Sunday, November 13, 2016

English Ministry News and Notes 2016-11-13

  • Pick It Up - Join in the opportunity to be a sign of God's grace and goodness today. Participate in picking up trash in our neighborhood with others. Gather in foyer at 12:25 p.m. and follow Burt and Jane!
  • Giving Thanks - We will celebrate Thanksgiving next Sunday, Nov. 20th. Worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Annex, followed by a fellowship potluck for the whole church. Please bring a favorite dish (main or side...no fruit or dessert, thank you!)
  • Please prayerfully consider your giving this year in the areas of prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. You are kindly requested to return your completed stewardship card on Nov. 20th. Please connect with any questions or concerns.
  • An Altar Piled High - as a sign of your gratitude, let’s fill our Thanksgiving altar with healthy canned food and dried goods for the Alameda County Community Food Bank barrel.
  • Advent Begins on Nov. 27th!
  • How Might You Serve? There are all kinds of different ways to be in ministry here at CCUMC. Please pray about this and be open to conversation for what that might look like in the new year!
  • Please mark your calendars for Charge Conference: Dec. 4th, Sunday, at 2:00 p.m., Twin Towers UMC (Alameda). For the first time, we'll be joining with our circuit brothers and sisters for this annual business meeting!