News on the week of 1-29-12

Welcome | We are so glad that you have come to worship with us this morning! If you are new, want to get connected and/or have a prayer request, please take a moment to fill out one of our communication cards located in your pews and drop it in the offering basket. For your prayer requests, our leadership will be praying on your behalf. You can also hand the card to one of our host team members after the service on your way out. If you have any questions or want to know more about our ministry, please contact us at info@binnerriem.org.

Guest Speaker | We want to thank Pastor Mike Vincent for sharing God's Word this morning. Please take some time to welcome him in the lobby after our worship service.

Town Hall Meeting | We will be having a Town Hall Meeting next Sunday, February 5th after service at 12:30pm to discuss the 2012 budget. Please join us in the EM Sanctuary next week.

2011 Contribution Statements | We have prepared the 2011 contribution statements and they are now ready.  If you would like your statement, please contact us at finance@binnerriem.org. A link will be provided that will direct you to fill out your personal information. The document will be generated and sent back to you in email form. Please note the statement will only be provided if it is requested.

Pastor Nomination Committee | We are so thankful for God's wisdom and guidance in selecting our pastor nomination committee (PNC). They are Sean Choi, Daniel Clark, Gloria Lee, David Lee, and Karen Park. Please continue to pray for the new pastor as well as the committee during the search process. If you have any questions, please feel free to talk to any of the members.

Education News:
Youth Leadership Training | There will be a leadership training retreat at Pine Cove Retreat Center this Friday to Saturday, February 3-4. Please come to church by 5pm on Friday. As dinner will not be provided, please eat before you come and pack lightly. Do not bring any electronics and remember to bring your bible, a notebook, and a pen.

No MERGE | There will be no Youth Saturday Night MERGE this Saturday, February 4th due to Leadership Training.

PTA Meeting | There will be a PTA meeting for the Youth Group on Sunday, February 5th at 1:15pm in the EM Sanctuary. There will also be a PTA meeting for Nursery at the same time but in RM 127. If you have children in the Youth Group or in Nursery, please try to attend these meetings.

Early Childhood Teachers | The Early Childhood (Pre-S, Pre-K, Kinder) ministry is seeking people who have a heart for teaching children. If you have questions about teaching or are interested, please contact us at info@binnerriem.org.

Children's Ministry Praise | The children's ministry is looking for people that are interested in serving on the praise/worship team. Practice times will be every Sunday from 1pm to 1:30 and today is their first meeting. If you are interested in serving the children’s ministry in this way, please contact us at info@binnerriem.org.

Youth Baptism and Confirmation | Baptism and Confirmation classes will be on Sundays starting from Sunday, March 4th to March 25th from 1:15pm to 2:15 in the Fellowship Room (RM 208). All applications are due by February 26th. Applications are available on the Information Table and also upstairs in the youth rack.