English Ministry News and Notes 09-23-12

*It's Not Too Late! We hope that everyone but everyone will come out for the church picnic next Sunday. If you haven't already signed up, please do so. If you haven't already pitched in $5, please do so! Thanks.

*Kairos Palestine Sunday School Class Update - We've added an extra session! At the request of both the facilitator (Jose) and participants, we will be adding another session to this class. The remaining sessions will be Oct. 7th and 21st. Join in and learn how your faith and the world meet.

*Celebrating World Communion Sunday - We will be celebrating World Communion Sunday on Oct. 14th, 2012. On this special Sunday, we will gather together with our Chinese-speaking brothers and sisters for worship at 10:30 a.m. Worship will be followed by a shared meal of soup and bread. If you are willing to make a pot of soup for the occasion, please connect with Peggy today.

*World Communion Joint Choir - Come out and sing for God! Choir practices will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays Oct. 6th and Oct. 13th in the chapel. You are urged to participate.

*Lake Merritt UMC food pantry is making some exciting changes. Starting the second Saturday in October, they will begin using the "Shopping Model" to distribute food. Clients will be able to choose the food that they like and leave behind what they do not like. There will be signs identifying how much of each selection clients may take. Volunteers will be on hand to help clients choose their food. As this is a new process, LMUMC has scheduled a training for all volunteers on Sunday, October 7 at 12:30PM at their church.  All CCUMC food pantry volunteers (or those interested) are urged to attend this training so we might become familiar with the new process and be better able to help our clients. We will leave immediately after worship in order to arrive at LMUMC in time for the training. If you plan to attend and/or need a ride,  please connect with Jane Yin.

*LMUMC Food Pantry Work Day - Saturday, Oct. 13th.

*3rd Annual YCVM Benefit Dinner - Please save the date and plan to be a part of this year's gathering. Our goal is to fill all 20 tables! You are urged to invite friends, neighbors and family to be a part of the exciting school building project. Please see Arlene for tickets.