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Home Study for May 19 through 24, 2014

Home Study

Monday – Read I John 2:1-6
Why does Jesus speak to the Father in our defense even when we sin?
What is an indication that we have come to really know Jesus?
How can we walk as Jesus walked?
What is Jesus saying to you? How will you respond?

Tuesday – Read Hebrews 7:23-28
Why is Jesus so fully qualified to meet the needs of our lives?
Needs doesn’t always refer to what we think we need, but also what Jesus knows needs to be done in our hearts and lives. What is Jesus revealing to you that needs to be done in your life?
How will you respond to Him?

Wednesday – Read Colossians 1:21-23
What has Jesus done in our lives?
So much of the way that Jesus works in our lives is through the transforming of our minds (Romans 12:1-2), why is this so important?
What will God do if we grow and remain rooted in our faith in Jesus?
What is Jesus saying to you? How will you respond?

Thursday – Read Ephesians 1:18-23
What hope has Jesus called us to?
What kind of power does He want to set loose to work in your life?
What can stand against that power?
Take time to pray and ask Jesus to open your eyes to all that He has done and wants to do in and through your life.

Friday – Read Ephesians 3:14-21
What is Jesus able to do in our lives?
Why does He want to do it and how can He do it?
What is our part in the work that Jesus wants to do in us?
Invite Jesus to work in your life to accomplish His plan and purpose for you.

Saturday – Read Matthew 10:40-42


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Home Study for May 12 through 17, 2014

Home Study

Monday – Read Psalm 66:17-18
How does unconfessed and unforgiven sin damage our relationship with God?
How might our lack of communication with God increase our sense of fear?
How can we remove this barrier? (See I John 1:9)
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?

Tuesday – Read Philippians 4:6-7
How does making our requests to God help alleviate our fear?
Why can we experience God’s peace when we turn our fears over to Him.
How does this passage encourage you? How does it challenge you?
What will you do?

Wednesday – Read Psalm 18:1-6
How does David describe God here?
How did his understanding of God impact his response to the difficult circumstances he faced?
What does this say to you? How will you respond?

Thursday – Read Jeremiah 1:1-8
God called Jeremiah to speak His word against his people. What might Jeremiah have been afraid of?
What was God’s response to Jeremiah’s fear?
Is there anything God is asking of you that you are afraid of?
What is God saying to you about your fear?

Friday – Read II Timothy 1:6-10
What fears are you facing?
What encouragement do these verses give you?
What is God saying to you?
What will you do?

Saturday – Read Philippians 1:3-11
What hope does this passage give you?


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Homse Study for May 5 through 10, 2014

Monday – Read I John 1:5-7
How is God light?
What does it take for us to walk in fellowship with Him?
When we experience fellowship with God who else can we have fellowship with? Why does it work this way?
How is God challenging you? How will you respond?

Tuesday – Read Proverbs 2:1-8
What is our part in knowing God’s commands?
Why is God’s wisdom like a treasure to our soul?
What does God’s wisdom do in our lives when we apply it?
What can you do to better apply God’s wisdom in your life?

Wednesday – Read Romans 15:1-7
According to verse 4, what is one reason God has recorded and preserved His word for us?
How does God use His word to give us endurance and encouragement? How does it create unity among believers?
What is God trying to teach you in these days? How will you respond?

Thursday – Read Acts 1:4-8
What did Jesus tell the disciples here? Why?
What would have happened had they said, “We know what Jesus wants us to do, why wait, let’s get to it now?”
Why does God sometimes have us wait even when we know what He wants us to do? What can happen if we don’t wait?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?

Friday – Read I Corinthians 2:9-16
How might you describe what God has planned and prepared for His people?
How can we know and follow the mind of Jesus?
In what area do you need to know the mind of Jesus? Ask Him to reveal it to you.

Saturday – Read Mark 14:43-72


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Missions Rally Saturday, May 3, 2014 Guest Speakers: Ed & Marie Cammack

10:30 a.m. at Medford Friends

Friends Women invite everyone to attend the annual Southern Oregon Area Rally. The Cammack name has been a part of mission work in Bolivia since the 1930’s. Come hear Ed & Marie Cammack share about their recent 3 month visit and also catch up on other current news and needs. Lunch will follow the presentation.

 

Please be praying for the Garrett family following Lance’s passing on April 27, 2014. There will be a memorial service celebrating Lance’s life and relationship with Jesus on Saturday, May 3, at 2 p.m. at Chapel of the Valley, 2065 Upper River Rd., Grants Pass, OR. 

 

2014 CAMP AUCTION – WEDNESDAY, MAY 14th

Help our kids go to camp!

Mark your calendars and start planning for Camp Auction 2014!  Great selling items are baked goods, hand crafted projects and manual labor. Everyone can participate by donating and/or buying the items to be auctioned off.  The auction will be held on Wednesday May 14th.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the Auction Starts at 7 p.m. Sign-Up Sheets & additional information are located in the Fellowship Hall, Hallway, Harmony Hall and Ross Chapel.

                                            

 

Ladies Meetings:

Ladies Fellowship Group  We will meet on Tuesday, May 6th, at 7 p.m. at the home of Dawn DuLong. All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing & caring fellowship.

Friends Women Missionary Fellowship Group  Ladies join us in the fireside room at MFC, Thursday, May 15th, at 10 a.m. for our missions meeting. Following the meeting we will have lunch at Wendy’s.

 

Pastoral Candidate to Visit on May 18th 

On May 18th our top pastoral candidate and his wife will be with us for worship and he will be speaking. There will be a meet and greet time following the service with no adult studies at 11 am that day. We ask everyone to make it a priority to be here for this important time. Please bring cookies to share and continue praying for God’s clear leading through our transition process.

 

Financial Report

                    April 2014          Year-to-date

Income         $16,851.00          $66,766.58

Expenses       19,357.88            72,546.92

Difference       -2,506.88             -5,780.34

We thank God for His continued support of Medford Friends and everyone who gives to, works in and supports our ministries.


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