February 2015 - Advent Lutheran Church

February 2015
News for Family & Friends of Advent Lutheran Church
Sunday, February 1st
4th Sunday After the Epiphany
Worship & Holy Communion 8:15am
Fellowship Coffee Hour 9:30am
Sunday School for All Ages 9:30am
Confirmation Class 9:30am
Worship & Holy Communion 10:45am
Sunday, February 8th
5th Sunday After the Epiphany
Contemporary Worship & Holy Communion
8:15am
Fellowship Coffee Hour 9:30am
Sunday School for All Ages 9:30am
Confirmation Class 9:30am
Worship & Holy Communion 10:45am
Sunday, February 15th
6th Sunday After the Epiphany
Worship & Holy Communion 8:15am
Fellowship Coffee Hour 9:30am
Sunday School for All Ages 9:30am
Confirmation Class 9:30am
Worship & Holy Communion
Ash Wednesday, February 18th
Worship 12:00noon and 7:00pm
Sunday, February 22nd
1st Sunday in Lent
Worship & Holy Communion 8:15am
Fellowship Coffee Hour 9:30am
Sunday School for All Ages 9:30am
Confirmation Class 9:30am
Worship & Holy Communion 10:45am
Wednesday, February 25th
Lenten Supper 6:15pm
Lenten Worship 7:00pm
STAFF
COUNCIL
Rev. Jason Peterson
Rev. Andrea Windsor-Peterson
Pastors
Mary Filpus-Luyckx
President
Scott Fiegen
Secretary
Jared Fischer
Vice President
Debbie Merzlak
Treasurer
Ginny Sweeton
Director of Music/
Administrative
Assistant
Scott Bowers
Heather Herrmann
A Word from the Pastors
“When the days drew near for Jesus to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.” (Luke 9:51)
It seems like just yesterday we were rejoicing in the beginning of the new Christian year. We have
flown through the Christmas season and are now halfway through the season of Epiphany. Looking to
the calendar, Lent is quickly approaching. On Tuesday, February 17th, we will have our Mardi Gras
party at 6:00pm to empty our cabinets of fatty foods and celebrate the last day before Lent begins.
Mardi Gras is a wonderful time of food, fellowship, and Mardi Gras themed games. Ash Wednesday
will begin the Lenten season on February 18th, and once again we will have services—noon and
7:00pm.
Each Lenten season, forty days are set apart for reflection, contemplation, repentance, and much more.
Each year we begin with a specific theme that helps focus our attention on the Lenten disciplines that
shape us as we journey to the cross.
This year’s Lenten theme is called “Facing the Cross.”
When the days drew near for Jesus to leave this earth, Jesus “set his
face” to Jerusalem to encounter the pain of the cross on our behalf
(Luke 9:51). In the same way, in this Lenten series we set our faces on
the cross of Christ that lies before us. As we face the cross during
these Lenten days, we also face certain aspects in our lives which are
not always in line with the cross. We come to terms with them in this
series through the cross of Christ—who came to save us that we might
see him face-to-face in heaven.
Each Wednesday in Lent we will gather for our Lenten dinner at 6:15pm
(with the exception of Ash Wednesday), followed by our special time of worship at 7:00pm
As we gather together during these special services which take us from Ash Wednesday to Easter
Sunday, may we gather together in fellowship, worship, and praise. Then, as we begin the face the cross
this Lenten season may we do so knowing and believing who it is that first set his face to the Cross,
Jesus Christ.
In Christ’s love,
Pastor Jason and Pastor Andrea
2015 Lenten Schedule
February 17th
6pm Mardi Gras Party
February 18
12pm &7pm Ash Wednesday Services
“Facing the Cross: Facing our Sins”
February 25
6:15pm Dinner 7pm Worship
“Facing the Cross: Facing Temptation”
March 4
6:15pm Dinner 7pm Worship
“Facing the Cross: Facing our Fears”
March 11
6:15pm Dinner 7pm Worship
“Facing the Cross: Facing our Worldliness”
March 18
6:15pm Dinner 7pm Worship
“Facing the Cross: Facing One Another”
March 25
6:15pm Dinner 7pm Worship
“Facing the Cross: Facing Suffering”
April 2
7pm Maundy Thursday Worship with foot washing and a special time for those receiving 1 st
Communion
April 3
7pm Good Friday Tennebrae Service
HELP NEEDED: Madison Heights Memory Care Community in Evans is looking for individuals to provide a
time of devotion for its residents. The hope is to recruit at least 4 individuals that could volunteer once a
week each month. The time of devotions is not expected to take longer than 15 minutes. The volunteer is
open to use their gifts to lead this time, and the more interactive the better. You can visit the Madison
Heights webpage at: http://madisonheightsevans.com/ for more information.
If you have any questions or are interested in helping, please contact Anita Fiedler at 706-869-3725.
Church & Community Activities
Book Club This month’s book is “Miscarriage of Justice” by Kip Gayden. Jan Lemke will lead our discussion & Ulrike Beck will be our gracious hostess. Join us Monday, February 23rd at 7:30pm for fun & fellowship!
Fellowship Coffee Hour Volunteers are needed to host our fellowship coffee hours on the 2nd and 4th
Sundays of each month. Coffee is provided; just bring some donuts, pastries, fruit, etc. No need to provide
a full breakfast buffet! Come enjoy coffee & fellowship! Sign up on the poster in the Narthex or call the
church office if you’d like to sign up!
Flowers, Candles & Missionary Support New Flower Chart for 2015 has been posted. The following
donations are welcome to bless our sanctuary: our arrangement changes ‘seasonally’ in our sanctuary.
The cost is $20 weekly. The eternal light burning above the lectern (where lessons are read) is given in
memory or in honor of a loved one. The cost is $30 for the entire month for Eternal Candles. Our ELCA
missionary, Rev. Michael Parker, is serving in Egypt. If you would like to support our missionaries, you
may contribute $25 each Sunday. Your support of global missions is a blessing! A separate ‘sign up chart’
is posted to the left of the flower chart.
Service Ministry News You are invited to join the Service Ministry in helping to collect items to help
others: Box tops for education; pop top tabs for McDonald house; eyeglasses (reading or prescription) for
Gap to give to the poor and/or homeless; and don’t forget the plastic grocery bats (we use between 300400 bags a week at Gap). Please drop off any of these items at the table in the back hall. The Gap “Item of
the Month” for February is toothpaste.
Men’s Retreat March 20-21 at Points West Fort Gordon Recreation Area on the lake. Sign up in the
Narthex if you would be interested in attending. More information to come.
Assisting Minister Training Saturday, February 21 from 10am to 11am. Anyone interested in serving
as an Assisting Minister in worship is welcome to attend.
Cutting Day for the Lydia Project
We need men, women, and youth to help cut fabric for tote bags for The Lydia Project on Saturday, February 14th
from noon to 2:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. You may come at any time and leave when you must.
The Lydia Project gives away over 300 tote bags every month to women who are dealing with cancer. The fabric we
cut will be utilized immediately to make the necessary totes available. Please pray about how you can become part of
this ministry. Hope to see you on February 14th.
Be a sweetheart…..show your love by cutting some fabric!
Prayer Ministry
Pray for Healing & Provision: Dee Alderson, Faye Hoops, Marge Rahn, Edgar Bollinger, Ruth Neumann,
Ericka Blanchard, Maitland Van Nostrand, Ann Furlong, Michael Tokarska, Art Suprek, Tania Hayes, Ron
Ricklefs, Scott Fiegen, Lisa Cheek, Diane Abel, Sheree Cartee, Karen Hamilton,Virginia Reedstrom,
Lisa Stodola, Donovan Smith
Pray for Our Deployed Military: Peggy Martin, Aaron Hanes-Dodd, Kristofer Nichols
Advent’s Youth Ministry
February Events:
 February 1st—Souper Bowl of Caring
 February 11th—Catch the Spirit Valentine’s Dinner and fundraiser, 6:15pm
 February 15th—Youth Event—Noon to 2:00—bring a snack to share
Mark your calendars for Winter Jam 2015… 10 bands for only $10! Thursday, February
12th at the James Brown Arena. What a special Valentine from God to hear some amazing
Christian music & speakers!
Welcome New Members!
On Sunday, January 25th, we were thrilled to welcome 6 new families into the
Advent church family: Rhett & Nancy Bickley, Erin, Sam & Jackson Taylor, Fran
Bryant, Renee Blanchette, Bob & Teresa Holm, and Jim & Debra Brown.
Thrivent News
Thrivent Financial is currently accepting applications for Associate Members. Thrivent is a
strong, stable Fortune 500 organization offering life and health insurance, annuities, investment products and financial planning. As a membership organization of Christians,
they want to help members feel confident and content as they embark on a journey to a secure financial future. They also offer lots of ways for members to connect with one another
to have fun, learn, and give back.
Thrivent members:
 Participate in outreach events through the local Thrivent chapter
 Be part of a Thrivent Action Team to lend a hand and generate local support
 Get together with other local members through social acrivities
 Learn about the economy through their free Financial Insights online newsletter, their
quarterly publication, Thrivent magazine, and participate in free workshops about how
to be a good steward of your financial resources
Applications are available in the Narthex.
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Thrivent Financial Services Members
Until March 2015, 2014 Choice Dollars can still be designated to Advent Lutheran Church.
If you have not done this yet, please go online to www.thrivent.com. Any questions, please
contact Shirley Chipman or Linda Lawrence (706-364-0685).
SUN
MON
1
2
Worship 8:15am
Sunday School &
Confirmation
9:30am
Worship 10:45am
3
Handbells
6:00pm
WED
4
Pastor’s Bible
Study 10:00am
THU
5
Choir 6:30pm
FRI
6
Pastor’s Bible
Study 6:30pm
AA Group 8-9am
AA Group 8-9am
10
Handbells
6:00pm
11
Catch the Spirit
Stephen Ministry
Valentine’s
Training &
Dinner 6:15pm
Supervision
6:30pm
NO Choir
SAT
7
Property
Meeting 9:00am
Stephen Ministry
Training 6:30pm
AA Group 8-9am
8
9
Worship 8:15am
Sunday School &
Confirmation
9:30am
Worship 10:45am
TUE
AA Group 8-9am AA Group 8-9am
12
13
14
Women’s Small
Group 9:30am
Ministry Night
6:15pm
Lydia Cutting
Project –Noon
Valentine’s Day
PASTORS’ VACATION
AA Group 8-9am
15
16
OFFICE
Worship 8:15am
Sunday School &
CLOSED
NO Confirmation Handbells 6pm
Worship 10:45am
AA Group 8-9am
17
Pastor’s Bible
Study 10:00am
Stephen Ministry
Training 6:30pm
AA Group 8-9am
18
19
Ash Wednesday
Pastor’s Bible
Worship 12:noon
and 7:00pm
Study 6:30pm
AA Group 8-9am
20
Men’s Small
Group 9:00am
Assisting
Minister
Training 10-11
Choir 7:45pm
Chinese Christian
Fellowship
PASTORS’
VACATION
AA Group 8-9am
22
23
Handbells
Worship 8:15am
Sunday School &
6:00pm
Confirmation
Book Club9:30am
Worship 10:45am ”Miscarriage of
Justice” 7:30pm
21
AA Group 8-9am
AA Group 8-9am
AA Group 8-9am AA Group 8-9am
24
25
Dinner 6:15pm
Worship 7:00pm
Choir 7:45pm
26
AA Group 8-9am
AA Group 8-9am AA Group 8-9am
Council 6:30pm
27
Stephen Ministry
Training &
Supervision
6:30pm
AA Group 8-9am AA Group 8-9am
28
Service
Times
February 1
February 8
February 15
February 22
8:15
Lynn Reed
Bobby Bisbee
Karen Smith
Ingrid Zamecnik
10:45
Heather Herrmann
Karen Smith
Mary Filpus-Luyckx
Jared Fischer
8:15
Bob Holm
Dee Glander
Rhett Bickley
Angie Hubble
10:45
Ron Ricklefs
Maggie Heaney
Scott Fiegen
Mary Filpus-Luyckx
8:15
Maria Pravato
Ingrid Zamecnik
Dee Glander
Pam Tipler
10:45
Carol Billings
Mary Suprek
Al Trappe
Gayle Ricklefs
8:15
Kate Peterson /
Holly Sadenwasser
Shaelee Bowers /
Ina Prescott
Sophie Van Bladel /
Max Van Bladel
Stormi Hubble /
Zachary Hubble
10:45
Jeff Fiegen /
Nikki Fiegen
Ushers
8:15
Jim Williams
Art Rahn
Dieter & Ulrike Beck
Early: Joe Pravato
706-447-4308
Late: Steve Merzlak
706-855-8006
Bobby Bisbee
Jim Plumley
Joe & Maria
Pravato
10:45
Mary Filpus-Luyckx
Steve Merzlak
Scott Fiegen
Sam Jimenez
Jared Fischer
Rob Gulbrandson
Steve Merzlak
Ray Schneider
8:15
Dee Glander
Angie Hubble
Jane Burnette
Pam Tipler
Linda & Gary
Lawrence
Don & Mable
Plueger
10:45
Julie Fillgrove
Lisa Cheek
Bob Perry
Anita Fiedler
Maggie Heaney
Scott & Paris
Fiegen
Dale Reedstrom in
memory of Jan
Reedstrom
Patty Williams in
honor of her children’s birthdays
Assisting Ministers
Lectors
Communion
Assistants
Acolytes /
Crucifers
Sam Taylor /
Niki Whitaker
Greeters
Flowers Given By
Karen & Billy Smith in
honor of Noah’s and
Billy’s birthdays
Missionary Support Given By
Gayle & Ron
Ricklefs
Hospital/Shut In Minister
Patty Williams
Gayle Ricklefs
Danny Moran
Hilda Sullivan
Martha Ostendorff
Visitor of Visitors
Scott & Paris
Fiegen
Don & Mable
Plueger
Ron & Gayle Ricklefs
Jim & Barbara
Plumley
Fellowship Coffee Hour
Advent Women
Coffee only
Advent Men
Coffee only
Martha Ostendorff
706-736-8673
Eternal Candles Given By
Altar Guild
Maria Pravato 706-447-4308
*Sign up in the Narthex*
Early/Saturday: Maria Pravato
Late: Mary Suprek
2/1
2/1
2/3
2/4
2/6
2/7
2/8
2/9
2/10
Noah Smith
Pam Tipler
Samantha Jimenez
Alice Glisson
Billy Smith
Christopher Hoops
Bryce Boeke
Daisy Morgan
Andrew Studdard
Chris Rasmusson
Mable Plueger
Francesca Furlong
2/12
2/18
2/19
2/24
2/28
2/29
Sheree Cartee
Kip Hamilton
Shannon Sheppard
Paul Filpus-Luyckx
Gayle Ricklefs
Sue Barnett
Jim Brown
3232 Washington Road
Augusta, GA 30907
Phone: 706-860-0439
Web: adventaugusta.org
Email: advluch@adventaugusta.org
DATED MATERIAL
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Deadline for March Newsletter
Articles: Sunday, February 15th
2/15 Greg & Karen Willis
2/23 Al & Irene Trappe
2/28 Gary & Linda Lawrence
Please remember to notify the church of
any changes in your family records—we’d
hate to miss your birthday or anniversary!