Ladies Fellowship Group – All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing & caring fellowship. We will meet Tuesday, October 7th, at 7 p.m. at the home of Ann Loar. Denise Fleming is co-hostess.
FWMF (Friends Women Missionary Fellowship) Our time together is spent in fellowship and learning about the work of our missionaries, their needs and the people to whom they minister. All ladies are welcome to join us at MFC, Thursday, October 16th, at 10 a.m. We will have lunch out at Wendy’s following the meeting.
Birthday Celebration for Dick Krupp
There will be a 90th Birthday Celebration Reception for Dick Krupp on Sunday, October 12th, in the fellowship hall from noon to 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. No gifts, please, but cards are welcome. All are invited.
72nd Church Anniversary – All Church Potluck Sunday, October 19th
1942 – 2014 Celebrating with joy in our hearts!
Please join us for a time of celebration, fellowship and good food! We’ll meet in the fellowship hall following the Sunday School & Bible Study hour. Please bring a main dish and salad, vegetable or dessert to share.
Crossing Volunteer Needed For Howard Elementary
Howard Elementary principal Javier del Rio would like to begin having a crossing guard at the intersection of Merriman Road and DeBarr Ave., for a short time before and after school to help kids who walk to school to safely navigate that crossing. If you would like to help with this need please contact the church office and we will get you more information.
Mark Your Calendars for the Harvest Carnival at Howard School – Sunday, October 26th
Watch for more information to come.
Operation Christmas Child “Good News. Great Joy.”
Share God’s love and the Joy of Christmas by packing a gift-filled shoe box for a child overseas. Your simple gift can make an eternal difference.
We have 40 preprinted decorative shoe boxes available on the table display in the hallway. Remember, any standard size shoeboxes or 6-Quart plastic shoe boxes will do.
Information and suggested gifts for the boxes are available on the table in the hallway. Please remember to include $7.00 or more with each shoe box to help with the shipping and other expenses.
Filled Shoe boxes and $7.00 or more per shoe box need to be dropped off at the church office by Wednesday November 12th so we can get them to the drop off point on time.
More information about Operation Christmas Child can be found at www.samaritanspurse.org
Blast From The Past Party – Friday, November 7th – 7 p.m.
Come dressed in costume from a memorable decade. Is it the 1800’s, 1920’s, 1970’s, or 2000’s? Whatever, be creative and start planning your unique outfit. There will be Name That Tune, hula hoops and other fun games for the whole family. Bring your favorite finger food and prepare for a good time.
Financial Report
September 2014 Year-to-date
Income $14,756.80 $143,650.20
Expenses 12,610.22 145,865.70
Difference 2,146.58 -2,215.50
We thank God for His generous provision to us as His people and church and we thank everyone who supports the ministries of Medford Friends through your time, talents, gifts and prayer.
Just A Reminder
Sunday, November 2ndh Daylight Savings Time Ends. Be sure to set your clocks back 1 hour Saturday night, November 1st.