Opportunities for Ministry

The Episcopal Church of the Advent

Heavenly Scavengers

Our Outreach Committee works with this group from St. Mary's, Stone Harbor to scavenge furniture and other household items from houses being torn down in Stone Harbor. When a house is available a lot of hands are needed to collect and transport the items to storage in Wildwood and then to distribute them to people who need them.

Fred Obligado coordinates this effort and can be reached at 898-9699.

Visiting the Sick and Shut In

We always need visitors to adopt one of our homebound people on a regular basis. This is a rewarding ministry as you can build a relationship with an interesting, usually older person, who will enjoy your company.

Lorraine Brooks is the coordinator and can be reached at 465-5492.

Drivers

We always need drivers! We have many older people who need transportation to doctor's appointments, to buy groceries and other important things. If you need a ride or are able to be a driver and can give a couple of hours a week.
Call the office (884-3065) or Lorraine (465-5492)

Altar Flowers

Every Monday, two women come in, break down the altar flower arrangements into smaller bouquets and deliver them to those who need some cheering up. If you would like to participate in this ministry call the office (884-3065) and we will put you in touch with the right person.

Advent Stitchin' Squad

Meets first and third Tuesdays at 9:30 AM at a members home.
Current project - knitting for Seamen's Institute.
Call parish for information.

Advent Book Club

Usually second Tuesday at 7 PM at a member's home.
Call parish for information.

Our Regular Working Ministries

We have active Church Women and Church Men groups who are the backbones of this parish when it comes to service and fund raising. Men's Group President is Robert Dallery, 898-9049. The Women's Group president is Carol Obligado, 898-9699. Please contact these people for additional information.

We have a small, excellent Sunday School under the leadership of Frank Garcia, 889-6678.

Nursery Care for infants and young children at the 10:30 service on Sunday morning.

The Outreach Committee is a strong active group that reaches out to those with crises in lower Cape May County . Outreach Committee Chairperson is Evie McCoy, 884-8185.

We have a strong Sacramental Ministry on Sunday mornings at our regular services of Holy Eucharist. We also have a core of committed lay ministers who carry the Sacraments to those who are sick or shut in. If you are interested in serving as a Lay Eucharistic Minister, contact the Rev. Joan Jackson, 884-3065, days or 889-5028, evenings.

Our Ministry of Music is one of the best in the county.If you would like to sing in our choir, or play in the bell choir, contact the Church Music Director, Carol Obligado at 898-9688 or 884-3065.

Acolytes and Altar Servers come under the leadership and direction of Pat Keltie, 884-4266.

Parish Nurse is available following both services on most Sundays to take blood pressures. She also is available for housecalls if needed. Please call the church office for details about this, our newest ministry.