Church family, we love how involved you are in the community and that you wish to share information but PLEASE REFRAIN from leaving brochures, pamphlets, etc., at the Welcome/Info. Desk. The intent of that space is for church information only. If you have any questions or would like to share information, please email nicholea@gcumc.org.
CONSTRUCTION NEWS: Please note that the construction team will be blocking off our parking lot entrances on the Columbus Street side, Monday through Friday. We’ve noticed unsafe practices of people cutting through our parking lot which endangers the lives of the many children in and out of our lot with Lifewise and PDCCC. Therefore, if you are coming to the church during the week, you will need to use the LaRosa entrances; however, during the weekends, the Columbus Street entrances will be open. Thank you!
APRIL 13TH will be our COOKBOOK LAUNCH! We will be selling the cookbooks for a camp fundraiser - but - we want to try all the food!!!! So - we will have a potluck, and we encourage you to bring items from the recipes you submitted. If you didn't submit anything, just bring your favorite food you like to make!
LIFELINE SCREENING will be here Friday, April 25, 2025, offering safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical. To be more proactive about your health for yourself, your family and your community, please register for these health screenings today. Please refer to the attached flyer to get more info about how you can sign up. There is no time like the present to take action!
Three ways to register:
• Call toll-free: 1-888-814-0466 promo code HSCA001
• Online: https://www.llsa.social/hsca
• Text: the word circle to 216-279-1607
SEED COLLECTION! The box for seed collection for the mission team is at the Info. Desk.
PURPLE DOOR CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE
Looking for childcare or preschool? Purple Door offers full or part time care for your little one right here at the church! We are open from 7am to 6pm and work to meet your scheduling needs. Please share with your friends and family! Our center cares from little ones from six weeks old through after school care of elementary students. Preschool academics, Bible study, gross motor all offered in the morning with extended childcare hours. Now ENROLLING. Call us – 614/801-9475 for more information!
PRAYER GARDEN/GARDEN BEDS - We are getting closer to filling our raised garden
beds in the prayer garden. These garden boxes will have plants so we can
further help our community. We are looking
for volunteers to adopt a raised garden bed, make sure it is cleaned up and
gather the produce. If you or your family are interested,
please reach out to Pastor Brandi, BrandiB@gcumc.org.
STREET CLEANING – 1st Saturday of the month. PLEASE NOTE: if below 32 degrees or snow on the ground, we will not go out!
MEN! YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN OUR MONTHLY GATHERING. Family calendars book up, so please
try to block out these dates for the year. Contact Bo Blackstone to get plugged
in.
Friday April 4
Sunday May 4
Friday June 6
Sunday July 6
Friday August 1
Sunday September 7
Friday October 3
Sunday November 2* (may get rescheduled)
Friday December 5
FOR OUR TRADITIONAL SERVICES, WE NEED BOTH USHERS AND COMMUNION SERVERS FOR BOTH 8:30 & 11AM. Are you willing and able to help? Contact Kelli at the church office, KelliN@gcumc.org or 614/875-5612.
WE ARE IN NEED OF HELP in our 8:30 and 11am Traditional services. If you have been thinking about ways to plug in to the church and serve God, please pray about helping in these services. We need:
Sound Technicians (Training provided)
Ushers
Communion Servers
****If you would like information on these areas of service, contact Kelli at the church office, 614/875-5612.
NEEDS:
ST.
MARK’S could use
blankets, diapers, wipes, baby clothes, shelf-stable food items, adult clothing
GROVE
CITY CAMPUS COULD USE
food for our weekend
food program. Shopping list here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/XRQLQX8HNMEU?ref_=wl_share.
BOTH
CAMPUSES COULD USE BIBLES, AND THOSE ARE OFTEN ON SALE TOO. Go here to our specific Amazon link!
REMINDER – OUR CAN COLLECTION IS ONGOING and is a way we continue to
raise funds for our mission trips. You can leave them at the Info. Desk!
LOCAL SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS:
The needs in our community continue to rise. We have new schools reaching out to us to begin the weekend food bags for their students. Thank you for continuing to bring in food each and every week-please continue to do so! In addition, we have created a school partnership Amazon Wishlist for those that would like a simple way to grab some of our needed items!
IMPORTANT
NOTES - NO GLASS. Cans that have tab tops are
preferred. Precooked items are helpful or items that only need water added.
This is not an exhaustive list, but examples.
Cereal*Poptarts*Oatmeal*Pancake
Mix*Syrup*Peanut Butter*Jelly*Honey*Pasta Sauce*Canned Veggies*Fruit
cups*Applesauce*Rice*Pasta*Instant potatoes*Macaroni & Cheese*Ramen
Noodles*Granola Bars*Crackers*Soups*Canned Meat - Chicken, beef, tuna,
etc.*Fruit Snacks*Koolaids packs
Toiletries - deodorant, Q-tips, shampoo/conditioner,
toothpaste, underwear
GET YOUR MERCH ON DEMAND! Many have been asking about church merch – t-shirts, hoodies, hats – well now, you can order it online and get it in a SUPER FAST turnaround – AND – the company will donate $5 back to the church for every item purchased! MERCH UPDATES! Our merch site has updates - Rain jackets, polos and crewnecks! Check out the website at https://www.24tees.shop! You can also request your favorite name brands be used for an increased price!
TECH – We are in need
of tech personnel for both our traditional and contemporary services. Able to
serve? Contact Traci, traciw@gcumc.org to get plugged in! It’s a GREAT
place to be!
MENTAL HEALTH: REAL TALK, REAL SUPPORT - A
peer-led, social-emotional support group for parents and caregivers of children
with mental health struggles. Two meetings a month:
- 2nd Tuesday
of the month,
6:30-8pm – The Buckeye Ranch (5665 Hoover Rd.), Mary Dunn Building
- 4th Tuesday
of the month,
6:30-8pm – The Purple Door Church, Fireside Room
For
questions, contact Sheri Dunagan at sheri.dunagan@att.net or call/text
614-439-7110. Learn more online: www.RealTalkOhio.org.
- CONNECT ON FACEBOOK HERE .