Sunday, July 17, 2011

English Ministry News and Notes 7-17-11

*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.

*Great thanks to Richard, Al, and Steve who have pitched in over the last two weeks to ensure that our church buildings and grounds remain clean and sparkly. We are all invited to pitch in to ensure that bathrooms are stocked, garbage is taken out, and all remains clean.

*We Welcome Back Aeri! Aeri returned to the Bay on July 12th. We look forward to hearing about her time at Reformed Theological College as well as with YCVM in Kumi. We give thanks for her safe return. Please note, Aeri will be "resting" from worship leadership through the end of August.

*Our Neighbor, Chinese Presbyterian Church is celebrating their 133rd Anniversary today. Additionally, they are installing a new pastor, Rev. Grace Song. We extend our joy and celebration to them and wish them all of God's blessings!

*We send Cloud, Ursella and Shing off to Camp Today! Cloud, Ursella and Shing are off to Super Kids Camp at Camp Lodestar. They are attending a Cal-Nevada Annual Conference Camp. Please pray that this would be a time of fun, learning, exploration and faith nurture.

*Keep the Snacks Coming! 60+ hungry kids fill our buildings each day and appreciate all the nuts, dried fruit, seeds, and cereal provided as snacks!