English Ministry News and Notes 2016-7-3

• Today, we mark a new beginning as Pastor Meina officially becomes CCUMC's Associate Pastor. We welcome her and invite your prayers for her leadership and ordination journey. Praise be to God for this gracious blessing.
• Let's start a CCUMC Ukulele Band! If you like music, ukulele might be the perfect instrument for you. It's guaranteed you can play 2-4 chords on your first lesson! Come and find out by staying after fellowship hour today. We have some extra ukuleles for novices to try. Ages 9 and up. Guitarists are also welcome to bring their instruments and join in the fun.
• And We're Off! Adventures in Faith begins this week. Please hold this vital ministry of sharing faith in your prayers. Please pray for the leadership team, the volunteers, and all the wonderful students!
• You're Invited: Yvonne and Albert would like to invite you, the church family, to celebrate Cyrus' high school graduation on Saturday, July 9th, from noon to 4 here at church. RSVP’s are encouraged by Thursday via email (yvonnemschu@gmail.) or phone (510 835 8439).
• Camping Fund Special Offering - You're invited to support our youth and young adults as they take on faith expanding opportunities through camps and missions. This special offering will be taken next Sunday, July 10th.
• Kumi Update - Aeri recently visited our friends and partners in Kumi. She will be sharing during Mission Moment on Sunday, July 10th, followed by a more in depth update after worship. Please plan to attend!
• Kumi Benefit Dinner Planning - support our new leadership (Michelle & Emiko) by pitching in with the benefit dinner planning. First meeting held next Sunday, July 10th, at 2:00 p.m.