Service Ministry Opportunities
Why do we serve? "For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." – Ephesians 2:10 (New International Version)Click on individual service ministry projects for more information.
Ongoing collections for service ministries
- Pop Tabs - Ronald McDonald House
- Box Tops for Education - Advent Preschool
- Gently used baby items/clothes - Salvation Army
- Three Pound Coffee Cans - College Connection
- Used Ink Cartridges
- Campbell Soup Labels - Advent Preschool
- Used Eye Glasses - Eyes of March
- Used Cell Phones - Battered Women Shelter
- Pringles Cans - College Connection
An ecumenical group that works together on designated workdays to assist Kansas City area needy and elderly homeowners with home repair or disability adaptation needs. The mission of FaithBUILDERS is to help individuals and families to live in safety, comfort and dignity. All skill levels of workers are equally welcomed into this very worthwhile ministry! Contact Mark or Sharon Miller, Terry or Kathy Stamm or visit our web site at www.faithbuilders-kc.org.
Annual work trips to Mexico have concentrated on building a church near Monterrey and serving the children at an orphanage in Neuvo Laredo. New opportunities include building affordable housing in a poverty-stricken area in Aqua Prieta, just south of the border at Douglas, Arizona. These trips have been described as life-changing by many participants; we go in order to serve, and often discover that it is in the course of serving that we are blessed. Click here for photos: 2007
Relief Effort in New Orleans
October 14-21, 2006
Members of Advent traveled to the New Orleans area to assist in post-hurricane clean up and recovery. We teamed up with Christ the King and Trinity Lutheran Churches from the New Orleans area.
What we did: Tasks included tearing out walls and interior fixtures that had been damaged by water and mold, treated structures to destroy mold, replaced drywall and ceiling, and other types of relief. There was also need for people to prepare and serve meals to volunteers at the volunteer camps.
Where we stayed: Christ the King opened up its church doors to serve as the overnight camp. We slept on cots in large tents and showered at the church.
Pictures from the 2006 relief effort
Pictures from the 1st New Orleans workgroup trip.
October 14-21, 2006
Members of Advent traveled to the New Orleans area to assist in post-hurricane clean up and recovery. We teamed up with Christ the King and Trinity Lutheran Churches from the New Orleans area.
What we did: Tasks included tearing out walls and interior fixtures that had been damaged by water and mold, treated structures to destroy mold, replaced drywall and ceiling, and other types of relief. There was also need for people to prepare and serve meals to volunteers at the volunteer camps.
Where we stayed: Christ the King opened up its church doors to serve as the overnight camp. We slept on cots in large tents and showered at the church.
Pictures from the 2006 relief effort
Pictures from the 1st New Orleans workgroup trip.
Intergenerational ministry opportunity to develop relationships with the elderly. Every other month, Advent members gather at the nursing home for BINGO with the residents. Advent also hosts a birthday party, typically in in June, providing small birthday gifts and entertainment. This volunteer opportunity only takes approximately 2 hours on a Saturday and the rewards are ENDLESS!
A group that reaches out to our college-bound youth adult members and military personnel. Throughout the year, particularly during Advent and Lent, care packages are gathered and sent to each individual, reminding them of our love and our prayers while away. The witness provided both during the preparation of these packages and upon receipt at the numerous campuses is awesome!
This global ministry works with people of all faiths to provide the resource of farm animals that enable families around the world to become self-reliant for food and income, and to pass on animals and training to others in their community. There are many ways to serve in this program, especially with creativity in program planning!
Our involvement includes an organized food drive near the Thanksgiving holiday. Donations are gathered and then delivered to the Center to help the nearly 100 Johnson County families that rely on the Center.
An area of service where Advent families and/or groups provide and serve lunch at the Center once a month. Advent's support also includes periodical food and general supply donations.
An exciting outreach program working together and sharing in all skill levels designing and creating quilts making a lasting impact on the lives of impoverished communities, both local and abroad. The committee partners with the efforts of Lutheran World Relief by shipping completed quilts for their use to those experiencing poverty and hunger.
This international ministry within Advent leads our efforts in support of Third World Coffee Growers. Advent works with Lutheran World Relief's Equal Exchange, which acts as a direct contact between churches and the growers, in making these products available for purchase by members.
Organizes blood drives, flu shots, blood pressure screens, and conducts healthy lifestyle educational classes for members.
This program is conducted within our church community. The proceeds are directed toward the support of Advent's Preschool. Campaign development and program awareness are opportunities for service.
An annual collection drive of used eyeglasses to be sent to needy people in developing countries. This program is conducted during the month of March.
An ongoing collection of pull tabs from cans in support of Ronald McDonald Houses.
A committee that develops and helps coordinate outreach opportunities for Advent's youth.
Help provide a meal to those who may be recovering from surgery, dealing with a long-term illness, provide food for funeral luncheons, and other various activites within the church. This group also sends sympathy, get well, and congrats cards to those who are in need of our prayer and support.
