Announcements

Announcements for the Month:

• The English Ministry Bible Study group is studying the New Testament book of Mark. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays, with the next one on May 9th at Sir Sain or Penny L's house. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reach out to Sir Sain or Penny L if you need the address.

• Vacation Bible School (VBS) is coming!

  • • Date: June 23–27
      Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
      Ages: Pre-K to 6th Grade (Children entering these grades in Fall 2025)

    • You can register with this link.

    • High Schoolers, College, or Adult volunteers can contact Apple or Amy if you are interested in serving at VBS.

• If you are parents where at least one of your children is 5 years old or younger, and you want to join a Young Families Small Group that meets once a month, please contact Brodie.

• Donations for Children’s Rooms: We are taking donations for the RSDA cry room + kid’s rooms and Ministry Center kid’s room. We are seeking toys, books, and furniture in new or good working condition. Take pictures of the items and send them to Mike for review. If purchasing new, please have item approved before buying to prevent duplicates or insufficient space.

• 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. Here's the schedule:

  • • 1st weekend: Young family fellowships.

    • 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 week (mid-week): Men and Women fellowships meet separately.

• 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.

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

• 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.

    • 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.