YA.COMMUNICATION | FEB 11, 2014

My apologies for not posting any updates the last number of weeks. I've been swamped, and even updating this site with news and events has been difficult. In my personal busy season, I've been resting on two verses of promise: "Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary." (Is 40:31). “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me." (2 Cor 12:9). You're inevitably going to have a busy season. I hope you find that strength will come from God if we lean upon him. —John

ESPM: Prayer for the Feb Amor Team
WED, FEB 12 | PRAISE CTR | 7:45PM
Join ESPM as we send off the first of two Amor House-building teams (This Amor team leaves on Friday, Feb 14—fitting, huh!). 31 collegians and young adults will be going. And we need your prayers! The young adults going are: Danny Orh, Henry Der, Greg Lee, Jason Chu, Alex Ho, Viola Cao, Jonathan Chan, Kevin Leong, Justin Joe, Matt Ku, Leticia Ku, Lawrence Fung, Esmond Wong, Stella Lee, Andrea Eng, Ashley Yuan, Sonny Cheung, Kristina Yano, Elizabeth Almaraz, Edmund Cheung, Charlie Lee, Brenda Ma, Austin Quan, Linda Wong & Steven Xiao. Join us on Wednesday night to pray for this team!

You may still join the March Amor trip (Sat-Tue, Mar 22-25). Descriptions of the trip are here: AmorFAQs, Amor Ministry, and you can register on-line here: Amor.March. Deadline to sign up is March 2.

Comfy Cozy Corner! 
THIS SATURDAY, FEB 15 | SUZIE GEE'S HOUSE 
All young adult women are invited to attend this great gathering! You'll be hearing from Lorraine Kajikawa, a great woman of faith, who worships and serves at Lighthouse Community Church in Torrance. (I know Lorraine, and women, you will be blessed by her testimony.) RSVP is still available through Elaine Cheng at elainebyron@aol.com.

Connections: Sustainable Relationships
NEXT GATHERINGS: TUE, FEB 18 or THU, FEB 20 | 7:00-9:30PM
We're off to a great start, and we hope you can join us. Each gathering is open to new attendees so you can start at our next meeting! Our study exams both platonic and romantic relationships, thus it's applicable to you! Don't miss out on the discussion and the community time. For locations and dates, go to the Sustainable Relationships page.

Baptism
SUN, FEB 23 | WORSHIP CTR | 3:00PM
Come celebrate this declaration of faith and allegiance to Jesus Christ. Next Baptism is May 23. Applications are due Apr 6. 

It's Here: Thailand 2014!!! RESERVE THAT TIME FROM WORK
JUN 26-JUL 13

Go. Teach. Preach. Fulfill the Great Commission to bring the light and truth of Jesus to the people of Thailand. This trip is open to young adults. Two Sunday information meetings set, attend one: Feb 16 (12n-1p; lunch provided), and Mar 2. For a description of the trip check the Thailand link in the sidebar. Register here: Thailand.2014 Registration. Deadline to join the team is Mar 15. 

India Team | On the Way!
KEEP THE INDIA TEAM IN PRAYER. The members just left today to catch their flight from LAX. The long journey begins. From beginning to end, ask God to guide, watch over, provide for, and use them. 

Updates
CONGRATULATIONS TO PASTOR JOHN NG, who was voted Sun, Feb 9, to be the pastor of Restoration, our church plant in Sierra Madre! Praise God!
CONGRATULATIONS TO DAN KENG, who was also voted—and hired—as our new Youth Minister! Praise God—again!