SEPT2014

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IN THIS ISSUE2 Parish Life 3 Music Ministry 4 Christian Formation 5 Pastoral Care Calendar 6 Children, Youth7 Outreach, Library8 Music, Youth 9 Parish Management

Calendar HIGHlIGHTS

SEPT. 3, 11, 18, 24, 30 | BAZAAR CoUNTRy SToRE CooKINGSEPT. 4 | ECW FALL GATHERING ANd LUNCHEoNSEPT. 4 | CANTERBURy BBQ SEPT. 14 | BIKE/WALK To CHURCH / HoLy CRoSS dAySEPT. 17 | THIRd WEdNESdAy dINNER & HCFM MoBILE MARKETSEPT. 21 | CoMMISSIoNING oF TEACHERS/yoUTH LEAdERSSEPT. 28 | CoMMISSIoNING oF CHURCH MUSICIANS

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE ENDS SEPTEMBER 14, 2014 7:45 AM | Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:00 AM | Holy Eucharist Rite II 8:45 AM | Adult Sunday School

The Best Laid PlansHow often does it happen that what we first set out to do, in the end, doesn’t turn out the way we planned? I imagine this happens more often than not. When I direct a wedding rehearsal, one of my final comments is to inform/remind everyone, including me, that something on the day of the wedding will likely not go the way it was planned…and that’s okay: God will be worshiped, the bride and groom will become wife and husband and it will be a great celebration.This summer, we have had a fair number of weddings (six of them from May to the end of August). Each has had one thing (or more than one) turn out differently than originally planned and all of them have been beautiful occasions of worship and celebration. In large part, this is because of our wonderful Wedding Coordinators (led by Debbie Bowdish), Altar Guild (led by Doris Mathews) and our hardworking Advent staff. In the spring, it was announced that we would plan to have another “Tent Revival” in September. Our last (and only) experience of worship like this in 2011 was very special. But after much thought, discussion and prayer it was decided in mid-July to forego such a plan at this time. Instead of putting up a tent for worship on Montgomery Commons, we will gather in our beautiful church on Sunday, September 14 (Holy Cross Day) for the last 7:45 and 10 a.m. summer service schedule. Holy Cross Day will be celebrated with special music, liturgy and a picnic to follow. It is hoped that many of us will ride bikes or walk to church. Gail Owens will prepare her famous fried chicken and sides, there will be games for children and opportunities to learn about ways to strengthen your faith and your relationship with God. See details below. Sometimes our best laid plans are not always what is best. There were several things that went into the decision to not have another tent revival this year. In the end, I believe that what will happen on September 14 will be somewhat like a wedding: God will be worshiped, we will grow closer to God and each other, and it will be a great celebration! And you’re invited! I can’t wait to see you there! God bless you. Ned+

Holy Cross Day Celebration“Lift High the Cross, the love of Christ Proclaim”Good Health: September 14 is a dress-down Sunday so please consider biking or walking to church that day if you live nearby. If you live too far, you can park at the Rail Trail in the Hodge Carpet lot on Marion Avenue and bike or walk to the Advent. Good News: September 14 also marks the end of two-service Sundays. Information about our Fall Christian Formation offerings will also be available!Good Food: Following worship, we will have a church picnic on the

lawn. Stay and play Volleyball or Whiffle ball, Sidewalk chalk and other activities! Join us as we kick off the Fall Programming year at the Advent.

2 Parish Life Fostering Christian fellowship

Exploring Our Episcopal Faith: Classes will begin on September 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Dining Room C in the Parish & Community Life Center. These classes are for adults wishing to be Confirmed, Received or Reaffirmed at the Advent. We welcome others who have an interest in learning about the Epis-copal Church and our Advent community. For details contact Laura Bauk-night at 864-504-3693 or lbauknight@churchofadvent.org. 1st Wednesday Dinner ~ Serve and be Served will not be held. Holiday Bazaar - Country Store: Volunteers are needed to prepare for the Country Store at the Bazaar!! Come to the Billie Little Kitchen in the Youth Center on September 3, 11, 18, 24 and 30. No special skills are needed. We will start at 9:15 a.m. and will finish up around 12:30 p.m.. You don’t have to commit to the whole time, but we would love to see you.

ECW News: Please join us for the Annual ECW Eucharist and Lunch, Thursday, September 4, 2014. Eucharist at 12:15 p.m. followed by lunch in the Parish and Community Life Center. For reservations, please call 864-504-3684 by Tuesday, September 2, 2014.Fruit of the Spirit - Advent’s Evening Women’s Circle - Thursday, September 11th, 6 p.m., PCLC Kitchen. Join us as we cook sour cream rolls for the Country Store for the Bazaar. Bring a snack and beverage to share. Contact Nicole Brown, jn4brown@charter.net, or Erin Strickland, emrstrick-land@yahoo.com, with questions.aWhat is an EPISCOPAL anyway? You may already be one! If you are an Advent member aged 45 or more, you are invited to join us for any or all of the six luncheons with programs presented beginning in September each year. Serendipity Circle sponsors these events, by helping Gail and Jessica prepare and serve a delightful lunch for only $6, and by arranging a variety of short programs to follow the luncheons, including speakers, artists, and musicians from our community. Guests may always be invited. Please be sure to call or e-mail your reservations by the Monday afternoon before the meeting on Wednesday. We gather at 11:45, lunch at 12:00, begin the program about 12:30, and finish about 1:00. Our first gathering is Sept. 10 with Captain Chris Harvey as our guest speaker. Please come join us to eat, be edified, educated, and/or entertained! Labors of Love Circle will be gathering on Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 10, 16, 24 and 30 at 9 a.m. in the PCLC Kitchen. This is a group of young women coming together to share in fellowship while cooking soups for the Bazaar. For more details, contact Winn Taylor at 864-542-2896 or e-mail winntaylor@hotmail.com.

Fellowship Group will meet Sunday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Walter and Delores Brice, 106 Wendover Ct. Co-hosts are Cecil and Barbara Brown. Email Barbara at Candbbrown5@aol.com or call her at 864-583-4362.

Third Wednesday Dinner - Focus on Fellowship3rd Wednesday Dinner will be on Sept. 17 at 5:45 p.m. in the PCLC. Laura Barbas-Rhoden, VP of the Hub City Co-op, will be updating us on where the project is now. The cost is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children (12 and under), $25 max per family. Reservations must be in by noon on Monday, Sept. 15, by calling 864-504-3692 or e-mailing egilliam@churchofadvent.org .

Baby Boomers Fellowship Group will meet on Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the home of Bruce and Martha Schwartz at 275 Fairlane Dr. Bring a covered dish and your favorite beverage. Let Martha know if you will be attending by e-mailing mwschwartz@charter.net or calling 864-579-9606.

Advent Oyster Roast & Silent Auction Friday, October 3rd is the date to save for a night of fellowship and great food. Oysters, shrimp, steak and all the fixings will be available. Tickets go on sale September 2 for $40 each and they will be available in the Shoppe. If you would like to help with the roast or silent auction, please let David Graham know by e-mailing dgraham@contecinc.com or calling 864-921-3078.

MUSIC MINSTRY 3 ANNOUNCING ALL MUSICAL GROUPS FOR 2013-14All musical groups will be reconvening for a new academic year, starting on Tuesday September 2. Here is a list of every group. All parishioners are invited to be members of one or more musical ensembles!CHOIRS - ADULTSt. Cecilia; adult choir which sings for the 9 a.m. service most Sundays. This is the perfect ensemble for those that like an earlier service, those that enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, and those who like to make a joyful noise. Music is selected from all styles and periods and is kept relatively simple. Occasionally the St. Cecilia and Advent Schola choirs will sing together. No previous experience singing in a choir is needed to join the St. Cecilia’s! Rehearsals are on Tuesday nights, starting September 2 between 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Advent Schola; adult choir which sings for the 11:15 a.m. service every Sunday. The Advent Schola sings a large body of music from the classical Anglican music tradition with a large emphasis placed on music of Western European composers. The music is somewhat challenging; therefore experience singing in a choir is desirable. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights, starting September 3 between 6:30 and 7:45 p.m.Occasional Choir; adult choir which sings only on the fourth Sunday of the month. This is the easiest way to join the music program. Simply come to the choir room in Pendleton Hall at 8:15 on the fourth Sunday of each month to learn the anthem for the 9 a.m. service that very same day! There isn’t even a weekly rehearsal. With little rehearsal time, the music is kept simple enough to be learned in the space of one morning.New! Evensong Choir - the latest group at the Church of the Advent, open to all adult and some teen singers in the Spartanburg community. The choir sings for evensongs on September 28, March 15, and May 14 and rehearses 2 hours before each evensong. Music will be given out to interested singers in advance. Strong music reading skills are necessary to be in the Evensong Choir. Please contact Brennan for more details. CHOIRS – CHILDRENCherub Choir; choir for four-year olds which sings four times a year. This is the Advent’s youngest choir, and teaches children the joy of singing through fun games, bible stories and other musical activities. Meetings will either be on Tuesdays between 4 and 4:30 p.m., or on Thursdays between 12:30 and 1 p.m., depending on children’s and parents’ schedules.Angel Choir; for grades K to 1 which sings on the first Sunday of every month. The Angel Choir sings in church more regularly, and even gets to learn simple music reading skills. There are lots of fun musical games to play. Dr. Kelly Vaneman is its director. Meetings are in Room 106 of the Parish Life Center every Wednesday between 5:15 and 6 p.m., starting September 10.Junior Choir; for grades 2-5 which sings on the first and third Sundays of every month. The Junior Choir develops a child’s music reading and singing skills and prepares children to be musical leaders in worship. The curriculum is set by the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM), an organization which promotes high standards of church music all over the world. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays between 5:15 and 6 p.m., starting September 10.Youth Choir; for grades 6-12 which sings on the third Sunday of every month. This is a great way for tweens and teens to keep on singing after “graduating” from the Junior Choir. The music draws from many styles and periods. This is also when choristers start doing a lot more singing in parts. Rehearsals are on Sundays between 5:00 and 5:45 p.m., starting September 7.INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES – YOUTH AND/OR ADULTGabriel’s Instruments; an instrumental ensemble which plays in church once a month. Anyone in the church who has played a string, wind, or brass instrument at least one year is invited to join. The music will be flexible, tailored to whichever instruments are present and whatever anyone’s ability is. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays between 5 and 5:45 p.m., starting September 2.Advent Toners; a hand chime ensemble which plays in church once a month. This is a great way to contribute to the musical life of the church without even having to sing. The hand chimes are tons of fun, and help to develop great rhythm skills. When they are heard from the church gallery, it’s almost like hearing a giant music box. Rehearsals are on Thursdays between 6 and 6:45 p.m., starting September 4.Carilloneurs’ Guild; a group of fine individuals which ring the bells in the Cleveland Memorial Bell Tower after Sunday services and following weddings and funerals. This group is open to anyone ages 18 and over. To join, please call Brennan Szafron for more information. Anyone who wishes to be a carilloneur must be able to climb steps.ALL MUSICAL ENSEMBLES MEET IN THE CHOIR ROOM UPSTAIRS IN PENDLETON HALL, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDI-CATED. To join any one of them, or for more information, please contact Dr. Brennan Szafron, organist/choirmaster at 504-3694 or e-mail bszafron@churchofadvent.org.

4 Christian formation

Readings foR sePTeMBeR 2014

Bible Challenge discussion groups are held EVERY week – Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 in Room 113 of the PCLC and Sunday mornings from 10:15-11:05 in the Gleaners class which meets in the Undercroft. Join us!

Learning for Life, Growing in Faith, Spreading the Light

monday, sept. 1 – 1 timothy 5tuesday, sept. 2 – 1 timothy 6

Wed., sept. 3 – 2 timothy 1Thursday, sept. 4 – 2 timothy 2

friday, sept. 5 – 2 timothy 3monday, sept. 8 – 2 timothy 4

tuesday, sept. 9 – titus 1 Wednesday, sept. 10 – titus 2

Thursday, sept. 11 – titus 3friday, sept. 12 – Philemon

monday, sept. 15 – hebrews 1tuesday, sept. 16 – hebrews 2

Wednesday, sept. 17 - hebrews 3Thursday, sept. 18 – hebrews 4

friday, sept. 19– hebrews 5 monday, sept. 22 – hebrews 6tuesday, sept. 23– hebrews 7

Wednesday, sept. 24– hebrews 8Thursday, sept. 25 – hebrews 9

friday, sept. 26 - hebrews 10monday, sept. 29 - hebrews 11tuesday, sept. 30 - hebrews 12

Hope to see you in one of the many Sunday morning offerings starting Sept 21-

classes meet from 10:15-11:05.Adult Classes:Faithseekers/Rector’s Forum: This class is designed for adults of all ages and meets in Dining Room B. During September and October, Father Ned will facilitate discussion on the Parish-wide Read, Proof of Heaven. Gleaners of the Word: This class is designed for adults of all ages and meets in the Undercroft. Using the Bible Challenge readings as a guide, Roland Doepner and Agnes Martin facilitate conversations about the early church, Paul’s ministry and how God’s word speaks to our lives today.Parents in Community: This class is designed for people with children living in the home and meets in Dining Room A. This fall, we are offering a series on “FaithParenting.” The series includes guest experts discussing issues such as bullying, technology and decision-making. Related topics will also be discussed with youth during X-Centric.

Weekly Bible/Book Studies: Please join us for one of the many offerings:Book and Brown Bag – every Tuesday from 12:15 p.m.-1 p.m. in Dining Room B with Father Ned. Bible Challenge discussion – from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. meets every Wednesday night in room 113 of the Parish and Community Life Center.Thursday morning Men’s Bible Study – from 7 a.m.-8 a.m. meets in the Youth Center and includes breakfast once a month.Thursday morning Women’s Bible Study – meets in Dining Rooms A and B in the PCLC every week from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.ACTS – Adults Coming Together to Study and Socialize – Young Adult MinistryAll 20s and 30s join us for our fall study - Modern Parables on Tuesday, September 9 from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Details and schedule can be found on the web site.Women’s Retreat 2015 / January 30-February 2 / Kanuga Conference Center“Get in the Spirit”Mark your calendars now for a weekend retreat designed especially as a time to turn down the volume on our daily lives while we eat, pray, fellowship, learn and play. We will begin on Friday evening with dinner and conclude Sunday morning following Morning Prayer. Our facilitator, Jenny Beaumont, Director of Adult Spiritual Formation at Christ Church Episcopal in Charlotte, NC, has over 20 years’ experience in Ministry and is a favorite presenter at conferences and retreats. The cost for the weekend is $225. To reserve a spot, send $50 deposit by October 1

to Laura Bauknight. Scholarships are available. For more information: lbauknight@churchofadvent.org.Special 5-week study offered by the

Reverend Dr. Donald Welch“Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World” – an Introduction to GenesisFormer Assistant Dean at Duke Divinity School, Pastor and Professor of Religion and Philosophy, Dr. Welch will lay important groundwork for us as we anticipate the Kick-off of the Old Testament Bible Challenge readings. Join us after Thursday Eucharist, and feel free to bring your own lunch! Thursdays from 1-2 p.m: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Please bring your Bible. Don will use the NRSV Translation. A record-breaking 72 scouts attended Camp Ho Non Wah!

PASTORAL CARE | WELLNESS Extending Christ’s healing care 5Prayers of the People(as of August 22, 2014)

WE ARE ASKED TO REMEMBER THESE PARISHIONERS: Nat Watters, Jane Clark, Helen Farmer, Anne Elliott, Carolyn Hare, Steve Battocchio, Janice Janiec, Carolyn Schoepf, Glenn McGee, George Durham, Prudy Scott, John Wardlaw, Marion Nichols, Ginger Watson, Mac Dunbar, Cynthia Moseley, Iwalani Foster, Frannie Jordan, Judith Chase, Bill Chase, Julian Josey, Frances Loudon, Linda & Phil McGee, Ed Hall, Katie Hodge and Roland Doepner

AND FOR THESE PERSONS: Katherine Lay Breiter, Jackie Williams, Tatum Flynn, Lois Wolfe, Buz Canup, Chapman McMeekin, Maude Carr, Jerry Taschner, Dottie and Mike Mayfield, Helen, Jane, Richard Bagnal, Tom Comer, Chase Comer, Philip Foster, Barbara Humphries, and Mary Humphries

FOR THESE PERSONS SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES OF OUR COUNTRY: Michael McCraw, Robert Christian Smith, Tripp Lynn, John Watters, Sam Brown, Robert Gautier, Grant R. Blackwell, Daniella Roberson, Michael Hall, Jennifer and Christopher Guyne, Ashley McGaha, Derrick Gossett, Wade Hampton McIntyre IV, Thomas Adam Nolen, Wayne Pennington, Robert E. Flandry III, Rion Cartin, Halcott R. Carter, Thomas E. Grubb, Brian Parker, Friedan McLean, Sean Douglas Shriner, Alex Holland, Joshua Scybert and Jim Duncan Steven

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Marie R. Duke, William Henry, Harry Hoffman, Rhett Wolfe, and Kay Pittman

And for the people on the confidential Prayer List of the Daughters of the King

IN THANKSGIVING, FOR THIS EXPECTANT MOTHER: Jill Bomar

A Pastoral Encounter: God is a Surprise!

Over the past two Sundays I have spoken from the pulpit about the surprising nature of God— how he sometimes shows up and does things we would least expect! It’s one thing to preach such a claim, but quite another to live it, to experience it first hand in daily life.

Which brings me to a recent conversation I had with one of the members of the Guild of St. Francis and St. Clare, who was visiting a local assisted-living facility to deliver flowers following Sunday services at the Advent. Delivering flowers to the homebound is just one of the many in-reach activi-ties of the guild. It’s a wonderful, simple gesture that brings a bit of cheer to many parishioners who cannot make it to church on a regular basis.

After making all the deliveries that day at the facility, the visitor discovered that she had an extra flower arrangement in her car, and checking with the receptionist she learned that a certain woman at the facility, who was not an Ad-vent member, had rarely received a visit from her church or from friends. So moved was she by this account that she took it upon herself to deliver the extra arrangement to the woman. And the result of this encounter was touching to say the least. The woman literally wept with joy, expressing over and over again her gratitude over such a thoughtful gesture being made on her behalf.

About a week later, during a regular meeting of the guild of St. Francis and St. Clare, this story was shared with all committee members, and it didn’t take long for the group to institute a change to its flower-delivery protocol: From now on, with every flower delivery to the assisted living communities in the area, the guild will make sure that one flower is reserved for someone outside the Advent family. Suddenly, an in-reach ministry is transformed into an outreach to others in need.

Being surprised by joy: This is a sure sign, I think, of the Divine hand in all things.

In peace,

Father Steve +

Blood Assurance Program: The Bloodmobile will be at the church in front of the Parish and Community Life Center (PCLC) on Sunday, September 14, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. We hope that all who can will please donate to this worthwhile cause. Thank you, Shelby Clark

Photo: Scouts participating in the Scout Prayer Service on June 8.

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01• All Day Day Off (Fr. Steve) ; Office Closed• 5:30PM - 7:00PM AA

02• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 8:45AM - 9:15AM Visitors and Newcomers Meeting• 9:30AM - 12:00PM W

atercolor Class• 12:15PM - 1:15PM Book & Brown Bag• 3:00PM - 4:00PM Liturgy Commission• 4:30PM - 5:30PM Meditation Group• 5:00PM - 5:45PM Gabriel's Instruments• 5:30PM - 6:30PM Holy Eucharist & Healing• 6:15PM - 7:30PM St. Cecilia Choir• 6:30PM - 8:00PM Scout Meeting

03• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 9:00AM - 1:00PM Cooking for Country Store• 9:30AM - 9:55AM Staff Prayer• 10:00AM - 11:30AM Staff Meeting• 11:00AM - 12:00PM Parish Paper Planning meeting• 4:30PM - 5:30PM Outreach Commission• 5:15PM - 6:00PM Children's Choir Orientation• 5:30PM - 6:30PM Christian Formation Commission Mtg• 6:30PM - 7:30PM Bible Challenge Discussion Group; Inquirer's Class• 6:30PM - 7:45PM Advent Schola• 8:00PM - 9:30PM AA/Al-Anon

04• 7:00AM - 8:00AM Men's Bible Study• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 9:00AM - 11:00AM Thursday morning W

omen's Bible Study• 10:00AM - 11:00AM Summit Hills Holy Eucharist • 12:15PM - 1:15PM Holy Eucharist/Healing/ECW

Fall Gathering• 1:00PM - 2:30PM Lunch after Eucharist/ECW

Luncheon• 4:00PM - 7:00PM Canterbury Fall BBQ• 5:00PM - 6:00PM Health and W

ellness Commission mtg• 6:00PM - 6:45PM Advent Toners

05• All Day Scout Trip - Backpacking; Day Off (Fr. Ned)• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 9:30AM - 12:00PM W

atercolor Class• 1:00PM - 2:30PM Listening Hearts Group• 5:30PM - 6:00PM Linda Gallimore and Mark Toth Rehearsal

06• All Day Scout Trip - Backpacking• 8:30AM - 9:30AM Saturday Strolls• 5:00PM - 6:30PM Gallimore/Toth W

edding @ 5:00pm

07• All Day Scout Trip - Backpacking• 7:45AM - 8:45AM Holy Eucharist Rite I • 8:45AM - 9:45AM Benedictine Group;Gleaners Sunday School Class• 10:00AM - 11:00AM Holy Eucharist Rite II• 10:15AM - 10:40AM Children's Chapel• 4:00PM - 7:00PM Safe Church Training• 5:00PM - 5:45PM Youth Choir• 5:30PM - 6:30PM CnC Youth Confirmation• 6:30PM - 8:00PM Youth Group

08• All Day Day Off (Fr. Steve)• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 5:30PM - 7:00PM AA• 6:15PM - 7:15PM W

omen's Retreat Planning mtg

09• 6:30AM - 7:30AM High School Prayer Breakfast• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 8:45AM - 9:15AM Visitors and Newcomers Meeting• 9:30AM - 12:00PM W

atercolor Class• 9:30AM - 9:55AM Staff Prayer• 10:00AM - 11:30AM Program Staff Meeting• 11:45AM - 1:45PM Cancer Assoc. Luncheon• 12:15PM - 1:15PM Book & Brown Bag• 4:30PM - 5:30PM Meditation Group• 5:00PM - 5:45PM Gabriel's Instruments• 5:30PM - 6:30PM Holy Eucharist & Healing• 6:15PM - 7:30PM St. Cecilia Choir• 6:30PM - 8:00PM Scout Meeting

10• 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM 9th Grade Prayer Breakfast• 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM ACC School• 11:45AM - 1:00PM Episcopals• 1:15PM - 2:15PM St. Francis & St. Clare• 4:00PM - 5:00PM Cancer Support Group • 5:15PM - 6:00PM Angel Choir ; Junior Choir • 5:45PM - 7:00PM W

ednesday Dinner - 9/11 event• 6:30PM - 7:45PM Advent Schola • 6:30PM - 7:30PM Inquirer's Class ; Bible Challenge Discussion Group • 8:00PM - 9:30PM Canterbury Campus Ministry; AA/Al-Anon

11• 7:00AM - 8:00AM Men's Bible Study• 7:00AM - 7:30AM Middle School Prayer Breakfast• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 9:00AM - 11:00AM Thursday morning W

omen's Bible Study• 9:00AM - 1:00PM Cooking for Country Store• 12:15PM - 1:15PM Holy Eucharist/Healing• 6:00PM - 8:00PM Fruit of the Spirit/Bazaar Cooking• 6:00PM - 6:45PM Advent Toners

12• All Day Day Off (Fr. Ned)• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 9:30AM - 12:00PM W

atercolor Class• 5:30PM - 6:15PM W

atkins Blessing Rehearsal• 10:00PM - 12:00AM Canterbury Cosmic Bowling

13• 10:00PM - 12:00AM Canterbury Cosmic Bowling• 8:30AM - 12:00PM W

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11:00• 8:30AM - 9:30AM Saturday Strolls

14• 7:45AM - 8:45AM Holy Eucharist Rite I • 8:00AM - 11:15AM Blood Assurance • 8:45AM - 9:45AM Gleaners Sunday School Class• 9:00AM - 9:45AM Health and W

ellness / Bike and Walk to

Church Day• 10:00AM - 11:00AM Holy Eucharist Rite II• 11:15AM - 1:30PM Picnic on the Lawn• 5:00PM - 5:45PM Youth Choir

15• All Day Day Off (Fr. Steve)• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 5:30PM - 7:00PM Parish Management Meeting; AA

16• 6:30AM - 7:30AM High School Prayer Breakfast• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 8:45AM - 9:15AM Visitors and Newcomers Meeting• 9:30AM - 12:00PM W

atercolor Class• 9:30AM - 9:55AM Staff Prayer• 10:00AM - 11:30AM Staff Meeting• 4:30PM - 5:30PM Meditation Group• 5:00PM - 5:45PM Gabriel's Instruments• 5:30PM - 6:30PM Holy Eucharist & Healing• 6:15PM - 7:30PM St. Cecilia Choir• 6:30PM - 8:00PM Scout Meeting

17• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 3:30PM - 6:00PM Altar Guild General Meeting @

4:45• 4:30PM - 5:30PM Executive Committee Meeting• 5:15PM - 6:00PM Junior Choir; Angel Choir• 5:30PM - 6:30PM Hub City Mobile Food Market• 5:45PM - 7:00PM 3rd W

ed. Dinner~Focus on Fellowship • 6:30PM - 7:45PM Advent Schola• 6:30PM - 7:30PM Bible Challenge Discussion Group; Mission Ecuador 2015 Interest Meeting;Inquirer's Class• 8:00PM - 9:30PM Canterbury Campus Ministry; AA/Al-Anon

18• 6:45AM - 8:00AM Men's Bible Study Breakfast• 7:00AM - 7:30AM Middle School Prayer Breakfast• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 9:00AM - 11:00AM Thursday morning W

omen's Bible Study• 9:00AM - 1:00PM Cooking for Country Store• 12:15PM - 1:15PM Holy Eucharist/Healing• 6:00PM - 6:45PM Advent Toners

19• All Day Day Off (Fr. Ned)• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 9:30AM - 12:00PM W

atercolor Class• 6:30PM - 9:00PM Baby Boomers Fellowship

20• 8:30AM - 9:30AM Saturday Strolls

21• 7:45AM - 8:45AM Holy Eucharist Rite I• 9:00AM - 10:00AM Holy Eucharist Rite II• 10:00AM - 11:05AM Youth Formation X-centric• 10:10AM - 11:00AM Children's Sunday School -Adventure Kingdom 4k-4th• 10:15AM - 11:05AM Parents in Community; Benedictine Group; Rector's Forum; Gleaners Sunday School• 11:15AM - 12:00PM Holy Eucharist Rite II• 5:00PM - 5:45PM Youth Choir• 5:30PM - 6:30PM CnC Youth Confirmation• 6:30PM - 8:00PM Youth Group• 6:30PM - 9:00PM Fellowship Group I

22• All Day Day Off (Fr. Steve)• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 5:30PM - 7:00PM AA

23• 6:30AM - 7:30AM High School Prayer Breakfast• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 8:45AM - 9:15AM Visitors and Newcomers Meeting• 9:30AM - 12:00PM W

atercolor Class• 9:30AM - 9:55AM Staff Prayer• 10:00AM - 11:30AM Program Staff Meeting• 12:15PM - 1:15PM Book & Brown Bag• 4:30PM - 5:30PM Meditation Group• 5:00PM - 5:45PM Gabriel's Instruments• 5:30PM - 6:30PM Holy Eucharist & Healing• 6:15PM - 7:30PM St. Cecilia Choir• 6:30PM - 8:00PM Scout Meeting

24• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 9:00AM - 1:00PM Cooking for Country Store• 5:15PM - 6:00PM Junior Choir; Angel Choir• 6:00PM - 7:30PM Vestry• 6:30PM - 7:45PM Advent Schola• 6:30PM - 7:30PM Bible Challenge Discussion Group • 8:00PM - 9:30PM AA/Al-Anon; Canterbury Campus Ministry

25• 7:00AM - 8:00AM Men's Bible Study• 7:00AM - 7:30AM Middle School Prayer Breakfast• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 9:00AM - 11:00AM Thursday morning W

omen's Bible Study• 12:00PM - 1:00PM The Advent Shoppe Fall Luncheon• 12:15PM - 1:15PM Holy Eucharist/Healing• 6:00PM - 6:45PM Advent Toners

26• All Day Day Off (Fr. Ned)• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 9:30AM - 12:00PM W

atercolor Class

27• 8:30AM - 9:30AM Saturday Strolls

28• 7:45AM - 8:45AM Holy Eucharist Rite I• 8:15AM - 8:45AM Occasional Choir• 9:00AM - 10:00AM Holy Eucharist Rite II• 10:00AM - 11:05AM Youth Formation X-centric• 10:10AM - 11:00AM Children's Sunday School -Adventure Kingdom 4k-4th• 10:15AM - 11:05AM Rector's Forum ; Parents in Community; Gleaners Sunday School• 11:15AM - 12:00PM Holy Eucharist Rite II/Commissioning of Musicians• 4:30PM - 5:30PM Choral Evensong in thanks for music and musicians• 6:30PM - 8:00PM Youth Group

29• All Day Day Off (Fr. Steve)• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 5:30PM - 7:00PM AA

30• 6:30AM - 7:30AM High School Prayer Breakfast• 8:00AM - 1:00PM ACC School• 8:45AM - 9:15AM Visitors and Newcomers Meeting• 9:00AM - 1:00PM Cooking for Country Store• 9:30AM - 9:55AM Staff Prayer• 9:30AM - 12:00PM W

atercolor Class• 10:00AM - 11:30AM Program Staff Meeting• 12:15PM - 1:15PM Book & Brown Bag• 4:30PM - 5:30PM Meditation Group• 5:00PM - 5:45PM Gabriel's Instruments• 5:30PM - 6:30PM Holy Eucharist & Healing• 6:15PM - 7:30PM St. Cecilia Choir• 6:30PM - 8:00PM Scout Meeting

June 22-26

ChiLDren | YoUth

(Ages 1-11)

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6Kickoff to Children’s Sunday School September 21Get ready as we begin our new programming. This is a wonderful curriculum

that relates directly to the church lectionary and our worship service. It is interactive and enjoyable for students and teachers. We will begin each week in the gym with an opening assembly before children spread out to their four

separate class rooms. This year the classes will be; preschool and kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade, 3rd and 4th grade, and 5th grade. We ask parents to please come register your children on the first day before heading to your own classes. I will be speaking about our new curriculum in the parents and community class on the 21st. We are looking forward to a wonderful and enriching year of Sunday School! If you are interested in helping in any way with our children or family programming, please contact Laura Estevez at lestevez@churchofadvent.org.

Sign up now for the Advent Youth Winter Ski Retreat December 31-January 4. Skiing/Boarding in Snowshoe, WV...one of the best in the southeast! Staying in Mountain Lodge which is ski in/ski out! Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, shops, and Starbucks of Snowshoe! Celebrate the New Year together in Snowshoe! First deposit due 9/21. Contact David Dixon at ddixon@churchofadvent.org or 864-541-1861.

1 - Lily skinner6 - maggie Liollio12 - Dorothy fort14 - Will stone21 - Jane montgomery21 - James seegars22 - Jamel Williams22 - Julia Graham26 - William Bauer27 - ramsey Lawter28 - melia foster29 - James Boyd29 - isaac soto30 - sarah Johnson

Advent Youth Upcoming Events Church League Basketball! Sign Up Now! Its time to register for church league basketball. The goals for our Advent basketball ministry are to pro-vide well-organized opportunities for our youth to participate in sports, an environment for our youth and parents to share fellowship with friends old and new, to develop basketball skills, and to teach Christian values and good sportsmanship. Young people in grades 1st-12th are eligible to play. Registra-tion forms will be available in the church office and on the church website. As in years past, we’re sure all involved will enjoy these events, as we grow closer as a community in Christ. f you have any questions, or if you are interested in coaching a team, please contact Tim Satterfield at tsatterfield@cbcaine.com. See you on the courts!!!Prayer Breakfast for all Youth begin in September!!! High School Prayer Breakfast—we meet every Tuesday starting September 9 in the Advent Youth Center at 7 a.m.. Come and join us for Good Food and Good News!

NEW OPPORTUNITY: 9th Grade Wednesday Morning Prayer Breakfast starting September 10 at 7 a.m. -- Bojangles in Hillcrest.

Middle School Prayer Breakfast—we meet every Thursday starting September 11 at the Chick fil A in Hillcrest 7 a.m.. Rides are provided to the students’ schools. If you would like to drive, please contact David Dixon at ddixon@churchofadvent.org or 864-541-1861. Come join us for awesome fellowship and great devotions to get your day started off right.

GOOD NEWS!!!! You can SHUCK the Kids too! Friday, October 3/ 6:00-10:00. Call it happy hour on the half shell or the best side item since slaw and beans! The good news is - the Advent is once again offering babysitting ser-vices during the Oyster Roast. This fabulous fundraiser will help support the youth pilgrimage. So, bring us your kiddos, 4k-5th Grade, and we’ll keep them entertained with magic and movies, goodies and games. While we’re sitting with your children, you will be standing up for the youth of our church! Babysitting from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Youth Center of the Advent, $25 sitting fee and $10 per additional child with a $45 cap on charges. To register your children, please call 864-504-3683 by October 1.

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September 2014 Flowers First Sunday in September – September 7Altar MemorialThe flowers that adorn the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. John E.R. Hayes, Mary Love (Zoo) Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Hayes, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Hayes, Sr., C.B. Hayes III, Robert Cates Hayes and Lawson Hayes III by their familyin thanksgiving to God for the blessings He gave to us through the life of Nicholas Lawton Belmont

Second Sunday in September – September 14Altar MemorialThe flowers that adorn the altar are given to the glory of God andin loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wallace Johnson and Marshall M. Jordan, Sr. by Wallace Johnson and Frannie Jordanin loving memory of Louis P. Howell by his familyin loving memory of Michael John Normanly by his family, Patricia, Benjamin, Trish and Jay Walpole

Third Sunday – September 21Altar MemorialThe flowers that adorn the altar are given to the glory of God and With grateful hearts for our children, their spouses, our grandchildren and the clergy of the Episcopal Church of the Advent by Nancy & John Holmes

Baptismal FontThe flowers around the Baptismal Font are given to the glory of God andin thanksgiving and love for Patsy and Henry Simril by Geoff Simril

Fourth Sunday – September 28 Altar MemorialThe flowers that adorn the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Elizabeth Strickland Evins and Thomas Alexander Evins by Mallie and Sonny King, Elizabeth and David Martin, and Alex and Jennifer Evinsin loving memory of Betty McDougal Richardson and Ellen Richardson Cole by her family

FEEL CALLED TO SHARE?Spartanburg Shares, our community’s free medical equipment loan closet and housed at the Advent Outreach Center, is looking for new volunteers. Our mission has been overwhelmed with clients of late, and we need to increase the number of volunteers serving during our three weekly clinic hours. The duties are not strenuous or difficult; we are looking for willing hearts to assist with light administrative tasks and basic equipment management. To learn more about Spartanburg Shares, visit the organization’s website at www.spartanburgshares.org or call Jo-Ellen DeLuca, Shares’ lead volunteer coordinator at 864-504-3699. The Advent representatives to the Spartanburg Shares board—Alan Duesterhaus Lynne Blackman, and Craig Williams—would also be happy to provide you with more details.

There is something for you at the Rose Cornelson Montgomery Library in Satterlee Hall. Do you need current information for conversations at events? We have 134 books published since 2004. Do you want to watch a video you cannot stream via the internet. We have 107 DVDs. Are you weary of reading the same story to your child at her bedtime? We have 562 items she will enjoy. Whether you want a different version or translation of the Bible (29 from which to choose), a book for your juvenile (265 from which to choose), a biography (109 from which to choose), or a fictional work (155 from which to choose): there is something for you at our library. And you can search for items through the church’s website. Go to churchofadvent.org: under the tab “Grow,” click “Quick Links”; under “Helpful Links” click “Rose Cornelson Montgomery Library”; click “Library Search” then “Rose Cornelson Montgomery Library.”

We are in need of more vases for flower delivery. Vases may be left in the church office or in the flower room in Pendleton. Thank you, Martha Blackman

THE ADVENT SHOPPE: Semi-Annual Ten Thousand Villages Sale!! Save 20% on all Jewelry, Gift and Garden items!

UPCOMING EVENTS: MUSIC and YOUTH 8Church of the Advent Concerts and Special Services - 2014-15Announcing at last the concerts and special services which will enhance the worship life of the Advent this season! Of special note are three evensongs to celebrate our adult choirs’ future residency in England in 2016, along with a Christmas Concert featuring the bishop of our diocese, Andrew Waldo!Sunday September 28th & 4:30 p.m. - Service of Choral Evensong in celebration of the ministry of church music and musicians. Works will feature a setting of Psalm 150.Sunday November 2nd @ 9 and 11:15 a.m. - The adult choirs will ding excerpts from the Requiem by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in commemoration of All Souls’ Day.Friday December 19th @ 7 p.m. - “Waldo Baroque”, a concert featuring Bishop Andrew Waldo, who is a fantastic recorder player along with his family members in a concert of seasonal favorites. This concert will also be a fundraiser for the Diocese of Upper South Carolina mission in Cange, Haiti.Monday January 26th - “The Case of St. Yogi the Unbearable”, a musical murder mystery and dinner for adults, offered in conjunction with the American Guild of Organists, Spartanburg Chapter. 6 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program. Special guest: Mark Schweizer of St. James Musical Press, Tryon, NC.Friday February 13th - Musical Valentines, a fundraiser with dinner for the Advent’s youth and choir pilgrimages, folks of all ages invited and encouraged to come! 6 p.m. Dinner, 6:30 p.m. talent show open to children and adults in the music program.Sunday March 15th @ 4:30 p.m. - Service of Choral Evensong for the season of Lent, followed by a concert by Duo de Vista, a flute and guitar duo from Columbia, SC.Sunday April 26th @ 9 and 11:15 a.m. - Choir Recognition Sunday; special music in honor of the end of the 2014-15 Children’s Choir year.Thursday May 14th @ 7 p.m. - Service of Choral Evensong for the Day of Ascension - Come to the Advent to go “up with a shout!”; stay for a wine and cheese reception afterwards.MORE YOUTH NEWS:2014 Youth Confirmands: CnC Confirmation Group resumes meeting on September 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Advent Youth Center. Please continue to keep the following young persons in your prayers as they pursue confirmation: Emma Jameson, JD Copeland, Brooks Bock, Tillman James, Jackson Ellett, Mills Brice, Abigail Campbell, Agnes King.Sunday Night ConneXion begins on September 7 6:30-8 p.m. in the Advent Youth Center with an ALL YOUTH PARTY! Invite your friends for a night of food, fun and awesomeness!!!High School Mission Experience: Project Ecuador 2015: Come out to a Mission Experience interest meeting on September 17 at 7 p.m. in the Advent Youth Center and find out exciting news about a mission excursion to Ecuador for all High School Students. XCentric: Christ Centered Youth: Our Sunday morning youth Christian formation program begins September 21 10:05AM-11:00 a.m. in the Advent Youth Center. Come out and experience the difference a Christ-Centered focus can have on your life. XCentric is designed to speak directly to the concerns and issues facing young people today. Live music from the youth band, relevant conversations from dynamic speakers, and topics designed just for you. XCentric--Xperience the Difference! CANTERBURY COLLEGE CAMPUS MINISTRY: Whether you are a student at Wofford, Converse, USC Upstate, or any of the other colleges in the area there is a place for you at Canterbury! Take a break from studying to enjoy engag-ing conversation, community involvement, food, exciting excursions and activities. Check out the awesome stuff we have planned for this fall under the schedule tab of this app. Whether you have much faith or little, you are welcome! We meet every Wednesday at 8 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of the Advent Youth Center--141 Advent Street Spartan-burg, SC 29302. We have a fall semester kick-off BBQ on the Wofford campus September 4 in front of Old Main from 4-7 p.m. Come enjoy some awesome BBQ as we welcome new and returning students. Canterbury Cosmic Bowling at Star Lanes on September 12 from 10 p.m.-1 a.m ---Come out and have some fun! For more information, please contact David Dixon at ddixon@churchofadvent.org or 864-541-1861. Peer Minister: Mr. Matthew Yochum (Wofford Student)Need the Middle School or High School Youth App? Please text David Dixon at 864-541-1861 to request the link.

141 Advent Street | Spartanburg SC | 29302

9 Parish manaGement

The Episcopal Church of the Advent Analysis of Revenues & Expenses

June 2014

Supporting the Advent’s ministries

YTD Actual LY Actual YTD Total Pledge Contribution $780,090.21 $693,505.57YTD Total Revenues $886,033.26 $800,815.88 YTD Expenses $969,076.56 $836,460.23

2014 VESTRY MEMBERSSENIOR WARDEN

Larry Moore | daddymoe@yahoo.com | 583-9117

JUNIOR WARDEN Andy Oberg | Andyoberg1@att.net | 503-2647

JUNIOR WARDEN - ELECT John Coleman | jnc0922@gmail.com | 237-3363

VESTRY John Bauknight | jbauknight@longleafholdings.com | 699-8412

Bear Boyd | bearboyd@gmail.com | 582-7675 John Brown | jobrown@srhs.com | 579-9192

Stephanie Hall | hallshouse@bellsouth.net | 573-6885 Melissa Johnson | mdjohnson0101@gmail.com | 583-0101

Samuel Galloway, Jr. | Sam.Galloway@RaymondJames.com | 582-7260 Judy Lowry. | jlowry5848@aol.com | 345-2470

Matthew Myers | matthew.myers@firstcitizensonline.com | 596-5022 Joy Oates | joyoates@aol.com | 582-1379

Julie Schwartz | julieschwartz@charter.net | 948-1078 Martha Schwartz | mwschwartz@charter.net | 579-9606

BEN WALPOLE | twalpole1@gmail.com | 253-0277 Emerson Fort Wolfe, Jr | wolfe.emerson@gmail.com | 583-4713

DEADLINE REMINDER Deadline to submit articles for

The Parish Paper is SEPTEMBER 12