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Song of the Week

As they always say, April showers bring May flowers! After Easter, we have been getting a lot of rain latley. And I don’t know about you, but the rain always seems to bring me down. But this song is just a reminder that no matter what we have done, God loves us and we should rejoyce that we have such an awsome loving God who will never leave us nor forsake us. This song is Called Bring The Rain by Mercyme-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m17af0XmPFo&feature=related

Bring The Rain- Mercyme- Coming Up To Breath


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April Youth News

Silver Ring Thing– Friday, April 13th at Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center. This event is about sex, dating, love, and relationships. Meet at MFC at 6 p.m. for a ride. This event is free, but a purity ring costs $20.

Planet Wisdom– Friday and Saturday, April 27th and 28th in the bay area in California. This is a youth ministry conference. Contact Dave Gomez for more information.dave@medfordfriendschurch.org

Yard Sale– If you are planning on participating with the Mexico Mission Team, there will be a yard sale on saturday, april 21st at 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise money. You may also donate clean, usable items. Volunteers are needed for set-up @ 7 a.m. and for clean-up @1:45 p.m. on that day too.

Camp Auction– Don’t forget that camp auction is on wednesday may 16th. If you are going to camp or going to Mexico this year, make sure that you have something ready to be sold so you may get a scholorship!

 


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Song of the Week

But the servant was pierced because we had sinned. He was crushed because we had done what was evil. He was punished to make us whole agian. His wounds have healed us. Isaiah 53:5.  As we all know this week is Easter and I wanted to post a song that always really touches me during this time of year. The song is called Redeemer, Savior , Friend. It is preformed by David Kauffman. This song is about how when Jesus was going on to die, he did it for his children, he did it for you. This song really puts the emphisis on how Jesus was thinking about you in particular when he went to die. I also personally think that people dwell a little too much on Jesus dying around the Easter season. You know what Easter is the celebration of right?… Jesus rising from the grave because he is lord of all and can conqur anything! It is important to relize that Jesus did die for you, but also, we should rejoice that he came back and went to Heaven to prepare a place for us. So I really encourage you to really close your eyes and take time to let this song sink in during this Easter season and any other time too. I just find it really powerfull to listent to around Easter and that is what makes it special to me. So here you go-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r__K8E8y2SU&feature=related


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Home Study April 9th through 14th

Monday – Read John 3:16-18

Why did Jesus come into the world?

How do we receive life through Jesus?

Forgiveness of sin and salvation through Jesus is actually pretty simple, why did God make it that way?

What do you need Jesus to do in you? Ask Him.

 

Tuesday – Read John 6:60-69

Why did some of the people following Jesus turn away from Him here?

Why did Peter say that he and the others were staying with Jesus?

How does that apply to our lives today?

What is Jesus saying to you? How will you respond?

 

Wednesday – Read John 11:17-44

What does Jesus reveal about Himself in this passage?

How does that apply to our lives and relationship with Him today?

How do you need the life giving power of Jesus to work in you?

 

Thursday – Read John 12:47-50

After all that Jesus has done so that we may receive forgiveness and life, if we reject His words, how do we condemn ourselves?

How do the commands of God lead us to life?

What hope does this give you?

Who needs to hear about the hope you have?

 

Friday – Read John 21:15-17

Peter had denied Jesus three times on the night of His arrest and this passage recounts how Jesus reinstated His relationship with Peter.

Who took the initiative in repairing their damaged relationship?

Why did He do this?

Why did Peter’s words of love need to be followed by action?

How does this apply to our lives today?

How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?

 

Saturday – Read Matthew 28:16-20


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