Worthington Christian Church

Volume 17, Issue 5 | January 31, 2024

Check out this week's video update!

Hunger Bowl 2024

Every year on Super Bowl Sunday, we partner with Lifeline Christian Mission to pack 100,000 meals to send to hungry, poverty-stricken children. This year, we will double that amount and pack 200,000 meals. To do that, we need 224 volunteers per hour on the morning of Sunday, February 11. That's over 700 volunteers that are needed for Hunger Bowl to be a success!


Sound intimidating? It's not! The work required to pack a meal is fairly simple and easy, making it a great service opportunity for Elementary-age children, teenagers and/or adults of any age! And each volunteer will be part of a team and only needed to serve for one hour.

Meal packing times are 8:30, 9:45, 11:00 AM, 12:15, and 1:30 PM on Sunday, February 11.


Our most popular meal pack times are 9:45 and 11:00 AM, so if you want to participate then you will need to register early. Gloves and hairnets will be required and are provided and childcare will be available at the 9:45 or 11:00 AM hours only.

Register now!

Men's Event: Fight the Good Fight

Men, we need each other. Let’s gather on Sunday, February 25, at 6:00 PM in the Youth Center for refreshment and encouragement. We’ll eat together and finish our journey called “Fight the Good Fight.” 


Austin Seevers will lead this last installment of our study on the "Armor of God." To ensure we have enough food for everyone, please register by February 19.   


Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact Teaching Minister Austin Seevers or Patti Remaklus.  

Register now!

Flashlight Tag! (K-3rd Grade)

Are your kids ready for a FUN FRIDAY to run around and get rid of some extra energy? Kids Ministry invites our Kindergarten through 3rd grade friends to join us for a night of playing Flashlight Tag. We’ll eat some pizza, play a few rounds of Flashlight Tag, and other games.


Bring your flashlight and a friend on Friday, February 16, from 6:00-7:30 PM in the Kids Worship Center.


This event is FREE, but we need to know how many to expect, so registration is required. Questions? Please contact Cindy Baker.

Register now!

New Sunday morning group!

Are you in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and looking to join a group on Sunday morning? If so, then we invite you to join the Breakey group in rm. 137 this Sunday at 11:11 AM!


Led by Kevin and Leah Breakey, this group primarily comprises folks around middle age (40s, 50s, and 60s) who are mission/outreach-oriented and looking to build relationships and hold each other up in prayer. 


Questions? Please get in touch with Kevin or Leah Breakey.

Blood Drive: February 26

Our next blood drive is on Monday, February 26, from Noon to 6:00 PM in the Atrium.


Who can you help by donating blood?


  • Cancer Patients
  • Patients with Chronic Diseases
  • Burn Patients
  • Trauma Patients
  • Sickle Cell Patients
  • Premature Infants


Someone in our community -- perhaps someone in your neighborhood -- will need a blood transfusion. You can be the person who helps save their life.

Make an appointment!

Parent Group for High School and College-Age Kids

Parents, you're invited to join us for a discussion-based group focusing on kids' transition from high school to college! This group will meet in rm. 150 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on the fourth Friday of every month. The meeting dates are:


  • February 23
  • March 22
  • April 26
  • May 24


Group leaders are Mary Anne Lashuk and Julie Hobbs. Questions? Don't hesitate to get in touch with one of the group leaders!

GriefShare

Our GriefShare support group is 14-weeks long and usually meets twice a year. We are composed of a group of friendly, caring people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.


Let us help you through the hurt.


It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. GriefShare is a ministry designed to help you through this hurt.


GriefShare meets every Sunday from March 3 to June 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. 

Register now!

Bibles Needed

We are collecting 15,000 Bibles for the Bibles for Africa Project with the South African Christian Mission (SACM) and Hearts of Hope Christian Ministries (HOH).

If you would like to donate a new or gently used Bible, a black bin will be available in the Atrium for English-language Bibles. (NIV, ESV, HCSB, and NLT translations preferred.) These Bibles will be shipped to Cape Town for free distribution throughout South Africa, Kenya, and southern Africa.

Please donate a new or gently used English or French-language Bible this Sunday!
As you're watching the video you might recognize Heather Burton. She is a former Worthington Christian Church member who is continuing to do the Lord's work in South Africa!

At Home Communion Kit

A Home Communion Kit is available for those worshipping online at home and is limited to those with health challenges, mobility issues, or caregiving responsibilities. Each kit contains twelve disposable cups containing wafers and juice.


To request a kit, don't hesitate to contact the church office at 614-885-8389.

Worthington Resource Pantry

We want to follow Jesus together, and part of that is being a good neighbor. How do we do that? By doing what we can to meet the needs of a neighbor in crisis! Therefore, we will continue to support the Worthington Resource Pantry for the foreseeable future.


CURRENT NEEDS:

Pasta (1lb. boxes)

Peanut Butter

Oatmeal & Cereal

Personal Hygiene Items/Toiletries


You can drop off your donations at any time! A blue donation bin is available at each of the entrances to the church, and we regularly empty the bins to make room for additional items. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Alison Morrow.

Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Instagram!

We regularly post on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and would love for you to join our online community there!


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Have you made a pledge yet?

Did you know that you can track the progress of your REACH pledge via Realm?

Your giving record is available to you anytime via Realm, and is an easy way to ensure your giving is going where you want.

Sign up for a Realm account today!
Learn more!
NOTE: When making a financial donation toward the REACH Initiative, please be sure to select the "REACH" fund when you give online or write "REACH" in the memo line on your check. Questions? Please contact the church office.

MINISTRY IMPACT

Weekly Metrics (1/28/2024)

In-person: 1,353

Online est: 570

TOTAL: 1,923


Baptisms (Year-to-Date): 4




Generosity metrics will be published in next week's eView.

 

 

Every number represents a life, a story, a family...

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