We hope you can join us this Sunday as we celebrate Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday of the liturgical year. Pastor Brian will share a personal account from Luke 19:1-10 titled “Come Down” at both 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Next Sunday, November 30, marks the beginning of the Advent season! To prepare for this special time, we will be decorating the church on Tuesday, November 25, at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us in this festive activity! Please enter through the 2nd Street door.

The church office will be closed from Wednesday, November 25, through Monday, December 1, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Phone messages and emails will be returned on Tuesday, December 2.

Poinsettias are now available for order! Order forms will be available in the bulletin on Sunday, or you can place your order online BY CLICKING HERE!, We had to pre-purchase them, so they will be available for order until we run out or December 14, whichever comes first. Payment is due at the time of order. Flowers will be available for pickup after Christmas Eve services. We kindly request that everyone take their flower. If you don’t want it, you can give it to someone here at church or a neighbor/friend. However, we don’t want them left at the church to wither and be discarded.

Church Christmas card sign-ups commence this Sunday. A folder containing images is located on the front table, near the ROCK bulletin board. You can select an image from the folder, fill out the form, fold it with your donation of $10 or more, and place it in the offering plate. Alternatively, if you prefer to choose your own image or use a family picture, kindly email it to Jill by December 7, along with your greeting. 100% of the donations from the card sales will be dedicated to our Christmas Giveaway.

As we approach this extremely busy season, we kindly request that if you intend to visit the church during our regular office hours, kindly give us a call in advance so that we can anticipate your arrival. Occasionally, we may be occupied with errands or other tasks in different areas of the building, and we might not hear the door buzzer. 

If you missed services yesterday, please note that you can catch up on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@2ndaveglobalmethodist. There was an issue with the 10:45 recording, so only the 8:15 recording is available.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all individuals who contributed their time and efforts on Saturday to the Hope Chest and luncheon. Our event was a resounding success, serving over 80 families.

Thank you to our Social Committee for hosting the scarecrow event on Saturday! Please take a look at the upcoming Christmas events they have planned. Sign-up sheets and information are available at the church.

Our Advent devotional is now available for physical pickup. Additionally, a PDF version will be emailed to you next week.

It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week and Christmas is only about 6 weeks away! We have entered a very busy time here at the church. There is lots going on and we don’t want you to miss out on anything. Below are some important dates in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving & Christmas:

1. The church office will be open during regular hours this week. Next week, we will only be open on Mondays and Tuesdays.
2. The office will be closed from November 26 to December 1.
3.   Starting this Sunday, November 23, you can order your Christmas poinsettia and sign up for the church Christmas card. More information on both will be provided at the end of this week.
4. Advent begins on November 30. We will have regular services on November 30, December 7, and December 14. Additionally, we will have combined services at 10:00 a.m. on December 21 and December 28.
5. The Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday, December 21, at 10:00 a.m.

2026 Offering envelopes can be picked up on Sunday in the Elevation room or during office hours. If you didn’t sign up for them but would like a box, please inform Jill. She has extra envelopes and can prepare a set for you.

TheThe ROCK is collecting monetary donations for the annual Christmas gift that the congregation has so generously provided for the past many years. Envelopes are available in the sanctuary, but you can use any envelope and mark it for “ROCK Christmas.” Please contact Ashley if you have any questions.

 

Today, on Saturday, November 15, we have our monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Hope Chest will also be open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Additionally, our Social Committee will be organizing a scarecrow stuffing and bonfire event at 3:00 p.m.

See Jill Sunday between services to pick up your 2026 offering envelopes. She’ll be in the Elevation Room.

Starting this Sunday, you can pick up a copy of the Advent Daily Devotional from the table in the sanctuary. A PDF version will be sent out via email before Advent begins on November 30.

There are still 2026 calendars on the table. Please take one for your household.

The church office will be closed from Wednesday, November 26, to Monday, December 1, to observe the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 2, at our usual hours.

We are currently collecting donations for Thanksgiving meals. Non-perishable items can be brought in on Sundays or during office hours. Please wait to bring items like rolls, pies, and other perishable goods until the Sunday before Thanksgiving. If you have any questions, please let Pastor Brian know.

Jill is currently in the office, but if you call, you’ll need to leave a message. She has some sort of virus and is unable to speak.

A friendly reminder that this Saturday, November 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. we’ll be hosting our Soup & Sandwich lunch. Additionally, the Hope Chest will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday will also feature our scarecrow stuffing and bonfire, starting at 3:00 p.m.

Next Monday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m., we will have our Church Conference. Although there are no major issues to be voted on this year, all members are encouraged to attend and participate.

Starting this coming Sunday, 2026 Offering Envelopes will be available for pick-up. Please visit Jill before or between services to collect yours. You’ll likely have a different number than last year. Jill will keep track of the numbers associated with each name, but we kindly request that you write your name on any envelopes you submit for distribution to ensure accurate tax credit.

The 2026 church calendars are available for pick-up on the table in the sanctuary. To ensure everyone has access, we kindly request that each household take only one calendar.

The Advent readings, which commence on November 30, will be available starting this Sunday. They will be placed on the table in the sanctuary. Our December reading calendar will feature the daily verses, and the verses and readings will be posted on Facebook. However, if you prefer a copy of the verses accompanied by the reading and prayer, please take one.

 

This Sunday, we will be blessed with a message from John Nihart at both 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

A friendly reminder, the pageant practice for 2nd Ave Kids has commenced during the 10:45 service. To participate, children must attend at least 5 out of the 7 scheduled practices. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Ashley.

Starting this Sunday, there will be 2026 calendars available on the table in the sanctuary. Please limit yourself to one calendar per household for the time being.

Starting next Sunday, November 16, 2026, envelopes will be available for collection. The numbers are randomly assigned, so you’re unlikely to receive the same number as last year. These are simply randomized numbers provided by the company. Please ensure that you write your first and last name on the envelope, as this is how we track donations.

On Tuesday, November 11, the Trustees will convene at 6:00 p.m., while the Church Council will meet at 7:00 p.m.

Our annual Church Conference will be held on Monday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. We encourage all church members to attend.

The church office will be closed from Wednesday, November 26, through Monday, December 1, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

A reminder that the Trustees meeting (6:00 p.m.) and Church Council (7:00 p.m.) will take place next Tuesday, November 11. (Ladies Bible Study will continue as usual; please use the 2nd St. door.)

We will provide two women’s self-defense classes: Tuesday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m., and Thursday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m. There are no age restrictions; simply register in the sanctuary.

On Monday, November 17, at 7:00 p.m., a church conference will be place in the sanctuary at 2nd Ave. While there isn’t much to vote on this year, we invite all members to come. If you are unsure about your membership status, please let me know and I will verify our records.

This evening marks the Youth Group lock-in. Trick or Treat for Altoona was rescheduled for this evening. The event will begin at 8:30 p.m. and end at 7:00 a.m. Saturday.

On Sunday, we will celebrate All Saints Sunday and Holy Communion at both services as we continue our series, “Serve Joyfully” with this week’s message. A Mother’s Bold Request.

On Sunday, we will begin collecting monetary donations for ROCK Christmas. Your donation is totally used to provide gifts for the children that attend ROCK. Please look for an envelope on the bulletin board in the front of the sanctuary. (Alternatively, use any envelope and make sure to write “ROCK Christmas” on the outside) Please make checks payable to “2nd Ave GMC” and mark “ROCK” in the memo line.

Sunday is the last day to submit t-shirt order forms. There are copies on the sanctuary table. Please deliver your orders to Jill or drop them in her mailbox in the hallway.

Sign up on the sanctuary table for a women’s self-defense class (November 11 at 11:00 a.m. or November 13 at 6:00 p.m.) and the scarecrow stuffing and BBQ event on November 15!

Just a friendly reminder that today is the last day to send Jill names and pictures for All Saints Sunday. We will honor those individuals during both services this upcoming Sunday.

On Wednesday, the ROCK will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event. If you wish to contribute treats or decorate your trunk to distribute them, please contact Ashley.

Starting this Sunday, there will be a sign-up sheet for a complimentary self-defense class held at our church. We’ll offer one morning class and one evening class. If you have any questions, please contact Stacey Wombacher. 

The Trustees and Church Council meetings have been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 11 at their customary times. A vote will be held to approve church conference paperwork on Sunday, November 10, at 9:30 a.m. 

Sunday will be the last day to submit t-shirt order forms. Please reach out to Jill if you have any questions. 

Christmas poinsettia orders this year are a bit different. We had to place them at the beginning of October. Jill ordered a few more than we sold last year. Since there’s no deadline on your end, we’ll take orders a bit later than usual. Look for order forms to be sent out on November 23, and they’ll be due by the middle of December. 

Join us this Sunday at 9:20 a.m. in the Elevation Room for a connect fair! Discover the ministries and missions at 2nd Avenue and explore opportunities to get involved. 

We have only one service on Sunday, at 10:00 a.m. There won’t be Sunday school. The nursery will be staffed, and kids aged 4 through 5th grade are invited to Jr. Church. 

On Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m., we will be hosting a hymn sing and organ recital. This event is complimentary and open to the general public.

Kindly submit your t-shirt or sweatshirt orders by Sunday, November 2nd. Order forms and image example sheets (please refrain from taking the image sheets, as they are solely for public viewing to demonstrate the shirts’ color) are available on the table in the sanctuary. 

Upcoming:

• Donations for ROCK Christmas gifts will commence shortly. We kindly request your prayers for our efforts to provide a gift for each child at the ROCK. Further details will be provided next week.
• Envelopes for the 2026 offering will be available for pick-up at the church towards the middle of November.
• Church calendars for 2026 will be available around the middle of November. Please limit yourself to one calendar per household until January. After that, you can take additional calendars if there are any left.

If you are interested in renting the hall or gym between now and the end of the year, please contact us promptly. While we are currently fully booked, we have a few available Friday evenings.

Jill will not be available on Thursday of this week. She will be present on Saturday while the conference superintendent is in town and will also be present on Sunday evening for the organ recital and hymn sing. Please let Jill know if there is anything that cannot be managed from Monday to Wednesday.

Attend our conference on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to meet our superintendent, Steven Taylor. The event will feature a time of worship and fellowship. Your presence is greatly appreciated.

On Sunday, we will hold one service at 10:00 a.m. Prior to the service, we invite you to join us at 9:20 a.m. in the Elevation Room for a Connect Fair. During this event, you will have the opportunity to explore the various missions and ministries currently underway at 2nd Avenue and discover ways to contribute your skills and support.

On Sunday at 6:00 p.m., we will be honored with an organ recital and hymn sing. Our organist, Braydon, along with two other musicians, will provide us with an exceptional musical experience. The event is open to the public and free of charge.

The ROCK will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event for children next Wednesday. If you are interested in decorating your trunk and distributing candy, or if you would like to contribute treats, please contact Ashley (ashleymlller1228@gmail.com) for further information.

November newsletters and calendars will be distributed via mail and email this week. If you require a physical copy, you may collect one from the office commencing on Sunday.