Worthington Christian Church

Volume 17, Issue 45 | October 30, 2024

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WCC Thanksgiving Dinner

Join us on Wednesday, November 20, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM for our annual Worthington Christian Church Thanksgiving Dinner!

We will have a traditional Thanksgiving meal (turkey and all the fixings!) in the Youth Center. The cost is $5/person or $20/family; payment will be taken at the door. Kids under 10 eat free!

REMINDER: November 20 will be the LAST DAY you can drop off your Thanksgiving Basket, so be sure to bring that with you, too.

RSVP Today!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Because food has to be purchased and prepared, the deadline to RSVP is Friday, November 15.

Moms Group: Moms of High School & College Students

Are you a mother of a high school or college-age student? If so, we'd love for you to join our moms group! It will be a great time of encouragement and discussion with other moms.

We meet on the second Sunday of every month from 6:00 to 7:30 PM (in rm. 133) and again on the fourth Friday of every month from 10:00 to 11:30 AM (in rm. 150).

Our next meeting is on Sunday, November 10 at 6:00 PM in rm. 133.

Questions? Please contact Julie Hobbs.

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!

To learn more about the Thanksgiving Basket donation drive, please visit our website.

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!)

Kids Ministry: Joy Drive!

What is a Joy Drive? It’s an event designed to equip families to spread JOY to our neighbors in the community and worldwide!

How do we do this? By volunteering our time and/or resources to a specific impact partnership. This year, the Kids Ministry is partnering with the Worthington Christian Village, the Columbus Dream Center, the Ronald McDonald House, Lifeline, and Operation Christmas Child. Each partner will have unique opportunities for families to serve and/or donate.

Our first annual Joy Drive is on Saturday, November 23.

Each service opportunity is family-friendly. Service opportunities include the Worthington Christian Village, Columbus Dream Center, Ronald McDonald House, and Lifeline Christian Mission.

NOTE: Are you planning to donate to the Ronald McDonald House? Here's a helpful list to get you started!

How to Help the Victims of Hurricane Helene

The IDES U.S. Disaster Response Team is currently responding to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. IDES is partnering with Central CC in St. Petersburg, FL, which serves the St. Petersburg, Tampa, Sarasota, and Venice Beach areas, as well as others if necessary. They are also partnering with Tomoka CC in Ormond Beach, FL.

In the Appalachian region, IDES has been serving with First Christian Church in Elizabethton, TN, for the past several weeks. They are now moving from there to Arden, NC, to team up with Oak Grove Christian Church to help those in Western NC.

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

Connect Class

Are you new (or newish) to Worthington Christian Church? If so, then the Connect Class is for you!

Our Connect Class, led by Outreach Minister Jay Scott, will answer your questions about faith, baptism, church membership, and our vision for Worthington Christian Church.

We will offer this class on Sunday, November 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM in room 120. It will be in a relaxed atmosphere that allows for honest questions while we closely examine what we believe and how we respond to those beliefs.

Parents, please consider utilizing the Kids Ministry programming during 10:30 AM if you require childcare.

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

WCV Holiday Craft & Gift Show

The Worthington Christian Village invites you to its annual Holiday Craft & Gift Show on Saturday, November 2, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This will be a great opportunity to get started on your holiday gift shopping! There will be handmade items, a bake sale, home decor, nuts and candy, and holiday decorations.

Worthington Christian Village is located at 165 Highbluffs Blvd, behind the church.

WCC Moms: How to Read the Bible & Pray With Kids

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, November 13 for "How to read the Bible and pray with our kids." Ladies, we’re having a potluck Chili Cookoff so bring your best chili to share or sides (cornbread, sour cream, cheese, etc.)

Dinner (chili!) will be provided (as a potluck) & childcare will be offered, but we need to know how many to expect. Please RSVP by Nov. 8.

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.

Ladies Christmas Dinner

Ladies, you’re invited to a Christmas Dinner on Friday, December 13 at 6:00 PM in the Youth Center.

This will be a wonderful time of fellowship, food, and fun as we prepare our hearts for Christmas! Since this is the time of year to give, we will collect items for the Laurels of Worthington Nursing Home residents. (Details of requested items will be posted soon.)

Our very talented Tiffany Jones will provide music to highlight the evening.

This event is open to all ladies of all ages. The cost is $10/person, payable at the door.