This Sunday we welcome guest preacher Rev. Luan-Vu “Lui” Tran. “Rev. Luan-Vu “Lui” Tran (Lakewood First UMC) has been elected to the Judicial Council of The United Methodist Church by General Conference 2016, the first Vietnamese-Swiss-American to be elected.” Read more at:http://www.calpacumc.org/…/tran-elected-to-judicial-council/
Author: Zi Nghiem
WWW.UMC.ORG: Topic: Responding to Violence
On any given day, United Methodists respond to tragedy by offering prayers and support. Sometimes it can seem the world is full of evil and it can be a challenge to keep the faith. Below you will find resources for helping people cope with violent events; news coverage of how the church is working to…
GGUMC E-News Update for July 14th, 2016
Sunday, July 17th 9:30 a.m. – Rev. Lui Tran ’s sermon will be “Choosing What Is Better”using the Scripture Luke 10:38-42. 11:00 a.m. – Contemporary Worship in the Chapel. 7:30 p.m. – Vietnamese Worship in the Chapel. Announcements Maynard Hall, a longtime member, is in the hospital after a stroke last Sunday and Sharron Akins, a longtime…
Summer 2016 Vacation Bible School
SUMMER 2016 Vacation Bible School July 25th –July 29th, 2016 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ***Please read this Letter to Families from the Director: Click Here*** Children who have completed kindergarten and grades 1-6 are eligible. This year’s theme for VBS is “Surf Shack: Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love!” At Surf Shack, your students…
E-News Update for July 7th, 2016
Sunday, July 10th 9:30 a.m. – Rev. David Stoner’s sermon will be “Bearing Fruit” using the Scripture Colossians 1:1-14. 11:00 a.m. – Contemporary Worship in the Chapel. 7:30 p.m. – Vietnamese Worship in the Chapel. Announcements Remember to look for the clipboard, on the counter in the office next to the Flower Calendar book, to sign up…
E-News Update for June 30th, 2016
Sunday, July 3rd 9:30 a.m. – Rev. Dr. Bau Dang’s sermon will be “The Healing of Naaman” using the Scripture 2 Kings 5:1-14. 10:45 a.m. – Everyone is invited to Acker Hall for Brunch. While the core members of UMM are on vacation, our Samoan brothers & sisters are serving up Food, Fellowship, and Fun in their absence. …
Don’t Miss the Chancel Choir Ice Cream Social–This Sunday!
Sunday, June 19th, 6:00 p.m. – The Annual Choir Ice Cream Social in Acker Hall. This year’s theme is “Happy 60th!” in honor of the 60th anniversary of Disneyland, the City of Garden Grove, and our Preschool. Entertainment by the Chancel Choir and soloists, with some special surprises, along with delicious ice cream, cake, coffee,…
Garden Grove Assistance League Ran Nacho Stand at Strawberry Festival
The Garden Grove Assistance League ran a fund-raising nacho stand at the 2016 Garden Grove Strawberry Festival. The Assistance League is active in helping anyone who is in need of aid, whether struggling with homelessness, poverty, or underprivileged children, the Assistance League is there to lend a helping hand. The Assistance League operates a thrift…
World Day of Prayer: A Word of Thanks
Dear Friends, A belated thank you! Thanks to all who participated in the potluck dinner and prayer service for World Day of Prayer. This was a Congregations Coordinating Council (CCC) sponsored event – Traditional English, Contemporary, Korean, Samoan and Vietnamese language services, and the Mar Thoma congregation all participated. $336 offering was sent to the World Day…
34th Annual Choir School, June 27th thru July 1st.
34th Annual Choir School, June 27th-July 1st, 2016. Summer Choir School provides group singing and instruction, recreation periods, and special classes on some instruments you may or may not have played before. It will be 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – (with swimming Monday-Wednesday and Dinner & a Movie Thursday from 2:30-5:00 p.m.). There will be a Concert Friday 7:00 p.m. Choir School is for…