CONNECTIONS

No Sunday Worship Service:   We will away to Pepperdine University next weekend and there will be NO service on Sunday, June 30.

Worship Service:  We are continuing the topic on "Loving Father" and Eileen will be our guest speaker today.  May the Spirit of the Lord anoint her message.

Spiritual Maturity Class:  Karen will be teaching this class in Grace Hall today from Bill Bright's book, "A Handbook for Christian Maturity." Meet in Grace Hall, 11:30 a.m.

ThrYve Community:  Come fellowship with other young adults and study the gospel of Mark together! Contact Tiffany Lin at squeakypoof@gmail.com for more info.

Family Life Community:  Family Life is currently focused on "Building Community."  We are having fun watching videos, playing games, and spending time to share, pray, and support one another.  Join us at 8 p.m. in E-9.  Contact John Shao at john_shao@yahoo.com for info.

Women's Community:  We meet on the second and fourth Saturday of the month at Anni's home, 8:30 a.m. Contact Anni for more info: wonganniy@yahoo.com. The group is discussing "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

Sunday Community: Sundays at 1:30 p.m. at the Cheng residence.  Contact Paul at paul.c.cheng@gmail.com for info.  We are discussing "Radical Discipleship" by Edmund Chan.

Light House Community:  Meet at Andrew and Liz's home on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in Temple City. Contact Andrew at Andrewlamcpa@yahoo.com.  They are studying "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

Next Baptism: If you want to follow Jesus in obedience and encounter a new spiritual power with Him talk to pastor Ken about baptism.  We will offer baptism class today at 11:30 a.m. in E-7.

Connections Picnic:  Join us for an outdoor picnic at Live Oak Park on Aug. 10.  Stay tune for more info to come.

YOUTH

Sunday Service:  We will have our communion Sunday in Chapel 2 TODAY.  Pastor Ben is leading Sunday dialogue after communion in youth center. Sunday service on 06.30 will be at the Pepperdine University. If you don't join our retreat, please attend Sunday service with your parents.

Sunday School:  There is no Sunday school TODAY. Our summer Sunday school will resume on 07.14.19.

Friday Night Fellowship:  No regular Friday Night Fellowship at church on 06.28.19 due to the retreat. You can join your parents' fellowship if you are not coming for the retreat.

VBS volunteers needed:  Sign up with pastor Ben to volunteer for our VBS. Our VBS will be on 07.15-19.

Summer Retreat:  Come and join our Summer Retreat on 06.28-30 in Pepperdine University.  Pastor Andrew Min will be our speaker.

SENA:  Pick up your copy of July SENA after the Sunday service in Pastor Ben's office.

ALL CHURCH

VBS (Vacation Bible School) is coming up! One week of fun in God's Word. It's FREE! July 15-19, M-F, 5-7:30 p.m.  The deadline to sign up for FREE is Sunday, 6/30, but only if spots are available! After 6/30: $25/child.

Church Retreat: The Mandarin Congregation, Connections, and HOA are combining with the youth (CIA) and children's ministry for a three day retreat at Pepperdine University from June 28-30 (Fri-Sun). Don't miss this opportunity to spend some quality time with family and set aside time to hear God's voice away from the busyness of life.

A huge thanks to everyone who came out to support the Taiwan Missions Night Market fundraiser! We are truly grateful for the support of our whole church family and beyond, and we could not have had a successful fundraiser without the generous efforts of every single person who came. TWSTM 2019 will take place from 7/20-8/2 this year, sharing the gospel through English camps at 21 middle schools along the west coast of Taiwan. Please pray that God would protect and guide them in Taiwan this summer. 

Deacon Board is looking for a group of 6-8 volunteers to assist with administration from every congregation. Weekday commitment would include basic secretarial tasks and Sunday commitment would include helping with miscellaneous administrative tasks such as facilities usage. Members of the team will be required to attend a short training on a Sunday afternoon. If interested, please contact Deacon Board Chair Sarah Chen at (626) 327-7738 or snowpetite@yahoo.com or speak directly with Administration Director Jennifer Hu (church ext. 102) 

AGAPE CARING CENTER

Special workshop on Dementia and Alzheimer's: will be held at our church on 7/17 (Wed.) 10 a.m. ¡V 11 a.m. Speaker: Ms. Liyu Tang (Director of the World Dementia Board). For more info, please contact Karen Duh (626)230-8823.