BOLDLY GROWING IN FAITH LOVE & SERVICE
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A YEAR OF JOY & CELEBRATION!
To RSVP for any of these upcoming events please email adventlc@alctx.org with your name, events attending,
and number of attendees.
50th Anniversary events
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HERITAGE SUNDAY- FEBRUARY 22, 2026
-Commemorating the first worship service in February 1976, our start within context of Lutheran Mission Development in Texas, and our early years.
-Worship at 9:30AM
-Bishop Emeritus Rev. Dr. Kevin Kanouse preaches in worship
-Mark Vinciguerra remembers his years at Advent
-Former Organist, Darrell Crim returns as guest organist
-Reception to follow worship
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CORNERSTONE WEEKEND- JUNE 13 & 14, 2026
-Opening of the time capsule placed in the Cornerstone when building was completed.
-June 13 at 4:00 pm: Removal of the Cornerstone and examination of contents
5:00PM Reception
6:30PM Contemporary Music Celebration in evening led by Hunter Birkhead & Peyton Strouth
-June 14: Pastor Joel Burkholder preaches in worship, Pastor John Hildner shares Advent memories, Reception after worship
-50 Year History of Advent Books are available!
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JUBILEE CELEBRATION WEEKEND- OCTOBER 24 & 25, 2026
-Commemorating the closing of the charter and the official birth of Advent Lutheran Church.
-Bishop Erik Gronberg preaches Sunday morning
-Music Festival with returning organists and directors of music & worship
featuring: Kevin Keele, Ben Baldwin, Pr. Joel Burkholder, Noralyn Carpenter, Peyton Strouth, Hunter Birkhead
-Pastor Marc Hander share Advent memories
-Cornerstone replacement
-Celebration Banquet on Sunday following worship
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OTHER SPECIAL GUESTS
-Pastor Chris Michaelis to preach on Sunday, May 3, 2026
-Pastor Lauren Dow Wegner to preach on Sunday, September 20, 2026
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50th CElebration Devotion Series by Pastor Debra Loudin-McCann
Former Director of Music at Advent and ministerial daughter of the congregation
ADVENT- THE ETERNAL ALREADY- NOT YET
CHRISTMAS- BORN TO BE THE LIGHT
EPIPHANY- BORN TO BEAR THE LIGHT
EASTER- TRANSFORMATION * RESURRECTION
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DONATIONS
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