February 2018 Suntree/Melbourne Beach, FL Our Mission Statement: We are followers of Jesus Christ for the sake of the world.

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1 Suntree/Melbourne Beach, FL The Advocate February 2018 Our Mission Statement: We are followers of Jesus Christ for the sake of the world. Alleluias During Lent 7 Altar Guild 8 Celebrations 9 Christian Service 8 Concert Series 5 Executive Pastor 3 Financial Report 10 Grace Preschool 7 Lunch Bunch 8 Memorial Gifts 10 Men's Breakfast 8 Pastor's Pen 2 Prayer Concerns 10 Quick Reference 11 Shrove Tuesday 4 Staff Addresses 8 Suntree Preschool 7 Youth Group Church Council Effective July 1, 2017 President Bill Johnson: Vice President Josh Pulver: Treasurer Bill Stanton: Recording Secretary Pat Ferris: Members-at-Large HelenAnn Bower: Chris Dickman: Karen Hagen: Tom Hawk: Ann Peterson:

2 The discipline of Lent. It s embarrassing sometimes when I really stop and take a look at the excuses I make for not doing things I know I should be doing. They are lame at best. What s puzzling is that these things I am avoiding have proven, time after time, actually to be a blessing. They make me feel better. They improve my health. They enhance my quality of life. So why do I avoid them? I wish I knew. During this Season of Lent we are going to be offering some Lenten Disciplines which we hope will help you grow in your faith and draw you closer to God and to your sisters and brothers in Christ. It would be easy to make all kinds of excuses for not engaging in one or more of these (believe me I know) but imagine yourself standing before Jesus and making your excuses. If he would be OK with them, no problem. Otherwise, make a decision of the will to set aside some time in Lent to grow. Maybe one of these will help. At Suntree Campus: Wednesdays in Lent: *5PM 6PM Soup and sandwich supper. *6PM 7PM Midweek evening prayer Journey through the sacred story. At Melbourne Beach Campus: Wednesdays in Lent: 1:30PM - 4PM - After School Program. 6PM - 7PM - Midweek Evening Prayer - Journey through the sacred story Off Campus on Wednesdays: 7:30PM - The Big Questions at Squid Lips in Eau Gallie (Invite your skeptical and seeking friends too!). Pastor Rick and I are both looking forward to a meaningful time of growth as we walk these 40 days of Lent together. Thanks for walking with us. On the journey with you, Here s what s on tap (*childcare provided): At both Campuses - Ash Wednesday Services at 1PM and *7PM Ashes and a prayer drive-through - 7AM - 9:30 AM (also 4PM-6PM in Suntree.) Prayer Labyrinth to walk at any time. 2

3 HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Every season sponsors its own splash of decorations. Right now, stores are stocked up on cards, candies, hearts, and balloons that shout, Happy Valentine s Day! Love is in the air. Is that what Valentine s Day is about? You may be familiar with the backstory behind this Hallmark induced celebration. A variety of stories swirl around the truth of the real St. Valentine. It is likely that he lived in the 3rd century in Italy and that he was martyred on February 14th. The reason for his persecution and execution may have been his deep faith in Jesus. It is also mentioned that he sanctioned and performed Christian weddings in defiance of Emperor Claudius who preferred unmarried soldiers. St. Valentine s confidence in Christ and support of marriage earned him a reputation for devotion and love. It also led to his demise. Coincidently, this year St. Valentine s Day falls on Ash Wednesday, the traditional beginning of the season of Lent. You will probably not find a large section of your local Walmart sporting shelves of Lenten decorations; however, could there be a connection with Valentine s Day? The season of Lent is our ecclesiastical preparation for Easter. It is a time when we reflect on our earthly mortality, and our spiritual vitality. We all know that one day this life will come to an end, and at the same time we celebrate our promise in Christ that in Him we will live forever. Jesus explained this when he said, For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and give his life as a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45) During this season we often employ particular habits or disciplines to remind us of the reality of who we are and what Christ has done for us. Usually those practices are about sacrifice What will you give up for Lent? Perhaps we would be better served to think about service. I have an idea that may be helpful for you and your family. Once a week gather together. This may be just your family, or a group of friends, or maybe just a couple. Ask one another three questions. Who served you today? Whom did you serve today? How did God serve you today? My hope would be that this discipline would create in us a greater awareness of what is truly vital to our lives. What would be more significant for me today, that I didn t eat chocolate, or that I recalled loving acts of kindness and was inspired to do the same? May this holy day of remembrance, Ash Wednesday and St. Valentine s Day, stir us to greater acts of service. St. Valentine was a martyr and Christ sacrificed his life on our behalf. Both are signs of devotion and love. 3

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7 FROM THE PRESCHOOL AT SUNTREE: Registration for the next school year will begin in February. We offer a 2-Day Class for two year olds, a 3-Day Class for three year olds and a 5-Day VPK Class. Call Chris at for more information. Our VPK Class is going to be building an igloo as a math project so we are now collecting empty, clean, white or clear gallon milk jugs. If you have any to donate, please drop them in the church office and we will collect them. Thanks! GRACE PRESCHOOL Grace Preschool raised over $800 in December with our Charity Ornament sales. Donations were made to the Master s Workshop in Melbourne and Genesis House. Thank you to all who purchased our handcrafted ornaments. In- house registrations for the 2018/2019 school year will be accepted starting February 16. Open registration begins on February 28. Angel Tree Gifts WHY DON'T WE USE ALLELUIAS DURING LENT? Based on the Hebrew word, hallelu yah, meaning Praise the Lord, alleluia has been a word of great praise to God in the life of the church and was prominent in early Christian liturgies. Because of the penitential character of the season of Lent in the Western church, singing or saying the word "alleluia" has historically been suspended during Lent's forty days. This period of individual and congregational reflection on the quality of our baptismal faith and life suggests that the joyful nature of alleluia is more appropriately reserved for our Easter celebrations when it is given full and jubilant voice. An alternate gospel acclamation for Lent that omits the alleluia is provided. The omission of alleluia during Lent goes back at least to the fifth century in the western church. The custom of actually bidding it farewell, however, developed in the Middle Ages. The hymn "Alleluia, song of gladness" (Evangelical Lutheran Worship #318) contains a translation of an 11th century Latin text that compares an alleluia-less Lent to the exile of the Israelites in Babylon. The text then anticipates the joy of Easter when glad alleluias will return in all their heavenly splendor. Alleluia is appropriately bid farewell on the Sunday preceding Ash Wednesday (the Transfiguration of Our Lord, also called the last Sunday after the Epiphany in the Lutheran liturgical calendar). This is the last Sunday when alleluia will be used until the Vigil of Easter, or Easter Sunday for those congregations not holding a Vigil. The burial of the alleluia could otherwise be the culminating activity at a congregational Carnival (also known as Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday) celebration just before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Revised January 2013 Copyright 2013 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. This document may be reproduced for use in your congregation as long as the copyright notice appears on each copy. 7

8 CHRISTIAN SERVICE Christian Service wrapped up our calendar year with a successful Angel Tree Campaign. We received a personal thank you and photos from Grace Place for our generous gifts and gift cards. We are taking a deep breath and discussing our future outreach. We will let you know when we come to a decision. MILITARY BIBLESTICK UPDATE A representative from Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH) called Jeanette Peterson to inform her that in December an anonymous donor matched all donations given to FCBH which meant that Advent provided 100 Biblesticks to service members. What a blessing! LUNCH BUNCH The Lunch Bunch will meet Wednesday, February 7th (note earlier date), at Meg O'Malley's, 812 E. New Haven, Melbourne, at 12:00 noon. We will sing at Sarah Care at 1:30 PM. The Grace preschool students are again making Valentine's for the Sarah Care clients. Please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex, or call Gary. The Melbourne Beach Lunch Bunch at Shells restaurant in January. 8 MELBOURNE BEACH MEN'S BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY Men's Breakfast & Bible Study will meet Thursdays, February 1st & 15th at 7:30 AM. The group will continue the study of the Psalms. All are welcome. If you have any questions, please call Bill. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Altar Guild needs your help! If you can give an hour of your time once a month, please see either Carol Marshall or Carol Stanton. If you need to contact any of the staff of Advent Lutheran Church, please use their current address which ends Please delete any old addresses you may have listed in your contacts. Carol Stanton parishadmin@adventlutheranbrevard.org Patty Cooper graceassistant@adventlutheranbrevard.org Pam Miller propertymgr@adventlutheranbrevard.org Stefanie Canjar youth@adventlutheranbrevard.org Courtney McMahan bookkeeper@adventlutheranbrevard.org Cathy Guilford adminassistant@adventlutheranbrevard.org Betty Jo Couch music@adventlutheranbrevard.org Our pastors continue to use their private gmail accounts: Pastor Dave pastrdj@gmail.com Pastor Rick rfunk80@gmail.com

9 PORADA, Tony & Elizabeth 02/11 CHILDS, Dick & Evelyn 02/12 WILEN, Earl & Carole 02/25 If we have missed your special day, please contact the office. 9

10 Please direct all concerns for member/attendee and extended family & friends to Carol Stanton ( ). The prayer cards are in the pew racks. Fill one out and place it in the Prayer Box located next to the door as you exit the Narthex (lobby). Please pray for the following people: Condolences to the family of Miriam Parsons who passed away January 13th. to the family of Millie Lindgren who passed away January 19th. Our Prayers for God s peace go out to the following families:... for those who are ill or recovering from surgery Diane Ford Eugene Keller Bob Prais Christine Symons... for those who are sick, homebound, in a progressive care or in an assisted living facility Bev Alfred Betty Brousseau Dick Childs Joyce Chinn Betty Gordon Bill Kilbourne Harlan Nassen Don Olson Leona Partlow Joan Phillips Bette Porada Deb Ridel Richard & Mary Ann Schon Jo Smith Carole & Earl Wilen Mary Wilgeroth Rose Wolfert Laura Wunder Please update the office regarding your loved ones status. If you would like to be removed from the prayer list, please contact the office at ext. 223 UPDATES ENCOURAGED! If our prayers for comfort and healing have been answered, please contact the office to let us know so that we can move your loved ones to the section of Prayers of Thanks! *If a member is in the hospital or rehab and is not listed above, please call the office to let us know. Thank you! Memorial Gifts Received In memory of Fred Marshall: Ron & Li Klein, Don & Karen Hagen In memory of Rob Jahn: Don & Karen Hagen Actuals for December Year To Date Actuals Year To Date Budget Annual Budget General Operating Contributions $113,104 $728,193 $772,407 $772,407 General Operating Expense $80,057 $697,006 $761,138 $761,138 Difference $33,047 $31,187 $11,269 $11,269 10

11 CHURCH STAFF Office Telephone Senior Pastor David Jahn, ext Executive Pastor Rick Funk, Parish Administrator Carol Stanton, ext Director of Youth Ministry Stefanie Canjar, Property Manager Pam Miller, ext Melbourne Beach Administrative Assistant Patty Cooper, ext Bookkeeper Courtney McMahan, ext Worship Media and Publications Cathy Guilford, ext Director of Choirs / Organist Betty Jo Couch, Worship Leaders Chris Dickman, Andy Harrington, Disciple13 / Non-Fiction Band Leader Andy Harrington, Head Nursery Attendant Angela Canjar, Custodians Pete Jolly, Don Mitchell, ext PRESCHOOL STAFF Suntree Campus Director Chris Quavillon, ext Melbourne Beach Campus Director Debbie Hogan, ext ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN AT SUNTREE President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Bible Study Leader Comfort Quilts Carol Wilson, Phyllis Lanoue, Betty Symons, Lucile Zimmermann, Betty Symons, Dij Pacarro, SERVING ON SUNDAY SCHEDULERS OR LEAD PERSON Suntree Campus Assisting Minister (Sat 5:00 pm & Special Services) Karen Hagen, Assisting Ministers, Readers, Acolytes, & Communion Assistants (9:00 am) David Moyer, (11:00 am) Richard Lanoue, Altar Guild Carol Marshall, Alberta-Jo Parker, Counters Li Klein, Fellowship Scheduler Ann Peterson, Flower Delivery Ushers & Greeters Li Klein, (Sat 5:00 pm) Karen Hagen, (9:00 am) Carol Stanton, ext (11:00 am) Richard Lanoue, Welcome Center (9:00 & 11:00 am) Audrey Heater, Sound System, Projection & Multi-Media David Moyer, Melbourne Beach Campus Assisting Ministers, Readers, Communion Assistants, Ushers & Greeters Pat Ferris, IF YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT: Baptisms Carol Stanton, ext Bread Ministry Ron Klein, Building Use Pam Miller, ext Christian Service Shirley Piper, Communion Bread Baking Alberta-Jo Parker, Evangelism (acting) Pastor David Jahn, ext Faith Formation Rick Funk, Family Ministry Rick Funk, Fellowship Ann Peterson, Food Pantry Mark & Carol Wilson, Home & Hospital Visits Carol Stanton, ext Men s Ministry at Suntree Don Hagen, Memorial Garden Carol Stanton, ext Music - Suntree Campus - Chancel Choir Betty Jo Couch, Hand Bell Choir Betty Jo Couch, Worship Band Andy Harrington, Music - Melb. Beach Campus - Chancel Choir Betsy Stansifer, Worship Band Andy Harrington, Newsletter, The Advocate Editor Cathy Guilford, ext Pastoral Care Rick Funk, Personnel Committee Dale Dettmer David Holub, Bill Johnson, Diane Marks, Bill Stanton, Pastor David Jahn, ext Prayer Chain HelenAnn Bower, Carol Stanton, ext Prayer Chapel Pam Miller, Preschool - Suntree Campus Chris Quavillon, ext Preschool - Melbourne Beach Campus Deb Hogan, ext Property Tom Hawk, Quilts for Comfort and Care Dij Pacarro, Stephen Ministry Rick Funk, Stewardship Bill Johnson, Technology TBD Women s Ministry at Suntree Carol Wilson, Worship & Music (acting) Pastor David Jahn, ext Youth Ministry Stefanie Canjar, OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (Suntree) Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm (Melbourne Beach) (It s always best to call before stopping by!) Chapel hours (Suntree): Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm or call the office Suntree Campus office telephone Fax Melbourne Beach Campus office telephone Fax To submit articles for publication, please AdminAssistant@AdventLutheranBrevard.org by the 20th of each month. 11 Suntree Preschool Melbourne Beach Preschool address: info@adventbrevard.org Website address:

12 Advent Lutheran Church 7550 N. Wickham Road Melbourne, FL AND 1805 Oak Street Melbourne Beach, FL The Advocate February 2018 SUNTREE CAMPUS Telephone: Fax: MELBOURNE BEACH CAMPUS Telephone: Fax: Web: We are followers of Jesus Christ for the sake of the world. Senior Pastor: Executive Pastor: Parish Administrator: STAFF Director of Youth Ministry: David Jahn Rick Funk Carol Stanton Stefanie Canjar Melb. Beach Administrative Asst.:Patty Cooper Property Manager: Bookkeeper: Pam Miller Courtney McMahan Director of Choirs / Organist: Betty Jo Couch Organists: Accompanist: Praise Band Leader: Lori Jahn & Betsy Stansifer Michelle Widere Andy Harrington Worship Media & Publications: Cathy Guilford Suntree Custodian: Pete Jolly/ Rocky Parker Melbourne Beach Custodian: Suntree Preschool Director: Melb. Beach Preschool Director: Nursery Attendants: Don Mitchell Chris Quavillon Deb Hogan Angela Canjar Alberta-Jo Parker Caroline Raleigh Wednesday Service: Saturday Service: Sunday Services: Sunday Services: Worship Services in February SUNTREE CAMPUS 6:00 pm - The Word - Worship Service with Bible Study* 5:00 pm - Informal Traditional 9:00 am - Contemporary* 11:00 am - Traditional* MELBOURNE BEACH CAMPUS 9:00 am - Traditional 6:00 pm - Contemporary Holy Communion is offered at every service. *Nursery care through age 2 is available! Kids Town - age 3 to grade 5 FEBRUARY GOSPEL READINGS February 4, 2018 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Mark 1:29-39 February 11, 2018 Transfiguration of Our Lord Mark 9:2-9 February 14, 2018 Ash Wednesday Matthew 6:1-6, February 18, 2018 First Sunday in Lent Mark 1:9-15 February 25, 2018 Second Sunday in Lent - Mark 8:31-38