Worthington Christian Church

Volume 17, Issue 7 | February 14, 2024

Thank you, Scott Shaw and family!

Hey Church, I hope you’re having a great week! As you probably already know, this Sunday will be Scott’s last Sunday with us as our Worship Minister and we look forward to hearing great things about where God will lead him.

This Sunday, following our 11:11 service, we’ll have a reception in Scott’s honor. Be sure to make time to stop by the Youth Center this Sunday to visit with Scott and his family and be an encouragement to them.

Meanwhile, we are working on a plan to find someone to join our team as the next Worship Minister, and we will keep you informed as that plan develops. We’re in good hands in the interim with many talented people who will help lead worship each week and continue a high standard of excellence.

Scott, we’re thankful for you and all you have done for this church. We pray that God will continue to demonstrate his power in your life through your gift of leading the church in worship. Our prayers are with you.

Hope to see you on Sunday!

REACH Initiative: Phase 1 Open House Celebration Sunday!

Join us on Sunday, February 25, from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM as we celebrate the completion of Phase 1!

WCC members and guests will be encouraged to take a tour of the updated Youth and Kids areas. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, and refreshments will be available at the Check Point area.

Learn more

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.

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!

Women's Email Devotional: Saved by Grace

Ladies, beginning Monday, February 26, and ending Wednesday, March 31, we will read through the book of Ephesians and then prepare our hearts for Easter by studying the last days of Jesus during Holy Week.

In the book of Ephesians, Paul shares the story of the Gospel and explains how knowing Jesus should affect our lives. Salvation is not a reward for the good we do but a gift because we trust God.

Then, on Palm Sunday, we will begin the devotions by Spoken Gospel on the last days of Jesus’s life on earth. These devotions will remind us of the cost of God’s amazing GRACE.

We will email the daily devotion (Monday through Friday) to everyone who has registered to participate. These 28 devotions will include short videos from ‘The Bible Project’ and’ Spoken Gospel.’

We will alternate between watching a 3-minute video and reading short sections of Ephesians. The videos will provide insight into the Scripture readings.
A transcript of the video will also be provided for those who prefer to read the devotions.

We pray many of you will want to connect with God each day through email, knowing there are other women who are also studying God’s Word with you!

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.

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.

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.