Caleb and Kelsey tickets are selling out quickly! We still have over 100 tickets available for the April 6^th concert. General admission tickets cost $20 plus fees. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., and the concert with the opening band Follow begins at 6:30 p.m. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Ticket sales will end on April 5th, and no tickets will be available at the door.  Click Here for tickets.

The Youth Group is seeking a rotating volunteer schedule for Sunday evenings. Interested individuals are kindly requested to contact Nic Harclerode or register on the round table located in the sanctuary.

Our Easter Breakfast will be held between services on Easter Sunday, from approximately 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. All are cordially invited to attend. To ensure an adequate supply of food, we kindly request that you register on the sheet placed on the round table.

April newsletters and calendars will be mailed and emailed out later this week. Paper copies will also be available here starting Sunday.

On Friday, our monthly Food Pantry giveaway is being held. If you wish to assist, kindly arrive at the Narnia Room (located within the glass elevator) at approximately 9:45 a.m. Additionally, if you intend to donate any items this week, please drop them off during office hours between today and Thursday.

On Sunday, we will continue our sermon series “Crossing the Discipleship Bridge” with this week’s message, “Give Generously.” Services will be held at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Luke 21:1-4

Caleb and Kelsey concert tickets are still available, but they are selling quickly. If you have not yet purchased your tickets, make sure to do so as soon as possible, as ticket sales will cease on Saturday, April 5^th. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Purchase your tickets below!

https://calebandkelsey2ndavegmc.eventbrite.com

The 2nd Avenue Children’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Palm Sunday following the 10:45 service. Children under the age of 12 and a parent or guardian are cordially invited to participate (children must be accompanied by an adult). Please register in advance via the provided link to facilitate an accurate count of attendees. Lunch will be served in the social hall, followed by the egg hunt in the upper hall. Should you have any inquiries, please inform Ashley.

Egg Hunt Registration Link

Holy Week Schedule:

• Sunday, April 13 – Palm Sunday services will be held at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
• Thursday, April 17 – Maundy Thursday service will be held at 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, April 18 – Good Friday service at 4th Street Church of God 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, April 18 – Saturday, April 19 – 24 Hour Prayer Vigil 8:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Sunday, April 20 – Easter Sunday Sunrise: 7:00 a.m., Easter Breakfast: 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. (Registration at the round table), Combined Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Easter flower orders and payments are due by this Thursday, March 20, at 1:00 p.m. If you can’t make it to the church by then, please call me to arrange your order and payment.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Youth Group fish dinners by volunteering, donating desserts, and purchasing meals. The dinners will continue every Friday during Lent, except for Good Friday.

Have you gotten your Caleb + Kelsey concert tickets yet? General admission is only $20 (plus a ticket fee) for our April 6^th concert! Ticket sales close on Saturday, April 5^th. If you need help with the online purchase or have any questions, just let Jill know!

Volunteers Needed for 2nd Ave Kids, Youth, and ROCK!

These ministries are struggling to have enough volunteers and are operating with the bare minimum. If just one person is unavailable, it puts the kids, the program, and the church at risk of not meeting important policies set by the GMC, our insurance, and—most importantly—ensuring the safety of the children.

You do not need to have kids in these programs (or kids at all) to help! There are age requirements for working with different groups, and background checks and training are required—but they’re free and don’t take much time.

Please prayerfully consider helping if you can.

To Get Involved:

• Kids Ministries & ROCK: Contact Ashley Harclerode

• Youth: Contact Nic Harclerode

Our Soup & Sandwich Luncheon will be held on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to dine in or take out.

On Sunday, we will continue our Lenten sermon series, “Crossing the Discipleship Bridge,” with the message titled “You Are Invited to the Table” (Acts 2:42-47). Services will be held at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

We are seeking volunteers to assist with a funeral meal on Monday. Your presence is requested by approximately 11:00 a.m. Kindly contact the church office if you are available and interested in participating.

2nd Avenue Kids will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday, following the 10:45 service. Lunch will be served in the social hall, and the egg hunt will follow. Children under 12 are welcome and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To ensure we have enough supplies, pre-registration is required. Register here!

General Admission tickets for the Caleb & Kelsey concert are still available, but they are selling rapidly. Tickets are priced at $20.00 plus a service fee. The concert will be held on Sunday, April 6^th at 6:30 PM. The opening act will be the local band, Follow. To purchase tickets, please click here.

Easter flower order forms are due by March 20^th at 1:00 PM. Forms are available on the round table and can also be emailed. Payment is due with the order (for online orders, please have payments in by March 20th).

Please ensure that you submit your Easter flower orders and payments to the office as soon as possible! We currently have only six orders, and they are due by next Thursday, March 20^th. The forms are available in the office, and you can also request them via email.

Our Second Ave Kids’ Easter egg hunt will be held on Palm Sunday, April 13^th, following the 10:45 service. Children under 12 are welcome, but a parent or guardian must accompany them. Lunch will be served in the social hall before the egg hunt. To ensure we have enough eggs, please register your child in advance. Click here to sign up!

Have you managed to get your Caleb and Kelsey tickets yet? We’re sold out of Meet & Greet and Early Admission tickets, but we still have general admission tickets available. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Grab yours while they’re still available. BUY TICKETS HERE

Thank you to all who attended the inaugural Youth Group Fish Fry. We extend our sincere gratitude to those who generously contributed desserts, which were greatly appreciated. Desserts will be needed each week and can be dropped off on Thursdays during office hours or after 1:00 p.m. on Fridays.

We embark on a new sermon series this Sunday, titled “Crossing the Discipleship Bridge,” with this week’s message titled “Deeper Discipleship.”

If you’re interested in buying an Easter flower, you can find the order forms in the church or click here to access them. Please note that payments are due by Thursday, March 20^th. The short turnaround time is because we’re having to find a new florist this year.  

Before going to bed on Saturday night, make sure to adjust your clocks forward to mark the beginning of Daylight Savings Time.

We’re just a month away from the Caleb + Kelsey concert at 2nd Avenue! General Admission tickets ($20+fees) are still available. (Early Admission tickets are sold out, and as of this email, there are only three Meet & Greet tickets left.) Purchase tickets by clicking here.

Wednesday marks the commencement of our Lenten journey. From 8:30 to 9:20 a.m., ashes will be impositioned in the sanctuary. If you’re unable to attend during this time and still wish to receive ashes, please contact Pastor Brian. He’ll arrange a meeting for you at a convenient time. Following the ROCK service (around 7:10 p.m.), we’ll have our Ash Wednesday service. Please enter through the 2^nd Avenue side of the building (the elevator entrance side) as the ROCK service will be dismissed on the 2^nd Avenue side. Doors will open about 6:50 p.m.. The service will include an imposition of ashes and communion.

This coming Friday marks the commencement of the Fish FRYday season. The Youth Group will host their annual all-you-can-eat buffet from 4 to 6:30 p.m. every Friday during Lent, except for Good Friday. The buffet prices are as follows: $17 for adults, $14 for individuals aged 65 and above, and $12 for children under 10. For those who prefer single-takeout meals, the price is $14, and these can be ordered ahead starting at 3:30 p.m. on Fridays.

Caleb and Kelsey’s tickets for early admission with preferred seating and a meet-and-greet with their first choice seating are almost sold out (as of yesterday, only four early admission tickets and eight meet-and-greet tickets were left). If you’re interested in either of these options, grab yours as soon as possible!  BUY TICKETS HERE 

The Youth Group will be attending Winter Jam this coming Saturday. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who generously donated to cover the cost of tickets for the kids to attend.

Don’t forget that this Saturday night, we’ll be turning the clocks ahead by an hour as Daylight Savings Time commences this weekend.

Join us this Sunday as Pastor Brian presents a firsthand dramatization of John 11:21-44, entitled “The Teacher Wept.” Services will be held at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., and Holy Communion will be administered at both.

March marks the commencement of Lent this year. Ash Wednesday will be observed next week, on March 5^th. Ashes will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 9:20 a.m., or upon request from Pastor Brian. Following the ROCK service (approximately 7:10 p.m.), a service incorporating ashes and communion will be held. Kindly enter the building through the 2nd Avenue side to attend this service, as children will be exiting the building from the street side.

The Lenten Buffet, which will be held in benefit of the Youth Group, will commence next Friday, March 7^th. The doors will be open from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Additionally, the organization is seeking dessert donations, which can be submitted during office hours on Thursdays or on Friday afternoons. We cordially invite you to join us for a delightful meal while simultaneously supporting the youth at 2nd Avenue.

Meet & Greet and Early Entry tickets for the Caleb + Kelsey concert are selling rapidly. If you desire first-choice seating (with the meet & greet) or preferred seating (with early entry), this is the opportune moment to secure your tickets. Should you require assistance with ticket purchases, kindly contact me on Sunday or during office hours on Monday through Thursday.

We concluded our series, “The Final Psalms,” yesterday with a combined service. If you missed the service, please check it out on YouTube. 

Lent commences next Wednesday, March 5th. Ashes will be distributed in the morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. Subsequently, they will be available during the evening service following the ROCK.

The Lenten fish dinner buffet will commence on Friday, March 7th. The proceeds will be donated to the Youth Group, which is hosting this event as its primary fundraiser of the year. We cordially invite you to participate in this event from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. each Friday during Lent, with the exception of Good Friday due to scheduled worship services.As in previous years, the Youth Group is soliciting donations of baked goods. Kindly drop off your contributions on Thursdays during office hours or on Fridays (please contact Nic Harclerode to determine the most suitable drop-off time).

This Friday marks our monthly Food Pantry day. If you are willing to contribute your time and effort in serving, kindly plan to arrive at the Narnia Room (located within the glass doors) by approximately 10:00 a.m.

Meet and Greet and Early Admission tickets for the Caleb + Kelsey concert are nearing their end. If you prioritize or prefer early seating, secure your tickets promptly. General admission tickets are also available in unlimited quantities. Kindly assist in promoting the event by sharing the Facebook page, posts, and distributing flyers to your acquaintances, family, neighbors, and other relevant contacts.

We are seeking volunteers to serve as counters to assist in preparing the deposit for submission to the bank and monitoring charitable contributions. To be eligible, candidates must be church members for a minimum of one year and be available on Monday mornings. Counterships are scheduled for a three-month period, with three sessions per month. Please indicate your interest in this opportunity.

One service will be held this Sunday at 10:00 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch in the social hall (approximately 11:15 a.m.). All are cordially invited to attend.

This week, we will conclude our series “The Final Psalms” with Psalm 150. While Sunday school will not be held, a staffed nursery and Junior Church will be available.

Ash Wednesday is March 5^th. Ashes will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. If you require ashes later in the morning, please contact Pastor Brian. We will have a service with ashes that evening following the ROCK (approximately 7:10 p.m.).

Caleb and Kelsey ticket sales have significantly increased. There are only a limited number of early admission and meet-and-greet tickets remaining. If you have considered either of these options, it is advisable to purchase them promptly to avoid disappointment. You can purchase tickets by clicking here.

Attention all bakers: The Youth Group is seeking donations of baked goods for desserts to accompany fish dinners. Items may be submitted during office hours on Thursdays (commencing March 6) or Fridays during preparation for the buffet.

Are you available on Wednesday evenings and enjoy cooking? After many years of service, Ron will be retiring as our chef at the end of this school year. We are seeking a candidate to lead the kitchen for the 2025-26 school year, from September to May. Ashley will plan meals and procure the necessary ingredients. If you are willing and able to assist from 3:00 p.m. until dinner is served (approximately 6 p.m.), please contact her at ashleymiller1228@gmail.com.