Call Committee: We are now accepting nominations from the congregation of pastors to add to our call list. The Nomination Form is available in the narthex and on our website and is due by Nov. 13. Forms should be returned to John Stow or any member of the call committee. The next congregational meeting will be after worship on November 13 (around noon.) We will be voting to approve the Congregational Profile at that time. As always, check our website for the latest information.

Stewardship: Join us this Sunday as we focus on our faith and God’s purpose for us as His stewards. Commitment Sunday will follow on November 20 when we will return our estimate of giving cards during the service. For the past several years, we have concentrated on whole-life stewardship with its center being our faith in God’s grace through Jesus. Our trust in Him and our thankfulness lead us to be good stewards of all He has provided.

Operation Christmas Child: Nov. 13 is the final day to bring home-packed shoebox gifts. Boxes will be blessed during worship. The third week in November is national collection week. Project organizers Carolyn Jones, Jennifer Simis, and Janice Wriedt thank you for your continued support for this annual outreach event.

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.

Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2:00 a.m., Fall Back. The clocks are set one hour earlier.

Call Committee: We are now accepting nominations from the congregation of pastors to add to our call list. The Nomination Form is available in the narthex and on our website and are due by Nov. 13. Forms should be returned to John Stow or any member of the call committee. The next congregational meeting will be after worship on November 13 (around noon.) As always, check our website for the latest information.

Operation Christmas Child: It’s time to pack shoeboxes! Look for information, suggestion sheets, brochures, preprinted shoeboxes from Samaritan’s Purse, and a donations box in the Narthex. Dates to remember: Nov. 6 – Shoebox packing activity during the Sunday School hour; Nov. 13 – Final day to bring home-packed shoebox gifts. Boxes will be blessed during worship. The third week in November is national collection week. Project organizers Carolyn Jones, Jennifer Simis, and Janice Wriedt thank you for your continued support for this annual outreach event.

Honoring Our Veterans: Please help us update our list of Advent veterans so we can recognize and honor them on Nov. 13. You are invited to review and revise the list posted on the bulletin board across from the mailboxes. Consider adding names and service information about members of your family: spouse, parents, siblings, children, and grandchildren. Questions? Contact Carolyn F. Jones cmfpjones@yahoo.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. 13. Thrivent has allocated $250 for this event.

Call Committee: The call committee met with Pastor Seaman, SED on Tuesday to review the draft of the Congregation Profile including input we’ve received on what we would like to see in our new Pastor. This document is close to being completed, but please continue to let us know your feedback. We will also begin accepting nominations from the congregation of pastors to add to our call list this Sunday, October 30. Forms will be available in the narthex. The next congregational meeting will be after worship on November 13 (around noon.) As always, check our website for the latest information.

Flood Relief: For details about SED Disaster Response and how you can help, visit: http://se.lcms.org/disaster. One of the ways to help immediately is to donate funds. There are several options:

1. Donate online at http://se.lcms.org/donate
2. Mail in your check to: Southeastern District, 6315 Grovedale Dr., Alexandria VA 22310
3. Give by credit card by calling the SED at 800-637-5723 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 4:30 pm)
4. Write a check to SED, note Disaster Relief, and drop it in the offering plate on Oct. 30. Please do NOT make checks for disaster relief payable to Advent. Any checks to Advent will go to our general missions income.

Operation Christmas Child: It’s time to pack shoeboxes! Look for information, suggestion sheets, brochures, preprinted shoeboxes from Samaritan’s Purse, and a donations box in the Narthex. We will try to keep you informed about items we have received and items needed. Jennifer Simis can tell you about how to donate money to purchase extra items for our Nov. 6 activity. Please do continue the tradition of packing gift boxes at home!

Dates to remember: Nov. 6 – Shoebox packing activity during the Sunday School hour; Nov. 13 – Final day to bring home-packed shoebox gifts. Boxes will be blessed during worship. The third week in November is national collection week.

Project organizers Carolyn Jones, Jennifer Simis, and Janice Wriedt thank you for your continued support for this annual outreach event.

Honoring Our Veterans: Please help us update our list of Advent veterans so we can recognize and honor them on Nov. 13. You are invited to review and revise the list posted on the bulletin board across from the mailboxes. Consider adding names and service information about members of your family: spouse, parents, siblings, children, and grandchildren. Questions? Contact Carolyn F. Jones cmfpjones@yahoo.com

Come join us at Advent on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 5:15 pm for Praise and Pizza. It will be a time of praise music, prayer and Session 1 of a DVD based study “The Grace-Shaped Life” by Max Lucado. This study takes you on a journey to discover the depth of God’s grace – greater than you can imagine, more than you deserve, and all that you need. Max asks the deep questions: Have you been changed by grace? Shaped by grace? Strengthened by grace? Emboldened by grace? Softened by grace? Snatched by the nape of your neck and shaken to your senses by grace? He says that “God’s grace has a drenching about it. A wildness about it. A white-water, riptide, turn-you-upside-downness about it. Grace comes after you. It rewires you. From insecure to God secure. From regret riddled to better-because-of-it. From afraid to die to ready to fly.”

Following this, will be a time for pizza and fellowship. All are welcome! It’s Free! And it’s a great opportunity to bring someone who may not attend church, or who is searching for a better understanding of how their story is part of God’s. Praise music begins at 5:15. Please join us, and bring a friend!

Praise and Pizza, Saturday January 16, 2016, 5:15-7:00 p.m. – “Two of the scariest lies in our world right now”

What are two of the scariest lies in our world right now? What are the implications of those lies? And what is the truth?

Come join us at Advent Lutheran Church, 230 Erwin Road, Chapel Hill NC this Saturday, Jan 16, 2016 at 5:15 pm for our first Praise and Pizza of the New Year. It will be a time of Praise Music, prayer and a video by Francis Chan titled, “Two Scariest Lies in our World right now.” Following this will be a time for pizza and fellowship.

All are welcome! It’s Free! It’s a great opportunity for anyone searching for a better understanding of why Jesus had to come and die and what that means to their life, both today and for eternity and for Christians seeking an informal time of worship and fellowship. Praise Music begins at 5:15. Please join us, and bring a friend!

Saturday October 17, 2015 – 5:15-7:00 – “The Power of Simple Prayer”

How is your prayer life? Do you ever struggle with prayer? Is your prayer time more of a structured time with God, or is it more of an awareness of God’s presence? Would you like to learn a simple “pocket prayer” that will apply to nearly every situation?

Come join us at Advent this Saturday, Oct 17, 2015 at 5:15 pm for our second Praise and Pizza of the fall season. It will be a time of Praise Music, prayer and Part 2 of a video featuring Max Lucado sharing thoughts on prayer from his latest book, “Before Amen – the power of simple prayer,” which addresses these questions. Following this, will be a time for pizza and fellowship.

All are welcome! It’s Free! And it’s a great opportunity to bring someone who may not attend church, or who is searching for a closer relationship with God. Praise Music begins at 5:15. Please join us!

The Men’s  Evening Bible Study will be using a program from Lutheran Hour Ministries titled “A Man Named Martin – Part 1”. It is, of course, about Martin Luther. More information is available here . This study will last 4-5 weeks. This group meets every Tuesday at 7:00pm.