16 March 2018 – Advent Announcements

Lenten Services

Sunday Worship, March 18 –This Sunday we will “Return to the Lord Who Does Not Change.”

March 21, Mid-Week 5 – God’s Will and My Response: In this service, we remember that Lydia followed the will of God by responding in faith and hospitality when the Gospel message of Christ’s sacrifice was preached to her. We follow the will of God by responding in love and service to one another in return for what Christ has done for us. Supper at 6:15 p.m., Worship at 7:00 p.m.

Holy Week

Palm Sunday, March 25, 10:30 a.m. – God’s Will When We Are Not Willing. Note that for this service we will gather in the Fellowship Hall with our palms to begin worship. All will process into the sanctuary and to our seats during the opening hymn. Please write any prayer requests on the Prayer Request sheet in the narthex before the service begins.

Maundy Thursday, March 29, 7:00 p.m. – God’s Will and Joyful Service

Good Friday, March 30, 7:00 p.m. – God’s Will is Done

Easter Sunday, April 1, 10:30 a.m. – God’s Will for the New Creation. Please join us for a potluck brunch at 9:15 a.m. Bring a brunch dish to share; beverages will be provided. Family and friends are welcome. Any questions please contact Lois or Maryanne. There will be an Easter egg hunt after the service. If you are participating and are able, please bring a dozen (or more) filled, plastic eggs to hide.

PORCH: Collection date is Monday, March 19 so the last Sunday to bring donations is March 18. We need a volunteer to assume the duty of collecting and delivering Advent’s donations to PORCH. Contact: Carolyn Jones.

Choir Rehearsal: Wednesday, March 21 immediately after the mid-week service. We plan to sing on Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Please join us whenever you can. Music is available if you can’t make it to rehearsals but want to sing with us for services. Practice files are available here.

Lansana Sheref Family Designated Fund: A fund has been created to help Lansana obtain F2A visas for his wife Doris, their son Joe Antony, and a child on the way. If you would like to contribute to help bring the family to Chapel Hill, you may put cash (in an envelope) or checks in the offering plate, hand to Judy Neely, or mail to the church (Attn: Judy Neely). Please note “Lansana Family Fund” on the envelope or in the memo line of your check. Checks should be made payable to Advent Lutheran Church. Any questions, contact John Stow.

Work Days at Lumberton: Volunteers from Hope Lutheran in Wake Forest will be working at homes affected by Hurricane Matthew and would love to have others participate on any or all of the following dates: Thursday, April 12 and Saturday, April 28. Please let Bill Jay (bjay1826@gmail.com) or Pastor Wayne Puls (wpuls@hopelutheranwf.org) know if you can make it on any of these dates and they will get back to you with details.

Sunday Adult Bible Study Leaders: Mar. 18 – Dave Neely