Sunday, October 30, 2011

English Ministry News and Notes 10-30-2011


*Please Note: Church Secretary Theresa Leung will be on vacation through  Nov. 4th.

*It's Party Time! Our doors will be opened wide this afternoon to welcome our Homework Club students and families. This is an important outreach opportunity connecting our church meaningfully with this new ministry.  You are invited to participate fully. We will start setting up at about 1:00 p.m.  Let’s party!

*United Methodist Student Day Special Offering, Nov. 6th - You are invited to give generously.  Funds given on this day go towards United Methodist scholarships and the UM Student Loan Fund, both administered by the General Board of Higher Education & Ministry.

*Supporting the Yeung-Tran Family - Great thanks to the Oakland Small Group for delivering meals to Rudy and Sophie each Wednesday for the next 4 weeks. Would you like to join in? We'd like to encourage folks to deliver meals on Sunday also. To pitch in, please contact Pastor Emily.

*Calling All Worship Planners! Before we know it, Advent will arrive. This is the church's new year and will begin on Sunday, Nov. 27th. We'd like to invite you to be a part of planning this special season by participating in a planning retreat on Saturday, Nov. 6th, from 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. Our time will include time for praying, listening, brainstorming, planning, experimenting, and fun! Please RSVP to Aeri or Pastor Emily.

*You're Invited to a Special BOAT Meeting - BOAT is calling a special meeting on Sunday, Nov. 13th to pray about and discern our relationship and future with Youth & Child Visionary Ministry. How is God leading us? How might we respond - like Paul - with courage and gentleness? Where's this all going? Your presence and prayers are important. Please plan to attend.