Fifteen more days until Christmas! Praying that you would experience the peace of Christ this week in the midst of this season of high activity!

We have five items this week! (360 words; ~1.5 minute read time)

1. 🏇🏻 YOUTH AND COLLEGE RETREAT NEXT WEEK!

Registration for our youth and college retreat is open! We will be going to Victory Ranch on December 19-22. Please register by Sunday to reserve your spot!

• 👉 Here's the link to download the forms for registration.

2. 🎁 KAIROS CHRISTMAS PARTY!

The annual Kairos Christmas party potluck and gift exchange will be on December 26 starting at 6:30pm! Come and be part of the fellowship and fun as we eat and exchange gifts together!

• 🐘 Bring a gift between $15-$25 if you would like to participate in the white elephant gift exchange! No cash or gift cards please!
• 🥩 Bring a dish to share for the potluck. You can sign up here

3. 📅 WORSHIP SCHDULE CHANGE ON DECEMBER 21

Because of the youth and college retreat, Kairos and youth will join with the English congregation at 9:45am.

• 🚨 On December 28, we will resume our regular service time at 11:30am. I know, I said it was earlier, but because of the effect on the children's ministry, we will keep the time the same. Thank you!

4. ❤️ FELLOWSHIP THIS WEEK

We have fellowship groups meeting this week! Come and join the time of mutual encouragement!

• 🍔 Phileo fellowship - Thursday at 7:30pm at the Tan residence.
• 🌸 Ohana fellowship - Friday at 7:30pm at church.
• 🎓 College fellowship - Friday at 7:30pm at the house of Lhanz.
• 🖼️ Youth fellowship - Friday at 7:30pm at church.

5. 🧎🏻‍♂️ JANUARY CONFERENCE ON PRAYER

In 2026, we will focus on prayer! To kick off our theme, we have invited Pastor Rick Fisher who is the co-author of the book, Developing a Powerful Praying Church to be our speaker for a conference on prayer. I just had a conversation with Pastor Rick today and I think we're in for a treat!

• Date: Friday-Sunday, January 16-18
• Location: Cerritos Main Sanctuary
• Time: Friday, 7:30pm, Saturday 9am-12:30pm (lunch included), Sunday 10:00am

Have a great rest of the week!

Len 'Needs Ideas for a Christmas Gift for His Mom' Tan