Welcome to the new interns from PUTS in Seoul!
On Monday we received 3 Master of Divinity (MDiv) students from Presbyterian University & Theological Seminary, the largest seminary in Korea. They are Eunyoung Kwon, Haemi Kim & Gilhyun Kho; the ladies are staying at the Fink House right by church & Gilhyun is staying in church bedroom – welcome!
‘The Parables of Jesus’ Bible Study, Sundays starting Jan 22 in Parlor
Deacon Myungchan Kang will lead this 8-week study.
Board of Deacons meeting today at 1p in Parlor
All active deacons please attend.
Underground Institute Gospel Series, Wednesdays Jan 25-Feb 15, 6:30-8:30p
Ever wonder how best to interpret the Bible or what the Gospel message really is? That’s what Underground Seminary is about, and in this 4-week series, we’ll explore just that. Dinner from 5:30-6:30; optional discussion after class at 8:30. Suggested donation of $50 for this series to help cover costs. Register with Laura Newby [laura@cando.org]. Tentative dates for our next series on American history and politics are March 8-29.
ISAIAH Annual Assembly ‘For Such a Time as This’, Sat. Jan 28, 1-4p
Some 1,500 people of faith will build momentum for collective prophetic resistance while calling on elected officials to stand against hate and corruption. Meet at Shiloh Temple, 1201 W. Broadway Ave, Mpls. See Stephen Keeler for details [keeler2521@gmail.com]. Register at: www.tinyurl.com/propheticresistance.
Karibu Parish, Sat. Jan 28 at 5p at Elder Joseph Chepsiror’s home
For details, contact Elder Lucy [lmungai@luthersem.edu].
Minneapolis Parish Potluck, Sat Feb. 18 from 5:30-8p
Meets at Rebekah & Daniel Schulz-Jackson’s home. Email Rebekah [rebekahschulzjackson@gmail.com] with any questions.
Annual Congregational Meeting, Sun. Feb 5 in Sanctuary after service
All members welcome to hear congregational report from 2016 and plans for 2017.
New Member Class on Saturdays, March 4 & 11 from 9a-3p
We cover the history of the church and theology as well as the ethos, leadership and vision of CAN. Sign up with John Nelson [johnnelson@cando.org]; childcare available on request.
Corner Café on break through January
Steven Forsythe, our faithful barista, is on a well-deserved break. Back in February!
Stewardship Forms
If you haven’t completed a 2017 Stewardship Form, please pick one up in the back of the sanctuary and put in Elder Joseph Kong’s mailbox in the church office.