We're Celebrating Good Sam's 50th Anniversary.
Share the News! Everyone Is Invited!
Saturday, May 17:
- 6:00 pm Ice Cream Social
- 6:45 pm Gathering Music
- 7:00 pm An Evening of Music: Joe Austin, Ted Larson, JoAnn Neish, Dave Hibbert, Michael Wu and others will lead us in song and reflections. Please note on bulletin slip or RSVP by May 12 to the church office if you plan to attend.
Sunday, May 18
- 9:00 am English Pastor Kristie preaching
- 11:00 am Mandarin Pastor Gail preaching
- Both services feature: Good Samaritan drama by David Wang, and Chancel and Chinese Choirs.
- 12:30 pm Anniversary Picnic, Raynor Park , Sunnyvale.
Bring a side dish to share. Hot dogs and hamburgers provided. Games, relay races, volleyball!
Movie Group Goes “Into the Wild” Friday, May 9
Join the Good Sam Movie Group’s discussion of Sean Penn’s new movie “Into the Wild” starring Emile Hirsch of “Speed Racer” fame. Available on DVD, the film is based on the true story of a young college grad who wanders the country and ends up in the Alaskan wilderness. It raises questions about integrity, faith, idealism, family, and much more. The Movie Group meets 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Fireside Room this Friday, May 9. New members are welcome. See the movie on your own and come ready to share your ideas.
Family Ministries Night at the San Jose Giants
Come experience the fun of minor league baseball on Saturday, June 7. Join us for an good old tailgating party in the parking lot from 3:30 to 4:30 and then into Municipal Stadium for the 5:00 pm game between the San Jose Giants and the Bakersfield Blaze. Sit close to the action. Join in the promotions between innings. Tickets will go on sale soon. Contact Mark Teagle for more details.
Vacation Bible School: July 28th - August 1st. Plan now so your children or grandchildren can be part of this experience.
Monthly Men’s Morning Munchies - May 17
Join the Good Sam Men’s breakfast fellowship for a big helping of pancakes and eggs on Saturday, May 17th, at 7:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. All men (including high schoolers) are encouraged to attend. Our topic will be “50 years of men’s ministry at Good Sam” and long-time members are encouraged to come and share their memories. Please RSVP to Mark Teagle (markteagle@prodigy.net).
Talent Show Coming in August
Do you have a secret talent that you’ve been itching to share? Do you watch “American Idol” and say “I could do that”? Are you willing to make a fool of yourself up on the stage? Start making your plans to join in Good Sam’s End of Summer Talent Show. Planned for August, the Talent Show will be for all ages and abilities. We will celebrate the wide range of talents God has given us on a night that will be just for fun. More details to come.
Any Graduates in the Family?
On June 8 at the 9 am service, we will celebrate our high school and college graduates. If you or someone in your family will be graduating, please call the church office (408-253-0751) or email gsumcao@prodigy.net.
Donations for Marketplace The 4th/5th grade Marketplace will take place around the end of the school year (May/June). We are currently accepting donations. Our focus this Marketplace will include more kid-useful items for boys and girls to start summer off! Suggested items include: age appropriate DVDs (10-11 years old), card games, balls, puzzle books, Bible covers, arts and crafts materials, journals, joke books, camping stuff, beach toys and other items the older elementary set is coveting. The 4th/5th grade students earn Bible bucks during the Sunday school year by attending class, bringing their Bible and completing assigned tasks. They use their currency to buy gifts for others and fun items for themselves. They also are given opportunities to donate their Bible bucks to missions and ministries at home and around the world (UMW, UMCOR, Heifer Project have been examples of some recent recipients). We convert the Bible bucks to real money and make the donation in their honor. We hope you will consider contributing some items to Marketplace! Please give items to Carolyn Bircher or Dollie Forney. Thank you!
Seniors Alive Outing Planned Seniors Alive group is planning an outing to visit Old St. Mary’s Cathedral and have lunch in SF sometime this summer. This group meets in the Fireside Room every Thursday from 10.45 until noon to listen, share, and once a month go out for lunch. All seniors are welcome to join!
Conference Summer Camps for Children & Youth
Don’t miss out -- sign up now! $75 camperships available – one per person! Contact Carolyn Robbins for more info at: goodsamyouth@gmail.com or (334)444-0290.
Preschool Openings for Fall 2008
Are you looking for a fun and exciting place for your preschooler? The Good Samaritan Preschool currently has openings in the Fall for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. We offer part time and full time programs. Please call us at (408) 996-8290 to set up an appointment. Hope to see you soon.Youth News:
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Sundays, 6:30-8:00 pm: Sunday’s Revolution: Move beyond the world and the Jesus you’re used to! Sanctuary. All youth invited. Sanctuary. All youth invited.
- Need help with an essay or an upcoming test (or SAT)? Contact Carolyn for FREE tutoring!
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On Wednesday nights from 7:30-8:30, 6th-8th graders meet at the Forneys’. 11th and 12th Grade Small Group continues on Thursday evenings, 7:30 to 8:30 pm, at the Lycurgus'.
- http://www.myspace.com/goodsamyouth! Contact Carolyn Robbins (209 552-9166 or goodsamyouth@gmail.com) for information on youth events.
