Virtual Worship Service – Check out today’s Worship Service!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgZkgTDeNgA

If you want to find other videos or subscribe to our YouTube Channel, look up Advent Lutheran Church Chapel Hill on YouTube!

JOIN US THIS WEDNESDAY “VIRTUALLY!” for a New Bible Class – Join us this coming Wednesday and for several Wednesdays after, at 1 p.m. for a new Bible Class on the Book of Job! We see how God worked when things weren’t going so well for Job. Perhaps this says something for us now!

Advent Lutheran is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Bible Study

Time: Apr 29, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Wed, until Jun 3, 2020, 6 occurrence(s)

Apr 29, 2020 01:00 PM

May 6, 2020 01:00 PM

May 13, 2020 01:00 PM

May 20, 2020 01:00 PM

May 27, 2020 01:00 PM

Jun 3, 2020 01:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87902484098?pwd=Z3E1Kzk4N0t0UzJUSEZJT09TbTkyQT09

Meeting ID: 879 0248 4098

Password: 354976

Dial by your location  +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Contact me by email if you can’t get in!

Helping Those in Need During CoVid-19 – We continue to reach out during this time and we have checked with PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes).  The best way to work with them as we are in this pandemic, is to go directly to their website:   www.chapelhill.porchcommunities.org Then, click on the floating banner in red, which says Click here for how to help during COVID-19 crisis. They accept financial donations, they then safely provide to those who are in need of help. For non-perishable food donations, they are referring people to places we have worked with before, such as:  Inter-faith Council For Social Services  http://www.ifcweb.org and Orange Congregations In Mission  www.ocimnc.org. Thanks for continued to care for our community!

Additionally, the Town of Chapel Hill has provided a document for information on food provision in the area. If you would need a Spanish or Mandarin version of this document to forward, please reply to this email. Also, the Town has a Resources for Muslims during Ramadan document, if you need that forwarded. Here is the Town’s food provision document: file:///C:/Users/Pastor%20Scott%20Lohman/Downloads/ENGLISH%20COVID-19%20Food%20Distribution%20Flyer%20(1).pdf

Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!

 

Virtual Worship Services – Keep an eye out for another email tomorrow morning, or check out our video service tomorrow on our YouTube Channel. Look up Advent Lutheran Church Chapel Hill.

JOIN US THIS WEDNESDAY “VIRTUALLY!” for a New Bible Class – Join us this coming Wednesday and for several Wednesdays after, at 1 p.m. for a new Bible Class on the Book of Job! We see how God worked when things weren’t going so well for Job.

Advent Lutheran is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on the Book of Job.

Topic: Bible Study

Time: Apr 22, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Wed, until Jun 3, 2020, 7 occurrence(s)

Apr 22, 2020 01:00 PM

Apr 29, 2020 01:00 PM

May 6, 2020 01:00 PM

May 13, 2020 01:00 PM

May 20, 2020 01:00 PM

May 27, 2020 01:00 PM

Jun 3, 2020 01:00 PM

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMkd-uspj8qE9wGpmrmU81uZ4yrbH0iL4w4/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvpzsoHtyRsBCPRpwEHYiga-jxiClfj_pKuw_oES1mOlLjDLZbILBXQNH8

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87902484098?pwd=Z3E1Kzk4N0t0UzJUSEZJT09TbTkyQT09

Meeting ID: 879 0248 4098

Password: 354976

Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 879 0248 4098 Password: 354976

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Contact me by email if you can’t get in!

 

Helping Those in Need – We continue to reach out. Each of the following local or state hunger relief organizations are overwhelmed and in dire need of contributions. Please check them out!

Inter-faith Council For Social Services

http://www.ifcweb.org

Orange Congregations In Mission

www.ocimnc.org

TABLE—Feeding Local Kids

www.tablenc.org

PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes)

www.chapelhill.porchcommunities.org

CORA—Chatham Outreach Alliance

www.corafoodpantry.org

Feeding the Carolinas

https://feedingthecarolinas.org

 

Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!

 

VIRTUAL SERVICES ARE FORTHCOMING by Email – Tonight, as we are thankful for our Savior and His love, we worship Him by checking out the Good Friday Worship Service.

On Sunday, we celebrate our Lord’s Resurrection.  This virtual service will be coming to you on Sunday Morning.  Easter Blessings to everyone!

Abbreviated online worship services will continue to be sent out via email. You may also look at YouTube, under Advent Lutheran Church Chapel Hill. The readings for Sunday, April 12, are Psalm 52; Ezekiel 47:1-12; Revelation 22:1-20; Matthew 28:1-10; Acts 10:34-43.

JOIN US THIS WEDNESDAY “VIRTUALLY!” – Advent Lutheran is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom Meeting. Since we haven’t been able to get together for a while, I thought it would be nice to have a Zoom Meeting for anyone who would like to join by computer, iPod, Phone, Etc. Looking forward to SEEING YOU! (Follow the link below and use the Meeting ID and Password.)

Topic: Advent Get Together

Time: Apr 15, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/629421263?pwd=SnNDVm05a3BUZXlrN1F0blRJMmNLUT09

Meeting ID: 629 421 263

Password: 639321

One tap mobile  +16465588656,,629421263#,,#,639321# US (New York)

Dial by your location  +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

OR Find your local number: https://us04web.zoom.us/u/fee3JyLznJ

New Virtual Bible Class led by Pastor – We will begin on Wednesday, April 22 looking at the Book of Job. Fill out the survey link here to indicate what time works best for you. Another announcement with more details will follow next week.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M-FLkbHtTVs1d7jLL6dcvyR-OE28qCOUGeN6WzqiWHo/edit

CANCELLATIONS/CLOSURES/AND OTHER COVID DISCUSSION – Church will remain closed until at least April 30 due to CoVid-19. Tentatively, we will resume worship on May 3. This means that in-person worship services are cancelled for the time being, and tentatively, we hope to resume worship on May 3.

Continue to lift up our world, our nation, our leaders, our medical personnel, our church, our family, our friends, etc., in prayer during this time.

Helping Those in Need – Each of the following local hunger relief organizations are overwhelmed and in dire need of contributions. Please check them out!

Inter-faith Council For Social Services

http://www.ifcweb.org

Orange Congregations In Mission

www.ocimnc.org

TABLE—Feeding Local Kids

www.tablenc.org

PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes)

www.chapelhill.porchcommunities.org

CORA—Chatham Outreach Alliance

www.corafoodpantry.org

Stewardship – Thank you to all who continue to send your offerings. Advent appreciates your support! Many of our members and friends use Joyful Response – a secure, no cost, electronic method of giving. If you are interested in details, contact Judy Neely at 919-241-3547. You can, of course, continue to mail your check or have it sent through your bank’s bill payment option. Judy will send first quarter statements soon.

 

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 NIV

CORONAVIRUS—COVID-19—UPDATES, as of April 3, 2020

CANCELLATIONS/CLOSURES – Church will remain closed until at least April 30. Tentatively, we will resume worship on May 3.

Continue to lift up our world, our nation, our leaders, our medical personnel, our church, our family, our friends, etc., in prayer during this time.

Due to the executive orders established for our protection, we will remain closed until at least April 30. This means that in-person worship services are cancelled for the time being, and tentatively, we hope to resume worship on May 3.

Abbreviated online worship services will continue to be sent out via email, as “Pastor Scott’s Message…” You may also look at YouTube, under Advent Lutheran Church Chapel Hill. The readings for Sunday, April 5th, Palm Sunday, are Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 118:19-29; Philippians 2:5-11; Palm Sunday Account – John 12:12-19; Passion Account – Matthew 26 and 27.

Again, let’s all keep looking out for one another and think of ways to help each other, as needs may arise.

May God continue to bless us all! Pastor Scott

Helping Those in Need – Eachof the following local hunger relief organizations are overwhelmed and in dire need of contributions. Please check them out!

Inter-faith Council For Social Services

http://www.ifcweb.org

Orange Congregations In Mission

www.ocimnc.org

TABLE—Feeding Local Kids

www.tablenc.org

PORCH (People Offering Relief for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Homes)

www.chapelhill.porchcommunities.org

CORA—Chatham Outreach Alliance

www.corafoodpantry.org

Stewardship – Thank you to all who continue to send your offerings. Advent appreciates your support! Many of our members and friends use Joyful Response – a secure, no cost, electronic method of giving. If you are interested in details, contact Judy Neely at 919-241-3547. You can, of course, continue to mail your check or have it sent through your bank’s bill payment option. Judy will send first quarter statements soon.

Other Closures – Abundant Joy Center for Women’s Ministries remains closed, as well.

Lutheran Hour Ministries – CoVid-19 – During this critical period, Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) has free resources available online for you! The Lutheran Hour delivers sermons every Sunday morning that are relevant and share truth. The sermon is available to listen to online and as a podcast. LHM Learn is an online learning platform that has free courses on many different topics. Take some classes while you have some extra time on your hands. Gospel Adventures provides kids and adults a way to take a mission trip, from your living room! And, don’t forget the daily devotions, available as a mobile app or via email! Visit https://www.lhm.org/covid-19/ to find these resources and more!

Worship Anew: (formerly Worship for Shut-Ins) – Unable to attend worship on a Sunday morning? Watch a Christ-centered, Lutheran-oriented worship service on TV at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday morning on WRAY Channel 5 Chapel Hill (Spectrum Channel 30) or on the computer anytime at www.worshipanew.org.

Other Resources regarding CoronaVirus –

https://www.lcms.org/how-we-serve/mercy/health-ministry/pandemic

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/

www.adventlutheranch.org

KFUO Radio – A media ministry extension of LCMS Congregations, shares Christ for you anytime, anywhere on www.KFUO.orgviaworship services, Bible and theology studies, practical talk programs, and sacred music. You can find programs on demand at kfuo.org and wherever you get your podcasts! Also, find them on social media: @KFUOradio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6