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Letter From Our Pastor
Advent Presbyterian Church
Contact us at the Cordova Campus: Phone: (901) 755-6290 Fax: (901) 753-9407 1879 N Germantown Pkwy Cordova, TN 38016 www.adventpres.com
Advent’s Mission:
As disciples, to cause God great joy by
sharing His love with others as we have experienced it in
Jesus Christ!
Contact us at the Arlington Campus: Phone: (901) 483-7295 Fax: (901) 753-9407 6176 Chester Street Arlington, TN 38002 www.adventarlington.com
Advent Announcer
November/December 2017 Newsletter
Stay Woke
Some might think all weekends were created equal, but I'm here to declare, they are
not! Ask any Advent student: NaCoMe is undoubtedly the best weekend of the year!
Our youth ministry fall retreat will take place November 10-12, and as always, it will
be an incredible time to have fun, worship Christ, grow closer together and closer to
God. We will be thinking hard together about some real issues.
It's not hard to see that this world is broken. There is hatred, jealousy, arrogance,
deception, and prejudice; and that’s just in my own heart! In our world we see horri-
ble crime, terrible injustice, depression on the rise, broken families, murder, and dis-
ease. But just the fact that we can all agree on this means there’s a desire in us for
something greater, something better.
We see glimpses of that something better when we see actions of reconciliation
and attempts at righting wrongs; but what are we working towards? That’s where
Christ steps into this world and creates a people of faith in Him with a magnificent
hope to offer to His creation. This is more than a call to social justice or an attempt
at an American utopia. This is real hope from a certain future invading the present
with a faith-producing love.
At NaCoMe, we will be studying I Thessalonians 5. This passage springs from a dis-
cussion of Christ’s second coming, or second advent. We find ourselves between
the two advents of Christ. So more than just our church name, we are advent peo-
ple. At NaCoMe, we are talking about how the hope of Christ’s second advent
shapes our lives as kingdom people now, using the theme “STAY WOKE.” We get
this theme from I Thessalonians 5:6, which says we are children of the day, so we
should stay awake and keep watch. In that is the whole idea of watching and wait-ing for Christ's return. It's a deep desire for things to be made right, to be with our
Savior, to see the Kingdom of God fully realized in our world.
But this verb even goes one step further. Instead of a passive watching and waiting,
looking out a window while twiddling our thumbs, it implies action to bring the fu-
ture reality into the present. Staying woke means realizing what God is doing in the
world and being aware of where He is leading us. Staying woke means enacting the
future Kingdom of God in the way we love each other, love outsiders, bring peace
and justice, and offer hope.
So pray for the many students and advisors participating in
the best weekend ever at NaCoMe. As well, pray for Advent,
that we can be advent people that offer an incredible hope
to this world. If we stay woke, if we are constantly shaped by
the future offered to us by Christ’s return, then we can live as
people with a certain hope, embodying love, and showing
the power of faith.
Cheerios!
Greg Aydt
Advent’s Vision:
Equip Creating disciples grounded in the Bible, able to witness for Christ, win others to Him, and follow Christ as Savior and Lord in their daily lives.
Embrace Nurturing a sincere atmosphere of prayer, caring and sharing, as we remain closely united in spirit and encourage one another in the things of God.
Exalt Providing an environment in which members and visitors glori-fy God and celebrate their faith in Jesus Christ as we worship God together.
Expand Demonstrating the Gospel as am-bassadors of Christ through acts of loving concern, compassion, mission and service to members, the community and beyond.
O n a M i s s i o n o f L o v e
Stewardship Update
Sunday, December 24th Christmas Eve Worship
Cordova campus: 10am— Traditional Communion 4pm—Contemporary Candlelight
Arlington campus: 11am—Traditional Communion
5pm—Candlelight
Christmas Memories at Advent...Taking a stroll through
Christmas memories…and making new ones too!
Puppets l Santa l Live Nativity Crafts l Cookie-Decorating |
Carolers | Face Painting Photo Booth
Saturday, December 9th 10 am-12 pm
IT’S ALL FREE
Cordova campus: Saturday, 11/25 from 10 am-2 pm
Arlington campus: Sunday, 11/26 from 12-3 pm
LOTS of hands needed to decorate our church for Christmas! Come and be a part of helping make the church feel magical during
this glorious time of year—food served!
Pledge Cards Received: 191
Total amount of pledges: $1,311,568
2018 Stewardship Campaign
Goal: $1,450,000 Pledge Card Goal: 250
90%
November/December 2017
GIVING IS MINISTRY Local Missions
Reaching out to our neighborhoods
Riverwood Elementary School
Contact Lynne Lichtermann to learn how you can be
part of this local mission.
[email protected] or 496-9790
Burrito Ministry
Collecting sleeping bags through February.
Contact Dale Tinner
828-2472 or [email protected]
Care Team
The care team has a freezer where they store meals
and deliver meals to those in need when someone is
sick or has been in the hospital.
Contact Christy Williams
[email protected] or 217-5658
Advent’s Food Pantry
Re-stocking the pantry is an easy way to give back.
Needs: peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, pasta, meat
items, canned beans, veggies, soups, stews and fruit.
Contact John and Annette Johnson
NOVEMBER IS CHURCH-WIDE FOOD DRIVE
[email protected] or 581-3683
Family Promise
Advent will host up to 4 transitionally displaced fami-
lies through the holidays. Many opportunities to
serve and love on these families.
Contact Saprina Bowman653-6988
See these smiling faces and fun
activities for all ages?
These pictures give you a peek into some of the things we have
done on Wednes-day nights during
EPIC this semester.
We’re building a culture of Christian
community by eating, playing, worshiping and
sharing God’s Word together.
Come join us in January as we
begin our next 10 weeks of fun and
learning!
Memphis Missions and More
In search for something
meaningful for those you
love and appreciate, Ad-
vent’s Women in Ministry
are offering a different
kind of gift. Support Mis-
sions!
December 3rd
Lindsay Hall
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Monthly Advent Events
Adventurers Thanksgiving Lunch Thursday, November 16th @ 12 pm
CLUB WINDWARD RSVP for lunch: Sally Lytle 907-9661
Cost: $10
God’s Advent Book Club Thursday, November 16th @ 10 am Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month Contact Jayn Lando [email protected]
Book: What She Left Behind by Ellen Marie Wiseman
Cordova Membership Mini-Series
NOVEMBER 5, 12, 19 & 26
10:15-10:45—Lindsay Hall
Huddle Sunday Nights, Cordova campus
5-7 pm
Connect Groups We meet at both campuses on Sundays from 10-11 am
Come and join the discussion.
NaCoMe Youth Retreat November 10-12
Register in person or online Adventyouthministry.com
A.C.T.S. We meet at the Arlington campus on the 3rd
Sunday following church service from 12-4 pm.
Questions? Greg Aydt—724-698-4264
Youth Leadership Memphis FUNDRAISER DINNER
Thursday
November 16th
6:30 pm
Working with young men
to develop
character through work
and mentorship,
teaching life skills.
—FREE Spaghetti Dinner—
Questions? Contact Earl Stephens 355-2173
Guest Speaker: Dan Eubanks
Christmas Baskets—Work Day
Assembling Christmas baskets in Lindsay Hall at the
Cordova campus from 9-5 Friday, 11/17.
Bring a snack to share and we’ll play some Christmas music!
Questions? Contact Carolyn Moss 647-5692 or
[email protected] We’ll start selling them after Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, December 12th 6 –8 pm
You and your girlfriends, mom, sisters are all invited to reserve a seat or even host a table of 8 for an evening of
pampering, relaxation, and laughter!
Tickets: $20 per person or $150 for a table of eight
Entertainment: Quick Silver Quartet
Guest Speaker: Carrie Anderson, WMC TV sports caster
Childcare available with reservation. The Men’s Ministry will cook, serve and clean up.
Caroline Tinner 493-4080 or Janice Lamer 826-8698
Sat., Nov. 18th
Christmas on the Square
3:00-7:00 pm Arlington’s annual gathering in the Depot Square
with many sights and sounds of Christmas,
and numerous activities and
Christmas crafts for children.
Church contact: Lyle Conley (901-301-8033).
Sat., Nov. 11th
Men’s Veteran’s Day
Breakfast
7:30 am Men, we will be joining the men at Hope
Presbyterian Church for a special breakfast
honoring all veterans. It takes place at Hope
Church in Cordova in their South Hall
(use entrance 1 or 2). It features the Marine
Corps League Color Guard and guest speaker
Barry Rice. Cost is free for veterans and $5 for all
others. All are welcome!
Contact: Gilbert Padilla at 901-606-8393.
Advent Arlington campus
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