The Weekly Messenger

February 23, 2020

A Stephen Ministry Congregation

Our Mission Statement:

“We are followers of Jesus Christ for the sake of the world.”

www.AdventBrevard.org

Dave Jahn, Senior Pastor pjahn@adventlutheranbrevard.org (321-243-1996)

Rick Funk, Lead Pastor of Melbourne Beach Campus & Pastoral Care

pfunk@adventlutheranbrevard.org (321-243-2606)

Jeremy Freye, Pastor of Mission, Outreach & Administration

pfreye@adventlutheranbrevard.org (321-243-0356)

MELBOURNE BEACH CAMPUS 1805 Oak Street Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 Phone: 321-727-1724 Fax: 321-385-7914 Preschool: 321-728-4709 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

SUNTREE CAMPUS 7550 N. Wickham Road Melbourne, FL 32940 Phone: 321-259-8515 Fax: 321-253-3030 Preschool: 321-254-7139 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

MARCH 1, 2020

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7

Psalm 32

Romans 5:12-19

Matthew 4:1-11

TRANSFIGURATION

OF OUR LORD

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Exodus 24:12-18

Psalm 99

2 Peter 1:16-21

Matthew 17:1-9

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

MELBOURNE BEACH SUNTREE Sunday: 9 am Traditional Saturday: 5 pm Informal Traditional 6 pm Service of the Word Sunday: 9 am Contemporary Sunday: 11 am Traditional

SUNTREE CHAPEL HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 am-2 pm or call the church office

SMALL GROUPS DURING LENT

We are forming small groups, asking existing small

groups to study a book called “I Am a Church

Member” during the season of Lent. This is not

about official membership in a church, so don’t

worry if you haven’t joined Advent. The study

pushes back on the whole “club membership”

model of joining a church. Instead, it focuses on

being a member of the Body of Christ and what it

means when we choose to live out our faith

together as part of a congregation. These books

are on sale in the church lobbies for $5. If you are

interested in joining a small group to discuss this

book please contact Lynda, the Pastors’ Assistant.

We already have the following confirmed small

group offerings for anyone to join.

Sundays: 10AM at Suntree Campus:

Starting March 1

Wednesdays: 6PM at Suntree Campus:

Starting March 4

Wednesdays: 7PM at Melbourne Beach Campus:

Starting March 4

ASH WEDNESDAY OPPORTUNITIES

Ash Wednesday (February 26) is a time to reflect

on our relationship with God and a time to return

to God. We will once again offer a unique Ash

Wednesday experience to the community by

providing a “drive-up” opportunity to receive

ashes and a prayer at both campuses. Suntree

Campus: 7- 9AM and 4:30 - 6:30PM. Melbourne

Beach Campus 7 - 9AM. We will also have Ash

Wednesday worship services at 1PM and 7PM at

both campuses which include the imposition of

ashes and Holy Communion.

FOOD PANTRY

This week, Advent's Food Pantry served 12 families

representing 45 individuals. We distributed 20 bags

of food. Current needs: macaroni and cheese,

canned vegetables

WELCOME, VISITORS!

We are glad you are here! Let us know how we

may serve you. There are Connection Cards

located in the pew pockets in front of you.

Please use these Connection Cards to share/

update contact information, to submit a prayer

request, or if you would like a pastor to contact

you. Place the Connection Card in the offering

plate as it goes by. For further information on

any notices you read here, please speak with

one of our Pastors or check at the Welcome

Center. We hope you will worship with us again!

VIALS OF LIFE PROGRAM

The Brevard County Fire Rescue offers a

program called Vial of Life to citizens of Brevard

County. When 911 is called, time is crucial. In

many instances patients are unable to

remember or communicate information that is

critical to providing appropriate care. A “Vial of

Life” speaks for them. The Vial allows individuals

to have their vital medical information such as

medication, medical history, allergies and

emergency contact information readily

available for first responders. The Vial is ideally

stored on the top shelf in the refrigerator. Vials

of Life will be available in the Lobby at Suntree

this weekend. Stop by to pick one up and to

ask any questions or contact Wendy

Poffenberger.

YARD SALE & FAMILY FUN DAY March 29 from

9AM-1PM at our Melbourne Beach campus.

Individuals or groups can rent a parking space

for $15 or two spaces for $25 to sell their yard

sale items. Space is limited. Proceeds benefit

the upcoming Charis Community Garden at

our Melbourne Beach campus. Registration

forms are available in the lobby of each

campus and on the church’s website.

Volunteers are needed to assist with parking.

Please contact Pastor Rick to volunteer. Please

contact Jen Mitz, 321.727.1724 or

graceassistant@AdventLutheranBrevard.org.

with any questions.

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE 02/15 - 02/16: 386

ALTAR FLOWERS

The flowers on the altar at Suntree this morning

are given by the Maxwell James Oskam

Foundation in memory of Kaia Byrd, Christian

Hernandez and Brianna Marie Hissam.

Please remember that we do not place flowers

upon the altar during the season of Lent.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Women's Ministry meeting for all Advent Women

is held the first Monday of each month at 10 am

in the conference room at our Suntree Campus.

BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN is held the first Monday

of each month at 11 am in the church

conference room at our Suntree Campus. All

women of Advent are invited to attend.

MELBOURNE BEACH WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY

GROUP will meet Thursday, February 27th at 1:00

in the Melbourne Beach Campus conference

room. The book we will study and discuss is “The

Girl They Left Behind” by Roxanne Veletzos. Our

facilitator will be Georgia Van Housen. Please join

us for prayer, discussion and fellowship. All

women of Advent are invited to attend, or bring

a friend along, too. We will discuss what our book

for March will be at this meeting if you have

some suggestions. If there are any questions

please call Nancy Anderson.

YOUTH GAME AND DINNER NIGHT

FEB. 29TH AT 5-7PM.

The Youth are invited to bring their favorite

games/board games to play with everyone and

we will end the night at Steak and Shake so

please bring at least $10 for dinner!! Parents can

pick up their youth at Steak and Shake! RSVP to

Ms. Joy or the sign-up board in the Suntree lobby

by Feb 26.

YOUTH BEACH RETREAT: MARCH 6-7TH

Youth get ready for a fun mini weekend at the

beach filled with fun, games, devotions, boat

rides, and fellowship! Friday, March 6th please

arrive at 5:30PM. Pick up will be Saturday, March

7th at 2PM from Doris' house. RSVP to Ms. Joy by Feb. 23rd!

AUDREY’S CLEANING CREW

One of our Confirmation Students, Audrey

Baudek, is currently working on a community

service project through Central Middle School for

the Genesis House. Genesis House has been a

part of our community for more than 40 years

providing a safe and supportive environment for

homeless women and their children needing

emergency shelter, student mothers with children

needing long term housing as they complete

their education, and shelter for pregnant

women. The Melbourne Beach Campus is a

direct ministry partner with the Genesis House.

Audrey is collecting cleaning supply donations at

services February 22/23. Please consider bringing

a donation such as glass, toilet bowl, all purpose,

and tile/grout cleaners; dish soap; laundry

detergent; anti-bacterial wipes; furniture polish;

sponges or anything else to make a house a

clean home. Boxes to collect donations will be in

the church lobbies.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE POSTED CORRECTLY, PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR ENVELOPE NUMBER ON YOUR

CHECK. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A NUMBER, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE.

THIS WEEK AT ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sunday, Feb 23

9:00 am Contemporary Worship Suntree

Kid’s Town Suntree

Traditional Worship M Beach

10:00 am Youth Groups Suntree

10:10 am Aloha Bible Study Suntree

11:00 am Traditional Worship Suntree

Kid’s Town Suntree

6:00 pm Service of the Word M Beach

Monday, Feb 24

10:30 am Sparrows Prayer Group M Beach

11:00 am Monday Bible Study M Beach

Tuesday, Feb 25

8:30 am Mom’s Group Bible Study M Beach

Wednesday, Feb 26 - Ash Wednesday

7:00 am Ashes & A Prayer Both

1:00 pm Worship Service Both

4:00 pm Children’s Chime Choir Suntree

4:30 pm Ashes & A Prayer Suntree

7:00 pm Worship Service Both

Thursday, Feb 27

1:00 pm Women’s Book Study M Beach

5:30 pm Food Pantry Suntree

6:15 pm Brevard Youth Chorus Suntree

6:30 pm Disciple 13 Band Practice Suntree

7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal M Beach

Friday, Feb 28

8:30 am Faithful Folders Suntree

Saturday, Feb 29

5:00 pm Informal Trad. Worship Suntree

Youth Game & Dinner Suntree

COMMUNION MINISTRY

“With this bread and cup we remember your

Word dwelling among us, full of grace and truth.”

The Advent Communion Minister team is

available at both campuses to bring Holy

Communion to members and friends of Advent

who are not able to attend worship services.

Please contact Lynda Herrman, Pastors’ Assistant

or Pastor Rick Funk 321.243.2606 to have Holy

Communion brought to you.

If you would like to put a notice in the Messenger, please email your notice to:

WorshipMedia@AdventLutheranBrevard.org by noon each Tuesday.

General Operating Income & Expense

Through

2/16 Budget for

Month

February Income

32,063 64,467

January Actual

January Budget

2020 YTD Actual

YTD Budget

Income 60,426 63,867 60,426 63,867

Expense 88,515 71,128 88,515 71,128

Difference -28,089 -7,261 -28,089 -7,261

Please note: Expenses only reported for prior month