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1. Lent :   Lent is a 40-day season of preparation before Easter. Lent season traditionally focuses on 3 key practices: Prayer, Fasting (meaning an abstention from food, entertainment, or habits), and Almsgiving which means special attention to giving to those who are less fortunate. This year, Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, Feb 18. We invite you to join us in observing Lent this year. You can start thinking about what you can give up this year for Christ.

2. February Prayer Experience Day:  "Taize Prayer & Ash Ceremony."

Date: Sunday, February 22nd

Time: 12:00-1:00 PM 

In Taize prayer, we encounter God's presence through silence, scripture readings, and repetitive choruses. The forty days of Lent began on Ash Wednesday (2/18), with the rite of ashing one's forehead to express return to God and sincere repentance. The February Prayer Experience Day combines Taizé prayer and Ash Wednesday ceremony to mark the beginning of our spiritual journey during Lent. 

3. Easter Sunday: April 5 will be an all-church combined worship. If you are interested in joining our Easter celebration choir or orchestra, please contact Dorothy or David.

4. Easter Baptism:  Baptism is a public declaration of one's commitment to follow Christ and an act of joining the church. If you are considering attending Easter baptism on Sunday, April 5th, please contact any English Ministry leaders.

5. Cambodia Fundraiser: From June 12th to 20th, the Cambodian short-term mission team will be ministering to local children and women. We invite you to participate in the team's first fundraising event, a "Bake Sale." Everyone is welcome to visit the cafe and purchase various baked goods after worship next Sunday (March 1st). Please bring cash if possible. 

6. Summer Camp:  Arise Summer Retreat will be held on 8/7-8/9 at Redwood Christian Park. The theme is “In His Footsteps, In His Service”. We will explore how to build a community that loves God and loves people. The speaker for the adults is Pastor Kaho Jim. The speaker for the youth is Pastor Daniel Gilham. The registration form will be available on 2/22. Priority registration for Seniors and Young Families will start on 3/1. General Arise attendees' registration will start on 3/15.

7. Vacant Unit:  Arise Governing Board would like to share the preliminary design of the vacant unit space for the congregation to review and comment. Comments can be posted directly on the document, deposited in the collection box, or emailed to governing-board@arisechurch.us. We will have a family meeting on 3/8 to further discuss this.