Sunday, December 11, 2011

English Ministry News and Notes for 12-11-11

*Let's Holy Conference! We are called to Holy Conferencing today at 1:00 p.m. during our annual Charge Conference. All members are encouraged to attend.  A simple lunch will be served in the Annex at 12:30 p.m.

*Small Group Ministries Update: We have experienced a wonderful Fall Season together.  Great thanks to our faithful convener / facilitators: Burt & Jane Yin, Charlie Ho & Steve Chan, and Becky Wong.  We pray that your participation has been life-giving and faith-forming!  Please note, Small Groups will take a “Christmas break” beginning the week of Dec. 18th through the week of Jan. 1st (3 weeks total.)  Small Groups will begin anew the week of Jan. 8th.  If you have not yet connected with a Small Group, you are warmly invited to explore the possibility.  Please connect with any facilitator or Pastor Emily.

*We Want to Grow! Then let's pitch in to reach out to the children and families of church and the Homework Club next Sunday at 2:30 p.m. You can support this effort by sharing refreshments (hot apple cider, hot chocolate, cookies, fruit), setting up and prepping, and lending your presence to the activities of the day. A sign up sheet is going around.

*Jonathan Snoek Takes Membership! You are invited to hold Jonathan in your prayers this week as he prepares to become a member of CCUMC next Sunday, Dec. 18th. Let us pray for, encourage, and welcome Jonathan!

*Hospitality Sign Ups - You are invited to provide hospitality and refreshments in the new year! Find someone new to work with! Connect with someone you don't know! Sign up sheet is available near the refreshment table.

*Advent Candle-Light Worship Service will be held on Friday, Dec. 23rd at 7:30 p.m.  All are welcome!  Invite a friend.

*Christmas Day Worship will begin at 11:00 a.m. as usual.  Please note, there will be no Sunday School for children or adults at 9:30 a.m.