Next Wednesday is the ROCK Christmas celebration. There is still time to donate to help cover the cost of the children’s presents. They are still a few hundred bucks short of their objective. If you have any questions, contact Ashley at ashleymiller1228@gmail.com.
We are missing several envelopes/donations for sign-ups from the church Christmas card. Please get your payment in as soon as possible (please mark it in an envelope on the outside “church Christmas card” so the counters don’t mix it with an offering). Ashley and I will go out early next week to buy presents using the money we received through card donations.
This Saturday is the downtown Altoona Christmas parade; come out and wave to our 2nd Ave Float! The parade starts at 2:00 p.m.
Reminders!
- This month, we will have two combined services: December 22 and December 29, both at 10:00 a.m.
- On Sunday, December 8, the Altoona Community Band will perform a holiday concert. Free and open to the public!
- The three Heath Brothers will be visiting for their “Not So Silent Night” tour on Wednesday, December 18, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are necessary and must be acquired ahead of time via their website. Kids 12 and under are free, however a ticket is required, which may be obtained through their website.
- Christmas Eve services. 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
- This year, all Christmas offerings (in Christmas envelopes) will benefit Illuminations (a Bible translation group). To avoid confusion, please do not use these envelopes for anything else.
- The church office will be closed December 24 through January 1. Staff will likewise be off at this period (except for services). Please contact Pastor Brian personally for pastoral crises only.
We are thrilled to host a Family Fun Night on New Year’s Eve here at 2nd Ave! All ages are welcome to an early New Year’s celebration on Tuesday, December 31, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
2nd Avenue Global Methodist Church 