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Ministries at the Aurora Advent Christian Church

Women

WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP: Women's Fellowship is a ministry designed to plan avenues of service, encourage spiritual growth and make women aware of needs in our church, our community, and our world.  Areas of ministry include providing meals for people with various needs, mother/daughter banquet, barbeque luncheon, annual church rummage sale, hosting wedding showers, wedding coordinators and bake sales.  Women who become involved in this ministry should enjoy serving others.

UNDIVIDED HEARTS: Undivided Hearts is a multi-generational women's Bible study group. It is open to all women who are post-high school age. The time is spent in the study of the word, prayer and fellowship. The group is led by a ministry team of five women who prepare and lead each session. They try to provide an atmosphere that is safe and authentic for women at all stages of their Christian walk. There are two groups: one meets on the second and fourth Saturday mornings of each month from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. and the second group meets on the second and fourth Thursday mornings from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Men

MEN'S BOWLING: The church organizes teams to participate in the City-wide church softball (June - August) and bowling (September - May) leagues. Men of post-high school age are invited to participate. 

MEN'S BASKETBALL: Pick-up games starting at 7pm on Mondays.

Mixed Adult Groups

SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: The Single Parent Support Group provides a place for single parents to come and share with other single parents who are in similar circumstances and encourage each other in their journey of raising their children alone. They meet on the first and third Friday of each month with a family style dinner at 6 pm followed by a discussion time for parents. Childcare is provided, and includes games, crafts, and other activities that teach the children about cooperation and respect for one another.

SENIOR SIBLINGS: Senior Siblings is a program for senior citizens. This program functions on a bi-monthly schedule which usually includes lunch and a special program of interest.

Youth

T.N.T. YOUTH MINISTRY: T.N.T. (Truth 'N Testimony) is the program for youth in grades 6th through 12th.  It offers a place for youth to come and learn about God with other teens through music, small groups, lectures, and fellowship . It meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Ministry opportunities are available to teens who have already become Christians and would like to play a part in leading other teens to Christ.

T.N.T. provides ministry opportunities for adults to serve as sponsors and work with the youth ministers to nurture teens and lead small groups. People who become involved in the ministry of this groups should be warm and compassionate, enjoy working with teens, have leadership or administrative gifts. All teens are welcome to come and see what this ministry is about.

Music

ADULT CHOIR: The adult choir meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. (September - May) for rehearsals. The choir performs during the Sunday morning worship services. People who become a part of this ministry should enjoy singing for the glory of God.

ADULT HANDBELL CHOIR: The Adult Handbell Choir provides an opportunity for those who enjoy music and have had some musical experience to use their talents in another way than the vocal choir. The Adult Handbell choir practices on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (September - June) and performs monthly in the Sunday morning worship services. They also may perform at special church services throughout the year. People who become involved in this ministry should be able to read music but do not need to have previous bell-ringing experience.