Upcoming Events at Advent

Veterans & Military Meeting

Sunday, May 10
11:15 am (after 10 am service)
Dibbs Hall

Advent’s Veterans, Military, & Spouses Ministry shares their perspectives and experiences monthly, besides exploring volunteer opportunities.

They volunteer at the Luke AFB Spiritual Maintenance program. 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 ministry and meet monthly.

Sunday Potluck

Sunday, May 10
11:15 am (after 10 am service)
Paine Hall

Bring a healthy brunch dish to pass for a delicious meal and fun camaraderie.

Last Names A-G: Salad / Fruit
Last Names H-M: Main Dish
Last Names N-S: Desserts
Last Names T-Z: Appetizer / Egg Dish

Diaper Drive

May 10 through May 17
Narthex 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.

Last year Advent purchased so many diapers that a pallet was needed to move them all. Let’s get two pallets worth of diapers this year. For more information, contact Judy Purdy. Thank you for your kindness!

Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Tuesday, May 12
8:30 am
Paine Hall and via Zoom

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a worldwide ministry with over 4,000 members in 357 chapters in the US alone. This Advent Chapter meets monthly to gather in prayer for the spread of Christ’s Kingdom, to study the Holy Scriptures, and to bring others nearer to Christ through outreach in the community.

All men of Advent are welcome.

Wednesday Bible Study

Wednesday, May 13
11:00 am
Dibbs Hall

Join our Bible Study group with Rev. Dr. Bev after the Wednesday Healing Service.

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All parishioners are invited to join in.

Daughters of the King Meeting

Sunday, May 17
12:00 pm
Dibbs Hall

Daughters of the King (DOK) is an active group who meets monthly.

They are the St Clare of Assisi Chapter with 31 members, an exceptionally large chapter, especially for a small parish.

We pledge to a lifelong program of prayer, service, and evangelism. For more information, contact Gayle Flores: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Monthly Social Breakfast

Tuesday, May 19
9:00 am
Tivoli Gardens

All men and women of Advent are invited to enjoy our Social Breakfast at Tivoli Gardens. Relax with Advent friends, order your favorite breakfast, and catch up with what’s happening at Advent

Tivoli Gardens is located nearby at 12555 W Bell Road, Sun City West.

See you there!

Veterans 5th Friday Meal Prep

Friday, May 29
8:00 am
Paine Hall

All are invited to come help prepare, cook, and serve the Veterans at the US Vets Center. We meet in Paine Hall to prepare the food and pack it for delivery every month with a 5th Friday.

If you have any questions, please contact Jack Hanstein at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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!

EfM Class

Tuesdays
1:00 pm
Dibbs Hall

Do you have questions about your faith? Education for Ministry (EfM) is a course of study providing the framework to connect faith to your daily life through reading and discussion.

The curriculum encompasses EFM Classic, a 4-year program.

This self study program has no tests, no quizes. The group meets once a week Fall through Spring. Open invitation to Advent parishioners to attend; participants must purchase their own book.

Contact Russ Brumagin

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for more information.

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 (Begins September 4)
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.”