Wednesday, April 23, 2008

[4.25.08] : Crossroads sharing night, cleaning, Lake Yale, Potluck/Prayer meeting, Baptism, Leaders meeting

1. Friday Night Bible Study : Sharing night
2. Friday night Cleaning after sharing
3. Lake Yale Volunteer form : Due April 30th (Next Wednesday)
4. SPRING SENIOR BANQUET : This Saturday (4/26) 6 pm
5. Summer/Fall help needed
6. Potluck/prayer meeting : Wednesday 6:30pm @ Park 16th # 4
7. Jan, Jorge, Nick's Baptism : Sunday (4/27) 4pm @ First Baptist Church in Alachua
8. Crossroads Leaders Meeting : Thursday @ noon - 4ish


***Friday Night Bible Study
At Gainesville Chinese Church

7:15 - 8:00 pm Music/offering/welcome
8:00 - 8:10 pm Break and Announcement
8:10 - 9:45 pm Sharing

Please e-mail Josh jnlin85@ufl.edu if you would like to share about anything you have learned this past year by Thursday night.

***Church Cleaning
WHAT : we are scheduled to clean the church on Friday night. Focus will be on sanctuary, bathroom, take care of the trash, maybe mopping the floor. Doris is in charge of this.
WHEN : After our sharing



***Lake Yale Volunteer forms
The Lake Yale Retreat Volunteer Application Forms are DUE APRIL 30 (next wed). The form is attached.
It includes a few short answer questions and a pastor/elder recommendation form [it's not as hard as it sounds] so please start now!

There is also more info about the different volunteer areas of LY.
What is most needed right now ? YOUTH COUNSELORS. (there is only about 6 and we need 20+!!!!)
Please pray about it, and remember what a reward it is to serve our younger brothers and sisters! =)

Please fill out the applications ASAP if you are interested. More info found at www.rebirth2008.com. Or, contact Josh, jnlin85@ufl.edu, or Ting, ting@ufl.edu, if you have more questions.


***SPRING SENIOR BANQUET

We will be celebrating the end of the semester and our graduating seniors this SATURDAY (4/26) at 6 pm at the GCCC! Dress is semiformal (girls: semiformal dresses, preferably in spring colors, guys: dress pants or slacks and nice shirt) and there will be food, fun and prizes!

If you have not yet RSVPed with $5 to either Amy or Kristina and you would like to attend, please speak to one of us as soon as possible and remember to bring $5 on the night of the event. Those who have paid are: Priscilla, Howard, Jamie, Benji, Amy, Frank, Peng, Jan, Sherry (+friend), Gaby, Fanny, Cat, Abby, Christine, Doris, Jo Ann, Josh, Glenn, Jennie, Doretta (+sister), Klo, Zi, Albert, Henry, West, Jon Fong, Charlene, Eric, Alex, Rachel, Kristina, Peter, Joe, Danielle, Andrew, Wanda, Nick.

We have a lot planned for the night, so please be on time.

*** Summer help needed:
Please hit reply and tell us what summer semester you'll be here for! (SummerA?B?C?) And whether you'd like to serve in any position (bible study, music, prayer meeting, girls/guys group, etc.)

*** Fall Help needed:
Please hit reply and tell us if you'd like to serve this coming Fall 2008! (bible study, music, prayer meeting, girls/guys group, etc.)


*** Potluck / Prayer meeting
This Wednesday before we are going to have a potluck before the prayer meeting.
It's will start at 6:30 PM and there will be an hour to eat before prayer meeting starts at 7:30PM.

When : Wednesday, 6:30 pm
Where : Park 16th # 4
What : Potluck and Prayer meeting


*** Baptism
WHAT : Come and celebrate Jan, Jorge and Nick's baptism
WHEN : Sunday ( April 27th ) @ 4pm
WHERE : First Baptist Church of Alachua
[ 14005 NW 146th Ave Alachua, FL 32615 ]


*** Crossroads Leaders Meeting

WHEN: Thursday from noon to 4ish (lunch will be provided)
WHERE: GCCC
WHAT: planning ahead for the summer, fall, and spring semester
BONUS: if you are interested in helping out with Crossroads in any
area of leading, (be it Bible Study, Home Group, Girls/Guys Group,
Outreach Group, or Worship) please also show up for a morning of fun
and getting to know each other. Meet at the GCCC at 9am sharp.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

[4.18.08] : Bible Study, Senior Banquet, Lake Yale, Summer / Fall help, United Now

1. Friday Bible Study
2. Prepping for Bible Study with Brother Jed : Thursday 8pm
3. SPRING SENIOR BANQUET : RSVP by THIS FRIDAY
4. Summer / Fall help needed : Reply to us
5. Lake Yale Summer Retreat (May 23-25)
6. Prayer Meeting : Wednesday, 7:30 - 9 pm @ Park 16th, # 4
7. United Now : Night of Worship : this Saturday 7-10pm


***Prepping for Bible Study with Brother Jed
Where : Park 16th, Apt #4
When : Thursday 8 pm

*** Bible Study
At Gainesville Chinese Church

7:15 - 8:00 pm Music/offering/welcome
8:00 - 8:10 pm Break and Announcement
8:10 - 9:30 pm Bible study led by Brother Jed
9:30 - 9:45 pm Music

***SPRING SENIOR BANQUET

WHEN: Saturday, April 26 at 6-10pm
WHERE: GCCC
WHAT TO WEAR: girls - semiformal dresses, preferably in spring colors, guys - dress pants or slacks and nice shirt
RSVP: due on or by FRIDAY, 4/18 by giving Amy or Kristina $5.

GOT A DEDICATION? If you would like to make any sort of dedication to a senior (speech, music, song, etc.) you MUST sign up before hand and limit your dedication to 2 minutes. Sign-up with Amy before FRIDAY, 4/18.

GOT PHOTOS? If you have any photos or videos from either the fall or spring semester (especially spring!), please email them to kchenyin@gmail.com or bring them on a USB or CD on Friday night so they can be included in the end-of-year video. I can also scan photos if you only have hard copies. Last day to turn in pictures: FRIDAY, 4/18.

REMEMBER!! FRIDAY, 4/18 is the last day to RSVP, sign up to make a dedication, and turn in pictures.

***Lake Yale Summer Retreat (May 23-25)
Please pay attention to those deadlines

-Individual registration still open until END OF APRIL. (can mail paper registration form, saves some money)
-Online registration NOW AVAILABLE: due END OF APRIL. www.rebirth2008.com (an additional online processing fee)
-Deadline for volunteer forms: Saturday, April 26 (PLLLEEASSEEE contact Josh, jnlin85@ufl.edu, or Ting, ting@ufl.edu, if you're interested in helping! more info at rebirth2008.com!)
-Volunteer meeting in orlando: Saturday, May 3

Crossroads members attending so far:
Peng
Benji
Jon Fong
Jan
KLo
Jorge
Wanda
Andrew
Josh
Catherine

Please email Josh, jnlin85@ufl.edu if you're doing any of the above and I'll send you more information. Also, please tell me if you're going ASAP!! Volunteer are needed too! Lake Yale is a great opportunity to serve. Please reply!!! =) THANKS!


*** Summer help needed:
Please hit reply and tell us what summer semester you'll be here for! (SummerA?B?C?) And whether you'd like to serve in any position (bible study, music, prayer meeting, girls/guys group, etc.)

*** Fall Help needed:
Please hit reply and tell us if you'd like to serve this coming Fall 2008! (bible study, music, prayer meeting, girls/guys group, etc.)

***United Now : Night of Worship
Who : anyone wants to worship GOD
What : "How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!" Psalm 133:1
When : April 19th, Saturday
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Where : Reitz Union Amphitheater

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

[4.11.08]

1. Friday night speaker is Sister Gay Greninger, who used to lead GCCC college ministry !!
2. Prayer Meeting : Wednesday, 7:30 - 9 pm @ Park 16th # 4
3. Homeless council : Friday 4pm @ church to cook
4. Lake Yale Summer Retreat (May 23-25) : Pay attention to the deadlines !
5. Fall / Summer Help needed
6. SPRING SENIOR BANQUET : contact Amy or Kristina
7. United Now : Night of Worship, April 19th from 7-10 pm

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*** Friday Night Talk
Special Speaker Sister Gay Greninger, a missionary in Japan whom GCCC sponsors. She led GCCC's English college group for about 10 years in the past. She also taught in Gainesville and helped with International Friendship ministry. Please come!!!

6:30-7:30 $2/person dinner
7:30-8pm college led music
8pm-9:30pm special speaker


***Lake Yale Summer Retreat (May 23-25)
Please pay attention to those deadlines

-Deadline to register under Gainesville Chinese Church: Monday, April 14 (saves a bit of money and hassle for mailing, etc.)
-Individual registration still open
-Online registration website still being made: will be a little bit more expensive for processing fees
-Deadline for volunteer forms: Saturday, April 26
-Volunteer meeting in orlando: Saturday, May 3

Crossroads members attending so far:
Peng
Benji
Jon Fong
Jan
KLo
Jorge
Wanda
Andrew
Josh
Catherine

Please email Josh, jnlin85@ufl.edu if you're doing any of the above and I'll send you more information. Also, please tell me if you're going ASAP!! Volunteer are needed too! Lake Yale is a great opportunity to serve. Please reply!!!

*** Homeless council
We are serving homeless council this Friday, people will be meeting 4pm @ GCCC to cook and then serve in downtown afterwards. Any question please contact Andrew Kuo ( akuo@ufl.edu or 352-219-3287 )

***SPRING SENIOR BANQUET

WHAT IS IT? The end of the semester is approaching, and we will be celebrating our graduating seniors at the Spring Senior Banquet! Mark the date on your calendars as Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 6-10pm. Dress is semiformal (girls: semiformal dresses, preferably in spring colors, guys: dress pants or slacks and nice shirt) and there will be food and fun! You must RSVP to Amy by Saturday, April 19th by giving her $2.

WANT TO HELP? If you would like to help out with the banquet in any way, please contact Amy (813-368-7413 or ames411@ufl.edu) by THIS SATURDAY, 4/12. If you would like to make any sort of dedication to a senior (speech, music, song, etc.) you MUST sign up before hand and limit your dedication to 2 minutes.

GOT PHOTOS? If you have any photos or videos from either the fall or spring semester, please email them to kchenyin@gmail.com or bring them on a USB or CD on Friday night so they can be included in the end-of-year video. I can also scan photos if you only have hard copies. If you have any questions, contact Kristina (305-342-9691 or kchenyin@ufl.edu)

*** Summer help needed:
Please hit reply and tell us what summer semester you'll be here for! (SummerA?B?C?) And whether you'd like to serve in any position (bible study, music, prayer meeting, girls/guys group, etc.)

*** Fall Help needed:
Please hit reply and tell us if you'd like to serve this coming Fall 2008! (bible study, music, prayer meeting, girls/guys group, etc.)

***United Now : Night of Worship
Who : anyone wants to worship GOD
What : "How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!" Psalm 133:1
When : April 19th, Saturday
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Where : Reitz Union Amphitheater

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

[4.04.08] : Bible Study, Prayer Meeting, Lake Yale retreat, Leadership meeting, United Now

1. Bible Study Prep : Thursday 8-9pm @ Park 16th # 4
2. Bible Study : Romans 12:1-2
3. Prayer meeting : Wednesday 7:30-9pm @ Park 16th # 4
4. Next Friday : Joint meeting, Special Missionary Speaker, in English
5. LAKE YALE Registration STARTS (Facebook: LY '08 - *REBIRTH*)
6. Saturday Leadership meeting : 10am-12pm @ park 16th # 4
7. United Now : Night of Worship


*** Bible Study Prep
What : Plan for Bible Study, Romans 12:1-2
When : Thursday 8pm - 9pm
Where : Park 16th # 4

*** Bible Study
At Gainesville Chinese Church
This week we are going to study Romans 12:1-2, please read before coming

7:15 - 8:00 pm Music/offering/welcome
8:00 - 8:10 pm Break and Announcement
8:10 - 9:30 pm Bible study
9:30 - 9:45 pm Music

*** LAKE YALE RETREAT (Facebook: LY '08 - *REBIRTH*)
When : May 23 - May 25th
What : Registration is NOW, we need an estimation of people that are going
If you want to volunteer, contact Josh

If you are interested in helping out, please look over the attached form [Lake
Yale 2008-Volunteers] which will explain in further detail.
Contact Josh at jnlin85@ufl.edu, or 407-923-5788 if you want to help or if you want to attend. Check out facebook group: LY '08 - *REBIRTH*. If you want to help out we need to know ASAP.


*** Special Missionary Speaker NEXT Friday - IN ENGLISH!
Next Friday is the joint meeting, our whole church will fellowship together =)

6:30 - 7:30 pm Church-provided dinner (bring $1/person for donations, if possible)
7:30 - 8:00 pm college-led music
8:00 - 9:30 pm Sharing


*** Saturday's leadership meeting

When : this Saturday from 10am - 12pm
Where : at Park 16th Apt. #4.

Things on the agenda include:
1. Crossroads' relationship with the GCCC
2. Crossroads' involvement with the youth group (specifically in terms
of Bible Study)
3. Summer plans

Please consider and pray about the issues we will be discussing this
Saturday. Let's also try our best to start and end on time.


***United Now : Night of Worship
Who : anyone wants to worship GOD
What : "How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!" Psalm 133:1
When : April 19th, Saturday
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Where : Reitz Union Amphitheater