ADULT CLASS: Study the main biblical themes of the historical books of the O.T. w/Pastor Linda today at 10:10 a.m. in rooms 8/9 today.

JEMS SPRING CONCERT: May 24
“Faith, Music & Joy” at Mission Valley FMC at 6:30 p.m. See flyer.

B.C. DISCIPLESHIP NIGHT: May 17
Discipleship nights at BEACH Club build character/wisdom/faith in 4th/5th graders.  Saturday - 6:30-8:30 p.m.

S.M. CONVALESCENT VISIT: May 18
Help minister to residents of SMC at   2 p.m.  See Sue “Cella.”

JEMS SPRING CONCERT: May 24
“Faith, Music & Joy” at Mission Valley FMC at 6:30 p.m. See flyer.

MacARTHUR PARK: May 25
 We minister to persons in need thru worship & food distribution at 2 p.m. Sign up in the narthex.

VJCC STAPLING NIGHT:  June 5
Once a year we serve the VJCC by helping to collate/staple their news-letter.  It takes about 1½ hours. Time: 7:30 p.m. Sign up in the narthex.  Questions? Contact Jay Miya at jekgm@yahoo.com. 

EPIC: JAPAN MISSION (EJM): June 23 - August 7 -
Our conference is participating in EJM Details at: epicmovement.com. 

SAM MUSEUM TRIP: June 24
Join the senior adults as they visit the Bowers Museum to view the Terra cotta warriors of Emperor Qin-shihuang’s reign (221-207 B.C.). Sign up in the narthex.

REGISTER 4 FAMILY CAMP (FC)!
Plan a vacation with a purpose! Our Conf. FC will be Aug. 3-9 at Redwood Christian Park in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mts. You will be refreshed by this week of renewal.  Registration forms in the narthex.

Also: While planning your summer, here are some more great spiritual growth opportunities for you to consider:

     1)  JEMS Mt. Hermon Conference:
          June 22-28;
     2)  Our Church VBS: July 7-11;
     3)  Men’s Retreat: Sept. 12-14

VBS RECRUITMENT BOOTH (VRB):
Stop by the VRB in the narthex to see the opportunities available to serve the Lord, our church and the children who will be joining us this summer for a week of fun (July 7-11)!  See flyer for much more details.

WILLIAMS’ TO BE IN L.A.: 
Don & Kathy Williams and family, our FM missionaries in Thailand, will be in L.A. 6/9 thru 7/30. If you know of a place they can stay and/or a car they can use.

OMF ASIA MISSIONS:
Interested in joining a stort-term mission with the Overseas Missionary Fellowship? They’re now forming summer & fall “Serve Asia” teams. For dates, cost, applications go to OMF website: omf.org/us/serveasia. Contact Angie Kim..

“ELECTRONIC TITHING”: Would you like to send in your tithes & offerings to the church electronically? Pick up an info packet in the narthex which will show you how you can arrange automatic wire transfers from your back account to the church. 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
1) Children’s Ministries is accepting applications for an assistant to the CM Director.  This is a paid, part-time position (10 hr./wk.). Pick up info in the narthex.

2) PCJC is searching for a person to work with college/young adults. Contact Brandon Gee at (626) 285-6788 ext. 24 or email office@pcjcfm.org.

ARE YOU THE “IT” GUY/GAL?
Do your friends call when their high speed internet goes down? Do you work on your own website? Would you like to use your computer talents to further the Word of God? Come join the Venice IT Team! Contact Amy Wong if interested at venice_it@vsmfmc.org.

CAMPBELL’S & BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION LABELS FOR ELA:
We help support the ministry of East L.A. Light & Life Christian School by collecting labels which are then redeemed for school supplies. Bring labels to the church office.  See Kiku Kubo for more details.

CM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Children’s Ministries is accepting applications an assist to the CM Director.  This is a paid, part-time (10 hr./wk.) position. Contact Audrey Hodges.

TEACHERS NEEDED:
Looking for a place to serve? We need teachers on Sundays for all ages, especially middle school youth. Curriculum provided. Contact Aimee Miyabe.

CHURCH E-MAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS:

Church Office/Michelle Stultz -- vsmfmc@linkline.com (310/822-8094)
Pastor Jim Miyabe -- jmvsmfmc@linkline.com (310/822-8094)
Pastor Gen Hashimoto - PastorGen@vsmfmc.org (310/822-8094)
Pastor Linda Isbister - linda_isbister@vsmfmc.org (310/821-7716)

Aimee Miyabe, Youth Ministries Director - amiyabe@vsmfmc.org (310/821-6286)
Mifumi Nakajima, Nichigo Ministries - Mifumichan@yahoo.co.jp (310/822-8094)
Brandon Shimahara, Worship Leader - bshimahara@linkline.com
Audrey Hodges, CM Minsitries - audreyhodges@hotmail.com
Joy Hong, Finance Ministry - joy.hong3@yahoo.com (310/822-8094)