Online Gospel Meeting
The church will hold an online gospel meeting on February 5 at 7:30 p.m. Please pray for your gospel contacts and invite them to this meeting. Printed copies of the meeting invitation are available in English and Spanish, and electronic invitations are available in five languages. Please contact your small group to obtain copies of the invitation. The Zoom ID can be found in the small group announcements.
Recording of Sister Martha Ball’s Memorial Meeting
A recording of the memorial meeting held for sister Martha Ball on January 16 can be viewed on the church’s website at churchinanaheim.org/remembrances. A memorial brochure is available in five languages.
Recording of Special Fellowship on the Vital Groups
A recording of the special fellowship on the vital groups given after the prayer meeting on January 18 is available on the church’s website at churchinanaheim.org/fellowship.
Offerings for Philippine Typhoon Relief
In mid-December a typhoon swept through the Philippines and caused much destruction and damage to a number of church meeting halls and saints’ homes. Those who wish to give for recovery from this disaster can do so by following instructions at churchinanaheim.org/donations. Please designate your offering for “Philippines Typhoon Relief.”
Statement from the Elders Regarding COVID-19 Protective Restrictions
Based upon our experience in our recent weekend conferences, we are continuing to prepare our facilities for the initiation of an in-person meeting option. As we proceed, we will carefully observe our community profile of new COVID-19 cases.
Bibles for America Webinar
Recently, Bibles for America held a webinar on “Preaching the Gospel and Teaching the Truth with BfA Materials.” Testimonies were included on Bible distribution by two districts in the church in Anaheim. A video recording in English of this very encouraging and helpful webinar can be viewed at biblesforamerica.org/videos/webinar-recording-dec2021/. Please see the small group announcements for the password.
2022 Church in Anaheim Event Calendar
The 2022 church in Anaheim event calendar as of January 1 can be downloaded on the home page at churchinanaheim.org. The calendar will be updated from time to time.
Young People’s Meeting COVID-19 Precautions
In light of the recent rise of COVID-19 cases, for the month of January, we would like to exercise caution and go back to a virtual format for the Saturday young people’s meetings and will not gather in person at the meeting hall. As we proceed week by week, we will carefully monitor the COVID-19 situation and keep you all updated concerning any changes. More details are provided in the YP email announcements.
YP Bible Reading Challenge
The young people will finish reading the book of Romans with chapter 16 this week. The next Bible reading challenge will be announced soon at anaheimyp.org/Bible-Reading.
Online Basic Truth Meeting
The Basic Truth Meeting for ALL districts of the church will be carried out each week on Lord’s Day afternoon at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please see the small group announcements for the Zoom ID information.
Serving at the Bibles for America Distribution Center
The BfA Distribution Center (DC) has moved to the LSM campus. Those who are burdened and would like to be a candidate to serve as a volunteer at the DC can apply at bfa.org/dc-volunteer. A short video on the BfA operation at the DC is provided at youtube.com/watch?v=KPy1e-5ozWI. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve in spreading God’s interpreted Word to the hungry and seeking ones.
English-speaking sisters’ Prayer Times
Each week sisters’ prayer times are held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Please see the small group announcements for the Zoom ID.