Congregational Meeting: The bi-annual Voters’ Meeting will be held this Sunday, June 30 after Worship. The meeting will include the annual election of Council Members. Slate includes President: Dave Neely, Recording Secretary: Karen Baker, Christian Education: Vacant, Church Properties: Paul Simis and Bill Ackerman, Finance: Judy Neely, Elder: John Cangelosi. Please contact Ron Hinkle for additional information.

SED ROC: The Southeastern District Reaching Christ for Others Conference (formerly the Tending the Flame Conference) will be held July 26 & 27 in Roanoke, VA. Find out more here.

Readings for Sunday, June 30 (Prop. 8), 3^rd Sunday after Pentecost: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read 1 Kings 19:9b-21, Psalm 16, Gal. 5:1, 13–25, Luke 9:51–62

Assistive Listening System: Advent has installed a SoundMate Personal Assistive Listening System to assist the hearing impaired. If anyone would like to use the system, please see Rick Heizler or one of the ushers.

Congregational Meeting: The bi-annual Voters’ Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 30 after Worship. The meeting will include the annual election of Council Members. Slate includes President: Dave Neely, Recording Secretary: Karen Baker, Christian Education: Vacant, Church Properties: Paul Simis and Bill Ackerman, Finance: Judy Neely, Elder: John Cangelosi. Please contact Ron Hinkle for additional information.

Readings for Sunday, June 23 (Prop. 7), 2^nd Sunday after Pentecost: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Is. 65:1–9, Psalm 3, Gal. 3:23—4:7, Luke 8:26–39

Summer Schedule: Our worship service time will stay at 10:30 a.m. throughout the summer. Sunday School and Sunday morning Adult Bible classes will resume on Rally Day, September 8. The Men’s weekday Bible Study is in recess. The Women’s weekday Bible Study will continue.

Women’s Evening Bible Study continues on Tuesday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m. Our study is “Experiencing God’s Presence” from Jesus Calling Bible Studies. No homework.  Come and enjoy an hour of bible study, focusing on direction of Jesus. Contact Karen Baker for more information.

PORCH: Upcoming sort dates – June 17, July 15, August 12. Please bring non-perishables and canned goods. These items are taken to those with food insecurity needs in the area.

Help Wanted: Volunteers to address security/emergency procedures at Advent. This is a short-term commitment to decide what needs to be done to improve building security and develop policies to ensure that we are prepared for emergencies at the church (fire, medical, violence). Contact Jennifer Simis if interested.

Congregational Meeting: The bi-annual Voters’ Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 30 after Worship. The meeting will include the annual election of Council Members. Nominations are being received for President, Recording Secretary, Boards of Christian Education, Church Properties, and Finance, and one Elder. Please contact Ron Hinkle for additional information.

Readings for Sunday, June 16, The Holy Trinity: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Prov. 8:1–4, 22–31, Psalm 8, Acts 2:14a, 22–36, John 8:48–59

Summer Schedule: Our worship service time will stay at 10:30 a.m. throughout the summer. This Sunday will be our last week of Sunday School and Sunday morning Adult Bible Class. Sunday classes will resume on Rally Day, September 8. The Men’s weekday Bible Study will conclude on Tuesday, June 11. The Women’s weekday Bible Study will continue.

Congregational Meeting: The bi-annual Voters’ Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 30 after Worship. The meeting will include the annual election of Council Members. Nominations are being received for President, Recording Secretary, Boards of Christian Education, Church Properties, and Finance, and one Elder. Please contact Ron Hinkle for additional information.

Readings for Sunday, June 9, The Day of Pentecost: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Gen. 11:1–9, Psalm 143, Acts 2:1–21, John 14:23–31

Summer Schedule: Our worship service time will stay at 10:30 a.m. throughout the summer. This Sunday will be our last week of Sunday School and Sunday morning Adult Bible Class. Sunday classes will resume on Rally Day, September 8. The Men’s weekday Bible Study will conclude on Tuesday, June 11. The Women’s weekday Bible Study will continue.

Choir: We will have one more rehearsal before the end of the season –Wednesday, June 5. We will be singing on Pentecost, June 9.

Congregational Meeting: The bi-annual Voters’ Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 30 after Worship. The meeting will include the annual election of Council Members. Nominations are being received for President, Recording Secretary, Boards of Christian Education, Church Properties, and Finance, and one Elder. Please see Ron Hinkle for additional information.

Help Wanted: Volunteers to address security/emergency procedures at Advent. This is a short-term commitment to decide what needs to be done to improve building security and develop policies to ensure that we are prepared for emergencies at the church (fire, medical, violence). Contact Jennifer Simis if interested.

Readings for Sunday, June 2, The Ascension of Our Lord: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Acts 1:1–11, Psalm 47, Eph. 1:15–23, Luke 24:44–53

Armed Forces Sunday and Memorial day will be celebrated this Sunday, remembering those who have served and are currently serving in the military and those who died in service to our country. Check out the LCMS website for more info and resources.

Choir: We will have two more rehearsals before the end of the season –Wednesdays, May 29 and June 5. We will be singing on Pentecost, June 9.

Summer Schedule: Our worship service time will stay at 10:30 a.m. throughout the summer. Sunday, June 2 will be our last week of Sunday School and Sunday morning Adult Bible Class. Sunday classes will resume on Rally Day, September 8. The Men’s weekday Bible Study will conclude on Tuesday, June 11. The Women’s weekday Bible Study will continue.

Field Notes – the Newsletter of Shauen and Krista Trump, your LCMS missionaries – is available here. Check out the awesome work they continue to do in Africa.

Help Wanted: Volunteers to address security/emergency procedures at Advent. This is a short-term commitment to decide what needs to be done to improve building security and develop policies to ensure that we are prepared for emergencies at the church (fire, medical, violence). Contact Jennifer Simis if interested.

Readings for Sunday, May 26, 6th Sunday of Easter: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Acts 16:9–15, Psalm 67, Rev. 21:9–14, 21–27, John 16:23–33 or John 5:1–9

Summer Schedule: Our worship service time will stay at 10:30 a.m. throughout the summer. Sunday, June 2 will be our last week of Sunday School and Sunday morning Adult Bible Class. Sunday classes will resume on Rally Day, September 8. The Men’s weekday Bible Study will conclude on Tuesday, June 11. The Women’s weekday Bible Study will continue.

PORCH: Upcoming sort dates – May 20, June 17, July 15, August 12. Please bring non-perishables and canned goods. These items are taken to those with food insecurity needs in the area.

Sunday Adult Bible Study: We are studying the “Lessons of the Day.” Please join us to learn how the Sunday Worship Service revolves around the readings appointed for the day. Leaders: May 19 – Pastor Scott, May 26 – Bob Serpas, June 2 – Pastor Scott.

Readings for Sunday, May 19, 5th Sunday of Easter: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Acts 11:1–18, Psalm 148, Rev. 21:1–7, John 16:12–22 or John 13:31–35

View our 2019 Easter Service on our Recent Sermons and Services page or here on our Youtube channel.

Choir: We will have two more rehearsals before the end of the season – on Wednesdays, May 29 and June 5. We will be singing this Sunday, May 12 and on Pentecost, June 9.

Sunday Adult Bible Study: We are studying the “Lessons of the Day.” Please join us to learn how the Sunday Worship Service revolves around the readings appointed for the day. Leaders: May 12 – Dave Neely, May 19 – Pastor Scott.

Readings for Sunday, May 12, 4th Sunday of Easter: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Acts 20:17–35, Psalm 23, Rev. 7:9–17, John 10:22–30

View our 2019 Easter Service on our Recent Sermons and Services page or here on our Youtube channel.

Abundant Joy Center For Women’s Ministries invites all to an Open House this Sunday, May 5, 2:00-4:00 p.m. to visit our center, meet volunteers, and learn about volunteer opportunities and our support groups, Bible studies, and free peer counseling services for women. Abundant Joy is located at 3700 Lyckan Parkway, Suite B, Durham NC 27707. If you have questions, contact Peggy Earnhardt.

Lenten Devotion: Thank you to all who contributed to our Lenten Devotion booklet. We are looking forward to doing this again next year.

Sunday Adult Bible Study: We are studying the “Lessons of the Day.” Please join us to learn how the Sunday Worship Service revolves around the readings appointed for the day. Leaders: May 5 – Pastor Scott, May 12 – Dave Neely, May 19 – Pastor Scott.

Readings for Sunday, May 5, 3rd Sunday of Easter: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Psalm 30, Rev. 5:(1–7) 8–14, John 21:1–14 (15–19)

Sunday Adult Bible Study: We are studying the “Lessons of the Day.” Please join us to learn how the Sunday Worship Service revolves around the readings appointed for the day. Leaders: April 28 – Joe Schradie, May 5 – Pastor Scott, May 12 – Dave Neely, May 19 – Pastor Scott.

Easter Potluck Brunch: Thank you to all who brought items and to the Fellowship Committee and all who worked to plan, set up, clean up and take down the tables and chairs in the Fellowship Hall for the Easter Brunch.

Abundant Joy Center For Women’s Ministries invites all to an Open House on Sunday, May 5, 2:00-4:00 p.m. to visit our center, meet volunteers, and learn about volunteer opportunities and our support groups, Bible studies, and free peer counseling services for women. Abundant Joy is located at 3700 Lyckan Parkway, Suite B, Durham NC 27707. If you have questions, contact Peggy Earnhardt.

Men’s Weekday Bible Study continues on Tuesday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m. Please note the new time. We’ll be starting a new study entitled ” Christianity and the Competition.” Please contact John Cangelosi for further information.

Women’s Evening Bible Study continues on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. We will be studying “Experiencing God’s Presence” from Jesus Calling Bible Studies. No homework.  Come and enjoy an hour of bible study, focusing on direction of Jesus. Contact Karen Baker for more information.

Mission Outreach: there are service opportunities in Lumberton and Jacksonville, NC following the Hurricanes. Contact Pastor Scott or John Cangelosi if you would like to help.

Readings for Sunday, April 28, 2^nd Sunday of Easter: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Acts 5:12–20 (21–32), Psalm 148, Rev. 1:4–18, John 20:19–31