Committees

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.
1 Corinthians 12:4-6

". . . every Christian person should be a creative individual, with resources for helping others. Christianity is not meant just to help you or me, but to help us help others. And in helping people, Jesus can be our model. For Jesus is the wisest, keenest, most astute, most scientific, most skillful helper of human beings who ever lived."
Norman Vincent Peale, In God We Trust

Advent has several standing committees made up of volunteers from the congregation called by God to join together as the body of Christ to do the work of the Church. Each committee includes at least one council member in order to communicate its needs, activities and progress to council and to the congregation. Special task forces are also periodically established to address special needs of the congregation and the wider community. A brief description of each committee is provided on this page, as well as links for some committees. Check out the Calendar of Events web page and The Announcer for dates and times of committee meetings. If you wish to give of your time and talents to one or more of these committees or would like additional information about a committee, please contact the Church office at 266-5883 and a contact person will be provided to you.

Congregational Council	Council members are elected for three year terms by members of the congregation. The Congregational Council is made up of 12 elected members, as well as the Pastor. Each member has a mailbox in the Church office if you would like to leave one or more of them a message.
Standing Committees:
Fellowship	The Fellowship Committee designs, coordinates and implements various activities throughout the year, including the Sunday fellowship hour, which help to nurture the Advent congregation and welcome visitors.
Gifts and Memorials	The Gifts and Memorials Committee mission is to receive, record, and acknowledge all gifts given in memory or in honor of individuals or in recognition of special anniversaries or special events. The committee makes recommendations to Council regarding the expenditures of memorial funds and keeps an ongoing list of suggestions for memorial items. The committee acknowledges all gifts and keeps a book of remembrance.
Learning	The Learning Committee is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating all of the youth programs and activities at Advent. This involves activities such as Vacation Bible School, Sunday School, Confirmation, Jr. & Sr. LYO and kid's club. Check out the Youth page, Calendar of Events, and The Announcer for more information concerning various activities and the age groups involved.
Mission Endowment	The Mission Endowment Committee provides annual distributions from an established and growing endowment to various organizations and individuals through grants intended to promote Christian religion, Christian charity and education for Christian life and service.
Mutual Ministry	The Mutual Ministry Committee meets monthly to review and facilitate the Pastor's ministry and the congregation's interaction at Advent. Synod compensation guidelines and continuing education opportunities for the Pastor is also reviewed by the committee.
Property	The Property Committee is responsible for maintaining and providing new capital improvements to the church property. The Property Team is also responsible for the custodial, insurance and utility needs of the church.
Service	The Service Committee coordinates the efforts of the nurturing and compassionate community of believers of Advent Lutheran Church. Committee members seek to bring the needs of the community to the attention of the congregation and initiates programs to meet the needs of individuals within Advent's membership and in the greater community.
Support	The primary charter of the Support Committee remains the responsibility for financial planning and stewardship for the congregation. Key activities include leading the stewardship program and the preparation of the annual budget.
Witness	The Witness Committee at Advent strives to share the Gospel of Christ both with members of Advent and with friends in our community. Opportunities to serve in this ministry include the "Cookie Patrol, "our "fellowship hour,"managing church publicity, lay visitation and our Lay Evangelist Program.
Worship	The Worship Committee gives guidance to all worship aspects at Advent. It's duties are to oversee the music program, junior and adult choirs, and the selection of hymns for worship services. The committee also coordinates ushers, acolytes, communion assistants, lectors, supply pastors and the Altar Guild. Working with the Pastor and Witness Committee, the Worship Committee works to make visitors feel welcome as we join together in praise.