April 2013 News from Advent Lutheran Church

News from Advent Lutheran Church
STAFF
COUNCIL
Earl Schafer
Interim Pastor
Larry Bentle
President
Adam Logemann
Vice President
Karen Smith
Secretary
Ginny Sweeton
Director of Music /
Admin. Assistant
Angie Hubble
Treasurer
Jared Fischer
Stewardship
Terrie Bentle
Fellowship
April 2013
Linda Lawrence
Service
Lynn Reed
Education
Gary Lawrence
Property
Marcy Jimenez
Youth
Ron Ricklefs
Evangelism
Mary Filpus-Luyckx
Worship & Music
The Pastor’s Page
There are few things harder to do in life than to say goodbye to people where love is given and returned. I cannot comprehend the agony that Jesus had to endure during the three days; I can only accept that Jesus did it
for me. Jesus and his disciples spent the days in Jerusalem, but they always left as dark approached—they
either slept in the Garden of Gethsemane or in Bethany with Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Jesus was always
walking, moving, teaching, coming and going, arriving and leaving. I get exhausted just thinking of the hilly 510 miles he walked each day during holy week.
The events of Holy Week, the days between Palm Sunday and Easter, are indeed the most sacred and holy
days that we encounter each year. If I was there, I would warn Jesus to keep away from Jerusalem. I would
want to be near Jesus to keep Jesus safe. That is what I want, but it is not what a sinful world needs. We
need him to go, to suffer, and to die for our sake. We need him to leave, so that we can be forgiven, and we
can be restored. The glorious Easter message is that we have forgiveness, we have hope, AND we have the
gift of eternal life. WOW!
I am writing this article as I am getting ready to move. The office is already
becoming empty as “stuff” is given away or returned to storage. We are
making plans and reservations for the next stage of our lives. Sandy and I
are ready, but that doesn’t mean that we are not feeling pain. We have
really enjoyed our lives with the people of Advent Lutheran. We have been
loved, and we have loved you in return. Our time of being together is
drawing to a close, so we continue to live our plans, for you to live out your
ministry.
I know that you will greet, welcome, include, and love Pastor Jason and
Pastor Andrea in your midst. I believe that God has a wonderful future
planned for you when you and your new pastors follow God’s call and
Great Commission.
Many of you have asked about our future plans. After Easter, we will camp in the Smokey Mountains with our
son Jason and family; then we will travel to attend the Indy Car race with Matt at Barber Racetrack in Leeds,
AL. We will return to Augusta for our final Sunday, leading worship at Advent on April 14th. On April 21st, we
begin our cruise to Copenhagen, Denmark, with a stop to visit Pastor Earl’s sister and husband in England before returning to the USA. We will spend several weeks with family here before we hitch up and head towards
Nova Scotia. The next date that we have a commitment is October 13th, to attend the 125th anniversary of a
formerly-served church in Ohio. We will then return to the southeast, waiting to see what God wants us to do
next.
We conclude with prayers that you will have a meaningful Holy Week and Easter celebration. We pray for a
wonderful and growing relationship between the people of Advent Lutheran and Pastor Andrea and Pastor Jason Peterson. So with feelings of sorrow upon leaving some of the most wonderful, faithful, and loving people
we have known, but feeling enriched by our time together with you, we say farewell and thank you for opening
yours hearts to us.
Pastor Earl and Sandy Schafer
April Worship Schedule
Sunday, April 7
Worship & Holy Communion 9:15 a.m.
Guest Pastor: Rev. David Hart
Sunday School for All Ages 10:30 a.m.
Lessons: Acts 5:12-20,
Rev. 1:4-18, John 20:19-31
Sunday, April 14
Farewell to Pastor Earl & Sandy
Contemporary Worship Sunday
Worship & Holy Communion 9:15 am
Sunday School for All Ages 10:30 a.m.
Lessons: Acts 9:1-22,
Rev. 5:1-7, John 21:1-14
Sunday, April 21
Worship & Holy Communion 9:15 a.m.
Sunday School for All Ages 10:30 a.m.
Lessons: Acts 20:17-35,
Rev. 7:9-17, John 10:22-30
Sunday, April 28
50th Anniversary Celebration
Welcome Pastors Peterson
Worship & Holy Communion 9:15 a.m.
Sunday School for All Ages 10:30 a.m.
Lessons: Acts 11:1-18,
Rev. 21:1-7, John 16:12-22
50th Anniversary News
A big thank you to everyone who submitted suggestions for our 50th anniversary logo. Congratulations to our winner, John Burnette!
Pictures are being taken on Easter Sunday, April 7, and April 14—so please make sure you
stop by the MJL room and have your family picture taken for our new directory.
Sunday, April 28th, is our 50th Anniversary Celebration Day. Sign up in the Narthex to join us
for a catered luncheon following worship that morning.
The youth group would love to hear your story about Advent’s history! When did you join?
What was the church like? How has it changed? Please contact Marcy Jimenez to be interviewed by a teen. Or if you prefer, you may also email your story. [Marcy: [email protected] or 706-726-0981.]
Do you have any photos of the last 50 years? Please contact Marcy to share them.
New Adult Bible Study Class—Come join us starting April 7th for “The Archaeology of Jerusalem: From David to Jesus.” Mary Filpus-Luyckx will lead the DVD series that tells the story of the great archaeological finds from Jerusalem over the
years.
VBS 2013—Tell It On the Mountain
Mark your calendars: June 17-21, 2013, 9:00am to
12:00noon. Storytelling, Bible Challenge, Crafts,
Games, Snacks. If you can help in any way, contact
Lynn Reed at 706-830-4570, or leave a note in her
mailbox.
Following the success with the Advent Wreath banner, the
Sunday School children have painted their second banner—
for Palm Sunday. Thanks to all who helped with this latest
creation!
Thank you for your continued support of Advent’s Youth during the Easter lily sale.
BigStuf 2013—Ten youth are registered to witness God’s presence in Panama City this July.
Any middle or high school students interested in camp can contact Marcy Jimenez.
Yard Sale! Saturday, May 18. Your trash is the youth group’s treasure! This fundraiser will
support our summer retreat. Volunteers, donations, and shoppers needed!
Summer Sunday school is happening again
this year! If you would like to help or would like
more information, please contact Lynn Reed (706)
830-4570 or
Jamie Sadenwasser at (706) 736-4926
or [email protected].
The Lake of Dreams
by Kim Edwards is
the book of the month for April.
Meeting: Monday, April 22nd
at 7:30pm
Hostess: Leslie Heavener
Discussion Leader: Mary Suprek
April Catch the Spirit Dinner
Wednesday, April 17th 6:15pm
Hosted by: Worship Ministry
The Worship & Music Ministry would like to thank the many volunteers who assist with the worship
services at Advent. There are many opportunities to serve: ushers, greeters, readers, young people as
acolytes. We also have assisting ministers and communion assistants serving during worship.
Our wonderful Director of Music, Ginny Sweeton, leads the choirs. They include the chancel choir,
handbells, and children’s choir. She also leads the contemporary band and leads us in music each
service.
Behind the scenes, the altar guild prepares the sanctuary for worship each week. They work to ensure
that the Lord’s Supper is ready, and they maintain the vessels and vestments used on the altar, and
ensure the decorations in the sanctuary reflect the current liturgical season.
We thank all of the volunteers for their dedication to this ministry.
Mary Filpus-Luyckx, Worship & Ministry Chair
Prayer Requests
Pray for Healing & Provision: Dee Alderson, Faye Hoops, Doug Clark, Marge
Rahn, Edgar Bollinger, Johnny Jones, Ruth Neumann, Ray Schneider, Ericka
Blanchard, Carol Billings, Jane Drake, Trey Tonsing, Twila Alwine, Ward
McKnight, Beverly Prouty, Maitland Van Nostrand, Jeannie Curtis, Mike & Kathy
Fiegen, Tyler Tonsing, Michelle Daley, Chet White, Patsy Puczkowski, Scott
Frank, Jenny Holland, Edna Klima
Pray for our Deployed Military: Peggy Martin, Aaron Hanes-Dodd, Kirsten
Ullman, Keith Johnson
Pray for Comfort: The Dodge and Ormanian families, Family of Cliff Billings,
Family of Kristin Burnette, the Jimenez family, the Curtis family
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50th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Catered Lunch Following Worship
Assistant Ministers
Ushers
Visitor of Visitors
*Mary Suprek 706-860-7767*
*Joe Pravato 706-447-4308*
*Ron Ricklefs 706-738-2166*
4/7 Mary Filpus-Luyckx
*Steve Merzlak 706-855-8006*
4/7 Ken & Francesca Furlong
4/14 Bobby Bisbee
4/7 Dieter & Ulrike Beck
4/14 Jim & Barbara Plumley
4/21 Keith Ullman
4/14 Eric Jablonski, Jim Plumley
4/21 Ron & Gayle Ricklefs
4/28 Kip Hamilton
4/21 Don & Mable Plueger
4/28 Don & Mable Plueger
4/28 Art Rahn, Joe Pravato
Lectors/Lay Readers
Fellowship Coffee Hour
*Sign up in the Narthex!*
Greeters
Host/Special Brunch
4/7 Jeff Fiegen
*Ron Ricklefs 706-738-2166*
*Sign up in the Narthex!*
4/14 Sister Barbara Lee
4/7 Patty Williams, Maggie Heaney
4/7 Coffee only
4/21 Jeff Fiegen
4/14 Maria Pravato, Jim Williams
4/14 Coffee only
4/28
4/21 Shirley Chipman, Alice Glisson
4/21 Coffee only
4/28 Jane Burnette, Judy McQueen
4/28 Coffee only
*Mary Suprek 706-860-7767*
Altar Flowers
Missionary Support
4/7 Individual Cups
*Sign up in the Narthex*
*Sign up in the Narthex*
4/14 Al Trappe, Maggie Heaney
4/21 Maria Pravato, Debbie Merzlak
4/7 Donna Meisner in memory of
George
Altar Guild
4/28 Patty Williams, Daisy Morgan
4/14
*Maria Pravato 706-447-4308*
Crucifer/Acolytes
4/21 Karen & Billy Smith in honor of (Saturday) Maria Pravato
Dillon’s birthday
*Kim Aiello 706-650-8512*
4/28 Lynn Reed in honor of family
Communion Assistants
4/7 Holly Sadenwasser
4/14 Samantha Jimenez
Hospital/Shut-In Visitor
4/21 Hayden Morrison
*Martha Ostendorff 706-736-8673*
4/28 Stormi Hubble
4/7 Hilda Sullivan
4/14 Judy McQueen
Eternal Candles
4/21 Martha Ostendorff
*Sign up in the Narthex*
4/28 Ron Ricklefs
(Late) Judy McQueen
4-4
Eric Puczkowski
4-23 Brandi Prescott
4-5
Jessica Aiello
4-24 Dillon Smith
4-7
Faye Hoops
4-29 Lynn Reed
4-9
Stephanie Tupper
4-12 Edna Klima
Laurel Logemann
4-30 Angie Hubble
Jerry Peters
4-13 Roberta Howell
Holly Sadenwasser
4-16 Ashleigh Lines
4-17 Greg Willis
3232 Washington Road
Augusta, GA 30907
Phone: 706-860-0439
Web: adventaugusta.org
Email: [email protected]
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4-6
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4-16
Fritz & Elaine Mertins
4-30
Sam & Marcy Jimenez
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