Tomorrow, Saturday, October 18, we’re hosting our monthly free soup and sandwich luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Additionally, the Hope Chest will be open without any appointment required from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 

On Sunday, Pastor Brian will lead the service. We will be blessed by a message from Pastor Steve Moore titled “Why Do We Live In The Gray?” at both 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. 

Next Sunday, October 26, we will hold a combined service at 10:00 a.m. Before church, join us for a Connect Fair. Come and explore ministry and mission opportunities at 2nd Avenue, starting at 9:20 a.m. (Note: There will be no Sunday school on this day.)

Starting this Sunday, you can order 2nd Ave t-shirts and sweatshirts. Payments for orders must be made by November 2 (no late payments will be accepted). Please bring your order form and payment to me on Sundays or during office hours. Alternatively, you can place them in my mailbox in the hall. Make checks payable to 2nd Ave GMC, or pay in cash only (we don’t have a way to make change). Order forms and shirt images are located on the table in the sanctuary. Please don’t remove the image sheets from the table. Shirts are available at cost so that we can make them accessible to as many people as possible. 

Reminders!

On Saturday, October 25, we will welcome our Conference Superintendent, Steven Taylor, for a time of worship and fellowship at 9:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. 

On Sunday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m., we will be hosting an organ recital and hymn sing. Our organist, Braydon, along with two other local organists, will perform. 

This coming Saturday, October 18th, we’re hosting our monthly free soup and sandwich luncheon. Everyone is welcome to join us from 11:30 a.m. to 1:000 p.m! 

Saturday, October 25 at 9:00 a.m., we will welcome our Conference Superintendent for a special morning of worship and fellowship. We invite everyone to join us for this meaningful time together.

Sunday, October 26 will be a full and exciting day at 2nd Ave!

We’ll begin with a Ministry Fair at 9:20 a.m., where you can explore the many opportunities to volunteer and get involved in fellowship.

At 10:00 a.m., we’ll gather for a combined worship service, followed by a luncheon.

Then at 6:00 p.m., join us for a special Organ Recital and Hymn Sing, featuring our organist Braydon Nihart, along with Matthew Sprinkle and Paul D. Kuzmiak. This event is free to attend; donations and love offerings will be accepted. The ROCK will host a Trunk or Treat event at the end of the month! If you’d like to donate candy or treats or decorate your trunk to hand out goodies, please contact Ashley for more details.

If you have a loved one who has passed since last November and would like them to be remembered on All Saints Sunday, please submit their name to me by Monday, October 27.

A final reminder: If you would like offering envelopes for 2026 and did not receive them in 2025, please let me know by this Wednesday.

If you missed church yesterday, you can catch up by watching the service on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@secondaveglobalmethodist

Our Conference Superintendent, Steve Taylor, will be with us on Saturday, October 25. We’ll gather for a time of worship and fellowship at 9 AM in the sanctuary. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

On Sunday, October 26, we’ll have a combined service at 10:00 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch. Then, come back at 6:00 p.m. for a special organ recital and hymn sing. All are welcome—join us for a day of worship, fellowship, and music!

Our Social Committee has some exciting events planned for November and December! Be on the lookout for sign-up sheets and more information coming soon.

Reminder: If you would like offering envelopes for 2026 and did not sign up for them in 2025, please reach out as soon as possible so I can include you in the count for the year.

Bible Studies this week:

• Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., a ladies study lead by Sherry Falbow

• Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., study for all, lead by Steve Moore

• Thursday at 9:30 a.m., study for all, lead by Pastor Brian

 

On Saturday, October 25^th, at 9:00 a.m., our Conference Superintendent, Steve Taylor, will be in the church sanctuary to meet and worship with you.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 26^th! We’ll have a combined service at 10:00 a.m., followed by a potluck luncheon (sign up at the table in the sanctuary). That evening, at 6:00 p.m., there’ll be an organ recital and hymn sing featuring our organist, Braydon Nihart, along with a few other organists. Everyone is welcome!

For October, our Soup & Sandwich Luncheon will be held on Saturday, October 18^th, and our Food Pantry day will be on Friday, October 31^st.

Starting this Monday, the gymnasium and building will be open to adults from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for walking or light exercise. Basketballs are available in the gym, but you’re also welcome to bring your own. Upon arrival, please buzz in on 2nd Street and sign in at the office. Remember to sign out when you leave. Additionally, a waiver is required before your first use of the building. (If the office is closed on a Monday, this session will be canceled for that day.)

Beginning Monday, October 6, the building and gymnasium will be open for adults to use for walking and other activities from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Mondays when the office is open. Basketballs will also be available in the gym. Please buzz in at the 2nd Street door and stop by the office to sign in so we know who is in the building.

A heartfelt thanks to Matt & Tiffany Stuckey for hosting the Youth Group last night. The kids had a wonderful time, and we truly appreciate all that you do for them!

Reminder: Please RSVP to Michelle Kuhn by tomorrow, September 30, if you plan to attend the Mitchell Farms Fellowship Day this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. If you need Michelle’s phone number, please contact the office.

The ROCK is seeking additional volunteers to help weekly or as needed. For the month of October, help is especially needed each week due to scheduling conflicts with current volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Ashley Miller at ashleymiller1228@gmail.com.

The nursery is in need of additional volunteers for the month of October in order to be staffed weekly during the 10:00/10:45 services. Serving in the nursery is a valuable way to support families with young children, allowing parents to worship while knowing their children are being cared for by safe, loving adults. If you are able to help, please contact Ashley Miller for more information.

 Sunday, October 26, we will have one combined service, followed by a potluck luncheon. If you plan to attend the lunch, please sign up on the table in the sanctuary so we can plan accordingly.

Braydon Nihart will host an organ recital on Sunday, October 26, at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend this free evening of music.

 those who received offering envelopes in 2025 will automatically receive them again for 2026, unless Jill hears otherwise. If you would like to be added to the list for 2026, please reach out as soon as possible. Please remember that all giving is recorded, even if you do not use an assigned envelope. You may use a church envelope or a plain envelope from home—just be sure your name is included. All checks are also recorded, even if they are not placed in an envelope.

A big thank you to everyone who supported the ROCK by purchasing food at Panda Express yesterday, and to those continuing to contribute through the envelope fundraiser — we truly appreciate your support!

Thank you to everyone who helped with the Hope Chest clothing pick-up last night! This ministry truly wouldn’t be possible without your support. We’ll be sharing details soon on Facebook and via email about upcoming opportunities to sort and hang clothes.

Our Food Pantry distribution is this Friday. If you’re available to help load boxes of food into cars, please plan to arrive at the glass entrance side of the building by 9:45 a.m.

If you did not receive offering envelopes for 2025 but would like to have them for 2026, please contact Jill by October 15^th. Please also note: whether you use a check, a church envelope, or any other envelope, as long as your name is included, your offering will be recorded. Our system tracks giving by name, not by envelope number.

The October newsletter and calendars will be sent out later this week by both mail and email. Printed copies will also be available for pickup starting this week.

 

Join us this Sunday as we continue our series titled “Worship Boldly.” This week’s message is titled “I Know Whom I Have Believed” (2 Timothy 1:6-14). Services will be held at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School and Coffee Hour will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Sunday is the ROCK Panda Express fundraiser. During this event, 20% of your sales will be donated back to the ROCK program. To participate, present the attached flyer (or pick up a paper copy at church on Sunday) or use the code 3843985 when placing an order on the app or online.

Panda Express flyer

Sunday is also the day we pick up clothing for the Hope Chest at the Jaffa. If you’re able to help, please arrive there at 5:00 p.m. to assist in transporting the clothing back to the church.

Next week, we’ll be mailing and emailing out our October newsletters and calendars. Keep an eye out for them so you don’t miss out on anything exciting happening at 2nd Ave!

If you missed Sunday services, you can catch up on our YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@secondaveglobalmethodist

Youth Group resumed its activities last Sunday, and last evening, they had an impressive turnout of 18 kids! If you’re passionate about working with teens and youth, we encourage you to consider volunteering a couple of Sundays each month. For more information, please contact Nic Harclerode.

This coming Saturday, our monthly soup and sandwich lunch is open to everyone. Join us for this complimentary meal from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

On Sunday, the ROCK is organizing a fundraiser at Panda Express. For every purchase made, 20% will be donated back to the ROCK! The online code and flyer will be sent out again at the end of the week.

Sunday is also the day we pick up fall and winter clothing for the Hope Chest at the Jaffa. If you’re able to help load the clothes and bring them back to the church, please meet there around 5:00 p.m.

The church will host a fellowship event at Mitchell Farms on Saturday, October 4^th, at 2:00 p.m. If the number of attendees is 40 or more, the cost will be $13. Otherwise, the cost will be $15. (Children under 3 are free.) Please RSVP to Michelle Kuhn by September 30^th.

We hope you can join us Sunday as we continue our series “Worship Boldly,” with this week’s message Nothing But the Blood. Services at 8:15 a.m.& 10:45 a.m.

The ROCK kicked off its 2025-26 year with a fantastic start on Wednesday evening! We were fortunate to welcome 45 kids to join us. As a friendly reminder, the ROCK will be hosting a Panda Express fundraiser next Sunday, September 21^st. When you make a purchase (presenting a physical or digital flyer, or ordering through the app using the code: 3843985), 20% of your purchase will be donated to The ROCK. Additionally, visit the ROCK fundraiser goal board in the sanctuary to discover how you can contribute to our mission this year!

The 2nd Ave GMC Care Community, a part of the Keystone Family Alliance, will meet with our assigned foster family this Sunday to get to know them better. Let’s continue this partnership, support the family, and pray for everyone involved. If you’re interested in learning more or joining our Care Community, please reach out to Stacey Wombacher.

Our monthly Soup & Sandwich luncheon will be held on Saturday, September 20^th. If you’d like to assist us on the day of the event or make a soup, please sign up at the table in the sanctuary.

On Sunday, September 21^st, the fall Hope Chest pick-up at the Jaffa. We urgently need volunteers to assist in picking up and transporting the clothing back to the church. If you have any questions, please contact Pam Varner or Pastor Brian.

As a friendly reminder, please take a moment to fill out a contact information sheet. We’re updating our church records, and it would be great to have a newly completed form for everyone.

If you missed the beginning of our new sermon series yesterday, you can catch up on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@secondaveglobalmethodist

Youth Group kicked off with a fantastic start last night! Youth Group is usually held on Sundays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for kids in grades 6 through 12. If you’re interested in volunteering with Youth Group, please contact Nic Harclerode to learn more!

The ROCK, a special program for children, commences on Wednesday for the upcoming 2025-26 school year! Children aged 4 and above, who are fully potty-trained, are warmly invited to participate from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We kindly request your prayers for the ROCK’s continued success. If you are able, consider supporting the ROCK fundraiser at Panda Express on September 21^st. (The ROCK operates solely on a grant and donations, and unfortunately, due to changes in the grant requirements, they received only half of the funding they received last year.)

If you’re interested in booking the church social hall for any upcoming events, please get in touch with me as soon as possible, as the dates are filling up for the rest of the year. **Please note that we don’t rent the hall on Sundays because church groups and events take precedence, and we reserve this day for those purposes.** (The price for hall rentals varies; regular attendees pay $65, while the public pays $115. If you need kitchen equipment, there’s an additional fee.)

The gymnasium is currently available for rentals at a rate of $20 per hour on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. It is not available on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Sundays.

All building rentals and group usage requests must be made by contacting me during office hours.

The September Luncheon will be held on Saturday, the 20^th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you’d like to make a soup or help out on the day of the event, please sign up at the church.

Food Pantry will be held on Friday, September 26^th. Volunteers are needed to assist in carrying and loading food boxes into the cars on the day of the event.