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This Week at Advent (10-31-26)

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... ***Commitment Sunday has arrived! Please remember to bring your intent cards to worship this weekend!*** Sunday, November 1 (All Saints/Commitment Sunday) Commitment Sunday - During both worship services, there will be a designated time to bring forward intent cards. For more information about this year’s stewardship appeal (“It Will be Given to You”) click here All Saints Day Contemporary Worship - 9:00am, in person or online. All Saints Day is a special service of remembrance where we light candles in remembrance of all who have died and all who have been baptized in the past year. Kidstown Sunday School - 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. All Saints Day Traditional Worship - 11:00am, in person or online. All Saints Day is a special service of remembrance where we light candles in remembrance of all who have died and all who have been baptized in the past year. Monday, November 2 Senior Gamers - 2:00pm in the Community Engagement Center “What the Hell” Video Series Bible Study - 6:30pm with Pr. Don Rieter Tuesday, November 3 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, November 4 Genesis Bible Study - 6:30pm in the Community Engagement Center. Thursday, November 5 Weekly Food Pantry Distribution - 5:00-6:00pm in the parking lot. Interested in volunteering? Click here. View latest distribution reports here D13 Band Rehearsal - 6:45pm in the Sanctuary Friday, November 6 Gratitude Card-Making (Gather Space Coast) - 6:30pm in the fellowship hall. For young adults age 18-35. Click herefor more information. Saturday, November 7 Memorial Service for Susan Wenninger - 1:00pm in the sanctuary. Informal Traditional Worship - 5:00pm in the sanctuary. A casual in-person worship experience. Save the Date! Upcoming Events: Inter-generational prayer squares activity - Saturday, November 14, from 3:00-5:00pm in the Knoedler Center Fellowship Hall. Gather Space Coast Young Adults Friends-Giving - Friday, November 20th at 6:30pm. Click herefor more information and to RSVP. United in Thanksgiving - Monday, November 23 at 7:00pm in Advent’s Sanctuary.Full calendar of events Announcements: “It Will Be Given To You” 2027 Stewardship Commitment Sunday 🤲 Jesus assures us in scripture that when we give, it will be given back to us in good measure (Luke 6:38). The stewardship team is excited and has set a goal of receiving at least 72 intent cards. Please bring your intent card with you this week to declare the generosity you intend to share. You are also welcome to mail your Statement of Intent to the church office, or submit it digitally. THANK YOU for your participation in the life of this congregation. We are grateful for you! You can read more about Commitment Weekend in the article below.stewardship 2027 2027 Appeal - THANK YOU! 😁 Thank you for your participation in this year's stewardship appeal! If you'd like more information, or would like to hear any of the temple talks or re-read the bulletin inserts, everything we've shared can be found in the Collection below. In the next few weeks, the team will also be sharing updates about the progress towards our goals.stewardship This week’s Worship Livestreams:Contemporary Worship: November 1 @ 9am (All Saints Day!)Traditional Worship: November 1 @ 11am (All Saints Day!)Last week's Sermon Food Pantry Report:food pantryDownload Food Pantry Thanksgiving Shopping Guide 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 SummaryCouncil 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. 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