News from Advent Lutheran Church

November 2017

StaffStaff

PastorsPastors

Jason PetersonJason Peterson

Andrea WindsorAndrea Windsor--PetersonPeterson

Director of Music/OrganistDirector of Music/Organist

Melinda EastMelinda East

SecretarySecretary

Tara SprayTara Spray

Nursery AttendantNursery Attendant

Brandi PateBrandi Pate

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Church CouncilChurch Council

PresidentPresident

Mary FilpusMary Filpus--LuyckxLuyckx

Vice PresidentVice President

Ken VossKen Voss

SecretarySecretary

Jared FischerJared Fischer

TreasurerTreasurer

Steve MerzlakSteve Merzlak

Diana PerryDiana Perry

Erin TaylorErin Taylor

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Ministry Ministry

Chairpersons Chairpersons

Christian Education Christian Education

Heather HerrmannHeather Herrmann

FellowshipFellowship

Linda JaathLinda Jaath

ServiceService

Jackie VossJackie Voss

YouthYouth

Marcy JimenezMarcy Jimenez

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Words from the Pastors

“2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, to-

gether with all those who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 1: 2-3

As we move forward from the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we begin to look at

what the next 500 years of the Church may look like.

Will more denominations join together in ecumenical partnerships?

Will Roman Catholics and Lutherans ever be able to commune with one another?

Will the Church that we know now, look anything like the Church in 500 years?

One thing we know for certain is that 500 years from now, those that call themselves Christians will still pro-

claim and agree that Jesus is Lord. We also believe that 500 years from now, Martin Luther’s famous descrip-

tion of Christians will still remain: we are “simul Justus et peccator”, simultaneously saint and sinner.

We know that Jesus died for us while we were still sinners, still in the action of sinning (sinner). We know that

Jesus lived, died, and rose again so that we too may live a new life (saint). This paradox of saint and sinner is

a theme we all live out each and every day of our lives. We strive to live up to the saintly side of our calling,

but many times we still fall short. When we fall short we come back to the church where we are forgiven and

renewed in Word, Sacrament, and Communal life together. This is one of the prominent themes that we ex-

plore on the first Sunday in November as we celebrate All Saints Day.

The Rev. Tiffany Chaney on LivingLutheran.org writes about this paradox in light of the Gospel for Novem-

ber 5:

“Our lectionary text for All Saints Day, the beatitudes from Matthew 5:1-12, reminds us we are simultane-

ously blessed while still dealing with everyday struggles. The text doesn’t say, “Blessed are those who used

to mourn or those who were poor in spirit or those who made peace before.” The blessed are in the midst of

serving God now; they are deep in the trenches. They are being persecuted and reviled and more, even now.

And yet they are blessed.

The Greek word makarioi used in this text means both blessed and happy. It’s not about a lightweight, fleeting

happiness—common in our culture now—but a deep, lasting gladness. One of the great contradictions in this

text through the lens of today’s culture is understanding how it is that someone is blessed and happy while, at

the same time, poor in spirit, mourning, meek, hungering and thirsting for righteousness, merciful, and perse-

cuted and reviled for their faith. These sound much more like sad and disgusted occurrences than blessed and

happy ones, but in this contradiction we discover what it means to truly be blessed.

We are blessed not because of what we have done but because of what Jesus has done, we are saints not be-

cause of what we have done but because of what Jesus has done.

Encouraged by the legacy of the faithful saints who paved the way for us, we are reminded that, thanks to Je-

sus, we are blessed and we are saints.”

In Christ’s love,

Pastor Jason and Pastor Andrea

November Worship Schedule

Sunday, November 5th All Saints’ Day

Worship & Holy Communion 9:30 a.m. Sunday School & Conformation 10:45 am Men’s Breakfast following worship

Sunday, November 12th

23rd Sunday of Pentecost Contemporary & Holy Communion 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School & Conformation 10:45 am Congregational Meeting & Youth Luncheon

Sunday, November 19th

24th Sunday of Pentecost Worship & Holy Communion 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School & Conformation 10:45 am Thanksgiving Dinner 5:30pm

Worship Service 7:00pm

Sunday, November 26th

Christ the King Worship & Holy Communion 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School & Conformation 10:45 am

Upcoming Dates

And Events:

Service of Lessons & Hymns

December 3rd

Christmas Cantata December 17th

Chrismon Tree

Decorating December 19th/6:30pm

Children’s Christmas Program

Reception Following December 20th/6:00pm

Thanks!

I just want to thank everyone who is participating in our Music Program at Advent. You all are doing a great job! The choir is continuing to get new choir members

(Thanks be to God!) and there is still room for more.

We invite anyone who would like to sing with us to start now, since our Christmas

Cantata is coming up soon. We practice from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on Wednesdays. We

will be moving choir practice to Tuesdays temporarily from the last two weeks of

November through the first two weeks of December. (Nov. 21, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Dec.12)

On Sunday, December 17th, our choir will present “The Winter Rose” by Joseph

and Pamela Martin. The children and youth will present their Christmas Program the

evening of December 20th. More information on that coming soon.

Blessings!

Melinda East

Rehearsal Schedule:

Thursday, November 9th: 6:00pm

Contemporary Service, Sunday November 9th

Pray for Healing & Provision: Marge Rahn, Edgar Bollinger, Ruth Neumann,

Tania Hayes, Art Suprek, Irmgard Crowder, Maggie Heaney, Jackie Voss, Daisy Morgan, Karen DeVilbiss, Ted DeVilbiss, Donna Meisner, Gary Lawrence,

Diana Perry, Lee Hoops, Sheila Eastman, Nancy Bickley, Alice Glisson, Howard Erne,

Hilda Sullivan, Patty Williams, Betty Kadlewicz, Jean Harrell, Virginia Reedstrom,

Ed Merzlak, Collin Morgan, Tiffany Murphy, Randy Lester, Otis Smith, Raquel,

Denise Jean.

Pray for Our Deployed Military: Peggy Martin, Rob Gulbrandson, Rayland Da-

wood, Steven Johnson

*Please note the prayer list is updated at the beginning of each month. If

you would like to remain on the List (or the name of your loved one), please

contact the church office. We will add your name immediately.

We need some help! Please remember to re-lock

The church door as you enter. This is to ensure

the safety of our staff. We would also be grateful

if you would take a moment and pull on the

other two doors, to ensure they have closed

tightly.

Advocacy Ministry

Preparing for Disaster with

Augusta Emergency Management Agency

The Advocacy Ministry is sponsoring a presentation by the Augusta Emergency

Management Agency on their “Praise and Preparedness Program”. This program

involves preparing our church in case of disaster. Please sign up and join us on

Saturday, November 18th at noon. Lunch will be served. All are welcome.

Sunday, November 19th

5:30 PM - Thanksgiving Dinner

7:00 PM - Thanksgiving Worship Service

Thanks be to God for such a wonderful week for Family Promise. Our guests had

everything they needed and so much more. Thank you for all the wonderful dona-

tions from the people of God at Advent. We had two families, each with an ador-

able little girl. Both mothers are working and are looking forward to moving

ahead to their own places.

The Sunday school children and their teachers participated this year by gathering

together and making a meal they prepared by themselves for the guest families. It

was such a joy to see the children of Advent give of their time and talents to help.

Thank you also to all the faithful participants who gave so generously to provide

meals and food for the week. Thank you to all of our overnight hosts who gave

their evening to spend the night and make sure our guests felt at home at Advent.

It takes a real commitment to provide what is needed to host Family Promise for

the week. Even the smallest contribution means so much and goes such a long

way to make this week such a blessing for both our guests and for us as a church.

It was amazing to see God at work through everyone who helped. To God be the

glory!

Thanks you again to all who participated making this week such a holy time for all

who were involved.

Nancy Tokarska

Co-Coordinator Family Promise

Advent Children’s Service Project

Holiday events are coming and school holidays are planned for

November. Add this special event to your calendar! All children are invited to attend the Advent Children’s Service Project Event.

Renee Blanchette will be leading the children in making Christmas gifts

for the home-bound. Thank you Renee!

When: December 2nd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Where: Advent Lutheran Church

Sponsored by: Service Ministry of Advent Lutheran Church

We will make gifts; have snacks and a good time. Our shut-in’s look forward to their gifts from the children, and talk about them all year! We need

you! There is a sign-up sheet at Sign-Up Central. Please see Renee Blanchette or

Jackie Voss if you have any questions.

GAP Food Pantry Item of the Month November is the month when we remember things we are thankful for: family, food, and

warm clothing. There are many in our community who lack these basic needs.

In November, Advent is requesting hats, gloves and socks (especially men’s large) for clients

of the Food Pantry. Last year we were able to donate these items to 100 people in need.

The numbers of homeless that GAP serves in increasing, can you help us meet this increased

need?

Please bring your hats (that many of you have been knitting or crocheting during the year),

gloves and socks to place in the Food Pantry donation bin by Sign-Up Central. If you have other clothing for winter months, please place those items in the clothing bins un-

der the service table. They will be placed in the Clothes Closet at GAP.

These items will be blessed at a service and distributed at GAP. Advent is truly blessed to

have a congregation that meets the needs of so many.

If you wish to make a monetary donation, please see the Pastors or Jackie Voss.

Remember to Save!

With all the holiday gatherings coming up, you will probably be buying items not

usually on your shopping list. Remember to save your Box Tops for Education

and soda pop-tops for Service Ministry.

The Box Tops are being donated to Lamar-Milledge School in Richmond County.

163 box tops have been sent so far. The pop-tops are taken to the Ronald

McDonald House in Augusta. We have donated 2 and 1/2 gallon bags of pop-tops

this year.

Sr. Barbara Lee assists the Youth Group by recycling soda cans. Please bring your

rinsed and bagged soda cans and place them under the Service Ministry Table.

Don’t forget to turn back your clocks one hour at 2am Sunday,

November 5th.

Thanks!

The Yard Sale held last month was a great success—thanks to YOU! The dona-

tions just kept coming in and there was something to catch every shopper’s eye

all under the expert leadership of Nancy Tokarska, Chairperson.

Thank you to the Hubble family for donating Krispy Kreme donuts. Thank you

also to Pastor Andrea for leading the Youth in the selling of hot dog lunches. All

proceeds will go to help our Youth attend The National Youth Gathering. Thank

you also to the Youth who helped carry purchases to their cars. Thank you to all

the workers made the set up, sale and clean up go smoothly. Thanks to the AA

Group who helped carry items in. We would like to thank the following people:

Nancy Tokarska Patty Williams Betty Kadlewicz

Jackie Voss Gayle Ricklefs Renee Blanchette

Heather Hermann Diane Aizcorbe Pastor Andrea

Kate Peterson Timmy Peterson Angie Hubble

Zach Hubble Stormi Hubble Pastor Jason

Erin Taylor Brandi Pate Carole Hope

Alli Prescott Lynn Reed Ann Simon

And a very special Thank You to Ken Voss, our special volunteer who was present

for all three days and did everything possible to make our sale a success. A very

special thank you is also in order for Nancy Tokarska and Jackie Voss!

With our profits we have so far donated $1000 to the Youth Group towards The

National Youth Gathering in Houston Texas and $300 to Thrivent for Hurricane

Relief (who matched the funds). And there are still funds that will be donated.

Family Promise Success

Thanks to everyone who worked so hard during our week of Family Promise.

Thank you also to everyone who helped make the Family Promise fundraiser a

success. Jim Smith was our golfer again, and played 108 holes! That is incredible!

Thank you Jim.

Your donations helped to raise over $94,000 at the Golf Fundraiser to help

homeless families and make sure that Family Promise can continue to bless and

help those in the program. The people of God at Advent serve the Lord with

gladness and generosity.

Advent Annual Angel Tree

The Advent Angel Tree will be up Sunday, November 12th. Instruc-

tions are on the back of the angel you choose. White angels are chil-

dren ages 12 and under. Green Angels are Senior Angels in nursing

homes and have no family. Please consider making their Christmas joy-

ful by remembering them at this special season.

There will also be a Food Basket Tree that you can select from to give

to each of the Angel Tree families.

All food items and gifts must be returned to the church, wrapped and

with Angel Tag attached by December 17th.

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING Picture 30,000 high school youth from across the ELCA learning, playing, sing-ing, worshiping, and serving the city of Houston… that is where our high school youth will be June 27-July1, 2018! If you are in grade 8-12 and want to find out how to be a part of this life changing event, please join us Sunday November 5th at 12:00pm for more information and planning. Lunch will be provided.

YOUTH/PARENT MEETING

On Sunday November 5th, following Sunday School and Confirmation the youth and parents will meet to discuss the Youth

Group. We will also discuss fundraising possibilities to aid our youth in their up coming trip. Please bring your

ideas!

SPECIAL THANK YOU Thank you so much to Angie Hubble for donating Krispy Kreme donuts for our guests at the Yard Sale. Thank you also to Angie Hubble, Erin

Taylor, Ann Simon, Pastor Andrea and all the youth for working so hard selling hot dog lunches that day. All

proceeds will go to help our youth head to Houston this summer.

YOUTH FUNDRAISERS FOR SUMMER CAMP

Dine in or Take out Sunday November 12

Following the congregational meeting

2018 WALL CALENDARS ARE ON SALE!

These beautiful calendars are made with indent and smudge proof paper and feature professional

photographs and a weekly Bible verse for only $10. This fundraiser will benefit youth summer

programming.

TRUNK-OR-TREAT

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s event. We handed out

thousands of pieces of candy, ice cream, and lots of popcorn! We had 21 spaces

filled. Thank you so much to all of our participants. Thank you also to Ingrid

Zamecnik for making balloon animals and hats for every child. Each

family was welcomed to Advent and given information about our church. There

was also bouncy slide fun and thrills from a spooky haunted. Thank you so much

to Marcy & Sam Jimenez and all of the youth for your creativity time and effort

making this year’s Trunk or Treat spectacular.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Classes are off to a great start! There is still room for more participants in all of

our classes (preschool-adult). Thank you to all the teachers and students for

your faithfulness.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

This year’s pageant will take place Wednesday evening, December 20. We will

have Saturday rehearsals from 9:30-10:30 on December 9 and 16.

We thank God for the wonderful worship opportunities that

Celebrated the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.

Thank you to Resurrection Lutheran Church for hosting our Joint Reformation service. Thank you to all of those at Advent who

joined in the celebration.

Are you experiencing a difficult time, such as grief, divorce, job

loss, illness, relocation, loneliness, or other life struggles?

A Stephen Minister may be able

to offer the support that you need.

Stephen Ministers are

members of our congregation trained to listen, care, encourage,

pray, and walk alongside you during a tough time. It is always

confidential.

To learn more please talk with one

of our pastors or a Stephen

Minister.

A GriefShare Presentation of How to survive the Holidays will be presented at

Aldersgate Methodist Church. Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 3:00 pm.

There is a notebook that goes with this presentation and it is $5.00

This is a very helpful 40 minute video for those who have lost a loved one.

Please see Ann Simon further information.

November 6

Cheryl Fouche

Matt Reed

Rick Reed November 7 Lewis Huerth November 14

Juergen Jaath

Kaleigh Jablonski

Charlotte Miller

November 18

Lily Summers

Diana Perry

Derek Herrmann

November 19

Marcy Jimenez

Addison Koch

November 16

Nick & Josie Pravato

November 29

Greg & Sarah Van Bladel

Happy November Birthdays

Happy November Anniversaries

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 2

Bible Study 6:30pm

Toastmaster’s

AA 8-9am

3

AA 8-9am

4 Property Meeting 9:00am

Bluebirds

Across SC & GA

10:00am

1 Choir Practice

6:00pm - 7:30pm

AA 8-9am

5 Worship

& Holy

Communion

9:30am

Sun. School &

Confirmation 10:45am

Youth Meeting

6

AA 8-9am

7 Bible Study 10:00am

Staff Meeting

12:00pm

AA 8-9am

8 Choir Practice

6:00pm - 7:30pm

AA 8-9am

9 Praise Band

6:00pm

Stephen Ministry 6:30pm

Toastmaster’s

AA 8-9am

10

AA 8-9am

11

Craft Fair

At Our

Redeemer

Lunch

Provided

9:00am -

2:00pm

12 Contemporary

& Holy

Communion

9:30am

Sun. School &

Confirmation

10:45am

13

AA 8-9am

14 Service Ministry 2:30pm

Ministry Night

6:30pm

AA 8-9am

15 Choir Practice

6:00pm - 7:30pm

AA 8-9am

16 Bible Study

6:30pm

Toastmaster’s

AA 8-9am

17

AA 8-9am

18

Advocacy 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Augusta Chinese Church

6pm-9:30pm

19

Worship

9:30am

Sun. School &

Confirmation 10:45am

Thanksgiving Din-

ner 5:30pm

Service 7:00pm

20

AA 8-9am

21

Bible Study 10:00am

Choir Practice

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Council 6:30pm

AA 8-9am

22

AA 8-9am

23

24

AA 8-9am

25

Lydia Project

9am - 12pm

26 Worship

& Holy

Com. 9:30am

Sun. School &

Conf. 10:45am

Reformation

Potluck After

Worship

27 Book Club

7:30pm

AA 8-9am

28 Choir Practice

6:00pm -

7:30pm

AA 8-9am

29

AA 8-9am

30 Stephen Ministry 6:30pm

Toastmaster’s

AA 8-9am

Don’t forget to turn back your clocks 1

hour on Sunday 11/5!

Office Closed

11/5/17 11/12/17 11/19/17 11/26/17

Assisting Ministers Heather Herrmann Lynn Reed Bobby Bisbee Mary Filpus-Luyckx

Lectors Mary Suprek Tim Sadenwasser Violet Herrmann Ken Furlong

Communion

Assistants Gayle Ricklefs Carol Billings Marcy Jimenez Lynn Reed

Acolytes /Crucifiers Brian Sadenwasser/

Kate Peterson

Sophie Van Bladel/

Stormi Hubble

Holly Sadenwasser/

Timmy Peterson

Zach Hubble/

Max Van Bladel

Ushers Dieter & Ulrike

Beck

Steve Merzlak/

Timmy Peterson

Bob Holm/

Diana Perry

Jim Williams/

Jared Fischer

Greeters Carol Billings/

Bobby Bisbee

Renee Blanchette/

Shirley Chipman

Peter & Vicki

Kohler

Bob & Diana

Perry

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My Mom

By Lynn Reed

In Memory of

Jan Reedstrom

In Memory of

Al Hope

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Hospital/Shut In

Ministers Carol Billings Marcy Jimenez Gayle Ricklefs Liza Fincher

Visitor of Visitors Gayle Ricklefs Martha Ostendorff Gayle Ricklefs Martha Ostendorff

Fellowship Coffee

Hour Men’s Breakfast

Youth

Fundraising Lunch Coffee Only Coffee Only

Altar Guild Sat. Renee Blanchette Renee Blanchette Renee Blanchette Renee Blanchette

Altar Guild Late: Mary Suprek Mary Suprek Mary Suprek Mary Suprek

3232 Washington Road

Augusta, GA 30907

Phone: 706-860-0439

Web: adventaugusta.org

Email: advluch@adventaugusta.org

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