Voter’s Meetingwill be on Sunday, January 29, immediately after the worship service. We will be voting on the 2017 Budget, 2016 Mission funding, and an amendment to the Synod’s constitution. Information will be emailed for your review.

Support for Missions: Check out the bulletin board for the latest letter from LCMS Missionaries Shauen and Krista Trump. The congregation has financially supported them in the past and will be voting on directing some of our 2016 Mission funds to them. Get more information about their work and make individual donations at: http://www.thetrumps.org/.

Choir: If you would like to use your God-given musical talents to praise God, please join us. Our next rehearsal will be on Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00pm. If you have any questions, please speak with Xavier Richert.

Change the World: One Life at a Time – 500th Reformation Anniversary Celebration: The most important way you can help right now is to prayer for the event. Talk with Judy Neely if you would like to part of the prayer team.  2017 reformation event.

Worship Leader Schedule: Jan. 22 and Feb. 19 – Pastor Williamson; Jan. 29, Feb. 5, and Feb. 26 – Pastor McDaniels; Feb. 12 – Pastor Lineberger

Call Committee: We are expecting a list of names from the SED in the next few days. Once we have the list, Pastor Lineberger will contact each pastor to see whether there is any reason they could not consider a call to Advent. The Call Committee will begin reviewing the profiles of each pastor and preparing interview questions. Check our website or the green binder on the table in the narthex for the latest information.

Voter’s Meeting will be on Sunday, January 29, immediately after the worship service. We will be voting on the 2017 Budget, 2016 Mission funding, and an amendment to the Synod’s constitution. Information will be emailed ahead of time for your review.

Support for Missions: Check out the bulletin board for the latest letter from LCMS Missionaries Shauen and Krista Trump. The congregation has financially supported them in the past and will be voting on directing some of our 2016 Mission funds to them. Get more information about their work and make individual donations at: http://www.thetrumps.org/.

Choir Rehearsal for this year will begin on Wednesday, January 18 at 7:00pm. If you would like to use your God given musical talents to praise God, please join us at this time. If you have any questions, please speak with Xavier Richert.

Change the World: One Life at a Time – 500th Reformation Anniversary Celebration: On Sunday, November 5, 2017, Dorton Arena on the NC State Fairgrounds will be filled with songs of praise to our Lord. Following a moving time of worship with thousands of voices, we will move to serve our neighbors. A health and dental clinic is planned for the afternoon and early evening as well as a Kids Zone, an art show, and choral concert. The most important way you can help right now is to prayer for the event. Talk with Judy Neely if you would like to part of the prayer team. Watch for more information in the near future for other ways you can help.

Worship Leader Schedule: Jan. 15 and Feb. 12 – Pastor Lineberger; Jan. 22 and Feb. 19 – Pastor Williamson; Jan. 29, Feb. 5, and Feb. 26 – Pastor McDaniels

Call Committee: No new updates from the SED office about a call list, but we hope to have something from them soon. Check our website or the green binder on the table in the narthex for the latest information.

In accordance with its Inclement Weather policy, due to weather and road conditions, Advent has decided to cancel Worship and Sunday School/Bible Class tomorrow, Sunday, Jan. 8.

Stay safe and warm!

Blessed Epiphany!

Snow: If services are cancelled this weekend due to weather, notification will be posted via email, on Facebook and our website, and on several TV stations. Be on the lookout! See inclement weather policy below.

Worship Leader Schedule: Jan. 8 and 29 – Pastor McDaniels; Jan. 15 – Pastor Lineberger; Jan. 22 – Pastor Williamson.

Confirmation Class will be held this Sunday morning during the Sunday School hour (weather permitting.)

Women’s Evening Bible Study meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. The course of study is “God Is in the Laundry Room” by Susan Senechal. Contact Karen Baker with questions.

Men’s Bible Study meets on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. The topic of the current study is Part 2 of “A Man Called Luther.” Please see John Cangelosi with questions.

Call Committee: No new updates from the SED office about a call list, but we hope to have something from them soon. Check our website or the green binder on the table in the narthex for the latest information.

Inclement weather policy: The Pastor will confer with the President, the Chair of the Board of Worship, and an Elder to reach a decision about cancellation of a Worship service or other event. If the event is cancelled, the congregation will be informed by email no later than two hours before the event is scheduled to begin. The office manager will set up a phone tree to call all members who do not use email as soon as the decision is made and will notify local ABC and NBC stations. The announcement will also be posted on the Advent website and Facebook as soon as possible. If a service is not cancelled and someone feels unsafe driving, they are encouraged to stay home.

Happy New Year!

Richie family: We are looking for continued meal support for the Richie family through mid-January. If you would like to help or want more information, go here or contact Carolyn Walker (carolyn.walker814@gmail.com.) Thank you for your help!

New Year’s Day: There will be Adult Bible Class, but no Sunday School on Sunday, January 1.

Worship Leader Schedule: Jan. 1 and 8 – Pastor McDaniels; Jan. 15 – Pastor Lineberger; Jan. 22 – Pastor Williamson.

Men’s Bible Study will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 7:00 p.m. The topic of study is Part 2 of “A Man Called Luther.” Please see John Cangelosi with questions.

Women’s Evening Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 7:00 p.m. Contact Karen Baker with questions.

Call Committee: No new updates from the SED office about a call list, but we hope to have something from them soon. Check our website or the green binder on the table in the narthex for the latest information.

Merry Christmas to all!

Ritchie family: We are looking for continued meal support for the Ritchie family through mid-January. If you would like to help or want more information, go here or contact Carolyn Walker (carolyn.walker814@gmail.com.) Thank you for your help!

Christmas Services: Please join us for our Christmas Eve Candle Light Service on Dec 24 at 7:00 p.m., and for Christmas Day Service on Dec. 25 at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday School or Bible Class on Christmas Day.

Missing Jacket: If anyone mistakenly took the wrong jacket home after church last Sunday, please return it to John Cangelosi. It is a black North Face fleece jacket.

Stewardship: Thank you to all of you that have submitted your Estimate of Giving cards.  As of December 18, we have received 29 cards with a total giving estimate of $144,180. Offering envelopes for 2017 are in your church mailbox.

Worship Leader Schedule: Mid-week services, Dec. 21, 24, and 25, Jan. 1 and 8 – Pastor McDaniels; Jan. 15 – Pastor Lineberger; Jan. 22 – Pastor Williamson.

Meal Support for the Ritchie family: Are you able to help provide a meal? Get more information and sign up here or contact Carolyn Walker (carolyn.walker814@gmail.com.) There are four people in the family and there are no food restrictions. Meals can be delivered to their apartment or to Advent. It would be great if we could supply them with a meal every other day or so for the month. Thank you for your help!

Mid-week Advent Service: Please join us on Wednesday, Dec. 21, for a light supper at 6:15 p.m. followed by worship at 7:00 p.m. This week’s service “From Heaven Above – The Gift of Life,” based on John 1:1-5, invigorates us with the message that we have been given a life of faith here on earth in Christ’s name and eternal life in heaven with him through his precious birth among us. We join with the people of God in celebrating the life of faith we have here on earth in Christ’s name and the life that awaits us in heaven with him through his birth among us.

Christmas Card to Your Advent Family: You are invited to bring or send a Christmas card from your family to your Advent family and post it on the bulletin board in the hallway. Extra pushpins are on the board for your convenience.

Worship Leader Schedule: Mid-week services, Dec. 21, 24, and 25, Jan. 1 and 8 – Pastor McDaniels; Jan. 15 – Pastor Lineberger; Jan. 22 – Pastor Williamson.

Inclement weather policy: The Pastor will confer with the President, the Chair of the Board of Worship, and an Elder to reach a decision about cancellation of a Worship service or other event. If the event is cancelled, the congregation will be informed by email no later than two hours before the event is scheduled to begin. The office manager will set up a phone tree to call all members who do not use email as soon as the decision is made and will notify local ABC and NBC stations. The announcement will also be posted on the Advent website and Facebook as soon as possible. If a service is not cancelled and someone feels unsafe driving, they are encouraged to stay home.

Call Committee: The call committee has gotten confirmation that the Congregational Profile and two nominations have been received at the SED office and the have begun working on compiling a list of names. As always, check our website for the latest information.

Mid-week Advent Service: Please join us on Wednesday, Dec. 7, for a light supper at 6:15 p.m. followed by worship at 7:00 p.m. This week’s service will be “From Heaven Above –The Gift of Love,” based on John 3:13-17. It looks at how the steadfast love of God is revealed in the gift of his Son and how we, as the redeemed people of God, have the privilege of sharing his love with others. We join with the people of God in welcoming the steadfast love of God revealed to us in his beloved Son.

Confirmation classes:Confirmation classes are being held on Sunday mornings during the Sunday School hour whenever Pastor McDaniels is leading worship. On other Sundays, homework will be assigned and regular Sunday School will be offered. If you have any questions, contact Carolyn Walker (Carolyn.walker814@gmail.com) or Pastor McDaniels (revjmcdaniels@aol.com).

Worship Leader Schedule: Dec. 4 – Pastor Lineberger, Dec. 11 – Vicar Moretz, Mid-week services, Dec. 18, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1 – Pastor McDaniels

A Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving to everyone!

Call Committee: The call committee submitted the Congregational Profile and two nominations to the SED. We are now waiting for the list of names to be considered. This will take approximately six weeks. As always, check our website for the latest information.

Decorating for Advent and Christmas: Anyone interested in helping to decorate the church for Advent/Christmas is invited to meet at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 26.

Mid-week Advent Service: Please join us on Wednesday, Nov. 30, for a light supper at 6:15 p.m. followed by worship at 7:00 p.m. This week’s service will be “From Heaven Above – The Gift of Hope”, based on Matthew 12:15-21. It looks at how the people of Israel waited in hope for the promised Messiah and how we now wait in hope for his return on the Last Day.

Call Committee: The call committee will be submitting the Congregational Profile and two nominations to the SED. President Denninger and staff will review the CP in detail, review nominations from the congregation, and compare our profile with pastors’ self-evaluations, both nominated and on the Synod call list, to make sure priorities match. Based on this information, they will provide us with a list of names to be considered. This will take approximately six weeks. As always, check our website for the latest information.

Stewardship: Commitment Sunday is this Sunday, November 20. Bring your Estimate of Giving card for 2017. We’ll be placing them in the offering plate. Thank you for your faithful support of Advent’s ministry.

Confirmation classes There will be a short meeting after church on Nov. 20for parents and for students in 6^th grade or above interested in beginning confirmation studies. Older children or young adults interested in learning more about Lutheran doctrine are also welcome. Pastor McDaniels will lead the confirmation classes on the Sundays he is with us and will supplement “homework” for the remaining weeks. If you have any questions, contact Carolyn Walker (Carolyn.walker814@gmail.com) or Pastor McDaniels (revjmcdaniels@aol.com).

Thanksgiving Baskets: On Sunday, Nov. 20, Advent will assemble and deliver Thanksgiving Baskets to several families. Please select an item or items from the turkey display in the Narthex and bring it to church by Sunday, Nov. 20. Thrivent has allocated $250 for this event.

Decorating for Advent and Christmas: Anyone interested in helping to decorate the church for Advent/Christmas is invited to meet at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 26.

Need Host family: Advent will have two Christmas services this year since Christmas is on a Sunday – Christmas Eve at 7:00 p.m. and Christmas Day at 10:30 a.m. Pastor McDaniels and his wife Janis are requesting a place to stay overnight after the Christmas Eve service so that they do not have to drive back to Greensboro. Please consider hosting them especially if you live in the vicinity of our church. Contact Peggy (pjearnhardt@triad.rr.com) if you can help or have questions.