Sunday, May 20, 2012

CCUMC News and Notes for 5-20-12

*Youth Camping Fund Special Offering - We will be taking a special offering today for our "youth camping fund." Your generous offering today will support children and youth from our congregation to attend summer camps, mission conferences, and other spiritual growth opportunities all throughout the year. You are invited to give with an open heart!

*Kicking Off Our 125th Year! We will be kicking off a year of celebrations next Sunday, May 27th, starting with a joint worship service. Please note that worship begins at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday School (both children's and adult's) next week. You are encouraged to reach out to past members, friends, neighbors as we gather to celebrate! We will host a simple reception following our joint worship. All are welcome!

*You Can Still Join the Choir! Didn't make it on Saturday to choir practice? No problem. You are warmly invited to come this Saturday, May 26th at 10:00 a.m. for a time of singing our hearts out to God. Join in the Pentecost fun!

*Annual Conference Flood Bucket Challenge - You are invited to pitch in and fill the flood bucket kits that will be shared with brothers and sisters experiencing disaster.  Sign up’s are on the social hall table.

*May’s Adventure in Faith Chapel - We’ll be exploring the friendship between Jonathan and David on Wednesday, May 31st with the Homework Club students.  Come and be a part of the seed planting and faith growing!

*Save the Date - Please mark your calendars now for two upcoming happenings:
1. June 10th, Sunday, 2:30 p.m. - Homework Club Summer Program Family Orientation. Stick around to welcome and connect with the families participating in this year's Summer Program.
2. June 16th, Saturday, 9:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Learning to Extend God's Extravagant Welcome, a cultural competency workshop with Shan McSpadden and Rev. Katie Wong Choy in preparation for welcoming Silver Omakenyi and Grace Among.  The whole church is urged to participate.  A simple lunch will be provided.