English Ministry News and Notes 2016-4-24

• Step On It - This Saturday, April 30th, 15 committed cyclists will ride from Vallejo to Livermore raising funds for KCVS. You are urged to hold the cyclists, rest stop churches (a total of 5!), accompanying drivers, and all volunteers in God's care. And, it's never too late to give generously! Great thanks to Burt, Becky, and Ben for their vision, planning, and organizing.
• Covenant Relations Sunday, May 1st – We will lift up our Covenant Relationships with missionary Marilyn Chan in Cambodia, and missions partnership with Youth & Child Visionary Ministries (YCVM). It’ll be an important time for updates and deepening. Your special offering goes to support our Relationships.
• District Conference - mark your calendars and register now for the Bridges District Conference "In Christ You Are a New Creation: Transformation in times of Transition" on May 7th at Pinole UMC, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm, for a day of Annual Conference and General Conference briefing, training for SPRC, Trustee, Finance, and celebrating our victories.
• Pentecost is Around the Corner - Mark your calendars for a celebration of the Holy Spirit and our beloved church's 129th anniversary on Sunday, May 15th. We will worship jointly at 10:30a.m. followed by a fellowship luncheon. Please plan to be present!
• Don't Miss Out on the New Study of Acts! We gather each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for a time of rich learning and growing.
• Lend Your Voice - Yvonne will be leading our joint Pentecost choir in a special acapella piece. All voices encouraged. Practice will be held on 5/7 Saturday at 10:30am and 5/14 at 9:30 am to 11:30am. Please let Pastor Emily or Yvonne know of your participation.