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This Week at Advent (11/07/26)

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... NOTICE – DUE TO THE RECENT FLOODING CONDITIONS SOME REGULAR MINISTRY MEETINGS HAVE BEEN CHANGED. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LEADER TO SEE WHEN AND WHERE YOU WILL MEET. THANK YOU. 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. Sunday, November 8 Contemporary Worship - 9:00am, in person or online. Kidstown Sunday School - during the 9:00am worship, Sunday School programming for grades K-5. Faith Builders Youth Group - 10:15am in the Knoedler Center Fellowship Hall. Kids of all ages welcome, with programming focused on grades K-5. Aloha Bible Study - 10:15am, adult Bible Study in the Community Engagement Center. Traditional Worship - 11:00am, in person or online. Confirmation Class - 12:15pm (after the 11:00am worship service) in the church office building. Grades 6-8. Monday, November 9 Women’s Ministry Meeting - 10:00am, with Bible Study to follow Senior Gamers - 2:00pm in the Community Engagement Center “What the Hell” Video Series Bible Study - 6:30pm with Pr. Don Rieter Tuesday, November 10 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) BUILD Men’s Ministry Meeting - 6:30pm in the Community Engagement Center. Wednesday, November 11 Genesis Bible Study - 6:30pm in the Community Engagement Center. Thursday, November 12 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 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: Advent Wreath Lighting 🕯️ Would you and/or your family be interested in lighting the Advent candles this coming season? There are 4 weeks in Advent and we have 3 services, so we need 12 slots filled. There is a sign-up sheet in the lobby. First come, first served! A Note from the Stewardship Team 🙏 THANK YOU for participating in Commitment Weekend. The stewardship team is tallying the results and will report back in the next few weeks. 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 With a Grateful Heart ❤️ Special thanks to everyone who helped with this year's stewardship appeal! Especially to the council, stewardship team, Audrey Heater, Denise Vivas, Jeff Jacoby, Jack Jones, and all of you who supported us along the way. We couldn't do it without the support of the people who pray and dream alongside us, journeying into the future God calls us to! United in Thanksgiving - help wanted! 🍿 United in Thanksgiving will be on Monday, November 23rd at 7:00pm. Advent Lutheran will be hosting the service this year. We are in need of volunteers to bring sweet or savory snacks that evening. 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 This week’s Worship Livestreams:Contemporary Worship: November 8 @ 9amTraditional Worship: November 8 @ 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: 25th Sunday after Pentecost Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 Psalm 90:1-12 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Matthew 25:14-30