The counters are in need of adding some volunteers to the rotation. Volunteers need to be church members and be available on Monday mornings. Right now the counters are scheduled 1 month at a time, every three months. Please let us know if you’d like to help out.

Hand Bell Choir is meeting on Sunday evenings at 7:30 PM. All are welcome, no experience necessary. Reach out to Riann Edson with any questions.

Tomorrow evening, Tuesday November 14 will be the Trustee meeting at 6:00 pm and the Church Council meeting at 7:00 pm. 

Thursday at 6:30 pm, Jenn Murphy will begin a ladies Bible study here at the church, all adult women are welcome. If you have any questions, please let Jill know and she can give you her phone number.

REMINDER: Sunday, November 19 we will have one combined service at 10:00 am followed by a potluck lunch and All Church Meeting. If you are interested in helping to decorate for Christmas and Advent, please plan to stay after the meeting. 

To clarify the email sent out on Saturday about Safe Sanctuaries, Clearances and Ministry Safe, these are all part of the process used to keep kids safe here at 2nd Ave GMC. Nothing has changed at all. We have always followed these guidelines and safety procedures. The email was just a reminder of the procedures we take to keep all children safe. 

Join us Sunday as we continue the series “The Greatest Teacher” with this week’s message The Cornerstone of the Gospel. The sermon scripture will be Matthew 5:3,6,9

Sunday Services are at 8:15 and 10:45 am, Sunday school for ages 4 – Adult is held from 9:30 – 10:30 am. Between services join us for a cup of coffee and a bite to eat in the newly renovated Gathering Place!

Next Sunday, November 19, we will have one combined service at 10:00 am, followed by a luncheon and All Church Meeting. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Jenn Murphy is beginning a ladies small group on Thursday, November 16 at 6:30 PM. “When Making Others Happy is Making You Miserable” During our time we will explore ways to navigate the tension between following GOD and loving those around us, discover ways we can live out our priorities with so many competing demands, and cultivate a a strategy to help to know when to say yes and when to say no without guilt. Any questions please call or text Jennifer Murphy. Please contact the church office if you need Jennifer’s contact information.

The church office will be closed Thursday, November 23 through Monday, November 27 for Thanksgiving break. We will return any emails and calls from this time on Tuesday, November 28.

Reminders:

• The Church Christmas Card sign ups begin this Sunday. For a $10 or more donation your greeting can be included in a video greeting card (printed copies available) that will be sent out to your whole church family.  Visit the round table for card options!
• Poinsettia orders are due with payment no later than Sunday, December 3. Order forms can be picked up on Sundays or during office hours.
• The ROCK Christmas board is filled with envelopes once again. Thank you to everyone who donated last week. The ROCK provides a gift for each child who attends and it’s not possible to do this without your help!
• Our Hope Chest is fully stocked with fall & winter children’s clothing; if you are in need or know anyone who is, please call the church office to set up an appointment. 
• Our Thanksgiving Meal giveaway will be held Tuesday, November 21. If you’d like to donate food items, please place them on the table in the Elevation Room. 

Our annual Church Christmas Card fundraiser begins this coming Sunday. For a $10+ donation (100% of which goes toward our selected charity, more information below) you can select an image (or use one of you own, emailed to Jill in the office) from the sheets on the round table in the sanctuary, fill out the sign up form with your greeting, etc. and place you donation in the Christmas Card envelope & place it in the offering plate, and we will compile all the greeting into a video greeting card to be shown here at 2nd Ave and emailed out (there will be printed copies available for folks who do not have the internet). It’s a perfect way to send your Christmas greetings to your 2nd Ave family and support a good cause.

This year we will be supporting the Crossroads Pregnancy Center by supplying them with diapers, wipes and other needed items for newborns. All money collected for the card will be used to purchase needed items and dropped off before Christmas to them. 

All sign ups and donations need turned in no later than Sunday, December 10. Please see Jill if you have any questions.

A reminder that Sunday, November 19 (not this coming Sunday. There was a slight miscommunication at the 10:45 service yesterday) is a combined service at 10:00 am. We will then have a church potluck and meeting. All are welcome and encouraged to stay. Please sign up on the round table in the sanctuary.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 7 is Election Day in the Narnia Room. Please do not use the glass elevator entrance unless you are coming here to vote. The church office is open 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, please use the 2nd Street door.

The Trustees and Church Council will meet next Tuesday, November 14 at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. 

The November Soup and Sandwich Luncheon will be Saturday, November 18 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Our Hope Chest will also be open during this time.

The Thanksgiving Meal giveaway will be Tuesday, November 21. If your family is in need, please contact Pastor Brian. We are currently taking donations for meal items. They can be donated on Sundays or during office hours.

The church office will be closed Thursday, November 23 through Monday, November 27. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday.

This coming Sunday, we will begin Church Christmas Card sign ups. For those who do not know, we compile Christmas Greetings from anyone who would like to participate (there will be a sign up on the round table); for a $10 or more donation, we will then include your greeting into large compiled video card (and printed card) which will be shown before the combined service on Dec. 17th.  All donations this year will be going to purchase needed items for Crossroads Pregnancy Center. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Our counters are in need of some more volunteers to count the offering on Monday mornings. In general, counters are assigned one month at a time, every three months. (If we get more volunteers, it could be one month every four months). Please let us know if you are interested. (You must be a church member)

Join us Sunday as we continue our series “The Greatest Teacher” with this week’s message “The Rooftop.” We will celebrate Holy Communion and honor and remember those who have gone on before us this All Saints Sunday.  Services at 8:15/10:45 am.

This Sunday we begin accepting donations for the ROCK Christmas presents. With your help, we hope to provide gifts for 70 children! They will receive a cozy blanket, beanie hat and ornament with the ROCK logo. Envelopes are on the board near the Gathering Place. Please make any checks payable to The ROCK.

Next Sunday, November 12, we will begin sign ups for the Church Christmas card. You will have approximately 3 weeks to sign up to participate. More information will be available next week! 

The 3 Heath Brothers will return for a Christmas concert on Wednesday, December 20. Tickets need to be purchased from their website and are required for this concert.  The concert begins at 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm.

Ticket link:
https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/k3xdyrmxw0/the-not-so-silent-night-tour

Our annual Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway will take place later this month; we are looking for donations of all things for a Thanksgiving dinner. There will be a table in the Elevation Room for your donations of non-perishable items for this giveaway. If you’d like to donate a turkey (turkey breasts are also great for this giveaway), please place them in the freezer marked for the Thanksgiving giveaway.  Please let us know if you have any questions. 

The Youth Group will hold a lock in (with so many fun things planned!) this Friday night. All kids grades 6-12 welcome. Please contact Nic or Ashley Harclerode for more information.

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour before heading to bed Saturday night! 

Sunday, November 5 we will celebrate All Saints Sunday and Holy Communion at both services. If you have a loved one you’d like us to remember, who has passed since last All Saints Day, please let me know no later than Wednesday morning. 

Next Tuesday, November 7 is Election Day. Unless you are coming to vote, please do not use the elevator entrance.

Sunday, November 19 is our Combined Worship at 10 am, followed by a luncheon and all church meeting. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

We are currently taking poinsettia orders for Christmas Eve. They are due with payment no later than Sunday, December 3. Order forms are available on the round table in the sanctuary or can be emailed to you.

Beginning next Sunday, we will start collecting monetary donations for the ROCK Christmas gifts. This year each child will receive a blanket, beanie hat and ornament with the ROCK logo. Ashley thanks everyone in advance for always supporting the ROCK Christmas!

If you missed Walt Smith portraying Zacchaeus yesterday, check it out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@secondaveunitedmethodist4063).  The message will also be on Spotify later today!

Join us Sunday as we welcome Pastor Walt Smith for his dramatic portrayal as Zacchaeus at both services. Pastor Brian will be leading the rest of the service. 8:15/10:15 am

2nd Ave Kids will begin Christmas pageant practice this Sunday during the 10:45 am service. Please contact Ashley before Sunday if your child wants to participate but you will not be at church Sunday as parts will be given out on Sunday. ashleymiller1228@gmail.com

Beginning this Sunday you can pick up a poinsettia order form from the round table. Next week we will begin collecting monetary donations for the ROCK Christmas gifts. Both of these things will be due at the beginning of December. Please keep an eye out for deadlines. 

Thank you to everyone who attended the 3 Heath Brothers concert last night. We hope you enjoyed it! They will be back Dec. 20th for a Christmas concert. Ticket are required and are available to be purchased on their website now: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/k3xdyrmxw0/the-not-so-silent-night-tour

A reminder to anyone who would like to include a loved one for All Saints Sunday. Please have the names (and picture if you like) of your loved one who has passed since last All Saints, to me in the office no later than Wednesday, November 1. We will celebrate the lives of those who have gone to Heaven this past year on Sunday, November 5 at both services. 

This coming Friday is our Food Pantry, beginning at 11:00 am. If you’d like to volunteer, please arrive around 9:45 am to the Narnia Room.

The 2nd Ave Kids will begin Christmas Pageant practice this coming Sunday during the Jr. Church time at 10:45. Any kids who would like to participate in this year’s pageant must be in attendance; if you cannot be here Sunday, but your child wants to be in the pageant, please contact Ashley this week at ashleymiller1228@gmail.com.

The November newsletter and calendars will be in the mail and emailed out later this week; the poinsettia order will be included if you’d like to order one for Christmas in memory or honor of someone. Orders will be due with payment no later than Sunday, December 3.

Join us Saturday for our Soup & Sandwich Luncheon from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. The meal is free and all are welcome!

Sunday, services at 8:15 & 10:45 am: We will continue the series “The Greatest Teacher” with the message The Hungry Will Be Fed from Luke 9:10-20. There will not be a livestream of 8:15, we are however going to try to stream/record 10:45 for YouTube and for Spotify. Jill will update you Monday if recordings are available.

3 Heath Brothers concert will be at 6:30 pm on Sunday, all are welcome! Come check them out, and then purchase tickets on their website for their Christmas concert being held here on December 20 at 7:00 pm!

https://3heathbrothers.com/

It is with great sadness we were asked to share that Dick Arthurs went to Heaven. Please keep Judy and their family in your prayers. We will update you with visitation and service information as it becomes available

Saturday is our monthly Soup & Sandwich Luncheon. 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. All are welcome to this free lunch.

Sunday is the 3 Heath Brothers Concert here at 2nd Ave. The doors will open at 6:00 pm and the concert begins at 6:30 pm. It is free for all to attend, however we will be collecting a love offering.

If you missed the service yesterday, you can watch it on YouTube now (link on the homepage of the website) and the sermon will be uploaded on Spotify a little later this morning.