English Ministry News and Notes 2016-4-10

• We Welcome Deacon Mike Friedrich – Deacon Mike is a 3rd career Deacon, called to ordained ministry after careers in entertainment and union organizing. He graduated from PSR in 2013 and is on track to be ordained this coming June. He is appointed to the Bridges District as an Emerging Ministries Specialist, working primarily on the community micro-loan ministry called “Jubilee Initiative,” working with dozens of congregations in imagining their future through “Resurrection Conversations,” and is active in “Friends of Wadi Foquin,” a beleaguered village in Palestine. He lives in Berkeley with his partner Lee Marrs and 3 cats.
• The New Series is Off! Great thanks to Pastor Moon and Leon for leading us in tackling the book of Acts. Come join the learning and growing.
• Please Note: Pastor Emily and family will be on vacation starting Mar. 30th - Apr. 16th. For pastoral emergencies and needs, please connect with Pastor Meina. Additionally, Theresa is out of the church office until Apr. 5th.
• Shepherding Ministry Sunday - We will celebrate the ministry of care and connection next Sunday, Apr. 17th. Our faithful shepherds - Brenda, Donna, Ed, and Jane - will share in worship. Following worship, please plan to stay for a special fellowship lunch and a time of community building.
• The Kumi Benefit Ride is rolling along, and needs your support. Check the bulletin board in the social hall for ways you can help, and encourage your friends to donate online at www.ycvm.org. Help us "Brake the Cycle of Poverty" as we raise $30,000 for Kumi Christian Visionary School in Uganda. For details, see Burt, Ben, or Becky. We will be needing volunteers to transport riders and bikes back to Vallejo from Livermore at 4:30pm.