Episcopal Church of the Advent - Sumner

Episcopal Church of the Advent - Sumner Church of the Advent, a warm and welcoming Episcopal Church in the heart of the Delta, invites all to come seek a deeper relationship with God and others.

So proud of our friends at Nativity for getting this recognition in the Anglican Digest. Good things happening in the De...
05/30/2026

So proud of our friends at Nativity for getting this recognition in the Anglican Digest. Good things happening in the Delta! Great article.

Anyone have any more Easter Day pics to share? It was a glorious service. In our dearly departed Carolyn Webb’s words, T...
04/20/2026

Anyone have any more Easter Day pics to share? It was a glorious service. In our dearly departed Carolyn Webb’s words, TBTG!

Mark your calendar! Please join us at 2:30 pm on Sunday, November 16, for Community Thanksgiving Service at Advent Churc...
11/03/2025

Mark your calendar! Please join us at 2:30 pm on Sunday, November 16, for Community Thanksgiving Service at Advent Church. All are welcome at this 40-year interdenominational tradition in our community! This year's service will be hosted by the Episcopal Church of the Advent. Make plans to come and bring a friend!

06/07/2025

It is a tradition in many Episcopal churches for members of the congregation to wear red on Pentecost. Another common tradition is in addition to reading the gospel in the customary language, to also read it, or assigned verses from it, in a variety of other languages.

06/07/2025
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05/29/2025

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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MOST MEMBERS OF THE CLERGY

1. They love God and you a lot.
(Be mindful.)

2. They are painfully limited human beings.
(Be realistic.)

3. They probably have a pretty low view of their “performance”.
(Be kind.)

4. They wish they were a better preacher.
(Be awake.)

5. They really do want God’s best for you and your family.
(Be open-hearted.)

6. Their work knows no time or locational boundaries.
(Be patient.)

7. They hear much more negative information than positive.
(Be encouraging.)

8. They have chosen a vocation in which few remain.
(Be praying.)

9. They have chosen a highly leadership-intensive call.
(Be lead-able.)

10. They need help.
(Be available.)

11. Their God-given vision is bigger than themself and the church.
(Be faith-filled.)

12. They want to personally meet all the needs, but know they can’t.
(Be understanding.)

13. They are going to say some dumb things every now and then.
(Be forgiving.)

14. They are greatly encouraged by your faithfulness.
(Be there.)

15. They are passionate for God’s Word to be made practical to you.
(Be hungry.)

16. They long for church to be your spiritual oasis.
(Be loving.)

17. They dream for your and your family’s spiritual health.
(Be receptive.)

18. They need to hear that you pray for them.
(Be interceding.)

19. They are just regular people.
(Be real.)

Pray for our Clergy 🙏🏻

05/11/2025

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need, arranged by Lee Threadgill. Advent Choir today: Linda Watson, Doyle Tubbs, Donna Bryant. Accompanist/Choirmaster Doyle Tubbs. TBTG for our music ministry!!!

04/21/2025

Address

224 Monroe Street
Sumner, MS
38957

Opening Hours

10am - 11am

Telephone

+16623758848

Website

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