Mission and Outreach
Taking to heart Christ’s words, “…for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing…” (Matthew 25:32), Advent Lutheran Church of LaGrange carries out its mission and outreach by serving the surrounding community with care and responsibility.
The congregation provides meals, clothing, and food assistance to individuals and families facing homelessness, housing instability, and other urgent needs. These efforts are supported primarily by the financial contributions of church members and supplemented through organized fundraising activities. Through this work, Advent Lutheran Church remains committed to serving others with compassion and respect.
Ways to Serve in Mission and Outreach
Meals on Wheels
Partnering with St. Peter’s Catholic Church, we deliver approximately one hundred meals weekly to needy individuals.
Phillip’s House
Partnering with St. Mark’s Episcopal Church we interview clients and serve on a panel to determine the level of assistance to be given primarily for utility and rental payments.
Food Pantry
Members serve two days every week during February and October to assist a local food pantry in getting grocery bags assembled and delivered to clients.
Blessing Bags
Blessing Bags which include basic hygiene and toiletry items, clothing, water and food products are assembled and distributed as needed by this congregation to the homeless.
Meal Preparation
Members prepare and serve two meals per year to both LaGrange College students and to Branches of Hope, the local homeless shelter.
Thanksgiving Baskets
Food items are collected and packed to provide complete Thanksgiving baskets to LaGrange Food Pantry for distribution.
Special Events
Members plan, organize and run various events such as Silent Auction, Yard Sale, and Low Country Boil, etc. to raise funds to assist local social service agencies in their programs.
Disaster Response
In the event of local disasters, we seek ways to provide help and assistance