English Ministry News and Notes 12-16-12

*Come Wrap! We will hold a wrapping party replete with Christmas music, fellowship, and lots and lots of presents to wrap. We'll gather in the Annex at about 12:45 p.m. With many hands, all the gifts for the children of Asian Health Services will be done in no time.

*Prayer Invitation - Rev. Martin Odi, former Board Chair of Youth & Child Visionary Ministries and current consultant will be interviewed at the US Embassy in Kampala on Tuesday, Dec. 18th. He is applying for a visa to come to the US to visit us among other ministry partners. Please hold him and the whole process in your prayers!

*Adventure in Faith Christmas Party! We will be throwing a special Christmas party for our Homework Club students on Friday, Dec. 21st. Please come at 2:00 to help with set up. The party will run from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Your participation will make a difference!

*Christmas Caroling - We'll be heading out to share the joy and hope of the season with strangers and neighbors alike next Sunday, Dec. 23rd. Please sign up TODAY so that we can prepare a simple lunch. We will plan to return by 4:00 p.m. Drivers are needed!

*Christmas Eve Candle Light Worship - We will celebrate the beauty and wonder of God coming to be with us and amongst us, Monday, Dec. 24th at 7:00 p.m. Please consider bringing some light refreshments to share for our time of fellowship afterwards.

*Hospitality in 2013 - Thank you to all who extended hospitality each Sunday, providing delicious refreshments as well as cleaning up. The calendar for the first half of 2013 is up. You are invited to use this as an opportunity to get to know others and build relationships.

*Please Note - Pastor Emily will be going on vacation from Dec. 24th - Jan. 12th. She will return to the office on Sunday, Jan. 13th. During this time, you are encouraged to connect with Meina Ko, our Minister of Discipleship for any pastoral care concerns or needs. She can be reached in the office at 510.452.1020 or via email (meinako12@gmail.com). Additionally, the church office will be closed on Dec. 24th and 25th.