Announcements

Announcements for the Month:

• Church Membership records refresh: Church membership is granted either through baptism at our church or through completing an application form. We would like to undergo a records clean-up effort in the first quarter of the year, which may result in having some church members having to complete an application again. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are trying to convert to digital records. Instructions are forthcoming from Brodie and Fanny 

• Easter events: 

  • • • For those interested in getting baptized at Easter time, please let Brodie know by February 8th. 

      • Children's Easter Choir will be starting soon. Three songs will be presented during the Joint Easter Service on April 5th. Contact Amy if you have any questions.

• Sign Up for Family Fellowship that meets 3rd Sunday of each month: In 2026, we are adjusting our "Young Families Fellowship" to expand to be our "Families Fellowship." The Family Fellowship meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 4 pm to 7 pm for a potluck and then break up into smaller discussion groups on family-themed topics. 

  • • Here are the 2 breakout groups you can choose from:

      • • Breakout group #1: Mama Bear Apologetics (Click here to learn more about this book option)

        • Breakout group #2: Purposeful and Persistent Parenting (Click here to learn more about this book option)

    • We will be supplying each family one copy of the book for the break-out group they sign-up for. As the church is covering the book cost, we ask that you commit to attend as many gatherings as you can. Please RSVP your copy of the book with Brodie and Fanny by specifying which breakout group you want to join. To secure your book, please RSVP by the first Sunday of February (February 1st).

    • These will be peer led discussion groups. We will rotate discussion facilitation around the group. If you want to co-facilitate with your spouse, you can. Preparation for all members is just reading the chapter in advance of the monthly meeting. 

• Mini-Service is back: Elementary aged kids are invited to join the Worship Service every 2nd Sunday at 11:00 am. Instead of going to class, all Elementary Sunday School students will start in the sanctuary for a time of worship singing and a short mini-sermon. After that, they will be escorted back to their classrooms for the rest of class time. Contact Amy if you have any questions.

• 2025 Giving Summaries are ready to be emailed by request: If you would like your 2025 giving summary (i.e. offerings and tithes) emailed to you, please send an email to Brodie. Please expect a response within a week after your request. 

• We need teachers for Elementary Sunday School: Volunteer teachers will require a background check. Contact Amy if you are interested in serving in this ministry.

• Want to be added to the WhatsApp group chat for upcoming gatherings and events? Reach out to Mike to be added to the Bible Study WhatsApp group.

• Interested in volunteering for bringing snacks during Connections? Here is the voluntary sign-up Google sheet.

• Parking on the street for the church and ministry center: As a courtesy to our neighbors, please avoid parking in front of their mailboxes. Some deliveries are made on the weekends and we don't want to block access to mailboxes or walkways.

Current Ways to Connect:

• Men's, Women's, and Combined small groups + fellowships are in full swing. If you have interest in learning more about the schedule, please contact Sir Sain or Penny L or Brodie or Fanny. Here's the schedule:

  • • 1st and 3rd Friday nights: During these gatherings, we will spend time singing worship songs and praying together about various topics. We will be meeting in the big garage in the Ministry Center at 7 pm. Contact Sam if you have questions.

    • 2nd and 4th Friday nights: English Bible Study. Open to all adults (College and up). We will have a childcare rotation if you bring your kids. If you are interested in joining a Bible Study group, reach out to Mike.

    • 3rd Sundays: Family fellowships. We meet in the Ministry Center from 4 pm to 7 pm. Anyone at any stage of life that is interested in discussing topics that matter to families (e.g. Christian perspective on parenting and raising kids) is welcome. If you want to learn more, reach out to Brodie or Fanny.

    • Monthly: Men and Women fellowships meet separately. Contact Sir Sain and Penny if you are interested on being added to the email invitation list.

• Connections snack and fellowship on Sundays after English Worship. 

  • • Connections Sign-up sheet: For those interested in signing up for providing snacks during Connections time, please use this Google sheet.

• Church-lunch on second Sundays of each month.

Current Opportunities to Serve:

• If you are interested in playing an instrument in the sanctuary during the postlude (the time after announcements as we transition to Connections time), please contact Andrew. 

• If you are interested in being a supporting singer to the worship leader, please contact Andrew. 

• We are in need of volunteers to teach/help with Children's Worship and Sunday School. If you are interested in serving in this area, please contact Corina, Stephanie, or Amy. We need teachers in particular. Volunteer teachers will require a background check. Contact Amy if you can assist.

• If you are interested in serving in the Audio/Visual team, please contact Andrew or Jeff. Training will be provided, so no experience required.

• Parents of Youth are invited to participate and help out during Youth events. For more information, contact Ivana.

• For those interested in signing up for providing snacks during Connections time, please use this Google sheet.

Standing Announcements for Sunday Worship:

• The following Sunday ministries are active:

  • • English Worship Service at 9:30 am.

    • Children's Worship (2 years old through fifth grade) starts in the sanctuary for worship singing with the adults at 9:30am and then move downstairs from 9:45-10:30am for children's activities.

    • Mini-service is in the sanctuary every 2nd Sunday from 11-11:30 am. This is an intergenerational family service where kids and parents worship together once a month.

    • Adult Sunday School class will meet in the Church Office from 11-12:30pm.

    • Youth (middle and high school) Sunday School class will meet in the Fellowship Hall from 11-12:30pm. 

    • Children's Sunday School classes (2 years old through fifth grade) will meet in the classrooms downstairs from 11-12:30pm.

• Current church guidance is: if ANY member of your family is ill, please keep your entire family at home. If you have had direct exposure to a COVID positive case, please come back after testing negative or being asymptomatic.