Sunday, December 15, 2013

English Ministry News and Notes 12-15-13

*Great Thanks to each of your generosity for your giving towards our stu-dent missioners. It's not too late. If you were unable to do so last week, please place your special offering in the plates this week with a note in the memo: 2014 VIM Trip.

*Appreciations to those who served at LMUMC's Food Pantry yesterday!

*Let's Wrap! You are invited to pitch in to wrap all the wonderful toys that were collected over the last few weeks today. We'll begin around 12:45 p.m. in the Annex. The gifts will be given this week participants of Asian Com-munity Mental Health Services (ACMHS).

*Please Note: Church Secretary, Theresa Leung, will be on vacation from Dec. 16th - 20th.

*It's Adventure in Faith Time! Our monthly chapel will be held this Wednesday, Dec. 18th. Volunteers will gather at 2:00 for a time of preparation. If you'd like to volunteer but have never done so, please connect with Pastor Emily.

*We're Going Caroling - We will be visiting both home-bound seniors and nursing homes on Monday, Dec. 23rd. Our time will begin at noon (please come having eaten lunch) and conclude by 5:30 p.m. in Castro Valley. Please sign up today in order for us to arrange for teams and rides. We welcome drivers (must be 25 years or older with a valid drivers' form on file.)

*Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship - We will retell the astonishing story of Emmanuel, God with us, on Tuesday, Dec. 24th, at 7:00 p.m. You are encouraged to invite family and friends to this beautiful, awe-filled service.