*Amazing! All that loose change (and "quiet money") over the last few weeks generated $282.60 from the 11:00 a.m. worship towards pill boxes for AHS! Thank you for your generosity! This money will be combined with the special offering taken by the 9:30 a.m. worship and presented to AHS.
*Small Groups Begin - Weekly gatherings of small groups begin anew this week. Groups will gather on Tuesday (Castro Valley), Wednesday (Union City), and Thursday (CCUMC). Small Groups are an important way to support, strengthen, and ground our walk as disciples of Jesus and our relationships with one another. You are encouraged to pray about this invitation and take a step of faith! For more information, connect with Burt, Jane, Charlie, Steve, Becky or Pastor Emily.
*Gum Moon Women's Residence Tour - A private tour has been set up for us to visit the Gum Moon Women's Residence in San Francisco. Founded in the mid-1800s to save Chinese immigrant women from prostitution by the Methodist church, Gum Moon continues to serve disadvantaged women and children in the Chinatown area. The tour will be held this Saturday, Sept. 17th from 11am-12pm. We will go for dim sum afterwards. Sign up on the Social Hall bulletin board. We will provide directions for everyone shortly, and can organize carpools for those who need a ride. Contact Steve Chan or Derek Lang for questions.
*Monthly Adventures in Faith - Our Homework Club is off and running. There are 62 children studiously completing homework each afternoon. We would like to offer a monthly "Adventures in Faith" program that shares the love of God with these 62 children. Will you be a part of it? Please pray about the opportunity and connect with Pastor Emily to share your interest. We will gather in the 2nd week of October to plan and prepare.
*2nd Annual YCVM Benefit Dinner - Tickets are available from Arlene or Jane for the benefit dinner at Legendary Palace on Friday, October 7th. An inspirational evening awaits you!