Confirmation
The Rite of Confirmation is celebrated on Reformation Sunday each year that we have youth ready to be confirmed. Confirmation is the act of affirming one’s Baptism (especially if one was baptized as an infant) and becoming an adult member of the congregation. Our Confirmation program at Abiding Presence is three years long, for youth in 6th-8th grade. The class meets September through May weekly (except for weeks when the Rochester Community Schools are on break.) Each one of the three years of instruction focus on three topics in turn: Old Testament, New Testament, and Luther’s Small Catechism. In preparation for the Rite of Confirmation the youth meet with Pastor Sharon in the fall of the 9th grade year to prepare a statement of faith that is presented on the evening before Reformation Sunday.
This Week's Events...
- October 20, 2019
Worship
October 20, 2019 9:30 am - 10:30 am
1550 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USA
- October 21, 2019
- October 22, 2019
Listen, God is Calling
October 22, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 1550 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USAAs a part of our congregational discernment this Fall, an eight week small group is being offered to help us focus on listening to God’s call for Abiding Presence. Our time together will focus on 4 sessions of guided discussion and 4 sessions of experiences in prayer. This group experience will run on Tuesday evenings from October 1st – November 19th from 7 – 8:30 pm.
Our first session will take place on Tuesday, October 1st, and will focus on the Accompaniment model of ministry used by the ELCA in overseas mission work, and increasingly in domestic mission. This way of being in partnership with community groups emphasizes that we as church don’t have ‘the answer’ but that we discover methods and actions together with our partner organization. Accompaniment acknowledges that ministry partners learn from each other and work together to make an action plan. It is more than taking on a new church project.
Wine and snacks will be served, and our session will end promptly at 8:30 pm. Come to learn and explore a new and viable model for congregational ministry in the community where we live.
- October 24, 2019
Thursday Morning Book Study
October 24, 2019 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Barnes & Noble, Village of, 200 N Adams Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USAThis study group that meets on Thursday mornings at 10 am in the Conference Room.
Adult Choir Rehearsal
October 24, 2019 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
alternate day rehearsal / this week only
- October 25, 2019
Oktoberfest
October 25, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 1550 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USAOktoberfest Dinner and Silent Auction Friday October 25th 6:30pm
Please join us for this exciting adult fellowship and fundraiser for our church. We will start the evening with previewing silent auction items and enjoying a taste of german beer, followed by a delicious German Buffet catered by Rivercrest. After dessert and coffee (did someone say apple strudel?) we will close out the auction and announce the winners.
To make this a great event WE NEED YOU! First, please think of what you can contribute to the silent auction such as vacation home stays, homemade items, making a dinner for 4 or 6 people, providing a service....let you imagination go wild. Please sign up what you can provide on the bulletin as well as signing up for the dinner. Our goal is to raise much needed money for our budget deficit.
Tickets are just $25 per person with an RSVP soft deadline of Sunday October 20. You can pay at the door.