Worthington Christian Church

Volume 17, Issue 24 | June 5, 2024

Check out this week's video update!

Military Appreciation Slideshow: June 30

We are profoundly grateful for those of you who have served in the military. The freedoms, privileges, and safety we enjoy directly result from your service and sacrifice. You are our heroes, and we want to recognize and honor you.

On Sunday, June 30, we will take time during each worship service to recognize & honor our military with a special slideshow. If you're current or former military, we invite you to participate!

To help us identify you, please contact Kelli Bryan with your FULL NAME and the MILITARY BRANCH you serve(d) in, then upload a photo of yourself in uniform.

NOTE: If you participated in last year's military slideshow, there is no need to resend your photo. We already plan to use it in this year's slideshow! However, if you wish to opt out, please contact Kelli Bryan.

Submit your photo!

You may also email us your photo!

The deadline for all submissions is Sunday, June 23. (Sorry! Late submissions cannot be accepted.)

PDHC: Baby Bottle Campaign

The Pregnancy Decision Health Center (PDHC) needs your prayers and financial support. Please pick up your baby bottle this Sunday, fill it with change, and return it to the church by Father's Day (June 16).

You may drop off your coin-filled baby bottle at the Welcome Center on any Sunday morning or anytime Monday through Friday during office hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM).

You can also "fill a bottle" online! The PDHC has a special donation page for Worthington Christian Church's 'Bottles for Life' campaign. Please visit their website to donate online today!

Questions? Please contact Alison Morrow.

Fill a bottle online!

VBS: Volunteers Needed

The number of kids we can host for our annual Vacation Bible School depends entirely on the number of volunteers we have for VBS week—this is why VBS volunteers are so important!

If you can volunteer for all of VBS week, or only a day or two, we would love your help! More information about our volunteer opportunities is available on our VBS website, exploreVBS.com for an overview of positions.

NOTE: We need six volunteers to serve as Elementary Crew Leaders and 16 volunteers to serve as Jr. Crew Leaders. Elementary crew leaders can be adults or older teens, but Jr. Crew Leaders can be Middle School students to adults. Questions? Please contact the VBS Director.

Learn more!

Impact Partnership Spotlight:

Worthington Christian Village

Worthington Christian Village (WCV), a vibrant retirement community, offers a variety of living options, from independent cottages to assisted living apartments. The community boasts a dining hall, general store, beauty salon, library, fitness room, chapel, computer lounge, and billiard room, ensuring residents have access to a wide range of amenities.

With a strong commitment to excellent care and support, the community frequently hosts events and functions, often requiring the valuable assistance of potential residents and external help. Your involvement can truly make a difference!

The WCV has several great service opportunities for individuals, couples, families, or groups of friends! Below is a list of some of the upcoming events that could use a little extra help.

Visit Park of Roses: Volunteers are needed on Friday, June 14, to help push residents in wheelchairs around the Park of Roses. Volunteers can ride with them in their van or meet at the Park. Time to be determined.

Assist with Game Night: Volunteers are needed to help on our next Game Night on Friday, June 28, at 6:30 PM. Volunteers may bring a light snack to share and participate in the games with the residents.

Assist with editing and/or copying of a publication: Brenda Starr is often tasked with editing and copying our quarterly creative writing publication, The Village Writer, and she could use some extra help. If you have experience as a proofreader or editor or just know how to run a copier, we'd love your assistance!

Drive Residents to Appointments: Volunteers are needed to drive residents to and from their appointments or errands. Dates and times vary.

Assist with Wii Bowling: Volunteers are needed to challenge the residents to a Wii Bowling Tournament every Friday at 10:00 AM. Some of the residents are pretty good, so be prepared!

Pass out daily packets to residents: Volunteers are needed to pass out daily packets to the residents in Assisted Living and the Healthcare Center. This opportunity is in the mornings (9:00 to 10:00 AM) on various days. This is also an excellent opportunity to visit with our residents and get to know them!

Assist with Bocce Ball or Chair Volleyball: Volunteers are needed to assist residents with gameplay on Fridays at 2:00 PM.

Call Bingo: Volunteers are needed to call Bingo on our Assisted Living Floor on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, usually around 2:00 PM.

Weeding: Assist our residents who live in the Colony with weeding their gardens.

Arts & Crafts: Assist our Activities Director with an Arts & Crafts class in the Healthcare Center, usually on Mondays at 3:00 PM.

If you'd like to help or learn more about any of the above activities, please contact Erin Thomas, Activities Director at 614-846-6076, ext. 312.

Young Adult Cookout!

Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship as we officially kick off our new Young Adults Group with a cookout in the WCC Backyard on Sunday, June 30, at 6:00 PM! This group is for young adults (married or unmarried) between the ages of 18 and 29 who want to connect with others. If your spouse is in their 30s, you can (of course!) bring them.

Food will be provided, and yard games will be played! Our menu for the evening will include hot dogs, sides, beverages, and desserts. We will have a selection of yard games to play, so be ready for fun!

Remember to bring a chair or blanket to sit on! (We will move the event inside if it looks like rain.)

This is the kick-off event for a new Young Adults Group that will meet at the church from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesdays beginning July 16. More details about that group will be announced soon! Questions? Please contact Keegan Bumpus.

RSVP Today!

NOTE: We love your little ones, but please make other plans for them this evening. This event is for young adults only. Thanks!

Kids Ministry: Summer Serve

Did you know that some of our awesome volunteers serve in Kids Ministry every week during the school year? Let's show them some appreciation by giving them a vacation!

We are asking you to consider serving one or more Sunday(s) this summer to give our weekly volunteers some time off to rest, relax, and recharge! Please fill out this form and we will contact you with our needs.

We would love to have you join the fun in Kids Ministry as we share the life-changing love of Jesus with kids in a way they can understand.

WCC Moms: Fun in the Sun!

Moms of kiddos (birth through elementary school) are invited to join us at the Veterans Park Splash Pad on Wednesday, June 12, at 10:00 AM!

Be ready to get wet because we're gonna beat the heat at the Veterans Park Splash Pad off of Hauk Road! Seating is limited, so bring a chair, blanket or towel to sit on. And don't forget your swimsuit and sunscreen!

Registration is not required. Questions? Please contact Amy Carter.

Volunteers Needed!

SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

The Worthington Resource Pantry needs volunteers to serve as lunchroom aids and help distribute produce bags at the Worthington Summer Enrichment programs! The program will run from Monday through Thursday, June 3 to June 27.

Interested? Please visit the Slate Hill Elementary or Perry Middle School sign-up pages to register.

Slate Hill Elementary (K-2nd grade)
Perry Middle School (3-5th grade)

Please contact Alison Morrow if you have any questions.

NOTE: Background checks are required for adults but not for teens.

HELP KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS LEARN THEIR LETTERS

Slate Hill Elementary needs volunteers to help their kindergarten students with their grapheme and phoneme skills. (That's a fancy way of saying they need help with letter recognition and sounds!) Mastering these skills is vital to equip young students for future success in school.

The program will begin in October, and volunteers will be asked to serve for 30 to 60 minutes a week. Training will be provided in September. Interested volunteers can choose from several times: 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00 AM, and 12:30 PM. Please contact Alison Morrow for more information or to express interest in volunteering.

NOTE: Background checks are required.

Worthington Resource Pantry

The Worthington Resource Pantry offers an important service to our community—it connects neighbors to healthy food, resources, and each other. Each year, the pantry sees an increase in the number of families seeking assistance. This past April, they served 529 more families than they did the previous April.

The summer months are often the busiest times for the pantry, and supplies can dwindle quickly. That's why we need your help keeping the pantry well-stocked during these months!

Join us as we participate in the Worthington Resource Pantry Summer Stock Up Food Drive!

CURRENT PANTRY NEEDS:

Cereal
Tuna
Canned Ravioli
Healthy Snacks
Personal Hygiene Items/Toiletries (specifically, women's hygiene products)

Remember, 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.

REACH Phase 2: Remodeling the Worship Center

Phase 2 of the REACH Initiative is progressing beautifully!

In the last few weeks, a lot of work has been done in the Worship Center as we prep the room for HVAC and A/V technology upgrades, frame new walls, rework the stage, and start painting!

We anticipate that Phase 2 will be complete by August 2024.

We are so thankful for your continued prayers and support during this time!

Interested in seeing some photos??

Our social media accounts — Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X — will post regular updates about the progress of Phase 2. Please be sure to subscribe or follow to stay up-to-date!