English Ministry News and Notes 4-21-13

*4th Annual YCVM Benefit Dinner Planning - You are invited to plan, organize, and get ready for our annual benefit to be held on Friday, July 26th, at Peony Restaurant. The first planning meeting happens today at 12:45 p.m.

*Adventure in Faith, April - Mark your calendars to pitch in at our monthly chapel, Apr. 24th. We'll gather at 2:30 for prayer and practice and then go on at 3:30 p.m.

*Interested in Missions? Curious about ministry beyond our walls? You are invited to come to a Missions Ministry Team meeting. The next one will be held Friday, Apr. 26th at 7:00 p.m. For more info, connect with Donna or Steve.

*Support Kids to Go to Camp - Next Sunday, Apr.28th, we will take a special offering for our Youth Camping Fund. Your donation will support and enable children and youth in our congregation and community to participate in important faith building opportunities through the camping ministry. Last year, we
sent 4 kids to camp. This year, we hope to send 6. Thanks in advance for your generosity!

*Mark Your Calendars Now - Children & Youth Sunday School Ministry Team will gather on Saturday, May 5th, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. This time will be used for training and prepping. You are welcome to come...just out of curiosity! Please RSVP to Pastor Emily asap. Thanks.


*Prayer Invitations -
- We lift up all those hurting (physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually) due to the bombings and subsequent violence in Boston. We yearn for healing. We pray for the Holy Spirit to protect us from deepening fear and the spirit of revenge.
- We received news and pictures this week that Grace Among, one of the sponsored YCVM youth, returned home with a very nasty open wound on her right foot. After consulting doctors, it sounds like surgery is needed. Please hold Grace and the YCVM community in your prayers.

*Homework Club Summer Program Welcomes You - The summer program has begun registering students. We welcome students who are entering kindergartners to 5th graders. If you would like more information, please connect with Pastor Emily, Meina, or Ms. Li.