King Avenue Digest 12/11/21

December 11, 2021

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Thank you! Thanks so much for springing into action when we announced that we were short on our Bethlehem on Broad pledged boxes and Poinsettia orders for Christmas Eve. Thanks to your generosity, we met our pledge with Bethlehem on Broad and the church will be filled with Poinsettias for worship!

  • RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE - Are you experiencing hardship as a result of COVID-19? Let us help! Go to https://columbus.applyforhope.com/home, scroll to The Stable Housing Initiative (LifeCare Alliance ERA 1), and click Apply. 
To be eligible, you must be a Franklin County resident, have an income at or below 80% of the area median income, and be delinquent on rent or utilities due to hardship as a result of COVID-19. 
DOWNLOAD THE FLYER FOR MORE DETAILS.

  • Advent Events - There are so many opportunities to worship, serve, learn, and enjoy fellowship this year. If you worship in-person you'll see an Advent Card in the pews. This is for you to take home, or to share with a friend. You can also check out our website's Advent page for all of the season's happenings. CLICK HERE for Advent Season PAGE on Website.

  • Through December 12: Hubbard School Holiday Help - You can help to make a neighborhood family's Christmas a little brighter! 1) Pick up a tag from the Hubbard School Holiday Help tree located in the Milling Area at the rear of the Sanctuary 2) Purchase item on the back of the tag. 3) Return UNWRAPPED item to church by Dec. 12th. Need ideas? CLICK FOR GIFT IDEAS. Questions? Contact Erin@kingave.org.

  • Through December 19: Adult Advent Sunday School - Join Pastor Andy for a 4-week Adult Sunday School class at 10am each Sunday in Advent. It will be a simple space to unpack and explore together the Scriptures and themes introduced in worship each week.

  • December 12 & 19: UMW Ornament Sale - The United Methodist Women will be selling ornaments after both services. The money raised will go to missions.

  • December 12: Heartsong Concert - Join Heartsong on December 12 at 4:30 in the King Avenue UMC Sanctuary for their "Songs of the Season" concert. A freewill offering will be collected and donated to NNEMAP Food Pantry. Social distancing and masks will be required.

  • December 12: Retired Clergy Christmas Celebration - Are you retired clergy? After the Heartsong concert, all retired clergy and their partners are invited for a Christmas Celebration from 5:30-6:30 in the parlor.

  • December 19: A Service of Lessons and Carols - Join our musicians and instrumentalists for a service of music on December 19 at both the 9am & 11am worship. Come in person, bring a friend, or watch the livestream.

  • December 19: Youth Lunch & NNEMAP Christmas Shoppe Setup - It's time for our annual holiday service project helping to set up the NNEMAP Christmas Shoppe. We'll have a quick lunch at church at 12pm and then head over to Linden Life Fellowship to lend a hand getting the Christmas Shoppe ready. Adult volunteers (drivers) are needed to transport the group to Linden Life Fellowship from the church. Please see Erin if you can help with that. Families should plan to pick up their youth at Linden Life Fellowship at 3pm. Let Erin or Gwen know if you will be coming so I can let NNEMAP folks know how many people we'll be bringing and also so I can order lunch. What a great way to spread God' love during the holidays.

  • December 19: All-Church Christmas Caroling - Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 19 from 1:00-2:00 for Christmas Caroling! All are welcome!

  • December 21: Blue Christmas Worship - Not everyone feels like celebrating the holidays with great cheer. For those who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one or other serious grief, observance of Christmas may evoke as much melancholy as joy. Blue Christmas worship is Tuesday, December 21 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary. Falling on the winter solstice, this contemplative, candlelit service will include opportunity for persons to remember loved ones, to pray for the world, and to remember God’s love shared freely in Christ. This service will be in-person and livestreamed.

  • December 24: Christmas Eve Worship
    *4:30pm - Family Christmas Eve Service (This service will be in-person and livestreamed.)
    *7:00pm - Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship (This service will be in-person and livestreamed.)
    *8:00pm - Communion in the Chapel
    *9:00pm - Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship (This service will be in-person and livestreamed.)

  • December 26: Lit Club - Lit Club meets at 7:00 the last Sundays of the month in the Parlor and Zoom. All are welcome! Simply read the book of the month, and get together for fellowship and conversation. Join us on Sunday, December 26 at 7:00pm in the Parlor to discuss The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. Looking ahead, January 30 - Betty by Tiffany McDaniel; February 27 - The Guest Book by Sarah Blake; March 27 - Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy. Zoom Meeting 84317079488 Passcode 534202

FAITH FORMATION, FELLOWSHIP, AND SUPPORT

  • Kinship Campus Ministry - Kinship Campus Ministry is a community of faith and fellowship for young people (high school graduates through age 24), with a focus on college campuses in Columbus, Ohio. This is a church-based ministry where curiosity is encouraged and embraced. Change is normal and we seek to celebrate the ways in which our beliefs evolve during life transitions. Kinship Campus Ministry seeks to build connections within The OSU campus, reach out to high school graduates of King Avenue United Methodist Church, and facilitate meaningful fellowship on a regular basis. CLICK TO LEARN MORE

  • Nursery Care is Back! Childcare for babies and toddlers (up to 3 years old) will be available during worship again beginning November 7 on a limited basis. Nursery will be open at 8:45am-12:15pm on Sundays.

  • Worship Connections - During worship, we welcome our friends age 4 - Grade 3 to join us for Worship Connections (note: 1st Sunday of the month, children will remain in worship with their families for Family Sunday). Grade 4 and up to remain in worship with their families. We are hopeful to be able to offer nursery care for our King Avenue children under age 4 this fall. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we prepare a safe environment for these children. If you have any questions about Worship Connections or Sunday School, please contact Gwendolyn.DeRosa@gmail.com. If you have questions about nursery care, please contact Erin@kingave.org. Please refer to the next announcement item for all of the Sunday morning programming for Children, Youth, and Families.

  • Sundays: Children, Youth and Family Ministry -
    -Worship Connections 9:00 & 11:00 for ages 4 through grade 3 (Room L4, lower level)
    -NO Worship Connections on Communion Sundays (1st Sunday), but participate in NEW Family Communion Sundays.
    -Sunday School Hour 10:00 - Godly Play 4 year and KG (L4)
    -Sunday School Hour 10:00 - Godly Play Grades 1-3 (L5)
    -Sunday School Hour 10:00 - Family Godly Play (Chapel)
    -Sunday School Hour 10:00 - Chrysalis Club Grades 4-5 (NEW classroom L4+)
    -Sunday School Hour 10:00 - C.O.R.E. Youth Grades 6t-12 (Donnenwirth)
    -Sunday School Hour 10:00 - Real People, Real Parenting Small Group (Fireside Room)

  • Serve as an Acolyte - If you are in 4th - 12th grade, you are invited to serve as an acolyte during 9am or 11am worship. Contact Erin Kendall at erin@kingave.org for more details.

  • 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.

OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP

  • Volunteering on Sundays - Hey King Avenue Families! There are still opportunities for you to volunteer in Sunday morning children’s programming by leading youth Sunday School or learning Godly Play storytelling. Contact Gwen at gwendolyn.derosa@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more.

  • Hiring King Avenue Childcare Staff - Must be 19 yrs old, available on Sunday mornings, provide proof of vaccination and have childcare experience with babies and toddlers. Contact Erin@kingave.org for more information.

  • Ushers and Greeters Needed - Be the first friendly face someone sees at church! Our ushers and greeters keep folks safe and make them feel welcome. If you would like to help with this important ministry, please email Pastor Andy - andy@kingave.org.

  • Audio-Visual Volunteers Needed - We are always 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 Pastor Andy - andy@kingave.org if you are interested.

CONTINUING NEWS

  • Pledge Cards - It isn't too late! Thank you to those who have turned in pledge cards or pledged in Realm. It is a great help to the church when planning next year's budget. If you still plan to pledge, it isn't too late! Please turn in your card or enter your pledge on Realm. If you have questions, please email Charlene Dubin at charlene@kingave.org

  • Hearing Loop Available! King Avenue UMC has a hearing loop in the Sanctuary, Chapel, and Fellowship Hall to help those with hearing loss. If you have a T-Coil equipped hearing aid or cochlear implant, please switch your hearing device to the T setting. For those without hearing aids, wireless headsets are also available.
    What is Telecoil or T-Coil?
    Download a Hearing Loop Guide.

  • Safety Protocols - As we continue to live through this ongoing pandemic, we are aware that many of the safeguards which have been a part of our daily activities are being lifted or are changing. Learn how King Avenue Church is maintaining our commitment to safety within our church. READ MORE

  • Welcome Groups! King Avenue Church is open for in-person meetings. If your group is interested in using a room at King Avenue, please contact Amy Ashburn at amy@kingave.org or 614-424-6050x 100.

  • Sunday Parking - As always, our two lots on the south and west sides of the building are available. Street parking on all the surrounding streets is also permitted for free. The city neither charges nor tows on Sundays. If the signs are up on the Pennsylvania lot, you can park there! The H2O lot next door to our church is not for our use.

  • Chancel Flowers - If you are interested in signing up to donate Chancel Flowers for worship, please use this form. You can specify that your flowers be listed in the bulletin in memory or honor of a person or notable event. The arrangement is yours to take home at the end of that Sunday's service.

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