English Ministry News and Notes 2-17-13

*The Season of Lent Has Begun! During this special 40 day season, we are invited to intentionally (re)turn to God. We do so through self-examination and taking on practices that draw us back to the heart of God. As a way to observe Lent, you are invited to participate in weekly S.O.U.P (Sundays of Uniting Prayer.) We will gather each Sunday after worship in the Annex (listen for the gong!) for a delicious bowl of hot soup, time for contemplation and praying.

 

*Prayer Invitations:

• Pui Fong, our Minister of Spiritual Growth & Formation, will be presenting her comprehensive exam proposal this Wednesday Feb. 20th. Please hold her in prayer.
• We just got an email from Silver Omakenyi that two sponsored children: Sheilaand Sarah are both ill and bed ridden. Let us surround them in God’s care.

 

*Please Note: The church office will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18th, in observance of President’s Day. Also, Meina Ko, Minister of Discipleship will be on vacation during the coming week. She will return to the office on Tuesday, Feb. 26th.

 

*Adventure in Faith Monthly Chapel - We will hold our monthly chapel time with 49 children on Wednesday, Feb. 27th. We will gather at 2:30 p.m. for run through and prep. You are invited to pitch in and/or pray for this ministry.

 

*Congregational Vitality Workshop, Mar. 2nd - There's still room for you to be a part of this exciting day. Thus far, we have 8 people attending! The workshop will be held at Lake Park UMC, from 9:30 - 4:30 p.m. (The day is broken into 2 sessions. If you are able only to make one, you are still welcome.)

 

*Seeking: Financial Secretary - We give great thanks for the many years of service that Laura Chan devoted to this role. She ended her time in December. We are in great need of someone to step up and say, “Yes!” Please connect with Pastor Emily or Adrienne, Finance Chair for more information about this role.