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
Orange Congregations In Mission
TABLE—Feeding Local Kids
PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes)
www.chapelhill.porchcommunities.org
CORA—Chatham Outreach Alliance
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/
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