Summer Schedule: Our worship service time will stay at 10:30 a.m. throughout the summer. This Sunday will be our last week of Sunday School and Sunday morning Adult Bible Class. Sunday classes will resume on Rally Day, September 8. The Men’s weekday Bible Study will conclude on Tuesday, June 11. The Women’s weekday Bible Study will continue.

Congregational Meeting: The bi-annual Voters’ Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 30 after Worship. The meeting will include the annual election of Council Members. Nominations are being received for President, Recording Secretary, Boards of Christian Education, Church Properties, and Finance, and one Elder. Please contact Ron Hinkle for additional information.

Readings for Sunday, June 9, The Day of Pentecost: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Gen. 11:1–9, Psalm 143, Acts 2:1–21, John 14:23–31

Summer Schedule: Our worship service time will stay at 10:30 a.m. throughout the summer. This Sunday will be our last week of Sunday School and Sunday morning Adult Bible Class. Sunday classes will resume on Rally Day, September 8. The Men’s weekday Bible Study will conclude on Tuesday, June 11. The Women’s weekday Bible Study will continue.

Choir: We will have one more rehearsal before the end of the season –Wednesday, June 5. We will be singing on Pentecost, June 9.

Congregational Meeting: The bi-annual Voters’ Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 30 after Worship. The meeting will include the annual election of Council Members. Nominations are being received for President, Recording Secretary, Boards of Christian Education, Church Properties, and Finance, and one Elder. Please see Ron Hinkle for additional information.

Help Wanted: Volunteers to address security/emergency procedures at Advent. This is a short-term commitment to decide what needs to be done to improve building security and develop policies to ensure that we are prepared for emergencies at the church (fire, medical, violence). Contact Jennifer Simis if interested.

Readings for Sunday, June 2, The Ascension of Our Lord: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Acts 1:1–11, Psalm 47, Eph. 1:15–23, Luke 24:44–53

Armed Forces Sunday and Memorial day will be celebrated this Sunday, remembering those who have served and are currently serving in the military and those who died in service to our country. Check out the LCMS website for more info and resources.

Choir: We will have two more rehearsals before the end of the season –Wednesdays, May 29 and June 5. We will be singing on Pentecost, June 9.

Summer Schedule: Our worship service time will stay at 10:30 a.m. throughout the summer. Sunday, June 2 will be our last week of Sunday School and Sunday morning Adult Bible Class. Sunday classes will resume on Rally Day, September 8. The Men’s weekday Bible Study will conclude on Tuesday, June 11. The Women’s weekday Bible Study will continue.

Field Notes – the Newsletter of Shauen and Krista Trump, your LCMS missionaries – is available here. Check out the awesome work they continue to do in Africa.

Help Wanted: Volunteers to address security/emergency procedures at Advent. This is a short-term commitment to decide what needs to be done to improve building security and develop policies to ensure that we are prepared for emergencies at the church (fire, medical, violence). Contact Jennifer Simis if interested.

Readings for Sunday, May 26, 6th Sunday of Easter: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Acts 16:9–15, Psalm 67, Rev. 21:9–14, 21–27, John 16:23–33 or John 5:1–9

Summer Schedule: Our worship service time will stay at 10:30 a.m. throughout the summer. Sunday, June 2 will be our last week of Sunday School and Sunday morning Adult Bible Class. Sunday classes will resume on Rally Day, September 8. The Men’s weekday Bible Study will conclude on Tuesday, June 11. The Women’s weekday Bible Study will continue.

PORCH: Upcoming sort dates – May 20, June 17, July 15, August 12. Please bring non-perishables and canned goods. These items are taken to those with food insecurity needs in the area.

Sunday Adult Bible Study: We are studying the “Lessons of the Day.” Please join us to learn how the Sunday Worship Service revolves around the readings appointed for the day. Leaders: May 19 – Pastor Scott, May 26 – Bob Serpas, June 2 – Pastor Scott.

Readings for Sunday, May 19, 5th Sunday of Easter: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Acts 11:1–18, Psalm 148, Rev. 21:1–7, John 16:12–22 or John 13:31–35

View our 2019 Easter Service on our Recent Sermons and Services page or here on our Youtube channel.

Choir: We will have two more rehearsals before the end of the season – on Wednesdays, May 29 and June 5. We will be singing this Sunday, May 12 and on Pentecost, June 9.

Sunday Adult Bible Study: We are studying the “Lessons of the Day.” Please join us to learn how the Sunday Worship Service revolves around the readings appointed for the day. Leaders: May 12 – Dave Neely, May 19 – Pastor Scott.

Readings for Sunday, May 12, 4th Sunday of Easter: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Acts 20:17–35, Psalm 23, Rev. 7:9–17, John 10:22–30

View our 2019 Easter Service on our Recent Sermons and Services page or here on our Youtube channel.

Abundant Joy Center For Women’s Ministries invites all to an Open House this Sunday, May 5, 2:00-4:00 p.m. to visit our center, meet volunteers, and learn about volunteer opportunities and our support groups, Bible studies, and free peer counseling services for women. Abundant Joy is located at 3700 Lyckan Parkway, Suite B, Durham NC 27707. If you have questions, contact Peggy Earnhardt.

Lenten Devotion: Thank you to all who contributed to our Lenten Devotion booklet. We are looking forward to doing this again next year.

Sunday Adult Bible Study: We are studying the “Lessons of the Day.” Please join us to learn how the Sunday Worship Service revolves around the readings appointed for the day. Leaders: May 5 – Pastor Scott, May 12 – Dave Neely, May 19 – Pastor Scott.

Readings for Sunday, May 5, 3rd Sunday of Easter: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Psalm 30, Rev. 5:(1–7) 8–14, John 21:1–14 (15–19)

Sunday Adult Bible Study: We are studying the “Lessons of the Day.” Please join us to learn how the Sunday Worship Service revolves around the readings appointed for the day. Leaders: April 28 – Joe Schradie, May 5 – Pastor Scott, May 12 – Dave Neely, May 19 – Pastor Scott.

Easter Potluck Brunch: Thank you to all who brought items and to the Fellowship Committee and all who worked to plan, set up, clean up and take down the tables and chairs in the Fellowship Hall for the Easter Brunch.

Abundant Joy Center For Women’s Ministries invites all to an Open House on Sunday, May 5, 2:00-4:00 p.m. to visit our center, meet volunteers, and learn about volunteer opportunities and our support groups, Bible studies, and free peer counseling services for women. Abundant Joy is located at 3700 Lyckan Parkway, Suite B, Durham NC 27707. If you have questions, contact Peggy Earnhardt.

Men’s Weekday Bible Study continues on Tuesday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m. Please note the new time. We’ll be starting a new study entitled ” Christianity and the Competition.” Please contact John Cangelosi for further information.

Women’s Evening Bible Study continues on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. We will be studying “Experiencing God’s Presence” from Jesus Calling Bible Studies. No homework.  Come and enjoy an hour of bible study, focusing on direction of Jesus. Contact Karen Baker for more information.

Mission Outreach: there are service opportunities in Lumberton and Jacksonville, NC following the Hurricanes. Contact Pastor Scott or John Cangelosi if you would like to help.

Readings for Sunday, April 28, 2^nd Sunday of Easter: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Acts 5:12–20 (21–32), Psalm 148, Rev. 1:4–18, John 20:19–31

Easter Sunday, April 21, 10:30 a.m. – “A God Who Rises” (Isaiah 65:17–25; 1 Corinthians 15:19–26; John 20:1–18 or Luke 24:1–12): Jesus’ resurrection is a very physical act for the life of the man Jesus. “No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again,” Jesus had said (John 10:18). So now He does. The very good news is that Jesus’ resurrection is not just for His sake. As His death was for those of us who in our bodies are dying as the fair consequence for our sins, so now His resurrection is for those of us over whom death was thought to have the final word. Jesus rose bodily, body and soul knit back together eternally. And He promises not some disembodied rest for our souls with Him but a complete resurrection to follow where He has led the way. As we sing in the hymn refrain, “Jesus has risen and we shall arise: Give God the glory! Alleluia!” (LSB 474).

Easter Sunday Brunch: Please plan to attend the annual Easter potluck bunch at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 21. Bring a brunch dish to share; beverages will be provided. Family and friends are welcome. There is a sign-up sheet in the church narthex. 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.

Easter Egg Hunt: The Easter Egg Hunt will take place after the Worship Service. Gather in the Fellowship Hall for further instructions.

Women of Advent Retreat: We had such a wonderful turnout for the WOA’s retreat on Saturday April 13th. Thank you all who were able to come out. I especially want to thank Maryanne, Lois, Peggy, Carolyn J, Judy, Bill and Laurene. I don’t know what I would have done without your help! Thank you for helping me make the women’s retreat something special. Gina

Men’s Weekday Bible Study resumes on Tuesday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. Please note the new time. We’ll be starting a new study entitled ” Christianity and the Competition.” Please contact John Cangelosi for further information.

Women’s Evening Bible Study resumes on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. We will be studying “Experiencing God’s Presence” from Jesus Calling Bible Studies. No homework. Come and enjoy an hour of bible study, focusing on direction of Jesus. Contact Karen Baker for more information.

Mission Outreach: there are service opportunities in Lumberton and Jacksonville, NC following the Hurricanes. Contact Pastor Scott or John Cangelosi if you would like to help.

Refrigerator Needed: The church is looking to replace one of the refrigerators in the kitchen, ideally with an ice maker. If you know of one available, please let Paul Simis or Clay Wriedt know.

Readings for Sunday, April 21 (Easter Sunday): For those who wish to prepare for next week’s lessons, please read Isaiah 65:17–25; Psalm 118:15-24; 1 Corinthians 15: 19–26; John 20:1–18

Holy Week Services: “Behold the man!” was Pontius Pilate’s short, yet most profound, sermon. Our endeavor this Lententide and Easter Sunday is to behold the man, God in human flesh, Jesus. He knew all that real bodies experience; He suffered, wept, bled, ate, and hoped. He lived this physical life in order to be nailed to a cross. So we are truly preparing for the celebration of His real, bodily, flesh-and-blood resurrection. Without that, our faith and our preaching are all in vain. Behold the man, who has led the way for us through death to our own physical resurrection! Please join us this Lenten and Easter season as we “Behold the Man.”

Maundy Thursday, April 18, 7:00 p.m. – A God Who Loves” (Exodus 12:1–14; 1 Corinthians 11:23–32; John 13:1–17, 31b–35): On the night when He will be betrayed, the One who has every power of God, “having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end” (John 13:1). He picked up a bowl of water, wrapped Himself in a towel, and used His divine hands to scrub the dirt from the feet of His disciples. A new commandment He gives. Love like this, He commands. Love with hands, not hearts. Love with actions, not feelings. Love by dying. As I have loved you.

Good Friday, April 19, 7:00 p.m. – A God Who Bleeds, a God Who Dies” (Isaiah 52:13–53:12; Hebrews 4:14–16; 5:7–9; John 18–19): Why has God become man? Why does God have flesh? Why does God have a heart that beats, lungs that breathe, a brain with synapses that fire? For this: to die. His heart beats so that it can stop beating. His lungs draw in breaths and exchange oxygen for carbon dioxide so that they can fill with fluid and stop taking in breath. His brain conducts an electro-chemical symphony so that it can stop abruptly before the final act. His eyes see so that they can be blind. His ears hear so they can be deaf. His hands work so they can be pinned to a wooden cross. His blood courses through His veins so it can flow in rivulets down the post of a torture device and leave a crimson stain in the dirt at a place named “Skull.” God is man so that He can die. For you.

Women of Advent Retreat: Tomorrow, Saturday April 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church. Gina Lohman will guide us through this opportunity to “Shatter the lies: Remembering who we are.” Be prepared to break your bondage to Satan and revel in the freedom of God through small groups, crafts, personal reflection time with your Lord, as well as worship and praise. Lunch will be provided.

Easter Sunday Brunch: Please plan to attend the annual Easter potluck bunch at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 21. Bring a brunch dish to share; beverages will be provided. Family and friends are welcome. There is a sign-up sheet in the church narthex. 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: Upcoming sort dates are April 15, May 20, June 17. Please keep bringing non-perishables and canned goods to church. These items are taken to those with food insecurity needs in the area.

Sunday Adult Bible Study: We are studying the “Lessons of the Day.” Please join us to learn how the Sunday Worship Service revolves around the readings appointed for the day. Leaders: April 14 – Pastor Scott, April 28 – Joe Schradie, May 5 – Pastor Scott, May 12 – Dave Neely.

Readings for Sunday, April 14, Palm Sunday: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Deut. 32:36–39, Psalm 118:19–29, Phil. 2:5–11, John 12:12–43

Lenten Mid-Week Services are on Wednesdays through April 10 at 7:00 p.m. A light supper will be served each week at 6:15 p.m. If you would like to contribute any of the food items needed for the meals, please see the sign-up sheets in the church narthex. We thank you for helping make the meals delicious. We have many good cooks at Advent! Any questions about the dinners, please contact Lois Durr or Maryanne Warne.

Lent Wednesday, April 10 – “A God Who Thirsts” (Psalm 22:12–18; John 19:28–30): We recall that the man Jesus said on the cross, “I thirst.” As a true man, He had become dehydrated, though earlier in His life He had used water to save a wedding, He had promised eternally thirst-quenching water to the woman at the well, and He had even walked on the water of the sea. But as true God, He had another thirst: not for Himself but for the salvation of all people.

Women of Advent Retreat: Ladies, please register for the Retreat on the Sign-up Sheet in the church narthex. Invite a friend! Gina Lohman will guide us through this opportunity to “Shatter the lies: Remembering who we are” on Saturday, April 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Advent. Be prepared to break your bondage to Satan and revel in the freedom of God through small groups, crafts, personal reflection time with your Lord, as well as worship and praise. Lunch will be provided.

Sunday Adult Bible Study: We are studying the “Lessons of the Day.” Please join us to learn how the Sunday Worship Service revolves around the readings appointed for the day. Leaders: April 7 – Bob Serpas, April 14 – Pastor Scott, April 28 – Joe Schradie, May 5 – Pastor Scott.

Readings for Sunday, April 7, The Fifth Sunday in Lent: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Is. 43:16–21, Psalm 126, Phil. 3:(4b–7) 8–14, Luke 20:9–20