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This Week at Advent (10-17-26)

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... OKTOBERFEST IS TODAY!!! 11am-2pm all across the Advent campus 🎉🎶🤹 Sunday, October 18 Contemporary Worship - 9:00am, in person or online 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. New and Interested members class - 10:15am in the Knoedler Center Fellowship Hall, for those interested in joining Advent as members. Traditional Worship - 11:00am, in person or online. Faith Builders Christmas Play Rehearsal - 3:30pm Monday, October 19 Senior Gamers - 2:00pm in the Community Engagement Center “What the Hell” Video Series Bible Study - 6:30pm with Pr. Don Rieter Tuesday, October 20 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, October 21 Genesis Bible Study - 6:30pm in the Community Engagement Center. Thursday, October 22 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 Saturday, October 24 (Reformation!) Informal Traditional Worship - 5:00pm in the sanctuary. A casual in-person worship experience. Wear RED to celebrate Reformation! Save the Date! Upcoming Events: Reformation Sunday - October 25 during worship. Wear RED to celebrate! Stewardship Commitment Weekend - October 31/November 1.Full calendar of events Announcements: Military Care Packages 🤗 The Outreach Ministry Team will be sending care packages to active duty military personnel in years 1-4 who are members of Advent, and want to be sure we have names and addresses of anyone who should receive a package. If you have an active duty military person in your immediate family, please send their name, address, and any suggested needed items (snacks, gift cards, any other items) to the church office by Oct. 25 “It Will Be Given To You” 2027 Stewardship Initiatives🙏 Last week marked the first of our Temple talks and launched information about this year’s stewardship appeal. You can read more about the first initiative, or listen to the temple talk, using the cards belowStafftemple talk 1 Upcoming Stewardship Temple Talk 💬 Advent has so many opportunities for connection through events and services, but getting word out isn't always easy. This week we will hear from Walt Jackim, a member of the stewardship team, about our ministry initiative to expand our outreach into the community through a dedicated media/marketing budget so that Advent isn't the 'best kept secret in Brevard' Music Notes 🎶 Our Director of Music, Curtis Lanoue, has been writing historical synopses of the hymns that are being sung each week. There is a brief version on the slides shown before worship. For a bit more detail, check out our Communications Hub collection, ‘Music Notes’music notes Featured Advent Story of the week: This week's story comes from Sylvia Garner!Sylvia's Advent Story This week’s Worship Livestreams:Contemporary Worship: October 18 @ 9amTraditional Worship: October 18 @ 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. 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