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The Advent Monthly Advocate

Pastor — Mark Singh-Hueter Pastor’s Email: ThePastor14@gmail.com Office phone: 215-256-9941 Office Email: emarshall@adventharleysville.org WWW.AdventHarleysville.org

Advent Lutheran Church 470 Landis Rd Harleysville, PA 19438

January 2019

Advent’s Guiding Principles— With Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior: We believe salvation is a gift from God, available to everyone We strengthen our faith as we develop our discipleship We are good stewards of all that God provides us We serve the needs of each other, our community and our world We follow God’s will, not our own

Our Welcome Statement : Advent Lutheran Church of Goshenhoppen, a welcoming community of God, believes ALL people are made in God’s image and boundless love and ALL are valued equally within our congregation. We are empowered by God through faith to nurture and cele-brate the vast diversity among individuals – single, married, partnered, divorced – embrace their uniqueness in all aspects of life including race, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental abilities, socioeconomic backgrounds and age. We, at Advent, affirm and welcome you to share life with us and participate in God’s ministry.

Dec 30 - Single Sunday Worship service @ 9:30 am Jan 1 - Happy New Year! Jan 3 & 10 - NO Thursday morning Bible Study Jan 6 - Souderton Men’s Chorus Concert - 3 pm - An Encore Christmas Concert Jan 7 - Team ANNUAL REPORTS are due Jan 8 - Financial Update: 6-7 pm Jan 8 - All Team Night - 7 pm (no mtg Jan 1) Jan 13 - Mentor Sunday - mentors & confirmands 9:45 - 10:45 am Jan 13 - Chili Cook-off - 12:15 pm, following worship Jan 15 - Articles are due for the February Advocate Jan 15 - Council meeting – 7 pm Jan 17 - Thursday Bible Study resumes – 10 am Jan 18 - Habitat for Humanity Build Project Jan 20 - MLK Day of Service 2-4 pm @ Zwingli UCC, Souderton Jan 27 - BCC Exec. Director Dan Scharnhorst at Adult Forum - 9:55 - 10:45 Jan 27 - Annual Congregational Meeting 1:15/ Lunch-12:15 Feb 1-2 Council Retreat : Friday Evening & Saturday 8 am - 12 pm Feb 3 - Souper Bowl of Caring Feb 3 - Hoagies sold by the Youth to Benefit Bear Creek Camp Scholarships Feb 3 - Special Adult Forum - Steve & Jean Godsall-Myers: 2017 in Wittenberg, Germany Feb 6-9 Save the date: Sandy Relief NJ Mission Trip - see Stan Wilhelmson Feb 10 - Fair Trade Sunday : 9:45 – 10:45 / Mentor Sunday : 9:45 - 10:45 am Feb 10 - Valentine Care package Donation are due! Feb 10 - Book Club 6-8 pm - “Drama High” Feb 16 - Love Thy Neighbor Event – Movie Night & Desserts, 6-9 pm March 8 RED CROSS blood Drive - Save the Date

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HAPPY NEW YEAR Changing Seasons, Healthy Changes.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Happy New Year!

December was the season for Christmas Trees, holiday parties, joy and gift-giving. We’re now entering the season of exercise machines, diets, guilt and New Year’s Resolutions. It’s a time to evaluate the previous year, face what is to come, and commit to some changes. It can be a very good time of year.

We need times, and reminders, for change.

I remember my dad talking about one of the disadvantages of living on a tropical island. I grew up

in Papua New Guinea, where my parents were missionaries for 18 ½ years. We were always near

the ocean, and did a lot of fishing, snorkeling, swimming, and basking in the sunshine. (Of course

my parents had a lot of work too, but that’s not the issue here.) Dad talked of missing the seasons

in the USA. He missed them not just because he liked watching the leaves change color, and the

snow-covered ground, and the new shoots popping out in the spring. He missed the reminder of

the passage of time. He had no approaching winter to remind him to store things away, and no

sudden sunshine to drive him to spring cleaning. He missed the motivations of that yearly cycle.

We have the reminders of the weather – the barren tree branches stretching into the harsh winter

air. We also have the New Year’s reminder. Another year is done. What did we do? How will we

begin this next year? What will we recommit to? What will we change?

I’d like to make some suggestions. They will help you, as a Christian and a member of this commu-

nity in Christ called Advent Lutheran Church. They will also make a difference to the congregation.

The results can be energizing in our ministry and worship.

Here are some recommended New Year’s Resolutions. Commit to them – really commit to them -

for at least January, then decide if they are worth continuing.

If you do commit, I’ll bet you continue!

1. I will worship weekly, seeking to praise God and to listen to God’s word, to be welcomed and to welcome others.

2. I will pray daily, deepening a connection with God, asking for God to help me and to help Advent to be faithful to God’s will.

3. I will reach out to at least one person in Christ’s name, either by discussing my faith with them or inviting them to church with me.

It doesn’t sound tough, does it? Just good basic discipleship. It’s not tough…unless you’ve gotten

out of the habit, or things have been too hectic, or you’ve been awfully tired, or ….

Make the new year’s resolution. Ask God to help you keep it. Then do everything you can to make

this the best decision of the new year. May God bless you, and Advent Lutheran, in the year ahead!

Your Partner in Christ’s Ministry, Pastor Mark

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Adult Forum and the Living Lutheran Magazine

The Living Lutheran magazine belongs to the people of the ELCA in all our diversity. Every Advent household receives a monthly copy of this wonderful resource that:

Nurtures awareness of Christ’s presence in our lives and the world.

Shares stories of God’s people living their faith.

Connects us with the global Christian community.

Provides an open forum for discussion.

Challenges us to bring God’s grace and care to all.

Each week during the Sunday morning Adult Forum we will read and discuss an article from the Living Lutheran. Feel free to bring your own magazine, but copies will also be available. Although reading the article before you attend is helpful, it is not necessary. Many of the articles we will be discussing are only 1 page. Please join us Sundays mornings at 9:55 in the parlor!

Advent’s Book Club – “Drama High” by Michael Sokolove

Sunday, February 10 from 6-8 PM – Light refreshments will be served

Advent’s Book Club is a great opportunity for fellowship, discussion, and expanding your hori-zons. Books are available to borrow via “Book in a Bag” from the Indian Valley Library. Please see Carrie Ryan or Karen Evans to borrow a book.

Why would the multimillionaire producer of Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and Miss Saigon take his limo from Manhattan to the struggling former steel town of Levittown, PA, to see a high school production of Les Misérables? ... To see the show performed by the astoundingly successful theater company at Harry S Truman High School, run by its legendary director, Lou Volpe. Michael Sokolove, a Levittown native and former student of Volpe’s, chronicles the drama director’s last school years and follows a group of student actors as they work through riveting dramas both on and off the stage. This is a story of an economically depressed but proud town finding hope in a gifted teacher and the magic of theater.

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Library Highlights Please visit Advent’s Library for these and other wonderful books and videos for all ages.

All the Best Questions (and some answers too) by Jeremy Steele Pastor Jeremy Steele has spent his career answering teens’ questions about faith, life, and the world, and this book brings all the toughest questions he’s gotten, together in one book…with some answers, too. From theology to evolution, All the Best Questions! will help young people get answers to the questions they’re afraid to ask-and give them the tools they need to wrestle with their own answers.

The Very Best Story EVER TOLD by Robin Currie The Gospel with American Sign Language

Little Steps, Big Faith by Dawn Rundman How the science of early childhood development can help you grow your child’s faith

- Isaiah 43:1

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.”

Upcoming Youth Events

10th Annual BOX City Event – March 23-24

Box City is sponsored by Saint James Lutheran Church, Limerick In partnership with area congregations to support Main St. Homeless Shelter, Pottstown. During this event, youth hear real-life stories about homelessness. They will discuss this social issue, and experience sleeping outside in a cardboard box. The event is for youth in grades 7-12 and their adult chaperones. More information to come.

Tuscarora Lutheran Retreat (formerly Harvey Cedars) – April 5-7

Join hundreds of youth (grades 7-12) as we gather together to worship, form new friendships and praise God. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and per-fect. Romans 12:2

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SOUTH DAKOTA Servant Trip – Summer 2019

In July 2019, a group of Advent youth will be traveling to the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. They will be traveling with youth throughout the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod (SEPA). During this servant trip they will be assisting the Tree of Life ministries in their daily work while gaining a better understanding of the Lakota culture and the Native American experience. During the ten day trip, they will also participate in cultural learning experiences, hold small group discussions, encounter a variety of Lakota people, do some sightseeing, experience the beautiful land of South Dakota and worship with our Lutheran brothers and sisters while in Rapid City.

This is a big trip to make from Pennsylvania, costing about $1,300 per person with meals, lodging, supplies, admission costs and travel expenses. Support our youth by becoming a shareholder! Shares will be available to purchase starting in January. As a shareholder you will receive: a post card from the youth during their trip, an invitation to the Shareholders Dinner in the fall and most importantly, an impact in the faith formation of a youth at Advent.

What is a Thrivent Action Team?

Think about an unmet need in your community and how you could help. Apply to lead your volunteer team in a one-time fundraiser, service activity or educational event that can be completed within 90 days. Once your project is approved, you'll receive a Thrivent Action Kit, including: a promotional banner, invitations and thank-you cards, Thrivent Action Team T-shirts, and a $250 Community Impact Card you can use as seed money to get your project off the ground and make a bigger impact.

All Thrivent members are eligible to lead a Thrivent Action Team. Benefit members are eligible to lead two Thrivent Action Teams per calendar year, and associate members are eligible to lead one per calendar year. See the bulletin board for more information.

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CONNECT is a fun filled weekend at Bear Creek Camp during the winter! It’s a time to CONNECT with God and CONNECT with your friends. We have a blast doing all of the fun activities that Bear Creek Camp has to offer during the winter, plus all the other great activities you’ve come to expect! The weekend kicks off on Friday night and runs until Sunday after lunch. This year at CONNECT our theme is “Love All.” We’re told that we should love others just as God loves us but what does that really mean? Is it really possible to love everyone? During the weekend we will be talking about how actions such as including others and showing compassion when someone makes a mistake can go a long way and help us to learn how to truly love one another. Come with open hearts and join us for some great conversations! Register online at

bearcreekcamp.org

Jan 11 - 13 is 7th - 12th grade CONNECT Jan 25 -27 is 4th -8th grade CONNECT

FUN FACTS ABOUT BEAR CREEK CAMP

Did you know……. There are MANY discounts available to attend Bear Creek Camp!:

1. Early Bird: $15 discount, eligible if registered by March 1

2. First Time To Camp: $25 discount (Except for TRY Camp)

3. Sibling: First child full price, second will receive a $30 discount, each additional receives a $100 discount.

4. Bring a Friend: $25 discount when a current camper refers a friend who is NEW.

5. Advent camperships: We have a least 3 full camperships available! (But wait…there’s more!)

6. EVERYONE at Advent can receive a Bear Creek Ambassador discount each year!

SAVE THE DATES

January 27: Visit from Dan Scharnhorst, Executive Director of Bear Creek Camp

Now is the time to start planning for Summer! We are very fortunate to have Dan visiting us at Advent on this Sunday morning to meet with youth, adults, and parents. Parents, mark your calendars and plan to join this special opportunity and time of sharing. Learn more about this important ministry and get all of your questions answered!

February 3: Hoagie Super Bowl BCC Fundraiser

Start at Advent for all of your Super Bowl planning! Orders will be taken in January. Hoagies are great for sharing, serving at parties, or just so you don’t have to make dinner! You will also be helping to support this important outdoor ministry. Proceeds will go towards Bear Creek subsidies for Advent youth to attend summer camp at BCC.

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Advent Lutheran Church presents The Souderton High School Alumni Men’s Chorus Encore Christmas Concert.

- Jon Leight, director - Sunday January 6, 2019, 3:00 pm

This could be your last chance to hear live Christmas music until next year!

The Men’s Chorus, under the direction of Jon Leight, was organized in 1997. They present over

twenty concerts annually for churches, retirement communities, and area corporations. Leight

was formerly the Vocal Music Director at Souderton Area High School for twenty years. The chorus

is accompanied by Beverly Stover and Susie Childs (piano), and Vincent M. Ryan (organ).

All participants in the chorus are SAHS alumni. A reception will follow. . For more information:

Vincent Ryan, music@adventharleysville.org or 215.256.9941. (see flyer on next page)

Bear Creek Camp (Reflections by Pastor Mark)

As chaplain of Bear Creek Camp Summer Camp Week One in 2018, I was preparing for Friday bonfire (worship) and asked some kids the following:

“What positive change has BCC made for you?”

Here are seven of the first eight answers I got.* Not the best of the best. These were THE actual comments (sequentially presented) from a group of youth where I asked the question.

Helped me grow up, understand my faith more, figure out what I believe.

Made me be a happier person, gave me a place to go (away from the daily stuff, phones, etc)

Meeting new people, which helps support me (and I can help them)

Making new friends, getting away from things (more time to explore and connect to nature; phones keep you inside).

Gives me something to look forward to every year.

Brought new friends; made me a happier person.

Helped me make a lot of new friends.

A pretty glowing endorsement. So if your daughter or son is not going to BCC, why not? If money is an issue, we can take care of that; let’s talk. If there’s another concern or question, voice it. I’d love to listen and share.

Pastor Mark Singh-Hueter

* Editor’s note: FYI, The eighth answer was hilarious, but not appropriate for this article.

Pastor Mark will be chaplain again, for week 1 of Summer Camp ( June 16-22).

This is his 13th year as the 1st week Bear Creek Camp Chaplain

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Sunday, January 13

(right after the 2nd service) IT’S BAAAAACK!!! We are looking for 5 or 6 individuals to participate in a Chili Cook- Off Contest. Yes, that’s right. Join us Jan 13th, 12 noon (after 2nd Service)

Participants please arrive 10:30 to 11:00 am for set up. The contest will begin at 12:15. Winner will be announced at 1:00

Spoons and tasting cups will be provided, you just bring the Chili!!

Rules: 1. No topping allowed (i.e. Sour Cream, Cheese) 2. Ingredients (not quantity) must be printed and displayed at the table (for allergy reasons) 3. Prepare 4-6 quarts and bring in your own Crockpot. 4. Do not put your name on the crockpot.

Sign up sheet is in the Fellowship Hall

Special Adult Forum, Feb 3, 2019. “Looking back at Looking back…” We will gather early in 2019 to look back at 2017 when the world and the small town of Witten-

berg looked back to the early days of the 16th century (1517 ish). Pastor Steve and Jean Godsall

-Myers will share their experiences of what happened during the Summer (with a little Spring

and Fall thrown in) of 2017 in Lutherstadt Wittenberg.

What did it mean?

What will it mean for those who observed and celebrated and remembered?

Steve and Jean were first hand observers from their stations in the Castle Church where they

volunteered from the end of April through the end of October

Learning Day: Canoeing the Mountains

Save the date: Our Synod’s Brave New Church initiative and the Innovation Incubator of the Presbytery of Philadelphia will host the Rev. Dr. Tod Bolsinger, author of “Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory,” for an ecumenical equipping event on Thursday, Feb. 28, 10 am to 3 pm, at United Lutheran Seminary. We invite you to read this book in preparation for this gathering. Stay tuned for the formation of related reading cohorts.

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Habitat for Humanity Build Project

In Late Fall 2018, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware

County began a Faith Build project in Bridgeport, PA -- constructing a twin home which will be

built and supported by churches in the surrounding communities. Advent Lutheran is providing

a sponsorship which includes one build day at the construction site for up to 10 Advent volun-

teers, plus an invitation to the Home Dedication when the house is completed. The Advent

Build Day is scheduled for Friday, January 18, 2019 - to kick off the weekend for Martin Luther

King Day of Service! 10 Advent members signed up to participate at the site on Build Day. Thank

you for supporting social outreach in our community! ~ Social Ministry Team

Shepherd's Shelf is a local emergency food cupboard located at Christ

Lutheran Church, 2211 Mainland Road, in Harleysville. They are in need of ad-

ditional volunteers to ensure the program continues.

Every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6:15 - 8:00 pm, volunteers (age

12+) help to distribute food items to those in need. Positions available are

general helpers, carrying bags to client's cars, registration desk, and computer operators.

If you are able to help, please use this link to access the Sign-Up Genius volunteer list:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da9a62ea3f85-shepherds

Please contact Sunny Hassett on Advent's Social Ministry team with any questions.

Valentine’s Day Care Packages for College Students:

It was great to see our college students at Advent over winter break! Many are now back to school for the spring semester. Please help us stay connected to our college students and let them know their church family is thinking of them. Social Ministry is

collecting donations of healthy snacks, popcorn, hot chocolate, candy, school supplies, and gift cards to send to our Advent college students. Donations are due by Sunday, February 10, in the coat room bin. If your child is currently in college, please provide their school address to Jen Brown at jmbrown21@hotmail.com or 215-234-8206. Thank you for supporting our college students this semester!!

A BIG THANK YOU to our generous Advent members!!

Over 100 Angel Tree gifts were delivered to the students at Silver Springs Martin Luther School. Thank you for sharing your blessings and making the holidays brighter for these children who struggle with emotional and behavioral challenges.

Your generosity is much appreciated! ~ Advent Social Ministry Team

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Articles for the February

Advocate are due: January 15

Sponsor Price List sign up on the

Hallway Bulletin Board.

2019 Charts are now posted!

Flowers: $ 10.00 / each (2 Flower sponsors/wk) Bulletins: $ 10.00 / wk Candles: $ 5.00 / wk Bread: $ 5.00 / month

In November: $ 182.00 was directed to

Advent Lutheran Church through the Thrivent Choice program.

Thank you to: Barbara Bailey

If you are throwing away your old, used ink cartridges: Please don’t! Please bring them to the office work-room. There is a basket in which to deposit them, on the counter, directly below the Team mailboxes. Thank you!

We appreciate it, as Advent Church gets rewards from Staples, for turning those in. (No toner; only ink cartridges)

Please choose: Advent Lutheran Church of

Goschenhoppen, as your charity – at

www.smile.amazon.com

“Here I am, Lord”

Ushers are needed for Worship, at both services

See Rachelle Shollenberger . We will train.

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Many , many Thanks to all of my family at Advent for their constant prayers, thoughts and caring

concern as I went through my recent heart catheterization. All tests show that I am doing well and

healing as a result of your prayers. ~ Laurie Carrington

Thank you Christmas Musicians for all of your hard work, practice and great music for our Christ-mas worship! This busy time of year demands much from us, and we value your commitment to spending your time and talent in church. We are so proud of each of you. - Sincerely Mr. Ryan

Thank you Joan and Joe Kelley for your recent donation to the Music Memorial Fund in honor of

your daughter Sue and her husband Bill Hardwick. With your contribution, we were able to pur-

chase a bass xylophone in compliment our Orff Instrument collection. Expect to hear more from

the Orff instruments in 2019! ~ Vince Ryan

Guidelines for Assisting Ministers

Have questions about the various ways you can serve during worship? Perhaps you are already serving in a role, but still have some questions?

The Worship and Music Team has created Guidelines for Assisting Ministers: acolyte, crucifer, communion assistants, greeters, lector, nursery assistant, ushers and worship assistant. The guidelines are hanging on a brochure rack in the fellowship hall by the GIFT bulletin board. Please feel free to take any brochures you are interested in!

Krispy Kreme - a Sweet fund-raiser

On Saturday, December 15th Calvin Ribelin held a fundraiser for this Eagle Scout project to raise money to build 10 raised planting boxes at the Salford Mennonite and Advent Lutheran Church Garden. Produce harvested from the garden is donated to individuals in need in our community and to local nonprofit agencies. Calvin sold Krispy Kreme doughnuts outside the Landis store in Harleysville.

His goal was to raise $700 to purchase the materials needed for his project. The total amount raised through donations and doughnut sales totaled $1,790. Calvin is extremely grateful to the members of Advent, Salford Mennonite Church, and the local community for supporting him in his Eagle Scout project fundraiser. Money Calvin raised that will not be used for his project will be donated to the garden. He hopes to build the planting boxes at the garden in late March or early April before the planting season.

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General OFFICE HOURS

Mon thru Thurs 8 am—4 pm;

closed Fridays

NURSERY HELPERS NEEDED

We are looking for helpers in the Nursery.

Help is need at the 8:30 & 11:00 am services.

It is a good way to get to know others in our Church Family.

Please let Becky Fisher or Judi Greene know that you will help in the nursery!

Team CHAIR or Office Title COUNCIL LIAISON

Executive President Bill Kesack

Executive Vice President Steve Nevin

Executive Treasurer Ben Potter

Executive Secretary Tom McDonough

Christian Education Susan Stratton Susan Stratton

Fellowship Leda Tompkins/Trish Barth Trish Barth

Finance Dean Shollenberger Ben Potter

Property Stan Wilhelmson/Harry Johnson Gary Strayer

Social Ministry Doretta Roessler Virginia Woodbury

Stewardship Sarah Self Mike Taylor

Welcome Kevin Self Andy Hassett

Worship & Music Rachelle Shollenberger Rachelle Shollenberger

*Recording Secretary for Council Meetings is Kim Sekiya

All Teams meet the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7 pm : come out to contribute your talents!

Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm

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Members with PRAYER CONCERNS June Barto, Joan Brown, Tayler Garges, Charlotte Kalbfleish, Sally Keenan, Belle Miller, Anna Mary Reese, Polly Sherry, Mark Taylor, Eryn Werner, Edith Young.

Prayers for those in the Military & Abroad Sgt. Clinton Bowen, Corey Clark, Matthew DeVoll Patty Jean Oelschlager, Robert Mayfield,

TJ Thomas Taikina, FRIENDS & FAMILY with PRAYER CONCERNS:

*The family of John Erb (father of Doretta Roessler) *The family of Al Harrington (father of Karen Christian) Ed & Natalie Allen (friends of Advent) George Bernick (father in law of Colleen Gular) Tom Blass (father of Sarah Lamberth) Remy Bowes (DaLuz friend’s baby) Jack Bragger (friend of Jo Wilhelmson) Kevin Braun (friend of Brad Grunewald) Anna Marie & Paul Brown (sister & brother-in-law of Kathy Tucholski) Bob Brown (friend of Sally Keenan) Bill Bubb (relative of Joy Clemmer) Caroline Canterbury (Goddaughter of Jen Forwood) Laurie Carrington (friend of Advent) Lori Check (friend of Sally Keenan) Charles Christy Jr ( Judi Greene) Barbara Clemmer (family of Joy Clemmer) Taylar Croft (niece of Cherie Werner) Rachel Cummins (niece of Kim Kesack) George Dale (father of Ingrid Dale-Ali) Bob & Pat Davidson (friends of Betsy Smith) George Edwards (brother-in-law of Jo Wilhelmson) Janet Edwards (sister of Jo Wilhelmson) Bob Fad (brother of Kathy Tucholsky) Wayne Gower (father of Kathy Farrell) Carol Granieri (friend of Betsy Smith) Rudy Gular, Sr (father-in-law of Colleen Gular) Mark Hausman (friend of Joy Clemmer) Fred Helwig (brother-in-law of Eileen Solomon) Phil Hentz (mother of Linda Booth) Walter Holman (Father of Dan Holman) Laura Holmes (friend of Ed & Natalie Allen) Jim Hutchinson (father of Tim Hutchinson) Nancy Kahn (Lynn Scheckenbach)

Charlie Keim (friend of Betsy Smith) Shirley Kurchinsky (mother of Pam Ryba) Layle LeFever (friend of the Scheckenbachs) Cheryl Leh Christopher Mahoney (nephew of Colleen Gular) Anthony Marro (son-in-law of Carrie Johnson) Melanie Martino (friend of the Hammonds) Jim Maskas (brother-in-law of Kathy Tucholski) Connie McClure (mother of Kevin McClure) Jack Milkovitz (friend of Betsy Smith) Ruthann Miller (friend of Betsy Smith) Karen Millisor (cousin of Trish Barth) Melissa Mull (friend of Betsy Smith) Michael Murphy (brother-in-law of Ed &Natalie Al-len) Elizabeth Myers (friend of Colleen Gular) Jim Musselman (friend of the Mensingers ) Cathe Patterson (friend of Colleen Gular) Kim Peterson (niece of JoAnn Mensinger) Phyllis & Art Phillips (friends of Betsy Smith) Dave Podhiny (friend of Jo Wilhelmson) Mike Rafter (friend of Eileen Solomon) Celene Reavy (friend of Allison Moll) Paul Ribelin (father of Rob Ribelin) Angie Rittenhouse (friend of Cherie Werner) Gayle Roberts, (friend of Sally Keenan ) Ray Sague (father of Ben & Ethan Sague) Ed Schanely (uncle of Lynn Scheckenbach) Hank Scheckenbach (family of the Scheckenbachs) Bill & Cindy Scheetz (friends of Ginny Ward) Sarah Sedlak (friend of Becky Fisher) Amy Smith (friend of Kim & Hiro Sekiya) Pete and Marta Smith’s son Ned Spitzig (father of RuthE Potter) Cindy Stegle (daughter of Betty Schantz) Yvonne Sweeney (friend of Brad Grunewald) Joe Sykes (father of Sandi Fisher) Denise Tontarski (friend of Betsy Smith) Linda Treese (mother of Kim Kesack) Billy Virtue (friend of Betsy Smith) * we pray for the family of the deceased

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January Birthdays

01/03 Caleb Miller 01/06 Kim Ribelin 01/06 Russ Walker 01/07 Judy Patti 01/07 Doretta Roessler 01/08 Blake Gular 01/09 Dan Bergey 01/09 Brittney Booth 01/10 Tyler Duncan 01/11 Jen Cairns 01/11 Paul Koch 01/11 Merlyn Singh-Hueter 01/13 Luke Ryan 01/15 Charles Forsythe 01/15 Tom McDonough 01/16 Colleen Gular 01/18 Mae Grafton 01/18 JoAnn Mensinger 01/19 Aaron Heck 01/19 Jacob Holloway 01/20 Thomas Holloway 01/20 Travis Tompkins 01/21 Will Stover 01/22 Robert Barth Jr. 01/22 Susan Taylor 01/23 Joann Talarico 01/25 Taylor Moyer 01/25 Cass Scheuren 01/25 Charlotte Vincent 01/27 Miriam Geiger 01/27 Bill Haig 01/27 Cassandra Singh-Hueter 01/27 Kayla Tompkins 01/28 Joe Kelley Jr. 01/30 Ashley Carosi 01/30 Erin Carosi 01/30 Anne Klepfer 01/30 Andy Vincent 01/30 Jo Wilhelmson 01/31 Steve Cairns

Advent member, Mae Grafton,

will be celebrating her

100th birthday on January 18th

January Baptisms

01/01 Gwendolyn Miller

01/02 Dylan Ribelin

01/03 Christine Duncan

01/05 Reagan Taylor

01/05 Wendy Taylor

01/08 Conner Forwood

01/08 Sarah Self

01/10 Sally Keenan

01/13 Matthew Moll

01/15 Eric Barth

01/17 Rachel Barth

01/18 Aidan McClure

01/18 Gail Wightman

01/24 Craig Forwood

01/25 Alex Holloway

01/25 Will Miller

01/28 Nicole McDonough

Staff

Ministers: All the people of Advent Pastor: Pastor Mark Singh-Hueter Minister of Music : Vincent M. Ryan Office Administrator: Evie Marshall Sexton: Bob Parsons Nursery Caregiver: Joann Talarico Coordinator of Spiritual Development: Carrie Ryan

Lay Eucharist Ministers: Betty Keck, Jim Keenan, Joan Kelley,

Norma Lugar, Carrie Ryan, Shirl DeVoll

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Please find a replacement, if you are unable to serve on the date assigned

ASSISTING MINISTERS CHART - JANUARY 2019 8:30 Worship 06-Jan 13-Jan 20-Jan 27-Jan

Acolyte Julea Foley Dylan Ribelin Jake Forwood Jonah Stover

Coffee Hour Deb Haig Deb Haig Betty Keck Betty Keck

Colleen Gular Colleen Gular Joan Kelley Joan Kelley

Communion Diana McClure Diana McClure Emily Vincent Emily Vincent

Assist. Kevin McClure Kevin McClure Rod Werley Rod Werley

Council Liaison Rachelle Shollenb. Bill Kesack Andy Hassett Michael Taylor

Crucifer Jackson Self Ethan Ribelin Aidan McClure

Greeters Pat and Carl Brad & Nancy The Self Family Carrie Johnson

Driscoll Grunewald Kathy Tucholski

Lector Leitha Foley Dolores Bowlan Cindy James Virginia Woodbury

Nursery Wendy Taylor Sarah Self Colleen Gular Ingrid Dale-Ali

Joann Talarico Joann Talarico Joann Talarico Joann Talarico

Ushers Ron Bowlan Ron Bowlan Kevin Self Kevin Self

Ben Potter Ben Potter Joe Kelley Joe Kelley

Worship Assist. Garrett Ryan Rob Ribelin Rich Lantz Eileen Solomon

Welcome Table Kevin Self Kim Kesack Norma Lugar Ginny Ward

Altar Guild Joan Brown Joan Brown Joan Brown Joan Brown

Counters Janine Nevin Kathy Tucholski Dean Shollenberger Dean Shollenberger

Ron Bowlan Cindy James Linda Johnson Linda Johnson

11:00 Worship 06-Jan 13-Jan 20-Jan 27-Jan

Acolyte Kendall Moyer Sarah Stratton Aaron Heck Liam Kernan

Communion Becky Fisher Becky Fisher Kim Kesack

Assist. Lisa Holloway Lynn Scheckenbach Doretta Roessler Sharon Strayer

Council Liaison Steve Nevin Susan Stratton Bill Kesack Steve Nevin

Greeters Michelle Kurosz Stratton Family Carosi Family Leda Tompkins

Lector Michelle Kurosz Kim Sekiya Stan Wilhelmson Maggie Kraus

Nursery Joann Talarico Joann Talarico Joann Talarico Joann Talarico

Amy Bowman Anna Stratton Leda Tompkins

Ushers Carl Bowman Tim Scheckenbach Steve Nevin Gary Strayer

Andy Stratton &

Eddie Fisher Donald Roessler Manny Rota-

Talarico

Worship Assist. Marc Holloway Manny Rota-Talarico Bill Kesack Jim Kraus

Welcome Table Amy Bowman Kim Sekiya Jo Wilhelmson Barb Bailey