TUC is looking for volunteers interested in serving on a team to help review, plan and implement the IT infrastructure and strategy for the future.
If you are computer literate (Mac and/or PC), have graphic/design skills, or are passionate about the cloud, social networking, technology in worship – and are interested in helping support one or more of – the new website – the office PCs and network – use of technology in worship - and help move TUC into the 21st century – Social networking – mobile devices –etc.
TUC FLEA MARKET is the biggest fundraiser of the year! The proceeds go to Outreach for their various projects to help those in need. We need your help - setup, donations, pricing, selling, buying, etc. Setup begins on Sun., March 4 and sale is on March 9 – 10 (Fri.& Sat.) Sign-up sheets are in the lobby.
The donations will be accepted from Mar. 5 – 7th. (No electric appliances, no business suits, no undergarments, and no furniture – picture only.) For details, please email Tomomi Kumagai (tomomik1@yahoo.com) .
Lenten "Haiku" During the forty days of Lent that prepare us for Holy Week and the wonder of Easter, we would like members and friends of TUC to write a “Lenten or Faith Haiku”. For those unfamiliar with a Haiku, it can best be described as Japanese poetry in the form of three lines with 5-7-5 syllables.
Example:
Jesus Christ is love (5)
He died but now lives again (7)
We live in His hope (5)
Please submit your Haiku with your name to the church office at office@tokyounion.org. We will then post them each day throughout the season of Lent on the TUC website: www.tokyounion.org Of course this means we need a minimum of 40 poems, so please we working on yours in the days and weeks ahead.
We pray that these “Lenten or Faith Haikus” will strengthen the TUC community as we journey in faith!
NEW ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Lenten Spirituality and Practices - This course is designed to help us reflect on the meaning of this holy season and explore spiritual practices that enable us to grow in faith. The resource "Wondrous Encounters" (by Richard Rohr) will be used as a guide, but is not required to participate. Class #1 is on Feb. 19 (@2F classroom), and will be led by Pastor Matt. Contact persons: Pastor Matt or Peter Mathies (peter.mathies@gmail.com)
PASTOR SEARCH UPDATE - Members of the congregation are encouraged to spread the word about our need for a new Senior Pastor. We are seeking someone with International experience to help lead the congregation on their ongoing journey of faith. Enquiries from interested ordained pastors should be sent to inquiries@tokyounion.org. Preference will be given to applications received by 31 March 2012 – late applications will close 05 May 2012.
WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - An annual event held all over the world! TUC will celebrate this on Thurs., Mar. 1 at 10:30 am. This year's featured country is Malaysia (speaker: Gail Mundt). All (women & men) are welcome!
ARE YOU AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ATTENDING TUC? Are you interested in international student fellowship? We invite you to sign up on the registration sheet on the bulletin board, or to come talk with us at the Evangelism Ministry table (both are in the 1F lobby). The next gathering will be on Saturday, March 3rd from 5 pm in the B1 Fellowship Hall. The topic/focus will be “Worship – The True Relationship”. Please mark your calendars!
On March 11, TUC members and friends are invited to walk the labyrinth as a means of meditation, prayer, and reflection on this emotional anniversary. Space is limited, so please RSVP by emailing Pastor Matt (astpastr@tokyounion.org). Location-TUC Sanctuary. Two start times – 2 pm (concluding around 4 pm) and 4 pm (concluding around 6 pm). Please indicate which session you prefer.
WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR MARCH FLEA MARKET!
We need -
(1) strong people to setup tables and shelves on Sunday, March 4 after the 11 am service;
(2) sorters every day from 9 am (late afternoon is ok);
(3) cookies and loafs for bake sale - just bake, and we will cut and wrap on Thursday;
(4) sales staff all day Friday (10 am to 6 pm!);
(5) helpers throughout the day Saturday;
(6) more strong people Saturday 3 – 6 pm for clean-up.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Signup sheets are in the lobby. For questions, please email the women's ministry elder, Tomomi Kumagai at tomomik1@yahoo.com. THANK YOU!
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