The Pastor’s Blog
It’s Too Hot!
Seriously though, this is too hot. If the temperature is hotter than my radio station it isn’t good. This month has been hot in a couple ways, first, our temperatures here in the valley and second, in other issues going on in our culture and nation. People are feeling the heat. People are sweating. They are expending more energy just to survive than they have in other seasons.
The best way to deal with the added strain on our body, church or physical, is to increase our intake of water. As Christians we have access to an every flowing well. This is a source of good, pure, life-giving water that makes us able to persevere when temperatures get hot and tempers flare. We are able to make it through the desert because God is providing water for us along the way. We are able to make it through the cultural change going on around us because God’s consistent, life-giving water doesn’t change or evaporate no matter how hot it gets. Let’s take some time this month to drink deep from the ever flowing well, time to rest in the shadow of His wings, and time to work up a good sweat for His Kingdom purpose here in Medford. It might be too hot, but God is too good to give us more than we can handle with Him.
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Family and Expectation
Another month has come and gone! How are these days so long and these months so short? Time just doesn’t make sense to me… Anyway, this month I had a visit from my brother Jared and his family! I have been looking forward to hanging out with them and doing some exploring. We were going to try and make it over to Crater Lake and then go around and see the different towns and stuff around Medford. Unfortunately when Jared and his crew arrived they were tired, sick, and ready to rest. My expectations for our time together were not fully met. We spent some great time together at my home and they got a chance to recuperate from their journey. We just spent time together in the living room, relaxing on the couches and watching movies for the first day they were here. It was so nice.
We had planned to do a lot of things and go see some different places but what we ended up doing was just resting together. That was better than anything I could have planned. Sometimes that is the best thing we can do together. Be a place of rest for each other during our long journey. It wasn’t really easy having a bunch of sick people in my house or having little packing peanuts end up scattered around my house! But to have a full home with a full heart is worth the mess of being with other people. Sometimes it is frustrating to have to deal with their junk in addition to our own but it is absolutely worth it. To have their smiles, to have their laughter, to be able to joke and catch up with them; the chance to just take a break, together, from all the wild adventures that we go on is something that shouldn’t be passed over.
This same kind of resting together is what I love about the church. We come together to rest and relax after a long week and find space to laugh and learn about how each one has been over the course of the intervening time. We have this space that is safe and is home for us. In coming together to rest (even with the mess each one brings) we find ourselves more connected as a family, as the Body of Christ here in Medford. Our journey together needs little breaks and time, to simply be with one another and remember each other before the Lord. What a blessing to be part of this family of God!
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ALL CHURCH BREAKFAST AND WORKDAY AT MFC
Everyone is invited to join us
Saturday, June 6th, at 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
We will be serving breakfast to start off the workday at 8 a.m. The breakfast will be scrumptious, the fellowship outstanding, and of course the work we complete will give all a sense of accomplishment.
Some of the projects: *Clean out sanctuary gutters *Clean off flat roof *Shrub/tree pruning *Window cleaning *Kitchen cleaning *Weed spray on parking lot
If you plan to attend please circle “B” on the back of your Response/Information Sheet in Sunday’s bulletin and turn it in in the offering or the box on the table in the foyer. This will allow us to plan for breakfast! Thank you.
Sunday, June 7, 2015 is Promotion Sunday at MFC
Congratulations to our kids that will move up to the next class! We are recognizing those who are changing departments and graduating from high school. Following worship there will be a time of fellowship to celebrate the occasion.
- Parents please pick up your children from Nursery & Koinonia Kids following worship, so that everybody has the opportunity to participate in the celebration. Regular Sunday School schedule follows at 11 a.m.
Congratulations to Kayla Davidson
our 2015 Graduate
Kayla graduates from North Medford High School and plans to attend George Fox University in the fall.
Progressive Dinner – Saturday, June 13th
Everyone is invited to join in the fun! The event will kick off around 3:30 p.m. at the home of Phebe McManama for appetizers, with three other stops scheduled. The church van will be available for transportation. If you plan to attend please circle “P” with the number attending on the back of your Response/Information Sheet in Sunday’s bulletin and turn it in in the offering or wooden box on the table in the foyer. Thank you.
Friends Women Missionary Fellowship Meeting
All ladies are welcome to join us, we will meet at 10 a.m. at MFC in the fireside room on Thursday, June 18th, with lunch and fellowship at Wendy’s afterwards.
Deliteful Delectable for Dads!
Father’s Day – Sunday, June 21, 2015
FWMF Baked Goods (price by donation)
Twin Rocks Camp Brochures are located on the table in the foyer.
Girls Camp: June 28th – July 3rd, $284 if registered by June 12th
Tween Camp: July 5th – July 11th, $308 if registered by June 19
Boys Camp: July 12th – July 17th, $284 if registered by June 26th
Surfside Camp: Aug. 2nd – Aug. 8th, $308 if registered by July 17th
If you participated in the camp auction, contact the church office to get your scholarship refund and be sure to register early for the best price for your camp!
Sunday, June 28, 2015 – Called Meeting at MFC
On Sunday, June 28th at 5 p.m. the Elders have called a meeting to discuss the Faith & Practice of Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church – concerning the section on human sexuality.
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California Baptist University’s Women’s Choir
At MFC Friday, May 8th, at 7 p.m.
This will be a great time of fellowship and worship for the church and a good event to invite your friends to.
Help our Kids go to Twin Rocks Friends Camp!
MFC’s Annual Camp Auction – Wednesday, May 13, 2015!
Join us for dinner and a silent auction at starting at 6pm; followed by a short live auction starting at 7pm. Dinner menu: fajita’s, beans, fiesta rice & fruit, $10 for adults & $5 for children under 12 with the proceeds going towards the camp scholarship fund. Join us at the live auction to thank our long time auctioneer, Duane Brood, for his service these many years. Popular items to provide for the auction include baked goods, handmade items, antiques and collectables.
Sign-Up Sheets are located in the Fellowship Hall, Harmony Hall & Ross Chapel.
You can pick up a Twin Rocks Camp Brochure from the table in the foyer.
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All Church Business Meeting – Sunday, May 17th There will be an all church business meeting to consider the proposed budget for 2015. We will meet in the sanctuary after the worship service. Sunday School will follow the meeting. Also that day is our All Church Potluck! Please join us for a time of fellowship and good food! We’ll meet in the fellowship hall at noon, bring a main dish and salad, vegetable or dessert to share.
Friends Women Missionary Fellowship Meeting All ladies are welcome to join us, we will meet at 10 a.m. at MFC in the fireside room on Thursday, May 21st. A buffet luncheon follows the meeting. |
Don't Forget!
Bo chance, Curtis! Come say Good Luck, God Speed, and Good-bye to Curtis Garrett on May 25th. Curtis is moving to Louisiana to join his girlfriend of nearly 5 years at the end of May. We will be hosting an open house at 467 DeBarr from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day). No gifts please, but a money tree will be available.
Seniors You Are Invited to Join Strong Friends!
STRONG FRIENDS meet M-W-F from 9 to 10 a.m. We follow a program devised by Tuft's University We exercise at the church and you are welcome to join us any time.
I lead the class as a volunteer and there is no fee for doing the exercises that have kept us more flexible, stronger and less likely to fall. Curious if this would work for you or with questions, call 541-770-3711–Teddie Hight.
REMEMBER WHAT FUN PROGRESSIVE DINNERS ARE?
Well, mark your calendars, a progressive picnic is scheduled for Saturday, June 13th. The event kicks off around 3:30 p.m. at Phebe McManama's for appetizers, with three other stops scheduled. The church van will be available for transportation. More information will be announced later!
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