looking forward to moving
ahead to their own places.
The Sunday school children and their teachers participated this year by gathering
together and making a meal they prepared by themselves for the guest families. It
was such a joy to see the children of Advent give of their time and talents to help.
Thank you also to all the faithful participants who gave so generously to provide
meals and food for the week. Thank you to all of our overnight hosts who gave
their evening to spend the night and make sure our guests felt at home at Advent.
It takes a real commitment to provide what is needed to host Family Promise for
the week. Even the smallest contribution means so much and goes such a long
way to make this week such a blessing for both our guests and for us as a church.
It was amazing to see God at work through everyone who helped. To God be the
glory!
Thanks you again to all who participated making this week such a holy time for all
who were involved.
Nancy Tokarska
Co-Coordinator Family Promise
Advent Children’s Service Project
Holiday events are coming and school holidays are planned for
November. Add this special event to your calendar! All children are invited to attend the Advent Children’s Service Project Event.
Renee Blanchette will be leading the children in making Christmas gifts
for the home-bound. Thank you Renee!
When: December 2nd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Advent Lutheran Church
Sponsored by: Service Ministry of Advent Lutheran Church
We will make gifts; have snacks and a good time. Our shut-in’s look forward to their gifts from the children, and talk about them all year! We need
you! There is a sign-up sheet at Sign-Up Central. Please see Renee Blanchette or
Jackie Voss if you have any questions.
GAP Food Pantry Item of the Month November is the month when we remember things we are thankful for: family, food, and
warm clothing. There are many in our community who lack these basic needs.
In November, Advent is requesting hats, gloves and socks (especially men’s large) for clients
of the Food Pantry. Last year we were able to donate these items to 100 people in need.
The numbers of homeless that GAP serves in increasing, can you help us meet this increased
need?
Please bring your hats (that many of you have been knitting or crocheting during the year),
gloves and socks to place in the Food Pantry donation bin by Sign-Up Central. If you have other clothing for winter months, please place those items in the clothing bins un-
der the service table. They will be placed in the Clothes Closet at GAP.
These items will be blessed at a service and distributed at GAP. Advent is truly blessed to
have a congregation that meets the needs of so many.
If you wish to make a monetary donation, please see the Pastors or Jackie Voss.
Remember to Save!
With all the holiday gatherings coming up, you will probably be buying items not
usually on your shopping list. Remember to save your Box Tops for Education
and soda pop-tops for Service Ministry.
The Box Tops are being donated to Lamar-Milledge School in Richmond County.
163 box tops have been sent so far. The pop-tops are taken to the Ronald
McDonald House in Augusta. We have donated 2 and 1/2 gallon bags of pop-tops
this year.
Sr. Barbara Lee assists the Youth Group by recycling soda cans. Please bring your
rinsed and bagged soda cans and place them under the Service Ministry Table.
Don’t forget to turn back your clocks one hour at 2am Sunday,
November 5th.
Thanks!
The Yard Sale held last month was a great success—thanks to YOU! The dona-
tions just kept coming in and there was something to catch every shopper’s eye
all under the expert leadership of Nancy Tokarska, Chairperson.
Thank you to the Hubble family for donating Krispy Kreme donuts. Thank you
also to Pastor Andrea for leading the Youth in the selling of hot dog lunches. All
proceeds will go to help our Youth attend The National Youth Gathering. Thank
you also to the Youth who helped carry purchases to their cars. Thank you to all
the workers made the set up, sale and clean up go smoothly. Thanks to the AA
Group who helped carry items in. We would like to thank the following people:
Nancy Tokarska Patty Williams Betty Kadlewicz
Jackie Voss Gayle Ricklefs Renee Blanchette
Heather Hermann Diane Aizcorbe Pastor Andrea
Kate Peterson Timmy Peterson Angie Hubble
Zach Hubble Stormi Hubble Pastor Jason
Erin Taylor Brandi Pate Carole Hope
Alli Prescott Lynn Reed Ann Simon
And a very special Thank You to Ken Voss, our special volunteer who was present
for all three days and did everything possible to make our sale a success. A very
special thank you is also in order for Nancy Tokarska and Jackie Voss!
With our profits we have so far donated $1000 to the Youth Group towards The
National Youth Gathering in Houston Texas and $300 to Thrivent for Hurricane
Relief (who matched the funds). And there are still funds that will be donated.
Family Promise Success
Thanks to everyone who worked so hard during our week of Family Promise.
Thank you also to everyone who helped make the Family Promise fundraiser a
success. Jim Smith was our golfer again, and played 108 holes! That is incredible!
Thank you Jim.
Your donations helped to raise over $94,000 at the Golf Fundraiser to help
homeless families and make sure that Family Promise can continue to bless and
help those in the program. The people of God at Advent serve the Lord with
gladness and generosity.
Advent Annual Angel Tree
The Advent Angel Tree will be up Sunday, November 12th. Instruc-
tions are on the back of the angel you choose. White angels are chil-
dren ages 12 and under. Green Angels are Senior Angels in nursing
homes and have no family. Please consider making their Christmas joy-
ful by remembering them at this special season.
There will also be a Food Basket Tree that you can select from to give
to each of the Angel Tree families.
All food items and gifts must be returned to the church, wrapped and
with Angel Tag attached by December 17th.
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING Picture 30,000 high school youth from across the ELCA learning, playing, sing-ing, worshiping, and serving the city of Houston… that is where our high school youth will be June 27-July1, 2018! If you are in grade 8-12 and want to find out how to be a part of this life changing event, please join us Sunday November 5th at 12:00pm for more information and planning. Lunch will be provided.
YOUTH/PARENT MEETING
On Sunday November 5th, following Sunday School and Confirmation the youth and parents will meet to discuss the Youth
Group. We will also discuss fundraising possibilities to aid our youth in their up coming trip. Please bring your
ideas!
SPECIAL THANK YOU Thank you so much to Angie Hubble for donating Krispy Kreme donuts for our guests at the Yard Sale. Thank you also to Angie Hubble, Erin
Taylor, Ann Simon, Pastor Andrea and all the youth for working so hard selling hot dog lunches that day. All
proceeds will go to help our youth head to Houston this summer.
YOUTH FUNDRAISERS FOR SUMMER CAMP
Dine in or Take out Sunday November 12
Following the congregational meeting
2018 WALL CALENDARS ARE ON SALE!
These beautiful calendars are made with indent and smudge proof paper and feature professional
photographs and a weekly Bible verse for only $10. This fundraiser will benefit youth summer
programming.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s event. We handed out
thousands of pieces of candy, ice cream, and lots of popcorn! We had 21 spaces
filled. Thank you so much to all of our participants. Thank you also to Ingrid
Zamecnik for making balloon animals and hats for every child. Each
family was welcomed to Advent and given information about our church. There
was also bouncy slide fun and thrills from a spooky haunted. Thank you so much
to Marcy & Sam Jimenez and all of the youth for your creativity time and effort
making this year’s Trunk or Treat spectacular.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Classes are off to a great start! There is still room for more participants in all of
our classes (preschool-adult). Thank you to all the teachers and students for
your faithfulness.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
This year’s pageant will take place Wednesday evening, December 20. We will
have Saturday rehearsals from 9:30-10:30 on December 9 and 16.
We thank God for the wonderful worship opportunities that
Celebrated the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.
Thank you to Resurrection Lutheran Church for hosting our Joint Reformation service. Thank you to all of those at Advent who
joined in the celebration.
Are you experiencing a difficult time, such as grief, divorce, job
loss, illness, relocation, loneliness, or other life struggles?
A Stephen Minister may be able
to offer the support that you need.
Stephen Ministers are
members of our congregation trained to listen, care, encourage,
pray, and walk alongside you during a tough time. It is always
confidential.
To learn more please talk with one
of our pastors or a Stephen
Minister.
A GriefShare Presentation of How to survive the Holidays will be presented at
Aldersgate Methodist Church. Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 3:00 pm.
There is a notebook that goes with this presentation and it is $5.00
This is a very helpful 40 minute video for those who have lost a loved one.
Please see Ann Simon further information.
November 6
Cheryl Fouche
Matt Reed
Rick Reed November 7 Lewis Huerth November 14
Juergen Jaath
Kaleigh Jablonski
Charlotte Miller
November 18
Lily Summers
Diana Perry
Derek Herrmann
November 19
Marcy Jimenez
Addison Koch
November 16
Nick & Josie Pravato
November 29
Greg & Sarah Van Bladel
Happy November Birthdays
Happy November Anniversaries
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 2
Bible Study 6:30pm
Toastmaster’s
AA 8-9am
3
AA 8-9am
4 Property Meeting 9:00am
Bluebirds
Across SC & GA
10:00am
1 Choir Practice
6:00pm - 7:30pm
AA 8-9am
5 Worship
& Holy
Communion
9:30am
Sun. School &
Confirmation 10:45am
Youth Meeting
6
AA 8-9am
7 Bible Study 10:00am
Staff Meeting
12:00pm
AA 8-9am
8 Choir Practice
6:00pm - 7:30pm
AA 8-9am
9 Praise Band
6:00pm
Stephen Ministry 6:30pm
Toastmaster’s
AA 8-9am
10
AA 8-9am
11
Craft Fair
At Our
Redeemer
Lunch
Provided
9:00am -
2:00pm
12 Contemporary
& Holy
Communion
9:30am
Sun. School &
Confirmation
10:45am
13
AA 8-9am
14 Service Ministry 2:30pm
Ministry Night
6:30pm
AA 8-9am
15 Choir Practice
6:00pm - 7:30pm
AA 8-9am
16 Bible Study
6:30pm
Toastmaster’s
AA 8-9am
17
AA 8-9am
18
Advocacy 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Augusta Chinese Church
6pm-9:30pm
19
Worship
9:30am
Sun. School &
Confirmation 10:45am
Thanksgiving Din-
ner 5:30pm
Service 7:00pm
20
AA 8-9am
21
Bible Study 10:00am
Choir Practice
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Council 6:30pm
AA 8-9am
22
AA 8-9am
23
24
AA 8-9am
25
Lydia Project
9am - 12pm
26 Worship
& Holy
Com. 9:30am
Sun. School &
Conf. 10:45am
Reformation
Potluck After
Worship
27 Book Club
7:30pm
AA 8-9am
28 Choir Practice
6:00pm -
7:30pm
AA 8-9am
29
AA 8-9am
30 Stephen Ministry 6:30pm
Toastmaster’s
AA 8-9am
Don’t forget to turn back your clocks 1
hour on Sunday 11/5!
Office Closed
11/5/17 11/12/17 11/19/17 11/26/17
Assisting Ministers Heather Herrmann Lynn Reed Bobby Bisbee Mary Filpus-Luyckx
Lectors Mary Suprek Tim Sadenwasser Violet Herrmann Ken Furlong
Communion
Assistants Gayle Ricklefs Carol Billings Marcy Jimenez Lynn Reed
Acolytes /Crucifiers Brian Sadenwasser/
Kate Peterson
Sophie Van Bladel/
Stormi Hubble
Holly Sadenwasser/
Timmy Peterson
Zach Hubble/
Max Van Bladel
Ushers Dieter & Ulrike
Beck
Steve Merzlak/
Timmy Peterson
Bob Holm/
Diana Perry
Jim Williams/
Jared Fischer
Greeters Carol Billings/
Bobby Bisbee
Renee Blanchette/
Shirley Chipman
Peter & Vicki
Kohler
Bob & Diana
Perry
Flowers Given By
In Memory of
My Mom
By Lynn Reed
In Memory of
Jan Reedstrom
In Memory of
Al Hope
By Carole Hope
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Hospital/Shut In
Ministers Carol Billings Marcy Jimenez Gayle Ricklefs Liza Fincher
Visitor of Visitors Gayle Ricklefs Martha Ostendorff Gayle Ricklefs Martha Ostendorff
Fellowship Coffee
Hour Men’s Breakfast
Youth
Fundraising Lunch Coffee Only Coffee Only
Altar Guild Sat. Renee Blanchette Renee Blanchette Renee Blanchette Renee Blanchette
Altar Guild Late: Mary Suprek Mary Suprek Mary Suprek Mary Suprek
3232 Washington Road
Augusta, GA 30907
Phone: 706-860-0439
Web: adventaugusta.org
Email: [email protected]
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