The Pastor’s Blog

Notes, news, information, lessons, and updates from the Pastor’s desk and others.

July 02, 2019 Update

Evan Hayes is attending Boys Camp at Twin Rocks July 1-5 and Payshens Cichy will attend Girls Camp at Twin Rocks July 6-10.

Please remember to pray that they would have an unforgettable experience learning more about God and His great love for them. Also pray for camp staff and for safe travel for our drivers. You may go to www.twinrocks.org for photos posted during the week of camp.

Surfside Camp August 4-10 for youth completing 8th – 12th grades, cost $395 if registered before July 17.

Register youth on line at www.twinrocks.org, print your confirmation of registration form and bring it to the church office for the auction scholarship. (We reimburse you the scholarship amount by check.)

Sounds like Fun! Hope to See You There!  We have been invited to join Talent Friends on Saturday evening, July 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. for anIce Cream Social and Game night.

William Anderson is working on his Eagle Scout project. The project is a portable wall ball wall to be used for DHS supervised visits for children in foster care to play with their parents. Many kids have requested a way to play wall ball with their parents during this time. William would appreciate any donations to purchase supplies for this project. Please memo your donation Eagle Scout project and place it in the offering on Sunday. Thank you.

Friends Women Fellowship   Our annual potluck meeting to conclude the program year is Thursday, July 18th on Billie Taylor’s patio! A special invitation to all women whose schedules are free to join us. Lunch set up will be at 11:45 a.m. (regular members will have a shortened meeting for business at the usual 10:30 start time.

Box Tops for Education  If you have box tops to be passed on to FWF please turn them in by Sunday, July 14th, so they can be included in this year’s final tally. Thank you!

Pastor Jesse will be out of the office July 13th to the 27th. If there is a pastoral need please contact one of our Elders. A contact list of MFC’s Elders can be found on the usher’s table in the foyer.

Yearly Meeting Annual Sessions – July 21-24, 2019

“Fresh Vision”    

Held on campus at George Fox University

Brockie Follette is a Certified “Growing Young” Presenter for the Fuller Youth Institute, with a special focus on the Friends Church.  She serves as the Director of Kaleo Academy (the National Friends Youth Training experience) held at Barclay College, where she also leads students as the college Chaplain.  Brockie will be featured as a workshop speaker each morning and as a guest in one of the evening sessions.

Jim Le Shana, Superintendent of Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church is a graduate of George Fox University, Jim shared here earlier this month at our area meeting. He is convinced that the best days for the Friends Church are still ahead, but that many of us today may need a “fresh vision” – to see ourselves, the world, the needs, and the opportunities around us with greater hope and clarity from God’s perspective.  Jim will serve as our primary speaker in the evening sessions.

Online 2019 Annual Sessions Registration – There is much more information at the Yearly Meeting website and you can register there as well, they highly encourage pre-registration for attending YM Sessions. 


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Changing Lives

I just recently got back from a short-term mission trip to Mexico. We build a home for a single mother and her three children. It was an amazing week of working with great people and helping the Lord change this family’s world for the better. Spending time playing and building with the family was so worth it. Knowing that they have a safe place and a solid roof over their heads is a comfort. As much as building the home changed their lives it changed ours as well. We came to recognize how blessed we are and what opportunities we have been given. We give back because of all that Jesus has done for us and in so doing help to magnify His name and Kingdom in our world. Because Jesus has changed our lives, we work to help Him do that in other’s lives. It is Jesus that inspires and enables us to do these things. When we allow Jesus to change out lives we end up moving more and more closely towards the heart of God for those around us. Why is this? Because our will and being begin to reflect that of Jesus.


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May 30, 2019 Update

June 2nd is Promotion Sunday! We are recognizing those who are changing departments. Congratulations to Payshens Cichy going into 6th grade, Leo Crossett going into 7th grade, Chyna Crossett and Skylar DuLong, both going into 9th grade. William Anderson graduated from North Medford on June 1st, he will continue his education at George Fox University in the fall. Following worship there will be a time of fellowship with refreshments to celebrate the occasion! 

Southern Oregon Area Meeting
We invite all who are interested in the health and growth of their local church and our yearly meeting to join us at the Southern Oregon Area Meeting which will take place at Medford Friends on Wednesday, June 5th at 6 p.m. The area gatherings are planned to be both inspirational and informational.  Part of the meeting will be a “meet the Superintendent” time and Jim Le Shana will share some vision for Northwest Yearly Meeting and our churches.  The clerks will provide information on task force work, and there will be some final time for questions and answers. 

Please join us to celebrate Emily Brewster with a Bridal Shower on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 3 p.m. at MFC Fellowship Hall. All Ladies Welcome. Emily is registered at Target, Amazon.com and Myregistry.com

FWMF Delectable Delicacies for Dad’s DaySunday, June 16th, you can find us in the fellowship hall between Worship & Sunday School. There will be sweet and not so sweet treats. Cost by donation. Funds go towards support of NWYM Friends Serving Abroad and local outreach ministries.

Friends Women Fellowship The ladies will meet Thursday, June 20th, at 10:30 a.m. in the fireside room at MFC. All ladies are welcome. Lunch will follow the meeting.

Movie on the Patio Join the Hamilton’s for a fun time, they will be showing the movie “Snow Dogs” at their place on June 22nd at dusk, about 8:30 p.m. There will be popcorn & punch served. Please bring your lawn chair, no lounge chairs please! See your Sunday bulletin for more information.

Elders Project – Now through June 23rd “Fill the Van for Summer Fun” The toy drive MFC is holding to support foster children in our community is looking good! We have until June 23rd to accept donations of indoor & outdoor toys, games, activities for children age 0-17 years. These will be given to foster families during the long, hot & sometimes smoky summer to keep their children active & entertained. Please leave you donations in the designated area on the platform in the front of the sanctuary. Our goal is to fill the church van!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Camp Auction that raises funds for our kids to earn scholarships toward 2019 camps at Twin Rocks. Register youth on line at www.twinrocks.org, print your confirmation of registration form and bring it to the church office for the auction scholarship. (We reimburse you the scholarship amount by check.)

Drivers needed to camp and drivers home from camp for the following camps at Twin Rocks: Girls Camp 7/6 & 7/10 and Tween Camp 7/15 & 7/20 – Contact Jesse Davis if you have questions or are interested in volunteering.

Boys Camp July 1-5 for boys entering 4th – 6th grades, camp cost $365 if registered before June 13.

Girls Camp July 6-10 for girls entering 4th – 6th grades, camp cost $365 if registered before June 18.

Tween Camp July 15-20 for youth entering 7th – 9th grades, cost $380 if registered before June 27.

Surfside Camp August 4-10 for youth completing 8th – 12th grades, cost $395 if registered before July 17.


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Summer Time!

As we head into this season many of us find ourselves very busy! We have school finishing up, we are looking into trips and visits, we are worrying about when Fire Season will start, and we are trying to get outside to enjoy some sunshine and clean air while we can. “Strike while the iron is hot” is an old saying that means go while you can, do while you can, or get while you can. It encourages us to take advantage of the right conditions. Often in life we want to wait until we are ready to take the shot but we often don’t feel ready when the conditions are right. Waiting to go until we are ready to go often means we miss our window of opportunity. This summer as things start to heat up, I encourage you to “strike while the iron is hot.” To take the opportunities that come your way. God is giving us moments to share His love and His kingdom with those around us. Are we going to take that opportunity or wait until we feel ready and possibly miss our chance?


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