JUNE-JULY 2017 monthly newsletter churchofadvent.org IN THIS ISSUE 2 Parish Life 8 Rector/Foundation 3 Music 9 Calendar cont. & Prayer List 10 Children, Youth 4 Calendar 11 Outreach/Missions 5 Memorials 12 Vestry & 6 Christian Formation Parish Mgmt. 7 Gallery CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS JUNE 4 | PENTECOST SUNDAY CELEBRATION JUNE 4 | YOUTH PILGRIMAGE CAR WASH JUNE 14, 21, 29 | COUNTRY STORE COOKING JUNE 19-23 | CUMBERLAND MISSION JUNE 21, 28, JULY 12, 19, 26 | WACKY WEDNESDAYS JUNE 25 | VBS KICKOFF LUNCH JUNE 26-29 | VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 28 | WEDNESDAY DINNER & VBS PROGRAM JULY 12, 20, 26 | COUNTRY STORE COOKING JULY 16 | MID-SUMMER BRUNCH JULY 23 | BLOOD DRIVE JULY 30-AUGUST 4 | YOUTH SUMMER MISSION TRIP AUGUST 20 | FIRST THREE- SERVICE SUNDAY WITH SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Continues to August 13 8:00am| Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:30am | Holy Eucharist Rite II A Summer Read and Reflection on Love Get Me Roger Stone is the title of a new Netflix documentary covering the life and career of Roger Stone, who I’d describe in my “fit for the pulpit” vocabulary as a trouble maker and political consultant for conservative candidates since Richard Nixon. Roger Stone describes himself as “an agent provocateur.” Roughly defined, an agent provocateur is someone who persuades others to do wrong. I won’t give you my review of the film, though I encourage you to see it if the subjects of politics, history and human behavior are of interest to you. But beware, it is not for younger audiences! Ever since hearing a review of this film in mid-May, I have been reflecting on something that Roger Stone said in an interview during the movie. Among his self-described list of “Stone’s Rules”, is this: “Hate is a more powerful motivator than love.” And again, without going into a long analysis of what this means, it begs the question, “Is this true?” Is hate a more powerful motivator than love? Aſter watching the film, one can see why Stone would hold this as a rule. But aſter reading the gospel passage for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year A (John 14:15-21), I am reminded that Jesus Christ commands us to live lives that are counter to this rule of Roger Stone. In chapters 13-15 of the Gospel according to John, the word “love” or a variation of it, occurs 27 times (7 times in the 38 verses of chapter 13; 10 times in the 31 verses of chapter 14; and 10 times in the 27 verses of chapter 15). ese chapters consist of Jesus sharing the Last Supper with the disciples, washing their feet, foretelling his betrayal by Judas and his denial by Peter, giving the disciples the “new commandment” to love one another, telling them that he is “the way, the truth and the life,” promising that the Holy Spirit will come to them aſter he is gone, saying “I am the true vine,” reiterating the commandment to love, and they conclude with warnings regarding the world’s hatred of the disciples. It’s interesting that Jesus was very aware of the struggle and tension between holding up love as a commandment to live by while living in a world that turns to hate so quickly. Hate may be a powerful motivator, and it may provoke a strong reaction from people. Love begs us to act differently than this rule. Love calls us to respond to those who react out of hate. We are called to live in a radically different way. We are commanded to love! Continued on page 8
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JUNE-JULY2017
monthly newsletter churchofadvent.org
IN THIS ISSUE2 Parish Life 8 Rector/Foundation3 Music 9 Calendar cont. & Prayer List 10 Children, Youth4 Calendar 11 Outreach/Missions5 Memorials 12 Vestry &6 Christian Formation Parish Mgmt.7 Gallery
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTSJUNE 4 | PENTECOST SUNDAY CELEBRATION JUNE 4 | YOUTH PILGRIMAGE CAR WASH JUNE 14, 21, 29 | COUNTRY STORE COOKING JUNE 19-23 | CUMBERLAND MISSION JUNE 21, 28, JULY 12, 19, 26 | WACKY WEDNESDAYSJUNE 25 | VBS KICKOFF LUNCH JUNE 26-29 | VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLJUNE 28 | WEDNESDAY DINNER & VBS PROGRAMJULY 12, 20, 26 | COUNTRY STORE COOKING JULY 16 | MID-SUMMER BRUNCHJULY 23 | BLOOD DRIVE JULY 30-AUGUST 4 | YOUTH SUMMER MISSION TRIP AUGUST 20 | FIRST THREE-SERVICE SUNDAY WITH SUNDAY SCHOOL
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Continues to August 13 8:00am| Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:30am | Holy Eucharist Rite II
A Summer Read and Reflection on LoveGet Me Roger Stone is the title of a new Netflix documentary covering the life and career of Roger Stone, who I’d describe in my “fit for the pulpit” vocabulary as a trouble maker and political consultant for conservative candidates since Richard Nixon. Roger Stone describes himself as “an agent provocateur.” Roughly defined, an agent provocateur is someone who persuades others to do wrong.
I won’t give you my review of the film, though I encourage you to see it if the subjects of politics, history and human behavior are of interest to you. But beware, it is not for younger audiences!
Ever since hearing a review of this film in mid-May, I have been reflecting on something that Roger Stone said in an interview during the movie. Among his self-described list of “Stone’s Rules”, is this: “Hate is a more powerful motivator than love.”
And again, without going into a long analysis of what this means, it begs the question, “Is this true?” Is hate a more powerful motivator than love?
After watching the film, one can see why Stone would hold this as a rule. But after reading the gospel passage for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year A (John 14:15-21), I am reminded that Jesus Christ commands us to live lives that are counter to this rule of Roger Stone.
In chapters 13-15 of the Gospel according to John, the word “love” or a variation of it, occurs 27 times (7 times in the 38 verses of chapter 13; 10 times in the 31 verses of chapter 14; and 10 times in the 27 verses of chapter 15). These chapters consist of Jesus sharing the Last Supper with the disciples, washing their feet, foretelling his betrayal by Judas and his denial by Peter, giving the disciples the “new commandment” to love one another, telling them that he is “the way, the truth and the life,” promising that the Holy Spirit will come to them after he is gone, saying “I am the true vine,” reiterating the commandment to love, and they conclude with warnings regarding the world’s hatred of the disciples.
It’s interesting that Jesus was very aware of the struggle and tension between holding up love as a commandment to live by while living in a world that turns to hate so quickly.
Hate may be a powerful motivator, and it may provoke a strong reaction from people. Love begs us to act differently than this rule. Love calls us to respond to those who react out of hate. We are called to live in a radically different way. We are commanded to love!
This Year’s Bazaar is Thursday, November 16/ NEW TIMES: 11am-6pm.Lunch will be offered from 11:30am-1:30pm and we will conclude the day with SIP AND SHOP from 5 to 6pm with wine and hors d’oeuvres. New booth includes “Fine Things” – needlepoint, children’s clothing, pillows, etc. – handmade with love by Advent members.Love Gifts are now being collected. Please drop your items by the ECW Closet in the Spartanburg Shares Building during their regular hours: Tuesday: 9am-1pm; Thursday: 3-7pm and Saturday: 10am-1pm. If you have any questions, please contact Grantham Wood at 864-431-2780.To volunteer with the Bazaar – we need you!! Contact Co-chairs, Jenny Wakefield at [email protected] or Cathy Ellet at [email protected] Store – Come stir the pot with us in June and July. We gather in the kitchen from 9am-12pm on the following cook dates: June 14/ Mint Jelly; June 21/Cranberry Chutney; 6/29 Squash Pickles; July 12/Okra Pickles and Dilly Beans; July 20/ Blueberry marmalade and low sugar jam; July 26/ Bread and Butter Pickles. Mother’s morning Out Cook Date: July 18. Take a break from being mom (or dad) and come cook with us!! Nursery provided and childcare in gym for older children from 9am-12pm. All parents of Adventure Kingdom children are invited!! Let us know if you are coming by emailing Laura at [email protected] Night Dinner/June 28/5:45-7pm – come enjoy food and fellowship topped off with performances from the children attending Vacation Bible School. Always a fun night! Please make your reservations by contacting Gail Owens at [email protected] or 864-583-2438 by noon on the Monday prior to the dinner.Mid-Summer Brunch – Sunday/July 16/9:15-10:30am – Gail will be fixing up the best brunch you can find in Spartanburg. The food line will be open from 9:15 to 10am so that people can attend either service and still
enjoy the food and fellowship. From 9:30-10am, we will enjoy a presentation from members of the Gleaners class including music and art. If you’re in town, this is a MUST-attend Sunday!
SMALL GROUPS
Fellowship Group/June 18/6:30pm at the home of Gail Rodgers, 638 Crystal Drive. Please bring your favorite appetizer and beverage of choice. Let Gail know if you’re coming by emailing [email protected] or call 864-582-4888.
Fellowship Group/July 16/6:30pm at the home of Alex and Susan Hopps, 194 Waterline Road in Inman. Please let Susan know if you’re coming by e-mailing at [email protected]. If that’s not possible, call 864-472-9463. Bring your favorite appetizer to share and beverage of choice.
20s, 30s, 40s CONNECT will have a kick-off to summer social on Tuesday, June 20, at 6pm at the home of Alyson Campbell and Andrew Taber, 518 Gadsden Court. Bring your favorite appetizer and beverage of choice.
BABY BOOMERS / Friday, July 21at 6:30pm at the home of David Graham – 124 Burnett Drive. Bring your favorite appetizer and drink and enjoy some summer fellowship by the pool! Please let David know if you can come by emailing him at [email protected].
Fruit of the Spirit - Advent’s Evening Women’s Circle will take a tour of the AC Hotel on Thursday, June 22. Spouses of Circle members are welcome. We will meet at Carriage House Wines at 5pm and then walk across the street for a tour of the hotel with Ziggy Clayton at 6pm. We must have firm RSVPs to reserve the safety gear needed such as hard hats. You must wear closed-toe shoes. RSVP by June 14 to Nicole Brown at [email protected]. We will take reservations by the order in which they are received. There IS a limit to how many can attend. Look for announcements in the Bell Ringer about a July meeting!
“Blood Sunday” Ecumenical Blood Drive: The bloodmobile from the Blood Connection will be at the Advent on Sunday, July 23, from 7:30am to 12:30pm. In this next drive, we will join with at least six other areas churches in collecting blood in our community. This is an important part of the Advent’s community outreach. We have had great success with our ecumenical blood drives over the past year, and we hope that everyone in the parish, who is able to do so, will consider being a part of the drive. To sign up, please contact Cathy McCabe at 864-706-1845 or email her at [email protected]. Please remember to bring our photo ID or blood donor card.
JUNE-JULY 2017 MUSIC | PASTORAL CARE 3Music Recognition Sunday on May 7: On Sunday May 7, all parishioners who participate in the Church of the Advent music program were recognized for their services with a booklet listing the names of each participant. Brennan is very grateful to all such folks who in many cases make a weekly and even twice weekly commitment to the church by sharing their vocal and instrumental gifts. Junior choir members were listed on the back of the leaflet for having achieved certain levels of excellence in this church’s RSCM (Royal School of Church Music) program. Their achievements are as follows: Brice Krydynski - Senior Chorister and Light Blue Ribbon. Best “Mirror”; Sarah Halstead - Senior Chorister. Most Punctual. Light Blue Ribbon; Virginia Delaney - Senior Chorister. Light Blue Ribbon. Best “Mirror”; Audrey Soto - Senior Chorister. Light Blue Ribbon. Most Creative; Caroline Gaskins - White Ribbon. Most Improved; Lilly Moody - White Ribbon. Best New Vocalist; Ellie Fisher - White Ribbon. Most Creative Answers; Mary Elizabeth Reid - White Ribbon. Best New Chorister; Caroline Byers - Best Effort. Dark Blue Ribbon; Anne Caroline Greer - Best Behaved. Head Chorister; Julia Graham - Light Blue Ribbon. Best Overall Chorister; Tally Vaneman - Best Vocal Leadership.
Summer Choir Has Started; Come Sing with Us! Now that summer is in full swing, come sing in the one and only Church of the Advent ensemble which meets during the summer, the Summer Choir! Along with the Occasional Choir, it’s the easiest most low stress way to be a part of the music program. Please come up to the choir room in Pendleton Hall one hour before the service starts to learn whatever the anthem before the 10:30am service happens to be. The music will often be unison or two part and sometimes be based on familiar hymn tunes. Anyone ages 10 to 110 can participate. As always, no regular commitment is required, just a desire to make a joyful noise!
Choir Trip to Washington, DC; July 21-24: Please keep several of our adult choir members in your prayers as they travel to sing at the annual summer choral festival at All Souls’ Episcopal Church in our nation’s capital. While there, they will be singing in full the “Jubilation Mass” by DC area composer Ken Watson, written for the choir based from our church that completed a week long residency at Lincoln Cathedral in Lincolnshire, England last summer. We as a church wish them well as they “go out into the world and preach the gospel”.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (as of 5/25/2017)
WE ARE ASKED TO REMEMBER THESE PARISHIONERS: Richard Bagnal, Thomas Barnes, Mac Cates, Judith Chase, Jane Clark, Kaki Cribb, Roland Doepner, Sue Fisher, Dotty Frick, Aly Goodwin, Ed Hall, Allen Hare, Cindy Hellyer, Nancy Holland, Max Hollis, Richard Hollis, Taft Hunt, Janice Janiec, Katherine Jeter, Julian Josey, Diane Lee, Giles Lewis, Jesse Martin, Glenn McGee, Kathleen McGee, Linda McGee, Iris Milhous, Byron Morris, Cynthia Moseley, Dinny Moses, Marion Nichols, William Rhodes, Francie Satterfield, Prudy Scott, Molly McCuen Sherard, Elizabeth Simons, Rich Snow, Susan Taylor, Don Tillman, Kim Toler, Florence Twitty and Ginger WatsonAND FOR THESE PERSONS: Jack Bacot, Cody Bowman, Jim Carlisle, Susan Clementson, Jamie Cobb, Chase Comer, Aiden Rito Cope, Lester Dixon, Mary Satterlee Egglezos, Emma Jacqueline Finke, Sally Foster, Jack Graham, Jack Gregg, Cathy Grooms, Larry Head, Jeff Henry, Rick Holm, Joan Horvath, Allison Hoy, Ann Huckaby, Ken Huckaby, Tom Hues-man, Barbara Humphries, Dick Humphries, Tot Hurteau, Helen Johnson, Mary Kinard, Donghee Lee, Fritz Lloyd, Bill Loyless, Jan Martin, Taylor Martin, Louis and Mary Anne Miller, Jodi Molnar, Harry Morris, Phyllis Morrow, Susan Mottshaw, Julia Oates, Tony Owens, Ginger Phillips, Travis Provost, Randy Romberger, Jim Smith, Watt Smith, Carolyn Smyth, Wesley Stoddard, Hunter Stubbs, Holly Westcott, Justin Daniel Wyatt, and Tom Wyatt, Jr. FOR THESE PERSONS SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES: Halcott R. Carter (Navy), Jacob Clayton (Army), Jordan Clayton (Army), Christopher Guyne (Air Force), Michael R. Hall (Air Force), Alex Holland (Army), Tripp Lynn (Navy), Michael McCraw (Navy), Friedan McLean (Air Force), Brian Parker (Navy), Wayne Pennington (Army), Michael Rawls (Navy), Joshua Scybert (Army), John Watters (Navy) and Russell Westenhaver (Army Special Forces)FOR THESE EXPECTANT COUPLES: Kesler and Fort Bridgeforth, Molly and Jeff Cashman, Jonathan and Liv Hayes, Cyrus and Robin Maddox, Amanda and Lenny Mathis, Joe and Jen Minnich, Meagan and Elliott Rethmeier and Clint and Rogers SettleFOR THE BIRTH OF THIS CHILD: Charles Alexander Francis (Son of Traci and Mac Francis) FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Janette Jones Balling, Cynthia B. Forster and Hazel Mitchell (And for the people on the confidential Prayer List of the Daughters of the King)
For all updates to the Parish Paper Prayer List, please contact Libby Adamson at [email protected] or 864-504-3696. After Office Hours for Pastoral Emergencies, please call 864-590-5602.
4 JUNE-JULY 2017 CALENDAR
Thursday, 1 June9:00am Women’s Bible Study 12:15pm Holy Eucharist/HealingThe Day of Pentecost, 4 June 7:30am Youth Pilgrimage Car Wash 8:00am Holy Eucharist I9:00am Gleaners Class/Benedictine Group9:30am Summer Choir10:30am Holy Eucharist II/Baptism (Light incense will be used)11:30am Lemonade in the ShadeTuesday, 6 June 11:45am Cancer Assoc. Luncheon2:00pm Listening Hearts Group5:30pm Holy Eucharist & HealingThursday, 8 June10am Summit Hills Holy Eucharist12:15pm Holy Eucharist/Healing
Trinity Sunday: 1st Sunday after Pentecost, 11 June 8:00am Holy Eucharist I9:00am Gleaners Class9:00am Camp Ho Non Wah Scout Service 10:30am Holy Eucharist I/Baptism/DOK Installation 11:30am Lemonade in the ShadeTuesday, 13 June5:30pm Holy Eucharist & HealingWednesday, 14 June9:00am Bazaar Country Store CookingThursday, 15 June6:45am Men’s Bible Study Breakfast11am Advent Shoppe Open House12:15pm Holy Eucharist/Healing2nd Sunday after Pentecost, 18 June 8:00am Holy Eucharist I9:00am Gleaner’s Class/Benedictine Group9:30am Summer Choir10:30am Holy Eucharist II11:30am Lemonade in the Shade6:30pm Fellowship GroupMonday, 19 JuneCumberland Mission Team through 6/23Tuesday, 20 June5:30pm Holy Eucharist & Healing6pm 20s, 30s, 40s CONNECTWednesday, 21 June8:00am Wacky Wednesday Atlanta Aquarium and Braves Game9:00am Country Store CookingThursday, 22 June 7:00am Men’s Bible Study12:15pm Holy Eucharist/HealingThe 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, 25 June8:00am Holy Eucharist I9:00am Gleaners Class9:30am Summer Choir10:30am Holy Eucharist II11:30am Lemonade in the Shade11:30am VBS Kickoff LunchMonday, 26 June8:30am Vacation Bible School
Tuesday, 27 June 8:30am Vacation Bible School 5:30pm Holy Eucharist & HealingWednesday, 28 June8:30am Vacation Bible School5:45pm Wednesday Dinner/VBS Program6pm Wacky Wednesday Movie NightThursday, 29 June7:00am Men’s Bible Study8:30am Vacation Bible School9:00am Bazaar Country Store Cooking12:15pm Holy Eucharist/Healing4th Sunday after Pentecost, 2 July8:00am Holy Eucharist I9:00am Gleaners Class/Benedictine Group9:30am Summer Choir10:30am Holy Eucharist I11:30am Lemonade in the Shade Monday, 3 July-Office ClosedTuesday, 4 July-Office ClosedThursday, 6 July7:00am Men’s Bible Study12:15pm Holy Eucharist/Healing5th Sunday after Pentecost, 9 July8:00am Holy Eucharist I9:00am Gleaners Class9:30am Summer Choir10:30am Holy Eucharist I11:30am Lemonade in the Shade Monday, 10 July9:30am Ecumenical Blood Drive Mtg.Tuesday, 11 July11:45am Cancer Assoc. Luncheon2:00pm Listening Hearts Group5:30pm Holy Eucharist & HealingWednesday, 12 July9:00am Wacky Wednesday Adventure Center, Asheville9:00am Bazaar Country Store CookingThursday, 13 July7:00am Men’s Bible Study10am Summit Hills Holy Eucharist12:15pm Holy Eucharist/Healing6th Sunday after Pentecost, 16 July8:00am Holy Eucharist I9:00am Gleaners Class/Benedictine Grp. 9:30am Summer Choir10:30am Holy Eucharist I/Baptism9:00-10:15am Mid-Summer Brunch6:30pm Fellowship GroupTuesday, 18 July5:30pm Holy Eucharist & HealingWednesday, 19 July10:00am Wacky Wednesday Day in G’villeThursday, 20 July6:45am Men’s Bible Study Breakfast 9:00am Bazaar Country Store Cooking10am Summit Hills Holy Eucharist
Recurring ActivitiesSunday, 8:30am Advent Shoppe openMon., Day Off The Rev. Debbie ApoldoMonday, 5:30pm AAMon. - Fri., 11am-4pm: Advent Shoppe open; hours will change for special events Mon., Thurs., 1:30pm - Al-AnonTuesday morning - Staff Prayer/Meeting (Wednesday on July 5) Tuesday, 12:15pm Book & Brown Bag Tues., 3pm Co-Dependents AnonymousTues., Friday, 9:30am Watercolor ClassTuesday, 4:30pm Meditation Group Wednesday, 5:30pm Evening WorshipWednesday, 8pm AA/Al-AnonFriday, Day Off The Rev. Ned Morris
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JUNE-JULY 2017 MEMORIALS 5June 2017 Flowers
First Sunday in June - June 4Altar MemorialsThe flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. William F. Price from his family in loving memory of Joyce Long Schoepf by Carolyn Schoepf, her daughters and grandchildren
Second Sunday in June - June 11 Altar MemorialsThe flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Sarah Z. Zimmerman, C. Henry Zimmerman, Anne Zimmerman Gleim, James M. Zimmerman, Mary J. Zimmerman, Russell D. Zimmerman, Anne Frezile Zimmerman, Jerry U. Criswell, Sallie Barre James and Nancy McWhorter Irwin by Mary Z. Criswell Third Sunday in June - June 18Altar MemorialsThe flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Helen DuPre Moseley and Carlos DuPre Moseley by Cynthia Moseley in loving memory of John Graves Schoepf and Jerry Julienne Harrison and in honor of Albert Bailey Jolly by Carolyn Schoepf, her daughters and grandchildrenBaptismal FontThe flowers adorning the baptismal font are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Charles Otto and Dorothy Crowell Gnerlich given by their son, Charles H. GnerlichFourth Sunday in June –June 25Altar MemorialsThe flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving to God for the blessings He gave to us through the life of Francis Nicholas Belmont in loving memory of T. Kenneth and Dixie Johnston Cribb given by Billy Cribb in thanksgiving for the life of Missy Rowland Turner given by Carole and Mac Davis
July 2017 Flowers
First Sunday in July - July 2Altar MemorialsThe flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Weldon Craig and Florence Lerch Twitty by Florence C. Twitty
Second Sunday in July - July 9 Altar MemorialsThe flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Edythe Wise, a loving wife, mother and friend, from her familyThird Sunday in July - July 16Altar MemorialsThe flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of John Turnbull, Florence Ferebee Pope and Carolyn Stripling Jolly by Keysie and Joe MaddoxFourth Sunday in July –July 23Altar MemorialsThe flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. Dale Alexander Roberts by his familyFifth Sunday in July –July 30Altar MemorialsThe flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Sonny Cannon and Christine Finney by Marjorie Cannon, Trey Finney, and Kathryn White
Thanks for Helping to Form Us The Rev. Deborah Apoldo, Associate Rector for Christian Formation
Recently we had a conversation among staff members about what to call the classes and offerings on Sunday mornings. Over the years churches have struggled to come up just the right name for their classes and programs. You’ve probably seen some unusual results of this struggle in church printed materials and in signage. Here are some names of classes that illustrate the point:
• Couples ‘R’ Us •F.I.S.H. (this stands for: Friends in Service to Him) • Uni-versity (this means “United in Diversity”) • Pairs and Spares (I am not sure what “spares” is referring to here). • Legacy Builders (I assume these are seniors?) • AsOne (no explanation for what this class is about) • DIGG (Delighting in God’s Grace)
In the end, we decided to call our Sunday classes “Sunday School” for all ages. While this doesn’t shout creativity or cleverness, most people know what Sunday School is.
As I think of the names of the many opportunities we have at the advent to learn about and to grow in our faith together, I am inspired. The Gleaners Class meets to glean from Scripture, art, music and discussion principles and traditions that feed the soul and encourage faith. Adventure Kingdom conveys to our children and their parents that life with Jesus is an adventure. The Benedictine Study Group seeks to live into the wonderful Rule of Saint Benedict that has inspired and strengthened Christian communities throughout the ages. Men’s and Women’s Bible studies offer the opportunity to learn the great salvation story in community. The XCentric ministries convey to youth the realities of God’s eccentric love and grace – and on and on.
Thank you to all who have made this 2016-17 season of Christian formation classes, programs, and activities so meaningful and formative. If you know or see any of these folks please tell them how much you appreciate their efforts. If you have gifts of leadership in teaching and/or mentoring, please let me know how you would like to serve.
YOUTH MINISTRY ADULT CLASSES AND RECTOR’S FORUM Sunday School Teachers Rector’s Forum Parents in Community Bruce Schwartz Anne Rodrick Ashley and Mary Reid Chris and Herb Neely Regina Fargis Brendan and Maggie Delaney Evan and Bobby Hammett Chris and Erin Strickland David Graham Prayer Breakfast Drivers Benedictine Study Group Wednesday Night Prayer Service & Program Dede King and Walter Oates Jean Dunbar Jean Dunbar and Dave Rodrick Trey Thies and Lathrop MosleyPrayer Breakfast Cooks Gleaners Class Alice Dorrance and Phillip Edge Larry Moore and Craig Williams Roland Doepner Ted Gage and Jim Elliott Agnes Martin Men’s Bible Study Trey Thies Dave Rodrick and Mac DavisCHILDREN’S MINISTRY Dave Rodrick Adventure Kingdom Teachers Mac Davis Women’s Bible Study Bess Lee and Brandy Cogsdill Anna Johnson Cathy Terrell and Dianne Bagnal Jenny Moore and Mary Reid Sally Gaskins and Ellen Morris Matt & Elizabeth Cox
Children’s Chapel Regina Fargis Dede Frost
JUNE-JULY 20176 CHRISTIAN FORMATION
JUNE-JULY 2017 GALLERY 7Photos: Gabriel’s Instruments, Parish Picnic, Advent Children’s Center Year-End Concert and Our New Members.
Welcome to our new members! Tara Alea Attalah, Caroline Colquitt Boyd, Kathryn Plaxco Drake, Kory Stephen Drake , Jorge Leonar-do Estevez, Donna Katherine Kendall, George Mat-thew Kendall, Len DuRant Mathis, Jr. and Amanda Ingram Mathis
From the Rector - continued from page 1
Jesus tells his disciples, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:12-13).
The way of the cross is the way of love responding to hate. Hate sentenced Jesus to death on the cross! Love drove Jesus to allow it to be so! Hate nailed him to the tree! Love raised him from the grave!
We are called to live fearlessly because perfect love casts out fear. We are called to show the world that there is another way of living and of being in relationship with each other.
We are not to be ignorant of the way of the world, the way of hate. Roger Stone may represent much of how the world truly operates, but we are called to follow the way of Jesus Christ, NOT the way of the world.
Jesus said to his disciples, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15). He also said, “They who have my commandments and keep them are those who love me; and those who love me will be loved by my Father, and I will love them and reveal myself to them.” (John 14:21).
This is the GOOD NEWS! This is our life and our way of life. This is why we are called to pray and to worship. This is why we are called to serve and to sacrifice. This is why we believe. This is why LOVE WINS.
Let this be what you take with you (along with your “Flat Jesus”) as you go through the summer months and all the days of your life. Please join me in making this prayer a daily practice of faith as we go our various ways and pray also that we return safely. God bless you. Ned+
Let us pray. O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The Book of Common Prayer, page 225 Ned +
Thank YouAs I complete my time with you all, I want to thank you for welcoming me and sharing your beautiful church and wonderful parish life with me. Being placed at the Episcopal Church of the Advent for my internship as part of the Discernment Process towards priesthood has been an amazing experience. Because Wofford College and Church of the Advent are so close, I have been involved in the life of the church beyond Sundays and evenings, which has given me the chance to experience and be a part of so much more. Thank you for helping to make Advent feel like home for the past six months. I will cherish my time with you all. You all will continue to be in my prayers.Love, Lathrop Mosley
The Advent Foundation – Investing TalentsWant to make a good investment? You can do so by making a legacy gift to the Advent Foundation. Follow the fellows with the five talents and the two talents in Jesus’ parable. They went out and increased the property with which they had been entrusted, so that when the master returned they were blessed and rewarded. Your gift, by will or trust, to the Church of the Advent, is just such an investment. It goes on through the years; it is never used up; it continues to produce year in and year out for our outreach, buildings, and pastoral care. In a couple of generations your gift will have produced not just double, but many times its initial value. And think how many in our community and our children will be served! Think about it. It makes a difference. The Advent Foundation – call Kit Jennings at 864-504-3689 or email to: [email protected]
JUNE-JULY 20178 FROM THE RECTOR | FOUNDATION
Register now to have some Summer fun in the sun with our 2017 Youth Wacky Wednesday Activities! JUNE21 - Trip to Atlanta: Atlanta Aquarium and Braves vs. San Fran Giants (Cost: $60 + Food and Xtras)28 - VBS in the morning and Movie at Night NCG Theatre: Movie TBD—(Cost of Ticket and Xtras. Please purchase your own ticket; this is not a pre-pay.)JULY12 - Adventure Center (Tree Tops Adventure Park activity) in Asheville, NC. Please visit the website, http://preview.tinyurl.com/zlj8glm, and print the waiver that will be required of each person participating (Cost: $55 and extra money for food, etc.) 19 - Day in Greenville—Breakout Room, Mall and Food ($30 plus money for food)26 - Carowinds (Cost: $40 plus food)
12:15pm Holy Eucharist/HealingFriday, 21 July 6:30pm Baby Boomers7th Sunday after Pentecost, 23 July7:30am-12:30pm Ecumenical Blood Drive8:00am Holy Eucharist I9:00am Gleaners Class9:30am Summer Choir10:30am Holy Eucharist I11:30am Lemonade in the ShadeTuesday, 25 July5:30pm Holy Eucharist & HealingWednesday, 26 July9:00am Wacky Wednesday Carowinds9:00am Country Store Cooking Thursday, 27 July7:00am Men’s Bible Study12:15pm Holy Eucharist/Healing8th Sunday after Pentecost, 30 July8:00am Holy Eucharist I9:00am Gleaners Class9:30am Summer Choir10:30am Holy Eucharist I11:30am Lemonade in the Shade
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Reminder The Parish Paper Submission
Deadline for the August issue will be Friday, July 14.
2017 Youth Summer Mission WeekThis summer 10 members of our youth are going to Charleston to spend a week working in a variety of mission and outreach projects along with youth from other churches and locations. As our youth mission team enter into the lives of others and build relationships with the people of Charleston, they’ll experience God working through them at projects such as these: •Oversee sports camps for kids through the City of North Charleston Recreation Department. •Spend time with people receiving care at local nursing homes. •Perform minor home repairs for residents. •Work on the grounds of a ranch that serves as a refuge to orphaned, neglected, and abused boys. •Lead games and activities and help serve lunch at a kids’ camp.The theme of this year’s mission week is “The Road.” It is a reference to the road to Emmaus story in the gospels. Two followers of Jesus walked on a road from Jerusalem to a small town called Emmaus. They were struggling with their disappointment after Jesus died. When a stranger joined them along the way, they thought it was just another weary and discouraged traveler. Soon, to their amazement, they discovered that the fellow traveler was Jesus. On our mission week in Charleston our youth will encounter a fresh perspective of the “The Road to Emmaus” story each day. We share much of what those Jesus followers thought and experienced on that stretch of road and we’ll discover how our connection with Jesus follows much of the same path as theirs. As we go to print, the participants include: Jackson Guitierrez, Joseph Guitierez, Jonah Dixon, Nevaeh Dixon, Ligon Chewning, Graham Scheel, Chris Jungkind and Shakya Cohen. Please, keep our youth and leaders in your prayers this summer July 30-August 5.
All youth group events and activities are open to all youth 6th-12th grade throughout the community. Friends are not only welcome but encouraged to participate. Contact David Dixon at [email protected].
A Summer Reminder from Parish Management Enjoy your time away this summer with family and friends! Please know that when you are away we will miss you! Send a postcard - and, even while you are away, don’t forget to keep your pledge current! You may make contributions toward your pledge by going to our website, churchofadvent.org, and clicking on the green Give Online button at the bottom of the home page. You may also use our new feature, Text-to-Give. Text MYADVENT to 73256 to give using your text messaging. Standard text charges may apply.
Safe travels, and thank you for your continued support!
Congratulations to our 2017 Graduating Seniors! Miss Kate Lynn Copeland Miss Anna Grace Ellett Miss Emily Jennings Evins Mr. Timothy Blair Fields, Jr. Mr. Henry Martin Graham Mr. Evan Fisher Jones Mr. Samuel Mikell Kistler Miss Elizabeth Murphy O’ShieldsMr. Theodore Ravenel Phillips Miss Frances Caroline Price Miss Curry Cheves Sherard Mr. Samuel Thomas Reed Spencer Miss Mary Eliot Stone Miss Margaret Louise Tebbe Miss Julia Brown Thompson Mr. Clay Rollins Turner Mr. William Walker Wakefield Miss Mary Kendall Leslie Ward
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(Ages 1-11) BIRTHDAYS
JUNE 6 - Olivia Battocchio 6 - Nicholas Battocchio 7 - Ellie Fisher 8 - Emma Green 9 - Lily Boucher 10 - Virginia Mathis11 - Fort Johnson18 - George Cashman20 - Jennings Cannon21 - David Fisher24 - Ellis Kate Green25 - Maribel Washburn26 - Rowan Drake
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – June 26- 29 - Liza Lounsberry and Jenny Moore are the chairs for this year’s VBS. We will be travelling to Ancient Rome to learn from none other than the Apostle Paul! Our mornings will be spent singing, learning about the Bible, making crafts and playing games. You will not want to miss this fun adventure. Online registration is available on the church’s website at https://tinyurl.com/l7rz89lor you can send in a print registration form. Rising 3K through rising 5th graders are welcome!
Volunteers Needed. Please contact Suzanne Dantin at [email protected] or 864-237-0570 if you would like to volunteer one or more days at VBS. Nursery will be available for all volunteers’ children who are too young to participate in VBS.
Supplies Needed. In order to transform our church into a Roman village and marketplace, we are in need of the following items: artificial greenery, pottery, baskets, extra sheets, and canopy tents. Please let me know if you would be willing to share any of these items with us for the week of VBS.
VBS Kick-Off Event – Sunday, June 25 Join us for a VBS Kick-Off Event right after the 10:30am service on Sunday, June 25. We will have a delicious BBQ lunch on the lawn. There will also be an inflatable slide for the children to enjoy. Please RSVP to [email protected] by Friday, June 16. Rain location will be in the PCLC gym.
Flat Jesus – Where Have You Taken Jesus? Don’t forget to bring Flat Jesus along with you this summer on all of your adventures! Please send pictures to [email protected]. We will post these pictures on the church’s Facebook page and Advent Young Families’ Instagram account at adventyoungfamilies. We can’t wait to see what you are up to during the summer months!
Summer Faith Formation – Don’t take the summer off!! There are so many amazing online resources with simple, meaningful resources for families. I encourage you to take a look at two of my favorites: Grow Christians at: http://www.growchristians.org/ and Building Faith at http://www.buildfaith.org/
JULY 2 - Azra Stockwell 7 - Ella Hayes10 - William Montgomery11 - Caroline Gaskins12 - Harper Foster13 - Lily Moody16 - Ansley Dantin18 - Pope Cooper19 - Andrew Hutchinson21 - Emie Cate Green24 - Elizabeth Skinner25 - Andrei Neagu27 - MacLean Fulmer30 - Gibbes Montgomery30 - Sayles Taber31 - Emily Brewington
OUTREACH & MISSIONS 11JUNE-JULY 2017Cumberland Mission Team, June 19-23 (ages 21+). Prayerfully consider joining the Cumberland Mission Team as we celebrate 20 years of service through Housing Sewanee. Ground was broken on a new development of sustainable housing, Sherwood Springs, in March 2017. The first house will look similar to the photo except the porch will be on the side of the house facing the cul de sac. Seven 700-square-feet homes are to be built in Phase 1. This construction is in collaboration with the Otey Memorial Parish Church (adjacent to the University of the South campus) and coordinated by Mickey Suarez, parish volunteer. Deposits are now being accepted. For more information, contact Larry Moore, [email protected] H. Wright NewsMinistry Recognition: Spartanburg School District 7 recognized the Church of the Advent for their ministry to Mary H. Wright Elementary School. Volunteer co-chairs, Joy Oates and Julie Schwartz, accepted the award on behalf of the church.
Mary H. Wright students sold 76 pieces of artwork during their artist reception in the Parish and Community Life Center Lobby! We hosted the 5th graders for lunch, and they enjoyed having their photos taken with their classmates! Our printing deadline didn’t allow us to include photos from the Field Days, but we hope to share some in a future issue.
School Supplies and Blessing of School Supplies: The Advent Shoppe will be selling school supplies for Mary H. Wright Elementary School students and backpacks for the Children’s Advocacy Center during the summer. These school supplies will be blessed at the 10:30am service on August 13. Your generosity will provide much needed help for these families. Look for upcoming announcements in the Bell Ringer.
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The Episcopal Church of the Advent Analysis of Revenues & Expenses
