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GIANT A-PLUS BONUS BUCKS: Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2009-2010 A+ Bonus Bucks program at Giant Food Stores. Through your purchases, Advent Lutheran Elementary School received a check for $439.43.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Volunteers will begin cleaning the sanctuary's tile floor on Monday, July 12th and work mornings for the rest of that week and into the next. The tentative schedule will be mornings, 8:30 until 12:30 pm. We need a total of four or five for the floor cleaning. We also need a team to move furniture, preferably in the evenings. (We have two new carts to facilitate this.). Classrooms will have to be emptied into the halls and returned after the waxing is complete. If you would like to be a member of either team, please contact Jerry Backof.
CONFIRMATION CLASS: Confirmation classes will begin again this fall. In order to be eligible, the child should be attending the 7th or 8th grades. If you would like to have your child attend confirmation class, please contact the church office. There will be a meeting in late August for all parents and confirmands.
LCEF SUGGESTION - Begin a Family Emergency Fund: Three to six months of expenses is a good goal to strive for in establishing an emergency fund. Consider opening an LCEF Family Emergency Steward Account today to equip you to handle those unexpected expenses that crop up at the most inconvenient times. Just $25 a month is all you need to begin your journey toward financial security, while supporting the ministry of LCEF. For information or an application, please see your LCEF Congregational Representative, call the district office at 1-800-637-5723, or visit the website at www.lcef.org.
FLOWER CHART: The new flower chart for 2010 has been posted in the narthex. If you would like to honor a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion in this manner, there are still spaces available.
E-MAILING NOTIFICATION: If you have an email account and will email us at adventlutheranchurch@gmail.com, we will add your name to our list of people to contact in case church services are canceled due to inclement weather.
SUNDAY MORNING REFRESHMENTS: In the spirit of fellowship, we are going to provide coffee and tea on Sunday mornings. Please see the sign-up sheet in the narthex if you are interested in helping.
BOX TOPS AND LABELS FOR EDUCATION: Deposit your Box Tops for Education and Campbell’s Labels for Education in the box located on the table under the large bulletin boards in the narthex area.
PRAYER CIRCLE REMINDER: To request immediate intercessory prayer, call Martha Cooper at 410-879-9279 or Verna Liescheidt at 410-836-9391. Prayer is an invitation into the heart of the Father.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: On communion Sundays, children will be dismissed to their Sunday School classes after the Responses. On non-communion Sundays, a “Children’s Address” will be given after the Responses, and then children will be dismissed to Sunday School.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If you have, or know of someone who has computer network skills and would be interested in volunteering their time for Advent, please contact Jerry Backof or Deborah Rockwell.
SEARCH ENGINE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS: Log into www.GoodSearch.com and you will find on the opening page a note asking you to designate which charity you want contributions to go to for using the search engine. Please designate Advent Lutheran Elementary School, Forest Hill, MD. Once done, every search made with the search engine will result in a contribution being donated to the school. – Clarence Fry
DONATE UNWANTED VEHICLES: The Lutheran Mission Society wants your unwanted car or truck! Vehicle donations help provide funds to share food, clothing and the Gospel with families and individuals in need. Fast, friendly, safe and simple. Call Joe Earnest today at 410-636-0123 or visit us on the web at www.LutheranMissionSociety.org for more information. Click to view and download LMS Vehicle Donation graphic resources.
LUTHERAN CHURCH EXTENSION FUND: A good place to earn competitive interest and also help to build new Lutheran churches, schools and other outreach facilities. Savings rate sheets are in a rack above the mail boxes. See Clarence A. Fry, the congregation LCEF representative for additional information or visit www.lcef.org.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: If you do not wish your birthday or anniversary shared with the congregation, please inform Deborah Rockwell at (410) 838-5967 or email at secretary@adventluth.com.
SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEER: We are still in need of a volunteer to coordinate the Sunday school program. If interested, see Jerry Backof or Wayne Schuckle.
WORSHIP SIGN-UP SHEET: Please note the new sign-up chart for readers, liturgists, acolytes, children’s message and communion assistant on the bulletin board in the narthex. This chart covers several months, so anyone interested in signing up for a particular Sunday this summer may do so.
TAX REFUNDS: Are you looking for a place to earn solid returns in interest on your savings and help build more Lutheran churches and schools? Consider one of the investments available through the Lutheran Church Extension Fund. Rate of return sheets are available at the LCEF display on the bulletin board. Contact our congregational LCEF representative, Clarence Fry, for any additional information on LCEF investments that you may need.
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON CD & SERMONS ON THE INTERNET: Remember that if you miss a service, it is taped every week and the CD’s are available for your use. Also, if you are visiting a member of the congregation who has been sick and unable to attend church, they might appreciate the chance to listen to the service they have missed. CD’s are available in the church office. The sermons are here, on the church's web site at SERMONS.
ADULT BIBLE CLASSES:
SHOPPING AT GIANT: If you do your shopping at the Giant supermarket, please register for a card under their “A+ Bonus” program. Doing so will benefit Advent Elementary school.
FOOD DONATION SUNDAY - The first Sunday of each month is food donation Sunday.
Advent Email Prayer/Annoucement List: Join the Advent e-mail list and get announcements, upcoming events, and prayer request, direct to your inbox. Simply send a blank message from your email address to AdventLutheranChurch@yahoogroups.com.
Lutheran Mission Society Funds: The Lutheran Mission Society is in critical need of funds to assist in the resettlement of individuals and families in our area, and to help mothers and children with housing. Please send your contributions to the Lutheran Mission Society, 1201 S. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21240.
Continue your prayers for our missionaries: Kedra Larsen, Botswana, Africa; Chuck & Susan Weatherstone, Mali, West Africa; Ed & Mary Fox & their children, Carolyn & Don, Guatamala; Steve Cohen, St. Louis, MO, for "Apple of His Eye"; Susan & Chuck Weatherstone (Mali, W.Africa); and all un-named missionaries we support at home and abroad.
Southeastern District Prayer Partners: Prayer partners are needed who will faithfully and regularly pray for the work of the Gospel in the hearts and lives of people. Partners receive regular prayer requests for mission needs and new outreach opportunities. If you would like to become a Prayer Partner for Mission, complete the form located on the bulletin board and return it to church office or send it to the Southeastern District Office.
Pastoral Hospital Visits - Due to LHRRA regulations (privacy act) hospitals may no longer contact your church for you when you are hospitalized. If you would like to receive a pastoral visit or an elder visit when you are in the hospital, please have a family member notify the church office and your call will be handled promptly.
THE APPALACHIAN AREA - is one of the poorest pockets of poverty in the USA. We plan to make regular trips to that area with clothing, baby items, paper back novels and household cleaning items. If you care to donate to this program, you may bring them to the church any Sunday and we'll collect and store them.