Sunday, December 27, 2015

English Ministry News and Notes 2015-12-27

  • Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year! Please note that the church office will be closed Dec. 28th, 29th, and Jan. 1st.
  • We send our snow-trippers off today! Please hold our young people and their chaperones in your prayers for meaningful, fun-filled, and safe time together. Please also lift Pastor Moon and his health concerns in God’s light.
  • Looking Ahead to January - Please note these special worship and learning opportunities:
    • Jan. 10th - Aeri spent all of September in Uganda with her last week in Kumi. She will bring a word to us during worship and host a report back over lunch. Bring your questions, ideas, and prayers for our ongoing partnership with Kumi Christian Visionary School.
    • Jan. 17th - Human Relations Sunday: We welcome the Rev. Debbie Lee and her colleagues to worship. She will be preaching about the theme of accompaniment. There will be a special opportunity to learn more about accompanying families and youth seeking asylum. Please also remember that this is a special offering Sunday.
    • Jan. 24th - Laity Sunday: We give thanks for and celebrate the ministry of you, the laity. Come, ready to hear a message from our English Ministry Council leaders.
  • Prayer Invite: Cloud Cheung will be confirmed next Sunday, Jan. 3rd. You are invited to hold him in your prayers ahead of this special day.