Nerve to Serve for November!

Hoodies for the 'hood.

Neighborhood that is. Last Christmas the ROCK was able to give each of our kids a nice, new, warm hooded sweatshirt for Christmas. This was made possible by the usual incredible support the program receives from the congregation. I saw the L'il ROCKers wearing around the neighbor all winter and into the spring. Whenever I would say something like "Cool shirt" The kids would just light up with smiles. They were an excellent gift. And practical.

We are looking to do the same this year. We will be making a little paper shirt for each child who attends with their size on it. We will place the little shirts on a Christmas tree on the stage in the Elevation Room. If you feel so led, just grab a paper shirt and grab a hoodie for that particular child. Then just bring it on back to the stage and we will distribute them on Wed. 12/14 at our weekly gathering. Also, for the last 4 years we have been fortunate enough to give the kids hats, gloves and scarves. These too have proven to be outstanding, and much needed, gifts. If you are unable to help out with a hoodie, maybe you could drop off a pair of gloves or a warm hat. I have found that the teenage girls really like the coordinated hats and scarves. I think it helps make a fashion statement.
Thank you so much for all you do for all the ROCK kids.

There are a number of different ways we at Second Ave. UMC are trying to be intentional with prayer this year. One of the ways is asking one individual to be in specific prayer for Second Ave., its ministries, people, and outreach efforts, one day per month. Listed below are the individuals being asked for the month of February. You DO NOT need to come to the church to pray (although you are welcome to). You can pray whenever and wherever you wish on that day: (see the weekly announcments, or this months Scroll Newsletter for more info)

Gift cards available for Martins, Weis Markets, and Giant Eagle. The church receives 5% of the proceeds from your purchase! Cards available after both services in the Elevation room or the foyer area or by calling 943-2072.

Volunteers needed to help with the Love Feast! A Love Feast is held at Simpson Temple every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Saturday of every month. A FREE meal is served to anyone in need. Between 100 to 180 people receive this meal. Area churches take turns providing the supplies and labor needed. This is a “sit down” meal to make our guests feel special. Gift bags are given to each person as they leave. Second Ave. church provides this meal twice a year. Our next Love Feast meal will be on Saturday, Nov. 12th. See or call Jean at 942-2742 to help prepare the meal, serve, and clean up. Donations are also needed for fresh baked cookies. Cookies can be dropped off at Second Ave. on Friday, Nov. 11th or taken to Simpson Temple the morning of the event. We will need volunteers from 10am-2pm on Nov. 12th.

The 2011- 12 volleyball season will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Sign-up sheets have been posted in the foyer, right outside the office door. Anyone 17 years and older are welcome to play. Team and game schedules will be posted in the foyer area and on the Nov. calendar.

Yep, that’s right. As we begin to think about the upcoming holiday season, let us not forget those families who are struggling to make ends meet. You can help us to provide a little “Christmas Joy” to a struggling family by participating in the church Christmas card. All you have to do is make a $10 donation, choose a design from the designs posted in the church foyer, and add your personalized greeting. A church “Christmas Card” will then be sent to all our church family. Deadline will be Sunday, Dec. 4th. NO EXCEPTIONS