Call Committee: The Call Committee interviewed two pastors this week. We will be sharing information at a Congregational Meeting this Sunday, February 26 immediately after worship. Your questions, feedback, suggestions, and especially your prayers are welcome and encouraged! Check our website or for other information.

“Standing at the Cross” – Lenten Season Worship Series: As a Lenten lead-in to the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, the “Standing at the Cross” series will focus on portions of sermons Martin Luther preached during Lent, Holy Week and Easter in the parishes where he served. As we stand with Luther at the foot of the cross each week, we contemplate the ways in which we stand firm in the faith as followers of Christ during this holy season.

Ash Wednesday Service, March 1, 7:00 p.m. – Standing in the Word: When Jesus was tempted by the devil, the Savior responded: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Jesus, the Word made flesh, is the Bread of life, and by faith we are nourished in his Word and in his holy Supper. Jesus satisfies us as no earthly food can!

Liturgy during Worship: Starting March 5, the first Sunday in Lent, we will be following a different order of service at least through Easter. We will be using Divine Service Setting One, which begins on page 151 in our hymnals. Pastor McDaniels and possibly our other guest pastors will be chanting parts of the service. Many of you are familiar with this setting, but because it will be Lent, a few of the responses aren’t used for much of the year. Please be patient as we learn this new setting together. Constructive feedback is always welcome.

Worship Leaders: Pastor James McDaniels Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, and Lent Mid-week services; Pastor Greg Williamson on Mar. 19, Pastor Larry Lineberger on Mar. 26.

Call Committee: The Call Committee has reviewed the pastors’ profiles that we received from the SED. We will be interviewing two of them next week. Because of confidentiality, the candidate’s profiles will not be posted on the website, but are in the green binder on the table in the narthex. Feel free to read through the profiles at church. Interview questions we will ask of each candidate have been prioritized. This information is also in the green binder in then narthex. Your questions, feedback, suggestions, and especially your prayers are welcome and encouraged! Check our website or for other information.

The Women’s Evening Bible Study is on hiatus until after Easter. On Wednesday, April 9, 7 pm, we will study “Bad Girls of the Bible,” by Liz Curtis Higgs. No homework. No need to buy the book. Each evening study is independent so join us as your life allows.

Change the World: One Life at a Time – 500th Reformation Anniversary Celebration: Check the email that was sent out last week for information about how you can help or contact John Cangelosi canjello@gmail.com>, Dave <dave.neely@hotmail.com> or Judy Neely <neelyjl@gmail.com>, Lois Durr <loisdurr58@gmail.com>, or Lorraine Bleeke <lorraineb1978@gmail.com>.

Worship Leaders: Pastor Greg Williamson on Feb. 19 and Mar. 19, Pastor James McDaniels Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, and Lent Mid-week services; Pastor Larry Lineberger on Mar. 26.

Call Committee: We received a list of 8 candidates from the SED. Pastor Lineberger has contacted all of them. Two have asked to be removed from the list and two are currently being interviewed by other congregations. This leaves us with four to six potential candidates.

The Call Committee has reviewed the profiles of each pastor and selected two to interview at this time. Because of confidentiality, the candidate’s profiles will not be posted on the website, but are in the green binder on the table in the narthex. Feel free to read through the profiles at church. We met on Feb. 7 to review suggested interview questions and have prioritized the questions we will ask of each candidate. This information is also in the green binder in then narthex.

Your questions, feedback, suggestions, and involvement are welcome and encouraged! Check our website or for other information.

Change the World: One Life at a Time – 500th Reformation Anniversary Celebration: Check the email that was sent out last week for information about how you can help or contact John Cangelosi canjello@gmail.com>, Dave <dave.neely@hotmail.com> or Judy Neely <neelyjl@gmail.com>, Lois Durr <loisdurr58@gmail.com>, or Lorraine Bleeke <lorraineb1978@gmail.com>.

Worship Leaders:; Pastor Larry Lineberger on Feb. 12, Pastor Greg Williamson on Feb. 19, Pastor James McDaniels Feb. 26, Mar. 5, Mar. 12.

Call Committee: We received a list of 8 candidates from the SED. Pastor Lineberger has contacted all of them. Two have asked to be removed from the list and two are currently being interviewed by other congregations. This leaves us with four to six potential candidates.

The Call Committee met on January 31 to begin reviewing the profiles of each pastor and preparing interview questions. Because of confidentiality, the candidate’s profiles will not be posted on the website, but are in the green binder on the table in the narthex. Feel free to read through the profiles at church and make notes.

We will be using a small subset of suggested interview questions that were provided in the Call Manual (also on the table in the narthex.) Your input on additional questions to ask or topics to cover in the initial interviews is encouraged. Suggestions can be given to any council member or emailed to Karla (kmkbyrnes@gmail.com) no later than this Sunday, February 5, at noon. Check our website or for other information.

Women of Advent’s Valentine’s Girls’ Night Out will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7:00 p.m. In the Fellowship Hall. We will again look forward to exchanging “A Few of Our Favorite Things.” Please see the poster and fliers in the church narthex for detailed information and to sign up. It is a fun and delicious evening. We look forward to seeing you there! Bring a friend!

Change the World: One Life at a Time – 500th Reformation Anniversary Celebration: Check the email that was sent out on Wednesday for information about how you can help or contact John Cangelosi canjello@gmail.com>, Dave <dave.neely@hotmail.com> or Judy Neely <neelyjl@gmail.com>, Lois Durr <loisdurr58@gmail.com>, or Lorraine Bleeke <lorraineb1978@gmail.com>.

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study will meet on February 7 at 10:30 a.m. and begin a study of “Entrusted, A Study of 2 Timothy” by Beth Moore. This six-session study encourages us to walk in strong faith as we guard what God has entrusted to us: the gospel and our gifting. Study book cost is $13. Please let Maryanne Warne know if you will be attending.

Worship Leaders:Pastor James McDaniels will lead Worship on Feb. 5 and Feb. 26; Pastor Larry Lineberger on Feb. 12 and Pastor Greg Williamson on Feb. 19.

Voter’s Meeting will be this 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.

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/.

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study will meet on February 7 at 10:30 a.m. and begin a study of “Entrusted, A Study of 2 Timothy” by Beth Moore. This six-session study encourages us to walk in strong faith as we guard what God has entrusted to us: the gospel and our gifting. Study book cost is $13. Please let Maryanne Warne know if you will be attending

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.

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

Call Committee: We received a list of 8 candidates from the SED. Pastor Lineberger has contacted all of them. Two have asked to be removed from the list and two are currently interviewing. This leaves us with four to six potential candidates. The Call Committee will meet on January 31 to 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 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.