English Ministr News and Notes 2015-11-15

• Charge Conference Today! We will gather at 1:00 p.m. for a (hopefully) short meeting to celebrate ministries and prepare for the upcoming year. All members are encouraged and urged to attend. Please welcome Rev. Chuck Cordes and wife, Stella.
• Photo Shoots - Today and next Sunday (Nov. 15th and 22nd) we have a team of photographers ready to take your picture! We would very much like to update our "photo wall." PLEASE be sure to have your picture taken. Both Sundays, you can take your picture between 10:30 and 11:00 in the upstairs Chapel, or starting at 12:15 in the upstairs chapel, main sanctuary, or outside in our courtyard. Gather your family and make sure to have a picture taken!
• Stewardship Response Cards - Our annual invitation for you to renew your membership commitments through your presence, prayers, gifts, service, and witness are available. Please prayerfully fill out and return on Thanksgiving Sunday, Nov. 22nd.
• Thanksgiving Family Night - We will be hosting the families of our Homework Club this Friday, Nov. 20th from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Plans are underway. Your presence, hospitality, and service are greatly appreciated and requested. Please sign up this Sunday to pitch in!
• All Church Work Day - You are invited to pitch in on Saturday, Nov. 21st any time between 8:30 and 2:00 p.m. Please see Al for more info.
• Celebrating Thanksgiving - We'll be holding our community Thanksgiving celebration on Sunday, Nov. 22nd. Worship will begin for both English and Chinese communities at 9:30 a.m. A special thanksgiving luncheon will be provided—no need to bring anything but yourselves!
• Advent Begins - The wonderful season of anticipation and waiting for the birth of our Savior begins on Sunday, Nov. 29th. Our theme this year is Prepare the Way. Let us ready our hearts and minds to welcome the Christ child once again.
• Christmas Poinsettias - You are invited to contribute a poinsettia to our sanctuary's Christmas beauty. Each plant is $10. Sign ups will be taken through Nov. 29th. Thank you!
• Prayer Invites: Please remember KCVS as they hold their first nursery graduation on Friday, Nov. 20th, followed by an Annual General Meeting for parents and teachers.