English Ministry News and Notes 1-13-13

*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 TODAY for the special rate of $10 (adults and youth), $8 (for children 6-12).

*Human Relations Sunday & Special Offering – Next Sunday, Jan. 20th, we celebration one of 6 Special Sundays in the UMC. We set aside this day as a call to "the Church to recognize the right of all God's children in realizing their potential as human beings in relationship with each other” (Book of Discipline.) This day of social action and raising awareness aims to heal social ills at the national level.  It supports Community Developers, UM Voluntary Service, and the Youth Offender Rehabilitation Program.  If you’d like to learn more about any of these programs, please visit www.gbgmumc.org.  Our special preacher will be Rev. Ann Jefferson.

*Mission Exchange with Rev. Martin Odi – CCUMC will welcome Rev. Odi to the Bay Area on Jan. 30th.  During his 5 days here, he will preach, meet with the Missions Ministry Team (MMT), speak at a special Mission Exchange event, and meet with the congregation.  Please make every effort to connect  during this time to learn more about Youth and Child Visionary Ministry.  For questions, please connect with members of the MMT.

*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.