A bunch of people who carpool from the Advent parking lot to Sacramento where they prepare a lunch for the residents (mothers and children) and staff of St. John’s Program for Real Change (Formerly: St. John’s Shelter). The group takes great pride in their tasty and nutritious lunches which they serve with love and smiles.
Location: Advent Parking Lot (carpool to the St. John’s campus)
For more information, please contact Jenny Stern.
The Tuesday Crew is a group of 6-8 guys who fix things around the Advent campus, both indoors and outdoors. Past projects have included lawn mowing, weeding, sprinkler repairs, light fixture maintenance, pressure washing, or minor plumbing repairs. For repair or maintenance projects that exceed their expertise, the group solicits bids from outside vendors.
Most weeks, the group socializes over coffee, donuts, and lunch.
For more information, please contact Eric Ammons.
The offering counters tally and record the offerings gathered at the preceding worship service (plus any other donations that have come in during the preceding week) and deposit them into the church checking account. Their records are then shared with the Financial Secretary, the only person on the congregation who knows people’s financial donations.
There are several groups of offering counters that take turns. Typically, each group has a leader and 3 additional members.
Location: Fellowship Hall
For more information, please contact Diane Peterson
A group of seamstresses who create quilts and decorative items for the home that they sell to raise funds in support of Advent’s ministries. The group periodically sells their creations on Sunday mornings. Watch out, for their lap quilts, table runners, tea towels, and napkins sell out fast! New members are always welcome, regardless their previous experience.
Location: Fellowship Hall
For more information, please contact Linda Mathews.
A caring group of crafters who make chemo hats for cancer patients in local hospitals. The group mostly creates the hats at home and then gathers periodically to package them, along with an encouraging message on behalf of the congregation. The hats are then delivered to hospitals in the area.
Location: private homes
For more information, please contact Diane Peterson.
Advent’s lay home-communion team visits with homebound members and brings them bread and wine from our altar..
Location: Advent Sanctuary
For more information, please contact Pastor Gabi.
Advent's Altar Guild is organized in teams, led by a team captain. Each team is responsible for setting the altar for Holy Communion and picking the appropriate paraments for the Sunday.
Location: Sanctuary
For more information, please contact Linda Mathews.
The ushers are organized into monthly teacm of 3-4 people. The attend to the needs of worship attendees, providing them with bulletins, answering questions, guiding them to Holy Communion, etc.
Location: Sanctuary
For more information, concat Richard Robinson
The Citrus Heights Navigator meets with homeless residents in a private meeting room to help them with securing documents, ID cards, benefits, and housing. Typically, people make an appointment with the Navigator ahead of time. Contact information: Gabriella Yost, navigator@citrusheights.net, (916) 533-3069