In order to answer that question, we need to answer a couple of others:
• “What is prayer?”
• “Does prayer depend on us, or is it something that depends on God?”
• “How does prayer fit into God’s grace?”
• “So, what does it mean to ‘pray without ceasing’?”
Come join us at Advent Lutheran Church, 230 Erwin Road in Chapel Hill on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at 5:15 pm for our first Praise and Pizza of the Fall season. It will be a time of Praise Music, prayer and a video featuring Max Lucado sharing thoughts on prayer from his latest book, “Before Amen – The Power of Simple Prayer,” which will answer the above questions. Following this, will be a time for pizza and fellowship.
All are welcome! It’s Free! And it’s a great opportunity for 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!
Most of you know Joseph Sheref as a fellow brother in Christ and a member of Advent Lutheran Church. Joseph came to the states from Sierra Leone in 2000 and has been working since then to bring his family to Chapel Hill. After numerous setbacks, final approval has been obtained for Joseph’s family to join him! His wife Aime, his daughter Koni (19), and his two sons Lansama (21) and Tommy (16) depart from Freeport, Sierra Leone on September 6 and arrive in Raleigh on September 7.
Please join us immediately after the worship service on Sunday, August 30 for a Hot Dog Lunch Fundraiser. Lunch is free, but donations will be accepted. All funds raised will be used to help cover plane fare for the Sheref family.
Our next Saturday Night Praise & Pizza is on Saturday, April 18, 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The theme is “Celebrating the One Who Died in Our Place!” The event will begin with a Praise Service that will include music, prayer, and the video “In My Seat – A Pilot’s story from Sept 10-11, 2011.” We will conclude with fellowship time and a pizza dinner. The event is free and everyone is welcome. Please join us!
About the video: Steve Scheibner went to bed September 10, 2001, with his bags packed and ready to go. He was scheduled to be the pilot on American Airlines Flight 11 the next day. When he woke in the morning, however, a rare last-minute substitution meant someone else would pilot that plane … the first plane that hit the World Trade Center on 9/11. Steve knows firsthand what it means to have someone else die in his place, not once … but twice. His powerful and moving testimony of God’s providence will inspire you to examine your own life in light of eternity.
Due to the weather (ice, forecast of snow later today, wind, and cold temperatures) we will not hold our Ash Wednesday Worship Service this evening. Instead, we will observe our Ash Wednesday Worship Service this Sunday (2/22/15). The service will begin with the imposition of ashes for those who desire it.
Our next Praise & Pizza is on Saturday, January 17, 5:15 to 7:00 p.m.
Please join us for a Praise Service of music, a short video, prayer, and reflection. The service is followed by fellowship time and a pizza dinner. Free! Everyone is welcome!
Video: “Treading Water”
When you’re young and learning how to swim, it’s easy to start thinking that you’re alone in the pool. We can do the same thing in our Christian walk when God decides to take us to the next level, but if we are seeking Him, God never truly leaves us alone. Jesus said to His disciples in Matthew 28:20b, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Video by Troy Black
Please join us for a Praise Service of music, a short video, prayer, and reflection.
The service is followed by fellowship time and a pizza dinner. Free! Everyone is welcome!
“A Preview of Christmas Eve”
It was a night that no one would forget. The night the Christ Child was born. We hear reflections on that night from a few of the people invited to take part in the birth of the world’s savior. Watch as Elizabeth discovers that God can create life out of a barren womb and a shepherd realizes that this night is good news to ALL people.
Thank you to everyone who made The Gift of Joy retreat such a wonderful experience. The event was presented by Abundant Joy Center for Women’s Ministries. This one day women’s retreat was led by Connie Denninger and was a day of music, reflecting, sharing, thanking, and creating. Check out the blog Connie posted about the event: Gift of Joy Retreat- Advent Lutheran – Chapel Hill, NC.
October 25, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church.
Learn more about how to live a life of Gratitude. It will be a wonderful day of friendship, learning and crafting! Connie Denninger from Springfield VA will be our presenter. You will not want to miss this event! All women are welcome. Bring a friend for a girls day out! Email abundantjoycwm@gmail.com or call 919-943-0789 to reserve your spot. Fee: $25.00.
