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Home Study for September 23 through 28, 2013
Monday – Read Psalm 19:1-3
What is one way that God has revealed Himself to humankind?
Is there any place where God’s glory and truth cannot be seen?
Why has God revealed Himself so completely?
Why do humans choose to ignore what God has shown them?
Tuesday – Read Joshua 24:14-15
What choice was Joshua putting before the people?
What did he choose?
These are the two choices humans have faced since the Garden of Eden, who do you choose to serve?
How will that impact your life today and every day?
Wednesday – Read John 14:1-6
What does Jesus call Himself here?
What hope does this give us?
What does a person have to do to experience Jesus as the way, the truth and the life?
What is this passage saying to you? How will you respond?
Thursday – Read Luke 14:15-23
In this parable about heaven, how did the first invitees to the banquet respond to the invitation they received?
How did the man respond to his guests not coming?
Who got invited instead?
How does this give us a picture of God and His offer of salvation and life?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?
Friday – Read Luke 15:1-7
How does Jesus feel about people who have not yet received the salvation and life that He offers to all people?
How does heaven respond when a lost soul chooses Jesus?
What hope does this give you? How does it challenge you?
How will you respond?
Saturday – Read Matthew 7:15-23
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Home Study for September 16 through 21, 2013
Home Study
Monday – Read Acts 1:1-8
Jesus calls us followers to be witnesses for Him in an ever expanding area. Jerusalem would refer to the people closest to us.
Why is it sometimes easier to support missions work across the world than to reach out to the people closest to us with the Gospel?
How does this challenge you?
How will you respond?
Tuesday – Read Romans 3:21-24
Who needs to receive Jesus as Savior?
Are there any exclusions?
Why?
How does this passage challenge you? What will you do?
Wednesday – Read Isaiah 64:6
Why are all of our human acts of righteousness like filthy rags in comparison to the holiness of God?
What does this say about our ability to save ourselves by our good deeds?
Why do people insist on believing their good deeds can save them?
Thursday – Read Romans 10:9-15
How important is it for people to hear the truth of Jesus?
How important is it for us to find ways to share the truth of Jesus with people who do not know Him?
What are some ways that we can let the light of Jesus shine out of us?
What is Jesus saying to you? How will you respond?
Friday – Read I Peter 3:15-16
What is the hope that we have through Jesus?
Why is it so important to share this hope with gentleness and respect?
What does the way we share Jesus say about Jesus?
How does this passage challenge you? What will you do?
Saturday – Read Matthew 7:13-14
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Home Study for September 9 through 14, 2013
Monday – Read James 4:1-10
Why do our human desires so often cause us friction with others and even with God?
What are some things mentioned here that we can do to ensure that we have the right motives when we ask God to work and act in our lives, in the lives of others and in the world?
How does this passage challenge you? How does it encourage you?
How will you respond?
Tuesday – Read Deuteronomy 4:25-31
These are God’s words to His people before crossing into the Promised Land; words that apply to us as His people today.
What promise does God give to those who will seek Him?
What hope does this give you?
What do you need to seek the Lord in in these days?
Wednesday – Read James 1:2-5
If we don’t know what to do, what are we called to do?
Is it good to seek God’s wisdom even when we think we know what to do? Why?
Why does God give us the wisdom we need and seek?
For what do you need God’s wisdom today?
Ask Him to reveal His will to you.
Thursday – Read Matthew 7:12
How do you want to be treated by others?
How does treating other people with love, as God loves us, help them to see Him?
How does this verse challenge you? How will you respond?
Friday – Read Galatians 5:22-26
How does the Holy Spirit in us change the way we view ourselves, how we view others and the choices we make?
How does that help us as we ask, seek, knock and love others?
Invite the Holy Spirit to continue working to develop His fruit in you.
Saturday – Read Matthew 9:9-13
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Prayer Reminder
On Sunday August 18, Pastor Mark Burton announced to the congregation that he had met with the Administrative Committee and the Elders to begin the process of transitioning for retirement. While the exact date is being left to God’s timing, Mark and Patsy sense that God would have him retire possibly as soon as June 30, 2014, or as late as June 30, 2015. Please be praying for God’s leading as we go through this process together, that there would be a unified vision and excitement for what God has planned for our body as we prepare and pursue calling a new senior pastor.
T-Shirt Day at MFC
Sunday, September 15th has been designated MFC T-shirt Day and everyone is invited to wear your MFC T-shirt to worship.
This is also our All Church Potluck Sunday.
Join us in the fellowship hall following the Sunday School & Bible Study hour. Please bring your favorite potluck main dish, and a salad, vegetable or dessert, enough to feed eight people.
New Sunday Morning Study
Marilyn Johnston is leading a new study in the fellowship hall classroom. They will be examining what Friends believe and looking at how that applies to our daily lives. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Hands and Feet of Jesus Ministry – September Clothing Give Away
We are specifically looking for warm clothes and coats, for kids through adults. Please look through your closets to see if you might have some gently used clothing that you would like to donate. There is a box in the main hallway for your donations or you may also bring them to the office Monday through Thursday. More details to come.
Ministry Opportunity – Clothing Give-away
Our warm clothing drive is off and running. If you would like to give leadership to how we distribute the clothing we receive please contact Carla Tappero, you can leave a message at 541-826-4933.
Ladies Fellowship Meeting All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing and caring fellowship. Our first meeting will be Tuesday, September 3rd, at 7 p.m. at the home of Dawn DuLong. Patsy Burton will co-host.
Friends Women Missionary Fellowship Group Our time together is spent in fellowship and learning about the work of our missionaries, their needs and the people to whom they minister. All ladies are welcome to join us at MFC, we will meet at MFC on Thursday, September 19th at 10 a.m. A buffet luncheon will follow the meeting
Wednesday Night Activities will resume September 11th
6 p.m. is our Simple Meal with Wed. Night Kids, Youth Group and Adult Study at 7 p.m.
If you haven’t been here on Wednesday evenings in the past, come and join us this year!
MFC Youth to Impact Primetime September 25th
Where Youth Groups Hangout Together!
Bring your friends for some fun, fellowship and food!
At Bobbio’s Pizza in Central Point
8:30 to 10 p.m. The last Wednesday of every month
Large slice of pizza and soft drink – $5
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