Sunday, November 13, 2011

English Ministry News and Notes 11-13-11

*You're Invited to a Special BOAT Meeting TODAY - BOAT is calling a special meeting today to pray about and discern our relationship and future with Youth & Child Visionary Ministries. 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 gather in the Annex.
*Stewardship Response Cards - Stewardship response cards are out! You’re invited to pray about the 5 areas of stewardship and to listen intently for God's invitation. Please return cards during worship on Thanksgiving Sunday, Nov. 20th. The cards are meant to be a way for you to prayerfully practice the "treasures" of our transformed life in Christ. Please connect with Pastor Emily if you have any question, concerns or would like to think together. Thank you!

*We Give Thanks! We will celebrate Thanksgiving Sunday on Nov. 20th at 9:30 a.m. This Sunday will be a culmination of our stewardship series: Treasures of the Transformed Life. You are invited to come, celebrate and give thanks. Worship will be followed by an all church potluck. You are invited to bring a meat or veggie/salad dish to share (No dessert is necessary as the church will provide the sweets.)

*Preparing for Membership - Jonathan Snoek has begun preparing for membership reception! This is wonderful news. Let us hold Jonathan in our prayers during this time of reflection and preparation. Let us also continue to pray for this church and our growth as a community.

*You're Invited - Pastor Peter and Jasmine, along with Wesley and Vivian, invite you to join them in giving thanks to God. This special gathering will be held on Friday, Nov. 25th, from noon to 2:00 p.m. at New Vision UMC (450 Chadbourne) in Millbrae. Carpooling is encouraged!

*The Advent Season begins on Sunday, Nov. 27th. Our theme this year is “Out of the Box: The Gift that Cannot Be Contained.” We pray that this will be a time to experience God's coming anew and invite you to pray for this special season and our church's celebration of it.