The Happenings

hello my fellow workers. shout out to the ash team for bringing in the focus flag football championship! red for the win! thanks to all who participated in the flag football league - it was certainly good times. and speaking of good times, thanks to all those who came out to the halloween party. sure, there were no decorations [aside from a pumpkin... thanks gina] and it wasn't the most organized party, but i had a blast and i think we can all agree that spice girls were spicy, the jabba wokimmortals were light on their feet, quiddich is a sport for all ages, chocolate comes in all shapes and sizes, and mummies can dance with the best of them.

thanks to all for making this weekend legit. but enough of that now - read on for your weekly focus digest.

1. missions week [10.27-11.2] :: every year, our church dedicates one week entirely focused on missions. we can all agree that it's a major component of our church's vision and mission, as well as part of God's plan for this world. in that light, we have a bunch of events that you should look out for, but events will be focused more on missions this week, including morning prayer. please keep the nations in prayer!
2. church-wide prayer gathering [10.30] transformation center @ 7pm :: come out and pray together with the entire church as we lift up concerns regarding our church and God's vision for the world in unison. it will be a powerful time of prayer, so you should definitely get out there.
3. morning prayer [10.31] transformation center @ 6:30am :: come on out at the crack of dawn on halloween to join together and pray for focus as well as the various events occurring over the weekend in our church. it's a great, busy weekend with lots going on, and we as a ministry will definitely be there for it.
4. church-wide worship service [10.31] transformation center @ 7pm :: there are no LIFE groups this week! instead, we will be joining in with the rest of the church for a special gathering at the transformation center. pastor paul liu is visiting us for the weekend from indonesia and he will be speaking on friday. please mark this down! we don't get much of a chance to hear guest speakers and we can really honor pastor paul by hearing him share God's word. also, as members of hmcc, it is an excellent opportunity to hear more from one of the missionaries whom we support through our hmi [harvest missions international] budget so we can learn how we can continue in support.
5. daylight savings time [11.2] your house @ 2am :: roll those clocks back and enjoy that extra hour of sleep. enough said.
6. sunday celebration [11.2] transformation center @ 9:30/11:30am :: it's a celebrationnnn. no really, it is a celebration and this week we're enjoying God's sovereign love for the nations in this special, internationally-themed sunday celebration. come out and enjoy the worship time and experience God's glory in the nations! pastor paul will also be speaking, so let's get there on time and honor him in our attendance. see you there.
7. jakarta church plant info meeting [11.2] transformation center @ 5pm :: after the morning celebration, there will be an informational meeting provided to those who are interested in learning more about the jakarta church plant.
8. night of the arts [11.6] transformation center @ 7-8:30pm :: the creative worship ministry will be showcasing their 2nd annual night of the arts event. check it out. $6 at the resources table, $8 at the door, all proceeds go to the destiny campaign.

wow, that's a lot, but it's all deadly. it's going to be a packed week, but i hope you enjoy it and i'll see you around at some of the events. if you have any questions, let me know and i'll be sure you get directed to the proper resources.

peace all,
john