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5901 San Juan Ave. Citrus Heights, CA 95610 Website: www.adventcitrusheights.org Facebook: adventcitrusheightsca E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 916 966-7242
In This IssueIn This Issue:
Page 2-3 Pastor’s Message Page 4-8 Council Page 9 Children’s Ministry Page 10 Adult Classes Page 11-14 Mini-Medical School Page 15-16 Fellowship Page 17-19 Worship Page 20 Wednesday Night Dinner Page 21-25 Outreach Page 26-27 Women of Advent Page 28 Prayers & Thanksgiving Page 29 Birthdays & Anniversaries Page 30 Stewardship of Service
Page 31 Calendar
Page 32 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."
This month at Advent:This month at Advent:
Thank you from Thank you from Paradise LutheranParadise Lutheran
Palm SundayPalm Sunday
April 14April 14
Maundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday April 18April 18
Good FridayGood Friday
April 19April 19
EasterEaster April 21April 21
April 2019April 2019
Photo SupplementPhoto Supplement
St. Patrick’s & Weds Dinners Daisy’s Cookie Sales
Linda Hultman Game Day Wm Gariano Eagle Scout
Dean Oliver’s Baptism Social Knitters Party
Joy Bells Paradise Lutheran Church
Sunday WorshipSunday Worship 9:30 am9:30 am
Weds WorshipWeds Worship
6:15 pm6:15 pm
Welcome back!Welcome back! Karen Sorenson gives theKaren Sorenson gives the
Children’s SermonChildren’s Sermon Sunday, March 24Sunday, March 24
In some stories, moments of hope are scattered throughout the plot, while in others hope is revealed through a surprise ending. The Easter story is a vivid example of the latter kind of story. It reminds us that things aren’t always as they seem. The story of Easter celebrates the greatest story twist in history, one that’s so
subversive that it changes everything. It’s easy to hear the Easter story — after all, we have heard it so many times — and forget the surprise and shock of the resurrection. It’s easy to read through the Gospels without that “aha” moment that it delivers. Since we know how the story ended, we are used to reading the resurrection into all the teachings of Jesus. For Jesus’ disciples, though, the days before the resurrection were days of fear, darkness, and confusion. After they had met the Risen One, the resurrection provided a new lens through which they viewed their past experiences with Jesus … and those experiences now all began to make sense. Jesus’ resurrection changed everything – for them and for us. The life of the Christian community began at the empty tomb. Through the resurrection of Jesus, God revealed to Jesus’ followers then and now that what we see is not all there is. Easter tells us that a man convicted is not really guilty and that a cruel instrument of torture and death is really a symbol of forgive-ness and grace. On the surface, the story of Easter reveals a plot by the religious leaders of Je-sus’ day to take down a rebel once and for all. As Jesus got handed over to the Roman authorities, those authorities wanted to impress on everyone’s mind that Caesar is king, his kingdom rules, and the Roman death penalty would have the last say.
Pastor GabiPastor Gabi
The Surprise Ending of Jesus’ Story
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But then the unthinkable happened: God brought Jesus back to life! Jesus’ resurrection revealed to his followers that all the powers and authorities of the world are no more than pseudo powers and pseudo authorities. In the end, not Caesar, but God had the last say. What looked like defeat was actually ultimate victory. Easter reminds us that even though injustice, violence, and deceit still run rampant, we know that God is working, that God’s love is greater, and that resurrection is real. Because of the power of the resurrection we, too, can walk in newness of life. At a time when the Caesars of our day still rule and injustice seems every-where, we hold fast to God’s promise of new life. This new way, this subversive promise, is a call to be part of a countercultural way of life, a way of life that overcomes to the tendencies of selfishness and hate and embraces the resurrection life. This transformation through Christ is our twist in the story — our aha moment. Through Christ, we continue to live out the resurrection life in our own time, thereby continuing the subversive plot that God initiated in Christ. As we continue to journey through Lent together and towards Easter, I invite you to experience anew God’s surprise ending, to relive the story with a fresh hope, and to embrace the reality of the risen Christ in your own life. May this hope continue to sustain you in every possible way.
Pastor Gabi
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God’s Work. Our Hands.
Doing God’s work is not just going to church and helping out there. It is not just doing Winter Sanctuary and helping our homeless population, it is also doing things for our community. Last Saturday a group of us helped to beau-tify our neighborhood. This little strip park on the south side of Greenback is now cleaned up, painted, and planted by Advent people. What a perfect day for doing this work. The sun was shining and there was no rain to be seen. It
started out a little cool, but quickly warmed up as we put on our yellow shirts and got busy. 25 yellow shirted workers painted several coats of paint on slatted wood benches. Some of the paint was thick, some thin, some dark, some light, but it all dried pretty much the same color. We also turned the soil and planted a variety of flowering plants in the two areas where Park Oaks enters the housing development. We worked so fast that everything they expected us to do was finished so they had us go ahead and paint the last section of benches and pull weeds. We also picked up all of the trash in the area. Pastor Gabi treated us to coffee and the Citrus Heights City people gave us doughnuts, water, and granola bars.
It was a fun experience and appreciated by people in the neighborhood who drove or walked by. So, Advent has completed another service to others, using our hands, feet, backs, arms, and legs to pray!
Lanny Johanek, Church Council PresidentLanny Johanek, Church Council President
4 Emily Presto, Karyl Cimini and Linda Belchem paint benches.
More photos of the day . . . Thank you Pastor Gabi for taking pictures!
Suzane Henderson, Naomi Dasari, Curt Lipp, Lois Sellers and Louise Patterson working hard!
by Anna Lee Bjork We thank and praise you, Heavenly Father . . .
FOR the season of Lent that compels us to reflect on your gifts to us and shows us where and how to use them;
FOR those whose lives enriched our congregation and who now rest in your arms;
FOR the ministry in word and deed shared with us by Pastor Gabi’
FOR the time, talent, and gifts of our church staff that keep us functioning in seen and unseen ways;
FOR all who share their time and gifts to help manage and direct the day to day mission and activities and our congregation;
FOR compelling us to continually explore ways we can bring to life the commitment to be God’s hands in our world;
FOR the connection to, and caring for, others made known to us when we share encouragement, understanding, sympathy, hugs and laughter;
FOR the parable of loaves and fishes made manifest whenever we gather to share food—especially cookies and bars!
FOR all these things and the abundance of love and prayers that are out side our awareness.
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General Fund
Treasurer's Report
February 28,
2019
YTD (as of February 28,
2019)
Total 2018/2019 Budget $346,652.00
Budget Year to Date (YTD) $231,501.24
Actual Income $22,467.83 $219,788.44
Actual Expenses $27,706.85 $219,161.87
YTD Income less Expenses -$5,239.02 $626.57
Benevolence to Date $3,533.00 $14,013.94 Linda Broaddus
Offering needed monthly: $27,888.00
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THANK YOU, ADVENT MEMBERS!
We set a goal of taking the Endowment Fund over the $250,000 mark . . .
WE EXCEEDED THE GOAL!
The Endowment Fund now has $255,000!
The committee is working on creating a conservative
investment plan for these monies. Then we will be able to take a distribution of the interest generated
by the investments each year to support Advent’s on-going mission as outlined in the Fund’s documents.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Thank you so much for the many words and prayers of hope for us here at Paradise Lutheran Church. We are encouraged every time a business re-opens, a church service is held, or we see the daffodils begin to bloom again. All those lovely cards are in our fellowship hall, providing words of love to us.
Many thanks, Pastor Rod Paradise Lutheran Church
780 Luther Drive Paradise, CA 95969
Dear Pastor Gabi and Advent Lutheran Church members, Thank you so much for honoring me with the lovely 80th birthday celebration after church. A special thank you to Kathy Johnson and Kris Heath for organizing and all who helped make it a very Happy Birthday for me!
Inge Clarke
Cindy Winsor-Schultz had a unique thank you for us on Sunday, March 17 as her husband, daughter and granddaughter brought her grand daughter’s hand made thank you poster! Thank you, Cindy!
Thank You!
Sign says, “Thank You! Your love, support and
prayers are appreciated!”
Wednesday Nights
Join Natalie and your friends for DINNER 5:30 pm
WORSHIP 6:15 pm CLASSES 6:45 pm
No classes Weds April 17
Natalie Jones, Children’s Ministry Director [email protected]
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We Need Wrapped Candy
to fill Easter eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt between the services on Easter Sunday.
Please bring wrapped candies and place in the basket in the Narthex.
Thank You!
Can You Help . . .
fill Easter eggs the week before Easter? The Easter Egg Hunt will be
between the services on Easter Sunday.
Let Natalie know if can help— this is the fun part!
Thank You!
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Pastor Gabi Following worship in April
The "Greatest Story Ever Told" is more than just a
cliché. God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people.
That is what The Story is all about—the story of the
Bible, God’s great love affair with humanity.
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COSMOLOGY & GRACE
Coming on Wednesdays May 1—22
Ret. Bishop David Mullen will lead the class Contemplating the Universe
as a Spiritual Practice seeking a cosmological theology for the 21st century
Insights from the 2019 UC Davis Mini Medical School by Pastor Gabi
For 6 Saturdays in February and March, a group of Advent members attended the UC Davis Mini-Medical School, a program “to prepare life’s second half.” Two among the group (Dorothy Slade and Jackie Michehl) even were repeat attendees. Altogether, 12 different lectures were offered, two per Saturday. The topics included sessions on medical statistics, dental health, hearing, depression, fitness, the arteries of the lower extremities, heart health, joint health (especially knees and hips), nutrition, the medical benefits of mindfulness and compassion, and brain health.
To me, the biggest surprise during these lectures was how much of our overall health comes down to the basic factors of blood pressure, blood sugar, exercise, body weight, and healthy diet. I certainly expected the nutritionist to mention many these factors. I was not prepared, however, to hear nutrition, exercise, and blood pressure mentioned in over half of all lectures. Whether speakers talked about depression, the arteries of the legs, heart health, knee replacements, or Alzheimer’s Disease – speaker after speaker pointed to the same few fundamental risk factors over which we, thankfully, have reasonable control. Specific insights I took away from the program are:
Hearing. Hearing loss should be addressed early on; there are many new types of hearing aids. Untreated hearing loss can contribute to loneliness, isolation, depression, dementia, even falls. Cochlear implants can keep us connected to the world when hearing aids no longer can.
Teeth & Gum. As we age, our saliva production decreases. Additionally, hundreds of commonly used medications can reduce salivary flow & increase risk of dental problems. Decreased saliva means our dental enamel is protected less from the corrosive acid that forms when oral bacteria react with carbohydrates. Hence, drinking water and flossing becomes even more important as we age. If you don’t like to floss, use a water pic instead. Avoid sugary food and drinks. Both arthritis and dementia can lead to a lack of dental care.
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Joint health. Excessive weight puts additional stress on our joints. Complications after knee and hip surgery are more common if patients also suffer from two or more of the following: respiratory disease, infections, diabetes, anemia, obesity, or untreated mental illness. These conditions should be addressed prior to surgery, in order to manage the risk and improve the outcome.
Arteries of the leg. Arterial disease in the legs is often misdiagnosed as other conditions. Arterial disease can range from milder (legs hurt only after exercise, circulation is adequate to meet resting demands, but inadequate to meet the in-creased demands with exercise), moderate (legs hurt even at rest, circulation cannot meet the resting demand), to very advanced (lesions, ulcers, and gangrene occur) stages. Treatment options include bypass with synthetic graft, bypass with vein, and angioplasty/stenting. Each of these have advantages and disadvantages. The decision of which approach to choose depends on the exact location of the blockage and the age and physical health of the patient.
Heart health. Statins are great drugs; their benefits far outweigh their risks. New blood pressure targets are recommended: a systolic blood pressure of 130. Lowering patients’ blood pressure has shown to have benefits for their cognitive functioning, decreasing mild forms of cognitive impairment, dementia, and abnormalities in the brain. The key tips for a healthy heart are: eat less, move more, increase your intake of fruits.
Brain health. There is a negative correlation between high blood pressure and late life dementia. Addressing vascular health will likely have strong public-health benefits and reduce rates of late-life dementia. To help prevent the likelihood of late-life dementia, practice “Life’s Simple 7”: Don’t Smoke. Watch Your Weight. Eat A Healthy Diet. Exercise. Control Your Blood Pressure. Control Your Blood Sugar. Control Your Blood Cholesterol.
Depression. Depressed older adults often have co-existing cognitive impairment. There is evidence that depression is a risk factor for longer-term cognitive decline. With treatment of the depression, cognitive impairment often improves. Depression is common, disabling, and treatable in most cases. Older adults’ experience of depression may differ from younger adults. Depression has many causes or triggers, including early traumatic life experiences, loneliness, loss of function, genetic, and medical. Often, depression in older adults is not properly
diagnosed. Sometimes, depression can be a side effect of certain medicines. Mindfulness and compassion.
Meditation practices come in many different forms. All have proven to be beneficial to our
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General suggestions. Confine your care to a single health system, if possible. Use a single pharmacy system, if possible. Keep your medication list as short as possible. Get health information from reliable sources only. Maintain healthy skepticism. Know yourself. Select a person who knows you well enough to be your healthcare advocate and legal decisional proxy.
Complete an advance medical directive for healthcare: your agent's authority becomes effective when your primary treating physician determines that you’re unable to make your own health care decisions.
Medical hype & drug TV ads. TV drug ads target people 65 and older. Maintain a healthy skepticism about hyped-up new treatment options and TV ads for new miracle drugs.
Fitness. We ought to set ourselves S.M.A.R.T. fitness goals, that is, goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. To improve cardiovascular health, we need 30 minutes, 5 times/week of moderate exercise or 25 minutes, 3 times/week vigorous exercise, and 2 days/week moderate-high intensity strength training; to lower cholesterol and hypertension we need 40 minutes of moderate-vigorous activity 3-4 times/week. There are simple ways to exercise our bodies: while we brush our teeth, cook food in the microwave, are on hold for any call, during TV commercials, or during half-time of any sporting event on TV. Swimming is a great form of exercise! Try taking the stairs down, instead of the elevator.
Nutrition. A number of the lecturers recommended to follow the so-called “Mediterranean Diet” as the gold standard of healthy eating and living. Very little of our dietary fat ought to come from red meat. Half of the food on our plate ought to be vegetables. Olive oil is healthy and a great alternative to butter and should be consumed daily. Increase consumption of fruit and vegetables. Drink plenty of water. Stay away from sweetened drinks and sweet foods. Eat fish. Walk and be active. Following this diet long-term promises better outcomes than ad-hering to the latest fad diet of superfood craze. See pyramid on the next page.
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My hope is that as a congregation we can encourage one another to live healthier, offer opportunities for exercise, and promote healthy eating. According to St. Paul, our bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit within us; they are not our own. (1 Corinthians 6:19) If that is true, then we owe it to God, to one another, and to ourselves to take good care of the temples God has provided for us. Healthy living then becomes a form of worship of God, the creator, acts of stewardship of God’s creation.
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STERN-JOHNSON BIKE CLUB Bike Ride
April 13 and 27 9:00 am
Join the group at the Wells Fargo Bank
parking lot on the corner of Sunrise and Gold Country Blvd.
Contact Keith Johnson for details at:
MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES
Saturday, May 4 6:00 pm
Keith & Joyce Montag’s home
All are Welcome Bring a snack to share and get ready for lots of fun!
Note: No Dominoes in April. 15
Dates: Check-in, Thursday, August 8th - Checkout Sunday, Aug 11th
Location: Northwest Lake Tahoe, William Kent Campground, Tahoe City, CA
Cost for Condo-Campers & Day Visitors: $7 per day per car
Saturday night's Dutch Oven / BBQ cookout is $5 per adult / $3 per youth.
Advent's Fellowship Committee is pleased to announce the date this year as the last weekend before the start of schools for most Sacramento students.
For more information contact: Keith & Joyce Montag 916-988-3108
*Free* TENT camping this summer, 1-3 nights, Thursday, August 8th—Sunday, Aug 11th.
Saturday night's Dutch Oven / BBQ cookout is $5 per adult / $3 per youth.
August 8-11, 2019
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WORSHIP ATTENDANCE DATE SUNDAY
March 3 96
March 6 25 + 58
March 10 86
March 17 97
March 24 121
March 31 93
Wednesday Night Church Dinner 5:30 pm
WORSHIP 6:15 pm Classes 6:45 pm
Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm
Praise Band PALM SUNDAY
Sunday, April 14, 2019
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Wednesday Lenten Worship
March 13—April 10 7:00 pm
Palm Sunday 9:30 am April 14 Pastor Gabriele Schroeder
Maundy Thursday Worship April 18
Noon & 6:15 pm Pastor Gabriele Schroeder
Good Friday April 19 Noon and 6:15 pm Pastor Gabriele Schroeder
Easter Sunday
April 21 7:00 am Sunrise Service
9:00 am & 11:00 am Festival Service Pastor Gabriele Schroeder
Easter Breakfast 8:00 am—10:30 am
Easter Egg Hunt & Youth Games 10:30 am
EASTER FLOWERS
Your Name: In Memory / Honor of: # of plants:
Spring flowers are $13 each. Please make check out to Advent, designate Easter Flowers and put in offering.
Thank You!
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EASTER EGG CANDY
Please consider bringing individually wrapped candies to fill our Easter Eggs for the Easter Egg hunt!
Volunteers will be needed to help fill the Easter Eggs and
Natalie will appreciate your help!
Contact Natalie Jones to help stuff Easter Eggs!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER RAFFLE! And the WINNER is . . .
PAT JOHNSON!
Congrats to Pat,
who also prepared
dinner on Weds. March 27. Thank You
Kathy Henricks for the fun event!
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APRIL WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS Dinner 5:30 pm Worship 6:15 pm Classes 6:45 pm
April 3 Pastor Gabi—Soup and sides
April 10 Keith & Joyce Montag—Chili Spaghetti
April 17 NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT—Holy Week
April 24 PRAISE BAND—BBQ
May 8 is open—Volunteers Appreciated!
Thank You All for Donations to Women’s Empowerment!
Keep up the great donations!
We need winter clothing now!
Donate clothes for job interviews and work to help women get a new start!
2nd Sunday each month
Serve at St. John’s Monday, April 22
Join Jenny Stern and the women of Advent to
prepare and serve a meal at St. John’s Program for Real Change on April 22nd at 10:00 am.
Jenny has it all coordinated; just lend a hand in this ministry.
SUNRISE CHRISTIAN FOOD 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!
Thank you for your support!
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Please donate your used mascara wands. Box in the
Narthex. We’ll clean and ship!
WANDS for WILDLIFE
SOJOURNERS OF ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
FILOLI HISTORIC HOUSE AND GARDEN, WOODSIDE Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Filoli was the stately home of the Bourn family, who owned the Empire Mine in Grass Valley and Spring Valley Water Company. They also built the Greystone Winery in St. Helena, now the Culinary Institute of America. The design of the house and gardens is based on Muckross House, County Kerry, Ireland.
Depart by bus at 10:00 a.m. from Country Club Lanes, 2600 Watt Ave. (park on side of building) Picnic lunch catered by Plates; bring your own drink
Roast Turkey and Swiss, Roast Beef, or 3 Cheese Sandwich; Chips or Side Salad or Pasta Salad Private tour of garden and historic house Dinner at Home Town Buffet in Fairfield
Return to Sacramento by 8:00 p.m. All this for only $94 per person
Reserve your space now!
Send your check by March 22
(payable to Sojourners) to:
Lyla Hanson,
2554 Silverado St.,
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Questions?
Contact Lyla at 916-917-5187 or
Specify type of sandwich, chips
or salad type with reservation
Limited to 45 people
All are invited
to come join the fun on:
Friday, April 5 6:30 pm Saturday, April 6 6:30 pm
9151 Oak Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662
Casa Robles High School’s play
A local club of the national organization is now meeting at Advent on
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Thursdays, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Weigh-in from 9:00 am—10:00 am Program 10:00 am—11:00 am
Friendship Hall
For more information on TOPS— click here: http://www.tops.org/
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Thursday, April 11 11:30 am
Friendship Hall
Check it out!
Lots of informational materials, booklets, newsletter,
Daily Devotions and more!
Look to the right, on the back wall in the Narthex!
Clothing Drive 2019
Citrus Heights HART is teaming up with California Clothing Recyclers to raise funds in an environmentally friendly way! All monies will go to buy new cots for our Annual Winter Sanctuary. Please clean out your closets and donate the following to our fundraiser: Gently used wearable clothing, shoes, linens, towels, hats, belts, purses and stuffed animals too! but please no pillows.
Our fundraiser will run from March 1, 2019 to April 27, 2019. Please bring or drop off items to the following businesses:
Walt's Auto Service - Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA
Bauer's Carwash & Quick Fixx Windshield Repair - San Juan Ave., Citrus Heights, CA
Citrus Heights PD - Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA
City of Citrus Heights Government (City Hall) - Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA
Citrus Heights Community Center - Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA
For further information please contact Diane at 916-257-4421
Sponsors
Pot luck luncheon!
SPEAKER Regina Banks, Director
Lutheran Office of Public Policy—California See flyer on the next page for more information
This will be our opportunity to meet
our new Lutheran voice in the State Legislature
Fun time for all — bring your Mother, Daughter, Granddaughters —
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Saturday, May 18
Noon—2:00 pm
Friendship Hall
The Policy Council of the Lutheran Office of Public Policy is thrilled to announce that Regina Q. Banks, JD will join the
Lutheran Office of Public Policy - California as Director. Banks has served as Policy and Legislative Director for both statewide membership organizations and within the California Assembly. Her skills and relationships will support LOPP-CA’s expansion goals.
Ms. Banks is a proud alumna of Valparaiso University School of Law where she was a Jurist Scholar and Lincoln University of MO. She states, “I look forward to the marriage of my analytical and advocacy skills with my deep and abiding faith.
I admire the work of the LOPP-CA and will work diligently on their behalf for policies that strengthen people and families and honor the majesty of God’s creation.”
Regina Banks will be our speaker at the Women’s Spring Luncheon on Saturday, May 18 from Noon—2:00 pm in the Friendship Hall.
Those who continue their need to be lifted in prayer: Diane White; Don Rogers; Andy Goltz; Kim Berring; Ron Those who continue their need to be lifted in prayer: Diane White; Don Rogers; Andy Goltz; Kim Berring; Ron
Naswall; Dave & Betty Yeager; Austin Kepler; Joel & Carol Blaylock; Eleanor Wallace; Darlene and Bill Baker; Naswall; Dave & Betty Yeager; Austin Kepler; Joel & Carol Blaylock; Eleanor Wallace; Darlene and Bill Baker;
Allen Hansen; Ryan Patterson; Amanda Yerks; Elaine Patterson; Connie and Meghann Smiley; Meagan Brown; Allen Hansen; Ryan Patterson; Amanda Yerks; Elaine Patterson; Connie and Meghann Smiley; Meagan Brown;
Kurt, Karyl Cimini and Karen Sorenson’s father; Julie, Amy Gariano’s cousin; Keith McIntyre; Willa Clore; Kurt, Karyl Cimini and Karen Sorenson’s father; Julie, Amy Gariano’s cousin; Keith McIntyre; Willa Clore;
Wendy Slater, friend of Kathy Henricks; Gary Peterson’s brother and sisterWendy Slater, friend of Kathy Henricks; Gary Peterson’s brother and sister--inin--law; Derald Simmons, Sr.; Afghan law; Derald Simmons, Sr.; Afghan
Family; Julia McLoughlin, friends of Henrick’s family; Tanya Bowers; Orlean Ray; Heidi Swanson; Marilyn Family; Julia McLoughlin, friends of Henrick’s family; Tanya Bowers; Orlean Ray; Heidi Swanson; Marilyn
Pederson; Leonard and Winnie Parish; Emily Presto; Lloyd Sellers; Heidi Swanson, niece of Kathy Johnson; Alan Pederson; Leonard and Winnie Parish; Emily Presto; Lloyd Sellers; Heidi Swanson, niece of Kathy Johnson; Alan
Peterson, Gary Peterson’s brother; Angie and Tom Easter, friends on Natalie Jones; Bill McCoy; Joyce Duncan, Peterson, Gary Peterson’s brother; Angie and Tom Easter, friends on Natalie Jones; Bill McCoy; Joyce Duncan,
Shelley Warren; Jim Wildish, Carolyn Youngquist’s brotherShelley Warren; Jim Wildish, Carolyn Youngquist’s brother--inin--law; Bob Mathews; Maynard Johnsonlaw; Bob Mathews; Maynard Johnson
Family Members serving in the military: Brandon Lovett, Jane Lockhard’s grandson, Army; Scott Atchley, Air Family Members serving in the military: Brandon Lovett, Jane Lockhard’s grandson, Army; Scott Atchley, Air
Force; Alex Chesire, Air Force; Jason and Heather Stickney, nephew and wife of Keith and Joyce Montag, Air Force; Alex Chesire, Air Force; Jason and Heather Stickney, nephew and wife of Keith and Joyce Montag, Air
Force; Heath Jennings, Linda JenningsForce; Heath Jennings, Linda Jennings--Belchem’s son, Air Force; Charles Roney, Army; David Schedler, son of Belchem’s son, Air Force; Charles Roney, Army; David Schedler, son of
Paul Schedler, National Guard; Sara Elliott, daughter of Bill and Diana Elliott, National Guard; Alex Reginato, Paul Schedler, National Guard; Sara Elliott, daughter of Bill and Diana Elliott, National Guard; Alex Reginato,
fiancé of Christine Malaspino, Marines; Brandon Drake, grandson of Curt & Pam Lipp, Army; Caitlyn Werth, fiancé of Christine Malaspino, Marines; Brandon Drake, grandson of Curt & Pam Lipp, Army; Caitlyn Werth,
Tom and Audrey Werth’s granddaughter; Chaplin, Jordan Henricks, Amy Gariano’s cousin, Army; Fritz Brink-Tom and Audrey Werth’s granddaughter; Chaplin, Jordan Henricks, Amy Gariano’s cousin, Army; Fritz Brink-
man, son of Keith and Stephanie Brinkman, Marines.man, son of Keith and Stephanie Brinkman, Marines.
Please notify the church office to add or remove your prayer request. Thank you. Please notify the church office to add or remove your prayer request. Thank you.
EE--mail: [email protected] mail: [email protected]
Note: LongNote: Long--term prayer requests are under “continued to be lifted up”term prayer requests are under “continued to be lifted up” 28
Rick Hermanson, Good News! His last test gave him a clean bill of health!Rick Hermanson, Good News! His last test gave him a clean bill of health!
Darrell Broaddus, undergoing tests for a pinched nerveDarrell Broaddus, undergoing tests for a pinched nerve
Ken Johnson with “walking” pneumoniaKen Johnson with “walking” pneumonia
Terry Heath with pain in his legs Terry Heath with pain in his legs
Barbara Wammer, recovering from knee surgery following a fractured leg while skiing Barbara Wammer, recovering from knee surgery following a fractured leg while skiing
Whitney Clatte, recovering from knee surgeryWhitney Clatte, recovering from knee surgery
Ann Chehak, recovering from foot surgeryAnn Chehak, recovering from foot surgery
Cindy WinsorCindy Winsor--Schultz, in hospice careSchultz, in hospice care
Joanne Wilson, Lipp’s daughter with health issuesJoanne Wilson, Lipp’s daughter with health issues
Eulalee Gyger, Curt Lipp’s sister with health issuesEulalee Gyger, Curt Lipp’s sister with health issues
Nita McQuire, with pain and mobility issuesNita McQuire, with pain and mobility issues
Connie Smiley, diabetes, leg amputation & dialysis Connie Smiley, diabetes, leg amputation & dialysis
Karen Sorenson, on slow road to recovery from leukemiaKaren Sorenson, on slow road to recovery from leukemia
Cassandra Minde, with recurrence of ovarian cancerCassandra Minde, with recurrence of ovarian cancer
Lisa Faustino, Suzan Henderson’s cousin with cancerLisa Faustino, Suzan Henderson’s cousin with cancer
Inge Clarke’s granddaughter, with improving health issuesInge Clarke’s granddaughter, with improving health issues
Peggy V., friend of the Henricks with health issuesPeggy V., friend of the Henricks with health issues
Tanya Bowers, with diabetes health related issuesTanya Bowers, with diabetes health related issues
Ericka Shepherd mourning the death of George Smithson who died 3Ericka Shepherd mourning the death of George Smithson who died 3--1616
The family of Ina McCoy, who died 3The family of Ina McCoy, who died 3--1212--1919
Karen Peterson, Diane’s sisterKaren Peterson, Diane’s sister--inin--law died 2law died 2--2323--1919
Dave Gyger, Curt Lipp’s brotherDave Gyger, Curt Lipp’s brother--inin--law died 2law died 2--2424--1919
Kent, brother of Herum Bjork died 3Kent, brother of Herum Bjork died 3--2828--1919
Caitlin Salter 2 Anna Williams 2 Joan Thompson 2 Ken Johnson 3 Naomi Dasari 4 Audrey Werth 5 Troy Malaspino 6 Marilyn Pederson 6 Heather Sanders 6 Dean Henricks 8 Brandon Amador 10 Beverly Rice 10 Luke Patterson 12 Arnold Beck 13 Terry Heath 13 Tiffany Jennings 15 Stephanie Schau 16 Troy Malaspino 16
Keith Brinkman 17 Alex Cheshire 18 Zelia Jones 18 Maggie Ciak 19 Kathy Henricks 19 William McCoy 19 Jessica Williams 19 Kimber Belchem 22 Kristin Hermanson 22 Pauline Rogers 22 Karyl Cimini 24 Mary Patterson 24 Matt Pederson 27 Bryce Sabatke 27 Dixie Schneider 27 Christine Martin 28 Barbara Shonk 28 Carrie Bouknight 30 Samuel Patterson 30
Linda & Everrett Parks 18 Darrell & Linda Broaddus 28
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Assist. Ministers 9:30 am
April 7
Jeffrey Belchem
April 14
Lou Smith
April 18 Maundy Thurs
Noon Pr. Ken Bancroft 6:15 Jon Schedler
April 19 Good Fri
No Communion
April 21 EASTER
9 Pat Johnson 11 Tom Kent
April 28
Jon Schedler
Greeters 9:30 am
Tammy Payseno
Rich & Dinah
Evans
Noon Beth Mora 6:15 Kris Heath
Noon Dorothy Michaelis 6:15 Linda Belchem
9 Carolyn Youngquist 11 Bob & Linda Mathews
Troy &
Melinda Malaspino
Lector 9:30 am
Mary Grivna
Bruce Hansen
Noon Lois Sellers 6:15 Karen Sorenson
Noon Beth Mora 6:15 Keith Johnson
9 Bill Bevier 11 Melinda Malaspino
Leslie
Scheurer
Techie 9:30 am
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Altar Guild: *Pam Lipp, Shirley Cleveland, Marie Buhler
Ushers: *Curt Lipp, Erick Ammons, Steve Cook, Terry Heath, Ed Mack
Breadmaker: Barbara Olson
*Lead
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9:30 AM Quilters
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12:00 PM AA Mtg
1:30 PM Social
Knitting
7:00 PM Boy
Scouts
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10:00 AM AA Mtg.
5:30 PM Dinner
6:15 PM Worship
6:45 PM Classes
7:00 PM Choir
Rehearsal
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9:00 AM TOPS
1:00 PM Citrus
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9:30 AM Worship
with Communion
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12:00 PM AA Mtg
1:30 PM Social
Knitting
7:00 PM Boy
Scouts
7:00 PM Christian
Ed
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10:00 AM AA Mtg.
10:30 AM Finance
Committee
5:30 PM Dinner
6:15 PM Worship
6:45 PM Classes
7:00 PM Choir
Rehearsal
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9:00 AM TOPS
11:30
AM Women's
Bible Study
5:30 PM Worship
Meeting
7:00 PM Council
Mtg
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9:00 AM Stern-
Johnson Bike Club
11:00 AM
George Smithson
Memorial Service
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Palm Sunday
9:30 AM Worship
with Communion
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9:30 AM Quilters
6:00 PM AA Mtg
8:00 PM AA Mtg
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12:00 PM AA Mtg
1:30 PM Social
Knitting
7:00 PM Boy
Scouts
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10:00 AM AA Mtg.
7:00 PM Choir
Rehearsal
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9:00 AM TOPS
12:00 PM Maundy
Thursday
6:15 PM Maundy
Thursday
7:00 PM P.O.N.A
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12:00
PM Good
Friday
6:15
PM Good
Friday
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9:00 AM Choir &
Brass practice
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Easter Sunday
7:00 AM Sunrise
Service
9:30 AM Worship
with Communion
11:00 AM Worship
with Communion
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10:00 AM Serve
Lunch at St.
John's Shelter
6:00 PM AA Mtg
8:00 PM AA Mtg
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12:00 PM AA Mtg
1:30 PM Social
Knitting
7:00 PM Boy
Scouts
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10:00 AM AA Mtg.
5:30 PM Dinner
6:15 PM Worship
6:45 PM Classes
7:00 PM Choir
Rehearsal
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9:00 AM TOPS
1:00 PM Citrus
Heights Navigator
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9:00 AM Stern-
Johnson Bike Club
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with Communion
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12:00 PM AA Mtg
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7:00 PM Boy
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Advent Lutheran Church 5901 San Juan Avenue Citrus Heights, CA 95610
ADVENT WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion
WEDNESDAY 7:00 pm Contemporary with Holy Communion
ADVENT LUTHERAN PROGRAM STAFF:
Pastor Gabriele Schroeder [email protected]
Lanny Johanek, Council President [email protected]
Dave Wammer, Music Director [email protected]
Natalie Jones, Children’s Ministry Director [email protected]
Beth Mora, Secretary [email protected]
Richard Robinson, Facilities [email protected]
Ann Chehak, Financial Secretary Dana Bennett, Bookkeeper Bruce Crain, Organist
Email: [email protected] Website: www.adventcitrusheights.org Phone: (916) 966-7242
Deadline for the next Newsletter: April 21, 2019
Please submit all articles to Beth Mora at: [email protected]
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