Sunday, July 20, 2014

English Ministry News and Notes 7-20-2014

Please join us at 9:30AM for a 5 week session on a discussion about: "Poverty" (beginning this Sunday, 7-20-14). We will discuss the meaning and definition of poverty. We will look at what the Bible, the Pope, the Methodist Church and other leaders say about poverty. Most importantly we will look at: What does God expect of us. Our study will consist of looking at various articles and slides on the subject. As a guide we will be using a book called: The Girl Under the Bridge. It contains various stories about poverty and hope for children. Is what God expects of us so simple; to feed and clothe the hungry and naked; then why is there still poverty around? We look forward to the sharing and learning from each other on this very important topic.

All Hands on Deck! The Gala Annual YCVM Benefit Dinner is just around the corner, and your help is needed to make it a success. The first planning meeting will be next Sunday, July 27th, 12:30 in the annex. Come share ideas, contribute suggestions, and let the Holy Spirit guide us all into a fruitful fundraiser. Our goal is to sustain the running of the new school in Uganda, and to start fundraising for student dormitories. Hope to see you there!

AiF (Adventures in Faith) has completed the second week of their 5 week Summer program! If you would like to experience some pure joy, come and participate in their chapel time beginning at 2:30pm in the sanctuary on Tuesdays or Thurs-days. You will be blessed!

One Day Spiritual Retreat: Deepening Prayer Life ~ Led by Pui Fong Wong. Cost is $5 for CCUMC members and includes lunch. It will be held at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley on Saturday, August 2nd from 10am to 4pm. Please sign up with Pui Fong or Becky to reserve a space.

You can find out SO MUCH about CCUMC: Sermons, calendar of events, worship schedules, hospitality sign-ups, livestream and more at: http://chinesecommunityumc.blogspot.com