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HAITI RELIEF: Many have asked about where to send contributions. LCMS World Relief and Human Care is working cooperatively with LCMS World Mission, Haitian missionaries, and partner churches to provide relief in a timely fashion. To make a gift that shares Christ's mercy and helps suffering Haitians, call toll free 888-930-4438, or mail donations marked "Haiti Earthquake Relief" to LCMS World Relief and Human Care, P.O. Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-6861. LCMS World Relief - Donate Please be certain that you designate funds for Haiti Earthquake Response. Lutheran World Relief - http://lwr.org. Lutheran Disaster Response - www.ldr.org/alert/index.html. Red Cross -To help, people can make an unrestricted donation to the International Response Fund at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767). The public can also help by texting "Haiti" to 90999 to send a $10 donation to the Red Cross, through an effort backed by the U.S. State Department. Funds will go to support American Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: The Lutheran Mission Society is seeking a Coordinator for the Compassion Care Women’s and Children’s Program in Annapolis, Maryland. This is a paid position, and averages 30 hours per week. This individual must be a Christian woman with a loving heart, who is well-grounded and has a desire to help others. She needs to have patience and wisdom, and be able to direct women towards healthy spiritual and personal relationships. Is this you? If so, please contact Leslie Jaseph, LMS Director of Community Ministry, at 410-636-0123 or email ljaseph@lutheranmissionsociety.org. Training provided. Based at the LMS Annapolis Compassion Care facility, 230 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.
LCEF SUGGESTION - Begin a Family Emergency Fund: Three to six months of expenses is a good goal to strive for in establishing an emergency fund. Consider opening an LCEF Family Emergency StewardAccount today to equip you to handle those unexpected expenses that crop up at the most inconvenient times. Just $25 a month is all you need to begin your journey toward financial security, while supporting the ministry of LCEF. For information or an application, please see your LCEF Congregational Representative, call the district office at 1-800-637-5723, or visit the website at www.lcef.org.
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC AT THE WORSHIP SERVICE: We will be starting back up on Advent's Contemporary Music Group for the New Year. If you are interested and can play an instrument or would like to sing, please contact Jason Puig @ 443.250.7029 or email swrep6381@sherwin.com.
FLOWER CHART: The new flower chart for 2010 has been posted in the narthex. If you would like to honor a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion in this manner, there are still spaces available.
E-MAILING NOTIFICATION: If you have an email account and will email us at adventlutheranchurch@gmail.com, we will add your name to our list of people to contact in case church services are canceled due to inclement weather.
NEEDED:WORKING REFRIGERATOR: The Lutheran Mission Society needs a working refrigerator to be used at the Havre de Grace Compassion Center. The fridge may be any color. As long as it is in good working condition and clean, it would be a blessing. Please call 410-636-0123 if you have a refrigerator to donate. We will arrange to have our smiling crew pick it up. Of course, your donation is tax deductible.
THRIVENT FINANCIAL “GIVING PLUS” PROGRAM: When a member gives a gift to Advent Lutheran Elementary School and/or Advent Child Development Center, Thrivent will contribute 50% of that amount up to $600 per member this calendar year. Your tax deductible gifts must be given prior to December 31, 2009. Checks should be made payable to Advent Elementary School or Advent Child Development Center, and placed in the offering plate. If you have questions or need more information, contact any of the Board members: Terry Cooper, Joe Gentile, Joan Lester, Linda Radcliffe, Greg Rymarz, or Doris Schiller.
SUNDAY MORNING REFRESHMENTS: In the spirit of fellowship, we are going to provide coffee and tea on Sunday mornings. Please see the sign-up sheet in the narthex if you are interested in helping.
BOX TOPS AND LABELS FOR EDUCATION: Deposit your Box Tops for Education and Campbell’s Labels for Education in the box located on the table under the large bulletin boards in the narthex area.
PRAYER CIRCLE REMINDER: To request immediate intercessory prayer, call Martha Cooper at 410-879-9279 or Verna Liescheidt at 410-836-9391. Prayer is an invitation into the heart of the Father.
INNISBROOK: Orders have arrived and are now in the narthex for pickup. Thanks to all of you who participated in this school fundraiser. Total sales were over $1700, with the school earning up to 50% on every item sold. You can still help our school by shopping on-line at www.innisbrook.com. Over 83% of the products are made in America!!
GIANT A-PLUS BONUS BUCKS: Earn valuable cash rewards for Advent Lutheran Elementary School every time you shop at Giant Foods by using your Giant card. Have you registered? If not, give your name and card number to Terry Cooper. Remember to ask your relatives, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. We will register for them if you give us the person’s name and Giant card number. If wife and husband have separate card numbers, both should be registered. Our goal is to register 500 cards prior to October 31st.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: On communion Sundays, children will be dismissed to their Sunday School classes after the Responses. On non-communion Sundays, a “Children’s Address” will be given after the Responses, and then children will be dismissed to Sunday School.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: If anyone has a buffer they can loan or donate to the church, please notify the secretary.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If you have, or know of someone who has computer network skills and would be interested in volunteering their time for Advent, please contact Jerry Backof or Deborah Rockwell.
SEARCH ENGINE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS: Log into www.GoodSearch.com and you will find on the opening page a note asking you to designate which charity you want contributions to go to for using the search engine. Please designate Advent Lutheran Elementary School, Forest Hill, MD. Once done, every search made with the search engine will result in a contribution being donated to the school. – Clarence Fry
DONATE UNWANTED VEHICLES: The Lutheran Mission Society wants your unwanted car or truck! Vehicle donations help provide funds to share food, clothing and the Gospel with families and individuals in need. Fast, friendly, safe and simple. Call Joe Earnest today at 410-636-0123 or visit us on the web at www.LutheranMissionSociety.org for more information. Click to view and download LMS Vehicle Donation graphic resources.
LUTHERAN CHURCH EXTENSION FUND: A good place to earn competitive interest and also help to build new Lutheran churches, schools and other outreach facilities. Savings rate sheets are in a rack above the mail boxes. See Clarence A. Fry, the congregation LCEF representative for additional information or visit www.lcef.org.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: If you do not wish your birthday or anniversary shared with the congregation, please inform Deborah Rockwell at (410) 838-5967 or email at secretary@adventluth.com.
SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEER: We are still in need of a volunteer to coordinate the Sunday school program. If interested, see Jerry Backof or Wayne Schuckle.
WORSHIP SIGN-UP SHEET: Please note the new sign-up chart for readers, liturgists, acolytes, children’s message and communion assistant on the bulletin board in the narthex. This chart covers several months, so anyone interested in signing up for a particular Sunday this summer may do so.
TAX REFUNDS: Are you looking for a place to earn solid returns in interest on your savings and help build more Lutheran churches and schools? Consider one of the investments available through the Lutheran Church Extension Fund. Rate of return sheets are available at the LCEF display on the bulletin board. Contact our congregational LCEF representative, Clarence Fry, for any additional information on LCEF investments that you may need.
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON CD & SERMONS ON THE INTERNET: Remember that if you miss a service, it is taped every week and the CD’s are available for your use. Also, if you are visiting a member of the congregation who has been sick and unable to attend church, they might appreciate the chance to listen to the service they have missed. CD’s are available in the church office. The sermons are here, on the church's web site at SERMONS.
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SHOPPING AT GIANT: If you do your shopping at the Giant supermarket, please register for a card under their “A+ Bonus” program. Doing so will benefit Advent Elementary school.
PAINT DISCOUNT: Advent Lutheran now has an account with the Sherwin Williams store in Bel Air. Church members will receive a 20% discount on non-sale items and a 5% on sale prices. Additionally, at the end of the year, 3% of total sales will be refunded back to the church. So, if you are involved in some home improvement projects using paint, please consider Sherwin Williams!!
FOOD DONATION SUNDAY - The first Sunday of each month is food donation Sunday.
Advent Email Prayer/Annoucement List: Join the Advent e-mail list and get announcements, upcoming events, and prayer request, direct to your inbox. Simply send a blank message from your email address to AdventLutheranChurch@yahoogroups.com.
Lutheran Mission Society Funds: The Lutheran Mission Society is in critical need of funds to assist in the resettlement of individuals and families in our area, and to help mothers and children with housing. Please send your contributions to the Lutheran Mission Society, 1201 S. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21240.
Paper Recycling: Paper recycling bins have been provided through the Abitibi Consolidated Recycling Division have been placed in the parking lot directly next to the CDC entrance. This is not only a way to get rid of clutter and clean up the environment, but it is also a fund raiser!!! Advent will be paid $5.00 per ton of paper turned in for recycling. Acceptable items: newspapers, magazines, advertising inserts, office paper, junk mail and envelopes. Not accepted: phone books and cardboard.
Continue your prayers for our missionaries: Kedra Larsen, Botswana, Africa; Chuck & Susan Weatherstone, Mali, West Africa; Ed & Mary Fox & their children, Carolyn & Don, Guatamala; Steve Cohen, St. Louis, MO, for "Apple of His Eye"; Susan & Chuck Weatherstone (Mali, W.Africa); and all un-named missionaries we support at home and abroad.
Southeastern District Prayer Partners: Prayer partners are needed who will faithfully and regularly pray for the work of the Gospel in the hearts and lives of people. Partners receive regular prayer requests for mission needs and new outreach opportunities. If you would like to become a Prayer Partner for Mission, complete the form located on the bulletin board and return it to church office or send it to the Southeastern District Office.
Pastoral Hospital Visits - Due to LHRRA regulations (privacy act) hospitals may no longer contact your church for you when you are hospitalized. If you would like to receive a pastoral visit or an elder visit when you are in the hospital, please have a family member notify the church office and your call will be handled promptly.
THE APPALACHIAN AREA - is one of the poorest pockets of poverty in the USA. We plan to make regular trips to that area with clothing, baby items, paper back novels and household cleaning items. If you care to donate to this program, you may bring them to the church any Sunday and we'll collect and store them.