July, 2006

Welcome to the Family
During the second quarter of 2006 Business Meeting, we accepted Winnie, Sindra, May (all of whom will be baptized in July), Jenny (who will be baptized in December) and Lan (via application) as members. We welcome them to be part of this growing family, and pray that they continue to grow spiritually and find a place of ministry in the church. The baptismal service will be held at Pastor Larry’s home on July 9th at 3pm. All is welcome to celebrate this joyous occasion.

Short Term Missions
At the time this newsletter is being written, a team of seven (including two children of Pastor Jonathan) is in Taiwan for two weeks of short term missions. One of the team members will extend her stay doing other ministries. Jenny will be leaving for Arizona with CIBC-Oakland for a week of short term missions. Pray that the Lord may use them to minister to the locals and at the same time, open their eyes to see God’s Kingdom from a perspective outside the four walls of church.

Summer Retreat
After a year off, the whole church Summer Retreat resumes this year on July 20th through 23rd. Instead of going to Clear Lake as we previously had done, we are heading to a newer and closer location—UC Davis. On Sunday (23rd), Pastor Larry will return to have a bilingual worship at 11:00am. All Sunday school and children programs will be cancelled on that day.

Building Project Update
As planned, we submitted our construction plans to the City of San Jose for a building permit. Pray that the Lord will guide this process through so that we may be able to receive a building permit in a prompt manner, so that we may start construction.