Worthington Christian Church

Volume 17, Issue 42 | October 9, 2024

Check out this week's video update!

'Welcome Back' Reception for the Dennings!

You're invited to join us this Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10:00 AM to Noon for an informal 'Welcome Back' reception for Rob & Rachelle Denning at Worthington Christian Church!

Rob and Rachelle recently returned to their home in Arizona from their mission work in the Horn of Africa. Their work in Africa spanned ten years and two countries. They impacted the lives of hundreds of people and families and have been blessed to be part of a wonderful disciple-making movement.

You're invited to welcome them back to the States (and Columbus!) and hear an update on their work with the Alley people and their plans for the future! Light refreshments will be served in the Atrium.

How to Help the Victims of Hurricane Helene

Many of us have seen the images of the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Helene to the residents of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida. Floods ripped through towns, wiping out roads and infrastructure and stranding anyone who calls those places home with limited supplies.

IDES (International Disaster Emergency Service) responded to the crisis immediately. They staged relief efforts in Florida at the Live Oak Christian Church, have begun staging help in upper East Tennessee, and are searching for a church in North Carolina to partner with to stage additional relief efforts.

As with every disaster, IDES requires the generosity of others to help those in need. They need financial support, volunteers, and continued prayers. IDES has asked Worthington Christian Church to share its efforts in the hopes that all of us can help them in their work. One hundred percent of your donation will go toward their hurricane response.

Please visit their website to learn more about their relief efforts and how you can help. Please also continue to pray for the people affected by Hurricane Helene.

Learn more about IDES

WCC Moms: How to Raise Kids to Know & Love Jesus

Join our Mom's group this fall as we support one another and seek God’s wisdom! All mamas are welcome (pregnant ladies through moms of 5th graders). We generally meet every third Wednesday of the month in the Youth Center from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Dinner & childcare will be provided. Each event is FREE!

Join us on Wednesday, October 16 for "How to raise our kids to know and love Jesus." Ladies, be sure to bring your own dip to share!

Dinner will be provided (as a potluck) & childcare will be offered, but we need to know how many to expect. Please RSVP by this Friday, Oct.11.

Operation Christmas Child

Our annual Operation Christmas Child donation drive has begun!

Empty shoeboxes are available in the Atrium, but supplies are limited. Please visit the Operation Christmas Child website for great ideas and suggestions on filling your shoebox.

Please use our online form if you'd rather let the folks at Samaritan's Purse pack a shoebox for you.

The deadline to return your filled shoeboxes to church is Sunday, November 17.

Learn more

Tour Veterans Memorial

Only one museum in America honors ALL veterans – from all branches of service and all the years of our nation’s proud history of military service in peacetime and wartime – the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in downtown Columbus.

On Wednesday, November 6, the Senior Adult Ministry will visit the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and we would love for you to join us!

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum takes visitors on a narrative journey, telling individual stories and sharing veterans’ experiences throughout history.

Our visit will last from 10:00 AM to Noon, and we will have a box lunch meal at the church at 12:30 PM. Tickets to the museum and boxed lunches will be provided free of charge.

Bus transportation will be available, but there are limited seats, so be sure to register early. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 9:30 AM to arrive at the museum when it opens at 10:00 AM. Following our two-hour visit, the bus will leave at Noon to bring us back to the church by 12:30 PM, where we will share lunch.

If you would like to stay at the museum for an extended time or prefer to drive yourself, please arrive at the museum's entrance by 10:00 AM to meet the group.

NOTE: Please RSVP by October 20.

Thanksgiving Baskets for the Columbus Dream Center

We are collaborating with the Columbus Dream Center to provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need! The Dream Center has requested our help in providing a basket full of food for a Thanksgiving meal for a needy family in Central Ohio.

This is a great service opportunity for individuals, families, and groups to donate a Thanksgiving meal basket and help make someone's holiday a little brighter!

Registration will begin this Sunday, but if you want to get an early start or learn more, please visit our website.

Learn more!

NOTE: The deadline to drop off your donation is Wednesday, November 20. The basket needs to be a new laundry basket. (Dollar Tree is a great place to purchase one!)

Sunday AM College Group

Are you a college-age adult looking for a group to connect with on Sunday morning? If so, the College Group is for you!

Join us this Sunday at 10:30 AM in room 148 as we kick off our College Group! Led by Mark and Kathleen Sherrod, this group is perfect for anyone 18 to 22 years old. Snacks will be provided.

Questions? Please contact Alison Morrow.

Worthington Resource Pantry

We have partnered with the Worthington Resource Pantry since 2020 by collecting non-perishable food donations, toiletries, and various supplies as needed. If you can donate, please check the list below for current pantry needs:

Cereal
Peanut Butter
Canned Chicken & Tuna
Canned Fruit
Personal Hygiene Items/Toiletries (Shampoo, Conditioner, Maxi Pads)

NOTE: The WRP also accepts donations of dog and cat food.

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

International Conference on Missions (ICOM)

The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) is meeting from Thursday, November 14, to Saturday, November 16 in Lexington, KY. This is a great chance for you and your friends/family to learn more about international missions!

ICOM exists to encourage, equip, and enlist workers for the harvest, and Worthington Christian Church has supported them for several years. In an effort to get as many WCC members and friends as possible to attend this year's conference, the Missions Ministry is offering a church-wide registration code that allows individuals or families to register for FREE.

To attend for FREE, simply go to the ICOM website, fill out the registration information, and include the code 'entrusted24'!

More information about ICOM can be found on their website.