King Avenue Digest 11/7/20

November 7, 2020

NEWEST ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Keeping the Lights Burning Bright - If the Comprehensive Campaign involves improving, expanding, and preserving the legacy of King Avenue as a church that invites, welcomes, and honors all people, then our annual Stewardship Campaign involves supporting and maintaining that legacy through support of the annual Operating Fund. Our annual Stewardship Campaign is about keeping the lights on, literally and figuratively. By ensuring the lights of our church burn bright for those who come to King Avenue, whether for weekly services, meals, meetings or support group attendance, the light of our ministries and missions will be reflected on our community and the world. Our annual Stewardship Campaign will allow us to continue the important work being done today at King Avenue, right now with an eye on a bright future. King Avenue is a church with a mission of service. We fulfill our mission not only through weekly and special services but also through a dynamic series of social and spiritual interactions that last year touched more than 5,000 people. Click HERE to download The Vessel - Issue 4
  • Nov 13 & 14: Comprehensive Campaign Commitment Card Return - Commitment Sunday is November 15. You can turn in your commitment cards at either the 9:00 or 11:00 service on that Sunday OR you can take advantage of our DRIVE-THRU COLLECTION times on Friday, November 13, 3:00-5:00 and Saturday, November 14, 10:00 - Noon, in the SOUTH PARKING LOT, where we will snap your picture as you participate in this important event! Please plan to help us celebrate our "Coming Together for Transformation" as we commit to supporting the future of King Ave United Methodist Church!
  • Sign up Now: Lighting the Advent Wreath - Sign up to participate in an Advent worship service by lighting the Advent wreath. There are opportunities available at both Morning Blend and Traditional services beginning on November 29. CLICK HERE to sign up. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Erin Kendall at erin@kingave.org.
  • Nov 8- Dec 2: Bethlehem on Broad St. - This is a mission partnership with Broad St. UMC to provide a meal for families around the holidays. Packing lists and boxes available in the Fellowship Hall and Milling Area beginning Sunday, November 8. The deadline for filled boxes is Wednesday, December 2. CLICK HERE for the Shopping List
  • Dec 2-23: Join an Advent Study, Names for the Messiah - Join us for an Advent study, Names for the Messiah, based on Isaiah 9:6. This class will discuss how people understood the titles of Jesus and how we understand them now. This study will be held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23. This class will be led by Rev. John Keeny and meets weekly on Zoom. CLICK HERE to register.
  • LifeCare Alliance COVID-19 Utility Assistance Program: Relief is available for families facing pandemic-related hardship. Many central Ohio families have felt the effects of COVID-19 on their employment and ability to stay current on utility bills. Now, LifeCare Alliance is providing assistance to help avoid shutoffs as we navigate the pandemic. If you or your family has experienced furloughs, a reduction in work hours, layoffs, or similar situations related to the COVID-19 pandemic, you are invited to apply for this assistance. LifeCare Alliance can assist with utility bills - Electric, Gas, Water. Funds are limited, so please contact us today to get the process started. For more information, please contact: John Gregory jgregory@lifecarealliance.org or 614-437-2803. CLICK HERE to download the flyer.

CONTINUING NEWS

  • Oct 21-Nov 11: Walk it Out, A Prayer Journey for Transformation - As part of the Comprehensive Campaign, prayer stations will provide an opportunity to reflect upon KA’s past, present and future. We will offer thanks for those who have sacrificed to pave the way for us, and prayers that we will continue to build the foundation for a vibrant KA ministry, both now and in the future. Join your faith family on Wednesdays: October 21st, October 28th, November 4th, and November 11th, Noon – 1 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Social distancing and mask wearing will be observed.
  • First Sundays: Youth Group - We're back! Youth Group for 6-12 graders begins on 11/1 at 4:30pm via Zoom. The Zoom link and more information is available on the Youth Connections page, on Facebook, and Realm.. Contact Erin or Gwen with questions!
  • November 29 Lit Club - Join the Lit Club on November 29 at 7pm on Zoom to discuss Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
  • Upper Room Devotional Books - The Upper Room devotionals for November and December are available for pickup at the west and south parking lot doors.
  • Children's Connections - Participate in Children's Connections Sunday School at 10 am every Sunday. This is a wonderful way for parents and children to grow in their faith together. Click HERE to learn more about Children's Connections.
  • Youth Connections - Youth virtual Sunday School class is offered each week for youth in 6th to 12th grades. We will meet on Zoom every Sunday morning at 10 am. Reading the book "This Book is Anti-Racist" is suggested. We will discuss 2-3 of the sections during each class. It's incredibly important for our youth to connect their growing faith to the issues and concerns of daily life. Over the next couple of months, we will connect our relationship with God to the challenges of racism. We will learn how to become anti-racist as a faith community. Click HERE to learn more about Youth Connections.
  • Pastor Colleen Open Office Hours - We live in challenging times. One of the blessings of Christian life is that we share our burdens with one another and with God. If you are grieving, feeling dispirited, anxious, overwhelmed, or simply would like conversation and prayer, Pastor Colleen Ogle is available. She will hold Monday evenings 7-9 pm and Tuesday afternoons 3-5 pm for conversations by phone, on-line through Zoom, or in-person. Please email colleen@kingave.org to make arrangements. In the email, please indicate when you are available, whether you want to talk by phone, zoom, or in-person and you will receive a prompt response with information about how to proceed. You may also share if you need a different time to talk.
  • Pastoral Visits to Hospital & Extended Care Facilities - At present the church building is only open for worship. Although pastors are not yet permitted to visit persons in hospitals or extended care facilities, we do want to know when persons have health concerns. Please include these in the prayer concerns or contact a pastor directly jkeeny@kingave.org or colleen@kingave.org.
  • CORE Youth Center is a virtual place for youth! Are you looking for online faith resources for your youth (6th to 12th grades)? King Avenue UMC's Children and Youth Education Program created an inclusive and affirming website to fit this need. Think of this as a home base as you stretch, grow, and explore your faith and your identity as a Jesus follower. What you believe, think, and feel will change during your Middle and High School years. And your journey will not end when you graduate. Our faith journeys continue for our whole lives. Check out the CORE Youth Center here: https://sites.google.com/view/coreyouthcenter/home and contact Gwendolyn DeRosa at gwen@kingave.org if you would like to help create new content.
  • Small Group Welcomes Young Adults - The Next Chapter virtual small group led by Amy Oblinger, meets every Wednesday at 6 on Zoom. This young adult group discusses participants’ thoughts about and reactions to that week’s sermon, whether it was seen in-person on Sunday or watched from the comfort of home. The session sometimes includes discussing current events and studying the scriptures, and always includes time to pray for each other. The group welcomes new participants. If you are interested, contact amylianne@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

  • USHERS AND GREETERS NEEDED - We need your help to make sure everyone at church feels welcome and stays safe! Volunteers are needed to greet and usher at both the 9:00 and 11:00 services. If you are interested, please email Beth Aiello, beth@kingave.org, your name and which service. Thank you for considering supporting this important ministry!
  • Audio-Visual Volunteers Needed - We are looking for some folks who would like to learn how to help with live streaming our 9:30 and 11:00 services. You don’t need a lot of experience; we will train you! Please email beth@kingave.org if you are interested.
  • Volunteers Needed at NNEMAP Food Pantry - NNEMAP added service on Thursdays from 3 until 7PM, and Saturdays from 10 until 1pm. The Saturday shifts will be the same as our shifts during the week, with full offerings of food. This will not be a produce-only day. The Thursday shift represents our first offering of afternoon and evening hours to provide services those who work during the weekdays. NNEMAP will begin accepting clients from all zip codes in Columbus and Franklin Co. NNEMAP will need more volunteers! NNEMAP is centrally located near the Ohio Expo Center at 677 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211. NNEMAP is also expanding into a home delivery service, providing several deliveries each week to those who need food assistance and lack transportation. Drivers are among the volunteers needed to make this work. Those interested should contact director@nnemappantry.org

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