Letter to Church Congregation
updated August 29, 2020
Hello Advent Family,
When I reflect on this year, I recognize that although 2020 has brought a great deal of challenge, with God’s help we, at Advent, have met those challenges with steadfast faith. As we strive to love God, love each other, love our neighbors and love our communities well, Advent has served
as a lighthouse in uncharted waters.
We have continued to improve our weekly online worship experience thanks to both Cathy and John Thorla. Thanks to volunteers, pastors and staff, we have created a safe, in-person worship experience by using physical distancing, individual communion packets, one-way traffic flow and sanitizing between services. Sound and lighting improvements have also been made in the past several months that has enhanced our services for both the online and in-person worshipper. Our schools reopened on August 14th for the new school year thanks to our diligent staff and teachers who adapted to and implemented all the CDC standards necessary for in-person learning. Both new and returning students and families have adapted and are thriving. Advent Square continues, under Jo Taylor’s leadership, to set a high standard of care for our senior
residents despite the challenges and necessary precautions that are being taken to protect our most vulnerable. Advent Lantana has reopened for in-person worship and is growing. It has also become regular distribution point for Boca Helping Hands. Small groups are meeting safely in person and online and continue to create community.
That said, the Church Council believes it is prudent to bring back Advent’s Sunday morning fellowship time. Coffee and donuts will be served in a safe, appropriate manner after worship services on Sundays beginning September 6th. As always, your participation is a personal
decision that should always be based on your own comfort level.
Sincerely,
Steve Putnik
President
(561) 251-8786
julieandsteveputnik@gmail.com
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SOUL KEEPING – STUDY GROUP
Join Pastor Dave on Thursday night for Soul Keeping Study Group at 7:00pm
In-Person will meet in the Fellowship Hall with social distancing and following CDC guidelines or you can join us thru Zoom – click the button below.
Thursday nights starting on September 24th until Thursday October 29th
6 Weeks
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WORSHIP@HOME – LIVE STREAM
Loved by God, Loving One Another, Loving the World
Join Advent Church in worship from your home every Sunday at 9am for our Traditional service and 10:30am for our Family Contemporary service. Just click on the button below to see services, or to see past services. Live-stream will start 5 minutes before service so you can login on time. If you have any questions contact the church office at 561-395-3632.
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In-Person & Online Opportunities for your Family
PASTORS BIBLE STUDY
Every Tuesday at 12 NOON via Zoom
Pastor Andy is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting, every week on Tuesday at 12 noon until December 29, 2020
Bible Study: Isaiah 40-66
“From Darkness to Dawn”
Meeting ID: 871 4331 0795
Passcode: 193315
SENIOR BIBLE STUDY
Every Friday at 12 NOON via Zoom
Dave Kirk invites you to going their Senior Bible Study group. (All ages welcome)
For additional information please contact the church office.
ADVENT WORSHIP
Sunday Mornings
Boca Campus: 9:00am Traditional Worship & 10:30am Contemporary – In-Person worship & Live-streamed to YouTube & Facebook
Kid’s Church is at 10:30 – meet in Surf Shack (mask & temp check upon arrival)
Lantana Campus: 9:00am Traditional Worship – In-Person worship & Live-streamed on Lantana Facebook page.
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A D V E N T C H U R C H
Love Is Why We Are Here!
Advent Church’s mission is to help families discover the love of God, to share that love with others,
and on a mission to love the world. It is this mission that drives everything we do.
W E A R E …
Here at Advent, we have our roots in Lutheran tradition which emphasizes the power of God’s grace to change our lives. Advent has two locations to serve God’s people for midweek Bible studies and Sunday services, Advent Church Boca and Advent Church Lantana.
Advent Life Ministries, a mission of Advent Church, includes a Early Childhood preschool for children infants thru prekindergarten years. An Elementary and Middle school for students kindergarten thru eighth grade. Our Senior community home, Advent Square, for our aging parents, both Independent apartments and Dependent with Memory Care living facilities. No matter what age or stage of life you are in, Advent is here to serve.
Advent Church is a “church without walls”, we are also involved in local outreach programs such as: Alzheimer’s Community Care, Boca Helping Hands, Family Promise, Food for the Poor. Our International outreach programs include: Freedom Challenge, Good Shepherd Fold – Uganda, Lutheran Church of South Sudan, and Village of Hope & Medical Center in Haiti.
Advent believes in sharing the love of Christ with people of every age and stage of life. From infant care to senior living.
Come join us at Advent, to learn about God’s love for us and help to share that love with the world. Love is Why We’re Here!
Advent Church Boca
Sunday Worship
9:00am: Traditional Service – Honors our Christian heritage with a blend of hymns and prayers. Communion served. Chancel Choir Director and Organist: Dave Kirk.
10:30am: Family Service – Family friendly worship with high energy songs led by Praise Band Director: Julie Putnik. Communion served. Kids Ministry is also at 10:30am service.
Location: 300 East Yamato Road
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Campus Pastor: Dave Franklin
Advent Church Lantana
Sunday Worship
9:00am: Traditional Service – Honors our Christian heritage with a blend of hymns and prayers. Communion served.
Location: 2116 Lantana Road
Lake Worth, Florida 33462
Lead Pastor: Andy Hagen
Youth Sunday Ministry
Boca Raton Campus
Advent Infants nursery is available every Sunday at 10:30am service.
Kids and Kids, Jr. program is a fun, safe, and faith building kids’ ministry that meets at 10:30am each Sunday. Preschool through the 5th grade.
Middle & High School Youth Group meet every Sunday evening at 6:00 to 8:00pm in Surf Shack located at south end of school campus.
Verse of the Day
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” — Psalm 51:12 
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