*We welcome the Rev. Ann Jefferson to CCUMC on Human Relations Day! Rev. Ann, a 32-year resident of the Bay Area, currently works in Community & Con-tinuing Ed as Program Coordinator of the Theological Education for Leadership (TEL) Program and co-director of Worship at Pacific School of Religion. Beyond PSR, Ann serves as Assc. Pastor of Worship & Liturgy at City of Refuge UCC in San Fran-cisco and has been a musician and music director of several congregations throughout the Bay area. It is a gift to have Rev. Ann with us today!
*Human Relations Day is one of six special Sundays in the United Methodist Church. We set this day aside, the closest Sunday to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday, as a call to the Church "to recognize the right of all God's children in realizing their potential as human beings in relationship with each other." (Book of Discipline) Your giving benefits a commitment to heal social ills and work towards justice on a national level through the Community Developers Program, UM Voluntary Service, and the Youth Offender Rehabilitation Program. Thank you for your generosity!
*Prayer Invitation: How important is it to you that we grow as a church - both spiritually and numerically? Can we "stay the same" and yet fulfill our mission "to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world"? We have a vital opportunity before us to fulfill our mission and to grow. That opportunity lies in our children and youth Sunday School program. The problem is, we are missing key leadership to coordinate and support this vital ministry. Would you pray about this - for the church and for leadership? A special training for any and all wanting to support this ministry will be held next Saturday, Jan. 26th, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Please RSVP today.
*Church Appreciation Luncheon – We are SO thankful for the presence of each person at CCUMC. We’d like to gather and celebrate together on Sunday, Jan. 27th. We will be having a special luncheon at Peony Restaurant nearby. RSVP with Becky TODAY for the special rate of $10 (adults and youth), $8 (for children 6-12).
*We Welcome Rev. Martin Odi, ambassador for Youth & Child Visionary Ministry to CCUMC Jan. 30th - Feb. 4th. Please mark your calendars now:
-Saturday, Feb. 2nd, Dinner & Presentation @ 5:00 p.m.
-Sunday, Feb. 3rd, Preaching in 11:00 a.m. worship followed by congregational meeting and luncheon.
Please make every effort to be a part of these gatherings to learn, to ask questions, to grow together!
*Altar Flowers & Hospitality Sign Ups - Your participation does make a difference! Please consider signing up to bring beauty and warmth to worship and fellowship