King Avenue Digest 11/22/23

November 22, 2023

*NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FAST-APPROACHING EVENTS* 

  • November 23-24: Church Office Closed - The church office will be closed from November 23 - 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy your time with your friends and families, and we'll see you when we get back!

  • 2024 Pledges - Thank you to those who have returned 2024 pledge cards or set up a 2024 pledge in Realm. These pledges inform budget decisions for the next year in our church. If you still plan to pledge, it isn't too late! We are still gratefully accepting pledge cards, or you are welcome to enter your 2024 pledge in Realm. If you have questions, please email Susan Jenkins at susan@kingave.org.

  • DUE MONDAY, DECEMBER 4: Poinsettia Orders - Poinsettias are displayed throughout our Sanctuary during the Advent season. The cost of one poinsettia is $11. Your dedication(s) will be included in the 7pm & 9pm Christmas Eve bulletins on Sunday, December 24. Poinsettias are available to take home after the services. Please submit your payment and the necessary information by Monday, December 4. Questions? Contact Amy Ashburn at amy@kingave.org.  PRINT DONATION FORM

  • BEGINNING SUNDAY, November 26: The Belfries of all Christendom Adult Advent Sunday School Class - Join us this Advent Season in preparing our hearts for the coming of Jesus. This Sunday School class is based off of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s timeless classic “Christmas Bells.” We will explore the themes of fellowship, prayer, service and evangelism. No preparation needed. Drop in for one class or join us every week running Sundays from November 26 through December 17, during the 10am Sunday School hour. Any questions please contact Tim Bechtol at Bechtol97@yahoo.com.

  • THIS SUNDAY, November 26: UMC Student Sunday Special Offering - (I initially gave you the wrong date... sorry!) United Methodist Student Day was the original Special Sunday founded by United Methodist Church Sunday Schools who collected offerings to help advance education for their children. The fund was originally established in 1872 as the Children's Fund. Today, United Methodist Student Day Sunday has the same purpose, calling upon the denomination to support their students as they prepare for life by adding knowledge to their faith. Every year, General Board of Higher Education and Ministry awards an average of $5.5 million in financial aid to United Methodist students. The offering taken on United Methodist Student Day is one opportunity to support these scholarships. Every dollar – yes 100% - received goes towards supporting and educating a new generation of principled Christian leaders for the church and the world. Supporting this Special Sunday is truly an investment in our future.

  • THIS SUNDAY, November 26: Lit Club - Join the Lit Club on November 26 at 7pm in the Logos Lounge. All are welcome! Simply read the book of the month - this month's book is Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin - and get together to talk about it.  Contact Rick Gilson (rickgilson@yahoo.com) if you'd like to be added to the communication group in Realm.

  • THIS UPCOMING WEDNESDAY, November 29: Rainbow Connections Health Fair - Your physical health is just as important as your spiritual and emotional health. Join Rainbow Connections for a health fair on November 29. At 6:30pm, Columbus Public Health will be set up for a variety of health tests and screenings, as well as vaccines. We'll also hear from a few speakers who will share about how to find and access LGBTQ-friendly healthcare around Columbus, and caring for your mental health around the holidays. Register on Realm to let us know you're coming, and contact Pastor Andy (andy@kingave.org) with any questions.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • MARK YOUR CALENDARS! December 17: A Service of Lessons and Carols - Join the King Avenue musicians and instrumentalists for a service of music at the 11am worship on Sunday, December 17. This is a great opportunity to ask a guest to church!


KEEP READING FOR THE REST OF OUR CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND NEWS...  

  • Loving Our Neighbors - We have 700-800 neighbors from Haiti living in a condemned apartment building facing displacement, with winter coming up fast. To help them, we will be collecting new and gently used kids' coats in all sizes, baby through teenager. Bring them to the church building on Sunday or any time during the week and we will deliver them to our neighbors. READ MORE

  • ELEVATOR STATUS REPORT -  Workers continue to work on the elevator.  We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience, and we look forward to being back at full operating capacity very soon.

  • November 19 - December 3: Hubbard Holiday Giving Tree - Beginning Sunday, November 19, you will see the Hubbard Holiday Giving Tree in the milling area. Please consider picking up a gift tag or two (maybe in time for Black Friday shopping), then attaching that gift tag to your new, unwrapped gift. Return gifts by Sunday, December 3.  Thanks in advance for your generosity!

  • Friday, December 1: Reception for Digital Duet Art Exhibit - Join Jason Bradley Krauss (graphic designer) and Kurt Reichert (photographer) for a special collaborative art show and sale titled Digital Duet. This art show and reception will be held in the King Avenue Art Gallery on Friday, December 1 from 5:00-8:00pm. All sales from art purchases are a donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. VIEW THE FLYER FOR THIS EVENT

  • Saturday, December 2: United Women of Faith UMCOR Hygiene Kits - UMCOR distributes HYGIENE KITS during disasters. The kits provide basic necessities for people impacted by natural disasters or socio-economic crisis. Join United Women of Faith on Saturday, December 2, 10am-Noon to assemble hygiene kits for UMCOR. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall. Kit supplies and refreshments provided.  

  • Tuesday, December 5: Retirees Christmas Celebration - Join the Retirees Ministry as we celebrate the Christmas season with singing, food, and fellowship on Tuesday, December 5th at 11:30 in the King Avenue Church Chapel and Fellowship Hall. Dave Bowermeister will lead us in carols in the Chapel followed by a White Elephant Gift SWAP GAME. Please bring ANY gift you have that is re-cycled or re-gifted for the White Elephant Gift SWAP GAME. Following the gift swap game, we will have a potluck-style lunch in the Fellowship Hall. The Retirees Lead Team will provide a BBQ beef/pork. You can provide a side or dessert! Please RSVP via Realm or to Teresa Malloy @malloy29@aol.com by DECEMBER 3rd.

  • Friday, December 8: Youth Gift Wrapping Elves! Would you like to help wrap gifts? Join us as we wrap the donated gifts from the Hubbard Holiday Tree. We will gather in Donnewirth on December 8 at 6pm for a wrapping party. For more information, contact Ada at ada@kingave.org.

  • Thursday, December 14: Santa's Helpers Needed! We are looking for volunteers on December 14 from 3:30-6:00pm at the church. We will be handing out gifts to Hubbard families. Come help spread some cheer!

  • NNEMAP Item of the Month for November - Each month, we are going to focus our donations on specific items our community partners. You can bring your donations with you on Sundays. There will be a place to leave them in the back of the worship space. Please donate non-perishable side items (boxes, cans, etc)  during November.  NNEMAP also needs toilet paper.

  • Item of the Month for Hubbard Elementary - Periodically we are asked for items to help students at our partner school, Hubbard Elementary. They are asking for new or gently used shirts & pants, and new underwear for kids size 5-10. You can bring your donations with you on Sundays. There will be a place to leave them in the back of the worship space. 

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