· Executive Council Meeting: We will have an Executive Council Meeting after today’s worship service. All members of the council are reminded to attend the meeting.
· We are delighted and honor to congratulate Saya Paul Myint Htet Htin Ya for his successful completion of the doctoral degree in theology (D.Th) at the Hong Kong's Lutheran School of Theology. Saya Paul is one of the eleven scholarship recipients of our church for two consecutive years. Saya Paul will return to Myanmar Institute of Theology to continue serving our Lord in the teaching ministry. Here’s what Saya Paul wrote to us:
“I just got the result of my oral defense. I am qualified. I passed it. Praise the Lord! There are only a few English corrections. The committee officially announced that I successfully finished my D.Th and am qualified. Thank you for all your prayer and financial support. Love, Paul”
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
August 23, 2009 Announcements
** Congratulations to Paul & Cynthia Thwin for their second child who was born yesterday, Aug 22, 2009, at 9:32am. The proud parents named the child "Addison." She was 7 pounds 1 oz and 19" long. Both mom and daughter are doing very well.
· BCANA Day: Today is the Burmese Christian Association of North America day at our church. We, as a member of the association, are observing and celebrating the day during the worship service. We also have flyer available with regards to the information and ministries of BCANA.
· Back to School Fair at Oakland Unified School District: The new school year is just around the corner--school starts on August 31st in the OUSD! Because newly arrived families are often disconnected from essential educational services like tutoring, after school programs and rec center resources, and because refugee families often lack essential back-to-school supplies, the Oakland Unified School District's Refugee & Asylee Student Assistance Program is hosting a 2009 Back to School Fair on Saturday, August 29th from 12:00-3:00 pm!
The fair will provide:
1. Information on after school programs, adult education programs, community centers and other importance resources for refugee families
2. Tools and tips to help parents support their children in school
3. Free back-to-school supplies
4. Food and fun!
· Burmese Christian Family Camp of SF Bay Area: The annual Burmese Christian Family Camp will be held over the labor day weekend Sep 5 to Sep 7, 2009. If you are interested, the registration fees are $125 per adult, $104 for age 4-10 years old and $4 for under age 4. The registration fees included lodging for 2 nights and 6 meals. Also, if you want to go for a day trip, the cost will be $10 for a ground fee and $8.50 per meal. You need to register today to get the discounted fees on a full 3 days camping. The registration form will be available after the worship service. The church will subsidize as follows:
- 3 days camper: $30.00
- 1 day trip: $18.50 and free transportation – new comers (refugees)
- 1 day trip: $10.00 and free transportation – non new comers
· BCANA Day: Today is the Burmese Christian Association of North America day at our church. We, as a member of the association, are observing and celebrating the day during the worship service. We also have flyer available with regards to the information and ministries of BCANA.
· Back to School Fair at Oakland Unified School District: The new school year is just around the corner--school starts on August 31st in the OUSD! Because newly arrived families are often disconnected from essential educational services like tutoring, after school programs and rec center resources, and because refugee families often lack essential back-to-school supplies, the Oakland Unified School District's Refugee & Asylee Student Assistance Program is hosting a 2009 Back to School Fair on Saturday, August 29th from 12:00-3:00 pm!
The fair will provide:
1. Information on after school programs, adult education programs, community centers and other importance resources for refugee families
2. Tools and tips to help parents support their children in school
3. Free back-to-school supplies
4. Food and fun!
· Burmese Christian Family Camp of SF Bay Area: The annual Burmese Christian Family Camp will be held over the labor day weekend Sep 5 to Sep 7, 2009. If you are interested, the registration fees are $125 per adult, $104 for age 4-10 years old and $4 for under age 4. The registration fees included lodging for 2 nights and 6 meals. Also, if you want to go for a day trip, the cost will be $10 for a ground fee and $8.50 per meal. You need to register today to get the discounted fees on a full 3 days camping. The registration form will be available after the worship service. The church will subsidize as follows:
- 3 days camper: $30.00
- 1 day trip: $18.50 and free transportation – new comers (refugees)
- 1 day trip: $10.00 and free transportation – non new comers
Sunday, August 2, 2009
August 2, 2009 Announcement
* Northern California Trip: We are planning a day trip to Redding, 3 hours drive north of Oakland, on Aug 15th (Sat) to have a recreation and relaxation time for the seniors (45 yrs young and over) and the young adults. We will be visiting the farm home of Ken and Annette Beazell, a very fine Christian couple that ardently support our church new comers and refugees’ ministry. Please sign up as soon as possible, so that we can get head counts for transportation and food arrangements. Details will follow shortly. We, including YAF and Women Fellowship leaders, will meet in the Board Room after the worship service to plan this event.
* Meeting with OUSD: Newcomers parents are invited to meet with Lauren today at 3:30 pm to talk about Back-to-School preparation. Also ideas about what activities to do with their children during the summer months, and how to help their children learn and practice English will be discussed. Please meet in the Fireside Room.
* Executive Council Meeting: The moderator is calling an EC meeting on August 16, 2009, after the Sunday Worship Service. Please make every effort to attend this meeting as there will be important and crucial issues related to the future of our church will be discussed.
* We have collected $1,419 on the last Sunday special collection during the worship service to honor and celebrate the life and missions of the Rev. Dr. Adoniram Judson in Myanmar. This on-going collection will benefit and support the missions of the Myanmar Baptist Convention.
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