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Sunday Worship ONE SERVICE 9:30 am
Weds. Contemporary Worship 7:00 pm
In This Issue:
Page 2 Cindy Beck Interim Pr.
Page 3-8 Council
Page 9-10 Christmas at Advent
Page 11 Children/Youth Ministry
Page 12 Confirmation
Page 13 Adult Studies
Page 14 S.T.E.P.S. Dinner/
Is there Life After Birth?
Page 15 Fellowship
Page 16 Scandinavian Dinner
Page 17-19 Worship
Page 20-22 Outreach
Page 23 Women’s Christmas Tea
Page 24 Prayers & Thanksgiving
Page 25 Birthdays & Anniversaries
Page 26 Stewardship of Service Page 27 Calendar
Page 28 Back page
Our Mission Statement "With joy and thanksgiving we commit Advent Lutheran Church
to be the Welcome Place, where through God's Grace, we Gather, Forgive, Grow, and Care."
December Photo Supplements
Welcome, Pastor Cindy Beck Stewardship Pledge Drive
Movie Night Jose Luis’ Installation
Quilters—Christmas Quilt
5901 San Juan Ave. Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Phone: 916 966-7242 Fax: 916 965-2114
Website: www.adventcitrusheights.org
Facebook: adventcitrusheightsca
E-mail: [email protected]
NEWSLETTER OF ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH
December 2015
See Inside:
Women’s Christmas Tea December 5
Scandinavian Dinner &
St. Lucia December 9
Children’s Christmas
Worship December 16
Choir Chorale Service
December 20
Christmas Eve December 24
7:00 pm & 11:00 pm
Christmas Day December 25
10:00 am
SCFM 1530 Turkeys! See Outreach page
CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY November 22, 2015
Pastor Cindy Beck officially begins her ministry at Advent as we prepare to
enter the first Sunday of Advent.
We end one church year and begin a new one at Advent. Welcome!
Bob Mathews, Church Council President
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GREETINGS TO ALL OF OUR ADVENT FAMILY:
WOW! WHAT AN AMAZING MONTH THIS HAS BEEN HERE AT ADVENT. WITH THE WELCOMING OF OUR NEW INTERMIN PASTOR TO THE KICKOFF OF OUR NEW STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN AND YOUR FAITHFUL RESPONSE TO THIS EFFORT.
LAST MONTH’S PRESIDENT’S LETTER THEME, “GOD’S WORK, OUR HANDS.” WAS TRULY FELT WITHIN OUR CONGREGATION DURING THIS PAST MONTH. THAT ALL LEADS US TO THIS ADVENT SEASON, AS WE AWAIT WITH JOY AND ANTICIPATION THE BIRTH OF OUR SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. LAST MONTH’S PRESIDENT’S LETTER THEME, “GOD’S WORK, OUR HANDS” IS TRULY NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER. OUR YOUTH LEADERSHIP ROLE NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO EVEN GET ONE RESPONSE FOR A CANDIDATE FOR THE YOUTH DIRECTOR POSITION AND WITH THE FINANCIAL STRAIN ON OUR BUDGET, IT SEEMED PRUDENT THAT WE ABANDON THIS EFFORT. I HAVE CONTACTED EVERY YOUTH PARENT AND SPONSOR TO PARTICIPATE IN A SMALL COMMITTEE FORMAT TO PLAN/ORGANIZE/AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR YOUTH PROGRAMMING. WE WILL MEET EARLY IN JANUARY WITH EVERYONE, TO GUIDE THIS PROCESS IN ACTIVITIES TO BUILD, ENCOURAGE AND SUSTAIN A VIABLE YOUTH MINISTRY. IF ANY OF YOU FEEL THAT CALLING, WE WOULD WECOME YOU, WITH OPEN ARMS, TO JOIN US. PLEASE CONTACT ME. WISHING YOU ALL A VERY “MERRY CHRISTMAS”. IN GOD’S SERVICE BOB MATHEWS PRESIDENT ADVENT LUTHERAN
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Here am I, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.
by Daniel O’Donnell This has always been one of my favorite hymns. It almost always makes me cry because of the simple, yet powerful call to action. I have been a member of Advent for nearly 30 years. I attended with my mother, Val Rathbun. It was our special time together every week. In those early days, I had a busy career, two young sons and I volunteered with several local charities. I’ll admit I had not been very active at my church. I just assumed the “regulars” would always be there to keep things running. That all changed the day Ina McCoy asked me if I’d be interested in serving on the church council. Me? No way. I wasn’t qualified like those “regulars”. But after praying about it, that hymn came to mind and I said yes. It was one of the best decisions I’ve made. To be a part of this wonderful group, especially during this time of transition, is indeed a blessing. I’ve learned so much about our congregation, the past, the present and most importantly, the steps needed to move into the future.
Now I’d like to ask you, my church family, to take a close look at the words to that hymn and ask what you can do to help us meet the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. As you know, our finances are of utmost importance. This is always a difficult issue. It makes us uncomfortable, sometimes even angry to be asked for more money, especially following the amazing generosity put forth for Pastor Olsen’s retirement. However, with a new interim pastor arriving and regular monthly expenses, we must ask once again to help us by making a pledge, no matter the amount. Consider it a Christmas gift in appreciation of what we receive from this special church and that wonderful family feeling when sharing the peace during the service. All those hugs, handshakes and greetings – that’s what Advent is all about.
Wishing each of you a very Merry Christmas.
Suzane Henderson
The View From The Pew
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Keith and I joined Advent 25 years ago. We came from a little mission church, Shepherd of the Hills in Vacaville, CA where Harold and Vera Johnson (no relation) were members. The Johnsons many of you may recall were members of Advent years ago. Harold was choir director and Vera was organist. When they learned we were moving to the Sacramento area and we had no idea of which church with so many to choose from, they mentioned the most welcoming and ONLY place for us to go was Advent. They were right! Keith was still working flying airplanes and out of town most of the time, so I had to go on my own that first Sunday. Everyone I met that first day extended a hand in welcome and friendship. I was overwhelmed and told Keith how comfortable I felt and that God had led us to Advent with a little push from Harold and Vera. Advent lives up to its mission statement that:
“With Joy and Thanksgiving we commit Advent Lutheran Church to be the Welcome Place,
where through God’s grace, we gather, forgive, grow and care.” As we look around from the back row at how our congregation is changing, we need to recommit ourselves to work together as a congregation to make these changes work for us. We are still that place and as we move forward in a new chapter of our church life, we welcome Pastor Cindy Beck, with God’s grace, we will continue to be that Welcome Place. We are wishing all of you God’s blessings during this Advent season. Thank you, Keith and Pat Johnson
STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN
STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE DRIVE 2015 Pledge period begins the 1st Sunday in Advent, November 29
“Every pledge posted means a Pastor in the Pulpit!”
Complete your PLEDGE FORM today Copy on next page or pick up in the Narthex
Simply Giving from Thrivent information available in the church office.
Thank you!
To date 52 Pledges have been received with a total offering of $200,000. Please prayerfully consider joining this effort with your gift
to further our ministry together and assist us in our Call process.
We will once again adorn the chancel area with poinsettias. If you would care to purchase a plant, mark your name, and in memory or honor of a loved one, on
an envelope, or fill out the form below and return it to the church. We appreciate your prompt response so we can plan.
The cost of each plant is $13.00.
Name_____________________________________________________________
In Memory of______________________________________________________
In Honor of________________________________________________________
Number of Plants___________________________________________________
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Treasurer’s Report
Ann Chehak
Advent’s Annual Sock Drive for the Homeless
Help those in need this holiday season with a basic need—dry socks.
Please bring socks to the basket in the Narthex by
DECEMBER 14
Treasurer's Report October 2015 YTD
(as of October 31, 2015)
Total 2015/2016 Budget $375,440.00
Budget Year to Date (YTD) $125,147.52
Actual Income $22,904.61 $98,570.81
Actual Expenses $21,311.22 $95,293.35
YTD Income less Expenses $1,593.39 $3,277.46
Benevolence to Date $1,413.00
Advent will again partner with the Citrus Heights Police Dept. to help a family in need here in our community. Please take a tag
with a specific gift request and bring your wrapped gift by December 13th. Karyl Cimini will coordinate our donations,
which will be delivered by Police Officers in time for Christmas.
THANK YOU!
Scandinavian Dinner & St. Lucia Wednesday, December 9
Children’s Christmas Worship Program
Wednesday, December 16
Chorale Sunday, December 20
Christmas Eve 7:00 pm & 11:00 pm
Christmas Day 10:00 am
Youth Waffle Bar January 17
Advent Services Begin Sunday, November 29
Women’s Christmas Tea December 5 at 2:00 pm
POINSETTIA
Sign up to provide a Poinsettia to decorate the chancel and
your home after Christmas.
LOAVES &
FISHES We’re collecting
CREW SOCKS for the homeless
until December 20.
GIFTING TREE In partnership with the Citrus Heights Police,
Advent will again “Adopt A Family”.
Beginning around December 1st we will have a Gifting Tree in the Narthex.
Please take a tag from the tree and
bring the item before December 13th.
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT
Educating and empowering homeless women with skills to improve their lives and their children’s.
Please donate travel-sized toiletries
in the basket in the Narthex.
CHRISTMAS at
Advent Lutheran
Church . . .
The Welcome Place
Advent Lutheran Church 5901 San Juan Ave. Citrus Heights, CA 95610 Website: www.AdventCitrusHeights.org
ELCA—GOOD GIFTS
Heifer Project International
Hello Families,
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PLAY Wednesday, December 16 7:00 pm
Star Trip, Our Faith Awakens
Rehearsals on Wednesdays from 6:15—7:00 pm Sundays from 8:45—9:30 am
Dress Rehearsal— Saturday, December 12th
10:00—11:30 am
Please come at 6:00 pm on December 16 for dressing and a final practice!
The Advent season is here as we prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of our Lord Jesus. The children are looking forward to being a part of our church’s preparation for the birth of our Lord. We appreciate everyone’s joining us for the program.
No Sunday school on Nov. 29th, December 20th, 27th and January 3rd. No Wednesday class on November 26, Dec. 23rd and Dec. 30th.
We had a wonderful time at the Family Movie night last month! Look for our next movie night coming up early next year!
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Natalie Jones, Children’s Ministry Director
YOUTH Annual Youth Christmas Party
Sunday Dec. 13th Details soon!
Nancy and Maddie King are teaching the Confirmation Class this year. Watch for the confirmands’ involvement in worship!
Want to know what they’re learning? Something for us “Post-Confirmation” folks . . . I’ll call it a refresher . . .
Confirmation Class Sundays
8:45 am—9:30 am Youth Room
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Our confirmation Youth met with their Mentors for the first time on Sunday, November 15. We shared a great discussion covering the topic, "What If My Friends Aren't Christian?" We would like to extend a very special thank you to those who have offered to share in this ministry and ask that you lift them, and the confirmands, up in prayer as they explore their faith together. Kathy Johnson Erick Ammons Troy Malaspino Dixie Schneider Tammy Payseno Ed Mack Karyl Cimini Bruce Hansen Lanny Johanek In Christ, Nancy & Maddie King
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LUTHERAN BASICS Bible Discussion Group—The Book of Acts
Meets Wednesdays at 12:30 pm in the Friendship Hall.
All are Welcome—Join the Conversation!
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADULT CLASS WITH NANCY KING
Discovering God’s Vision for Your Life: You and Your Spiritual Gifts
During our Wednesday classes we have been discussing who we are as a congregation. One conclusion we've reached: God's work in this setting takes all of us! Please join us Wednesday evenings as we discover and explore our spiritual gifts and the ministries that utilize these gifts.
All participants will have the opportunity to answer a set of questions to identify their spiritual
gifts. We will spend the following weeks together interpreting the inventory, presenting the
scriptural foundation for each gift and exploring the ways these gifts can work together in
ministry.
This is the perfect opportunity to explore the ways you can be a part of this exciting time of
transition at Advent!
DINNERS IN DECEMBER
Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
December 2 Breakfast for Dinner
December 9
SCANDINAVIAN DINNER & St. LUCIA FESTIVAL
December 16
Baked Ham Holiday Dinner CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PLAY
December 23 NO S.T.E.P.S
December 30 NO S.T.E.P.S
Come join the fellowship
and good food!
In a mother’s womb were two babies. One asked the other: “Do you believe in life after delivery?” The other replied, “Why, of course. There has to be something after delivery. Maybe we are here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later.” “Nonsense” said the first. “There is no life after delivery. What kind of life would that be?” The second said, “I don’t know, but there will be more light than here. Maybe we will walk with our legs and eat from our mouths. Maybe we will have other senses that we can’t understand now.” The first replied, “That is absurd. Walking is impos-sible. And eating with our mouths? Ridiculous! The umbilical cord supplies nutrition and everything we need. But the umbilical cord is so short. Life after delivery is to be logically excluded.” The second insisted, “Well I think there is some-thing and maybe it’s different than it is here. Maybe we won’t need this physical cord anymore.” The first replied, “Nonsense. And moreover if there is life, then why has no one ever come back from there? Delivery is the end of life, and in the after-delivery there is nothing but darkness and silence and oblivion. It takes us nowhere.” “Well, I don’t know,” said the second, “but certainly we will meet Mother and she will take care of us.” The first replied “Mother? You actually believe in Mother? That’s laughable. If Mother exists then where is She now?” The second said, “She is all around us. We are surrounded by her. We are of Her. It is in Her that we live. Without Her this world would not and could not exist.” Said the first: “Well I don’t see Her, so it is only logical that She doesn’t exist.” To which the second replied, “Sometimes, when you’re in silence and you focus and you really listen, you can perceive Her presence, and you can hear Her loving voice, calling down from above.”
Mary and Elizabeth
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STERN-JOHNSON BIKE CLUB Bike Ride
December 12 & 26 9:00 am
Join the group at the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot on the corner of Sunrise and Gold Country Blvd.
MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES
No Dominoes in December
BIBLES IN LARGE PRINT or BRAILLE Lutheran Braille Workers (LBW) provides Bibles free of charge to anyone with sight impairment. They receive grants from the Thrivent Choice program and accept donations to further their work. By the way, they do it in 20 languages and in over 120 countries, even receiving a grant in Costa Rica from the United Nations. Their catalog also includes devotional materials and Christian periodicals, along with a Lutheran Library with audio titles. Does your Christmas list include someone who is blind or having difficulty reading smaller print? They may appreciate a new Bible as a Christmas gift. See more at: www.LBWinc.org To order materials: lbwinc.org/orders
Lutefisk, Lutefisk
Lefse, Lefse
We're the mighty Lutherans
Ya, sure you betcha!
Pacific Lutheran cheer Courtesy of Diane Peterson
Come to the Friendship Hall, Wednesday, December 9 at 5:30 p.m. and
enjoy lutefisk, lefse and a host of other Scandinavian goodies.
You'll get to see our Lucia Bride and her court as they hand out mouth-watering desserts after a full Julebord.
It is the yummiest night of the year!
DATE Sun Weds Total
11-1 121 21 142
11-8 116 23 139
11-15 114 26 140
11-22 128 21 149
11-29 117 N/A
WORSHIP TIMES Sundays 9:30 am
NO Praise Service in December Next Praise Service January 10
Worship on Wednesday
Dinner 5:30 pm Classes for children 6:15 pm
* Advent Worship Services 7:00 pm Holden Evening Service
*Children’s Christmas Worship 12-16
California Marathon December 6, 2015
Please be aware—the race road closure times are listed on the next page.
With our 9:30 am Service time this year’s race will be especially inconvenient.
Plan ahead . . .
WELCOME SEASONAL CHOIR SINGERS
Rehearsals will follow the 7:00 pm Wednesday evening Advent Services in the Sanctuary.
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FLOWER CHART 2016 Honor a loved one—
enhance our worship experience— Give flowers!
Please mark your dates on the calendars in the Narthex. Ideally we would like two each Sunday.
They are $30 each. See Ina McCoy with questions.
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BEWARE . . . CA Marathon Road Closure Schedule
The road closure grid below is based on a 3:00 min/mile pace for the first racers (hand crank wheelchair) and approximately a 14:00
min/mile pace for the slowest runners. Important notes:
After the first, very fast handcrank wheelchair racer, there will be large gaps between other racers, and course monitors will occa-
sionally and very carefully allow some cross traffic.
Slower runners might fall behind the reopen times shown below. In such cases, the runners are pedestrians responsible for heed-
ing normal traffic laws.
Regular traffic will be allowed on the course by the CHPs reopening the course according to the times in the table below.
Folsom-Auburn Road to the north of the start area is closed to through traffic at the intersection of Eureka Road beginning at 4:30
a.m. and reopening at 8:30 a.m. Only vehicles taking runners to the start will be allowed past the Eureka Road intersection.
The finish line area around 8th, 9th, and 10th Streets and Capitol Mall will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The California Highway Patrol mandates the road closures and has ultimate authority on executing the closing and opening of the
roads during CIM.
The road closure schedule below is subject to change on race day.
Mile Close Open Cross Street
1 5:20 7:35 Oak Ave.
2 5:20 7:50 American River Canyon
5:20 7:50 Santa Juanita and Oak
3 7:06 8:05 April and Oak
4 7:09 8:15 Beach and Oak
5 7:12 8:30 Wachtel
6 7:15 8:45 Oak and FOB
7 7:18 9:00 Woodlake Hills and FOB
7:15 9:15 Greenback Lane
8 7:21 9:15 Niessen and FOB
7:15 9:30 Madison Ave.
9 7:24 9:30 Dorian and FOB
10 7:25 9:45 Main and FOB
7:25 9:50 Sunrise Blvd.
11 7:30 10:00 New York and FOB
12 7:33 10:15 Hollister and FOB
13 7:35 10:30 California and FOB
7:35 10:45 Manzanita Ave.
14 7:39 10:45 Grant and FOB
15 7:42 11:00 Kenneth and FOB
16 7:45 11:15 Garfield and FOB
17 7:48 11:30 Paloma and FOB
18 7:50 11:45 Saverien and FOB
19 7:50 12:00 Coronado and FOB
7:50 12:15 Watt Ave.
Altar Guild Annual Meeting &
Luncheon
Thank you to the ladies of Altar Guild for another year of making it happen
behind the scenes. Great job.
Dorothy Slade’s
daughter created the cake to match their
invitations. Too pretty to eat . . . not!
It was enjoyed by all.
No Quilter meetings in December. See you on January 3, 2016.
All are welcome—No Experience Necessary!
Quilts are donated to Loaves & Fishes, St. John’s and Habitat for Humanity.
Monday, December 28
Join Jenny Stern and the women of Advent to
prepare and serve the noon meal at St. John’s
Program for Real Change on
December 28th at 10:00 am.
Jenny has it all coordinated; just lend a hand in this ministry.
Advent has designated the third Sunday of every month as our “Food Closet Sunday.”
Please bring donations of food items or place monetary offerings designated to the “Food
Closet” in the offering plate.
“Like” us on Facebook!
Sunrise Christian Food Ministry
Well, we finished our thanksgiving food distribution. This year we stretched our giving
to the 30 days before thanksgiving. God is great. Through all of you He provided
abundantly to serve about 1530 turkeys with all the fixings to go with it. Thanks to all of you for providing and to all the wonderful
volunteers to bring it to pass.
The Board of Sunrise Christian Food Ministry
Looking for Christmas Gift Ideas?
Heifer International gift donations provide a family in need around the world with the dignity of feeding themselves, the means to pay for clothing, an education, doctor visits and decent shelter. Find out more and choose your gift at:
www.heifer.org 20
Month of food for a child orphaned by AIDS $21.00
Nutritious food helps care for children who have lost parents to HIV and AIDS . . .
Ten little Chicks $10.00
Egg layers for protein in diets of growing children and to sell which lifts families from poverty. . .
ELCA Good Gifts
Good afternoon Friends and Volunteers of Loaves & Fishes,
My name is Becky Reed and under the direction of Sister Libby, Executive Director of Loaves & Fishes, and LeRoy Chatfield, Retired Executive Director of Loaves & Fishes, I am tasked to help launch a community driven healthy breakfast program in Friendship Park.
As most of you already know and are currently instrumental in this service, Loaves & Fishes dishes up one noontime hot meal in the dining room for those in need and for many, this is the only meal of substance for the day. Sister Libby asked LeRoy Chatfield and I to develop a breakfast program for the guests at Friendship Park who up to now, have only a "coffee breakfast" (coffee/tea and day old pastries) to sustain them in the early morn-ing. She feels these homeless and hungry guests need a breakfast that is more nutritious, more substantial and more satisfying than what is currently given. In short, we can do better as a community.
Our first step in developing this new program was to reach out to a group of 20 friends, neighbors, and anyone else we could think of to provide a breakfast for 300 homeless in Friendship Park. Our menu consisted of: bananas, hard boiled eggs, bologna/cheese sand-wiches, ham/cheese sandwiches, cheese sticks, granola bars, cups of applesauce, cheese cracker snacks, and condiments along with a plastic bag with handles to carry the food away.
The breakfast was well received by the homeless guests and we found that many were sav-ing a banana, a sandwich, and a cheese stick an evening snack or meal. So in effect, along with the full course noon meal served in the Loaves & Fishes Dining Room, our volunteer group was providing them with food for breakfast and possibly dinner . . . so for at least that day, they had access to 3 meals.
Our ultimate goal is to serve a similar type menu five days a week. In order to meet this tall and important order, we are looking for Breakfast Group Coordinators to reach out and recruit a group of at least 10 volunteers willing to donate, prepare and serve breakfast on a regular basis (e.g., monthly, every other month, or even every four months, etc.) at Friend-ship Park from 8 to 9 a.m. As of now, we have three passionate and motivated Breakfast Groups and are looking for more.
If feeding the hungry is a project that appeals to you and you know of a group of friends, neighbors, colleagues, companies, churches, schools, associations, etc., feeling the same way, we would very much like to hear from you or anyone you know that wants to get in-volved either as a Breakfast Group Coordinator or donator.
To witness firsthand the impact of this program, the next Breakfast Group will be serving on Wednesday, December 9 at 8:00 a.m. It is powerful to see that everything close-up looks different than from far away. Volunteers see up close and personal how their efforts effect the lives of more than 300 people.
Again, if you would like to get involved in providing a core basic human need, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. Contact me at:
Rebecca (Becky) Reed | 916-599-9916 | [email protected] 21
The mission of Women’s Empowerment is to educate and empower women who are homeless with
the skills and confidence necessary to get a job, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and
regain a home for themselves and their children.
Bring: Christmas Cookies to share
Door Prize—Advent Quilters
will be donating one of their hand-made quilts as a door prize this year and the winner will have their choice of several on display.
Plan to Attend—Bring A Friend!
Join Kara Smith
Community Partnerships Director
presents
Helping Homeless Women
Let Us Pray . . . For all who defend and protect us; all lives impacted by violence, domestic and abroad.
The Family of Ed Engler, Sr, who passed into life eternal on 11-30-15.
The Family of Arnie Blumhardt, who passed into life eternal over Thanksgiving.
Biff Strom, recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix.
Ina McCoy, recovering from hip replacement surgery.
James Myers, husband of Deb Clore-Myers in treatment for lung cancer.
Allen Hansen, Bruce Hansen’s son with health issues.
Jeffrey Belchem, recovering from heart surgery.
Stephen Hansen, nephew of Diane and Gary Peterson recovering from surgery.
Johnie Dontos, friend of Diane and Gary Peterson recovering from surgery.
The Family of Dorothy Duncan, Joyce Duncan’s sister-in-law who entered life eternal on 11-12-15.
Becca Bessinger, family member of Margaret Johnson’s undergoing surgery for 2 brain aneurisms.
Ret. Pr. David Olsen, Barbara’s husband with health issues.
Julie, Amy Gariano’s cousin with health issues.
Karsh Family, friends of Anna Lee Bjork whose husband is in hospice care.
Mark Cheshire, son of Winnie Cheshire Parish with health issues.
Meagan Brown, friend of Phyllis Almgren undergoing treatment for a recurrence of cancer.
Rich Tolman, experiencing difficulties with dialysis.
Steve, Tony’s brother-in-law recently diagnosed with cancer.
Ann, sister-in-law of Carol Whyte undergoing tests for recurrence of cancer.
Jean Duncan, experiencing breathing problems.
Michela Brandt, Tony Gariano’s mother as she recovers from a compression fracture in her back.
Laurel Johnson, Lloyd and Lois Sellers daughter-in-law with breast cancer.
Keith Johnson, recovering from spinal cord surgery.
Tom Schedler, recovering from surgery.
Donna Kirkpatrick, continuing her recovery at home.
Kurt, father of Karyl Cimini and Karen Sorenson with health issues.
Those who continue their need to be lifted in prayer: Kay Johnson, Larry Brockemeier, Kathy Crump, Beryl
Baierl, Lillian Eggerss, Diane White, Don Rogers, Bryana Johnson, Ruth Cerniglia, Andy Goltz, Janice Ciszek, Kim
Berring, Nita McGuire, Ron Naswall, Marilyn Pederson, Dave & Betty Yeager, Austin Kepler, Marty Jacobson, Joel
and Carol Blaylock, Maynard Johnson, Georgina Woodward, Loretta Wadsworth, Lori Oberon, Les Mathews,
Valerie Newbold, Brady, Alexandra Chilcote, Marilyn Nelson, Connie Smiley, Kim and Mary Kennedy, Mary
Rewolinski, Eleanor Wallace, Ed Engler, Loretta Wadsworth, Bruce Johnson, Darlene and Bill Baker, Vic Corbella,
Mike Jones father, Frank Reagan, Bruce Hansen’s father, Roger Dedman, Dorothy (Karen Urban’s mother), Doris
Hale, (Pam Lipp’s mother), Jim Pederson, David Whyte, Nick Mymka, Karen Peterson, Vic (son-in-law of Bill and
Darlene Baker), Cary (nephew of Anna Lee Bjork), Loretta Gale, Ryan Patterson, Nita McGuire, Maynard
Johnson, Pastor Jim and Elaine Patterson.
Family Members serving in the Military ~ Brandon Lovett, Jane Lockhard’s grandson, serving in the Army, Heath
Jennings, Linda Jennings’ son, serving in the Air Force; Scott Atchley, serving in the Air Force, Alex Cheshire,
serving in the Air Force; Jason & Heather Stickney, nephew & wife of Keith & Joyce Montag, serving in the Air
Force; Charles Roney, serving in the Army, David Schedler, son of Paul Schedler serving in the National Guard,
Sara Elliott, daughter of Bill and Diana Elliott serving in the National Guard, Alex Reginato friend of the
Malaspino family serving in the Marines, Benjamin Dennis, nephew of Keith and Joyce Montag, serving in the
Marines, Brandon Drake, grandson of Curt & Pam Lipp serving in the Army, Sheldon Gray, Bernadette
Kennedy’s grandson serving in the Army.
Carol Blaylock 1
Eric Wallace 2
Denise Franco 4
Lanny Johanek 5
Kalani Presto 6
Zachary Hultman 7 Vicky Utley 8 Landon Franz 10 Elianna Povio 11
Lauren Wallace 14
Linda Belchem 15
Jim Sick 16
Colleen Bubba 17
George & Leta Gatchel 1 Bob & Heidi Alechko 14 David & Barbara Wammer 17 Lawrence & Chloe 24 Broekemeier Chuck & Karen Urban 30
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Deb Clore-Myers 18 Joel Blaylock 19 Linda Coukoulis 19 Joyce Duncan 19 Sharon Johnson 19 Eric Sather 21 Randy Kilgore 25 Kenneth Haines, Jr. 27 Mike Engelsgjerd 29
Assist. Ministers 9:30 am
December 6
Jon Schedler
December 13
Luke Patterson
December 20
Pat Johnson
December 27
Darrell Broaddus
Greeters 9:30 am
Ed, Carol &
Annika Mack
John Hultman
Cindy & Bob
Windsor-Shultz
Darrell & Dixie
Schneider
Lector 9:30 am
Terry Heath
Phyllis Almgren
Leslie Scheurer
Tom Werth
Techie 9:30 am
Tom Werth
Keith Johnson
Joyce Montag
Troy Malaspino
Altar Guild: Linda Mathews, Erika Shepherd, Kate Wicks, Joyce Rau Ushers: *Tony Bubba, Leslie Scheurer, Troy Malaspino, Joel Blaylock
* Lead Ushers
December 25 Lector Charlotte Hemker-Smith December 24 Watch for details in your bulletin
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1
12:00 PM AA Mtg
6:30 PM Pastor
Kent Bible Class
7:00 PM Boy
Scouts
7:00 PM Christian
Ed
2
10:00 AM AA Mtg.
12:30 PM Lutheran
Basics Bible Study
5:30 PM Breakfast for Dinner
6:15 PM Classes
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM ADVENT Worship
3
8:00 PM AA Mtg
4 5
2:00 PM
Women's Tea
6
8:45 AM Sunday
School
9:30 AM Worship
w/ Holy Communion
7:00 PM NA Mtg
7
9:30 AM Quilters
6:00 PM AA Mtg
8:00 PM AA Mtg
8
12:00 PM AA Mtg
6:00 PM Exec
Meeting
7:00 PM Boy
Scouts
7:00 PM Finance
9
10:00 AM AA Mtg.
12:30 PM Lutheran
Basics Bible Study
5:30 PM SCANDINAVIAN
DINNER
6:15 PM Classes
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM ADVENT Worship
10
10:00 AM Wome
n's Bible Study
5:30 PM Worship
Meeting
7:00 PM Council
Mtg
8:00 PM AA Mtg
11 12
9:00 AM
Stern-Johnson
Bike Club
13
8:45 AM Sunday
School
9:30 AM Worship
w/ Holy Communion
7:00 PM NA Mtg
14
6:00 PM AA Mtg
8:00 PM AA Mtg
15
12:00 PM AA Mtg
7:00 PM Boy
Scouts
16
10:00 AM AA Mtg.
12:30 PM Lutheran
Basics Bible Study
5:30 PM Ham Dinner
6:15 PM Classes
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM YOUTH CHRISTMAS
17
7:00 PM P.O.N.A
8:00 PM AA Mtg
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20
8:45 AM Sunday
School
9:30 AM CHORAL
Worship w/ Holy
Communion 7:00 PM NA Mtg
21
9:30 AM Quilters
6:00 PM AA Mtg
8:00 PM AA Mtg
22
12:00 PM AA Mtg
7:00 PM Boy
Scouts
23
10:00 AM AA Mtg.
12:30 PM Lutheran
Basics Bible Study
NO Dinner
NO Classes
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM ADVENT Worship
24
8:00 PM AA Mtg
7:00 PM &
11:00 PM
CHRISTMAS
EVE SERVICE
25
MERRY
CHRIST
- MAS
Worship
10:00 am
26
9:00 AM
Stern-Johnson
Bike Club
27
8:45 AM Sunday
School
9:30 AM Worship
w/ Holy Communion
7:00 PM NA Mtg
28
10:00 AM Serve
Lunch at St.
John's Shelter
6:00 PM AA Mtg
8:00 PM AA Mtg
29
12:00 PM AA Mtg
7:00 PM Boy
Scouts
30
10:00 AM AA Mtg.
12:30 PM Lutheran
Basics Bible Study
NO Dinner
NO Classes
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM ADVENT Worship
31
8:00 PM AA Mtg
1
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Advent Lutheran Church 5901 San Juan Avenue Citrus Heights, CA 95610
ADVENT WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY 9:30 am Worship with Communion
Wednesdays 7:00 pm Worship with Communion
ADVENT LUTHERAN PROGRAM STAFF:
Pastor Cindy Beck
Bob Mathews, Council President bobmathewshome@hotmail .com
Dave Wammer, Music Director [email protected]
Natalie Jones, Children’s Ministry Director [email protected]
Beth Mora, Secretary [email protected]
John Hultman, Financial Secretary William Byas, Organist Dana Bennett, Bookkeeper Email: [email protected] Website: www.adventcitrusheights.org Phone: (916) 966-7242 FAX: (916) 965-2114
Deadline for the next Newsletter: December 21, 2014
Please submit all articles to Beth Mora at: [email protected]
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