King Avenue Digest 2/21/20

February 21, 2020

The King Avenue Digest highlights events that are most close at hand. Look through the articles on our Home Page (kingave.org) or within ministry and mission pages for more comprehensive happenings that pertain to you.

CLICK HERE to download the March 2020 Carillon Newsletter.
 
* NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS HAPPENING WITHIN THE UPCOMING 7 DAYS *

Thanks Sue Swenor!
On behalf of King Avenue United Methodist Women, we would like to publicly recognize Sue Swenor for her dedication and organization of the church rummage sales. Sue has volunteered countless hours. Her attention to detail and organization of the many facets associated with the rummage sale is very much appreciated. Thank you Sue from all of your sisters and brothers in Christ and the KAUMW!

Mark Your Calendars for the Twelfth Annual Cuisine for a Cause 
Cuisine for a Cause will be held on Friday, April 3rd starting at 6:00 PM at Strongwater Food and Spirits in the high energy Franklinton area. This event benefits the House of Mercy orphanage in the Mexican border town of Piedras Negras. King Avenue has been a partner with the orphanage for fifteen years, and the Cuisine For A Cause is their largest single fundraiser. We are partnering with Lindy’s again this year, and the committee has put together a delicious menu. Please come and enjoy the fellowship with our King Avenue family, plan on the excitement of our wonderful silent auction, and eat tempting food prepared by one of the best restaurants in the city. There will be live music, laughter, and a chance to get to know people from church and the community in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. The silent auction with feature many great items including an African Photo Safari.

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Lit Club – Sunday, Febuary 23 at 7pm in the Logos Lounge
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
 
Realm Help – Second Sundays
Do you need help with Realm? Help will be available the second Sunday every month in Fellowship Hall and Milling area, between 10:00 – 10:50am. 

Ash Wednesday Supper & Worship – Wednesday, February 26 
We will soon begin our season of Lent where we prepare our hearts and minds for Easter. Join your faith family in an Ash Wednesday Worship on February 26 beginning at 7pm in the Sanctuary. The service will include imposition of ashes & Holy Communion. For those able to make it, we will be serving soup and sandwiches in Fellowship Hall at 5:45pm preceding the service. All are welcome.

Spectrum Movie Night - Friday, February 28
Join the Spectrum fellowship for a movie night on February 28 beginning at 7pm in the King Avenue chapel. The Gospel of Eureka, a 2018 documentary film. The film is about how love, faith and civil rights collide in Eureka Springs, Arkansas as evangelical Christians and drag queens dismantle stereotypes. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. 

Upcoming UMW Rummage Sorting Dates – March
Want to get involved in preparing for UMW's next rummage sale? Why not come and help sort? Sorting starts at 9:30am until 12:00pm. All are welcomed and greatly appreciated! We will be sorting Mondays – March 2, 16, & 30 and Thursdays – March 12 & 30. Donations are always welcome! Please remember to bring all donated items down to the Fellowship Hall. We are now accepting donations on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Thank you for all your contributions and volunteering. We always have a great time!

Youth Group – March 1
Youth 6th through 12th grade are welcome to come to Youth Group as we welcome guest speakers Lejla Bilal Maley & Doreen Alumaya from 4 to 6 pm in Donnenwirth Lounge. They will help start the conversation about refugees and immigrants.

Expressing our Faith: The Social Principles – Sundays beginning March 1
The Social Principles are “a prayerful and thoughtful effort…to speak to the human issues in the contemporary world from a sound biblical and theological foundation.”  This class is an opportunity to be introduced to these guidelines, learn about them, discuss them in community, and reflect on how we interact with our natural world and our social, economic, political, and world communities. The class will be led by Corey Perry during the season of Lent, Sundays, March 1 – Sunday, April 5, at 10am in the Chapel.  

Lenten Small Group Study – A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - various days, the month of March
During the season of Lent, King Ave UMC will be offering a small group study around A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, the movie based on the life of Mr. Rogers. Groups will meet for five weeks, March 1 - 29. The lessons in this study will also be discussed in a sermon series during Lent. If you would like to sign up to participate in, lead, or host a group, please email Beth Aiello, Director of Support Services, at beth@kingave.org.  

Retiree Ministry Lenten Small Group Discussion – Tuesdays in March
Beginning March 3, and continuing over the 5 Tuesdays in March beginning at 11:00 in the Chapel, the Retiree Ministry will participate in Lenten Small Group Discussion. Weekly discussion of themes explored in the Tom Hank’s film, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. The film is about Fred Rogers’ life-transforming relationship with a cynical young journalist. Themes are explored through the lens of Biblical Wisdom.  
 
* The Church in the Wesleyan Spirit – Sundays
Join this Adult Sunday School class led by Rev. Keeny and Rev. Ogle. It runs Sundays, January 12 – February 23. at 10am in the Chapel. The class will explore the Wesleyan sermons and practices on leadership and Christian mission. Click on the links below to download the week's reading. Hard copies (paper) will also be available at the Welcome Desk. 
* Reading for January 12:  A Plain Account of Genuine Christianity
* Reading for January 26: Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation
* Reading for February 2:  The Catholic Spirit
* Reading for February 9: The Fullness of Faith
* Readings for February 16: Doctrinal Summaries, Opening plenary All People's Conference
* Reading for February 23: Faith at Work


* RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER *  
Realm Help – Sunday, March 8
The Realm Help table will be set up in the Fellowship Hall following the Morning Blend Service and then move to the Milling Area before the Traditional Worship Service. Get your Realm questions answered and learn how to find and join groups at King Avenue. 

KAP Auditions for Miscast Cabaret – March 15-16 at 6:30pm
Join us for a hilarious mix-up of performers singing songs from roles in which they would NEVER be cast. Miscast Cabaret will be performed Saturday, May 9, and will be co-directed by Barb Shoulders and Lisa Minken. For any questions about auditions, please contact Lisa Minken at lisaminken@gmail.com. Auditions will be held Sunday, March 15 at 6:30pm Monday, March 16 at 6:30pm at King Avenue UMC. Individuals and groups are encouraged to audition. Those auditioning will be asked to perform the song they would like to sing in Miscast Cabaret. Songs should be from any Broadway musical. Funny/light-hearted songs strongly encouraged. Those cast may be asked to learn and participate in a group number. There will likely be 6-7 rehearsals, plus a dress rehearsal.

Next Chapter Chili and Game Night – Friday, March 27
The Next Chapter fellowship will be getting together on Friday, March 27 at 6:30pm for an Chili dinner and games. Bring a friend!



* CONTINUING NEWS AND HAPPENINGS *  
New Life Donations - January & February
New Life Community Outreach is asking for new or gently-worn mens winter coats. You may deposit your donations in the New Life bin off the main hallway. 

Now on exhibit, “Assemblage” – January and February
Third annual group show of King Avenue members and friends. Visit the King Avenue Gallery to see the visual creativity of those who worship with us. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given us, let us use them – Romans 12:6

* Invitation to the New Testament – Wednesday Evenings
Led by Tim Bechtol and Susan Taylor 
Wednesdays, January 8 – March 11 (will not meet Ash Wednesday, Feb 26)
7:00-8:30 in the Fireside Room
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* Wisdom of the Body: Embodied Spirituality for Women – Wednesday Evenings
Led by Colleen Ogle
Wednesdays, January 8 – February 19 
6:30-8:30pm in the Chapel
READ MORE
 
* Financial Peace University – Monday Evenings
Led by Traci Thornton
Mondays, January 13 – March 9
7:00pm in the Fireside Room
King Avenue will be holding Financial Peace University January 13 – March 9. Almost five million people have taken control of their money with the easy-to-follow lessons they learned in Financial Peace University. They learned practical ways to create a budget, pay off debt, make wise spending choices, save for the future, and so much more.
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Isaiah 35 Fellowship – First & Third Wednesdays
Many people do not see or understand the effects of brain chemical/mental illness, which can make facing mental health challenges lonely.  Isaiah 35 fellowship, named for a beautiful chapter in the Old Testament about renewal and healing for the people of God, will offer community. Mary Bostian and Rev. Mark Johnson, two wonderfully kind and wise souls, will be leading each gathering. If you have questions about Isaiah 35, please reach out to Mary (614) 371-0171, marybostian50@gmail.com.
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Children, Youth, & Family Sunday School – 10-10:45am           
* Godly Play (Age 4 – Grade 1), Classroom L4 in the Children’s Hallway, Lower Level
* Godly Play (Grade 2 – 5), Classroom L5 in the Children’s Hallway, Lower Level
* Middle School Youth (Grade 6-8), Fellowship Hall Classroom L6
* High School Youth (Grade 9-12), Donnenwirth Lounge U1
* Real People Real Parenting Small Group, Fireside Room U6

Our Mission Statement
"We invite, welcome and honor all people and nurture them to grow in service with Christ."

Our Vision Statement
“We are a community of servants called by God’s reconciling grace to open doors of sanctuary, to create new avenues of ministry, to equip Christians for discipleship, to lead reconciling ministries.” 



 

* Our Future *

In response to the United Methodist Church Special Session of the General Conference and the passage of the Traditionalist Plan, we will be actively supporting our LGBTQIA+ and studying a future that honors, nurtures, and includes ALL. King Avenue will remain a welcoming, reconciling, and serving church which shares God's love with ALL! King Avenue Church will not change what it is and what it stands for. Although we are passing through a dark storm in our denomination, there is hope – within the United Methodist Church with necessary progress made towards full inclusion, or even in a rebirth of a new Methodist denomination.
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 * Worship *

Worship at King Avenue Church
King Avenue has two different worship services each Sunday.  Worship each Sunday is at 9:00am, and 11:00am.  

  • 9:00 Morning Blend: This is a smaller, more informal service is in Fellowship Hall.  Coffee and donuts are available before and throughout the service.  The music is eclectic and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed.  
  • 11:00 am Traditional Worship: This traditional service in the sanctuary featuring the music of our wonderful Chancel Choir and our very talented organist.  Sign Language Interpretation is available the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of each month.  Dress is casual.  

Additional Opportunities for Adults, Children, and Families
8:45–12:15 Nursery Care: Birth – Age 3, Nursery (Upper Level) 
9:00 Morning Blend Worship Connections (August 8 – May 24)
 ~ Age 4 – Grade 3 (Classroom L4)
10am Sunday School Hour (Setember 8 – May 24)

  • Godly Play (Age 4 – Grade 1), Classroom L5 in the Children’s Hallway, Lower Level
  • Godly Play (Grade 2 – 5), Classroom L4 in the Children’s Hallway, Lower Level
  • Middle School Youth (Grade 6-8), Fellowship Hall Classroom L6
  • High School Youth (Grade 9-12), Donnenwirth Lounge U1
  • Real People Real Parenting Small Group, Fireside Room U6
  • Additional Adult Faith Formation Class (Offerings Vary)

11:00am Worship Connections (August 8 – May 24)
 ~ Age 4 – 5 (Classroom L5), Grades 1 – 3 (Classroom L4)

Prepare for Sunday by Reading the Preaching Texts  
Check out the Preaching Text page on our website for listing of the scriptures to be used in sermons. 

Listen to Sermons  
Listen from our website       
* Faith Formation *  

Adult Faith Formation Classes
Visit our Adult Faith Formation Page for more information about additional faith formation opportunities.


* King Avenue Children, Youth, & Family Ministries *  

King Avenue Children, Youth, and Family Ministries
8:45–12:15 Nursery Care: Birth – Age 3, Nursery (Upper Level) 
9:00 Morning Blend Worship Connections (August 8 – May 24)
 ~ Age 4 – Grade 3 (Classroom L4)
10am Sunday School Hour (Setember 8 – May 24)

  • Godly Play (Age 4 – Grade 1), Classroom L5 in the Children’s Hallway, Lower Level
  • Godly Play (Grade 2 – 5), Classroom L4 in the Children’s Hallway, Lower Level
  • Middle School Youth (Grade 6-8), Fellowship Hall Classroom L6
  • High School Youth (Grade 9-12), Donnenwirth Lounge U1
  • Real People Real Parenting Small Group, Fireside Room U6
  • Additional Adult Faith Formation Class (Offerings Vary)

11:00am Worship Connections (August 8 – May 24)
 ~ Age 4 – 5 (Classroom L5), Grades 1 – 3 (Classroom L4)

 
Family Service Opportunities
Looking for ways for your family to serve at King Avenue? Ask Erin for more information and to get started!
  • Volunteer with Worship Connections or Sunday School (See Gwen DeRosa for more details)
  • Acolyte once a month at Morning Blend or 11am Worship (Kids Grade 4-12)
  • Become a Greeter once a month for Morning Blend or 11am Worship (All Families, All Ages)
  • Help with Morning Blend Family Tables (All Families, All Ages)
  • Participate in a Youth Service Project (Kids Grades 6-12)
  • Join the King Avenue Lunch Packing Group (All Families)
  • Volunteer at NNEMAP (All Families)
Real People. Real Parenting.
All parents are welcome Sundays from 10:00-10:45am in the Fireside Room.
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Additional Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Happenings.
Visit our KACYFM Page for more information about upcoming events.


* SPECTRUM *  

Coming Out with God Support Group 
Coming Out with God is an adult, faith-based discussion group offering support and encouragement for anyone in the “coming out” process.  We use various resources that emphasize God’s grace and unconditional love. The group focuses on and strives to deepen our identity in Christ as we come out to family, friends, coworkers, etc. We welcome all, whether you are in need of support or you wish to encourage others by sharing your own “coming out” experiences. We meet in six-week sessions Wednesdays, 7pm at King Ave United Methodist Church. Acknowledging that "coming out" is more a process than an event, you are welcome to attend the group in the way that fits your needs: attending a six-week session, dropping in as desired, or becoming an ongoing member. For questions and meeting schedule, contact Mary Bostian, kingcowg@gmail.com.  

Additional SPECTRUM Happenings.
Visit our SPECTRUM Page for more information about upcoming events.


* Campus Ministry *  

GRAD CHAT - Graduate and Professional Student Lunch
Second Sundays of the month at noon in Fellowship Hall. Contact Colleen Ogle for more information. Visit buckeyemethodists.com to keep up on all the latest events.

 
* Mission and Outreach *  

Free Trade Coffee, Tea, and Chocolates on Sale
Second Sundays of the Month

  • K Cups - Single Serve Cups 12 cups/box are environmentally-friendly single serve cups are made from recyclable plastic and aluminum. Enjoy all the convenience with less waste!
  • Tea - We are proud to partner with small scale growers in India and South Africa and Sri Lanka to build the alternative supply chain of small farmer grown tea. 

Open Shelter Lunch Packing Dates

Tuesdays:  Tuesday before the last Wednesday of the month beginning at 6:00pm
Thursdays:   Thursday before the 3rd Friday of the month beginning at 6:00pm

Serve Breakfast at Gates Fourth UMC, 8:30-10:00 
4-5 volunteers serve food and wash dishes on the 4th and 5th Saturdays of every month from 8:30-10:00 at Gates Fourth UMC. Gates Fourth is located at 119 E Gates St, Columbus OH, 43206. 

Donate New & Gently-Used Clothes  
  • King Ave ClothesShare - Infant and Toddle Sizes passed down to other King Avenue families.  
  • Clothes for Kids - Children's sizes (new and gently-used) given to children at Hubbard Mastery School    
Additional Opportunities to Help.
Visit our Community Service Page for more information about upcoming opportunities to help.


* Fellowship *  

All-Church Luncheons
All-church lunches are generally the last Sunday of the month in Fellowship Hall at noon. It is free to eat, but a free will offering is welcome. All are welcome to the table!

Addtional Fellowship Opportunities:
Click on links below for other fellowship opportunities.

 

* Stay in the Loop *  
For this and other King Avenue news, visit our website at kingave.org.  
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Follow us on Twitter at @kingaveumc  
Join the Twitter chat at #KAChurchChat 

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