Sunday, April 8, 2012

Upcoming News and Events for 4-8-12

*Great thanks to all for a wonderfully fun and (hopefully) meaningful Children's Easter Party last Sunday! Let us continue to pray for opportunities to connect.

*LMUMC Food Pantry Work Day - You are invited to "practice resurrection" by pitching in next Saturday, Apr. 14th from 9:45 - 1:00 p.m. To learn more or sign up, please connect with Jane Yin.

*Making Sense of Scriptures, Part II - Our Adult Christian Education (ACE) hour will return to David Lose's invitation to "make sense of scriptures." The upcoming 8 sessions will help participants begin to utilize and try on various tools for deepening understanding of the Bible. Please connect with Charlie Ho to learn more. ACE begins at 9:30 promptly in the Annex each Sunday.

*Living Our Welcome - Ushers and greeters (and any interested in welcoming ministries) are invited to gather for a time of reflection and learning about practicing "radical hospitality" next Sunday, Apr. 15th, at 12:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Ben.

*An Important Transition - At the end of March, our beloved Lay Leader and EMC Chair of the past 10 years, Derek Lang, handed the mantle to Steve Chan and Becky Wong.  We lift our deepest appreciations for the great love and steadfast commitment with which Derek lead and extend our blessings to Steve and Becky.

*Please note: Pastor Emily will be out of the office on Tuesday and Wednesday (Apr. 10th and 11th). For pastoral emergencies, please call her cell phone.