English Ministry News and Notes 2016-5-1

• Great Thanks for a Wonderful 1st Bike Benefit - thank you for your generosity in time, presence, gifts, and service! We're well on our way!
• Missionary Sunday, May 22nd - We are happy to welcome back Rev's George Martzen and Chin Cheak Yu to CCUMC later in May. Rev. George is in the Bay to celebrate his graduation from the Doctors of Ministry program. They will be preaching in the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. service. At 1:00 p.m., we welcome missionary Katherine Parker serving in Nepal. Please plan to be present!
• 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 Potluck fellowship luncheon. Please plan to be present!
• 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.
• Kitchen Towel Washing Rotation ~ CM and EM members are taking turns bringing home the kitchen towels to wash each month. Please sign up in the kitchen if you’re willing to help! We thank Leily and Walter Chew for their many years of having done this for us!