Sunday, June 17, 2012

English Ministry News and Notes for 6-17-12

*Happy, happy Father's Day! On this day when we remember what it means to have a father or be a father, we recognize the importance of fathers in our communities. We pledge as a congregation to love and nurture the fathers among us so that they will manifest the love of God in all that they do.
*Great Thanks for Enthusiastic Cleaning Bucket Responses - Appreciations to all who participated in and donated towards the 6 cleaning buckets that will be taken to Sacramento (and later to the UMCOR Depot). We pray that God would use our generosity to make a difference in the life of someone who needs it.
*Prayer Walk - Join the Missions Ministry Team next Sunday, June 24th, for a prayer walk at Lincoln Square Park. We are discerning if and how God is calling us to build relationships and "change the world" through local partnerships. We'll gather at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome.
*Adventure in Faith Training Day - You are invited to "pitch in" this summer with the 60+ children God has entrusted to us. Let us love them mightily. To get prepared, we are holding a training day on Wednesday, June 27th, from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Please connect with Donna or Pastor Emily to participate.
*Let's....BUNKO! Join the young people of our church for an evening of fun, fellowship and laughter on Friday, June 29th, starting at 6:30 p.m. What could be better than nachos and bunko? Please sign up on the sheet going around.
*Summer Intergenerational Sunday School Class Starts July 1st - We are called to be witnesses and we can do that through our words AND our actions. Gather for an 8 week series exploring, practicing, and reflecting on how to share God's love in simple and practical ways with no strings attached.