Advent Lutheran Church In Suntree Welcomes Marie Duquette

By  //  May 30, 2013

Public Invited to see Pastor Installed June 9

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Marie Duquette will be installed as Associate Pastor at Advent Lutheran Church in Suntree on Sunday, June 9. The public is invited to the 3 p.m. ceremony at 7550 Wickham Road in Suntree.

BREVARD COUNTY • SUNTREE, FLORIDA –  Marie Duquette will be installed as Associate Pastor at Advent Lutheran Church in Suntree on Sunday, June 9.  

The public is invited to the 3 p.m. ceremony at 7550 Wickham Road in Suntree.  Advent Lutheran Church and Grace Lutheran Church in Melbourne Beach have merged their resources and will officially become a single entity on 1 July.

The mother of two grown children, incoming Associate Pastor Marie Duquette will be the primary pastoral presence at Grace Lutheran in Melbourne Beach, located at 1805 Oak Street. Advent Lutheran in Suntree will continue to be led by Sr. Pastor David Jahn.

Pastor Marie Duquette is a 2003 graduate of Trinity Lutheran Seminary and will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of her ordination on 13 July.  She has a degree in journalism from Eastern Michigan University.
Pastor Marie Duquette is a 2003 graduate of Trinity Lutheran Seminary and will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of her ordination on 13 July. She has a degree in journalism from Eastern Michigan University.

Pastor Jahn believes Marie Duquette is ideal for the Melbourne Beach leadership role.

“We are all very excited that Pastor Duquette will be using her wonderful personality and pastoral skills to help renew and rejuvenate our newly merged congregation,” said Jahn.  “With her able help, the Melbourne Beach location will continue its path toward revitalization and growth.  We are confident it will once again become a positive center for mission and ministry.”

MODERN WORSHIP EXPERIENCE

Pastor Duquette will hit the ground running, with duties on both campuses of the joint congregation.

“Pastor Duquette will be adding a modern worship experience to the existing traditional worship service in Melbourne Beach, as well as working with the staff at Advent to bring new faith formation opportunities for youth, children, and retired adults,” said Jahn.

Marie Duquette will be installed as Associate Pastor at Advent Lutheran Church in Suntree on June 9. She will be the primary pastoral presence at Grace Lutheran in Melbourne Beach, which will merge with the Suntree church.

Call 321-259-8515  for more information.

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Advent Lutheran Church is located at 7550 North Wickham Road in Suntree. The church offers four distinctly different spirit-filled worship experiences along with opportunities for growth in faith, service and fellowship.

ABOUT PASTOR MARIE DUQUETTE

Pastor Marie Duquette is a 2003 graduate of Trinity Lutheran Seminary and will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of her ordination on 13 July.  She has a degree in journalism from Eastern Michigan University and maintains a blog entitled “Take Off Your Shoes” at Marinawell.com

Marie’s first call was to a mission congregation in Baltimore, Ohio.  In her seven years with Faith Lutheran Church, Marie helped spearhead the building of a church sanctuary.

During her tenure, she more than tripled the worship attendance. At her second call, First English Lutheran Church, of Asheville, Ohio, she shepherded a church that recently celebrated its 125thanniversary. She has enjoyed the differences and similarities found in a brand new congregation and an older well-established one.

During her tenure, she more than tripled the worship attendance.  At her second call, First English Lutheran Church, of Asheville, Ohio, she shepherded a church that recently celebrated its 125thanniversary.  She has enjoyed the differences and similarities found in a brand new congregation and an older well-established one.

Marie enjoys a gift for preaching, pastoral care, and relating to people of all ages.  She is  particularly adept at relating to young children and teenagers, but has also enjoyed leading two bible studies for the elders in her congregation.  She has taken two separate groups of teens to New Orleans for the National Youth Gathering.

The gift of mercy has been attributed to Pastor Marie, who has often been called upon by funeral homes to provide comfort to families without pastors.  She has also provided grief counseling in the schools, following a student death.  With a leadership style described as open, diplomatic and direct, Marie’s recent studies include the art of Gospel storytelling and multi-generational faith formation.

The white rose finds its inspiration from the "Luther Seal" or "Luther Rose" which was designed by Martin Luther himself.
The white rose finds its inspiration from the “Luther Seal” or “Luther Rose” which was designed by Martin Luther himself.

Married for 22 years, Marie and her former husband maintain a supportive and respectful friendship and share in the joy of their two sons, Adam and Chase.  Adam is a 2013 graduate of Ohio University, pursuing a career in sales and marketing. Chase will be attending Ohio Wesleyan University in the fall, where he will play Division 3 football in addition to his studies.  Interests and recreational diversions include books, art festivals and music of all kinds.  Her favorite bible verse is Matthew11:28.  Pastor Duquette can be reached via email at pastorduquette@gmail.com.

ABOUT ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH

Advent Lutheran Church is located at 7550 North Wickham Road in Suntree, Florida 32940.  The church offers four distinctly different spirit-filled worship experiences along with opportunities for growth in faith, service and fellowship. Since 1982, the church community has welcomed theological exploration and diversity, equally embracing life-long believers and those still seeking truth.  Lutherans believe in God’s love for humankind and all of creation, salvation by grace through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the “priesthood of all believers.”

For information about Advent Lutheran Church, call 321-259-8515 or visit the church website at AdventSuntree.com