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From The Elders of MFC

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”                                          

                                      Isaiah 55:8-9

On May 18, 2014 we hosted our top pastoral candidate, Tyler Vance, and his wife Kate for a visit to our area and church. The Elders did a second interview with Tyler and he preached in our worship service. At our Business Meeting on Sunday May 25, 2014, we decided to issue an initial three year call to Tyler Vance to serve as our Pastor as Pastor Mark retires. After spending time in prayer and fasting, Tyler and Kate felt that he was not yet ready to make this move and that he would benefit from additional education.

We don’t always understand why God sometimes takes us down one path only to have that not be the ultimate path that He has for us. But one thing we do know is that as we seek and follow Him, no matter how it turns out, every path that God takes us on prepares us for what He has in store for us next, which is true for us and for Tyler and Kate.

We will continue to go forward in our search, with full confidence, trusting that in the right time God will lead us to the path and person that He has for us. We ask that everyone continue to keep our search process in your prayers and we will keep you informed as we go.

                                                                                    With Hope, Trust and Prayer, 

                                                                                                      MFC Elders

                                                                                               


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Home Study for June 2 through 7, 2014

Monday – Read Isaiah 40:21-26
How is God described in this passage?
What part of this description jumped out at you? Why?
What part of this description of God do you need to experience more in these days?
Ask God to make that happen.

Tuesday – Read Psalm 97:1-6
How is God described in this passage?
What difference does this make in your life?
How do you need to see God working in your life in these days?
Ask and wait before Him with an open heart.

Wednesday – Read Psalm 33:16-22
Why are things of creation a vain hope for deliverance?
What does this include?
Why can we trust in God as our hope for deliverance?
Where have you placed your hope?

Thursday – Read Romans 5:1-5
How does God work to produce hope in us?
How should this change how we view our suffering and difficulties?
How does this passage encourage you today?
Invite God to grow His hope in you.

Friday – Read Acts 16:6-10
Why did the Spirit keep Paul from Preaching in Asia?
How did God make His plan and timing known to Paul?
What would have happened if Paul has stuck to his original plan and timing?
Does God still work in our lives in the same way today?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?

Saturday – Read John 11:16-44


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Home Study for May 26 through 31, 2014

Monday – Read Galatians 2:20
What does it mean to be “crucified with Christ?”
What does it mean that “Christ lives in me?”
How much does Jesus love you?
How should this impact the way you live?

Tuesday – Read Isaiah 43:1-2
What does God mean by he has “summoned you by name?”
What assurances and promises does God give us in these verses?
What does this mean to you?
How should this impact how you live for Jesus?

Wednesday – Read Isaiah 41:8-10
Why do we not need to fear when we are living for Jesus?
What does it mean that God will uphold us?
What do you need Jesus to do in your life in these days? Ask Him.

Thursday – Read Psalm 27:1-6
How is the Lord described in verse 1? Is this true for you?
Why was David able to remain confident in the troubles he faced?
What one thing did David ask of the Lord?
How did this impact his life? How would it impact yours?
What do you want to say to the Lord today?

Friday – Read Psalm 27:11-14
In verse 11, what was David’s solution to being oppressed?
What was David confident of?
What was his admonition to us in verse 14?
Spend some time waiting before the Lord and allow Him to work in you.

Saturday – Read Isaiah 40:28-31


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Friends Women Missionary Fellowship Presents

SWEET TREATS BAKE SALE

FOR FATHER'S DAY, JUNE 15, 2014

Your special person gets the treat and the money helps provide for some special felt needs of our Friends serving abroad.  Cost: By donation


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