King Avenue Digest 7/26/24

July 26, 2024

 

*NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS AND QUICKLY-APPROACHING EVENTS* 

  • THIS WEEKEND! Fri/Sat, July 26/27: CORE Youth Group Overnight - Youth in grades 6th through 12th will be gathering with Gwen and Ada for a night of fun, fellowship, and faith. Registrants, please drop off your kids at 6 pm on July 26th and pick them back up at 10 am on July 27th. Questions? Contact Ada (aswainwilcox@gmail.com) and Gwen (gwendolyn.derosa@gmail.com).

  • THIS SATURDAY, July 27: Young Adults & S'mores - If you're between the ages of 18-35, you're invited to join King Avenue Young Adults at Pastor Andy's house on Saturday, July 27 from 7:00-10:00 for s'mores, snacks, and hang out time. We have a great community of young adults, and there's always space for more. Contact Pastor Andy (andy@kingave.org) if you're interested.

  • THIS SUNDAY, July 28: Summer Choir - I hope many of you will plan to sing with the Summer Choir. This summer, we will be singing the last Sunday of each month... July 28, and August 25. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite someone to join you.  Many of our members got their start in the choir by "dipping their toe in the water" during the Summer. We will meet in the choir room at 10:15 AM to rehearse a simple or familiar anthem for that day's service. Hope to see you there! Bring a friend!

  • THIS SUNDAY, July 28: Lit Club - Lit Club on the last Sunday of each month at 7pm in the Logos Lounge. All are welcome! Simply read the book of the month, and get together to talk about it. This month's book is The Guest, by Emma Cline.

  • *NEW* Sunday, August 11: Return of Children, Youth, and Family Sunday Programming - It's hard to believe that summer vacation is winding down and we're talking about back-to-school! Sunday morning programming begins soon, too.  Worship Connections (both services) and all Sunday School classes (10 am) return Sunday, August 11. Reach out to Gwen at gwendolyn.derosa@gmail.com for opportunities to get involved or volunteer.

  • *NEW* Wednesday, August 14: World Percussion Session for Retirees - Before email, cell phones and internet, we communicated with drums and rattles. Those of pure Australian descent used the Digeridoo. Drumming is in our DNA! Join your fellow retirees from 11:30-1:30 to experience the fun, freedom and relaxation provided by this wildly liberating workshop of drumming. Learn how it relates to your heart and mind and the music of the Earth. You will have a chance to sit at the large Grandmother drum and be the pulse of the group, conducting as the pulse changes and flows. Come with an open heart and mind as an inquisitive child. Leave any negativity, doubt and worry in the burden basket at the door. No experience necessary or even helpful. This workshop is led by Deborah Ling, lifetime drummer. Please bring your own lunch. Beverages provided.

  • *NEW* Sunday, September 8: All-Church Fall Kickoff - Join us after the 11 am service for an afternoon of fun and fellowship with your whole church family. Learn about fall events and faith formation opportunities.

  • *NEW* September 22-23: KAP Audition for Seussical the Musical - King Avenue Players proudly announces auditions for "Seussical the Musical" on September 22 & 23, 2024. Performances are November 14-17, 2024 at King Ave UMC. Please note - There are 30 slots available on September 22 and 30 slots available on September 23. Please sign up on your preferred audition date. Please plan to arrive on your preferred audition date at 6:30 pm and stay until 9:00 pm. Auditions are open to everyone age 10-90. Auditionees should prepare 16-32 bars from a musical theatre song, not from the show. An accompanist will be provided. You may also be asked to read from the script and do a short dance routine. Callbacks (if needed) are September 24, 2024 at 6:30 pm. Questions? Please email us at: kingavenueplayers@gmail.com  CLICK FOR AUDITION SIGN-UP LINK 

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  • Sunday, August 4: District-Wide Youth Summer Gathering – The District Youth Summer Gathering will be held at Stonybrook UMC in Gahanna on August 4 from 4:00-6:00pm. All students in 6th-12th grade are invited to join us for worship, games, and food. Contact Gwen to RSVP by July 19th at gwendolyn.derosa@gmail.com .

  • Due Sunday, August 11: Hubbard Elementary School Supplies - King Avenue has been connected with Hubbard Elementary School for several years as a community partner. One important way we can support them is through donating school supplies. If you want to help, buy items from the list and bring them to church so that we can take them to Hubbard. Backpacks, plastic folders in solid colors, with two pockets and prongs, crayons, 24-count boxes, ticonderoga pencils (12- or 24-count boxes), glue sticks, boxes of tissues. Supplies are due by August 11. 

  • Saturday, August 24: CYFM Staff & Volunteer Training Retreat - This training retreat is for the staff and volunteers of King Avenue's Children, Youth, and Family Ministries for the school year of 2024 to 2025. We will complete Safe Sanctuary training and discuss topics such as: Inclusion of Neurodiversity & Disability, Inclusion of Gender Equity & Diversity, Childhood Development, Suicide Prevention, and CYFM Values and Philosophy. Contact Gwen at gwendolyn.derosa@gmail.com with any questions or if you'd like to volunteer. If you did not attend the training on July 20, the second opportunity is Saturday (9:00-4:30), August 24.

  • Sign Up Now! OSU Football 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 2024. We are currently seeking volunteers to assist Buckeye fans with parking in the King Avenue parking lot during all home games. 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. Parking dates are: August 31, September 7, September 21, October 5, October 26, November 9, November 23, and November 30.

  • Save the Date: Mexico Trip 2025 - We will be sending our next team to Casa de Misericordia on Feb. 13-17, 2025. Casa de Misericordia is a loving, safe, God-centered home for abused, neglected, and homeless children in Piedras Negras, Mexico. King Avenue has connected with the Casa for almost 20 years, and we're excited to continue the relationship with the next team. The trip will cost $1,000 per participant. Don't let sticker shock stop you from going though - we can help you with the funds. If you are at all interested, contact Pastor Andy (andy@kingave.org) or Gwen DeRosa (gwendolyn.derosa@gmail.com). 

  • 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 toilet paper for the month of July.

FAITH FORMATION, FELLOWSHIP, AND SUPPORT

  • Second Wednesdays of the Month: Caregiver Support Group - King Avenue UMC Retirees Ministry and the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio are partnering to bring a Caregiver Support Group to our church monthly.  No registration is necessary and there is no cost.  This group is designed to support families of individuals affected by any type of dementia. This group will meet the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:30.

  • Last Sundays of the Month: Lit Club - Join the Lit Club on the last Sunday of each month at 7pm in the Logos Lounge. All are welcome! Simply read the book of the month, and get together to talk about it. The month's book is listed in the King Avenue Digest congregant blast and also on the slideshow on the monitors at church. You can also contact Rick Gilson (rickgilson@yahoo.com) to find out what the month's book is or if you'd like to be added to the communication group in Realm.

  • Every Other Sunday: Isaiah 35 Fellowship - Depression, anxiety, and many other mental health issues can challenge faith and hope and contribute to a feeling of isolation. Isaiah 35 is a confidential group providing fellowship, support, and prayer for adults with mental health struggles. We meet on every other Sunday (beginning 2/12/23) on Zoom from 7 to 8 pm. Due to the nature of this group, please contact Mary Bostian for the Zoom link and more details. (614) 371-0171 marybostian50@gmail.com

OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP

  • Item of the Month for NNEMAP - 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. 

  • Item of the Month for Hubbard Elementary - Periodically we are asked for items to help students at our partner school, Hubbard Elementary. You can bring your donations with you on Sundays. There will be a place to leave them in the back of the worship space. 

  • Use your Kroger Card to Give to King Avenue - Are you a Kroger Shopper? Do you have a Kroger Plus Card? If so, you can give to King Avenue every time you shop. If you have a Kroger Plus card, just log into your account, go to Community Rewards, and search for KING AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH to get this set up. LEARN MORE AND ENROLL

  • Lunch Packing - King Avenue packs lunches for the Open Shelter on several Tuesdays and Thursdays... 24 times in 2024. All hands on deck for packing 200-400 lunches at a time! CLICK HERE  for the 2024 schedule, and join when you're able. All days/dates are 6:00pm in the King Avenue kitchen. Many hands make light work!

  • Ushers and Greeters  - 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 at andy@kingave.org.

  • Audio-Visual Volunteers - We are always looking for some folks who would like to learn how to help with live streaming our 9:00 and 11:00 services. You don’t need a lot of experience; we will train you! Please email Pastor Andy at andy@kingave.org if you are interested.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS OF NOTE

  • First Sundays of each Month: ASL Interpreter - King Avenue will be providing an ASL interpreter during worship.  Elisabeth Clegg will be interpreting on the first Sunday of every month during both services. Thanks, Elisabeth!

  • Chancel Flowers for Worship - If you are interested in signing up to donate Chancel Flowers for worship in 2024, 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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