Announcements!

Good Morning Harvest South Bay!
Missed you all last Sunday whilst preaching down the street at Bread of Life! Hope all went well (I’ll be online listening to you Danny!).

Here are the weekend’s announcements. See you all next Sunday!
Byron

Operation Christmas Child
The Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child 2009 National Collection Week is November 16-23.  Begin to collect empty shoe boxes and gift items (school supplies, toys, hygiene items, hard candy, mints, gum, t-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips). Our big “wrap party” is Nov. 20 before the boxes get taken to the dropoff. For more info, contact Stephanie Liu.

10/10 Room
Many thanks to all who helped in setting up the storage room (Chris, Julie, Carsten and Annie) for our “10/10” program. Remember, bring any unused items so that someone else might benefit. Also peruse the room to see if there is anything you might put to good use!

EFC Winter Retreat
Dec. 31-Jan. 3
Registration is open for those interested in attending the EFC Winter Retreat at Pine Summit (Big Bear). Early registration ($175) is due Oct. 18 and can be done online at:

http://www.efcchurches.org/wr/2009

Welcome Baby Emma/Food Tree!
Now that Baby Emma is born, let’s help her parents take care of her! An email is circulating concerning the Huang’s food tree, please sign up or inquire with Mabel Yu.

Danny and Lillian Care Package
The Tokudome’s are coordinating the delivery of a care package to Danny and Lillian in China. Here’s the little list!
1. Baking powder
2. chocolate chips (mini or regular size)
3. Sauce packets (specifically chili, sloppy joe, alfredo, stew seasoning, ranch dressing), the ones that are powder and come in packets…all you have to do is add simple ingredients you get can here! So great for guests!
4. muffin cups
5. any baking mixes (like for cookies, brownies, muffins, breads)
6. bottle of Vitamin C
7. kids vitamins
8. Anything related to the specific holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter)…for cooking, for decorating, for setting the table, for the house, for crafts
9. Kids stuff: Sidewalk chalk, Good Markers, Construction paper
Contact Makoto and Amy for more details!

Prayer Ministry every Sunday @ 9AM
Sunday Morning prayer meetings are starting up weekly from Dec. 6. Come join us in the Sunday School room to pray for our church and our community.