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This Week at Advent (11/14/26)

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... Saturday, November 14 Inter-generational prayer squares activity - 3:00-5:00pm in the Knoedler Center Fellowship Hall. Informal Traditional Worship - 5:00pm in the sanctuary. A casual in-person worship experience. Sunday, November 15 Contemporary Worship - 9:00am, in person or online. Kidstown Sunday School - during the 9:00am worship, Sunday School programming for grades K-5. NO Aloha Bible Study - usually meets at 10:15am, adult Bible Study in the Community Engagement Center. Traditional Worship - 11:00am, in person or online. Children’s Christmas Play rehearsal - 3:30-5:00pm Monday, November 16 Senior Gamers - 2:00pm in the Community Engagement Center Tuesday, November 17 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 18 Genesis Bible Study - 6:30pm in the Community Engagement Center. Thursday, November 19 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 20 Gather Space Coast Young Adults Friends-Giving - 6:30pm in the Knoedler Center Fellowship Hall. Click herefor more information and to RSVP. Save the Date! Upcoming Events: United in Thanksgiving - Monday, November 23 at 7:00pm in Advent’s Sanctuary. School kit items service project - Sunday, Nov 29th at 10:15 a.m. in the Knoedler Center Fellowship Hall. Women’s Christmas Luncheon - Thursday, December 10th at 12:15 P.M. The cost will be $25. Reservation forms and envelopes are available on the table in the Lobby. Reservation deadline is Nov 29th.Full calendar of events Announcements: United in Thanksgiving - help wanted! 🍿 We are in need of volunteers to bring sweet or savory snacks for United in Thanksgiving. These must be individually ready to serve. If you are able to provide something, there will be a sign up sheet in Narthex (lobby). If you have questions or need details please contact Tammy Leahy, 321-544-7318. A Note from the Stewardship Team 🙏 THANK YOU for participating in Commitment Weekend. So far, we have received 72 cards, which means we only need one more to meet the goal of 73 intent cards! Can you help us reach our goal? If you didn't get your card in, there is still time! You can bring your card to worship or the office, or you can submit it digitally. If you'd like more information, everything we've shared (including temple talks and bulletin inserts) can be found in the Collection below.stewardship Thank you, Stewardship Team! ❤️ This year's stewardship team has been hard at work for the past several months, behind the scenes, prayerfully considering where God is calling us into 2027. They have met many times and have helped dream into and create the "It Will Be Given To You" appeal. Please join us in thanking Walt Jackim, Norm Presecan, and Sylvia Garner for their dedication and faithful service on the team. Angel Tree Gifts 🎄 Stop by our Angel Tree in the Narthex beginning Sunday, Nov. 21, and choose a card that will help fulfill the Christmas wishes of a local child in need. You can return the unwrapped gift with the card and place it under the tree. The deadline to purchase and deliver your gift is Dec. 6. The cards are provided by Friends of Children of Brevard and Family Promise. This week’s Worship Livestreams:Contemporary Worship: November 15 @ 9amTraditional Worship: November 15 @ 11amLast week's Sermon Food Pantry Report:food pantry Special note: we need 140 Thanksgiving bags! Please see the list of items below OR you may sponsor a bag for $40 each. All donations must be in by Tuesday, November 17. Thank you!Download 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 Summary Advent Council meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Here is the most recent meeting summary: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: Christ the King Sunday Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Psalm 95:1-7a Ephesians 1:15-23 Matthew 25:31-46