Through missions we seek to make a difference. It is by God's design that all people come to a life of faith. By using this guide, it is our desire that you will come to a greater knowledge of our Missions ministry here at Advent.
Our goal is to mobilize the people of Advent to express their faith by giving of themselves in service to others. Every church has a spirit and philosophy that permeates its people and ministries. Advent provides a number of opportunities for mission work. We want to direct our ministries in a way that will help us achieve Advent's mission of transforming the world. We are committed to not just charity but also seeking justice. It is important that each individual has an opportunity to participate hands-on and personally in a mission activity.
Habitat for Humanity: Through financial support and hands on volunteering low income families secure affordable housing.
Heifer Project: This mission focuses on helping needy people in third world countries by providing livestock and information on their care.
United Ministries: This organization seeks to help homeless families and individuals by providing basic daily needs. They work to help adults gain meaningful employment through education and work skill training.
Triune Mercy Center: Each 5th Sunday Advent plans, prepares and serves a hot meal to 250 men, women and children at this facility in west Greenville.
Asbury Hills: Advent sponsors camperships for under privileged youth to attend this United Methodist camp located in northwestern South Carolina.
Cookies for Kairos: Kairos is a quiet "army" of God's people serving Christ in prison environments. Advent bakes cookies to be distributed to inmates attending a three day ministry weekend.
Crop Walk: By walking or sponsoring walkers Advent raises money for local hunger fighting agencies as well as international relief.
Blood Drive: Advent sponsors a yearly blood drive in support of Carolina Georgia Blood Center.
Hope Academy: Hope is an inspiring program hosted by Advent where autistic and non-austitic children learn together in a loving, nurturing environment.
Seeds of Hope: Advent collects vegetable seed packets for the Green Thumb Gardening project. This project encourages families to help themselves by growing gardens and increasing their food supply.
Calvary Home for Children: This organization based in Anderson, SC provides a safe and nurturing environment for neglected and abused children.
Full Dimension Ministries: Advent supports a Bible college and medical clinic run by Rev. William Makali in Tanzania. Rev. Makali worked at Advent while attending seminary in the states.
Teddy Bear Ministries: Stuffed animals are collected to comfort children whose lives are in turmoil and are brought to the Greenville Law Enforcement Center.
Africa University: This school is open to students from all African nations and provides Christian based college education for missionaries and business careers. This is the only Methodist degree granting university in Africa.
VIMM: The goal of Volunteers in Medical Missions is to meet the physical and spiritual needs of children in developing countries throughout the world.