Sunday, April 13, 2008

 

Mark Your Calendars:

No Friday Night Fellowship  this week.  Next meeting is Friday, April 25th, 7:30 p.m.

 

Pioneer Clubs  meets this Friday, April 18^th, 7:00 p.m.

 

Pioneer Clubs Trip to Noah’s Ark  exhibit, today, 1:00 p.m.

 

“Good Soil” Showing   on Saturday, April 26^th, 7:00 p.m.  This new release is set in Japan in the early 1600’s.  It is an inspiring story of one man’s faith to stand firm in the face of the growing Tokugawa persecution.  The film is in Japanese and English.  The movie’s creator, Craig Shimahara, will speak after the showing about the movie and also the history of Christianity in Japan.  Invite your friends. Admission is free.

 

Joyful Noise Music Camp  is August 4-8 for grades K-8.  “God’s World is Awesome” so get ready to experience the fantastic energy and fun of collective music-making with our wonderful staff led by musical director George Makinto.  Pick up a flyer at the Connection Table.

 

Church Family Retreat  will be over the Labor Day weekend, Saturday to Monday, August 30 – September 1, with optional Friday segment.  Rev. Ron Matsuda will be the adult speaker. 

 

Getting Connected:

A Warm Welcome to Rev. Dr. Dennis McFadden!  Dr. McFadden serves as President/CEO of Atherton Baptist Homes in Alhambra. He came to his present ministry nearly eleven years ago after a 22-year pastoral ministry, including a decade as senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Torrance.

 

“Let’s Do Lunch Again!”  Come and share an afternoon of kindness to benefit the Asian American Christian Counseling Service.  Sunday, April 20th, 12:30-3:30pm. At Almansor Court in Alhambra.  Questions? Flyers are available at the Connection Central table, contact Eleanor (310)377-0411, or go to www.aaccs.org.

 

2007 Family Retreat Group Photos  are available at the Connection Central table. Pick up your copy today.  A BIG thank you to Dr. Don for preparing the photos and packages!

 

Ministry Opportunities:

Mexico Missions Trip -  Application forms are due May 4^th. Serve alongside the youth, alongside your son or daughter in the mission field. The date for this year's trip is August 11-17th. For more information talk to Kevin Mats.

 

Prayer Time  on Sunday mornings, 8:00 a.m., is open to all to join together for praise and prayer in Room 1.

 

Reminders:

We are Preparing an Updated Telephone Directory ~ Add your changes in the  “MARK-UP” directory at the Connection Central table.   

 

 

Small Group / Fellowship Schedule

 

Facilitator	Host/Location	Schedule	Next Mtg
Kaz (A.S.K.)	Rm. 3	Sun 11:00am	Apr 20
Don/Marlene (LifeSavers)	Local Home	Sun. 11:45am	Apr 13
Kevin T.	Rm. 5/6	Tue. 7:30pm	Apr 29
Rev. Sam	Local Home	Wed. 8:00pm	May 14
Dean	Rm. 5/6	Wed. 8:15pm	Apr 16
Charlene (M&M)	Rm. 5/6	Thu. 9:15am	Apr 17
June	Local Home	Wed. 1:00pm	Apr 23
Eleanor (WBS)	Local home	Thu. 7:30pm	Apr 24
David/Alice (Home Fellowship)	Local home	Fri. 7:30pm	TBD
Cynthia (1 Peter)	Rm. 5/6	Sat. 7:30am	Apr 26
College / Young Adults	Local home	Sat. 10:30am	May 10

 

 

 

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