RETURNING TO CHURCH – NO LIVE/IN-PERSON WORSHIP YET, BUT WE ARE GETTING CLOSER! Our tentative date we hope to return is Sunday, July 5^th at 10:30 a.m. There would be no Sunday School, Bible Class, or Fellowship.

The Church Council has created a Subcommittee called ACTS (Advent Coronavirus Team of Safety), and we are considering all that we can, in order for us to safely return to worship in-person. After discussing this, at length, we want to inform that—like so much in society—things will look a bit different than they have in the past. We hope everyone can be flexible and understanding, and we want to stress the importance for us all to be considerate of other’s thoughts and feelings during this process. We also plan to have videos of the services for those who are not yet ready to return to worship at church. More details will follow as we near July 5^th.  Should you have questions, please contact Dave Neely dave.neely@hotmail.com or Pastor Scott scott_lohman@sbcglobal.net to discuss these.

Virtual Worship Services – We continue with our Virtual Worship Services online. An email will go out Sunday with our Worship Service. You may also check our YouTube Channel: Advent Lutheran Church Chapel Hill or take a look at the Website: www.AdventLutheranCH.org.

Join us this Wednesday “VIRTUALLY!” for our Bible Class – Join us on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. We are now looking at the Book of Judges.   

Advent Lutheran is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Bible Study

Time: Jun 10, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

        Every week on Wed, until Jul 15, 2020, 7 occurrence(s)

        Jun 10, 2020 01:00 PM

        Jun 17, 2020 01:00 PM

        Jun 24, 2020 01:00 PM

        Jul 1, 2020 01:00 PM

        Jul 8, 2020 01:00 PM

        Jul 15, 2020 01:00 PM

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Password: 354976

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        Meeting ID: 879 0248 4098

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Contact me by email if you can’t get in! Pastor Scott

Helping Those in Need During CoVid-19 – We continue to reach out during this time and we have checked with PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes).  The best way to work with them as we are in this pandemic, is to go directly to their website:   www.chapelhill.porchcommunities.org Then, click on the floating banner in red, which says Click here for how to help during COVID-19 crisis. They accept financial donations, they then safely provide to those who are in need of help. For non-perishable food donations, they are referring people to places we have worked with before, such as:  Inter-faith Council For Social  Services  http://www.ifcweb.org and Orange Congregations In Mission www.ocimnc.org. Thanks for continued to care for our community!

Additionally, the Town of Chapel Hill has provided a document for information on food provision in the area. If you would need a Spanish or Mandarin version of this document to forward, please reply to this email. Also, the Town has a Resources for Muslims during Ramadan document, if you need that forwarded. Here is the Town’s food provision document: file:///C:/Users/Pastor%20Scott%20Lohman/Downloads/ENGLISH%20COVID-19%20Food%20Distribution%20Flyer%20(1).pdf

RETURNING TO CHURCH – NO LIVE/IN-PERSON WORSHIP YET, BUT WE ARE GETTING CLOSER!

The Church Council has created a Subcommittee called ACTS (Advent Coronavirus Team of Safety), and we are considering all that we can, in order for us to safely return to worship in person. As many facets as possible are being reviewed: The Government’s Orders and Suggestions, Including the CDC; North Carolina and local trends; How our Church Body and other churches are handling all this; What medical and mental health professionals are saying; Air flow (HVAC, singing, speaking in unison, etc.); People flow (with physical distancing, masks, sanitizing, etc.); and the like.  At this moment, we do not have a live, return to worship date, and it is important for us all to be considerate of others thoughts and feelings during this process.  Should you have questions, please contact Dave Neely dave.neely@hotmail.com or Pastor Scott scott_lohman@sbcglobal.net to discuss these.

Virtual Worship Services – We continue with our Virtual Worship Services online. An email will go out Sunday with our Worship Service. You may also check our YouTube Channel: Advent Lutheran Church Chapel Hill or take a look at the Website: www.AdventLutheranCH.org.

Join us this Wednesday “VIRTUALLY!” for our Bible Class – Join us on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. We have finished looking at how God worked in the Book of Job, and we are moving to the Book of Judges.   

Advent Lutheran is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Bible Study

Time: Jun 3, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

        Every week on Wed, until Jul 15, 2020, 7 occurrence(s)

        Jun 3, 2020 01:00 PM

        Jun 10, 2020 01:00 PM

        Jun 17, 2020 01:00 PM

        Jun 24, 2020 01:00 PM

        Jul 1, 2020 01:00 PM

        Jul 8, 2020 01:00 PM

        Jul 15, 2020 01:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 879 0248 4098

Password: 354976

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        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

        Meeting ID: 879 0248 4098

Password: 354976

Contact me by email if you can’t get in! Pastor Scott

Helping Those in Need During CoVid-19 – We continue to reach out during this time and we have checked with PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes).  The best way to work with them as we are in this pandemic, is to go directly to their website:   www.chapelhill.porchcommunities.org Then, click on the floating banner in red, which says Click here for how to help during COVID-19 crisis. They accept financial donations, they then safely provide to those who are in need of help. For non-perishable food donations, they are referring people to places we have worked with before, such as:  Inter-faith Council For Social  Services  http://www.ifcweb.org and Orange Congregations In Mission www.ocimnc.org. Thanks for continued to care for our community!

Additionally, the Town of Chapel Hill has provided a document for information on food provision in the area. If you would need a Spanish or Mandarin version of this document to forward, please reply to this email. Also, the Town has a Resources for Muslims during Ramadan document, if you need that forwarded. Here is the Town’s food provision document: file:///C:/Users/Pastor%20Scott%20Lohman/Downloads/ENGLISH%20COVID-19%20Food%20Distribution%20Flyer%20(1).pdf

RETURNING TO CHURCH – NO LIVE/IN-PERSON WORSHIP YET, BUT WE ARE GETTING CLOSER!

The Church Council is continuing to discuss our returning to church in person. We’ll consider the Governor’s Orders and Suggestions, review with other local churches, and pastors, and medical professionals, and then we’ll look at going back when it is safe to do so. Additionally, we are forming the ACTS (Advent Coronavirus Team of Safety) Task Force to determine our next steps in returning to worship.

Virtual Worship Services – We continue with our Virtual Worship Services online. An email will go out Sunday with our Worship Service. You may also check our YouTube Channel: Advent Lutheran Church Chapel Hill or take a look at the Website: www.AdventLutheranCH.org.

Join us this Wednesday “VIRTUALLY!” for our Bible Class – Join us the next two Wednesdays at 1 p.m. as we look at the Book of Job, and reflect on how God works even when things don’t seem to be going that well.

Advent Lutheran is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Bible Study

Time: May 27, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

        May 27, 2020 01:00 PM

        Jun 3, 2020 01:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 879 0248 4098

Password: 354976

Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Contact me by email if you can’t get in! Pastor Scott

Helping Those in Need During CoVid-19 – We continue to reach out during this time and we have checked with PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes).  The best way to work with them as we are in this pandemic, is to go directly to their website:   www.chapelhill.porchcommunities.org Then, click on the floating banner in red, which says Click here for how to help during COVID-19 crisis. They accept financial donations, they then safely provide to those who are in need of help. For non-perishable food donations, they are referring people to places we have worked with before, such as:  Inter-faith Council For Social  Services  http://www.ifcweb.org and Orange Congregations In Mission www.ocimnc.org. Thanks for continued to care for our community!

Additionally, the Town of Chapel Hill has provided a document for information on food provision in the area. If you would need a Spanish or Mandarin version of this document to forward, please reply to this email. Also, the Town has a Resources for Muslims during Ramadan document, if you need that forwarded. Here is the Town’s food provision document: file:///C:/Users/Pastor%20Scott%20Lohman/Downloads/ENGLISH%20COVID-19%20Food%20Distribution%20Flyer%20(1).pdf

RETURNING TO CHURCH – NO LIVE/IN-PERSON WORSHIP YET, BUT WE ARE GETTING CLOSER!

The Church Council is continuing to discuss our returning to church in person. We’ll consider the Governor’s Orders and Suggestions, review with other local churches, and pastors, and medical professionals, and then we’ll look at going back when it is safe to do so.

As a part of our re-opening, we are enacting ACTS:

Advent Coronavirus Team of Safety!

We are looking for some Advent members and friends to join a task force to develop a detailed re-opening plan for Advent.  The team should be cross-generational, so we get a variety of inputs.  We are also looking for some on the committee to have expertise in the following areas: medical, hygiene, IT, etc. No travel necessary as the meetings will be Zoom type and this will be a short term commitment to develop the opening plan, and early stages of re-opening. If you are interested, contact Pastor scott_lohman@sbcglobal.net or Dave Neely dave.neely@hotmail.com. 

Virtual Worship Services – We continue with our Virtual Worship Services online. An email will go out Sunday with our Worship Service. You may also check our YouTube Channel: Advent Lutheran Church Chapel Hill or take a look at the Website: www.AdventLutheranCH.org.

Join us this Wednesday “VIRTUALLY!” for our Bible Class – Join us Wednesdays at 1 p.m. as we look at the Book of Job, and reflect on how God works even when things don’t seem to be going that well.

Advent Lutheran is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Bible Study

Time: May 20, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

        Every week on Wed, until Jun 3, 2020:

        May 20, 2020 01:00 PM

        May 27, 2020 01:00 PM

        Jun 3, 2020 01:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87902484098?pwd=Z3E1Kzk4N0t0UzJUSEZJT09TbTkyQT09

Meeting ID: 879 0248 4098

Password: 354976

Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Contact me by email if you can’t get in! Pastor Scott

Helping Those in Need During CoVid-19 – We continue to reach out during this time and we have checked with PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes).  The best way to work with them as we are in this pandemic, is to go directly to their website:   www.chapelhill.porchcommunities.org Then, click on the floating banner in red, which says Click here for how to help during COVID-19 crisis. They accept financial donations, they then safely provide to those who are in need of help. For non-perishable food donations, they are referring people to places we have worked with before, such as:  Inter-faith Council For Social  Services  http://www.ifcweb.org and Orange Congregations In Mission www.ocimnc.org. Thanks for continued to care for our community!

Additionally, the Town of Chapel Hill has provided a document for information on food provision in the area. If you would need a Spanish or Mandarin version of this document to forward, please reply to this email. Also, the Town has a Resources for Muslims during Ramadan document, if you need that forwarded. Here is the Town’s food provision document: file:///C:/Users/Pastor%20Scott%20Lohman/Downloads/ENGLISH%20COVID-19%20Food%20Distribution%20Flyer%20(1).pdf

RETURNING TO CHURCH – NO LIVE/IN-PERSON WORSHIP YET, BUT WE ARE GETTING CLOSER!

The Church Council has begun discussion on our returning to church in person. We’ll consider the Governor’s Orders and Suggestions, and we’ll look at going back when it is safe to do so.

Based on our latest round of health, safety and spiritual calls, everyone is well and doing OK.

Thanks to everyone who provided input for returning to face to face services. Nearly all aspects were included in the recommendations. The primary areas addressed included communion, seating, worship (songs/service), fellowship, greeting, passing the peace and refreshments.

Also, we are discussing our entering the building and moving around. We are considering flow and cleanliness. It is likely we will enter through the front/main entrance. We’ll be encouraged to wear masks and keep social distance measures, as well being dismissed by an usher.

We are concerned about keeping everyone healthy and are looking at everything: Bibles and hymnals; Bulletins/Screens; Communion preparation and practices; Removal/moving of chairs throughout the building; Having multiple services; Having outdoor service; Deep cleaning/Continual clean-up; Considering the Governor’s guidelines; Etc.

In our considerations, were looking at our populous of those who attend and serve, and bearing in mind age and health concerns, we want to use due care in this situation.

Finally, each family/person will make their own decision on when it is safe to return to church.

The Council will have a Zoom meeting on Saturday May 9^th to begin to develop our plan of action and steps that will be taken before we “open the doors.”  As this plan develops, we will keep you informed of the progress and the actions that will be taken. Thanks and be safe. Advent Church Council

Virtual Worship Services – We continue with our Virtual Worship Services online. An email will go out Sunday with our Worship Service. You may also check our YouTube Channel: Advent Lutheran Church Chapel Hill or take a look at the Website: www.AdventLutheranCH.org.

Join us this Wednesday “VIRTUALLY!” for our Bible Class – Join us Wednesdays at 1 p.m. as we look at the Book of Job, and reflect on how God works even when things don’t seem to be going that well.

Advent Lutheran is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Bible Study

Time: May 13, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Wed, until Jun 3, 2020:

May 13, 2020 01:00 PM (HOMEWORK>>Read Job Chapters                1-28 beforehand!)

May 20, 2020 01:00 PM

May 27, 2020 01:00 PM

Jun 3, 2020 01:00 PM

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Contact me by email if you can’t get in! Pastor Scott

Check out our Game Night Video!    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8xbn_wS53M

Advent Game Night – Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. –Join us this coming Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern for our first virtual game night! We look forward to a time of fellowship and having some fun as a Family of Faith together during our Trivia Night!

Advent Lutheran is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Advent Lutheran’s Game Night!

Time: May 14, 2020 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Helping Those in Need During CoVid-19 – We continue to reach out during this time and we have checked with PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes).  The best way to work with them as we are in this pandemic, is to go directly to their website:  www.chapelhill.porchcommunities.org Then, click on the floating banner in red, which says Click here for how to help during COVID-19 crisis. They accept financial donations, they then safely provide to those who are in need of help. For non-perishable food donations, they are referring people to places we have worked with before, such as: Inter-faith Council For Social  Services  http://www.ifcweb.org and Orange Congregations In Mission www.ocimnc.org. Thanks for continued to care for our community!

Additionally, the Town of Chapel Hill has provided a document for information on food provision in the area. If you would need a Spanish or Mandarin version of this document to forward, please reply to this email. Also, the Town has a Resources for Muslims during Ramadan document, if you need that forwarded. Here is the Town’s food provision document: file:///C:/Users/Pastor%20Scott%20Lohman/Downloads/ENGLISH%20COVID-19%20Food%20Distribution%20Flyer%20(1).pdf

 

RETURNING TO CHURCH – The Church Council has begun discussion on our returning to church in person. We’ll consider the Governor’s Order and Suggestions, and we’ll look at going back when it is safe to do so.

Based on our last round of health, safety and spiritual calls, everyone is well and doing OK.

Thanks to everyone who provided input for returning to face to face services. Nearly all aspects were included in the recommendations. The primary areas addressed included communion, seating, worship (songs/service), fellowship, greeting, passing the peace and refreshments.

Also, we are discussing our entering the building and moving around. We are considering flow and cleanliness. It is likely we will enter through the front/main entrance. We’ll wear masks and keep social distance measures, as well have as a dismissal.

We are concerned about keeping everyone healthy and are looking at everything: Bibles and hymnals; Bulletins/Video Screen; Communion preparation and practices; Removal/moving of chairs throughout the building; Having 2 services; Deep cleaning/Continual clean-up; Considering the Governor’s guidelines; Etc.

In our considerations, were looking at our populous of those who attend and serve, and bearing in mind age and health concerns, we want to use due care in this situation.

Finally, each family/person will make their own decision on when it is safe to return to church.

The Council will have a Zoom meeting next week (after the Governor’s announcements) to start the development of a plan of action and steps that will be taken before we “open the doors.”  As this plan develops, we will keep you informed of the progress and the actions that will be taken. Thanks and be safe. Advent Church Council

Virtual Worship Services – We continue with our Virtual Worship Services online. An email will go out Sunday with our Worship Service. You may also check our YouTube Channel: Advent Lutheran Church Chapel Hill or take a look at the Website: www.AdventLutheranCH.org.

Join us this Wednesday “VIRTUALLY!” for our Bible Class – Join us Wednesdays at 1 p.m. as we look at the Book of Job, and reflect on how God works even when things don’t seem to be going that well.

Advent Lutheran is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Bible Study

Time: May 6, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Wed, until Jun 3, 2020:

May 6, 2020 01:00 PM

May 13, 2020 01:00 PM

May 20, 2020 01:00 PM

May 27, 2020 01:00 PM

Jun 3, 2020 01:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87902484098?pwd=Z3E1Kzk4N0t0UzJUSEZJT09TbTkyQT09

Meeting ID: 879 0248 4098

Password: 354976

Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Contact me by email if you can’t get in! Pastor Scott

Helping Those in Need During CoVid-19 – We continue to reach out during this time and we have checked with PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes).  The best way to work with them as we are in this pandemic, is to go directly to their website: www.chapelhill.porchcommunities.org. Then, click on the floating banner in red, which says Click here for how to help during COVID-19 crisis. They accept financial donations, they then safely provide to those who are in need of help. For non-perishable food donations, they are referring people to places we have worked with before, such as:  Inter-faith Council For Social  Services  http://www.ifcweb.org and Orange Congregations In Mission www.ocimnc.org. Thanks for continued to care for our community!

Additionally, the Town of Chapel Hill has provided a document for information on food provision in the area. If you would need a Spanish or Mandarin version of this document to forward, please reply to this email. Also, the Town has a Resources for Muslims during Ramadan document, if you need that forwarded. Here is the Town’s food provision document (you may have to “cut and paste”:  file:///C:/Users/Pastor%20Scott%20Lohman/Downloads/ENGLISH%20COVID-19%20Food%20Distribution%20Flyer%20(1).pdf

 

Virtual Worship Service – Check out today’s Worship Service!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgZkgTDeNgA

If you want to find other videos or subscribe to our YouTube Channel, look up Advent Lutheran Church Chapel Hill on YouTube!

JOIN US THIS WEDNESDAY “VIRTUALLY!” for a New Bible Class – Join us this coming Wednesday and for several Wednesdays after, at 1 p.m. for a new Bible Class on the Book of Job! We see how God worked when things weren’t going so well for Job. Perhaps this says something for us now!

Advent Lutheran is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Bible Study

Time: Apr 29, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Wed, until Jun 3, 2020, 6 occurrence(s)

Apr 29, 2020 01:00 PM

May 6, 2020 01:00 PM

May 13, 2020 01:00 PM

May 20, 2020 01:00 PM

May 27, 2020 01:00 PM

Jun 3, 2020 01:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 879 0248 4098

Password: 354976

Dial by your location  +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Contact me by email if you can’t get in!

Helping Those in Need During CoVid-19 – We continue to reach out during this time and we have checked with PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes).  The best way to work with them as we are in this pandemic, is to go directly to their website:   www.chapelhill.porchcommunities.org Then, click on the floating banner in red, which says Click here for how to help during COVID-19 crisis. They accept financial donations, they then safely provide to those who are in need of help. For non-perishable food donations, they are referring people to places we have worked with before, such as:  Inter-faith Council For Social Services  http://www.ifcweb.org and Orange Congregations In Mission  www.ocimnc.org. Thanks for continued to care for our community!

Additionally, the Town of Chapel Hill has provided a document for information on food provision in the area. If you would need a Spanish or Mandarin version of this document to forward, please reply to this email. Also, the Town has a Resources for Muslims during Ramadan document, if you need that forwarded. Here is the Town’s food provision document: file:///C:/Users/Pastor%20Scott%20Lohman/Downloads/ENGLISH%20COVID-19%20Food%20Distribution%20Flyer%20(1).pdf

Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!

 

Virtual Worship Services – Keep an eye out for another email tomorrow morning, or check out our video service tomorrow on our YouTube Channel. Look up Advent Lutheran Church Chapel Hill.

JOIN US THIS WEDNESDAY “VIRTUALLY!” for a New Bible Class – Join us this coming Wednesday and for several Wednesdays after, at 1 p.m. for a new Bible Class on the Book of Job! We see how God worked when things weren’t going so well for Job.

Advent Lutheran is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on the Book of Job.

Topic: Bible Study

Time: Apr 22, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Wed, until Jun 3, 2020, 7 occurrence(s)

Apr 22, 2020 01:00 PM

Apr 29, 2020 01:00 PM

May 6, 2020 01:00 PM

May 13, 2020 01:00 PM

May 20, 2020 01:00 PM

May 27, 2020 01:00 PM

Jun 3, 2020 01:00 PM

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Contact me by email if you can’t get in!

 

Helping Those in Need – We continue to reach out. Each of the following local or state hunger relief organizations are overwhelmed and in dire need of contributions. Please check them out!

Inter-faith Council For Social Services

http://www.ifcweb.org

Orange Congregations In Mission

www.ocimnc.org

TABLE—Feeding Local Kids

www.tablenc.org

PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes)

www.chapelhill.porchcommunities.org

CORA—Chatham Outreach Alliance

www.corafoodpantry.org

Feeding the Carolinas

https://feedingthecarolinas.org

 

Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!

 

VIRTUAL SERVICES ARE FORTHCOMING by Email – Tonight, as we are thankful for our Savior and His love, we worship Him by checking out the Good Friday Worship Service.

On Sunday, we celebrate our Lord’s Resurrection.  This virtual service will be coming to you on Sunday Morning.  Easter Blessings to everyone!

Abbreviated online worship services will continue to be sent out via email. You may also look at YouTube, under Advent Lutheran Church Chapel Hill. The readings for Sunday, April 12, are Psalm 52; Ezekiel 47:1-12; Revelation 22:1-20; Matthew 28:1-10; Acts 10:34-43.

JOIN US THIS WEDNESDAY “VIRTUALLY!” – Advent Lutheran is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom Meeting. Since we haven’t been able to get together for a while, I thought it would be nice to have a Zoom Meeting for anyone who would like to join by computer, iPod, Phone, Etc. Looking forward to SEEING YOU! (Follow the link below and use the Meeting ID and Password.)

Topic: Advent Get Together

Time: Apr 15, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 629 421 263

Password: 639321

One tap mobile  +16465588656,,629421263#,,#,639321# US (New York)

Dial by your location  +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

OR Find your local number: https://us04web.zoom.us/u/fee3JyLznJ

New Virtual Bible Class led by Pastor – We will begin on Wednesday, April 22 looking at the Book of Job. Fill out the survey link here to indicate what time works best for you. Another announcement with more details will follow next week.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M-FLkbHtTVs1d7jLL6dcvyR-OE28qCOUGeN6WzqiWHo/edit

CANCELLATIONS/CLOSURES/AND OTHER COVID DISCUSSION – Church will remain closed until at least April 30 due to CoVid-19. Tentatively, we will resume worship on May 3. This means that in-person worship services are cancelled for the time being, and tentatively, we hope to resume worship on May 3.

Continue to lift up our world, our nation, our leaders, our medical personnel, our church, our family, our friends, etc., in prayer during this time.

Helping Those in Need – Each of the following local hunger relief organizations are overwhelmed and in dire need of contributions. Please check them out!

Inter-faith Council For Social Services

http://www.ifcweb.org

Orange Congregations In Mission

www.ocimnc.org

TABLE—Feeding Local Kids

www.tablenc.org

PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes)

www.chapelhill.porchcommunities.org

CORA—Chatham Outreach Alliance

www.corafoodpantry.org

Stewardship – Thank you to all who continue to send your offerings. Advent appreciates your support! Many of our members and friends use Joyful Response – a secure, no cost, electronic method of giving. If you are interested in details, contact Judy Neely at 919-241-3547. You can, of course, continue to mail your check or have it sent through your bank’s bill payment option. Judy will send first quarter statements soon.

 

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 NIV

CORONAVIRUS—COVID-19—UPDATES, as of April 3, 2020

CANCELLATIONS/CLOSURES – Church will remain closed until at least April 30. Tentatively, we will resume worship on May 3.

Continue to lift up our world, our nation, our leaders, our medical personnel, our church, our family, our friends, etc., in prayer during this time.

Due to the executive orders established for our protection, we will remain closed until at least April 30. This means that in-person worship services are cancelled for the time being, and tentatively, we hope to resume worship on May 3.

Abbreviated online worship services will continue to be sent out via email, as “Pastor Scott’s Message…” You may also look at YouTube, under Advent Lutheran Church Chapel Hill. The readings for Sunday, April 5th, Palm Sunday, are Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 118:19-29; Philippians 2:5-11; Palm Sunday Account – John 12:12-19; Passion Account – Matthew 26 and 27.

Again, let’s all keep looking out for one another and think of ways to help each other, as needs may arise.

May God continue to bless us all! Pastor Scott

Helping Those in Need – Eachof the following local hunger relief organizations are overwhelmed and in dire need of contributions. Please check them out!

Inter-faith Council For Social Services

http://www.ifcweb.org

Orange Congregations In Mission

www.ocimnc.org

TABLE—Feeding Local Kids

www.tablenc.org

PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes)

www.chapelhill.porchcommunities.org

CORA—Chatham Outreach Alliance

www.corafoodpantry.org

Stewardship – Thank you to all who continue to send your offerings. Advent appreciates your support! Many of our members and friends use Joyful Response – a secure, no cost, electronic method of giving. If you are interested in details, contact Judy Neely at 919-241-3547. You can, of course, continue to mail your check or have it sent through your bank’s bill payment option. Judy will send first quarter statements soon.

Other Closures – Abundant Joy Center for Women’s Ministries remains closed, as well.

Lutheran Hour Ministries – CoVid-19 – During this critical period, Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) has free resources available online for you! The Lutheran Hour delivers sermons every Sunday morning that are relevant and share truth. The sermon is available to listen to online and as a podcast. LHM Learn is an online learning platform that has free courses on many different topics. Take some classes while you have some extra time on your hands. Gospel Adventures provides kids and adults a way to take a mission trip, from your living room! And, don’t forget the daily devotions, available as a mobile app or via email! Visit https://www.lhm.org/covid-19/ to find these resources and more!

Worship Anew: (formerly Worship for Shut-Ins) – Unable to attend worship on a Sunday morning? Watch a Christ-centered, Lutheran-oriented worship service on TV at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday morning on WRAY Channel 5 Chapel Hill (Spectrum Channel 30) or on the computer anytime at www.worshipanew.org.

Other Resources regarding CoronaVirus –

https://www.lcms.org/how-we-serve/mercy/health-ministry/pandemic

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/

www.adventlutheranch.org

KFUO Radio – A media ministry extension of LCMS Congregations, shares Christ for you anytime, anywhere on www.KFUO.orgviaworship services, Bible and theology studies, practical talk programs, and sacred music. You can find programs on demand at kfuo.org and wherever you get your podcasts! Also, find them on social media: @KFUOradio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6