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Ladies Meetings:
Ladies Fellowship Group All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing & caring fellowship. We will meet on Tuesday, March 4th at 7 p.m. at the home of Ann Loar. Denise Fleming will be co-hostess.
Friends Women Missionary Fellowship Group All ladies are welcome to join us at the home of Donnalee Archibald, Thursday, March 20th at 10 a.m. A buffet lunch will follow the meeting.
All Church Potluck – Sunday, March16th
Please join us for a time of 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.
Come and Celebrate
Pearl McClearen’s
90th Birthday
Saturday, March 29, 2014
at MFC from 2 to 4 p.m.
in the Fellowship Hall
*No gifts please
Financial Report
February 2014 Year-to-date
Income $13,684.28 $29,458.08
Expenses 17,895.94 35,411.89
Difference -4,211.66 -5,953.81
It is not uncommon to have a negative balance at this time of the year. Thank you to everyone who gives to and serves in the ministry of Medford Friends Church and please be praying for God’s continued leading and provision for us as we seek and follow Him.
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Home Study for March 3 through 8, 2014
Monday – Read John 10:7-10
What does Jesus mean that He is the “gate?”
What did Jesus come to give to those who follow Him?
In what area of your life do you need to experience the work and power of Jesus in these days?
Invite Him to work in you today.
Tuesday – Read John 11:21-27 and 43-44
What did Jesus call Himself here?
What hope do you think this gave to Lazarus’ sisters?
How did Jesus demonstrate that what He said about Himself was true?
What hope does this give you?
What do you need Jesus to do in the life of someone you love?
Invite Him to do it.
Wednesday – Read John 14:1-6
What does Jesus mean when He says He is “the way, the truth and the life?”
What does this mean for us in the context of eternity?
What hope would this give the disciples?
What hope does this give you today?
Thursday – Read Romans 6:5-14
How does this passage challenge you?
What hope does it give you?
What do you sense that Jesus wants to do in you today?
Invite Him to accomplish His work in you.
Friday – Read Romans 8:1-4
Why is there no condemnation for those who have received Jesus into their heart?
How is this a form of new life?
How does this passage challenge you?
What hope does this passage give you?
How will you respond?
Saturday – Read Matthew 9:27-34
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Friends Women Missionary Fellowship Presents a
Fun Funds for Missions Special
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Following the Worship Service
Valentine hugs and other sweet treats
will be available for an easy-on-the pocketbook contribution.
Proceeds go toward the Yearly Meeting Friends Women special projects.
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Home Study Feb. 10th to 15th, 2014
Home Study February 10th to 15th
Monday – Read Genesis 1:26-27
How does your perceived identity affect your everyday life?
From what are you prone to get your identity, other than Jesus? (I. E. Items, duties, others, longings, sufferings?)
What does being made in the image of God mean to you?
Tuesday –Read Ephesians 1:1-14
What is the difference between biography and testimony?
What does it mean to you to be "in Christ"?
How does understanding your identity in Christ help you battle false identities?
Wednesday – Read Acts 20:17-38
How does Paul describe his ministry in Ephesus?
How does the Holy Spirit guide Paul's steps?
What emotions do you see from Paul toward the elders, and the elders toward Paul?
Thursday – Read Ephesians 2:11-22
What does it mean to be in Christ?
How is Christ Jesus your Cornerstone?
This week memorize verse 22.
Friday- Read Acts 19:23-41
How did Paul's preaching the gospel of Jesus, and the Holy Spirit opening people’s hearts to the Word of God, affect the people of Ephesus?
Why did Demetrius object to Paul's teaching?
What did Demetrius and the Ephesians riots love?
Who protected Paul?
Saturday – Read Ephesians 3:14-21
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