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This Week at Advent (8-29-26)

Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening around here. Find the calendar for the week, announcements, worship streams, and more. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days... Sunday, August 30 Contemporary Worship - 9:00am, “Come and See” in person or online! KidsTown - during the 9:00am worship, Sunday School programming for grades K-5 Aloha Bible Study - 10:15am adult Bible Study in the Community Engagement Center Traditional Worship - 11:00am, “Come and See” in person or onlineat 11:00am! Monday, August 31 Senior Gamers - 2:00pm in the Community Engagement Center Tuesday, September 1 Watercolor Group - 12:00pm in the Community Engagement Center Youth Ensemble/Chimes Rehearsal - 4:30pm in the sanctuary (contact Curtis Lanouefor more information) Chancel Choir Rehearsal - 5:30pm in the sanctuary (contact Curtis Lanouefor more information) Wednesday, September 2 Genesis Bible Study - 6:30pm in the Community Engagement Center Thursday, September 3 D13 Band Rehearsal - 6:45pm in the Sanctuary Weekly Food Pantry Distribution - 5:00-6:00pm in the parking lot. Interested in volunteering? Click here. View last week’s distribution report here. Friday, September 4 Young Adults “Prayer”-aoke Night - 6:30pm in the Knoedler Center Fellowship Hall for ages 18-35. You can read more info by clicking here. Saturday, August 22 Informal Traditional Worship - 5:00pm in the sanctuary. A casual in-person worship experience Save the Date! Upcoming Events: Big Red Bus Blood Drive - September 6, 8:15am - 12:15pm. To schedule your appointment, please click here. God’s Work Our Hands - September 12 and 13 during worship Women’s Group Listening Meetings - September 19 and 20, to gather input on how we can broaden and expand Women’s ministries at Advent. Gather Space Coast Young Adults Game Night - September 18 at 6:30pm for ages 18-35. RSVP here ELCA Space Coast Conference Meeting - September 26, 9:30am - Noon in the C.E.C.Full calendar of events Announcements: Supporting Local Schools 🏫 The Outreach Team is collecting school supplies, toiletries, feminine products and snack food items for the many homeless students attending Eau Gallie High School. For more information see the September Advocate, or contact Bill or Tammy Leahy. Lynda’s Retirement Celebration 🎉 Our Office Manager, Lynda, is retiring. This Sunday we will celebrate with cake and a card shower to thank Lynda for her dedicated service to Advent and wish her a happy retirement! LWR School Supplies Update 🎒 Thank you so much for all donations to date! This is the last week to donate school supplies. We still need: 100 notebooks, 21 scissors, 30 wooden rulers, 48 pens, and 30 boxes of crayons. If you would like to contribute funds, rather than shop, we will definitely accept money as well and do the shopping ourselves. Women's Ministry is having its first meeting of the fall on September 14 at 10 am in the CEC followed by Bible Study. You are welcome to come! This week’s Worship Livestreams:Contemporary Worship: August 30 @ 9amTraditional Worship: August 30 @ 11amLast week's Sermon Food Pantry Report:Food Pantry Report Print Newsletters:Click here to download the Weekly MessengerClick here to download the Monthly Advocate Online Giving: Your generosity makes ministry possible. We’re so grateful for you. If you think you’ll miss church services, consider setting up recurring giving. It takes just a few moments to get started, and your regular donations will help sustain us throughout the year. You can click the button below to set up a secure, recurring contribution from your bank account, credit card, or debit card. It takes seconds to use your smartphone to give by text or our mobile app. Download the free Vanco app from the App Store or Google Play to give through our mobile app and search for our church by name. We sincerely thank you for your generosity to Advent’s community and various ministries!Click Here to give online Fostering Generosity: Giving isn’t just about putting money in the offering plate. Even without spending a cent, there are many ways to contribute to this congregation, helping support Advent’s mission and serve the community! More information about these options can be found on our giving page by clicking here. Monthly Council SummaryJune Council Summary Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your email inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube Weekly Worship: Saturdays at 5:00 PM · Sundays at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM 7550 N Wickham Rd. Melbourne, FL 32940 Next Week: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Ezekiel 33:7-11 Psalm 119:33-40 Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18:15-20