English Ministry News and Notes 12-30-12

*Great Thanks to Poinsettia Donors - Adrienne & Rich Fong (in memory of our parents), Derek Lang, Eddie & Arlene Lang (in memory of our parents), Val & Jeff Kuan, Donna Chan Chu (in memory of our parents), Peggy & Larry Woon, Lisa Ahn, Brenda & Vince Wong (in celebration of grandchildren), Pastor Emily & Steven Chen, Aeri Lee & Ben Wong, Ben Lang, Anna & David Wong, Elsie Wan, James Yu, Mabel & CK Lee, Ulander Pang, Feng Ying & Wayne, Lucy Zhou, Y.F. Fan Wu, Winnie Pon, Linda Woo, Mei Hwei Lee, Leo & Helena Lin, Lin Kam Huey, Donna Louie. Please take one home after service today!

*Please note - The church office will be closed Monday, Dec. 31st, and Tuesday, Jan. 1st for New Year's. Pastor Emily will be out of the office through Jan. 12th. For pastoral care and concerns, please connect with Meina Ko (510.452.1020 or meina-ko12@gmail.com)

*New Year's Day Hike - You are warmly invited to this annual tradition: kicking off the new calendar year with warm fellowship and time in God's beautiful creation. Hikers will gather at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 1st followed by dinner together. Please connect with Becky to RSVP and for details (meeting point, etc.).

*Small Group Ministries Starting a New Season - Small Groups will begin anew the 2nd week in January (Jan. 8th and 9th). If you would like to learn more about Small Groups and their impact on our spiritual lives, please connect with any facilitator: Brenda, Becky, Burt, Charlie, Jane, or Steve. Every member of CCUMC is strongly encouraged to participate in a Small Group!

*LMUMC Food Pantry Work Day - Our monthly work day is on Saturday, Jan. 12th, from 9:00 - 1:00 p.m. If you have never served in this ministry, this is a great way to start off the new year! To learn more, connect with Jane.

*Church Appreciation Luncheon - We are SO thankful for the presence of each person at CCUMC. We'd like to gather and celebrate together on Sunday, Jan. 27th. We will be having a special luncheon at Peony Restaurant nearby. RSVP with Becky before Jan. 13th for the special rate of $10 (adults and youth), $8 (for children 6-12).

*Prayer Need: Our children and youth Sunday School program is very much in need of coordination and leadership. This important ministry program is a key way we walk with the children and youth of the church. It can also be a vital outreach to our Homework Club students. We need to build it up. We need to strengthen it. Please pray for God's leading and provision. A special training for any and all wanting to support this ministry will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26th from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Please consider being a part of the day.