Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Impact Prayer Night - April 8th

Each month we will gather and pray for different needs. We believe that prayer empowers all other ministries! In April we will be meeting at Grant Kim's house. We will try to rotate our location and would love for you to be the host! There will be some light snacks available for those coming directly from work.

When? Friday April 8th, 7-9pm

Address: Grant Kim's house, 550 Ortega Ave. #233, Mountain View, CA 94040

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Emergency Housing Consortium - April 1st

Join us Friday April 1st to host Bingo night at the Emergency Housing Consortium (EHC) in San Jose. This will be a special night for us and I really really need help! You can help by coming to the event and/or donating some of the items below. Feel free to bring the items to Impact and I'll collect them.

Meet me at the EHC at 7 p.m. Or at my house at 6:30 and we'll carpool together.

• Address: EHC is 2011 Little Orchard Street, San Jose, Ca. 95125. (Go into the Lobby and say you're there for Game Night)

• Time: Meet at Christian's at 6:25 PM to carpool-1134 Glenn Avenue, San Jose, Ca. 95125
OR Meet directly at the shelter at 7:00 PM

• What to bring: A snack to share: We typically have sugary and salty snacks and sodas or waters.

• Also Bring: Bingo Items to give away:
Here are some examples of highly valued items:
1) hooded sweatshirts
2) t-shirts - long sleeve are nice
3) toiletry items
4) hats
5) bus tokens (though these can be acquired by the needy at a discount through various means)
6) power bars - snack type food - high protein
7) gift cards for food
8) pens to write with
9) medication dispenser helpers (little plastic container w/ M-S on each of seven slots)
10) bags, fanny packs, rolling luggage
11) phone cards
12) lock for locker
13) Bibles (large font), small compact, travel size,
14) daily bread - does anyone have a subscription? (I've been meaning to look into this for regular game night give aways)
15) small reading lights
16) flash lights (compact)
17) lotions, sunscreens
18) shoes
19) SOCKS (these are very popular)
20) gloves
21) beanies
22) plastic shopping bags, cloth shopping bags


Questions? Call Christian at (408) 416-1802

Homeless Ministry - March 26th

You are invited to participate in the next homeless outreach in San Francisco. We will meet at the commuter lot at the intersection of Page Mill Road and 280 at 4:30 pm and together travel up to Haight Street in San Francisco. For this outreach we’ll participate in an outdoor worship event and give out pizza and socks.

If you’d like to donate new socks or a sleeping bag that would be great! We will drive as a group to Haight Street in San Francisco.

When? Saturday March 26th - 4:30 PM

Where? Meet at the Page Mill Parking Lot

Questions? Call Grant Kim 650-520-0879 or email grant@freedominchrist.name

Bulgogi Night! Friday March 25th

You are Invited to Bulgogi Night Friday March 25th! Jasmine, Edwin and Christian will cook their famous bulgogi  and galbi. Please bring a side dish or drinks and we'll provide the bulgogi, galbi and rice.

When? Friday March 25th - any time after 6:00 PM!

Where? Christian's House 1134 Glenn Ave., San Jose CA 95125

What to Bring? Side dish or drinks

How to Dress? 80's Night! We'll have 80's Music

Questions? Call Christian: (408) 416-1802

Impact Footprints - March 19th

Impact Footprints, the 5K/10K run, walk, jogging group! - March 19th


• This Sat is running/walking will continue at Shorline, 8:30 AM

• Questions? Email Mark HK: markhk1@yahoo.com; (650) 996-7141

Compassion Weekend's Castro Book Fiesta

Looking for fun-loving, kid-loving, book-loving people to join MPPC and others from Impact to host literacy fair for Castro Elementary School in MV. Sun April 3, 11-1, or 1-5pm.

• Contact Andrea Kwan (andrea.kwan@gmail.com) to sign up (individually or as a group) to run a booth, or help with set up or registration.