October 5, 2003

 

WELCOME to those who are worshipping here for the first time.  We are glad we can worship God together this morning.   As we can be helpful, we look forward to doing so.  Please fill up the attendance register with your name, phone number, and address.  Thank you.

 

CHURCH VIPS:

Oct.   1        Priscilla Cruz

          2        Susan Manglicmot

5                    Joy Dalayoan,  Jun Caole

6                    Dennis & Joyce Concepcion (Wed.Anniv.)

7                    Gloria Carballo

9        Gemma Ampongan

          10      Allen Dominic Orense, Henry Cruz

          11      Araceli Pasalo

12                Guillermo & Fidela Mendoza (Wed.A.),

                   Jun & Marissa Cruz (Wed. Anniv.),

                   Manuel H. Sanchez, Anna Jones

          13      Elsie Cruz

          15      Jonathan Cruz

          18      Nishia Allaire Manag

19                 Lorelei Eusebio

          21      Marivic Quiogue, Vivian Mendoza,

          22      Mary lamorena, Dennis Concepcion,

Hung & Grace Doan (Wed. Anniv.)

          23      Moses Ray Garibay

28      Alex & Perla Paragas (Wed. Anniv.)

29      Donna Aquino,

30      Marisa Ampon, Anthony Eusebio,

Victoriano Manuel

 

          THANKS TO THOSE ASSISTING IN OUR WORSHIP TODAY:    

Liturgist                 :  Edmund Mallare

                   Acolytes                 :  JD Flores & Ullyses Doan

Ushers                    :  Ransom Nacita, Willie Ampon,

                      Guillermo Mendoza,Jr., Ernesto Rosario

Greeters                :  Tony Lopez, Johnny Lamorena

Communion Preparers: Tony & Mely Baluyot

Communion Helpers:  Lilian Capuli, Grace Doan,

                      Dinah Manglicmot, & Nora Marker

Organist/Pianist      :  Grace S. Mallare

Money Counters      :  Dinah Manglicmot, Ian Andal,

                                                    Kimberly Marker, Edmund Mallare

Financial Secretary  :  Perla Viloria

 

LOOKING BACK LAST SUNDAY’S INCOME: 

September 28, 2003:   $2,005.70     Attendance:  83

 

This Sunday’s (Oct. 5, ’03) Financial Report:

General Fund

Available Cash On Deposit

Balance on September 28, 2003                                       $ 4,160.55

Add:  Offering & Misc.Giving 09/21/03            $ 1,305.70

Rent Income                                                575.00    $  1,880.70

Cash Available for Disbursement                                       $  6,041.25

Less:  Disbursements for 09/28/03

     Honoraria                                                $ 1,868.75

     Apportionment for July ‘03                        $ 2,627.69

     Insurance                                                 $   903.04

    Dev.Materials,Choir Supp.&Etc.                  $    282.04    $  5,681.52

Cash Available For Week Ending 10/05/03                        $    359.73

 

Building Fund

Fund Balance (Jan.-Sept.21,’03)                   $2,280.50

Add: Bldg. Fund-Sept. 28,’03 Giving              $   125.00    $2,405.50

Grand Total:  General Fund and Building Fund                  $2,765.23

 

Today is World Communion Sunday. A Special Offering will be taken

to support Crusade Scholarship, Ethnic Scholarship Program, and Ethnic

In-Service Training Program.

 

DATES TO REMEMBER:

1.  Today, after fellowship lunch – Lay Leadership Committee Meeting

2.  October 11, (Sat.) 1:00 P.M. – Special Church Conference with D.S. Schlager

3.  October 12, (Sun.) 8:00 A.M. – Young Adult Breakfast.                                                         

4.  October 12, (Sun.) after lunch – Nurture Committee Meeting

                                                     and UMYF Meeting.

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS:

(Fall) September, October, November 2003

 

English Class : Carmen Lopez,   Miriam Baluyot,

                           Ransom Nacita, Edmund Mallare

Tagalog         : Betty Bergado, Julius Abundo,

                             Evangeline de Pano

Ilocano         : Pat Dumas, Rev. Odon Agustin 

Children      :  Miriam G. Baluyot, Grace Mallare                                             

    Maricar Rosario, Lilian Capuli

Sunday School Superintendent:  Estelita Carlos

Sunday School Secretary      :  Estelita Carlos

 

Mid-week Bible Study (Wed.-7:00 P.M.): Rev. Caole

Bible Study (Friday -7:00 P.M. ) : Youths & Young Adults

UMM Discipleship Study (Sat.- 8:00 A.M.): Rev. Agustin

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON: 

October 5, 2003: 

Lesson Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, 13-21; 2:4-5, 9-10; Background: 1 Peter 1:1-2:10; Key Verse: James 1:5-16

October 12, 2003:  

Lesson Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, 13-21; 2:4-5, 9-10; Background: 1 Peter 1:1-2:10; Key Verse:  1 Peter 2:12

 

“Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.”  - 1 Peter 2:12

 

Upper Rooms are available in Narthex for 50 cents each.

 

EVERYONE is invited to a “VESPER SERVICE” at St. Francis Chapel at 3601 Noriega, 43rd Avenue at 5:00 P.M.  End the Sabbath Day and start the new week with God.

 

AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE Snack or Lunch for after worship/fellowship on Sundays and snacks for after choir practice on Saturdays is available to all.  Just put your name on a Sunday or Saturday you can prepare snacks on the list in the Narthex and Bulletin Board.  Thank you!

 

We give thanks to those who helped/shared food last Sunday, September 28, 2003. 

 

FOOD BANK MENU FOR OCTOBER 2003:

Tuna              - 2 cans;      Peas            - 1 can; 

Pasta            - 1 bag;       Fruit Juice    -1 large

REMINDER:  Barrel of Food Bank of San Francisco needs your donation of canned goods for the hungry in our City.

 

If you have any Prayer Requests or Concerns, please call our Church’s Prayer Chain by calling our Lay Leader, Betty Bergado at 415-469-0855.

 

ALTAR FLOWERS:       Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God in love and thanksgiving; in remembrance of a loved one; celebrating of Life (Baptism, Marriage) Birthday, or Anniversary.  Please contact the Church Secretary (415-731-3050 or 415-665-1941) for your donation, $35.00. Make check payable to Grace UMC and note that it is for flowers.  Thanks for your donation.

 

*Thanks to Ms. Daisy Marangco for taking in-charge of the setting and arrangement of the Altar Flowers every Sunday.

 

BUILDING PROJECTS:   Thanks for your donations.

Please pray for our building projects and see (Bulletin Board-Updated Bldg. Fund Donations) where we still need to help.

 

Our Church is grateful for the opportunity of sharing our building with other churches and other community organizations.

 

1. Little Star Pre-School (415-753-3442)

2. Wit’s End (Alcoholic Anonymous) or Recovering Alcoholic

          (415-584-7696)

3.  Christ Chinese (Burmese) Methodist Church (415-472-3537 /

 510-525-1284)

4.  Living Water Fellowship at St. Francis Chapel at Noriega

          (415-242-4438 / 415-845-9861)

5.  Golden Gate District Office at St. Francis (415-504-7200)

6.     Epworth Chinese Methodist Church at St. Francis Chapel

 

PEOPLE TO KEEP IN OUR PRAYERS: 

Araceli Ampon, Mary Lamorena, Santiago Hermoso, Kenneth Collier, Magdalena Blackwell,

Henry Pablo, Sr., Perla Viloria, Betty Bergado, Rhody Laigo, Herminia Oller, Helen Marks,

Donna Aquino, and Trinidad Arnedo.

PRAYER pulls us closer to the heart of God”.