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Home Study for May 6 through 11, 2013
Home Study
Monday – Read Luke 10:1-2
Where was Jesus sending the appointed 72?
What do you suppose He was sending them to do?
How were they to pray?
How does this apply to our lives today?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?
Tuesday – Read Luke 10:3-7
Why did Jesus say these 72 were like lambs among wolves?
Who was to be their protector?
How were they to relate to the people to whom the ministered?
Why was this important? Is it still important today?
Wednesday – Read Luke 10:8-16
The message the 72 were appointed to deliver is “the kingdom of God is near.” Does mean that God is in charge, has a plan and is working in the lives and affairs of people?
Why was it important for people to know that?
Is that the message we are to proclaim today?
How can we best do that?
Thursday – Read Luke 10:17-20
How did God work through the efforts of the 72?
Did they minister like this through their own wisdom and power or through the power of the Holy Spirit?
How does this apply to our service to Jesus today?
Friday – Read Luke 10:21-24
How did Jesus respond to the effective ministry of the 72?
What pattern does this set for us today?
Take time to thank God for what He has done and is doing in your life.
Saturday – Read John 7:1-13
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Wednesday, May 15th – Annual Camp Auction
Mark your calendars for this year’s auction!
KIDS and YOUTH be thinking what you can offer for the auction! We look forward to having auctioneer Dwayne Brood with us; he donates his time and talent to help make our annual camp auction a great time. Don’t miss the fun! If you are planning on attending the Twin Rocks Summer Camp or other youth activities this is a chance to earn a scholarship that will help with costs of an event.
- You must participate and be present at the auction to qualify!
There are sign- up sheets to list your auction items located in the Fellowship Hall, Harmony Hall and Ross Chapel.
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. See you there! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the auction begins at 7 p.m.
Twin Rocks Camp Brochures are here and are full of camp information!
Pick up a copy from the usher’s table in the foyer at MFC.
June 30-July 5, 2013 Girls Camp pre-registered by June 14, cost is $226. For girls entering 4th – 6th grades this fall
July 7-13, 2013 Tween Camp pre-registered by June 21, cost is $288. For youth entering 7th-9th grades this fall
July 14-19, 2013 Boys Camp pre-registered by June 28, cost is $226. For boys entering 4th – 6th grades this fall
August 4-10, 2013 Surfside Camp pre-registered by July 19, cost is $288. For youth completing 8th-12th grades this spring
Ladies Fellowship Group
We will meet on Tuesday, May 7th, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be at the home of Denise Fleming. Pam Shinn is co-hostess. All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing & caring fellowship.
FWMF (Friends Women Missionary Fellowship)
All ladies are welcome to join us at MFC, in the fireside room Thursday, May 16th, at 10 a.m. After the meeting we will have lunch at Wendy’s.
Thank you to all our MFC women who were able to attend the Area Spring Rally (as well as any of you who supported it in prayer.) We were well represented. Our Area Rally contributions to the Friends Women Yearly Meeting project offering was $474.
Impact Primetime Wednesday May 29th
At C.P. Bobbio's Pizza – 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
All Youth Groups are invited to hangout after youth group! Listen to great musicians and eat great food. Primetime Special $5 for large piece of pizza and soft drink.
Community Garden at MFC
See Nate Swift if you are interested in community gardening there are spaces available!
All Church Breakfast and Workday
8 a.m. Saturday, May 11th
Everyone is invited to join us for breakfast and workday. We have a variety of indoor and outdoor projects to be completed. Plan now to come and share in the fellowship and work time.
All Church Potluck – Sunday, May 21st
Everyone is invited to join us in the fellowship hall following Sunday School and Bible Study. Bring your favorite potluck main dish, and a salad, vegetable or dessert, enough to feed eight people.
Financial Report
April 2013 Year-to-date
Income $18,557.72 $68,919.80
Expenses 18,510.23 72,700.13
Difference 47.49 -3,780.33
We are thankful for everyone who contributes to the work and ministry of Medford Friends through your prayers, use of your talents, time and gifts and through sharing your resources. And we thank God for continuing to provide for all of our needs as we seek and follow Him.
Baccalaureate Class of 2013 Friday, June 7th, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
North Medford Auditorium
Everyone is invited to celebrate the 2013 senior classes from North, South and Central High School. We will have students share from each school, enjoy special music, and a guest speaker. There will be refreshments following the service. If you have any questions contact Dave Gomez.
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Before leaving on our recent trip to Mexico we switched to an international plan for our cell phones so we could be reached if needed. This plan would cost us $1.00 per minute for phone calls but was less expensive than renting a phone there.
Our cell service was rather spotty but one time when I was experiencing good reception I noticed that I had seven voice mails. Thinking that someone was trying to get in contact with us I called my voice mail and listened to my messages. All seven were from before we left on our trip and although I had previously listened to them, I had not cleared them, so I spent time and a few dollars listening to old messages.
That got me to thinking about how often we allow the residue of old sins, hurts and fears, messages of our old life, still grab attention in our lives. And every time we listen to them it costs us time, energy, maybe resources and certainly it can cost us peace. In John 8:36 Jesus said, “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
When Jesus comes into our hearts, forgives our sin, heals our hurts and takes away our fear we are set free, but too often it seems like we continue to listen to those old messages and allow them to consume our time, energy, resources and peace. When those messages beckon us, instead of answering, let’s claim the freedom that Jesus purchased for us and then go forward in our lives as we seek what Jesus is saying and doing in our lives today!
In His Grace,
Mark
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Home Study April 22nd to 27th, 2013
Monday- Read John 11:17-44
What was the last funeral you attended? What was it like?
Why was Jesus “angry in His spirit and deeply moved” (v.33) when He saw everyone weeping?
What does this teach us about God’s view of death? Sin?
Is there a “resurrection” that you need in your life right now?
Tuesday- Read Luke 8:35 & Acts 22:3
Take time today to sit at Jesus’s feet.
What can be learned about humility?
How does this passage challenge you?
Wednesday- Psalms 16:5, 27:4, 73:26,119:57,142:5
Today write Psalms 73:26 on a 3×5 card or in a journal and memorize these verses. You can do it!
Make Jesus your Portion today.
Thursday- John 12:1-3
What is the significance of Anointing?
What was Martha doing in this passage?
What was Mary doing in this passage?
Who do you identify with in this passage? Why?
Friday- John 11:1-16
How does Jesus demonstrate his power?
How have they stood by you in the battles of life?
What strategies are you using in your life to pursue God’s destiny?
Saturday- Read Exodus 19:1-25
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