GEMS “Garden Party” kickoff is on Tuesday night at 7 pm. Girls in grades 3 – 8 are invited to join us. Our theme for 2018 – 2019 is “Be a Blessing” based on 2 Corinthians 9:8.

From The Worship Sourcebook

Ten days after the ascension of Christ and fifty days after his resurrection, the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples on the day of Pentecost. In the first century, Pentecost was already an established Jewish festival also known as the Feast of Weeks, which drew people from many nations back to Jerusalem (Lev. 23:15-21; Deut. 16:16). Pentecost symbolizes a new beginning.

“In celebrating Pentecost, the church: expresses gratitude for Christ fulfilling his promise to send “another counselor” (John 14:16), celebrates the work of the Spirit in renewing all of creation, professes confidence in the Spirit’s power for its mission, and grows in awareness of its calling to reach the world with the gospel.”

Join us as we remember the death of Jesus Christ and then celebrate with joy His glorious Resurrection.

Good Friday
Friday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for our Good Friday service with Communion as we remember the death of Jesus Christ.

Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 1 at 10:30 a.m.
We will be joined by the Korean congregation as we celebrate Christ’s glorious resurrection with the cantata “The Lamb” directed by Mr. Suk Lee.  Our service will be followed by an Easter brunch

First Sunday of Advent worship service
Sunday, Dec. 3 at 10:30 a.m.

Second Sunday of Advent service
Sunday, Dec.10 at 10:30 a.m.

Third Sunday of Advent service
with Children’s Christmas Pageant
Sunday, Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m.

Fourth Sunday of Advent Christmas Eve Service
with “God with Us” Cantata
Sunday, Dec. 24 at 10:30 a.m.

Christmas Day Celebration of Lessons and Carols
Monday, Dec. 25 at 10:00 a.m.

Join us for an old fashioned Hymn Sing on the evening of October 29 at 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends!  It will be followed by a dessert potluck, so bring your favorite dessert as well.

Mark your calendars for a Back To School Family Fun Night at the church on Friday, August 25 at 5:00 pm. Join others for dinner and ‘Minute to Win it’ games. It will be a blast!!

Volunteers are needed to perform mock interviews for the residents of Alameda Point Collaborative.  The days are July 17, 24, 31, and August 4 between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm.  Two or three hour increments are greatly appreciated.  Sectors that would be useful to have represented include Healthcare, Technology, Construction, Trades, Administration, Hospitality, and Management.  If you are interested in serving, please contact Rosalyn Oyenuga at ROyenuga@apcollaborative.org.

Come help cook and serve a free breakfast at Alameda Point Collaborative Residence on Saturday, May 20.  A breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage and ham, pancakes, syrup, strawberries, fruits, muffins, orange juice, coffee, tea, and milk will be served from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.  We’re asking volunteers to come at 8:30 to prepare the food and to do the set ups, and then to take an hour afterward to clean up.  If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please stop by the bulletin board by the Fellowship Hall and sign-up.

Children’s Christian Theater Camp (CCTC) is happening again this summer from June 26-30!  This marks our 3rd year of having the opportunity to spend a week sharing God’s love with the kids who come and teaching them how to glorify God through singing, acting, and dancing. See the CCTC page to register.

This Sunday is our GEMS Girls’ Club Sunday. Throughout this GEMS season we have been learning what it means to receive God’s love! God asks us to accept His invitation – He asks us to open our hearts to His personal, pursuing love. And when we do, the overflow continues. His all-encompassing love flows through us and into others.

Join us this Sunday, May 7, at our 10:30 service. We’d love to have you!