The Pastor’s Blog
Retirement Celebration for Allen & Terrie Ziemann, Saturday, May 12th, 2012
Open House 2 to 4 p.m. at MFC, Join us to celebrate! No gifts please.
Ladies Meetings in May:
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, May 17th, at 10 a.m. A buffet luncheon will follow the meeting.
Friends Women – All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing & caring fellowship. We will meet Tuesday, May 15th, at the home of Patsy Burton.
Dinner Fundraiser for our Mexico Missions Team
The Ladies Fellowship Group is sponsoring an all church Mexican Dinner on Sunday, May 20th, as a fundraiser for the Mexico Team. This will be in place of the all church potluck. Everyone is invited and the price is on a donation basis.
Camp Auction 2012 – Wednesday, May 16th
Don’t miss the fun! 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. Mark your calendars and start planning for this year’s auction. If you are interested in attending Summer Camp or the Mexico Missions trip this is a great way to earn a scholarship to either event. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. & the auction starts at 7 p.m.
Everyone can participate by donating and/or buying the items to be auctioned off! Great selling items are baked goods, hand crafted projects and manual labor. There are sign-up sheets and additional information located in the Fellowship Hall, Hallway, Harmony Hall and Ross Chapel.
Community Garden at MFC Are you interested in community gardening – a plot for yourself or helping with a co-op plot? See Nate Swift or email him at nateswift@clearwire.net.
All Church Breakfast & Workday Saturday, May 19th, 8 a.m.
Everyone is invited to this 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.
Yard Sale!! Saturday, May 19th 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dave Gomez and the Mexico Team will be working to raise more $$ to meet the cost of building a home for a family in Mexico. More donations have been made, but they could certainly use more good saleable stuff, if you missed last month’s sale you can give this time to a good cause! The April sale raised over $500. If you would like to help with the sale please contact Dave Gomez.
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Walking with God
For the last couple of years I’ve been interested in trying out a pair of Skechers Shape-ups; the shoes with the sole that is rounded in the middle and are promised to give you a work out while you wear them. Since I’m always looking for new ways to include more exercise into my day I thought those shoes might be worth trying, but at the prices I was finding I wasn’t sure they would be worth that much.
I recently found a pair at a really good price so I finally bought a pair. The information that came with the shoes said that the effect of their rounded sole design makes it like you are walking on dry sand and warned that you shouldn’t wear them all day right away, but begin by wearing them for short periods to get your muscles used to the additional effort required to walk in them.
We all know how taxing walking in dry sand can be and amazingly enough, these shoes really do give you that effect. As you walk they cause you to use muscles in your legs that normal shoes would never work and they activate your core muscles with every step. Another thing I noticed about the shoes is that they change the way I walk. They force me to walk more carefully because, with their round soles, I want to be sure that my foot lands exactly where it should and they force me to shorten my stride, which actually causes me to walk more efficiently.
This experience got me to thinking about the many verses in the Bible that speak to walking with God and walking according to the path that he sets for us. One example that comes to mind is Psalm 89:15, “Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord.”
It takes time to learn how to walk in God’s ways and to live a life that brings Him glory and acclaim. It takes time in God’s word and time in relationship with Him each day. But regardless of the time and the effort it takes to learn to walk in God’s ways, the benefits vastly outweigh any effort we make.
Every day, may the cry of our heart echo the words that Moses spoke to God in Exodus 33:13, “…teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you.”
Learning to Walk,
Mark
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Home Study May 7 through 12, 2012
Monday – Read I Thessalonians 1:2-10
As you read verse 3, what was the motivation behind the work the Thessalonian believers did in God’s kingdom?
Why are these three things, faith, love and hope so powerful?
According to verse 10, how radical of a transformation did these believers experience when they came to faith in Jesus?
What hope does this give you?
Tuesday – Read James 2:14-17
Which must come first, faith or works? Why?
How do our works demonstrate our faith?
How does this passage challenge you?
How will you respond?
Wednesday – Read I Thessalonians 4:11-12
How can our life style give testimony to Jesus in our heart?
Why is this important?
How can we live in a way that gives glory to Jesus?
What is Jesus saying to you? How will you respond?
Thursday – Read I Timothy 2:1-4
According to verse four, what is God’s desire for all people?
According to this passage, what are some things we can do to help other people to see Jesus?
Why does such a lifestyle please God?
How is Jesus challenging you? How will you respond?
Friday – Read Colossians 4:2-6
Why is it important to pray and watch as we seek to proclaim the gospel of Jesus to people who do not know Him?
What does Paul mean when he says to be wise in the way we act?
How can we speak in grace, with our words seasoned with salt?
How is Jesus challenging you? What will you do?
Saturday – Read Luke 2:1-20
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May Youth News
Third Day Concert– Lithia Amphitheater on Saturday the 5th at 7pm. Meet at MFC at 6:30 for a ride. Tickets are available at Evangel.
Jon Micah Sumrall– Lead singer of Kutless will be at Table Rock Fellowship on the 14th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. The concert is a benefit concert for Dominik Roby.
Souther Oregon Impact Concert-Paul Wright and Ryan Stevenson will be at Medford First Nazarene Church on the 18th at 7p.m. Tickets cost $10 at Evangel.
Girl's Nite In The Word-This month's topic is divorce/blending families. Takes place on Sunday the 6th at 6-8:30 p.m.
Camp Auction– If you are going to camp this year or joining the Mexico Missions trip this year, you will want to sign up for camp auction to earn a scholarship for either event. This will take place on Wednesday the 16th. You may also donate items even if you are not going to camp or Mexico.
Yard Sale– The Mexico Missions team will be having a yard sale to raise money to build a house for a family in Mexico. you may donate saleable items or come and buy from the sale. The yard sale in April raised over $500. Thanks to everyone who helped!
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