Saturday, April 27, 2013

English Ministry News and Notes 4-28-13

*Sending Kids to Camp - Today, we'll take a special offering to support and enable children and youth in our congregation to attend special summer camps. Thank you for your generosity.

*Interfaith Immigration Vigil - During Lent, we had the opportunity to faithfully discern the issues surrounding immigration and immigration policies in light of our faith. You are invited to take a step of action and participate in an upcoming Interfaith Immigration Vigil to be held Tuesday, April 30th, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Frank Ogawa Plaza in Oakland. This will be a time for prayer, song, witnessing, and commitment. To learn more, please connect with Burt or Jane.

*Celebrate the Beginning of API Heritage Month - Our sister church, Buena Vista UMC in Alameda will hold its 54th annual Spring Festival Bazaar next Sunday, May 5th from noon to 6:00 p.m. It's a great opportunity to eat good food, hear good music, and support good community (2311 Buena Vista Ave., Alameda)

*Saturday of Service - There are two opportunities to serve on an upcoming Saturday, May 11th: The first is to participate in the LMUMC Food Pantry Work Day, the second is by pitching in at our CCUMC work day (cleaning, fixing, sprucing up.) You are warmly encouraged to pitch in!

*Mark Your Calendars Now - Children & Youth Sunday School Ministry Team will gather on Saturday, May 5th, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. This time will be used for training and prepping. You are welcome to come...just out of curiosity! Please RSVP to Pastor Emily asap. Thanks.