Weekly Announcements

If you missed yesterday’s announcement, we are excited to share that Rev. Robert Reeves (Pastor Robert) has been appointed to serve here at 2nd Avenue! Pastor Robert and his wife, Claire, will be moving to Altoona from South Carolina this week.

They will be moving into the parsonage toward the end of the week, and anyone who is available to help unload would be a wonderful blessing. We will keep everyone updated as plans are finalized and let you know when help will be needed.

There may be a few more emails than usual this week as we work through all the details surrounding their arrival. We ask that you please take a few moments to read them so you can stay up to date on everything that is happening.

We are also hoping to schedule a few opportunities during the week of September 8 for members of the congregation to meet Pastor Robert. These will most likely be scheduled in 15–20 minute time slots, and more information will be shared soon.

Because Pastor Robert and Claire will already be moved into the parsonage, the parsonage Open House that had been planned has been cancelled.

Pastor Robert’s first Sunday preaching will most likely be September 13. Following the service, we will have a small welcome reception in the Gathering Place with cookies, punch, and other refreshments. We will be asking for donations of cookies, beverages, and other items as we get closer to that Sunday.

We want to give Pastor Robert and Claire plenty of time to get settled, become acquainted with our church family, and adjust to their new home without overwhelming them. We are planning a larger luncheon on Sunday, October 11, as part of Pastor Appreciation Sunday. Please save the date!

Thank you to everyone who has already donated toward Pastor Robert’s moving expenses. We will continue accepting donations over the next couple of months to help cover these costs. Moving expenses are estimated to be around $6,000, and after today’s deposit, we have received approximately $3,000. Thank you for your generosity!

Regular Church Business

• This Sunday we will celebrate Holy Communion. We are looking for four people to serve Communion by intinction. We already have two volunteers who will serve the individual elements.
• The church office will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
• ROCK begins Wednesday, September 9, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The extended ROCK program begins Monday, September 14, and will meet Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Our church picnic will be held at the Stuckey’s on Sunday, September 20, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Hope Chest fall clothing pickup will also take place Sunday, September 20. Please meet at the Jaffa around 5:00 p.m.
• Pastor Steve will begin a Thursday morning Bible study on September 10 at 9:30 a.m. All adults are welcome to attend.
• Sunday morning worship will continue to be held at 10:15 a.m. until otherwise announced. If the service time changes in the future, we will make sure to announce it well in advance so everyone has plenty of time to adjust.