News from Advent Lutheran Church
May 2015
STAFF
Rev. Jason Peterson
Rev. Andrea Windsor-Peterson
Co-Pastors
Ginny Sweeton
Director of Music /
Admin. Assistant
COUNCIL
Mary Filpus-Luyckx
President
Jared Fischer
Vice President
Scott Fiegen
Secretary
Debbie Merzlak
Treasurer
Scott Bowers
Heather Herrmann
A Word from the pastors
“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the
body, through many, are one body, so it is with Christ.” (I Corinthians 12:12)
Beginning May 24th, Advent will move back to our 9:15am worship service for the
summer months. During the past four months, while was have had two services, our
worship attendance has increased. We have gone from an average of 120 with one service to 136 with two. It has been amazing to watch the spirit at work in and through
both services. We have welcomed new members, had baptisms at both services, celebrated a most amazing Holy Week, heard wonderful music through the bells, choir,
and other special music, our praise band has led at both services, and we have praised
our Lord to the best of our ability. Having multiple worship services has allowed for a
steady stream of visitors and outreach possibilities in welcoming guests to Advent.
However, during the summer months, we also know that many of us will be taking
some sabbatical time or intentional time of rest away from Augusta. Therefore, just as
the body is one and has many members, we are all members of the body.
Having one service over the summer we believe will provide us with an opportunity to
worship once again as one body together. It will give us all a chance to reconnect with
those who we have missed seeing at the other service. As numbers fluctuate over the
summer, having one service will allow for us to continue to praise our Lord in a
greater gathering.
In the fall, we will resume our regular worship times still as one body, yet with two opportunities to praise our Lord to the highest. Thank you for your faithfulness to God
in this place. May we continue to grow together in God’s grace as we worship and nurture our faith in Jesus Christ as one body.
In Christ’s love,
Pastor Jason and Pastor Andrea
May Worship Schedule
Sunday, May 3
5th Sunday of Easter
Worship & Holy Communion 8:15 a.m.
Sunday School for All Ages 9:30 a.m.
Confirmation Class 9:30 a.m.
Worship & Holy Communion 10:45 a.m.
Sunday, May 17
7th Sunday of Easter
Worship & Holy Communion 8:15 a.m.
Sunday School for All Ages 9:30 a.m.
Confirmation Class 9:30 a.m.
Worship & Holy Communion 10:45 a.m.
Sunday, May 10
6th Sunday of Easter
One Service for Summer Beginning:
Sunday, May 24
Day of Pentecost
Worship & Holy Communion 9:15 a.m.
Congregational Meeting 10:30 a.m.
Mother’s Day
Worship & Holy Communion 8:15 a.m.
Sunday School for All Ages 9:30 a.m.
Confirmation Class 9:30 a.m.
Worship & Holy Communion 10:45 a.m.
Sunday, May 31
Worship & Holy Communion 9:15 a.m.
Prayer Requests
Pray for Healing & Provision: Dee Alderson, Marge Rahn, Edgar Bollinger, Ruth Neumann,
Ericka Blanchard, Ann Furlong, Art Suprek, Tania Hayes, Ron Ricklefs, Virginia Reedstrom, Lisa
Stodola, Joe Pravato, Elizabeth Smith, Myron Burditt, Kay Carmona, Ginnie Frabizion, Sandy Ham,
Gertrude Dix, Aaron Zamecnik, John Zamecnik, Rene Hopkins, Scott Fiegen, Carole Hope
Pray for Our Deployed Military: Peggy Martin, Aaron Hanes-Dodd, Kristofer Nichols, Phil
Lewis, Jim Coffman
Notes from the Music Room
Summer Music Calling all musicians! The Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir will be on a
well-deserved vacation during this summer. Thanks for all of their hard work! But I would
still like to have special music each Sunday during the summer. If you would be interested in
singing a solo, a duet, or playing an instrument, please let me know. I would like to work out
a schedule so that we have some kind of anthem/solo/instrumental piece each Sunday this
summer. This is the time to use your talents for God's glory! Please contact me at the church
office.
~Ginny
Fellowship & Events
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, May 24th. The annual congregational meeting with be held
in the sanctuary immediately following worship. This is a very
important event for our church, so please plan to attend!
Book Club
Monday, May 11th at 7:30pm. This month’s book is “No Biking in
the House Without a Helmet” by Melissa Faye Greene. Our
discussion leader will be Ingrid Zamecnik & our hostess will be Pat
Grim.
Vacation Bible School Update
June 22—26, 9:00am—11:30am
Planning for Vacation Bible School continues. We are looking forward to sharing God’s word with a
great group of children as we explore Everest. I know you are wondering, “How can I help?” There
are many ways you can help make VBS a success. Here are a few:
1. Register a child you know to participate. You can register by clicking on the link on Advent’s
website or by filling out a paper form available in the Narthex.
2. Volunteer your time to help in the kitchen, checking in children, or helping supervise during the
week of Bible school (youth or adults).
3. Donate supplies or money. Items needed will soon be posted on colored papers in the Narthex.
4. Help us create decorations on Saturday, June 6 from 9 to 12. Help put up decorations on Sunday,
June 21.
5. Pray for the staff and participants that God’s presence will be felt by all and that this will be a
time of learning and spiritual growth for all involved.
If you have any question or ideas, please contact Heather Herrmann (706-306-6009 cell or 706-8635151 home or Herrmanndh@bellsouth,net), or Jamie Sadenwasser (706-294-6940 or [email protected]).
From your Advent Lutheran Church Service Ministry:
We continue to collect items for recycling (disbursing to other
organizations):
For GAP Ministries (Food Pantry) in downtown Augusta—
eyeglasses and cases, any food, personal hygiene items, hotelsize toiletries, and plastic grocery bags.
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For “When Help Can’t Wait” (a charitable organization service nursing home residents) - large playing cards, note cards, costume jewelry, and cosmetic bags.
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For Family Promise—clothing; furniture can be donated and arrangements made
for their truck to pick up.
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For Ronald McDonald House—aluminum pop tops.
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For local school—Box Tops for Education
Coming Up:
2015 God’s Work, Our Hands—the national ELCA day of volunteering will be
September 13th. Last year we had two days of volunteer work: Saturday we worked
on outside projects and Sunday we worked on an assortment of projects indies the Fellowship Hall. Positive comments were received from many and we would like to participate again this year. Anyone having an idea for a community-based project, please
let the church office or anyone on the Service Ministry know. This is a second opportunity to wear the beautiful, bright orange t-shirts from 2014, and we can order more
this year. The price has not been announced yet, but they were $6.00 last year.
Family Promise—June 14th to 21st Advent will host families at our church. There
are many ways to help with this very worthwhile program, and a sign-up board will be
posted a few weeks before the families arrive. We are also in need of donations of twin
bed sheet sets, and towels (new or gently used) for our Family Promise guests to use.
We welcome everyone to join Advent’s Service Ministry. We meet the first Tuesday of
the month at 2:30 pm at the church, and we would be blessed if you came.
Linda Lawrence, Service Ministry Chairperson
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Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 24th for our next Blood Drive.
The Shepeard Bloodmobile will be here after church for your donations.
Worship & Holy Communion
Sundays at 8:15am & 10:45am
Sunday School 9:30am
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Night 6:15pm
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AA 8-9am
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Choir Rehearsal
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AA 8-9am
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Memorial Council Meeting 6:30pm
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Ministry
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Congregational Meet-
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Stephen Min-
Bible Study
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AA 8-9am
Book Club
AA 8-9am
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Meeting 9:00am
6:30pm
Stephen Ministry Training
6:30pm
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Property
10:00am
Service 2:30
AA 8-9am
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Women’s Small
AA 8-9am
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Group 9:30am
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Men’s Group
9:00am
AA 8-9am
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Bible Study
6:30pm
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Service
Times
May 3
May 10
May 17
8:15
Pam Tipler
Karen Smith
Bobby Bisbee
Heather
Francesca
Herrmann
Furlong
Lynn Reed
Tim Sadenwasser
Mary Suprek
Paris Fiegen
Patty Williams
Di Hamilton
Assisting Ministers
10:45
Tom Alderson
8:15
Zach Hubble
Lectors
10:45
Paul FilpusLuyckx
Communion
8:15
Assistants
10:45
Mary Suprek
Maggie Heaney
Sophie Van
Stormi Hubble/
8:15
Bladel/Max Van
Ina Prescott
Daisy Morgan
Mary FilpusLuyckx
Jamie Sadenwasser
Lynn Reed
Acolytes /
Bladel
Crucifers
10:45
Ushers
8:15
Early: Joe Pravato
706-447-4308
10:45
Late: Steve Merzlak
Jeff Fiegen/
Niki Whitaker
Jamie Jimenez
Nikki Fiegen
Eric Jablonski
Bobby Bisbee
Art Rahn
Jim Plumley
Joe Pravato
Jim Williams
Steve Merzlak
Mary FilpusLuyckx
8:15
Greeters
10:45
Dieter & Ulrike
Beck
Erin & Sam
Taylor
Rob Gulbrandson
Shirley Chipman
Donna Meisner
Scott & Paris
Fiegen
Sam Jimenez
Gary & Linda Lawrence
Julie Fillgrove
Linda Lawrence
Maria Pravato
rich/Samantha
Jimenez
Dieter & Ulrike
Beck
Angie Hubble
Patty Williams
Don & Mable
Plueger
anniversary of Violet’s baptism
*Sign up in the Narthex*
Danny Moran
Di Hamilton
Fellowship Coffee Hour
Advent Women
Patty Williams
Martha Ostendorff
Hilda Sullivan
Alice Glisson
Scott & Paris
Don & Mable
Ron & Gayle
Jim & Barbara
Fiegen
Plueger
Ricklefs
Plumley
Coffee only
Advent Men
Coffee only
Coffee only
Eternal Candles Given By
Altar Guild
Zach Hubble
Marissa Good-
Heather & Derek
honor of Maddie
Visitor of Visitors
Maria Pravato 706-447-4308
Stormi Hubble/
Herrmann on the
Missionary Support Given By
706-736-8673
Pam Tipler
Carole Hope
& Harrison
Hospital/Shut In Minister
Erin Taylor
Scott Fiegen
Maggie Heaney in
Flowers Given By
Lynn Reed
Kate Peterson/
Holly Sadenwasser
Kate Peterson/
Jim Brown
May 31
Marcy Jimenez
Sam Taylor/
706-855-8006
Martha Ostendorff
May 24
*Sign up in the Narthex*
Early/Saturday: Barbara Plumley
Late: Mary Suprek
5/26
Updated Church Directory!
Zach Teffeteller
Amber Jimenez
Britainy Hubble
An updated photo directory will be available
later this month in the Narthex. There is a copy
posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex.
Please take a minute to review your information
and make any corrections necessary.
5/28
Jenny Holland
Don Smith
5/7
Stormi Hubble
Kristina Fischer
5/11
Nick Pravato
5/29
Joe Tokarska
5/12
Paris Fiegen
5/31
Alli Prescott
5/14
Addison Logemann
5/16
Timmy Kitts
5/8
Nancy & Rhett
Bickley
5/9
Scott & Paris
Fiegen
Asher Sullivan
Ava Sullivan
5/17
Christine Keller
5/21
Ulrike Beck
5/22
Clayton Lamb
5/24
Lisa Cheek
5/25
Shirley Chipman
Have a birthday or anniversary in June?
Let Ginny in the office know, so it can
be included in the next newsletter!
3232 Washington Road
Augusta, GA 30907
Phone: 706-860-0439
Web: adventaugusta.org
Email: [email protected]
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