We are looking for singers of all ages. If you enjoy singing, there is a part for you! (You must be able to read!)
Braydon Nihart, our talented organist and musician, would love to direct a choir to sing during our combined service on December 22.
In the near future, rehearsals will be held on Sundays following church service. You can sign up at the roundtable or by clicking here!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the church picnic on Saturday! And many thanks to the Stuckey family for hosting the picnic.
We also celebrated 11 baptisms at the picnic! Certificates for those who were baptized will be available for pick-up next Sunday; please see Jill before or between services.
We have a big week here at 2nd Ave….the ROCK begins for the 2024-25 season on Wednesday. The program is open to children aged 4 (must be potty-trained) through 12th grade every Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (AASD school day). Children will enjoy a home-cooked meal, age-appropriate lessons, gym time, crafts, games, and more! As a reminder, if your child did not attend school for any reason, was sent home, or is exhibiting any symptoms of illness (cough, fever, rash, stomach issues), please keep them home for the evening. If they arrive with any signs of illness, a call will be placed to pick up the child. The ROCK is still in need of several volunteers.
We are currently seeking host families for the African Children’s Choir. Host families must have a spare room for the children and a spare room for the chaperone, as well as a bathroom reserved solely for the children and chaperone. Single people can host; however, they will be assigned children of the same sex. (No unmarried men/women–{boyfriends-girlfriends} allowed in the home overnight). Jill has copies of all of the guidelines available in the office for anyone who wants one. Please let Jill know if you have any questions.
We would like to remind you that today is the church picnic at the Stuckey residence.
The picnic will be held regardless of the weather conditions. There will be ample indoor seating available. Additionally, immersion baptisms will proceed as planned, weather permitting.
Picnic Schedule:
3:00 p.m. Baptisms
5:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Picnic wraps up
We cordially invite you to join us on Sunday for a service led by Pastor Brian. We will be blessed by a word from Pastor Randy Traxler, titled “Is Your Life Worth Living?” This sermon will be based on the passage 1 Timothy 6:6-19.
The ROCK will commence next Wednesday. A volunteer meeting will be held following the 10:45 service this week. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please plan to attend.
We are still seeking host families for the African Children’s Choir. Details on hosting are available at the round table. Some essential requirements include providing two spare bedrooms, one for the children and one for their chaperone, accommodating dietary restrictions, and refraining from using screens (televisions, video games, etc.). Please contact Pastor Brian if you are interested in hosting.
Please read this week’s announcements and reminders to stay informed about events at 2nd Ave.
Effective today, office hours will typically be Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Any modifications to these hours will be communicated in advance. The office will be closed on bank holidays.
The church picnic will be held this coming Saturday, commencing at 3:00 p.m. for those who have registered for immersion baptisms. Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m., and the event will conclude by 7:00 p.m. Should you require the Stuckey’s address, please do not hesitate to contact Jill.
The Rock begins next Wednesday, September 11. The program is open to children aged 4 through 12th grade (no cost) from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Children are divided into age groups and receive age-appropriate lessons, games, physical education, arts and crafts, and a home-cooked meal. Ashley is still seeking additional volunteers to ensure the program’s success. Currently, nearly 60 children have pre-registered. Please inform Ashley at ashleymiller1228@gmail.com, if you are interested in volunteering. A brief volunteer meeting will be held on Sunday, September 8, following the 10:45 service.
Join us tomorrow at 8:15/10:45 for Holy Communion and the continuation of our series, “Faithful Brothers and Sisters. “At 10:45, we’ll be blessed with some special music from the Dane Family and Karen Mogle.
The nursery will also reopen for children aged three and under at our 10:45 service.
The office will be closed on Monday for the Labor Day holiday, we will open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, hours will also shift to 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for the fall and winter months.
Please remember to sign up for a church directory photo. They will be taken from September 26 to 28, with a variety of times available.
A reminder that the Trustees will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, August 27, at 6:00 p.m., and the Church Council at 7:00 p.m.
The Food Pantry will be held this Friday; if you wish to donate any items, please do so during office hours this week. If you’d like to help, please arrive at the Narnia Room (inside the glass doors) around 9:45 a.m.
We have Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends shopping passes that give you 20% off for $5. They benefit the HUB and are valid on Saturday, October 22. You can buy these during office hours or on Sundays (Jill usually in the office from 9:45-10:25).
September Scrolls will be mailed tomorrow to those who requested a copy and emailed later this week; physical copies will also be available on the round table in the sanctuary.
We hope you will join us; bring your friends, neighbors, grandchildren, and anyone else you can think of!
The Block Party will take place on the church’s 2nd Street side (the road will be closed) from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be free musical entertainment, kids can play games all day for $3 (including caricatures and bounce houses), food for purchase (nothing costs more than $2), a bake sale, a silent auction, and more! The Hope Chest will also be open from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for any children in need of clothing.
Help is needed with set up and tear down, so arrive early or stay late if you can help.
This Sunday, we will continue our sermon series “Faithful Brothers and Sisters” with this week’s message from Colossians 3:1-17, Set Above. Sunday School and Coffee Hour are from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Make sure to register for the church picnic and the picture directory! The picnic will be held at Tiffany and Matt Stuckey’s home on Saturday, September 7, from 3:00 p.m. -7:00p.m. (dinner at 5 :00 p.m.), and photographs for the directory will be taken at the church on September 26-28.
The church office will be closed on Labor Day, which is Monday, September 2. Beginning September 3rd, office hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday for the fall and winter months.
This Saturday is our Block Party! Come out between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to volunteer (even if you didn’t sign up), play games, eat delicious food, check out the silent auction, listen to wonderful music, and much more!
Play games all day for $3, food is available for purchase (nothing more than $2), and there will be a bake sale. If you wish to donate bake sale items, please drop them off on Friday morning. The Hope Chest will also be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This is truly a fun day for the entire family and neighborhood. Everyone’s welcome!
A few other reminders:
We hope you can join us for a special service on Sunday at 10 a.m. We will celebrate the Blessing of the Backpacks and pray for teachers and school personnel. We will also get the opportunity to learn about the Youth Group’s outreach trip. There will be no Sunday School or Coffee Hour, but there will be Junior Church.
Please join us for our Soup & Sandwich Lunch on Saturday, August 17. This event is open to all and will be held in-person from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. You may dine in or take your meal to go. We hope to see you
The church office will be closed on Monday because Jill is taking her daughter to college. She will return to the office on Tuesday. In the meanwhile, emails and phone messages will be returned by Tuesday.
The block party is coming Saturday, August 24th! We still need your help! Sign up at the round table in the sanctuary for a shift at a game, booth, or other activity. Invite your friends and family by handing out flyers from the entryway tables. The block party will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
We are pleased to announce that we will be compiling an updated church directory this September. Photography will be conducted by Alyssa Sackandy on the evenings of Thursday, September 26th, and Friday, September 27, as well as in the morning and early afternoon of Saturday, September 28. Following the photography session, the church will assemble the directory. To update your contact information, please complete a form provided by the church. Each household will receive a directory, while families or individuals who regularly attend church and have their photographs taken will receive a complimentary 8×10 print from the church. Please note that this initiative is being undertaken independently and there will be no attempts to solicit additional purchases. Kindly register on the round table to secure a time slot for photography.
As a reminder, we will be holding a combined service next Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and coffee hour will not be held on that day. We will be celebrating the Blessing of the Backpacks and have an opportunity to hear from our Youth Group about their recent mission trip.
If you missed services yesterday, they are available for viewing on our YouTube channel, which is linked here: LINKED HERE!
The Rock begins for the 2024-25 session in less than a month. The program commences on Wednesday, September 11, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The program is open to children aged 4 (must be fully potty-trained) through 12th grade. Participants will receive a home-cooked meal, age-appropriate lessons, games, crafts, and physical education. Throughout the year, the program will feature guest speakers from various organizations, including the fire department, police department, and nursing services.
If you are employed in a profession that provides outreach to children or teenagers and would like to participate as a guest speaker at the Rock this year, please contact Ashley. All children are welcome, so please extend an invitation to any children or teenagers in your acquaintance.
The ROCK is seeking volunteers for the upcoming year. To be eligible, candidates must possess valid clearances and undergo complimentary training. Additionally, they must attend church services for a minimum of six months and meet with Ashley prior to joining to ensure a mutually beneficial arrangement. Please contact Ashley at ashleymiller1228@gmail.com if you have any inquiries.
The Block Party is fast approaching! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We are still seeking volunteers to assist with various aspects of the event, including game management and booth operations. To secure a shift, please contact the church office or visit the round table in the sanctuary on Sunday. We understand that availability may vary, and flexible shifts are accommodated.
If anyone has any content for the September newsletter, please send it to Jill for review by Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
If you have not yet subscribed to receive text message reminders or services, please text JOIN to 833-768-9112. You may also add us to your contacts and send us prayer requests, questions, or other inquiries via text message.
2nd Avenue Global Methodist Church