The Pastor’s Blog
Impact Athletics invites you to a SUPERBOWL PARTY at the Circle Youth Ministry Center at Joy Christian Fellowship. Sunday, February 3, 2013. Doors open at 3 p.m. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. Join us for fun, games, and prizes along with a special halftime presentation. Admission is free. For more information call Dave Gomez.
Sunday, February 3, 2013 is Scout Sunday!
Scouting is 103 years old and Cubbing is 83! May God continue to bless the scouts in our Pack & Troop and throughout the world.
Watch for a display of scout items in the foyer this Sunday.
- An Opportunity to Serve
For years MFC has sponsored a Cub Scout Pack as a means of ministering to boys in our neighborhood. At the present time the pack is 3 enthusiastic and wonderful boys but we need more adult leaders and committee members. This is a great Hands and Feet of Jesus ministry and if you would like to serve in this ministry and touch the lives of boys in our neighborhood, or have questions, please contact Rita Bingham.
Blanket Drive Thank You
During our January blanket drive over four boxes of blankets and sleeping bags were given by our church body and delivered to ministries and agencies that work with homeless people in our community. Thank you for giving so generously and for helping to bring warmth into someone’s life.
All Church Potluck Sunday, February 17th
Please join for a time of fellowship after the Sunday School hour in the fellowship hall. Bring your favorite main dish and salad, vegetable or dessert to share. Our committees will be giving reports after we eat.
Ladies meetings for the month of February
Friends Women All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing & caring fellowship. We will meet on Tuesday, February 12th, the meeting will be at the home of Dawn DuLong. Pam Shinn is co-hostess.
FWMF (Friends Women Missionary Fellowship) 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 the home of Phebe McManama, Thursday, February 21st, at 10 a.m. A buffet luncheon will follow the meeting.
Financial Report
As was reported in worship on January 6, 2012, due to some generous end of the year giving, the updated report for December 2012 and year-to-date 2012 is as follows:
December 2012 Year-to-date
Income $35,379.82 $220.457.53
Expenses 17,776.84 220,053.37
Difference 17,602.98 404.16
We planned to balance our 2012 budget by using $6,000 from savings but going into December we had a deficit of $17,270. Thanks to some incredibly generous end of year giving we were able erase that deficit and end the year with a positive cash flow without touching our savings at all. Thank you to God who provides for all of our needs and thank you to everyone who gave to the ministries of Medford Friends Church as God has provided for you and prompted you to give.
January 2013
Income $13,492.00
Expenses 18,173.46
Difference -4,681.46
It is not unusual to begin a new year with a deficit and we are thankful to everyone who contributes to Medford Friends, sharing your time, talents, gifts and resources in the ministry of Jesus so we may fulfill God’s plan for us as His church.
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Home Study for January 28 through February 2, 2013
Home Study
Monday – Read Genesis 17:1-8
Abram’s name was changed because of a covenant (agreement or promise) God made with him.
What promise did God make to Abram?
What promises has God made to you?
What can you do to partner with God to make those promises a reality?
Tuesday – Read John 10:1-5
How well does the good shepherd know his sheep?
What does this tell us about how well Jesus knows us?
What does this say about how Jesus cares for our needs?
What do you need Jesus to do in or through your life today?
Invite Him to work in and through you.
Wednesday – Read Colossians 3:12-17
In whose name are we called to do all things?
What does that mean?
According to this passage, how can we live in His name?
Thursday – Read Proverbs 22:1-4
Why is a good name (reputation) better than money?
According to verses 2-4, how can we live to earn a good name?
How does our good name bring glory to God?
What is this passage saying to you? How will you respond?
Friday – Read Revelation 20:11-15
This is the most important reference to our name in all creation.
What is the one place we want to be sure our name is written?
How can we be sure that it is recorded there?
What in the world is more important than this?
How should this truth impact our lives?
Saturday – Read Nehemiah 8:1-8
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Home Study for January 21 to 26, 2013
Home Study
Monday – Read Philippians 2:5-11
What example did Jesus set for us here?
How can we go as Jesus did?
Pray for God to place on your heart someone with whom you can share the love of Jesus this week.
Tuesday – Read Acts 2:42-47
How complicated was the ministry of the believers here?
In what kinds of places did they gather? Why?
What was the result of these believers living out the truth of Jesus?
What can we do so that God can use us like that?
Wednesday – Read I Corinthians 2:1-5
Sometimes we feel inadequate to share the truth of Jesus with others.
What encouragement does this passage give you?
With whom can you share your experience with the grace and truth of Jesus this week?
Thursday – Read Acts 11:19-21
As you read this passage, did the followers of Jesus “speak to” or “preach at” people?
What is the difference?
What do you suppose they talked about?
What has Jesus done in your life that you can speak about to the people in your life?
Friday – Read II Corinthians 5:16-21
As followers of Jesus, how should we view ourselves? Why?
What have we been called to be in the lives of others?
By whose power can we do that?
How do these verses challenge you? How will you respond?
Saturday – Read Nehemiah 7:4-9
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Home Study for January 14 through 19, 2013
Monday – Read Psalm 34:1-10
Which of these verses give you the most comfort and confidence today?
Why?
What does God do for those who worship and seek Him?
What do you need God to do for you as you serve Him today?
Tuesday – Psalm 34:15-22
Which of these verses speak directly to your heart and life situation?
What will God deliver us from?
How complete is God’s deliverance?
Tell the Lord what you need Him to do in you today.
Wednesday – Read Psalm 27:1-6
How does David describe God in verses 1 and 2?
How did that affect his outlook toward his troubles?
Why was he confident even when being attacked?
What hope do these verses give you?
Thursday – Read II Corinthians 1:8-11
How does Paul describe the opposition he and Timothy faced?
What did they rely on for their deliverance – on what did they set their hope?
Where have you set your hope? What difference does it make to you?
Friday – Read Romans 8:28-39
Who or what did Paul say could separate us from God’s love?
Why is that true?
What is threatening you in these days?
What does God want to do in your circumstances and life?
Invite Him to work in you according to His love and will.
Saturday – Read Nehemiah 6:15-7:4
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