• Membership - Anyone seeking membership, please see or call Pastor Jannett. Office 893-
    9705 or home 962-7047.
  • Installation - You are invited to a Service of Installation for Reverend Michael Jannett as
    Pastor of Advent Lutheran Church, Sunday, February 12th, at 4pm. The Rev. Dr. Delmer
    Chilton, Asst. to the Bishop, will preside at the installation. There will be a dinner following the
    service.

  • Souper Bowl of Caring: February 5th is the annual national "Souper Bowl of Caring." The
    focus of this event is to raise funds for local charities. ACT (Advent Christian Teens) will be
    on hand to collect your donations of money or non-perishable food items. They will also
    collect money and food items for PAWS. Please bring your donations to church with you, and
    look for youth holding big soup pots!

  • Kroger Fundraising - We did it! In nine months of fund raising with Kroger, we were able to
    top the $3000 mark! Our November payout was $339.85. That brings our total to $3,087.85.
    Continue to use your card for gas and gift cards...and start looking ahead to buying your
    Valentines cards and candy at Kroger. If you are interested in purchasing a Kroger gift card or
    have any questions, please contact Janelle Gehrke or the church office.

  • New Member Classes - New Members Classes will be on Sunday, February 19 and Sunday,
    March 4, 5-7 pm. We would like potential new members to join us for both sessions, so that
    we can begin to build and strengthen relationships between current and potential members. We
    will be receiving these new members during the worship services on Sunday, March 11th.

  • First Communion Class - We will be offering a class for anyone who is ready to receive
    their first communion at the Lord's Table. Pastor Jannett will lead classes on Saturday,
    March 3 and March 10 at 9:30 am. The first meeting will include the parents. The second
    will end with the children making communion bread. Please sign up on the Christian Education
    board or see Pastor Jannett if you are interested in learning more.

  • Prayer Shawls - Please join us every Tuesday at 10am for Prayer Shawl Knitters. We are
    currently working on Linus Project blankets and Scarves for Soldiers. Please contact the
    office if you have questions.

  • Spirit Night -  We will have a spirit night at Chick Fil A on February 27th from 5pm - 8pm. If
    you order, please say you are with Advent Lutheran Church so some proceeds will be donated
    to the church.

  • Volunteers Wanted: Did you know 2012 will be the 50th Anniversary of Advent? The
    golden anniversary is a major milestone and whether we celebrate traditionally or mix it up
    with some non-traditional plans, we're going to need people and ideas to make it a year of
    joyous celebrations. That means we need you to help. Can we count on you? If interested
    please contact Chad Gehrke, 867-2584 or gehrkes98@comcast.net

  • Cell Phone Recycling: Bring in your old cell phones, batteries and cords. Rick Racker has
    offered to turn them in and donate the proceeds to our youth. There is a collection box in the
    Narthex for you to place the items. Please follow the instructions on the placard and we will
    get them turned in.

  • Youth Event: Nashville Cluster Confirmation Retreat, Sunday January 29th, 2:30-7pm. The
    focus of this event will be Holy Communion. We are inviting all 6th - 8th graders from Advent
    to attend. It will be hosted at First Lutheran Church in Nashville.

  • Young Retirees: January 21st, 11:30am, Young Retirees will meet at Blue Restaurant, 810
    NW Broad St #222, Murfreesboro. Please RSVP to Judy Stephens.

  • In-Betweeners: The group will meet at Coach's Grill (127 SE Broad St.) on January 21st at 7:
    00 pm for a night of fun and great music. The band playing is the Gravel Road Gypsies. They
    play classic and Southern Rock. Any questions contact Cheryl Mistretta.

Remember Our Military:    
  • Mike Orton, Advent member, is currently serving with the US military and deployed
    overseas.    
  • Kevin Carter, Advent member, is currently serving with the US military.
  • Jerry Dunbar, grandson of Advent member Daisy Barton, is currently serving in
    Afghanistan.
  • Drew Metelka, son of Advent member Wayne A. Metelka, serving with the US military
  • Egan Hadsell, son in law of Advent members Dale & Pamela Sites, serving with the US
    military and deployed overseas.
  • Ryan Timmermans, nephew of Advent members Wayne & Trudy Neu, is currently
    serving with the US military in Afghanistan.
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