Sunday, July 10, 2011

English Ministry News and Notes 7-10-11

*Missions 101: Adventures in Missions begins today! Everyone but everyone is invited and welcomed to attend throughout the summer. Class will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.

*Nicole Chang is getting baptized next Sunday, July 17th! Please remember Nicole in your prayers as she prepares for baptism.

*Celebrating CCUMC's 1st CLayM Graduate - We will hear a message from Derek Lang on Sunday, July 24th, followed by a special reception to celebrating him becoming a Conference Lay Minister. Let us hold Derek, his vocation and call, in our prayers.

*Let's Go Camping! Head out for a wonderful time of fellowship and celebrating creation with brothers and sister, Aug. 3rd - 6th. All are invited and welcome - for one night or the whole time. Please connect with Burt & Jane or Pastor Emily to find out more.

*Cheering the A's On - We are organizing a group to head out to the ballpark on Saturday, Sept. 3rd. RSVP's are requested by Aug. 1st to Jason Ma. Tickets will be between $15 - $20

*Sharing Prayers - Ken Lui, CCUMC's trusted friend and faithful custodian for more than 30 years, will no longer be keeping the grass green and the altar covered in the right liturgical colors. As of July 8th, Ken will be "taking it easy" as he prepares for heart surgery and the recovery afterwards. We hold great gratitude for all that Ken has done for the church. Let us hold Ken and his family in our prayers.