Saturday, November 26, 2011

English Ministry News and Notes for 11-27-11

*Welcome to the Season of Advent! You are invited to participate in this season by:
- Making a donation to the "comfort bag" fund today!
- Showing up any/each Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - noon to prepare for dramatic readings or space preparations.
- Bringing a few spare shoe boxes to church by Dec. 4th (They will be used in worship on Dec. 18th.)

*If you would like to purchase a poinsettia plant to decorate the sanctuary with on Christmas Sunday, please connect with Peggy. Poinsettias are $10 each.

*Mission Report Back - Alvin Leung is eager to share his experiences from this past summer in Costa Rica with this community. You are invited to a wonderful dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2nd, followed by an engaging presentation and conversation with Alvin. RSVP's are appreciated. Please connect with Becky.

*Annual Charge Conference - CCUMC will hold it's annual Charge Conference on Sunday, Dec. 11th at 1:00 p.m. The Rev. John Oda from sister circuit church, Lake Park UMC, will preside. A simple lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Our time together will be bilingual. Please make every effort to be a part of our time together.

*Christmas Outreach Party - Will you help hosts a special party for our Homework Club students and families on Sunday, Dec. 18th? Please look out for ways to get involved next week!

*Advent Candle-Light Worship Service will be held on Friday, Dec. 23rd at 7:30 p.m.