Advent VOICE Want to learn more about Advent Lutheran? Join us for a Welcome Class. PG. 3 It s all about fun at Advent Game Night PG. 6 November 2013 A Publication of the Mission of Advent Lutheran Church Advent Youth presents a fundraising dinner for Mill Creek Food Bank PG. 6 Upcoming EVENTS Adopt-a-Highway, 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 Welcome Class, 11:30am, Sunday Nov. 3 in the Fellowship Hall Sharing Our Bounty in the Season of Giving Text by Trudi Trueit Photos by Bill Trueit I am so thankful for the help with food to cook my first turkey dinner. Since I have been reunited with my three children, I haven't been able to do any holidays due to my health. This year, it has been five months since chemo started and I have more strength and am excited to have the holidays at home. Thank you all for being so kind and giving. Thank you for getting us a turkey. It was so good. The best part was the dinner rolls. They were good. Thanks for letting our family have a good holiday and God bless you." ~ From a Child Youth Dinner, 6:30pm Sunday, Nov.3 in the Fellowship Hall Game night, 6:30pm Saturday, Nov. 9 in the Fellowship Hall Installation of Pastor Scott Postlewait at Advent, Saturday, Nov. 23 These were just two of the touching thank-you notes sent to Advent following our annual Christmas Food Basket Program last year. They remind us that something as simple as a meal can mean so much to a family that is struggling during the holidays. It s why Advent created the Christmas Food Basket program more than 18 years ago, and why you continue to give so generously of your time, talents, and finances. On Saturday, December 21, 2013, Advent again plans to provide about 200 needy families in our area with a turkey and all the trimmings to create a Christmas dinner. To do this, the Food Basket Committee is working toward a goal of raising $10,000. Each basket costs about $50, but Continued on Page 3
2 Advent Voice A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR Thank you for such a warm welcome to Advent Lutheran Church! These first few weeks have flown by, and it has been a pleasure getting acquainted with many of you, meeting with groups and individuals, and getting a glimpse of the rich tapestry of talent, energy, and perspective that is Advent Lutheran Church. Both Katie and I are glad to be serving with you! It is readily apparent that this is a congregation where members genuinely care about each other and about our community. Your care is obvious during the passing of the peace in worship, but just as apparent in the prayers of this congregation - from the softly spoken intercessions given during worship, to the many requests and responses for prayer that come across my desk and to the Church Office every day, to the active prayer chain. One of my daily practices is to pray for Advent. Each week I spend time in personal prayer for the congregation and for members present and absent, neighbors, and those for whom special prayers have been requested. Although the time I spend in prayer is part of my daily work as your pastor, it is anything but a chore. Rather, it s an uplifting part of each day; I feel privileged to be entrusted with your cares, pains, and joys. As we begin ministry together, I ask for your prayers also. Prayers of thankfulness for this community, and prayers of direction and clarity as we move ahead. This is an exciting time for Advent. We move forward together in prayer, confident of God s grace and care! Peace, Pastor Scott Postlewait Open Door Ministries Auction November 2 nd at 5 pm. Advent supports Open Door Ministries whose mission is to bring the compassion of Christ and his church to persons affected by HIV/AIDS; to extend Christ s affirming, inclusive love to persons who have often felt excluded and condemned by church and society because of their sexual orientation; to encourage and support the Church and its members as they address issues if human sexuality and Biblical interpretation. Open Door is dependent on donations and sponsorships to continue our ministry. Our Annual Fall Gala and Auction is our major fundraiser for the year and provides us with funds to keep growing and expanding as needed. The Annual Gala and Auction is Saturday November 2 nd at 5 pm and we would like to fill a table of Advent supporters. Contact Jill Bossen (425-218-6696 or jrbossen@comcast.net) premium ticket cost, $70/person. Welcome Class Pastor Scott is conducting a Welcome Class after the second service on Sunday, November 3rd. If you would like to find out more about Advent Lutheran Church or the Lutheran Church in general, this class is for you. Some people may decide that they want to join Advent Lutheran Church, so we will be welcoming new members at both services on Sunday, November 17 th. Later that afternoon, there will be a welcome luncheon in honor of Advent s new members. We hope you'll consider attending this class. This is an exciting time in the life of Advent Lutheran Church, and we invite you to be part of it! You can call the church office (425-337-5373) to register, or email Laurie Dunlap, our Office Administrator (laurie@adventlutheran.net), or Pastor Scott (pastor@adventlutheran.net). Childcare can be provided, so let us know if you are in need of that, as well.
Continued from Page 1 any donation amount is appreciated. If you d like to make a contribution, please mark your check Christmas Food Baskets or pick up an envelope at the table in the Fellowship Hall between services from November to mid-december. To make this program a success, it also takes hundreds of caring volunteers. Please consider lending a few hours of your time, either to help unload the food truck on Friday evening, December 20th or to assemble and/or deliver baskets on the morning of Saturday, December 21st. Bring the family! It s a wonderful opportunity to not only see the Christmas spirit in action, but be a part of it. To learn more, make a contribution, or sign up to volunteer, look for the Christmas Food Baskets table in the Fellowship Hall between services. November 2013 3 Also, if you know a local family that could benefit from a Christmas Basket, please contact Committee Chairman, Carolyn Johnson at (425) 239-6243 or smith22307@comcast.net before Thanksgiving to submit their name. Thank you for your support. We hope to see you and your family on December 21st! Advent Winterfest Dinner Saturday, November 30, 2013 6:00 p.m. An evening of adult fellowship, fun and food. Appetizers in the Advent Fellowship Hall Fun and special entertainment Candle-light roast beef dinner prepared by our own Chef Mauge! Planning to attend Would like to host a table Would like to bring an appetizer, salad or dessert $5 per person donation requested Name: Phone number or E-mail address For more information contact, Jan McWherter at 425-359-7485 or mcwherter@aol.com All Saints Day Nov. 3 is All Saints Day. We will be honoring those who have passed away during this year. If you would like your loved one s name included please add their name to the All Saints Day list located in the entry to the Sanctuary or e-mail Laurie in the church office at laurie@adventlutheran.net. We will need all names by Thursday, Oct. 31. Names will be part of our prayers on Nov. 3. Worship Planning Interested in helping to plan worship? Pastor Scott is putting together a group to help plan worship from Christ the King Sunday through Epiphany. Please email pastor@adventlutheran.net if you're interested in helping, along with times that work best for you.
4 Advent Voice COUNCIL REPORT October 2013 WELCOME PASTOR SCOTT The October council Meeting was Pastor Scott s first Council Meeting at Advent. He had a busy first week meeting the quilters, calling on shut-ins, meeting with the Youth and getting organized. YOUTH FUNDRAISER DINNER A dinner to be provided by the Youth as a fundraiser for the Food Bank was presented and approved. SALE OF PROPERTY We have finalized the sale of the strip of land to Polygon and have received payment. These funds have been allocated to property upgrade and maintenance, according to our agreement with our mortgage holder. RECORDING OF WORSHIP SERVICE A project has been started to record our Sunday Worship, at least in part. The recording would be made available on the Advent Website and in CD form. The CD s could be delivered to shut-ins that do not have internet access. Volunteers are needed to help copy the sermons to CDs and to deliver them. This should not be a time-consuming job, but would need to be done regularly. Contact the church office to sign up to help. The Classics Seniors Group The Classics met on Wednesday, October 9th for their monthly potluck. There were 39 people in attendance. As always, lots of good food. We are preparing for our bake sale to be held on Sunday, November 17th before and after both church services. We will meet again on Wednesday, November 13, at 12:30 in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome. Bring a dish to share. If you have questions, suggestions, or comments, please call Cindy Steenis, 425-338-5339. Advent Lutheran Church Operations Budget Status So far this month (9/1/13 through 9/22/13): Actuals Monthly Budget Amount needed for our church operations: $18,926.92 $34,790.33 Our offerings/contributions: $22,301.12 $31,054.75 Other Income $2,175.00 $2,604.17 Difference: $5,549.20 ($1,131.42) Amount transferred from savings So far this year (01/1/13 through 9/22/13): YTD Actuals YTD Budget Amount needed for our church operations: $240,061.15 $305,084.46 Our offerings/contributions: $214,819.57 $272,326.27 Other Income $20,492.34 $23,437.50 Difference: ($4,749.24) ($9,320.69) *Note: The offering figures do not include contributions made for other important causes (such as the food bank, specific fund raising activities, etc.).
NOVEMBER CALENDAR November 2013 5 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 9:30am Bible Chicks 6:00pm AA Womens s Group (C2) 7:30pm AA, (C1) If you would like to add or delete something from the church calendar, or have questions about room availability, please contact Laurie in the church office 425-337-5373 or laurie@adventlutheran.net 1 Study, (A1) 6:30pm Exec. Council 7:00pm: Bible Study (offsite, 425-948-7373) 7:30pm: MOPS Steering Mtg. (C2) 2 10:30 Bible Study 3:30pm Girl Scouts (A2) 3 10:30am Bible Study 1pm Piecemakers 7pm Choir (SAN) Community Band 7pm: Girl Scouts (C1) FH = Fellowship Hall A = A building (Preschool bldg.) C1 = Portable C1 C2 = Portable C1 SAN = Sanctuary 1 3:30pm Girl Scouts 5:30pm: Girl Scouts (A1) 2 2:30pm: Outside event 3 Daylight Savings Ends All Saints Day 10am Sunday School 11:30pm: Welcome Class 6;30pm: Youth Dinner 4 9:30am Bible Chicks (offsite, 425-357-1885) 5:30pm Boy Scouts 6:00pm AA Womens s Group (C2) 7:00pm Women s Ministry 7:30pm AA, (C1) 5 Study, (A1) 6:30pm Executive Church Council (A3) 7:00pm GPS class 7:30pm: MOPS steering committee (C2) 6 10:30 Bible Study 12:30pm: Classics 5pm: Preschool Open House (A) 7pm: Youth Study Night (C2) 7 1pm Piecemakers 5pm: Preschool Open House (A) 6:30pm Girl Scouts (A2) 7pm Choir (SAN) Community Band 8 6pm Girl Scouts (A1) 6:45pm MOPS 9 9am,.AA (C2) 6:30pm: Game Night 10 10am Sunday School 7pm Youth Group (C2) 11 Veteran s Day No preschool 9:30am Bible Chicks (offsite, 425-357-1885) 5:30pm Boy Scouts 7:30pm, AA (C1) 12 5:30pm Girl Scouts (A1) Study (A1) 6:30pm Church Council 7:00pm: Bible Study (offsite, 425-948-7373) 13 12:30pm Classics Potluck lunch 7pm: Youth Study Night (C2) 14 7pm Choir (SAN) Community Band 15 3:30pm Girl Scouts 16 9am,.AA (C2) 17 10am Sunday School Classics Bake Sale after both worship services today 7pm Youth Group (C2) 18 9:30am Bible Chicks (offsite, 425-357-1885) 5:30pm Boy Scouts 7:00pm Women s Ministry 19 Study (A1) 7pm Bible Study (offsite) 20 7pm: Youth Study Night (C2) 21 1pm Piecemakers 6pm Boy Scouts Leaders Mtg. (C1) Community Band 22 6pm Girl Scouts (A1) 6:45pm MOPS 23 9am,.AA (C2) 2pm Installation of Pastor Scott Postlewait 24 10am Sunday School 7pm Youth Group (C2) 25 9:30am Bible Study (offsite, 425-357-1885) 5:30pm Boy Scouts 7:00pm Women s Ministry 26 Study (A1) 27 10:30 Bible Study 7pm: Youth Study Night (C2) 28 Thanksgiving 6:00pm Boy Scout Leaders (A1) 7pm Choir (SAN) Community Band 29 Church office closed 30 9am,.AA (C2) 6pm Winterfest dinner
6 Advent Voice Study Room Wednesdays! Advent youth Study Room Wednesdays have begun. You can find us at 7 p.m. in the C2 portable. Adult volunteers are needed. If you ve ever wanted to help educate our kids in a very practical way, here s a tremendous opportunity for you. Contact Neil Hoopingarner at neil.hoopie1@frontier.com or contact him in the church office after second service on Sundays. Adopt-a-Highway Ages 15 and up are invited to join our Adopt-a-Highway team. We will meet in the church parking lot at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 and work on cleaning up our section of 132nd St. For more information contact Dave Opstad at dpopstad@comcast.net Quilt Raffle This year s quilt raffle will begin on Nov. 3. The drawing will take place on the first Sunday of December. Cost is $1 per ticket or $5 for six tickets. Proceeds will benefit the PieceMakers quilting ministry. For more information contact Cora Evans, 425-743-3961. Announcing a Youth Fundraising Dinner! To welcome Pastor Scott and as a fundraiser for the Mill Creek Food Bank, Advent Youth will be hosting an Italian pasta dinner for members of the congregation on Sunday, November 3 rd, starting at 6:30 PM. The Youth will make and serve the dinner, which will feature spaghetti, pasta, garlic bread, Caesar salad, and dessert. The evening will feature a video created by the Youth to show off Advent to our recent pastoral candidates and a tour of the youth room to display our future plans. The evening will end no later than 9 PM. Seating is limited due to table space. Sign up sheets are available in the Fellowship Hall. Sign up now as seats will go fast! Remember, this is a fundraiser so plan to have tips for the evening.
How to direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars to Advent The deadline for directing choice dollars is November 30 th or until Thrivent matches $15 million dollars. Step 1 Visit Thrivent.com/thriventchoice. Step 2 Click on log in at the top right of your screen and enter your MyThrivent user ID and password. (If you haven t registered on Thrivent.com, click on register to register.) Step 3 Look for your designated Choice Dollars on the right side of the screen. Step 4 Click on Direct Choice Dollars in the Thrivent Choice box on your MyThrivent page. Step 5 Search the catalog of organizations to find the organization you want to select. Step 6 Click on Direct Choice Dollars Now to direct your designated Choice Dollars to benefit that organization. Start the Holiday season off on the right note! Join the Lynnwood Community Band as the present Holiday Traditions, Friday, December 6 at 7 p.m. here at Advent in the Sanctuary. As always, admission is free but food band donations are much appreciated Reception Desk Help Needed Laurie will be going on Vacation Nov. 14-15 and on Nov. 27. Help is needed to cover the hours of 10am-2pm both Thursday and Friday. Two hour shifts are available 10-12 and 12-2. Duties include answering the phone, assisting visitors and checking e-mail for important messages. If you can help, please give Laurie a call at 425-337-5373 or e-mail at laurie@adventlutheran.net. There is also a sign-up sheet at the front desk detailing available shifts. THANK YOU to Bernice Clements, Ann Carlton and Kathy Stamey who were the super volunteers sitting in while Laurie was away from Oct. 8-15. November 2013 7 Making the Love of Christ Known Advent Lutheran Church Contact Us: 4306 132nd St. SE Mill Creek, WA 98012 Phone: 425-337-5373 Website: www.adventlutheran.net E-mail: churchoffice@adventlutheran.net Sunday Worship Schedule 8:30 and 10 a.m. Nursery: During both services Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 10am (Preschool-6th Grade) Advent Staff: Pastor: Scott Postlewait, pastor@adventlutheran.net Office Administrator: Laurie Dunlap, laurie@adventlutheran.net Volunteer Sunday School Coordinator: Diane Krause sundayschool@adventlutheran.net Choir Director: Janet Hitt Bell Choir Director: Mike Irons Choir Accompanist: Kenneth Walker Service Accompanists: Eva Mehaffey, Lesley Moffatt Custodian: Erika Graf Church Council: Fred Row: President Darryl Plata: Vice President Jeff Case: Treasurer Jim Bertrand: Secretary Gail Kautzman: Social Justice Ken Lysen: Youth Darryl Plata: Education & Children s Programs Deb Shaffer: Worship Don Tracy: Property Chuck Christensen: Stewardship Jan McWherter: Fellowship churchcouncil@adventlutheran.net Advent Voice is the monthly newsletter of Advent Lutheran Church The deadline for articles is the 15th of each month. Please submit articles, graphics, and photos to Laurie@AdventLutheran.net This Month's Contributors: Jim Bertrand, Cora Evans, Neil Hoopingarner, Jan McWherter, Jeff Payne, Pastor Scott Postlewait. Trudi Trueit
4306 132nd Street S.E. Mill Creek, WA 98012 Follow us on Facebook www.adventlutheran.net 425-337-5373 E A Publication of the Mission of Advent Lutheran Church Inside This Issue - - Christmas Baskets Information - Family Game Night - Youth Dinner - Welcome Class Information SAvE the date! The Installation of Pastor Scott Postlewait as our pastor here at Advent will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. A reception will immediately follow in the Fellowship Hall. Invite your friends and neighbors.