
Advent Lutheran Church



Our vision statement:
Transforming lives through the love of Jesus Christ.
Our mission statement:
Living in love and service to God and our neighbor.

Outreach Committee
Chair Rev. Dr. Sandie Johnson
This committee has soared this year!
They have served meals twice for "Soul Food" days at LaGrange College.
They deliver Meals on Wheels every Friday, in partnership with St. Peter's Catholic Church.
They organized a Cornhole Competition that raised over $7,000 and presented the funds to the Branches of Hope organization, which offers a meal, shower, and a bed to the homeless each night. They have served a dinner at the shelter and will be serving another meal there.
They volunteer at the Food Closet at LaGrange Personal Aid on a rotating basis with other churches.
They delivered gift cards and water to tornado victims in West Point, Georgia
They collect food for 40 baskets of Thanksgiving meals to give to the needy.
They create "blessing bags" for members to give to the homeless.
They hosted the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off with other churches competing. Two students from LaGrange College judges and the winners were Adina Roland and Jim Flavin from St. Mark's Episcopal Church and Louse Coniglio from St. Peter's Catholic Church.
The sponsored eight raised beds and encouraged members to create their own gardens and share the harvest.
Pets are included in outreach during the Blessing of the Animals.
They kicked off the formation of Advent's "Green Team."
In the fall, a Low Country Shrimp Boil will take place for the third time.






