Making a Difference Beyond Advent
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This program helps build civic pride by beautifying Olathe city streets, increasing safety and decreasing litter and other pollutants through trash removal. Want to help?​
MLM provides critical help to the poorest of the poor in metropolitan Kansas City.
Once a month Advent serves breakfast, generally the 4th Saturday of the month.
Advent Lutheran is a new member of Good Faith Network, a Johnson County interfaith group composed of 25+ congregations across 3 faith traditions. Good Faith Network hosts a county-wide listening process to hear from the community members about what they think are the most pressing problems to be addressed in Johnson County.
Camp Tomah Shinga
Camp Tomah Shinga is a member of the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Association of Kansas, or LOMAK. It has been serving the Central States Synod and beyond for over half a century.
Settled in the beauty of the Flint Hills, Camp Tomah Shinga aims to teach all of God’s children about the beauty and mystery of His creation all around us. In this day and age of technology, spending a week soaking in the outdoors and interacting face to face with friends is so valuable.
Advent sponsors children from Ethiopia and Zambia
Their vision is to see all children growing and living to their full potential.
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Mission Trips
Dedicated to restoring and rebuilding our broader community by committing our time, talents, and resources.
This ministry is driven by volunteers of all ages and backgrounds, including youth. Together, we bring hope through hands-on service—offering materials, labor, and prayerful support. Working side by side with our neighbors, we serve both locally and beyond.
Past mission trips have included:
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Garden City, Kansas
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Houston, Texas
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Haiti, clearing land around the Global Therapy Group clinic
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Agua Prieta, Mexico, building adobe homes
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New Orleans, aiding in Hurricane Katrina recovery
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Atongo, Mexico, where we helped construct Cristo Rey Lutheran Church (our first mission)
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Joplin, Missouri, tornado cleanup
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Dominican Republic, digging a water well
These efforts reflect our commitment to making a difference wherever help is needed.
Beginning in 2012 Community for Kids has provided weekend food packs to food insecure students who were identified by their Blue Valley School District (BVSD) principals and counselors.
From their pantry, located on the school district campus, this organization is packing and delivering food to over 200 students in 14 BVSD schools on a weekly basis.
Community for Kids relies solely on individuals and other community organizations for their monetary and volunteer support. If you are interested in donating food, funds, or your time please contact the office.