Call Committee: Pastor Schroeder requested and was granted an extension on making his decision and will let us know whether he will accept or return the call by Sunday, October 8. Please keep him, his current congregation, and Advent in your prayers that the Lord might lead him to a clear decision as to where He wants him to serve. We will update you via email, bulletin announcements, and our website whenever we have new information.

The Coalition of Lutherans in Black Ministry (COLIBM) meeting will be hosted by Advent next Friday and Saturday, October 6 and 7, 2017. The theme for this meeting will be “Let’s Talk About the Pastor!” We all are invited and encouraged to attend the sessions on Friday night and Saturday. We will be watching the LCMS produced video “The First Rosa,” a film about Rosa J. Young, on Friday evening. Contact Gary (gmuncie55@gmail.com) or Loni (lvggunn@gmail.com) if you have questions or want to help. Here is a complete schedule for the weekend.

Change the World One Life at a Time: Check our website for all the details including information about the event and volunteering. If you’ve signed up to sing, please let Karla (kmkbyrnes@gmail.com) know which Sundays you would be available to run through the music (Oct. 8, 15, or 22.)

Worship Leaders: Pastor James McDaniels – Oct. 1, 8, and 29, Nov. 12; Pastor Greg Williamson – Oct. 15, Nov. 19; Pastor Larry Lineberger, Oct. 22.

Sunday Adult Bible Study Leaders: Bob Serpas – Oct. 1, Dave Neely – Oct. 8.

Choir: We will be singing this Sunday and will run through the music at 10:10 a.m. Extra singers are always welcome! Regular rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Call Committee: Thank you to everyone who helped with and attended any part of Pastor Schroeder’s visit this week. Please keep him, his current congregation, and Advent in your prayers that the Lord might lead him to a clear decision as to where He wants him to serve. He requested and was granted an extension on making his decision and will let us know whether he will accept or return the call by Sunday, October 8. We will update you via email, bulletin announcements, and our website whenever we have new information.

The Coalition of Lutherans in Black Ministry (COLIBM) meeting will be hosted by Advent on October 6 and 7, 2017. The theme for this meeting will be “Let’s Talk About the Pastor!” We all are invited and encouraged to attend the sessions on Friday night and Saturday. We will be watching the LCMS produced video “The First Rosa,” a film about Rosa J. Young, on Friday evening. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex if you can help bring food. If can you can help as acolyte, crucifer, or setting up communion for the closing service on Saturday, please contact Gary Gunn. Click here for more details and a complete schedule.

Change the World One Life at a Time: Check our website for all the details including information about the event, volunteering, and participating in the FESTIVAL CHORUS and HANDBELL CHOIR.

Worship Leaders: Pastor James McDaniels – Oct. 1 and 8, Nov. 12; Pastor Greg Williamson – Sept. 24, Oct. 15, Nov. 19; Pastor Larry Lineberger, Oct. 22.

Sunday Adult Bible Study Leaders: John Stow – Sept. 24, Bob Serpas – Oct. 1, Dave Neely – Oct. 8.

Call Committee: Pastor Dave Schroeder will be visiting Advent and the area from the afternoon of Monday, September 18 through the morning of Wednesday, September 20. The Council and Call Committee will meet with him on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at Advent. The congregation is invited to join us at 7:30 p.m. for dessert. These will be casual gatherings to allow Pastor Dave time to ask questions and get to know us better. Please keep him, his current congregation, and Advent in your prayers that the Lord might lead him to a clear decision as to where He wants him to serve. He will decide whether to accept or return the call by Sunday, September 24. We will update you via email, bulletin announcements, and our website whenever we have new information.

The Coalition of Lutherans in Black Ministry (COLIBM) meeting will be hosted by Advent on October 6 and 7, 2017. The theme for this meeting will be “Let’s Talk About the Pastor!” We all are invited and encouraged to attend the sessions on Friday night and Saturday. There will be a sign-up sheet in the narthex if you can help bring food. If can you can help as acolyte, crucifer, or setting up communion for the closing service on Saturday, please contact Gary Gunn (gmuncie55@gmail.com.) More details on schedule and pre-registration coming soon.

Change the World One Life at a Time: Check our website for all the details including information about the event, volunteering, and participating in the FESTIVAL CHORUS and HANDBELL CHOIR

Worship Leaders: Pastor James McDaniels – Oct. 1 and 8; Pastor Greg Williamson – Sept. 17 and 24.

Sunday Adult Bible Study Leaders: John Cangelosi – Sept. 17, John Stow – Sept. 24, Bob Serpas – Oct. 1, Dave Neely – Oct. 8.

Call Committee: On Sunday, August 27, we held a Call Service and the congregation voted unanimously to extend a Call to Rev. David Schroeder of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Excelsior, MN. Please keep him, his current congregation, and Advent in your prayers that the Lord might lead him to a clear decision as to where He wants him to serve. Pastor Dave will be visiting Advent and the area from the afternoon of Monday, September 18 through the morning of Wednesday, September 20. His itinerary while he’s here is still being planned. He will give us a decision by Sunday, September 24. We will update you via email, bulletin announcements, and our website as soon as we hear anything.

Rally Day: This Sunday we resume Sunday School, Confirmation Class, and Sunday morning Adult Bible Class. Please join us at 9:15 a.m. Mid-week evening Bible Studies and Choir Rehearsal also start up again. Check your newsletter for days and times.

75^th Anniversary Celebration: Our Savior Lutheran Church in Raleigh will be celebrating its 75^th anniversary this Sunday, September 10, 2017 with a Worship Service at 4:00 p.m. The guest preacher will be Rev. Christopher Esget, Sixth Vice President of the LC-MS. A reception will follow the service. Visit their website for directions: http://www.oslcraleigh.org/.

Change the World One Life at a Time: Check our website for all the details including information about the event, volunteering, and participating in the FESTIVAL CHORUS and HANDBELL CHOIR

Worship Leaders: Pastor James McDaniels – Sept. 10, Oct. 1 and 8; Pastor Greg Williamson – Sept. 17 and 24.

Sunday Adult Bible Study Leaders: Joe Schradie – Sept. 10, John Cangelosi – Sept. 17, John Stow – Sept. 24, Bob Serpas – Oct. 1, Dave Neely – Oct. 8.

Call Committee: On Sunday, August 27, we held a Call Service and the congregation voted unanimously to extend a Call to Rev. David Schroeder of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Excelsior, MN. Please keep him, his current congregation, and Advent in your prayers that the Lord might lead him to a clear decision as to where He wants him to serve. Pastor Dave has received the Call Documents and will be planning a visit. He will give us a decision by Sunday, September 24. We will update you via email, bulletin announcements, and our website as soon as we hear anything.

Pictures: Beginning on September 10, we will start taking pictures of members and friends during fellowship time. You may indicate which Sunday you prefer on a schedule posted on bulletin boards in the hallway and in the Fellowship Hall.

Back to School pictures – You are invited to bring first day of school photos of your children, grandchildren, and other important people in your lives. Please write names and grades on the back of your pictures. This invitation includes college students, teachers, and other adults. Contact: Carolyn Jones

75^th Anniversary Celebration: Our Savior Lutheran Church in Raleigh will be celebrating its 75^th anniversary on Sunday, September 10, 2017 with a Worship Service at 4:00 p.m. The guest preacher will be Rev. Christopher Esget, Sixth Vice President of the LC-MS. A reception will follow the service. Visit their website for directions: http://www.oslcraleigh.org/.

Change the World One Life at a Time: Check our website for all the details including information about the event, volunteering, and participating in the FESTIVAL CHORUS and HANDBELL CHOIR.

Worship Leaders: Pastor James McDaniels – Sept. 3 and 10; Pastor Greg Williamson – Sept. 17 and 24.

Call Committee: The Call Service will be held this Sunday, August 27 and will start approximately 15 minutes following Advent’s Sunday morning worship service. It’s very important for everyone to attend and participate in this wonderful, Spirit-directed service and help select our next Pastor. All members, friends, and family of Advent are encouraged to attend. However, as stipulated by our Constitution, only members in good standing will be given ballots at the beginning of the service. We look forward to taking this very important next step in the Pastoral Call process.

75^th Anniversary Celebration: Our Savior Lutheran Church in Raleigh will be celebrating its 75^th anniversary on Sunday, September 10, 2017 with a Worship Service at 4:00 p.m. The guest preacher will be Rev. Christopher Esget, Sixth Vice President of the LC-MS. A reception will follow the service. Visit their website for directions: http://www.oslcraleigh.org/.

Change the World One Life at a Time: Check our website for all the details including information about the participating in the FESTIVAL CHORUS and HANDBELL CHOIR.

Worship Leaders: Pastor Larry Lineberger on Aug. 27; Pastor James McDaniels on Sept. 3 and 10; Pastor Greg Williamson on Sept 17.

Call Committee: The Call Service will be held this Sunday, August 27 and will start approximately 15 minutes following Advent’s Sunday morning worship service. It’s very important for everyone to attend and participate in this wonderful, Spirit-directed service and help select our next Pastor. All members, friends, and family of Advent are encouraged to attend. However, as stipulated by our Constitution, only members in good standing will be given ballots at the beginning of the service. We look forward to taking this very important next step in the Pastoral Call process.

75^th Anniversary Celebration: Our Savior Lutheran Church in Raleigh will be celebrating its 75^th anniversary on Sunday, September 10, 2017 with a Worship Service at 4:00 p.m. The guest preacher will be Rev. Christopher Esget, Sixth Vice President of the LC-MS. A reception will follow the service. Visit their website for directions: http://www.oslcraleigh.org/.

Change the World One Life at a Time: Check our website for all the details including information about the participating in the FESTIVAL CHORUS and HANDBELL CHOIR.

Worship Leaders: Pastor Larry Lineberger on Aug. 27; Pastor James McDaniels on Sept. 3 and 10; Pastor Greg Williamson on Sept 17.

Call Committee: Advent’s Call Committee met on August 15 to discuss the surveys and comments that were submitted by the congregation regarding the Pastor’s visits. After reviewing the positive scoring and comments, it was decided to schedule a Pastoral Call Service as soon as possible.

The Service will be held on Sunday, August 27 and will start approximately 15 minutes following Advent’s Sunday morning worship service. It’s very important for everyone to attend and participate in this wonderful, Spirit-directed service and help select our next Pastor. All members, friends, and family of Advent are encouraged to attend. However, as stipulated by our Constitution, only members in good standing will be given ballots at the beginning of the service.

For those members who have previously planned to be out of town and can’t cancel, you may cast a vote by requesting a proxy ballot from Karla Byrnes (kmkbyrnes@gmail.com) This should be signed and sealed and must be returned to a member of the Call Committee prior to August 27.

We look forward to taking this very important next step in the Pastoral Call process.

Change the World One Life at a Time: Check our website for all the details including information about the participating in the FESTIVAL CHORUS and HANDBELL CHOIR.

Worship Leaders: Pastor Larry Lineberger on Aug. 27; Pastor James McDaniels on Aug. 20, Sept. 3 and 10; Pastor Greg Williamson on Sept 17.

Call Committee: Thank you to everyone who helped with and attended the pastor’s visits this week. Surveys for both pastors are available in the narthex and online. If at all possible, please complete the surveys online. Links to the surveys were emailed this week.

If you can’t complete them online, fill out the printed version and return it to the survey box in the narthex no later than Sunday morning, August 13. Responses will be compiled on Sunday afternoon and the call committee will meet Tuesday night, August 15 to review them. As always, your questions, feedback, suggestions, and especially your prayers are welcome and encouraged!

Council Meeting: Has been changed to Thursday, August 17, 7:00 p.m.

Change the World One Life at a Time: Check our website for all the details including information about the participating in the FESTIVAL CHORUS and HANDBELL CHOIR.

Worship Leaders: Pastor Larry Lineberger on Aug. 27; Pastor James McDaniels on Aug 13 and 20, Sept 3 and 10; Pastor Greg Williamson on Sept 17.

Call Committee: The Call Committee has invited candidates to visit on Tuesday, August 8 and Thursday, August 10. The congregation is urged to attend the congregational meeting at 7:30 p.m. each of these nights. Watch your email for a reminder and links to the surveys for each. As always, your questions, feedback, suggestions, and especially your prayers are welcome and encouraged!

Decoding Revelations: Making Sense of the Last Book of the Bible is a free summer seminar. Sunday, Aug. 6 and Monday, Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Cary. The presenter is Rev. Dr. David Peter, chairman of the department of practical theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. For more information, visit www.trianglefaith.org.

Change the World One Life at a Time – Volunteer Sign Up Information:Those wishing to volunteer to help with the Change the World One Day at a Time 500^th Anniversary event on November 5^th can now sign up to help on line. Go to www.trianglefaith.org. Scroll down to Volunteer Sign Up and click on it. Fill out the form and submit.

Want to be part of the FESTIVAL CHORUS, ORCHESTRA, and HANDBELL CHOIR? – All youth and adult singers and advanced youth and adult instrumentalists and ringers are invited to join us for the Celebration on Sunday, November 5 at Dorton Arena in Raleigh, NC. Conducted by Maestro Alfred Sturgis, the chorus and orchestra will rehearse 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and will help lead the Worship Service at 12:30 p.m.

A Choral Clinic with Dr. Sturgis will be held from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. and a Festival Handbell Workshop and Massed Ring from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

For more information, to indicate interest, and to receive your music please contact Robert E. Unger at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 100 Lochmere Drive West, Cary, NC 27518, (919) 851-7248 x 25, robert.unger@rlcary.org, visit our website at www.trianglefaith.org, or find us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/trianglefaith/.

Worship Leaders: Pastor Larry Lineberger on Aug. 6 and 27; Pastor James McDaniels on Aug 13 and 20, Sept 3 and 10; Pastor Greg Williamson on Sept 17.

Call Committee: The Call Committee has invited two candidates to visit. One will most likely be here August 9 or 10. We are still waiting for a response from the other. As always, your questions, feedback, suggestions, and especially your prayers are welcome and encouraged!

Decoding Revelations: Making Sense of the Last Book of the Bible is a free summer seminar. Sunday, Aug. 6 and Monday, Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Cary. The presenter is Rev. Dr. David Peter, chairman of the department of practical theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. For more information, visit www.trianglefaith.org.

Change the World One Life at a Time – Volunteer Sign Up Information: Those wishing to volunteer to help with the Change the World One Day at a Time 500^th Anniversary event on November 5^th can now sign up to help on line. Go to www.trianglefaith.org.  Scroll down to Volunteer Sign Up and click on it. Fill out the form and submit.

Birthdays and Anniversaries: Please check the bulletin boards in the Fellowship Hall and help us update information about your birthdays and anniversaries. Month-by-month lists will be posted for your review and revisions. Contacts: Carolyn Jones, Bob Serpas or Karla Byrnes

Pictures for the Advent Family Bulletin Board: We would like to update pictures on Advent’s pictorial membership directory in the Narthex. You may bring (or send) a favorite photograph, ask us to take your picture, or elect to keep the one currently posted. Contact Carolyn Jones or leave your photo (or message) in her mailbox at Advent.

Worship Leaders: Pastor Larry Lineberger on July 30, Aug. 6 and 27; Pastor James McDaniels on Aug 13 and 20, Sept 3 and 10;.Pastor Greg Williamson on Sept 17.