Prayers 12 22 2013
*Welcome to Christmas Sunday! Joint English Worship followed by a Christmas pageant here at the YMCA; our Cantonese congregation will be joining us as well
*Next Sunday, Dec. 29 will return to our regular schedule
*Christmas Eve Service on Tuesday night, 7:00, in the sanctuary; reading the Christmas story, special music and reception; Everyone who comes—please bring something to share like cookies and snacks; memorable experience of light in the midst of darkness
*Pledges and donations are still welcome for the 2014 canvass—Walking in the Light; please fill out a pledge card if you haven’t done so already; one is included in your bulletins
*2014 Thailand Mission Trip in June, 1st meeting next Sunday, 1:00, sanctuary; if interested, please attend; Jon Ng and Ricky Wong
*Reception Ministry begins on January 18th, 3:00; come for a ribbon-cutting celebration
*All-Church Leaders Launch, Saturday, Jan. 4th, 8:30 to begin our 2014 work; plan to attend
*Honoring Dr. Chuck on Saturday, Feb. 8th, 1:30 at ABSW as a pastor, professor, and theologian; see me to register or Butch & Gayle Chan
Prayer Concerns
*Nicodemus Tom, Kenneth and Eunice Tom’s baby born on Dec. 5th, still in the neonatal intensive care unit receiving help with breathing; hoping to come home before Christmas
Benediction
The grace of the child be with you all
during these disruptive days,
these holidays,
these healing days,
these holy days. Amen.
Merry Christmas to all!