English Ministry News and Notes 2016-12-18

• Let's Go Caroling - Connect with Becky (if you haven’t already) if you plan to go caroling tomorrow! Bring joy to others by sharing your voice!
• Calling All Bakers - Get out the mixers and sifters: your delicious treats are invited for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day refreshments! Thank you!
• Celebrate Christmas - this year's calendar invites us to celebrate Christmas in worship and community. You are warmly invited to Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship, Dec. 24th, at 7:00 p.m. Invite friends and family to this beautiful time of remembering the story and sharing the music. On Christmas morn, we'll gather at 10:30 a.m. for a creative joint worship. Again, friends and family are invited and welcome!
• Sunday School Rests - Please note that there will not be Sunday School next Sunday, Dec. 25th. Adults will also rest on Jan. 1st and resume on the 8th.
• Please Note - the church office will be closed Dec. 26th - 28th. For pastoral emergencies, please connect with Pastor Emily via email or cell phone.
• AO Circuit Holy Land Pilgrimage - We will be traveling to the Middle East from May 1st - 12th with our circuit brothers and sisters. The trip cost is $3,250 and includes airfare, ground transportation, hotels, all meals, honorariums, and gratuities. The first installment representing your commitment to the trip is required by Jan. 5th ($1,500). Checks can be made out to CCUMC with Pilgrimage in the memo line. Interested? Questions? Connect with Pastor Emily.