King Avenue Digest 7/14/23

July 14, 2023

*NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS* 

  • NO NURSERY ON SUNDAY - Please be aware that there will be no nursery care this Sunday, July 16.

  • NEW DATE! Sunday, July 156: HeartSong Benefit Concert - HeartSong & Friends presents "Broadway meets Disney" Sunday, July 16th at 7:00 pm at 709 Garrett Drive, Columbus, OH 43214. Invite a friend, bring a chair and your favorite beverage! Join us for an hour of fun-filled music and leave with a song in your heart. Freewill donation will be accepted for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank.

  • Saturday, July 22: Young Adults Hang Out - Come hang out with other King Avenue young adults (post-college - 35ish) at Pastor Andy's house on Saturday, July 22 at 7pm. You can bring a snack to share or a board game you like, or you can just bring yourself.

  • Sunday, July 30: Rainbow Connections Letter-Writing Campaign - There has been a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Ohio, and we don't like that. One way we can take action is by writing letters to our state representatives. On July 30, Rainbow Connections wants to help you do exactly that. We will have tables set up after each service with paper, pens, envelopes, labels, a list of representatives with addresses. We'll even have non-partisan talking points if you need help starting your letter. All you need to do is stop at the table after the service, take a few minutes to write a letter and address it. We'll make sure it gets to your representative.

  • CYFM Volunteer Request for 2023 to 2024 school year - Due to the success of our Sunday morning program and the influx of new families at King Avenue, there will be many opportunities for volunteering once a month in the nursery, with Worship Connections (in either services), and with Sunday School classes at 10 am. Contact Gwen with any questions at gwendolyn.derosa@gmail.com . Sign up for a training workshop for new and seasoned volunteers: 8/19 from 9am to Noon, 8/22 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm, or 8/27 from noon to 3 pm.

 

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

  • Tuesday, July 18: Retirees Tour of American Whistle Factory Tour - Join the Retirees Ministry as they tour the American Whistle Factory on July 18th at 10am. The 45-minute guided tour will show you an American manufacturing plant with interesting information about whistles and fascinating machinery.   The Whistle Factory is located at 6540 Huntley Rd.  Cost is $5.00 at the door.  Space is limited to 20, so registration via Realm is required. Following the tour, we will meet at Sharon Woods Metro Park for lunch.  Bring a sack lunch and enjoy.  Sharon Woods is located at 6911 Cleveland Ave in Westerville. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • July 28-29: C.O.R.E. Youth Group Overnight (6th to 12th grades) - Join Gwen and Ada for a night of fun, fellowship, and faith. The festivities begin at 6pm, Friday, July 28 and end at 10am, Saturday, July 29. Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can plan food and all of the activities. Friends are welcome, but please register with Ada (ada@kingave.org) or Gwen (gwen@kingave.org). Hope to see you there!

  • Movie Nights for ALL AGES! Join as a whole community for fellowship, pizza, popcorn, and a great movie. Movies will be held in Fellowship Hall from 6pm- 8:30pm on the following dates. July 19 - Lion King (live action); July. 26 - Black Panther, Wakanda Forever; August 2 - Mamma Mia (2008). Bring yourself and a friend.

  • August 7 and 8: King Avenue Players Fall Auditions - After a long COVID hiatus, the KAP Fall Musical is finally back! King Avenue Players is proud to present Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame! Performance dates are November 3-5, 9, 10, and 12.  There is no performance on Saturday, November 11 due to traffic restrictions competing with OSU Football. Auditions for The Hunchback of Notre Dame will take place August 7 and 8 at 6:30pm. Sign up for an audition spot now! CLICK TO LEARN MORE & SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION

  • Saturday, August 19: Our Houseless Neighbors, An Education & Action Event - Houselessness affects us all in many different ways. It's such a complex social issue that we don't even know how to talk about it. Is it unhoused, houseless, unsheltered, or homeless? This may seem like an insurmountable problem, but it is not. Come to King Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 19 (9am-11:30am) to join a conversation and learn how to accept, love, and help our friends who need it the most. We will also take action and put together bags with much-needed supplies for these friends. Check-in for the event is at 8:45am. No cost, but donations are welcome to off-set the cost of the blessing bags.

  • NNEMAP Item of the Month for July - 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 canned meats and toothpaste during the month of July. 

  • Restoration of the Shepherd's Window - The Shepherd’s Window is the next window to undergo restoration! Please note that the window has been removed for restoration, and seating on the ramp side of the sanctuary has been removed.

  • Updates from the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church - An announcement was made at church on Sunday, June 4 by Bill Brownson, King Avenue Member and CFO and Director of Administration for West Ohio Conference. Bill helped to recap the recent West Ohio Annual Conference. This announcement was made on behalf of the King Avenue leadership who attended the 3-day conference. Although there were some difficult times during the conference, the overall shift towards full inclusion was apparent. At King Avenue, we emphatically state that God’s love is for ALL people. For all of us who have wondered if the United Methodist Church in West Ohio itself really welcomes all, we have our answer! We now know that in this church AND in the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church, our sentiments are that ALL ARE WELCOME. CLICK HERE FOR THE TRANSCRIPT OF HIS ANNOUNCEMENT

  • Organ Music - You may have noticed recently that Andrew Willis, our talented organist and pianist, hasn’t been playing the organ.  He has recently been treating symptoms of tinnitus, which can be triggered by certain sounds and frequencies.  As he tries to determine the source of his condition, we are taking steps to alleviate his symptoms.  We are fortunate to have Janet Reichert and Gary Miller available to play when needed and Andrew will continue to play the piano. Andrew and the staff appreciate your understanding and prayers as we work through treatment options. We’ll keep you posted on his progress.

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