King Avenue Church

King Avenue Digest 8/18/23

August 18, 2023

*NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS* 

• UMCOR Assistance for Wildfire Victims in Hawaii - Wind-driven wildfires on Maui have prompted evacuations and caused significant loss of life and widespread damage. UMCOR is coordinating with the California-Pacific Annual Conference to process an initial grant for emergency supplies such as shelf-stable food, water, hygiene items and tools to help survivors recover belongings. As first responders continue to provide initial aid in the area, please join UMCOR in prayer for those affected. You can also help by making a financial donation. Just make out a check to Global Ministries/UMCOR with “Advance #901670-Hawaii” written on the memo line and put it in the offering plate at church, or click on this link to give online. CLICK TO GIVE

• TOMORROW, 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.

• THIS SUNDAY, August 20: CALLING ALL SINGERS!  We welcome anyone who would like to join us for our informal Summer Choir on Sunday, August 20. No experience is required.  We'll gather in the Choir Room (2nd Floor) Sunday morning at 10:15 AM to learn a simple anthem to sing for worship that day. For more information, contact Chris McManus, Minister of Music at cmcmanus711@gmail.com. 

• NEW! Saturday, August 26: Young Adults Pool Party - Join King Avenue Young Adults for a pool party! August 26, 2pm, we'll spend the afternoon hanging out at a pool (weather permitting). If you're a young adult (post-college through 35-ish) we'd love to have you join us. If you're interested, tell Pastor Andy - andy@kingave.org - so we can tell you where it'll be. 

• NEW! Sunday, September 3: Acolyte Training - We are looking for Acolytes! Training will be September 3rd at 10am for Morning Blend and 12pm for Traditional Worship. Training will be about 10-15 minutes long. Ages 10 and up are welcome to join us. You have to have the training to acolyte, just show up.

• NEW! Sunday, September 10: Volunteer Fair - Fall is a fantastic time to start the year off right by volunteering! Join us in the Milling Area between services to find out more about volunteer opportunities and sign up to get involved. CLICK TO ACCESS OUR VOLUNTEER FORM

• NEW! Sunday, September 10: All-Church Lunch - On September 10, we're going to kick off the fall with a meal for the whole church family! Join us in the Fellowship Hall at noon for a taco bar and gather around the table with King Ave friends old and new. We'll provide the tacos, but we would LOVE it if you brought a dessert to share. We have several Kitchen Cabinet members to assist in the cooking, but could really use some help for set-up or serving/clean-up. We're also asking for folks willing to prepare a yummy dessert to share for the dessert table! SIGN UP TO HELP

• NEW! Sunday, September 10: Family Fun & Games - After you have eaten some tacos in Fellowship Hall, head outside! There will be inflatables, games, crafts, and bubbles outside in the parking lot of anyone young or young at heart. Let's have some fun together! 

• MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Wednesdays, October 11 & 25: Congregational and Community education with the Alzheimer's Association - Are you concerned about Dementia, or are you a caretaker of someone struggling with Dementia? King Avenue is partnering with the Alzheimer's Association for a congregational and community outreach education program around the topic of dementia. All are welcome from 6:00-7:30pm on Wednesday, October 11 and Wednesday, October 25. Bring friends or family members.

 

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES FOR ADULTS

• Saturday, September 2: New Member Class (led by Pastor Andy and Pastor Karen) - Have you ever thought about joining King Avenue? Maybe you've recently started attending, you've found meaningful community with us, and you want to become a member. Maybe you've been part of the community for a long time, but you've never become an official member. This is your chance to take the next step and join the church. We will gather for the class on Saturday Sept 2, 9am-1pm, then you'll join in worship on Sunday, Sept 3. If you're interested, register on Realm or let Pastor Karen or Pastor Andy know. CLICK TO REGISTER ON REALM

• Beginning Sunday, September 10: The Housing Crisis Sunday School Class (facilitated by Tim Bechtol) - Join other adults during the Sunday School hour for a 6-week class (last class will be Oct. 15). Houselessness affects all of us in many different ways. It's such a complex social issue that we don't even know how to talk about it. It may seem like an insurmountable problem, but it is not. There are people and organizations doing good work to address housing in Central Ohio. Starting on Sunday, Sept. 10 and continuing for six weeks, we will have a chance to hear from some of those people and organizations at 10am in between worship services. Join us and learn what is being done and how you can join in. This class will be held in the Chapel during the Sunday School Hour. CLICK TO REGISTER ON REALM

• Beginning Monday, September 11: Social Principles Class (led by Corey Perry) - The Social Principles are a grounding of our United Methodist home, intended to be "a prayerful and thoughtful effort on the part of the General Conference to speak to the human issues in the contemporary world." Come join Rev. Corey Perry on this six-week journey through the Social Principles as you understand their history, background, and statements. You will be challenged, excited, and - probably -frustrated, but you will also find an opportunity to grow and deepen your understanding of what it means to have a home in the United Methodist Church. This class will be on Zoom on Mondays from 7:00-8:00pm. CLICK TO REGISTER ON REALM

• Beginning September 12/13: Weekday Class Offering - Mark's Gospel: Creating, Confronting, Liberating (led by Pastor Andy) - The Gospel of Mark is the shortest of the four gospels, but offers the most compelling picture of Jesus. As we grow into the image and likeness of Jesus, deep study of his life and work is an important step in our discipleship. So join us for an in-depth, 11-week study of The Gospel of Mark. The online option will be on Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm on Zoom. The in-person option will be on Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm in the church building. These classes begin September 12/13 and end November 21/22. 

REGISTER for the TUESDAY afternoon ZOOM CLASS, September 12 - November 21, 1-2:30pm

REGISTER for the WEDNESDAY evening IN-PERSON CLASS, September 13 - November 22, 7-8:30pm 

• Beginning Tuesday, September 26: Action for Justice Book Group (led by Lisa Clark) - Join us in the Action for Justice Book Club, this fall! We will meet once a month, starting Tuesday, September 26th from 6:45-8pm in the Donnenwirth Lounge. This group is open to all, including high schoolers. The topic and book information will be emailed at the beginning of the month to those interested in participating. This will be an excellent discussion time to learn about the justice issues facing us today. See you there! We need you to register on Realm, or let a staff member know, so that we can make sure this is as low cost as possible. CLICK TO REGISTER ON REALM

 

WORSHIP CONNECTIONS AND SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
Worship Connections and Sunday School programming for Children, Youth, and Families begins on Sunday, September 10! We look forward to connecting with you! Here are the opportunites for children, youth, and families on Sunday mornings. If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Student Ministries, Gwendolyn (gwen@kingave.org), or our Family Outreach and Events Coordinator, Ada (ada@kingave.org).

• Worship Connections – 9:00am and 11:00am
  9:00am Worship Connections - 4 years old to Grade 3 (L4)  
  11:00am Worship Connections - 4 years old to Grade 3 (L4)  
  First Sundays (Communion) - Children attend regular worship.  
  Discipleship Program - Grades 4-12 opportunity to volunteer in Worship Connections once/month.    

• Sunday School Hour - 10:00 am
  Godly Play - 4 years old to Grade 3 (room L4)  
  Chrysalis Club - Grades 4-5 (room L4+).
  C.O.R.E. Youth - Grades 6-12 (Donnenwirth)  
  Real People, Real Parents - King Avenue Parents and Guardians (Fireside)
  *PLEASE NOTE*  First Sundays at 10:00, 4 years old to Grade 5 and their families will be welcomed to Family Godly Play in the Chapel.   
   

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

• Training CYFM Volunteers 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, and with Sunday School classes at 10 am. Here are upcoming training session dates/times. Contact Gwen with any questions at gwendolyn.derosa@gmail.com.

  • • Children's Program - August 12, 9:00am-noon, Children's Classrooms

    • Children's Program - August 22, 6:00-8:30pm, Children's Classroom

    • Children's Program - August 27, noon-3:00pm, Children's Classroom

• Saturday, August 26: Meet and Greet with Pastor Karen hosted by UWF  -  On Saturday, August 26 from 9:00-11:00am  in the Fellowship Hall, United Women of Faith will enjoy coffee, tea, quiche and fruit with Pastor Karen. Let’s get to know Pastor Karen and welcome her to UWF!  Please RSVP via Realm or via email at carmenhadley@icloud.com. 

• Sunday, August 27: Blessings of the Backpacks and Briefcases - Bring your backpack or briefcase to church and join us for a back-to-school blessing in worship on Sunday, August 27, both Morning Blend (9am) and the 11:00 Worship. 

• Sunday, August 27: Lit Club - Join the Lit Club on July 30 at 7pm in the Logos Lounge. All are welcome! Simply read the book of the month - next month is Violeta by Isabel Allende - 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.

• Tuesday, August 29: Retirees Cooking for the Pastor - Join the Retirees Ministry’s “Cooking for the Pastor” event on Tuesday, August 29 from 11:30 to 1:30 in the Fellowship Hall.  The menu will be Summer Salads and Desserts.  Our potluck will feature any salad or dessert you choose to make and share.  Include a recipe card if preparing a family favorite.  The culinary challenged are welcome.  Volunteer to clean up.  Relax and enjoy a meal with Pastor Karen and your fellow retirees.  Let us welcome our new pastor and get to know her.  Please RSVP via Realm or to Teresa Malloy at malloy29@aol.com.  If you have questions about the types of salads, contact Carmen Hadley at 614-582-5470. 

• NNEMAP Item of the Month for August - 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 peanut butter and small shampoo bottles  during the month of August. 

• Hubbard Item of the Month for August - Hubbard is asking for some school supplies in August. 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 scissors, pencils, and crayons during the month of August. 

• Interpreter in Worship resumes Sept. 3 - Unfortunately we won't have an interpreter this Sunday, but Charlotte Lawson returns to interpret for both services on the first Sundays of each month beginning in September.

• Sign up for OSU Parking Crew - Be part of the game day excitement! Are you looking for a fun easy way to get involved and be a part of the King Avenue Missions Team? If so, join the King Avenue OSU Parking Crew as we cheer on the Buckeyes success in 2023. We are currently seeking volunteers to assist Buckeye fans with parking in the King Avenue parking lot during all home games on the dates below. Whether you sign up for one game or the entire season, this unique and important mission will not disappoint.  Please contact Shawn Compton at comptonlaw@msn.com for more information or to join the team.

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