Advent Lutheran Church
Outreach
To participate in any of the following ministries, learn more or to speak with the coordinator, call the church office at 610-436-0807 or email
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Appalachia Service Project
ASP offers one of the nation's most impactful and rewarding structured service opportunities, bringing thousands of volunteers from across the country to rural Central Appalachia to repair homes for low-income families. Each year, Advent mobilizes youth and adults for a week-long mission, dedicated to rebuilding and winterizing homes in this vital region. Today, this ministry continues in partnership with surrounding churches, strengthening its reach and impact.
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ACT in Faith
Act in Faith is an interfaith organization located in West Chester, PA, that aims to empower the un-and under-employed to stabilize their households and work towards self-sustainability.
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Chester County Food Cupboard
Advent collects food for the food cupboard each week. Advent also has a community Garden that brings fresh vegetables to the food cupboard.
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Clothing Drives
Advent Collects clothing for a number of organizations, including Veterans and One Warm Coat in the fall. We also have a clothing bin in our parking lot to collect clothing donations throughout the year.
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College Care Packages
Advent volunteers gather essential items to send to college students. If you would like us to send one to your college student, please email adventlutheranwc@gmail.com
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Connecting with Senior Citizens
Throughout the year, Advent youth and adults bring joy to the residents of Aventura Nursing and Rehabilitation Home by leading hymn sing-alongs and hosting Bingo games. During the Christmas season, several members make special visits, delivering gifts to residents who might not otherwise receive visits from family or friends.
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Domestic Violence Center
The mission of the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County is to reduce domestic violence by supporting survivors and advancing prevention strategies. Advent supports DVCCC financially and collects diapers and body wash.
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Ministry In Daily Life
Advent members engage in a wide variety of service in their daily lives including such work as: ESL tutoring, GED tutoring, Girl/Boy Scouts, Meals on Wheels, Rotary, Reading at area schools, Various Walks, Supporting Veterans, and Special Olympics.
Prosper the work of our hands, O God, which we do for the common good. Everything you do, everywhere you are, you are engaged in ministry.
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Quilting
Quilting group meets monthly to sew quilts for the newly baptized and for those going through a difficult time.
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Advent members support the Red Cross by hosting two Blood Drives a year.
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Rise Against Hunger
Advent hosts at least one event each year. We purchase and assemble over 10,000 meals for areas in need.
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Salvation Army
Advent members serve as bell ringers for the Salvation Army’s annual collection on a Saturday before Christmas at the Acme in West Chester.
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Take Them A Meal
Take Them A Meal is an easy (and free!) online tool for coordinating the delivery of meals to loved ones. If a friend is ill, elderly, or welcoming a child, you can rally their community to take them meals. We also offer delicious, fully-prepared meals that can be shipped directly to their door.
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Toys For Tots
Advent members generously donate toys every year before Christmas.
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Worship at Area Retirement Communities
Join Pastor Chris as he leads two services a month on the fourth Sunday at Freedom Village. Service times are 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.