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:
- Donate online at http://se.lcms.org/donate
- Mail in your check to: Southeastern District, 6315 Grovedale Dr., Alexandria VA 22310
- Give by credit card by calling the SED at 800-637-5723 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 4:30 pm)
- 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