Happy Cinco De Mayo

Hello Parents and Coworkers, Many Mexican families are celebrating today (Cinco de Mayo) as a cultural holiday. I find it helpful to occasionally remember the unique aspects to different people groups. This helps me remember that we come from different backgrounds and have been shaped by different influences. Recognizing this is an important step in connecting with people from different cultures.

Last Week (May 2)

Sunday Theme King Herod put Peter in jail in order to please the Jews (Acts 12). But wait--Peter was a Jew! Why would the Jews want one of their own people put in jail? Because of his boldness for Christ! Nobody likes to be unpopular, but Peter's example of boldness in testifying about Jesus is a great example for us to follow.

This Week (May 9)

Sunday Theme Sometimes we read about dozens or hundreds of people beginning to follow Jesus, but sometimes we read about stories of individual people. This week we will learn about the conversion of Lydia (Acts 16:11-15). Homework Binder Points All Seniors who have been working on their Sunday School homework are welcome to attend the Growing Kids Party on May 15--Please RSVP if you have not already. Know also that this Sunday is the last one to earn points for the prizes! If your 1st-6th Grader has some homework to catch up on, this is their last chance. Children's Ministry Library The CM Library will have a summer reading program from June 20-July 25. More details to come!!

Other Upcoming Events

May 15 Growing Kids Party--one week from Saturday. You need to RSVP if your kids are coming! The time is 10:00-12:30. If you have not e-mailed an RSVP to me yet, please do so. May 16 Promotion Ceremony Rehearsal 12:30-1:30 May 23 Sunday School Promotion May 16-30 Children may take home their homework sheets, but the sheets will not be checked on May 16, May 23, May 30, or June 6. Serving the Lord until we see Him face to face, Ben Malan Why is this called the "SS-120"? SS stands for Sunday School, and you should be able to read the entire e-mail in 120 seconds or less! View past issues of this newsletter by clicking here. See all major church events by visiting the church calendar online.