The Weekly Messenger
February 23, 2020
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
Our Mission Statement:
“We are followers of Jesus Christ for the sake of the world.”
www.AdventBrevard.org
Dave Jahn, Senior Pastor [email protected] (321-243-1996)
Rick Funk, Lead Pastor of Melbourne Beach Campus & Pastoral Care
[email protected] (321-243-2606)
Jeremy Freye, Pastor of Mission, Outreach & Administration
[email protected] (321-243-0356)
MELBOURNE BEACH CAMPUS 1805 Oak Street Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 Phone: 321-727-1724 Fax: 321-385-7914 Preschool: 321-728-4709 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
SUNTREE CAMPUS 7550 N. Wickham Road Melbourne, FL 32940 Phone: 321-259-8515 Fax: 321-253-3030 Preschool: 321-254-7139 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
MARCH 1, 2020
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Psalm 32
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-11
TRANSFIGURATION
OF OUR LORD
FEBRUARY 23, 2020
Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 99
2 Peter 1:16-21
Matthew 17:1-9
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
MELBOURNE BEACH SUNTREE Sunday: 9 am Traditional Saturday: 5 pm Informal Traditional 6 pm Service of the Word Sunday: 9 am Contemporary Sunday: 11 am Traditional
SUNTREE CHAPEL HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 am-2 pm or call the church office
SMALL GROUPS DURING LENT
We are forming small groups, asking existing small
groups to study a book called “I Am a Church
Member” during the season of Lent. This is not
about official membership in a church, so don’t
worry if you haven’t joined Advent. The study
pushes back on the whole “club membership”
model of joining a church. Instead, it focuses on
being a member of the Body of Christ and what it
means when we choose to live out our faith
together as part of a congregation. These books
are on sale in the church lobbies for $5. If you are
interested in joining a small group to discuss this
book please contact Lynda, the Pastors’ Assistant.
We already have the following confirmed small
group offerings for anyone to join.
Sundays: 10AM at Suntree Campus:
Starting March 1
Wednesdays: 6PM at Suntree Campus:
Starting March 4
Wednesdays: 7PM at Melbourne Beach Campus:
Starting March 4
ASH WEDNESDAY OPPORTUNITIES
Ash Wednesday (February 26) is a time to reflect
on our relationship with God and a time to return
to God. We will once again offer a unique Ash
Wednesday experience to the community by
providing a “drive-up” opportunity to receive
ashes and a prayer at both campuses. Suntree
Campus: 7- 9AM and 4:30 - 6:30PM. Melbourne
Beach Campus 7 - 9AM. We will also have Ash
Wednesday worship services at 1PM and 7PM at
both campuses which include the imposition of
ashes and Holy Communion.
FOOD PANTRY
This week, Advent's Food Pantry served 12 families
representing 45 individuals. We distributed 20 bags
of food. Current needs: macaroni and cheese,
canned vegetables
WELCOME, VISITORS!
We are glad you are here! Let us know how we
may serve you. There are Connection Cards
located in the pew pockets in front of you.
Please use these Connection Cards to share/
update contact information, to submit a prayer
request, or if you would like a pastor to contact
you. Place the Connection Card in the offering
plate as it goes by. For further information on
any notices you read here, please speak with
one of our Pastors or check at the Welcome
Center. We hope you will worship with us again!
VIALS OF LIFE PROGRAM
The Brevard County Fire Rescue offers a
program called Vial of Life to citizens of Brevard
County. When 911 is called, time is crucial. In
many instances patients are unable to
remember or communicate information that is
critical to providing appropriate care. A “Vial of
Life” speaks for them. The Vial allows individuals
to have their vital medical information such as
medication, medical history, allergies and
emergency contact information readily
available for first responders. The Vial is ideally
stored on the top shelf in the refrigerator. Vials
of Life will be available in the Lobby at Suntree
this weekend. Stop by to pick one up and to
ask any questions or contact Wendy
Poffenberger.
YARD SALE & FAMILY FUN DAY March 29 from
9AM-1PM at our Melbourne Beach campus.
Individuals or groups can rent a parking space
for $15 or two spaces for $25 to sell their yard
sale items. Space is limited. Proceeds benefit
the upcoming Charis Community Garden at
our Melbourne Beach campus. Registration
forms are available in the lobby of each
campus and on the church’s website.
Volunteers are needed to assist with parking.
Please contact Pastor Rick to volunteer. Please
contact Jen Mitz, 321.727.1724 or
with any questions.
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE 02/15 - 02/16: 386
ALTAR FLOWERS
The flowers on the altar at Suntree this morning
are given by the Maxwell James Oskam
Foundation in memory of Kaia Byrd, Christian
Hernandez and Brianna Marie Hissam.
Please remember that we do not place flowers
upon the altar during the season of Lent.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Women's Ministry meeting for all Advent Women
is held the first Monday of each month at 10 am
in the conference room at our Suntree Campus.
BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN is held the first Monday
of each month at 11 am in the church
conference room at our Suntree Campus. All
women of Advent are invited to attend.
MELBOURNE BEACH WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY
GROUP will meet Thursday, February 27th at 1:00
in the Melbourne Beach Campus conference
room. The book we will study and discuss is “The
Girl They Left Behind” by Roxanne Veletzos. Our
facilitator will be Georgia Van Housen. Please join
us for prayer, discussion and fellowship. All
women of Advent are invited to attend, or bring
a friend along, too. We will discuss what our book
for March will be at this meeting if you have
some suggestions. If there are any questions
please call Nancy Anderson.
YOUTH GAME AND DINNER NIGHT
FEB. 29TH AT 5-7PM.
The Youth are invited to bring their favorite
games/board games to play with everyone and
we will end the night at Steak and Shake so
please bring at least $10 for dinner!! Parents can
pick up their youth at Steak and Shake! RSVP to
Ms. Joy or the sign-up board in the Suntree lobby
by Feb 26.
YOUTH BEACH RETREAT: MARCH 6-7TH
Youth get ready for a fun mini weekend at the
beach filled with fun, games, devotions, boat
rides, and fellowship! Friday, March 6th please
arrive at 5:30PM. Pick up will be Saturday, March
7th at 2PM from Doris' house. RSVP to Ms. Joy by Feb. 23rd!
AUDREY’S CLEANING CREW
One of our Confirmation Students, Audrey
Baudek, is currently working on a community
service project through Central Middle School for
the Genesis House. Genesis House has been a
part of our community for more than 40 years
providing a safe and supportive environment for
homeless women and their children needing
emergency shelter, student mothers with children
needing long term housing as they complete
their education, and shelter for pregnant
women. The Melbourne Beach Campus is a
direct ministry partner with the Genesis House.
Audrey is collecting cleaning supply donations at
services February 22/23. Please consider bringing
a donation such as glass, toilet bowl, all purpose,
and tile/grout cleaners; dish soap; laundry
detergent; anti-bacterial wipes; furniture polish;
sponges or anything else to make a house a
clean home. Boxes to collect donations will be in
the church lobbies.
TO ENSURE THAT YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE POSTED CORRECTLY, PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR ENVELOPE NUMBER ON YOUR
CHECK. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A NUMBER, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE.
THIS WEEK AT ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH
Sunday, Feb 23
9:00 am Contemporary Worship Suntree
Kid’s Town Suntree
Traditional Worship M Beach
10:00 am Youth Groups Suntree
10:10 am Aloha Bible Study Suntree
11:00 am Traditional Worship Suntree
Kid’s Town Suntree
6:00 pm Service of the Word M Beach
Monday, Feb 24
10:30 am Sparrows Prayer Group M Beach
11:00 am Monday Bible Study M Beach
Tuesday, Feb 25
8:30 am Mom’s Group Bible Study M Beach
Wednesday, Feb 26 - Ash Wednesday
7:00 am Ashes & A Prayer Both
1:00 pm Worship Service Both
4:00 pm Children’s Chime Choir Suntree
4:30 pm Ashes & A Prayer Suntree
7:00 pm Worship Service Both
Thursday, Feb 27
1:00 pm Women’s Book Study M Beach
5:30 pm Food Pantry Suntree
6:15 pm Brevard Youth Chorus Suntree
6:30 pm Disciple 13 Band Practice Suntree
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal M Beach
Friday, Feb 28
8:30 am Faithful Folders Suntree
Saturday, Feb 29
5:00 pm Informal Trad. Worship Suntree
Youth Game & Dinner Suntree
COMMUNION MINISTRY
“With this bread and cup we remember your
Word dwelling among us, full of grace and truth.”
The Advent Communion Minister team is
available at both campuses to bring Holy
Communion to members and friends of Advent
who are not able to attend worship services.
Please contact Lynda Herrman, Pastors’ Assistant
or Pastor Rick Funk 321.243.2606 to have Holy
Communion brought to you.
If you would like to put a notice in the Messenger, please email your notice to:
[email protected] by noon each Tuesday.
General Operating Income & Expense
Through
2/16 Budget for
Month
February Income
32,063 64,467
January Actual
January Budget
2020 YTD Actual
YTD Budget
Income 60,426 63,867 60,426 63,867
Expense 88,515 71,128 88,515 71,128
Difference -28,089 -7,261 -28,089 -7,261
Please note: Expenses only reported for prior month