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February Youth News
Girl’s Nite In The Word- February 12th- 6 to 8:30 p.m- Community Bible Church in Central Point. This month’s topic is body image. All Jr. Hi and High School girls are invited to paricipate. You can get more information at girlsniteintheword.com- empowering teen girls to make wise choices-hosted by Jimmelynn Rice.
Mexico Trip Fundraiser- Sunday, February 19th, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.- Medford Armory. Terry DuLong will be manning a booth at the Giant Flea Market at the Medford Armory with all of the proceeds going toward our 2012 Mexico trip. Stop by and support the 2012 Mexico Mission Trip, or if you would like to donate itmes to the fundraiser, contact Terry DuLong.
Watch for Information on the Mexico Mission 2012 Trip. Don’t forget a valid passport is required.
Pre-School Teaching Opportunity. We have a great group of 2-3 year-olds at 11 a.m. on Sunday mornings and would like to start a new class for them. If you would be interested in teaching this class please contact Lena Anderson. Teaching is a great experience and way to get involved in your church, even for High-Schoolers!!
Youth Group-7 p.m.- Meet in Ross Chapel. Come at 6 p.m for Simple Meal.
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Home Study February 6th through 11th, 2012
Monday – Read Acts 17:10-12
What were the Berean believers commended for doing?
Why is it important for us to do the same?
How is God challenging you with this passage?
How will you respond?
Tuesday – Read I Corinthians 14:1-5
According to verses 3 and 5, what does the gift of prophecy produce in believers and in Christ’s church?
How/why does this happen?
What does this passage say to you? How will you respond?
Wednesday – Read I Corinthians 14:24-25
How does God intend the gift of prophecy to be used in the lives of those who do not yet follow Jesus?
How does prophecy demonstrate that God is working in the life of a believer or a group of believers?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?
Thursday – Read I John 4:1-7
Why is it important to test the messages that we hear?
What is the key test given here?
How do we see the world struggling with this truth?
What will you do?
Friday – Read John 14:15-27
How is the Holy Spirit described here?
Why has Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to us?
What does it mean to us that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth?
If we don’t know what God is saying to us or our hearts and minds are troubled, who can we turn to?
What is this passage saying to you?
Saturday – Read I Thessalonians 5:22-24
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We are thankful for God’s provision for all that we do in the ministry of His church. In 2011 we were able to partner with both a Hispanic fellowship and the Polynation Fellowship who meet at Medford Friends. We were able to reach out to the children and families in our neighborhood with a Vacation Bible School teaching kids how to respond to bullying. We helped many families in our church and the community with sufferings offerings and financial gifts. We provided over 45 gifts to children in our neighborhood and throughout the world. We supported our Mexico team as they once again built a house for a family, send kids to camp, and much more.
Thank you for all that you do to support our many ministries through your prayers, service and gifts. We look forward to all that Jesus plans to do through us as we minister in and share His love in the year(s) to come!
Financial Report
December 2011 Year End 2011
Income $30,241.47 $223,273.74
Expenses 20,661.38 216,365.33
Difference 9,580.09 6,908.41
January 2012
Income $17,229.82
Expenses 18,320.60
Difference -1,090.78
Ladies Meetings in February:
Friends Women – All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing & caring fellowship. We will meet Tuesday, February 21st, at the home of Ann Loar. Dawn DuLong is co-hostess.
FWMF (Friends Women Missionary Fellowship)
is open to all women of our church. Our time together is spent in fellowship and learning about the work of our missionaries, their needs and those people to whom they minister. All ladies are welcome to join us at the home of Phebe McManama, Thursday, February 16th, at 10 a.m. A buffet luncheon will follow the meeting.
All Church Potluck – Sunday, February 12th
Everyone is Welcome!
Bring a main dish & a salad, vegetable or dessert and join in the fellowship following the 11 a.m. Sunday School hour.
Pre-School Teaching Opportunity
We have a great group of 2-3 year-olds at 11 a.m. on Sunday mornings and would like to start a new class for them. If you would be interested in teaching this class or being part of a teaching team please contact Lena Anderson.
Mexico Trip Fundraiser
Sunday, February 19th, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Terry DuLong will be manning a booth at the Giant Flea Market at the Medford Armory with all of the proceeds going toward our 2012 Mexico trip. Feel free to stop by before 4 p.m. to see if there are some deals you just can’t miss. Admission to the flea market is $1.
If you have any items you would like to donate to the fundraiser please contact Terry DuLong.
Watch for Information on the Mexico Mission 2012 Trip Coming Soon! Don’t forget a valid passport is required.
All Church Business Meeting Scheduled for Sunday, February 26th
We will meet in the sanctuary after worship that day to consider the proposed budget for 2012.
Youth Events
Sunday, February 5th – Youth Group
Impact Athletics Invites you to a Superbowl Party
Meet at the Aftershock Youth Center, 547 E. Pine Street, in Central Point. Doors open at 3 p.m. with kickoff at 3:30 p.m. Admission is free. Join us for fun, games and prizes along with a special halftime presentation. For more information contact Dave Gomez.
Girl’s Nite In The Word – February 12th – 6 to 8:30 p.m.
At Community Bible Church in Central Point
This month’s topic is body image. All Jr. Hi and High School girls are invited to participate. You can get more information at girlsniteintheword.com – empowering teen girls to make wise choices – hosted by Jimmelynn Rice.
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Do Everything in Love
“Do everything in love.” I Corinthians 16:14
Becoming a grandparent is one of the coolest things in the world. Although our grandson Jack is only 2 1/2 months old it seems like every time we see him he has grown and changed more than we could imagine. With our own children, their growth happened gradually over each day so it was easy to miss, but not seeing Jack every day makes his growth much more obvious to us.
As we live in relationship with Jesus one of the things that should always be growing in us is love. In John 15:13 Jesus set the definition for love when He said, “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” He then proceeded to demonstrate what He meant when he laid down His life on the cross for His disciples, and for us. And Romans 5:8 tells us, “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners. Christ died for us.” Even when we might be what we would consider “unlovable,” God showed His love to us.
As we think about how to grow into this kind of love Romans 13:8-10 give us some great direction:
“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. The commandments, ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not covet,’ and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”
As we grow in our relationship with Jesus, who is the ultimate example of love, may we continue to grow in love and in the ways that we demonstrate the love of God to the people around us.
In the days to come, invite Jesus to open the door for you to show His love to the people in your life and be looking for the ways that He leads you.
In God’s Love,
Mark
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