Upcoming Events at Advent
Advent Diaper Drive
May 3 - May 18
Nathex and Paine Hall
Every baby deserves dry and clean diapers, but many families can’t afford them. You can help!
Donate diapers, wipes and baby essentials to support local families in need! All sizes needed.
Drop off locations in the church narthex and Paine Hall are labeled. Together we can keep littles ones happy and healthy. Thank you for your kindness!
Faith Seeking Journey
Sunday, May 18
9:00 am
Dibbs Hall
This weekly, step-by-step process leads to deeper faith and life transformation in preparation for more active membership and understanding our Christian faith at Advent Episcopal Church.
The program’s purpose is to make disciples of all who seek God or a deeper knowledge of Him. Program texts are $25. Contact Judy Huffman for more information.
Click here to sign up now.
Walking the Mourner’s Path
Women: Mondays, May 12 - May 26
1 - 3 pm
Advent Conference Room
This 8-week workshop seeks to serve women who are in grief to find healing and joy. This program is for any woman experiencing the death of a loved one either recently or unresolved grief from the past.
Facilitators are Deacon Meg Lewis and Pastoral Care Minister Sharon Mather. For more details, call Sharon at 623.202.7544.
Click here to sign up now.
Monthly Social Breakfast
Tuesday, May 20
9:00 am
Tivoli Gardens
All men and women of Advent are invited to enjoy our May Social Breakfast at Tivoli Gardens.
All men and women of Advent are welcome!
Tivoli Gardens is located nearby at 12555 W Bell Road, Sun City West.
See you there!
John’s Gospel Bible Study
Thursdays, May 22 – June 26
10:00am - 12:00pm
Dibbs Hall
Join Raph Martin who will guide you through a 6 week bible study of Jesus’ Farewell Discourse in John’s Gospel.
These words of Jesus to His disciples - and to us - are invitations to a deeper relationship with the Risen Christ, the Heavenly Father, and the Holy Spirit. They are personal, intimate, challenging, prophetic, and prayerful.
Click here to sign up now.
Veteran & Military Ministry
Sunday, June 8
10:15 am (after 9 am service)
Dibbs Hall
Advent’s Veterans, Military, & Spouses Ministry shares their perspectives and experiences every month beside exploring volunteer opportunities.
They recently established a link with the Luke AFB Spiritual Maintenance program and are volunteering there. This group also prepares and delivers Meals for Veterans on 5th Fridays, headed by Jack Hanstein.
All Advent veterans, military, and spouses are invited to join this new ministry and meet monthly.
Sunday Potluck
Sunday, June 8
10:15 am (after 9 am service)
Paine Hall
Bring a healthy brunch dish to pass for a delicious meal and fun camaraderie.
Last Names A-G: Appetizer / Egg Dish
Last Names H-M: Salad / Fruit
Last Names N-S: Main Dish
Last Names T-Z: Dessert
Pizza & Bingo Night
Wednesday, June 25
5:00 pm
Paine Hall
Please join us for pizza and Bingo in Paine Hall. Tickets go on sale a week or two before the event.
The price is $5.00 per person. This includes 6 Bingo cards, pizza, and soft drinks. Free will donations will be accepted to get wine or beer from the bar.
Extra Bingo Cards can be purchased at the door: 2 for $1.
Come and join the fun!
Helping Hands
First 3 Mondays of every month
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Paine Hall
Join us on the first 3 Mondays of the month to make pillows and blankets for those in need. The blankets are made from fabric for kids (about 36” square) and the pillows are for kids and adults. Some of the adult pillows (about 8” x 8“) are for women with breast cancer to put in their armpit after surgery.
It’s a wonderful way to donate your talents for good causes and enjoy good camraderie.
All volunteers are welcome!
Happy Hat Hookers
4th (and 5th, if there is one) Mondays of month
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Paine Hall
Join us on the 4th Mondays of every month (and 5th, if there is one) to make hats on a loom. The hats are donated to military for under their helmets, to people going through chemo (head gets very cold), to homeless, and to babies.
It’s a wonderful way to donate your talents for good causes and enjoy good camraderie.
All volunteers are welcome!
Women’s Weight Management
Wednesdays
8:30 am
Dibbs Hall
Join this group of motivated folks who choose to lose. This group offers great support in your struggle to lose weight. And it pays to lose; the biggest loser each week wins $3; second biggest loser wins $2; third biggest loser wins $1.
We also share ideas about good nutrition and food to help you achieve your goals.
The cost per person is $3 a week. Pay at the class. Come and give us a try!
Choir Practice
Thursdays, September thru May
3:00 pm
Sanctuary
Music Director Eldon Wold, Jr. leads this group every Thursday September through May. Anyone who has the gift and willingness to sing is invited to join the fun and camaraderie.
Come together to make a “joyful noise unto the Lord.”
