English Ministry News and Notes 2-24-13

*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. Great thanks to Becky & Al, Laura & Steve for preparing the soup today.

*Youth Gathering...Today!  After SOUP in the Gather Room.

*Congregational Vitality Workshop, Saturday, Mar. 2nd @ Lake Park UMC. There’s still room for your participation!  Please connect with Pastor Emily.

*LMUMC Food Pantry Workday, Saturday, Mar. 9th, from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

*Prayer Invitations:

• Pui Fong, our Minister of Spiritual Growth & Formation, presented her comprehensive exam proposal this past Wednesday Feb. 20th, and passed! Praise God!
• Silver Omakenyi informs us that YCVM will hold two Board Meetings in the upcoming weeks: on Sunday, Mar. 3rd, and again on Sunday, Mar. 10th. Let us hold them and the ministry in prayer.
• Please pray for all those who are considering and discerning baptism, confirmation, and membership here at CCUMC.

*Are You Interested in Baptism, Confirmation, or Membership here at CCUMC?  Please connect with Pastor Emily consider your journey as an active, intentional disciple.

*Seeking: Financial Secretary  - Have you noticed that it’s taken us extra long to get you your annual acknowledgment letter?  It’s because we need a 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.