*Happy, Happy ThanksLiving - Our congregational study of Treasures of the Transformed Life concludes this week. We pray that it has been a meaningful time of exploring, growing, and...transforming! May you have experienced something of the wonderful treasures that are a part of our lives of faith. May we continue from this season of stewardship holding the spirit not just of Thanks-Giving but also of Thanks-Living!
*Please note: The church office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24th and 25th.
*Black Friday or Buy Nothing Day?! - The shopping frenzy will kick-off on Friday, Nov. 25th with a day that has come to be known as "Black Friday." In 1992, a group of people organized "Buy Nothing Day" in Canada to reflect on and examine the issue of over-consumption. In the spirit of the Advent Conspiracy - to worship fully, spend less, give more, and love all - you are gently invited to prayerfully discern how best to live out your faith on this day and to mark the birth of Jesus..
*You're Invited - Pastor Peter and Jasmine, along with Wesley and Vivian, invite you to join them in giving thanks to God. This special gathering will be held on Friday, Nov. 25th, from noon to 2:00 p.m. at New Vision UMC (450 Chadbourne) in Millbrae. BARTing is a good encouraged. However, drivers are needed for 4 elders of the CM congregation for whom movement is difficult. Might you volunteer and serve in love?
*The Advent Season begins on Sunday, Nov. 27th. Our theme this year is: Out of the Box: The Gift that Cannot Be Contained. We pray to experience God's coming anew and invite you to pray for this special season and our church's celebration of it.
*Mark Your Calendars Now -
Dec. 11th - CCUMC Charge Conference at 1:00 p.m. Rev. John Oda of Lake Park UMC to preside. Please make it a point to be present!
Dec. 18th - CCUMC hosts a special Christmas gathering for the Homework Club families at 2:30 p.m. Make this YOUR ministry!
Dec. 23rd - Advent Candle-Light Service at 7:30 p.m