Sunday, January 5, 2014

English Ministry News and Notes 1-5-13

*Happy, Happy New Year! Let us enter this new year with thanksgiving in our hearts, holding one another and CCUMC in prayer as we seek God's guidance, wisdom, and joy.

*Prayer Invitations:
-For Our Youth: Nine youth headed to the snow with Ben and Christine Li on Friday. Please pray for a time that bonds friendships, strengthens faith, and is fun and safe! They return this afternoon.
-For YCVM and the opening of Kumi Christian Visionary School (KCVS). The new school term begins in early February. We pray for God's Spirit to be with YCVM every step of the way.

*LMUMC Food Pantry Ministry Day: You're invited and encouraged to pitch in to serve our neighbors through the Food Pantry at Lake Merritt each second Saturday. The upcoming ministry day is Jan. 11th. Please connect with Jane for more info.

*Hospitality in the New Year! Do you love sharing a tasty treat with a brother/sister after worship? Do you enjoy sipping a cup of hot tea and catching up on Sunday? We do too! Please consider pitching in to provide hospitality after worship in the new year. The new sign up sheet is posted! Thank you!

*Curious About Baptism or Membership? Please connect with Pastor Emily to if the Spirit is moving you to connect intentionally with God and the community.